Spotlight

Spotlight episodes:

• 04.23.2024

  A Double Whammy (IFS #374)

  In this edition of Spotlight, we feature remarks given by Tom Brejcha, a renowned legal expert from the Thomas More Society–and after the break, we highlight Self Evident’s Kenna Rose and her presentation given at our recent annual worldview conference.…...

  
• 04.16.2024

  A Legislative Update (IFS #373)

  In this episode, IFI’s Monte Larrick gets lobbyist David Curtain’s perspective on the upcoming legislative sessions.… Continue Reading

  
• 04.02.2024

  When The FBI Comes Banging: A Conversation With Mark Houck (IFS #371)

  In this episode, Monte Larrick interviews Mark Houck, a pro-life activist who had his house raided by the FBI due to his values.… Continue Reading

  
• 03.26.2024

  A Pro-Life Update from Attorney Peter Breen (IFS #370)

  In this episode, Attorney Peter Breen from the Thomas More Society gives pro-life updates at the 2024 Speakout Illinois Conference.… Continue Reading

  
• 03.19.2024

  A Conversation with Scott Lively (IFS #369)

  In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick converses with Scott Lively, author and founder of Biblical Worldview Resource Center.… Continue Reading

  
• 03.12.2024

  Putting A Smile On God’s Face: Encouragement From Englewood (IFS #369)

  In this episode, Monte Larrick learns about the ministry of City Life Center. Located in the heart of Chicago, this church runs a crisis pregnancy center and so much more inside their doors, blessing their community in ways that surely...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Assisted Suicide And Illinois (IFS #368)

  In this edition of Spotlight, we feature a presentation given by Alex Schadenberg of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, given last year at Speakout Illinois’ annual conference. There is still time to register for this year’s conference on March 16th! For...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Marriage & Generation Z (IFS #367)

  In this episode, David Smith & Richard Hartian have a fascinating conversation about how to talk to Generation Z about setting up a healthy and successful life with Scott Phelps, the founder of Abstinence & Marriage. In April 2004, A&M Partnership was...

  
• 02.20.2024

  Christ & The Human Mind (IFS #366)

  Healthy worship . . . is perceiving God accurately, really knowing who God is, and then responding accordingly. ~ Dr. Benzio In this episode, David & Monte talk with Dr. Karl Benzio, a Christian psychiatrist & co-founder of Honey Lake Clinic...

  
• 02.07.2024

  A Conversation With Darren Bailey (IFS #364)

  Darren Bailey is running for Congress! The beloved former State Senator is fighting to let the voice of the people be heard in the halls of the U.S. House, and in this episode of Spotlight, IFA’s David Smith asks him...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Encouragement from Joe Schiedler (IFS #363)

  “The time is out of joint. O cursed plight that ever I was born to set it right!” ~Hamlet Joseph Schiedler has a legacy of 50 years of peaceful, pro-life activism. Schiedler and his wife, Anne, co-founded the Chicago based Pro-Life...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Christians, Politics & A Springfield Update (IFS #362)

  Today’s episode highlights an IFI Forum for pastors & leaders, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church of God in Markham, IL. In the first half, you will hear from IFI’s David Smith on why Christians should be involved in...

  
• 01.16.2024

  Hope In Chicago (IFS #361)

  Pastor Charles Moodie is building a Crisis Pregnancy Care Center right in the heart of Chicago. And today, we feature his story. Moodie is the pastor of Chicago City Life Center church. His congregation is involved in several outreach ministries in...

  
• 01.09.2024

  Springfield Update (IFS #360)

  David Curtain is IFI’s Lobbyist in the Illinois General Assembly, and in this episode of Spotlight, Curtain breaks down what this session in Springfield could look like.… Continue Reading

  
• 01.02.2024

  Sanity As Insurrection (IFS #385)

  Happy New Year! This episode is a fantastic way to ring in 2024 as pastor Douglas Wilson stresses the importance of asking sane questions–ones that strike at the heart of the matter–when we engage in debate with our adversaries because...

  
• 12.26.2023

  The Story of Riley Gaines (IFS #384)

  In this episode, Miss Gaines presents her story to a Will County Republican banquet.… Continue Reading

  
• 12.12.2023

  SB 1909, Planned Parenthood’s Favorite Bill (IFS #383)

  Today’s episode features a two-for-one! In the first half, we have remarks given by former state representative Peter Breen at the Will County Republican Banquet. Breen is the executive vice president & head of litigation for the Chicago based Thomas...

