In Episode 84 of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol, CFC Vice President Greg Burt sits down with Judi Kenney, founder and director of Operation Pray, a fast-growing ministry that stations volunteers on public sidewalks outside high schools to offer prayer, encouragement, and hope to students as they leave campus.

Judi shares the remarkable story of how Operation Pray began with a dream—literally—and how God confirmed that calling through a series of providential moments. What started with three high schools has now expanded to over 35 campuses across California and beyond, with thousands of students prayed for and hundreds making decisions for Christ.

Greg and Judi dive into:

• How Operation Pray works and why public sidewalks open the door for powerful outreach
• The emotional and spiritual needs of Gen Z, including the rise in anxiety and isolation
• Incredible testimonies, like groups of young men finding freedom from addiction and students praying over volunteers in return
• Partnerships with Christian clubs, teachers, youth pastors, and local churches
• The vision to place a prayer team at every public high school in California

Whether you're a parent, pastor, teacher, or someone longing to see revival among the next generation, this episode will encourage and challenge you. Learn how simple, consistent presence—and a sign that says “Need Prayer?”—is sparking transformation in communities.

👉 Get involved or learn more at OperationPray.com

In Episode 83 of Coffee, Culture & the Capitol, Sophia and Greg unpack two major developments shaking California’s education system. First, they break down the huge parental-rights victory in Encinitas, where a school district dropped its appeal after forcing a fifth grader to teach a kindergartener gender ideology using My Shadow Is Pink. The court’s ruling now requires schools to give parents advance notice and opt-outs before introducing gender-identity content — a major win for families who stood firm despite retaliation and bullying.

Sophia and Greg also dive into the fallout after the California Department of Education abruptly pulled its statewide PRISM teacher-training program offline. Whistleblowers exposed that the program still contained directives telling teachers to hide students’ gender identities from parents, contradicting what state officials told a federal judge. With sanctions now looming, the scandal raises serious questions about transparency, trust, and the state’s ongoing push for parental-exclusion policies.

Grab your coffee — this episode exposes the truth behind the headlines and highlights why momentum is finally shifting toward protecting parental rights in California.

In this week’s episode, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt expose how California’s universities are using so-called “harassment prevention” training to force students to affirm radical gender ideology—or risk losing their education. The University of California’s SHAPE program, created under AB 2608, now defines “harassment” so broadly that simply disagreeing with transgender ideology can get students accused of creating a “hostile environment.”

Sophia and Greg break down how this ideological compliance test is being enforced statewide and why it marks the death of academic freedom in California.

Then, they turn to the volleyball court—where the Protect Girls’ Sports crowd packed the gym as male athlete competed against girls in a CIF playoff game. From the cheers in the stands to the shocking hostility from the other side, this episode captures the heart of a growing movement defending women’s sports and biological truth.

Finally, Sophia and Greg explain why Californians must vote NO on Prop 50—to stop the state’s attempt to further cement gender ideology into law.

In Episode 81 of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol, hosts Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt dive deep into two of the most alarming new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom — AB 727 and AB 495 — and how these so-called “compassionate” measures actually endanger children and undermine parental rights across California.

Governor Newsom’s AB 727 mandates that all student ID cards in grades 7–12 and colleges display the contact information for The Trevor Project, an organization whose “TrevorSpace” online chatrooms have been flagged by law enforcement as unsafe for minors. Investigations have shown that TrevorSpace allows adults to pose as teens, lacks age verification, and hosts unmonitored chat rooms filled with explicit or harmful content. Despite warnings from police, school officials, and child safety advocates, the Governor ignored the risks — putting thousands of vulnerable kids just one click away from potential predators.

Sophia and Greg unpack what’s really going on behind the compassionate language and rainbow branding — and why true compassion must be rooted in truth and protection, not ideology. They share the voices of whistleblowers like Brenda Lebsack, Kevin Brown, and Sheriff Chad Bianco, who have exposed how this so-called “safe space” is actually a dangerous hunting ground for those who exploit children’s confusion and pain.

But that’s not all. The discussion turns to AB 495, another deeply concerning bill that allows any adult — without parental consent, verification, or notification — to act as a child’s guardian, enrolling them in school or making medical decisions on their behalf. The bill’s vague “Caregiver Authorization Affidavit” creates an open door for abuse, trafficking, and government overreach — effectively stripping parents of their constitutional rights.

CFC President Jonathan Keller calls AB 495 a “betrayal of families,” while legal experts warn it’s a “child predator’s dream bill.” Together, Sophia and Greg break down how these laws represent a broader cultural and spiritual crisis — one where California’s leaders are replacing parental authority and biblical truth with dangerous ideology and deception.

Tune in to hear the truth the mainstream media won’t tell you — and learn how parents, pastors, and community leaders can stand up to protect the next generation.

Scripture reminder: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10

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CFC’s Greg Burt speaks with Elizabeth Woning, Ken Williams, and Isaac Beck from the CHANGED Movement minutes after leaving the U.S. Supreme Court in Chiles v. Salazar—a pivotal case about counseling freedom and whether states can ban licensed talk therapy that helps minors pursue a biblically faithful view of sexuality and identity.

From the gallery, our guests describe even-handed questioning from the Justices, sharp pushback on viewpoint discrimination, and concern that Colorado’s law steers every struggling teen only toward an LGBTQ outcome. They also unpack weaknesses in the “harm” studies often cited to justify bans—lumping abusive practices with voluntary talk therapy and relying on biased self-reporting—while highlighting the need for genuine research and real options for families of faith.

