NC Family's Family Policy Matters
545 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 12 ratingsFamily Policy Matters is a weekly podcast and radio show produced by the North Carolina Family Policy Council. Each week, our host, Traci DeVette Griggs, welcomes leaders from across the state and nation to discuss topics related to faith, family, and life in North Carolina.
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An Impartial, Nonpartisan Look At North Carolina Candidates
October 01, 2018 20:55 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis weekon Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jere Royall and Jake Sipe, members of the NC Family staff. They discuss the importance of this year’s election, the NC Family voter guide, and what listeners can do to help.
A Simple Yet Powerful Way To Celebrate Religious Freedom
September 17, 2018 19:25 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters,NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Candi Cushman, Director of Education Issues at Focus on the Family. They discuss Focus on the Family’s “Bring You Bible To School Day,” a nationwide religious freedom initiative for students of all ages.
Surrounding Family In Crisis With Caring Compassionate Community
September 10, 2018 16:43 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters,NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Kimberly Curlin, the Director of the Wake County Chapter of Safe Families. They discuss the mission of Safe Families, which is to bring together families in need with churches and host families who
The Next Chapter In North Carolina's Fight Against The Opioid Crisis
September 04, 2018 15:36 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters,NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks withDr. Greg Murphy,a State Representative, physician, and surgeon from Greenville, N.C., about the opioid epidemic and what the North Carolina General Assembly is doing to combat it.
Addressing The Growing Risk Of Teen Depression
August 27, 2018 14:45 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Dr. Jane Anderson, a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco. They discuss the increasing number of adolescents diagnosed with depression, and how parents can help.
How Parents Can Help Young People Avoid ‘Faith Drift’
August 23, 2018 16:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBNC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Brad Griffin, Associate Director of the Fuller Youth Institute, which focuses on providing research, resources, and support to churches who want their youth ministry programs to help young people develop a fruitful, and long-lasting faith.
Exploring School Choice Options In North Carolina
August 14, 2018 19:06 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Brian Jodice, Executive Vice President for Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC). PEFNC is a statewide organization that seeks and supports greater educational opportunities for parents and students. They discuss school choice opportunities in North Carolina.
Giving Children A Voice In Family Structure Debate
August 07, 2018 14:57 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Katy Faust, founder and director of Them Before Us, an organization devoted to giving children a voice in the debate over family structure. They discuss the problems with the current conversations about parenting and family formation.
Being A Grandparent: Just Like Being A Parent Only Different
July 30, 2018 19:21 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Dr. Ray Guarendi, a clinical psychologist for over 40 years and author of more than a dozen books on parenting, marriage, adoption, and now grandparenting. They discuss his new book, Being a Grandparent: Just Like Being a Parent…Only Different!
The Dating Deficit And The Decline of Courtship Culture
July 20, 2018 15:27 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speak with Catherine Fowler Sample, writer and producer of the award-winning film “The Dating Project.” The film is a new documentary that follows five modern-day singles, age 20 to 40, in their quest to find authentic love and meaningful relationships. They discuss how the dating scene has changed in America over the last one or two generations.
Serving Christ Through Compassionate And Accessible Healthcare
July 16, 2018 18:28 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham interviews Susanne Berger. Berger is the Board Chair of Neighbor Health Center, a new faith-based health center that seeks to serve Christ by providing primary care to patients of all ages regardless of whether they have health insurance. They discuss her personal story of faith and vocation, as well as the mission and story of Neighbor Health Center.
Declining Fertility Rate A Threat To Americans
July 13, 2018 16:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBDr. Pat Fagan, Founder and Director of the Marriage and Religion Research Institute (MARRI), discusses the dramatic shift in western nations away from intact married religious families with children; why that shift matters, and what can be done to reverse this troubling trend.
Seeking Authentic Lifelong Friendship In An Increasingly Impersonal World
July 09, 2018 18:45 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week, NC Family President interviewed Father Sean Raftis, a parish priest in Montana who has become well-known in recent years as one of the Gonzaga Prep “Tag Brothers” whose story has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, ESPN, CBS and is now the inspiration for the summer blockbuster movie “Tag.” They discuss his intriguing story and the importance of deep lasting friendship.
Religious Liberty Has Its Roots In The Bible
July 02, 2018 15:45 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThis week we will be re-airing a wonderful interview from May 2017 between NC Family President John L. Rustin, and Andrew Walker, Director of Policy Studies at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Convention. They discuss a small group study on religious liberty produced by the ERLC.
Grassroots Efforts On Sex Education Have Statewide Impact
June 25, 2018 15:34 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John Rustin interviews Janet Oehl, an activist with Onslow Protect Our Students. They discuss the fight against comprehensive sex education that was being pushed in her local school system, and how the success of a small grassroots movement has developed into a statewide organization dedicated to a similar mission.