  
• 12.05.2023

  Awake Illinois! (IFS #382)

  Today, we highlight remarks given by Shannon Adcock, founder of the grassroots organization Awake Illinois. The lecture she presented was for the Foundations of Faith and Family Conference, hosted by the Spirit of Liberty Church in Markham, Illinois. Awake Illinois...

  
• 11.28.2023

  Banquet Bonus (IFS #381)

  In this episode, we feature IFI executive director David Smith giving his remarks at the annual Fall banquet earlier this November. After the break, our keynote, Eric Metaxas, answers questions posed by prominent pastors in Illinois.… Continue Reading

  
• 11.21.2023

  Eric Metaxas: Letter to The American Church (Illinois Family Spotlight #380)

  Eric Metaxas sits down with IFI’s Monte Larrick to discuss America, Christ’s return and how we, as Christians, should live.   You can find more about Eric through here.… Continue Reading

  
• 11.14.2023

  The American Spiritual Conflict (Illinois Family Spotlight #379)

  This episode features a message from the Reverend Stephen Broden from the “Rebuilding the Foundations of Faith and Family conference, hosted by The Spirit of Liberty church located in Markham, IL. Rev. Broden is the senior pastor of Fairpark Bible Fellowship,...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Policies that Impact Your Family (Illinois Family Spotlight #378)

  Today we’re featuring remarks made by former State Rep. Jeanne Ives. In addition to her service to the legislature, Ives is a WestPoint Graduate, a U.S. veteran, mother of five, and co-founder of Breakthrough Ideas. Her lecture regards the top...

  
• 10.31.2023

  The Success Sequence (Illinois Family Spotlight #377)

  This episode features a lecture from IFI’s 2023 Pro Life Worldview Conference. Keynoter Scott Phelps is the executive director of Abstinence and Marriage Partnership  and his presentation is on the 3 steps to a successful life which are as follows: complete...

  
• 10.24.2023

  Fighting For Life In Your Community (Illinois Family Spotlight #376)

  16 years ago, Planned Parenthood opened a giant abortion facility in Aurora, IL. Life activists marked that anniversary this year with a prayer vigil outside of the building. One of the vigil speakers is pastor Randy Schoof, who leads the...

  
• 10.17.2023

  40 Days For Life 2023 (Illinois Family Spotlight #375)

  In this episode, Monte Larrick converses with Phil Price and Catharine Walker outside of the Aurora Planned Parenthood, where upwards of 400 surgical abortions are done every month. They discuss the huge impact 40 Days For Life campaigns have on...

  
• 10.10.2023

  The Foundation of Science (Illinois Family Spotlight #374)

  In this episode, David and Monte wrap up their conversation with Dr. Mark Zumhagen.… Continue Reading

  
• 10.03.2023

  COVID Coming Back? (Illinois Family Spotlight #373)

  In this episode, Monte Larrick and David Smith convers with Dr. Mark Zumhagen of Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Practice.… Continue Reading

  
• 09.26.2023

  Equipped With The Pro Life Message (Illinois Family Spotlight #372)

  In this episode, David Smith and Monte Larrick converse with Evelyn Stenzel, who travels Illinois to equip Christians with the pro-life message.… Continue Reading

  
• 09.19.2023

  Pro-Life Christianity: Engaging Your Church & Community (Illinois Family Spotlight #371)

  Today’s episode is Scott Klusendorf’s second part of his lectures given at IFI’s 2023 worldview conference. Klusendorf is the founder of The Life Training Institute.… Continue Reading

  
• 09.12.2023

  The Case for Life on Hostile Turf (Illinois Family Spotlight #370)

  We’re highlighting remarks made by Scott Klusendorf at IFI’s 2023 annual Worldview Conference. Klusendorf is the founder and president of Life Training Institute, which equips pro life advocates to effectively defend their views in the public square. His topic for...

  
• 09.05.2023

  Pastor Stephen Lee (Illinois Family Spotlight #369)

  If we fear God, we fear nothing else. If we don’t fear God, we fear everything, and everyone else. ~Pastor Stephen Lee Pastor Lee is being charged with disrupting the 2020 Presidential election. People donate directly to the fund by going...

  
• 08.29.2023

  Taking a Stand: Riley Gaines (Illinois Family Spotlight #368)

  In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick converses with Riley Gaines. Gaines’ life was turned upside down when the NCAA allowed a biological male to compete on her team and utilize the women’s locker room. She was a member of...

  
• 08.22.2023

  Religious Liberty In America (Illinois Family Spotlight #367)

  In the first half of this episode, we are highlighting remarks made by Arielle Del Turco during a special forum IFI hosted on religious liberty. Del Turco is the director of religious liberty at the Family Research Council and the...

