The SoCon Report Podcast

Marriage and family are among the greatest gifts God has given us. But when we reject His gifts, hurt and harm inevitably follow. If we look around our communities, it's evident we are witnessing nothing short of the decay of America from the inside out: Kids are underperforming in school, violence and drugs flood our streets, and abortion continues while fertility rates are plummeting. For too lo...

School board members are a vital part of our communities. At Family Policy Alliance, we highly value the citizens who serve on our nation’s school boards, offering our School Board Academy to help equip members with pro-family policies. One of our outstanding graduates of this program is David Hogan. He serves in the Texas public school system, where the policies he learned are impacting his schoo...

The Kansas Help Not Harm Act is now law! On Feb. 18, lawmakers defeated the governor’s veto with a 31-9 vote in the Senate and an 84-35 vote in the House to stop gender surgery and other harmful procedures on minors in the state. Brittany Jones, the Director of Policy and Engagement for Kansas Family Voice, joins us again to celebrate and share the story of this latest pro-family victory. Brittany...

Good news! On Wednesday, February 5, President Donald Trump signed the executive order called “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” This landmark order serves as a major victory in our longtime campaign to save girls’ sports, protecting girls and women from men identifying as women to compete against females. This is a time to celebrate and to learn more about what this order means and what happens...

Good news! The Kansas legislature has passed a Help Not Harm bill. The bill will stop gender surgery and other harmful procedures on minors in the state in a strong pro-family victory. Today, we have the honor of speaking with Brittany Jones on the latest about this topic. Brittany is the Director of Policy and Engagement for Kansas Family Voice and the General Counsel for Kansas Family Foundation...

Gen. Patrick Caruana served as chairman of our board of directors beginning in 2013 (when FPA became its own independent organization) until 2024. Before that, he served as chairman of the Focus on the Family board of directors. He served 36 years as a member of the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Lieutenant General. During his Air Force career, Gen. Caruana served in the full range of leadership and...

The biblical view of family has long been under attack in our country, yet it remains the foundation for the success of our nation. How can we better support fathers, mothers, children, and the lives of the unborn? In this episode, we’re joined by South Carolina State Sen. Mike Reichenbach. His life story offers a powerful testimony of the impact of family that drives his service to his state toda...

The inauguration has been the news of our time. President Donald Trump’s unique return to office after a four-year gap offers a time to reflect on some of the many presidential traditions in our nation and their importance. In this episode, FPA CEO and President Craig DeRoche is joined by a presidential historian who will help us understand the history and relevance of the presidential inauguratio...

On January 15, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case called Free Speech Coalition vs. Paxton . This case will determine the fate of 19 state laws protecting children from access to online pornography through mandatory age verification requirements.     In our last three episodes, we have explored the impact of this case on vulnerable children and families, the sex traf...

On January 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case called Free Speech Coalition vs. Paxton. This case will determine the fate of 19 state laws protecting children from access to online pornography through mandatory age verification requirements. Most children are first exposed to pornography when they are somewhere between seven and 13 years old, and by the tim...

On January 15, 2025, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case called Free Speech Coalition vs. Paxton . This case will determine the fate of 19 state laws protecting children from access to online pornography through mandatory age verification requirements. Most children are first exposed to pornography when they are somewhere between seven and 13 years old, and by the ti...

Is pornography related to the sex industry, prostitution, and sex trafficking? The answer is a definitive YES. The connections are many—and concerning—for those seeking to protect families and children from harm and exploitation. In this episode, FPA Director of Public Policy Joseph Kohm talks with Vice President of Impact for Exodus Cry Helen Taylor. Exodus Cry is an international organization co...

This month, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that will decide the fate of laws in 23 states about protecting kids from harmful sex change procedures. Family Policy Alliance staff members were there, listening to the arguments and participating in a rally in front of the court. We wanted to briefly update you on what happened during the arguments from our own Joseph Kohm. He is the...

It’s important to protect pro-family values in every area of our lives and society, including in our finances. This effort is becoming more challenging. Concerning ethical issues are now connected with major corporations tied to our spending and investments. Terms like ESG and DEI have become common, as are connections between companies and issues impacting the pro-life movement. Today I’m joined...

Wouldn’t it be great to see God honored more in our public schools? We often express concerns about policies impacting our children in local school settings but rarely seem to have answers to improve the spiritual lives of children. Today I’m joined by a leader who is changing the environment in many of today’s public schools. Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that...

During his trip to Washington, D.C., following the 2024 presidential election, Family Policy Alliance President and CEO Craig DeRoche sat down with Pray.com founder and CFO Michael Lynn to discuss the importance of prayer in our nation. Michael has facilitated conversations between  Pray.com  and the President of the United States, the President of the United Nations General Assembly, and the Vati...

In our culture, it’s common to hear about a focus on tolerance. Yes, we are to be respectful and caring of others, but our culture has bought into a tolerance lie that claims Christians must be accepting of views opposing our faith to be more inclusive of others. How should we address this concerning situation? Today, we’re joined by an expert in worldview and religions who speaks worldwide on the...

In the postmodern era, the rise of progressive voices "remaking Jesus" is becoming more common. Progressive teachers are gaining popularity and acceptance among self-identified Christians unfamiliar with the historical and biblical narrative of Jesus Christ. In this modernized version of Christianity, progressive Christians are deceptively challenging Protestant churches with their conventional be...

In Stumbling toward Utopia, author Tim Goeglein looks at the philosophies and policies that led to the societal earthquake of the1960s and how those philosophies and policies have led to the cataclysm America faces today. He offers a blueprint for how we can reject those philosophies and policies by returning to the core values upon which America was built: personal responsibility, respect for lif...

We live in difficult days. Our culture's issues are increasingly complex, ranging from technology to the revision of basic ethical issues of gender, sexuality, family, and marriage. Where can we go for help? There is great confusion in our culture about what “love” is, what “truth” is, and about how we should live. Our sister ministry Christians Engaged offers a powerful new course in the Answers...

As Christians, we are called to faithfulness in every area of our lives, including our role as citizens. But how can we live out our faith in an increasingly polarized society? How can we make an impact in our current and future elections? Josh Hershberger, Director of the Church Ambassador Network and General Counsel for Indiana Family Institute, reviews biblical principles and the example of Chr...

The fight to protect children in our nation continues to grow. Children are undergoing life-changing surgeries in an attempt to change their gender. Others are taking medications to help them look more like another gender. What are Christians to do in response? In this podcast, we bring you the story of one courageous woman in the medical profession who has stood up for the rights of children at r...

What we believe about life determines how we live. This makes our worldview one of the most powerful aspects of our daily lives. But many of us take little time to develop our worldview, picking up values from our family, friends, and the culture around us. How can we grow in a BIBLICAL worldview? John Stonestreet, the president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, joins us for this vital...

The Christian life isn’t about doing things the easy way—it’s about living like Christ even during difficult times. God wants you to change the world and walk with the Holy Spirit no matter what call He places on your life. Christians Engaged President Bunni Pounds addresses these topics in her book “Jesus and Politics: One Woman’s Walk with God in a Mudslinging Profession.” With nearly two decade...

Today’s school boards are under attack. There is a clear need for social conservative and Christian voices to rise to the challenges facing our campuses and communities. Where do we begin? One strategic way is to get involved in your local school board. Family Policy Alliance Vice President of Education Amanda Banks joins us to discuss the FPA’s School Board Academy. Amanda has served as a state l...