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Illinois Family Spotlight

The Illinois Family Spotlight highlights specific cultural or political issues which our listeners need to be aware of. Our discussions are informed by a biblical worldview that helps expose the lies and distortions promulgated within secular culture. We interview policy experts and scholars whose knowledge and insights help listeners form a wiser worldview.

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28:56

A Sociology Professor Breaks Down Why Marriage is...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/08/19

This is part two of our two part series with Dr. Brad Wilcox from Illinois Family Institute’s 2025 worldview conference.Dr. Wilcox serves as director of the National Marriage Project & professor of sociology at the University of Virginia. He’s the author of several books including “Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Form Strong Families, & Save Civilization.” In Part One of this Two Part series, Dr. Wilcox discusses the closing of the American heart.… Continue

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36:26

Marriage, America & The Pursuit of Happiness (IFS #443)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/08/12

Today we’re highlighting remarks from Dr. Brad Wilcox during the Illinois Family Institute’s 2025 Marriage & Family worldview conference, hosted by Belmont Bible Church in Downer’s Grove. Dr. Wilcox serves as director of the National Marriage Project & professor of sociology at the University of Virginia. He’s the author of several books including “Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Form Strong Families, & Save Civilization.” In Part One

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23:03

Homeschooling is Essential to Making Disciples : A...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/07/08

Recorded live from the 2025 Illinois Christian Homeschool Convention (ICHE), Monte Larrick converses with Abraham Hamilton III. Hamilton is a husband, Bible teacher, a national radio host & TV host, a lawyer & homeschool father who was a keynote speaker for ICHE’s 2025 Conference, themed “This We Believe.”Hamilton encourages listeners to prioritize homeschooling, because: “For far too long, people have failed to recognize that mind cultivation is essential to

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21:47

The Support System for Life: Pregnancy Care Centers &...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/06/17

Illinois is the abortion capitol of the Midwest. Women from states that have safegaurds to protect babies are choosing the land of Lincoln for surgical abortions or, increasingly, aboriton drugs. Donna Williams is trying to counter that. As the executive director for PASS network for Life, she leads the pregnancy based care center in Tinley Park to protect and promote life.… Continue Reading

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44:00

Supporting Police As The Body Of Christ (IFS #431)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/05/20

Monte & David welcome Dan Marquardt of We Love Police, a 501c3 that highlights the untold good of our police officers. You will find out how to best support your police department right where you are in your community.… Continue Reading

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44:23

What is Going on In The Illinois School Districts?...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/05/13

This week, Monte is joined by Illinois Family Institute’s David Smith to talk with Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois. They are an uncancelable force putting the spotlight on Illinois school districts to erase DEI initiatives and protect children from mental health screenings, graphic sex education and title IX violations.… Continue Reading

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21:45

Pray for Life | Guest: Catharine Walker (IFS #426)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/04/18

Organizers are gearing up for the Fall 40 days for life prayer campaign after a successful spring effort that included a rally across from the planned parenthood facility in Aurora. Catharine Walker spoke with Steve Carlin at that prayer rally, and has some encouraging words for pro life prayer warriors.… Continue Reading

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23:07

Assisted Suicide Targets People With Disabilities |...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/04/01

A leader in the disability community has said that the End of Life Options Act puts disabled people at greater risk of being coerced into seeking assisted suicide. Riley Spreadbury, with the Disability Resource Center in Joliet, testified against assisted suicide before the State Senate committee, and shares her perspective with Spotlight in this episode.… Continue Reading

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26:48

The Homeschool Act (IFS #422)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/03/18

Illinois home educators are rallying against the “Homeschool Act.” HB 2827 will stifle IL homeschoolers with regulations that, if not fully complied with, will lead to hefty fines, and even jail time. Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) are helping to lead the charge against this legislation. Kirk Smith, executive director of ICHE joins Monte to talk about the consequences of the bill and how YOU can stand against it.… Continue Reading

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21:37

Legal Suicide in Illinois: Are There Repercussions? |...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/03/11

Monte is joined by Bob Gilligan with Catholic Conference of Illinois outside the Chicago hearing of pro-suicide legislation.… Continue Reading

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Legislative Update | Guest: IFI Lobbyist David Curtin...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/02/25

In this edition of Spotoight, we feature IFI’s lobbyist David Curtin giving an update about what happened in Springfield last week.… Continue Reading

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32:51

COVID Was a CON | Dr. Mark Zumhagen (IFS #418)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/02/18

We’re highlighting Dr. Zumhagen’s remarks at IFI’s 2024 COVID Forum, held at Families of Faith in Channahon, IL.Dr. Zumhagen is a family medicine physician, with nearly 4 decades in practice in the medical field. In 2009, he cofounded Fearfully & Wonderfully Made,a wholisitic and nutritionally based center in Orland Park. In this episode, you wil hear this doctor discuss vaccine mandates, the risks of treating healthy people, and the power that the pharmecuetical industries

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32:58

Education is Possible | Guest: LaTasha Fields (IFS #415)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/01/28

Pator Caesar LeFlore hosts Spotlight today to highlight the work and ministry of LaTasha Fields, an 18-year home educator and passionate advocate for parental rights, education, and community empowerment.… Continue Reading

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27:32

Snippets and Soundbites (IFS #412)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/01/21

We’re highlighting remarks from multiple different podcasts and events over the years in this episode, including Dr. Karl Benzio, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, and more!… Continue Reading

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21:33

Missing Migrant Children, Pro-Sex Offender...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2025/01/14

Tom Hampson is an Air Force veteran, where he served as an Intelligence analyst in Western Europe. He also served as an Chief Investigator for the Illinois Legislative Investigating Commission and served on the Chicago Crime Commission as a board member. His work as an investigator prompted him to establish the Truth Alliance Foundation (TAF) and to dedicate the rest of his life to the protection of children. He hopes that the TAF will expand to facilitate the protection of children all over the

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30:43

Good Soil, Good Seed (IFS #404)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2024/12/03

In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick talks with Caesor LeFlore, pastor of Spirit of Liberty Church, founder of Good Soil, Good Seed and Executive Director of Public School Exit.… Continue Reading

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24:19

40 Days to Pray (IFS #395)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2024/10/01

In this episode, Monte Larrick interviews Catherine Walker, who works with 40 Days For Life. To sign up for a prayer shift, click here.… Continue Reading

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Live Up to America’s God Given Freedoms | Guest: Anni...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2024/09/24

“As Christians our freedoms are given to us by God, not man. So why are we so afraid of man taking them away? Where is our faith? It is our duty as Christians to speak the truth and deliver the truth. . .we need to look into the level of faith we have lost in order to gain the popularity of our society.” ~Anni CyrusAnni Cyrus fled from Iran as a teenager, and now as a legal American citizen, she advocates for God given freedoms, is a human rights activist, and speaks against the horrors

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29:17

Praying Outside of an Abortion Clinic is Terrorism? |...

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2024/09/17

In this episode, Monte Larrick converses with David Shestokas about how pro-life activists in Illinois have been targeted by a candidate of the Cook County State’s Attorney position, about the general election coming up, and much more. To purchase David Shestokas’ books, click here and here.… Continue Reading

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32:01

Building The Right Worldview: Ken Ham (IFS #392)

Illinois Family Spotlight ·

2024/09/10

Ken Ham is the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis and it’s two popular attractions: The Ark Encounter and The Creation Museum. He’s an author and the #1 expert on the topic of Biblical creation. Today we feature a lecture he presented at the 2024 ICHE convention where he discussed how to build the right worldview to understand the world correctly, and a phenomenon he calls the “Genesis 3 effect.” … Continue Reading

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