The Family Beacon

Over 650 pro-life Minnesotans showed up in solidarity this week to peacefully protest against abortion extremism at our Capitol. Moses and Grace explain how together, we showed that we are United for Life and that we will never stop fighting to protect women, preborn children, and families from the atrocity of abortion. Plus, Grace breaks down an “anti-natalist” organization based in St. Paul and...

We attended a pro-abortion rally at the Capitol this week. What we learned was surprising and even encouraging. The Kidnapping bill, however, continues to move through the Legislature and may be headed to the House floor. Finally, Moses discusses Lent - the season of preparation before Easter. All that and more on the Family Beacon: get the facts, stand for truth.

Thanks to a Biden Administration edict, retail pharmacies can now dispense the abortion pill - and the big chains have announced they will do so in Minnesota. Grace discusses why this poses a danger not just to children in the womb, but also to their mothers. In Virginia, lawmakers discuss an effort to ensure that parents can always help their child when he or she struggles with gender dysphoria....

Moses explains how pro-abortion legislators are trying to defund Pregnancy Resource Centers in Minnesota. Grace shares how the Satanic Temple has opened the world’s first “religious abortion clinic” and why religious freedom never extends to taking the life of an innocent person. Plus, your hosts give advice on how pro-life Christians can tangibly continue to fight the culture war in the aftermath...

Acting Policy Director Becca Delahunt joins host Moses Bratrud to discuss dangerous bills making their way through the Minnesota State Legislature, including HF146, the "Kidnapping Bill," which could take parental custody away in cases when parents do not provide so-called "gender affirming care" to a troubled child.    Become a sustaining supporter to help Minnesota Family Council fight...

Renee Carlson of True North Legal joins Grace to discuss the many reasons why the PRO Act (SF1/HF1) and another bill — the “How To” of  PRO Act — hurts women, girls, and preborn children. These dual threats would codify abortion up to live birth, repeal informed consent, parental notification, waiting periods, physician only laws, criminal penalties for illegal abortions, all accountability f...

The Family Beacon podcast returns for Season 3! New studio, SAME commitment to giving you the facts so that YOU can stand for truth. This week, we discuss FIVE radical bills being considered by the Minnesota legislature right now. First, the PRO Act, which passed the House on January 19 after we filmed this episode. Second, the "How to" bill accompanying the PRO Act, which repeals pro-life statute...

This Christmas season, we rejoice in the birth of our King! Your hosts share their favorite Christmas traditions and explain how as Christians we are called to be the most joyful people this season. Christmas isn’t about giving or receiving the best gifts for their own sake, but it is about rejoicing in Christ and joyfully seeing all gifts in light of the Greatest Gift. Grace and Moses also highli...

This week, Representative​​ Tim Miller of Pro-Life Action Ministries Action (PLAM Action) joins us to share his vision to inform, equip, and engage Minnesotans in the fight for life. Instead of running for reelection, Representative Miller started a new pro-life initiative to change the narrative about abortion and establish abortion-free cities in our state. Listen to learn more about his work an...

Your hosts discuss the Disrespect For Marriage Act, how it will impact religious freedom, and how YOU can take action against this radical legislation. Next, Grace breaks down abortion extremism in the UK–abortion can be carried out until 24 weeks and then until birth if the unborn baby is suspected of having a disability. Finally your hosts explain how Burnville-Savage-Eagan schools have stripped...

This week, 12 Republicans voted to disrespect marriage on a bill that will threaten religious freedom, especially in orphanages, adoption ministries, and foster care. Plus, your hosts discuss Chloe Cole’s testimony–how she was coerced by medical “professionals” as a minor to medically transition and how she is speaking out for children in America to protect them from the irreversible damage that s...

Your hosts discuss the 2022 midterm election results, congratulate MFC’s endorsed candidates who won, and share their vision for Minnesota going forward. Minnesota Family Council has been on the frontlines fighting for families and life for 40 years–we’ve see this before and we know leaders are born in times like these. Ultimately, we are called to be faithful with the time God has given us and we...

Today we’re discussing the crazy-close polling for several races that will determine control of both the state and federal government, as well as urging those who haven’t voted to go to mnfamilyvoter.com to get your pro-life ballot now. Additionally, Grace discusses Anne Hathaway’s comments about abortion on The View, showing how pro-abortion people invert the morality of abortion to make it seem...

