Spotlight

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

Attend the Chicago Home Educator’s Summit! In this episode, Caesor LeFlore (aka Bishop of Truth) talks to Latasha Fields of the Christian Home Educators Support System about their exciting event happening on March 29th.… Continue Reading

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

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 va...

In this edition of Spotlight, we hear highlights from interviews with pro life heros regarding Illinois and pro suicide legislation. Nancy Valko served for more than fifty years as a registered nurse, and is the spokeswoman for the National Association of Pro Life Nurses. Scott Klusendorf travels throughout the United States and Canada training pro-life advocates to persuasively defend their views...

During the Illinois Family Institute 2015 Faith Family & Freedom Banquet, Pastor Doug Wilson challenged Christians to join the fight for sanity, common sense and morality–specifically here in Illinois. His remarks are timeless and encouraging for believers today. Pastor Wilson preaches at Christ Church in Moscow, ID, and is senior fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a...

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

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

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...

In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick discuss how IL Gov JB Pritzker is “Trump Proofing” Illinois by doubling down on gender affirming care in the state.… Continue Reading

Today’s Spotlight is featuring remarks given by Dr. Stephen Smart (yes that’s really his last name) at an IFI forum in 2024. The subject? Legalized doctor-assisted suicide. Dr. Stephen Smart is a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Illinois college of medicine, and is in private practice at the Springfield clinic in Peoria. Pastor Mark Moore and his church, Be...

40 Days for Life activist Catherine Walker spoke outside of Illinois’ Flossmoor Planned Parenthood. Ms. Walker is a post abortive pro life warrior, dedicated to helping women by being a sidewalk counselor and in this edition of spotlight, shares how she sees a positive impact in her community as a result.… Continue Reading

We are featuring keynote remarks given by Frank Pavone during Southside Pregnancy Center’s 2024 banquet. Rev. Pavone serves as the national director of Priests For Life and president of the National Pro-Life Religious Counsel and pastoral director of Rachel’s Vineyard .    … Continue Reading

Today we’re placing the spotlight on Dr. Benjamin German  and his professional take on Illinois’ efforts to legalize doctor-assisted suicide. Dr. German is a primary caregiver in the Lawndale Christian Health Center on Chicago’s West side, and also an Illinois Representative in the Academy of Medical Ethics, the biomedical arm of the  Christian Medical & Dental Associations . During a special...

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

In this edition of Spotlight, Monte is joined be Reverend Elmer Harris, pastor emeritus of Second Baptist Church in Joliet , serves as a chaplain for the Bolingbrook police department, and ministers to hundreds of people in his community through the Blessing Table , a food pantry to aid people in need.… Continue Reading

In this edition, keynote remarks from Pam Stenzel during Illiana Right To Life ‘s 2024 Fall Banquet. Stenzel has been a pro life advocate since the early 1980’s and currently runs 4  pregnancy resource centers in Florida. She is also the author of the book “ Sex Has a Price Tag ” and co author of the book “ Nobody Told Me: What You Need to Know About the Physical and...

Monte and Dave Smith discuss what happened last Tuesday, Trump’s positive policy changes on protecting children and families, how Priztker promised to make Illinois “Trump-proof” and how Christians residing in this blue state can stay encouraged.… Continue Reading

The week of September 22nd was announced as banned book week as proclaimed by the American Library Association. Thomas Hampson wrote an article for IFI about it. The concerns that parents have about inappropriate books being placed in the children’s section of the library is not void. To read more from Thomas Hampson, click here .… Continue Reading

Jim Marter is a Republican candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 14th Congressional District,and he believes our future is bright if we rein in big government, return to American freedoms and principles and send wise and knowledgeable, servant-leaders to Washington. In this special edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick talks with James Marter about what his goals are when he gets in office   M ar...

Monte Larrick and David Smith, executive director of the Illinois Family Institute, discuss why there are no rusty swords on the battle field of the public square, and how it is our duties as Christians to vote.… Continue Reading

Today we’re featuring Allie Beth Sutckey’s keynote address at IFI’s 2024 faith, family and freedom banquet. Stuckey is a Christian, wife, mother, and hit podcast host of the show “Relatable.” In this keynote, she breaks down her catchphrase for us: politics matter because policies matter because people matter. Watch IFI’s interview with Allie Beth Stuckey here ....

Dr. Lutzer is the pastor emeritus of the Moody Church in Chicago, you can hear his lectures and teachings on Moody Radio. He is the author of nigh on countless highly acclaimed books, including The Church in Babylon, When a Nation Forgets God, and most recently, The Eclipse of God. In this episode, Monte Larrick asks Lutzer about his new book and what’s happening to Illinois.… Continue...

In this episode, Monte Larrick discusses with Thomas Hampson where the children who come to America’s borders are now, the illegal alien predicament in our country, and more. Hamosn is the founder of the Freedom Alliance Foundation , and is a journalist for the Illinois Family Institute . To read his documentation about the missing children,  click here .… Continue Reading

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