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Constitutional rights on religious freedom earned a court victory for a Syracuse Christian adoption ministry New Hope Family Services last week reached its final legal settlement with New York’s state government, after state officials tried to revoke the organization’s certification because its religious priorities limit adoptions to married couples with one man and one woman. …...

The divergent positions on medical treatments and procedures related to a person’s physical gender expression continue to bring debate and legislative battles. While some conservative-led states have restricted such gender-related procedures for minor children, a bill (SB-107) in the California State Senate wants to make California a place where surgeries, puberty blockers, hormone treatment...

February’s Black History Month gives additional emphasis to ponder the state of racial tensions in America. Yet, the president of a Christian university in New York says a study of American history points to a lot of progress, despite what he calls “the colorful lessons” we all have learned – or need to learn.  These … Read More Read More

Academic freedom and the Christian college experience We explore higher education and how recent cultural movements shape the college experience for today’s students. Pennsylvania and New York have a number of universities founded as Christian outreaches, and those Christian colleges are facing those pressures as are secular schools. To get a snapshot of what is … Read More Read More

A pro-life legal battle is underway — this one at the end of lives. A new state law in New Mexico not only permits physician-assisted suicide, it requires all doctors to share information about physician-assisted suicide. If they do not, doctors opposed to promoting ending lives early can face civil and criminal penalties and risk … Read More Read More

A harsh and divided tone pervades our society. How can Christians, whatever their politics, be charitable and fearless and faithful in the public conversations in these times? Dr. Paul Kengor is senior director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College in Pennsylvania. He discusses freedom of conscience, “cancel culture”, one-sided calls … Read More Read More

The U-S Supreme Court will rule this spring on a religious freedom case, “303 Creative v. Elenis.”  Lorie Smith, a Christian website designer who opposes same-sex marriage as contrary to her faith, sued over a Colorado state law which bars discrimination, which could require her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples. Lorie Smith was … Read More Read More

What happens when’s God’s design is erased? Focus on the Family’s Jeff Johnston speaks about the Biden Administration’s expansion of Title IX.

A federal court says the Biden Administration does not have the authority to force Christian doctors to perform gender transition surgeries.  Attorney Joe Davis with Beckett Law shares a few case details, along with the wider impact of the ruling by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Are nativity displays allowed by your local government? Liberty Counsel CEO Mat Staver shares about this year’s update and what public school teachers may do this season in their classrooms. We also learn about “pro-Christmas” retailers, along with a few that earned a spot on the “naughty” list this year. Christmas Friend or Foe Retailer … Read More Read More

What are pastors reporting about their own beliefs? Dr. George Barna heads up the research at the Cultural Research Center. He unveils recent data about the perspectives of pastors and how they line up with God’s Word. American Worldview Inventory 2022 – Release #7

The legal back and forth continues in New York’s concealed carry restrictions for churches. First Liberty Institute’s Jordan Pratt discusses the unconstitutionality of measures passed by the state, despite a ruling by the Supreme Court.

How can we know what God wants us to value as we head to the polls during the midterm election? Focus on the Family’s Nicole Hunt talks about the privilege and responsibility of voting according to Biblical values.

What are the basic roots of Halloween? Vern Saile, senior pastor of Northgate Free Methodist Church, shares the Celtic roots of the day. He also notes how we can take advantage of the opportunity to connect with community members.

You may recall the name Jack Phillips. It’s the name of the Masterpiece Cake Shop owner who gained national attention for refusing to design a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. Alliance Defending Freedom’s Jonathan Scruggs tells us about the latest court visit over a gender transition cake and the free-speech rights of all Americans.

Should we tear down America’s foundations? That’s the Marxist/Critical Race Theory position. Author and Denver Seminary Philosophy Professor Douglas Groothuis talks about the riots of 2020 and sheds perspective on America’s racial history, along with equity and diversity hiring quotas.

New Hope Family Services in Syracuse is celebrating a big win. Last week, a federal judge ruled that New York cannot deny the agency its First Amendment right to abide by its Christian beliefs when placing children with adoptive parents. We get the update from Alliance Defending Freedom‘s Mark Lippelmann and New Hope’s Executive Director … Read More Read More

Inflation is adding to the financial stress on couples, yet Focus on the Family Counselor George Stahnke shares tips to help marriages thrive when it comes to money and faith.

The Biden Administration is now linking lunch money funding to LGBTQ protections. ADF’s Erica Steinmiller-Perdomo says schools will be required to enforce non-discrimination policies. She unpacks what the USDA initiative means for public and Christian schools.

You know murder is bad, but what does God say about cowardice when it comes to faith? Author and Promise Keepers CEO Ken Harrison unpacks what daring faith looks like. It may be different from what you image.

What’s behind Critical Race Theory? How do these thoughts stack up against the plumb line of truth? Author and Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary Douglas Groothuis tells us about the Frankfurt School and ideas that oppose Biblical teachings.

Dr. Tara Sander Lee, director of life sciences at the Charlotte Lozier Institute addresses more of the common false impressions put forth by abortion supporters. Resource 1 Resource 2

Dr. Tara Sander Lee, director of life sciences at the Charlotte Lozier Institute addresses some of the common false impressions put forth by abortion supporters. Resource 1 Resource 2

Author Dennis Allen says Biblical discipleship has been hijacked. He explains what that means for Christians, including millennials. Allen unpacks what the original version of discipleship looks like.

The U-S Supreme Court wrapped up a momentous session this week with another blockbuster ruling. This one protects the 1st amendment rights of a high school coach who was fired for praying on the 50 yard line after games. Family Life’s Bob Price spoke with John Bursh of Alliance Defending Freedom about the case.