Join us for a recap of the recent gubernatorial debate! Also, we’re excited to announce our endorsement of Scott Jensen for Minnesota Governor and Jim Schultz for Attorney General. Plus, Grace shares about her latest Unwoke video about womanhood being under attack and Taylor Swift’s new song that has inspired mothers to share about their miscarriages on social media. Finally, your hosts break down...

This week, Ulta Beauty released a podcast featuring a man dressed as a woman, who told viewers about the “beauty of girlhood.” Grace shares how this is disgraceful to women and why we must protect femininity before women are completely erased from our culture. Plus, Moses gives us a rundown of the coming recession and how this will impact American families. Get the facts, stand for truth!

We’re thrilled to announce our 2022 Minnesota Family Council Voter Guide for this year’s election! Use this as a resource as you prayerfully discern how to use your vote. This week, Moses walks you through how to use the online voter guide and see where YOUR local candidates stand on issues of life, family, and religious freedom. Next, Grace and Moses discuss a Minnesota Representative’s tweet abo...

Grace and Moses lay out their call to action to pro-life candidates this fall: we have truth and compassion on our side, and the ability to clearly communicate on this issue, encouraging voters who are already pro-life, and winning undecided voters to our cause. Your hosts also discuss Grace’s recent pro-life activism, countering pro-abortion protestors at a gala. Finally, learn about the conseque...

In this episode, Grace Evans gives us key action steps to help us turn pro-life beliefs into ACTION! She shares her personal journey from passivity to pro-live advocacy: how she faced the facts, found her passion, and began to use her gifts. Plus, hear Grace’s foolproof ways to win any argument on abortion, and key ways to tangibly join the pro-life revolution! Get the facts, stand for LIFE! &nbsp...

This week, your hosts discuss recent polling showing a tightening race for Minnesota's governor, and what this means for you. Plus, a pro-LGBT group, Gender Justice, has recently released a “public education toolkit” that seeks to manipulate MN schools into supporting transgender ideology. This toolkit claims that the nationwide attempts to protect girls sports from biological males and to remove...

This week, our very own Renee Carlson, General Counsel of True North Legal, emceed a press conference on behalf of MOMS, Mothers Offering Maternal Support. Moms representing a group of 50 Minnesota women stood up for parental rights and the preborn at our state capitol. Tune in to TFB to listen to this press conference! Here’s the bottom line--abortion threatens our daughters’ health and safety, m...

A sitting DFL state legislator has been named the next CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, causing a conflict of interest as House members are prohibited from being paid lobbyists. Your hosts also discuss Senator Klobuchar’s blatant support of codifying same sex marriage, an Irish teacher who was imprisoned for refusing to use “preferred pronouns,” and finally, the life, legacy, and fa...

Post-abortive Minnesotan women have come forth to share about their physical and emotional trauma. We know that abortion always kills an innocent child but here’s the side of the debate you don’t often see–abortion preys upon vulnerable women. Plus, your hosts discuss the new (Dis)respect for Marriage Act that would codify gay marriage into law, jeopardize the tax-exempt status of non-profit organ...

The MN teacher’s licensing standards have been updated with discriminatory rules and regulations in the name of “equity” and “social justice.” The catch? These new standards promote racism and partiality, both of which are antithetical to the gospel and to a thriving society. Your hosts also discuss Attorney General Ellison’s attack on MN Pregnancy Resource Centers. Are PRCs “misleading, misinform...

We hear all the time that Gen Z is struggling, more than previous American generations. There's truth to that, but it can also be demoralizing. Today your hosts talk about their experience at LEAD, Minnesota Family Council's summer camp dedicated to training up leaders who can shape culture, and how that experience gives us hope for the rising generation. There are many smart, driven kids who show...

We discuss the results from Minnesota's primary elections, and a pro-life pharmacist from Minnesota WINS his case, the court ruling in favor of religious freedom! Our Attorney General speaks out in support of indoctrinating children with insidious gender ideology and claims banning it is “harmful.” Plus, your hosts unpack “Comprehensive Sex Education” and why MFC opposes it. All this and more on t...