The Opioid Epidemic's Toll On The Foster Care System
June 18, 2018 20:13 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters Traci Griggs, Director of Communications at NC Family, interviews Jo Teague, substance abuse counselor for Wake County Human Services-Child Protective Services and founder of Alcohol and Drug Assessment Services in Raleigh, North Carolina. They discuss the impact of the opioid crisis on the foster care system in North Carolina, and how concerned citizens can help.
Walking With Mothers In Tangible Ways On A College Campus
June 11, 2018 19:15 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham interviews Debbie Capen, Executive Director of MiraVia, a pregnancy care center on the campus of Belmont Abbey College. They discuss her personal story and the mission of MiraVia.
Exploring The Intricacies Of School Safety
June 04, 2018 18:16 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Lindsey Burke, Director of the Center for Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation. They discuss school safety and where the research suggests efforts should be made to best keep children, teachers, and staff safe.
Running Into The Brokenness Of Culture With Hope, Restoration, And Redemption
May 29, 2018 14:32 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters we will be airing an inspiring speech by John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. The message was delivered at NC Family’s Major Speaker Series in Greenville, N.C., on April 26.
Integrating Faith And Medical Care
May 21, 2018 13:37 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director, Thomas Graham, spoke with Dr. Patrick O’Connell, founder of Sentinel Primary Care. They discuss Dr. O’Connell’s personal journey of faith and vocation, as well as, how he integrates his religious beliefs into his work as a primary care physician.
Putting Children's Interest First In American Family Law
May 14, 2018 20:56 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin talks with Helen Alvare, a family law professor at George Mason University’s Scalia Law School. They discuss her new book, Putting Children’s Interests First in American Family Law: With Power Comes Responsibility.
Passing On A Legacy Of Good Values To The Next Generation
May 07, 2018 18:11 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis is Part 2 of a 2-part discussion between NC Family President John L. Rustin and Dr. Thomas Lickona, a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland. They discuss his new book, “How to Raise Kind Kids and Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain.”
Creating A Positive Family Environment That Fosters Kindness And Respect
April 30, 2018 18:33 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Dr. Thomas Lickona, a developmental psychologist and professor of education at the State University of New York at Cortland. In part one of a two part discussion, they talk his new book, “How to Raise Kind Kids and Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain.”
Equipping Christians to Think, Pray and Vote
April 23, 2018 19:26 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jason Yates, CEO of My Faith Votes, a non-partisan movement of the church in America that seeks to motivate and equip Christians to vote. They discuss how Christians can make a positive difference in their communities, state and nation through participating in the democratic process.
An Invitation To Engage With The History, Impact, and Narrative Of The Bible
April 16, 2018 17:54 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week NC Family’s Pastor Outreach Director, Thomas Graham, talks with Jeremy Burton, Director of Communications at the Museum of the Bible. They discuss the background story, mission, and amenities of the new Museum of the Bible located in Washington D.C.
Proclamation And Persuasion: Learning To Communicate In Polarized Times
April 06, 2018 18:40 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBThis week NC Family Director of Communications, Traci Griggs, speaks with Dr. Tom Barrett and Tim Downs, the hosts of the weekly podcast “The Communications Guys.” They discuss how to effectively communicate on tough issues during our polarized age.
Turning Back The Tide Of The Opioid Epidemic
April 02, 2018 18:14 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week NC Family President John Rustin speaks with Dr. Omar Manejwala, Chief Medical Officer of Catasys and a one of the nation’s leading experts of addiction. They discuss the opioid epidemic, some practical steps we can take to combat it, and the role faith can play for someone in recovery.
Valuable Insights On Today's Hot Button Cultural Topics
March 26, 2018 18:20 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week NC Family President John Rustin speaks with Nancy Pearcey, a renowned Christian apologist and professor in residence at Houston Baptist University. They discuss her valuable insights into some of today’s biggest hot button cultural topics.
Bearing Each Other's Burdens: Addressing Racism As Christians
March 19, 2018 19:28 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week NC Family President speaks with Dr. Russell Moore, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, the public policy arm of the Sothern Baptist Convention. They discuss racism, and the responsibility of Christians to address it.
A Local Victory For Religious Liberty
March 09, 2018 16:51 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week NC Family President speaks with Stephanie Barclay, Counsel at The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a non-profit, public-interest legal and educational institute with a mission to protect the free expression of all faiths. They discuss a recent legal victory for religious liberty that happened in North Carolina.
Reintroducing the Beauty of Marriage to Millennials
March 05, 2018 19:55 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBNC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jennifer Murff, President of Millennials for Marriage, about her organization’s work to shift culture, change perceptions and reintroduce the beauty of dating and marriage to the millennial generation.
A Closer Look At The Real Costs Of The Lottery
February 23, 2018 19:53 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Les Bernal, the National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling. They discuss the real costs and benefits of state lotteries and other forms of legalize gambling.
