How to Win a Race Decided by Just 43 Votes (IFS #494)
Former Illinois state representative Tom Morrison explains why down-ballot elections matter more than you think – and how ordinary con...
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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...
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20 of 320 episodesSex, Drugs, and Illiteracy — What He Saw in Chicago Schools (IFS #493)
Geno Young joins Dave Smith to reveal why he wrote Sex, Drugs and Illiteracy: The Death of Education in America and why he believes the cris...
The Lindsay Clancy Case, Toxic Empathy, and What Christian Women Need to Understand (IFS #492)
In this episode of Illinois Family Spotlight, Jenna Smith, Alyssa Sonnenburg, and guest Stephanie Stapert discuss why so many women rushed t...
Biblical Discipleship Made Practical | Dr. George Barna (IFS #491)
Dr. Barna is a professor and director of research at Arizona Christian University, which has led him to write many books, including Raising...
Cultural Transformation Through Biblical Discipleship (IFS #490)
At our recent Worldview Conference, Dr. George Barna delivered a powerful and sobering message on what it truly means to raise “spiritual ch...
Raising Spiritual Champions: Dr. George Barna (IFS #489)
In this episode of Spotlight, we hear remarks from Dr. George Barna, renowned researcher at Arizona Christian University, from IFI’s 2...
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...
The 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...