NC Family's Family Policy Matters

This 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."  

This 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."  

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.  

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

NC 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

This 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.

  This 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."

This 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."

This 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...

This 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 sayi...

This 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.

This 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.  

This 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...

This 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.

This 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.  

This 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.

This 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.