Books for Fueling Your Soul: Interviews With Illinois Authors (IFS #488)
In this double feature, we find Spotlight host David Smith at the 2026 annual Illinois Christian Home Educators’ (ICHE) Conference. Held at...
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20 of 314 episodesThe Better Boy Scouts & Apologetics Made Simple (IFS #487)
In this double feature, we find Spotlight host David Smith at the 2026 annual Illinois Christian Home Educators’ (ICHE) Conference. He...
The Program Preparing Young Adults to Lead with Faith and the Conference You Don’t Want to Miss (IFS #486)
Most parents are unaware that the government education system was intentionally designed to influence and indoctrinate, not educate. Pastor...
From Bible Study to Global Politics: The Crucial Role of Christians in Defending Israel (IFS #485)
In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, David E. Smith sits down with Pastor Jim Scudder Jr. to discuss his new book, The Spiritual Wa...
The Black Robed Regiment: The Pastors Who Won The Revolutionary War (IFS #484)
Most Americans are unaware of the powerful role pastors and ministers played in securing our liberty during the American Revolution. In this...
The Truth About Informed Consent in Transgender Surgeries (IFS #483)
Most mental health care for gender-identity issues is leaving patients uninformed or misled—Camille Kiefel’s eye-opening journey expos...
Is Generation Z Stepping Away From Pride Month? (IFS #482)
In this episode, Spotlight host David Smith discuss how Pride Month has shifted over the past few years with Spotlight’s first Generat...
The Hidden Truth About Loving Your Body: Secular Denigration Vs. Christian Celebration With Nancy Pearcey(IFS #481)
Most culture wars are fought over the body — but what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? Spotlight hosts David Smith and Alyssa So...
How Celebrating Fidelity Challenges the Culture of Divorce and Self-Interest (IFS #480)
Most Americans are drifting away from the very virtues that unify us—faith, family, and fidelity. In this episode of Spotlight, our host Aly...
Illinois is Swamped in Prayer: Interceding for Our State (IFS #479)
Now is the time for us – the body of Christ – to seek forgiveness and God’s wisdom and to chart a clear path forward in order th...
How UnSingling Is Changing the Future of Christian Dating (IFS #478)
In this episode, Rebecca Leland shares her mission of “un-singling” — creating intentional, Christ-centered spaces for Christian...
Why a Black Conservative Woman Is Challenging Illinois’ Political Status Quo (IFS #477)
Most grassroots candidates overlook the power of faith and boldness—Stephanie Trussell refuses to hold back. Running for Illinois State Repr...
Investigation Specialist Analyzes How Illinois is Taking Control Away From Parents (IFS #476)
In this conversation with our Investigation Specialist, Thomas Hampson, we dismantle the legislation pending in the IL General Assembly that...
Empowering Women: The Mission of Pregnancy Centers (IFS #475)
Most women never realize how profoundly ultrasound images can sway their “no” to “yes” — but Elmie Patton reveals the life-changing moments...
The Shocking Truth: What Illinois’ Latest Mental Health Bill Means For Your Children’s Future (IFS #474)
As state legislatures push to expand government control over parenting and education, parents are waking up to a dangerous agenda rooted in...
The Fight For Your Kids’ Mind: HB 4966 (IFS #473)
In Illinois, the fight over legislation like House Bill 4966 — which aims to expand the Department of Children and Family Services and restr...
From Slumber to Revival: The 50-Day Prayer Movement That Could Reshape Illinois (IFS #472)
Pastor Caesar LeFlore and Bishop Arthur Geis reveal how a unified, intentional move of prayer can activate divine power to break darkness an...
“Will My Muslim Neighbor Turn Against Me?” | The Truth About Jihad With Annie Cyrus (IFS #471)
Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus is an Iranian-American investigative author and national security voice focused on the ideological and psychological stra...
The Hidden Crisis of Surrogacy and Child Trafficking | Katy Faust (IFS #470)
Katy Faust is founder of Them Before Us , a foundation with one goal in mind: to protect the right of a child to their mother and father. Sh...
How Alliance Family Services Saves Lives (IFS #469)
“Every baby made in the image of God irritates the devil” This podcast features Elaine Demoulos and Angela from Alliance Family...