North Carolina A National Leader In School Choice
February 19, 2018 19:36 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Darrell Allison, president of Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC), a statewide organization that seeks and supports greater educational opportunities for parents and students through school choice. They discuss the recent expansion of school choice in North Carolina.
Keeping The Government Out of America's Pulpits
February 12, 2018 17:09 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Erik Stanley, senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries for the Alliance Defending Freedom. They discuss the Johnson Amendment and how it affects the work of both individuals and groups who are spurred to action and outreach because of their faith.
A Reason For Hope And Concern in Religious Liberty
February 05, 2018 18:54 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with David Christensen, Vice President for Government Affairs with the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. They discuss some of the positive religious liberty developments occurring at the Federal level.
Making Sense of the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017"
January 29, 2018 19:56 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Andrew Guernsey, a Legislative Assistant for Government Affairs with the Family Research Council in Washington D.C. They discuss the real effects for families of the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.”
An Unconventional Story of Hope
January 22, 2018 19:34 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Ryan Bomberger, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at the Radiance Foundation, an educational and life-affirming nonprofit organization. They discuss the issues of abortion, adoption, race, fatherlessness, and his new book “Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong.”
Walking With Families Through The Toughest Times A Parent Can Face
January 12, 2018 20:52 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham speaks with Tracy Winsor, co-founder of Be Not Afraid, a ministry provides tangible and loving support to parents whose unborn children receive difficult diagnoses and who still commit to carrying their children to term. They discuss the inspiration for the ministry and practical advice for parents who receives an unexpected prenatal diagnosis for their child.
Healthy Actions and Expectations Before Saying "I Do"
January 08, 2018 20:25 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse, the founder of the Ruth Institute, a global non-profit focused on keeping families together and helping the millions of people who have been harmed by family breakdown. They discuss how healthy actions and expectations are beneficial for ensuring a successful, lifelong marriage before saying “I do.”
The Best Part of Being American
December 21, 2017 19:57 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, the North Carolina Family Policy Council staff has a roundtable discussion where they each share their favorite part about being an American.
Proclaiming the Joy of Being Made in the Image and Likeness of God
December 19, 2017 16:08 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham speaks with Damon Owens, founder and Executive Director of joytob, a teaching ministry. They discuss the interwoven nature of a theology of family, theology of love, and theology of the body.
A Disturbing Proposal Concerning Parental Rights
December 11, 2017 17:18 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Peter Sprigg, Senior Fellow for Policy Studies at Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. They discuss a disturbing proposed regulation in Delaware that would allow students to self-identify not only their gender (male, female or other), but also their race, and to do so potentially without any involvement from their parents.
Putting Pro-Life Belief Into Action Through Adoption
December 04, 2017 20:44 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Rob Schwarzwalder, Senior Lecturer at Regent University and former Senior Vice-President at the Family Research Council in Washington, D.C. They discuss how adoption intersects with a pro-life ethic.
Navigating the Legalities of Religious Expression during the Christmas Season
November 27, 2017 19:11 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Tom Brejcha, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More society. They discuss the conflicting and confusing information about the legalities of religious expression during the holiday season.
The Origins and Importance of Thanksgiving
November 20, 2017 17:34 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Dr. Bradley Birzer, a Professor of History and the Russell Amos Kirk Chair in American Studies at Hillsdale College, co-founder of The Imaginative Conservative, and Fellow of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. They discuss the origins and importance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Cultivating Christian Life and Thought
November 09, 2017 22:24 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham speaks with Madison Perry, Executive Director of the NC Study Center. They discuss how the North Carolina Study Center came into existence, and how it serves the students of UNC.
The Best of Times and the Worst of Times for American Journalism
November 03, 2017 15:47 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Director of Communications Traci Griggs speaks with John Miller, director of the journalism program at Hillsdale College. They discuss the transformation of the news media and why the absence of vibrant news reporting can be a threat to our American way of life.
Embracing the Better Angels of our Nature
October 26, 2017 20:46 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with David Lapp who is the lead organizer for a group entitled “Better Angels.” They discuss his efforts to reunite America by helping Americans to move past hostility and insults and find common ground across the political spectrum in order to achieve that foundational goal of our American Constitution, which is to form “a more perfect union.”
A More Accurate Way of Talking about Sexual Abstinence
October 23, 2017 18:14 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBOur guest is Mary Anne Mosack, Executive Director of Ascend, an advocacy organization that works in the realm of Sexual Risk Avoidance education. She discusses how to help teens make wise and healthy decisions about activities and relationships, especially when it comes to human sexuality.
Serving at the Intersection of Ministry and Business
October 16, 2017 17:56 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family Pastor Outreach Director Thomas Graham speaks with Jim Dotson, Executive Director of Mission Increase Raleigh. They discuss Jim’s personal story in corporate America and his work now helping organizations be effective stewards of the gifts and talents God has given them to maximize the Kingdom impact of their ministry.