Highlights:

    •    What today’s arguments revealed about free speech, medical regulation, and viewpoint neutrality

    •    Why minors who want help aligning feelings with faith deserve access to voluntary counseling

    •    The difference between past abusive practices and ordinary talk therapy

    •    How churches can be equipped to walk with people compassionately and truthfully

    •    CHANGED Movement’s free “Navigating LGBTQ” training resource for Christians and pastors (see: ChangedMovement.com)

Pray with us for a ruling that protects speech, conscience, and the right of families to seek help consistent with their faith.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro & who is CHANGED

2:05 Inside the courtroom: first impressions

7:10 Is this speech or medicine?

12:45 The “harm” studies—what’s missing

17:20 What this could mean for CA families & churches

22:00 Free training resource for churches

In this episode of Coffee Culture and the Capitol, Sophia Lorey and Greg Jere tackle the sobering reality of what it means to stand for truth in a broken and hostile world.

They reflect on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, honoring his courage and unwavering faith. Sophia shares her own testimony of facing harassment and persecution for speaking biblical truth, reminding listeners that following Jesus often comes with a cost—but always leads to eternal reward.

The conversation then shifts to current battles at California’s Capitol: AB 495, which now sits on Governor Newsom’s desk, and a groundbreaking lawsuit filed by three Jurupa Valley High School athletes defending fairness and safety in girls’ sports.

This episode is a powerful call for Christians to fear God over man, to live with boldness, and to stand firm in God’s Word no matter the opposition.

👉 Topics covered:

The legacy of Charlie Kirk

Christian persecution today

Sophia’s personal testimony

AB 495 update

Federal lawsuit defending women’s sports and Title IX

In Episode 78, Greg and Sophia shine a spotlight on two powerful stories unfolding in California.

First, Sophia reports from Temecula’s James L. Day Middle School, where girls — joined by supportive classmates and parents — walked out to protest a district policy that forces them to share locker rooms with boys. Students carried signs, wore white bows, and stood together for privacy and dignity, rejecting the idea that they need a “mental health” or “religious” exemption just to have female-only spaces.

Then, the discussion turns to the State Capitol for an urgent update on AB 495, where legislators have doubled down on stripping parents of their rights. Instead of strengthening safeguards, the bill’s author and co-authors amended the proposal to make it even easier for non-parents to make critical decisions for children — cutting families further out of the picture.

These two stories reveal the same troubling theme: government and institutions overstepping their bounds at the expense of parents and children. Greg and Sophia bring clarity, faith, and a call to action for families ready to stand firm.

Learn more at CaliforniaFamily.org

📌 Greg Burt & Sophia Lorey break down the most pressing family issues in California and beyond.

In this episode, we:

Discuss AB 495, a dangerous bill that undermines parental rights, with insights from Jonathan Keller and attorney Matt Sharp of ADF.

Share highlights from Jonathan Keller’s powerful Capitol rally speech against AB 495.

Uncover the dark truth behind California’s surrogacy industry, where children are treated as commodities.

Reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. James Dobson, a faithful champion of biblical family values.

👉 Tune in to hear why parents, pastors, and communities must stay vigilant in defending children, families, and God’s design.

In this episode of Coffee, Culture, and the Capitol, Sophia Lorey and Greg Burt tackle three critical topics shaping California’s future.

They begin by unpacking Snopes’ recent coverage of AB 495, which dismissed concerns about custody and child protection as “false.” Sophia and Greg break down the bill’s text, address the so-called fact-check head-on, and explain why the truth matters—especially when it comes to safeguarding children.

Next, they turn to a practical action step for parents: public school opt-out forms. Highlighting resources from Pacific Justice Institute (https://pacificjustice.org/resources/for-parents/public-school-opt-out-forms/), Informed Parents of California (https://www.ip-ca.org/), Advocates for Faith & Freedom https://faith-freedom.com/parental-opt-out/, and the National Center for Law & Policy (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RGR2YtZiM6wp5yhZJsxdybOaEz_mwm4R/view?usp=drive_link), they explain how moms and dads can legally and effectively opt their kids out of inappropriate curriculum, uphold their family’s values, and protect parental rights in the public school system.

Finally, the conversation shifts to SB 403—Senator Catherine Blakespear’s bill to remove the 2031 “sunset clause” from California’s assisted suicide law, making it permanent. Sophia and Greg reveal how this so-called technical change is actually a strategic move toward expanding state-sanctioned death, eroding safeguards, and endangering the most vulnerable.

From fact-checking the fact-checkers, to equipping parents, to defending the sanctity of life, Sophia and Greg deliver a bold, truth-filled conversation you won’t hear anywhere else. final

In Episode 75 of Coffee, Culture & the Capitol, Greg Burt interviews Nicole Pearson, attorney and founder of FACTS, LAW, TRUTH, JUSTICE, to expose the alarming realities of California’s Assembly Bill 495 — the so-called Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025.

Greg and Nicole walk through step by step how AB 495 will update the California Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit to allow almost anyone to:

• Enroll or unenroll a child from school
• Consent to nearly all forms of medical, dental, and mental health treatment — including at school or in private facilities
• Override a parent’s decision if they claim it “jeopardizes” the child’s health or safety

All without requiring:

• A parent or guardian’s signature or consent
• Background checks, identification verification, or home visits
• Court oversight or Child Protective Services involvement

Nicole details how this bill circumvents existing child safety protocols, strips parents of constitutionally protected rights without due process, and creates opportunities for predators and abusers to gain legal authority over vulnerable children.

If passed, AB 495 could leave parents in the dark while strangers make life-altering decisions for their kids. This is a must-hear conversation for anyone concerned about parental rights, child protection, and the dangers of legislative overreach.