North Carolina Family Policy Council Weekly Podcast

NC Family's Family Policy Matters

Family Policy Matters is a weekly podcast and radio show produced by the North Carolina Family Policy Council. Each week, our host, Traci DeVette Griggs, welcomes leaders from across the state and nation to discuss topics related to faith, family, and life in North Carolina.

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North Carolina Family Policy Council Weekly Podcast

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

What You Need to Know About the Parents' Bill of Rights 27.02.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Senator Amy Galey to discuss the Parents' Bill of Rights and the impact it could have for parents in North Carolina.

We Don't Know What We're Doing: A Doctor's Perspective on the Transgender Movement 20.02.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Stan Goldfarb, Board Chair at Do No Harm, to disucss why the transgender movement has taken off and the dangers it continues to bring.

Is Critical Thinking Still Allowed? 14.02.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Hal Frampton, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to discuss why a North Carolina teacher was fired for teaching a series of optional seminars critiquing critical race theory. ADF has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Dr. David Phillips, the teacher in question, against the North Carolina Department of Public Instruc...

Marriage, Saint Valentine, and the Truth About "True Love" 06.02.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Peter McFadden to discuss how to build and maintain a healthy marriage, covering everything from Saint Valentine all the way to the truth about "true love."

Creating a Family Friendly Workplace 30.01.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Patrick T. Brown to discuss how the workplace can become more family friendly and work with employees as they raise their children. Patrick is a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. 

Three of the Top Issues for the 2023 North Carolina Legislative Session 23.01.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back John Rustin and Jere Royall to discuss some of the prominent issues that will be addressed by the North Carolina legislature this session.

The Right to Life in North Carolina 16.01.2023

Abortion laws across America have changed a lot over the last year. Ever since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade , many states have taken significant steps to restrict abortion and protect life. This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Bill Pincus, the president of the North Carolina Right to Life, to discuss North Carolina's abortion laws and steps that we...

Protecting Our Teens (Even When They Push Us Away) 09.01.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Erica Komisar to discuss ways that we can help adolescents navigate the mental health crisis that is wreaking havoc on our country. Erica is a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and parent guidance expert. 

Rebuilding the American Family 02.01.2023

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back the Director of Federal Affairs for Life and Human Dignity at the Family Research Council, Connor Semelsberger, to discuss the importance of the family unit and how we can take steps to rebuild the American family. 

Caring for Our Young Children 22.12.2022

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Katharine B. Stevens, the CEO and Founder of the Center on Child and Family Policy, to discuss how we can best care for our children in their early years. 

The Reason for the Season 21.12.2022

In this special edition of Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs talks all things Christmas with Dr. Michael Barber, from the origins of our traditions to the biblical justification for making Christmas a long celebration. 

The Beauty of Possibility: Part Two 19.12.2022

This week on Family Policy Matters, hear part two of Ryan Bomberger's keynote address at NC Family's 2022 Winston-Salem Dinner, where shares his story about the beauty of possibility.  

The Beauty of Possibility: Part 1 12.12.2022
The Lasting Dangers of Transgenderism 05.12.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Kallie Fell to discuss her new documentary , The Detransition Diaries: Saving Our Sisters , and the lasting impacts of pursuing gender reassignment procedures.

From Abortionist to Pro-Life Advocate 28.11.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes OB/GYN Dr. John Bruchalski to discuss his story and how he went from performing abortions to being an adamant pro-life advocate.  

Reclaiming Patriotism 21.11.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Steven Smith to discuss what healthy patriotism amidst the battle between nationalism and multiculturalism .

The Results of the 2022 Election 14.11.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes John Rustin and Jere Royall to discuss the outcomes of the 2022 election and the implications it may have for North Carolina going forward.

Coach Kennedy's Stand For Religious Liberty: Part 2 07.11.2022

NC Family's 2022 Dinner in Charlotte, NC on October 13th, 2022 featured Coach Joseph Kennedy, a football coach turned First Amendment champion. Here is part two of his address. 

2022 Charlotte Dinner with Coach Joseph Kennedy Part 1 of 2 31.10.2022

NC Family's 2022 Dinner in Charlotte, NC on October 13th, 2022 featured Coach Joseph Kennedy, a football coach turned First Amendment champion. Here is part one of his address. 

Correcting the Friendship Crisis 21.10.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Christopher Kaczor to discuss the importance of meaningful relationships in our lives during what he terms a "friendship recession."

The Power of a Pro-Family Agenda 11.10.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Patrick T. Brown, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the importance of a pro-family agenda in a post-Dobbs world.

An OB/GYN Corrects Abortion Myths 10.10.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes OB/GYN Dr. Susan Bane to discuss (and correct) some of the many myths surrounding abortion.

The Role of Technology in Our Walk With Christ 03.10.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes back Jason Thacker to discuss how Christians should interact with technology in our increasingly digital age.

Creating a Healthy Culture for Our Kids 26.09.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Leonard Sax to discuss combatting the negative impact of culture on our kids while building a healthy culture in its place.

Pandemic Migrations Bring New Neighbors 20.09.2022

This week on  Family Policy Matters , host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Brad Littlejohn to discuss the migration trends that have been happening across the country over the last few years, resulting in many people moving to North Carolina.

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