  
• 08.15.2023

  The Status of Religious Liberty (Illinois Family Spotlight #366)

  This episode highlights remarks made by the honorable Sam Brownback during an IFI Forum on religious liberty, which was held at Jubilee Bible church in Medinah IL. Brownback served as governor of Kansas and represented the people of Kansas in the...

  
• 08.08.2023

  Cancel Culture and Keeping Christ First (Illinois Family Spotlight #365)

  Thanks for making Illinois Family Spotlight part of your day! During this edition, we’re highlighting remarks made by Kevin Sorbo at Illinois Family Institute’s 2022 Faith, Family & Freedom banquet. Sorbo is best known as an actor, but he is...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Education Freedom (Illinois Family Spotlight #364)

  This episode highlights remarks made by Sam Sorbo during the 2022 IFI banquet. In addition to acting, Sorbo is an author, filmmaker, radio host and a strong advocate for education freedom. Her book “They’re Your Kids: An Inspirational Journey from...

  
• 07.25.2023

  Project 21 (Illinois Family Spotlight #363)

  Horace Cooper is a senior fellow with the National Center for Public Policy Research, chairman of the Project 21 National Advisory Board and a legal commentator. Cooper averages over 400 talk radio appearances per year, representing the National Center and Project...

  
• 07.18.2023

  A Conversation with Peter Breen (Illinois Family Spotlight #362)

  Former State Rep. Peter Breen joins Monte Larrick in this segment of Illinois Family Spotlight. He is the Executive Vice President of the Thomas More Society. The Thomas More Society is dedicated to restoring law for life, liberty, religious freedom,...

  
• 07.13.2023

  Post Roe America (Illinois Family Spotlight #361)

  In this edition of Spotlight, Monte Larrick discusses Illinois and the abortion debate with Eric Schiedler.… Continue Reading

  
• 07.06.2023

  Celebrating American Independence (Illinois Family Spotlight #360)

  This Spotlight features attorney David Shestokas, former candidate for Attorney General and author of several books, including Creating the Declaration of Independence and Constitutional Soundbites. Monte Larrick and David Shestokas address why it is so important to acknowledge our country’s freedom and...

  
• 06.27.2023

  The Consequences of Sexual Immorality (Illinois Family Spotlight #359)

  During this edition, we’re highlighting remarks from IFI’s 2023 annual Worldview Conference, which was hosted at Village Church of Barrington. This lecture was presented by Dr. Jonathan Diggs, who has practiced medicine for over 35 years, and in the following...

  
• 06.14.2023

  Transgender Activists In White Coats (Illinois Family Spotlight #358)

  In this episode of Spotlight, we are featuring remarks from Dr. Michelle Cretella given at IFI’s 2019 Worldview Conference. Dr. Cretella discusses the differences between true, biological science, which supports pro-life and pro-family propositions, and the anti-science cult of gender ideology,...

  
• 06.06.2023

  The Worldview of Our Age: A Conversation with Voddie Bacham (Illinois Family Spotlight #357)

  In this episode, Voddie Baucham discusses the importance of acknowledging that the devil is indeed prowling about like a roaring lion, seeking whom it may devour. Monte Larrick caught 20 minutes with evangelist Dr. Voddie Baucham back in March at...

  
• 05.30.2023

  Overflowing With Hope: A Conversation With Kirk Smith (Illinois Family Spotlight #356)

  In this edition of Illinois Family Spotlight, Monte Larrick interviews Kirk Smith, executive director of the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE). Over the weekend of May 20th, ICHE hosted their annual homeschool conference at Olivet Nazarene University where families were...

  
• 05.19.2023

  The Crisis of Crisis Pregnancy Centers (Illinois Family Spotlight #355)

  In this episode, Monte Larrick converses with Peter Breen, head of the Thomas More Society’s Legal Team in service of its Life, Family, and Religious Liberty missions. Breen is actively following the threat Illinois pregnancy care centers are facing, and...

  
• 05.02.2023

  A Conversation with Allen West (Illinois Family Spotlight #354)

  In this episode, we’re talking with Lt. Col. Allen West at the 2023 Black Conservative Summit.… Continue Reading

  
• 04.26.2023

  A Conversation with Larry Elder (Illinois Family Spotlight #353)

  In this episode, Monte Larrick converses with Presidential Candidate Larry Elder at the 2023 Black Conservative Summit.… Continue Reading

  
• 04.20.2023

  Building the Kingdom in Chicago (Illinois Family Spotlight #352)

  Pastor Leflore and David Smith sit down with one of Chicago’s finest pastors in this episode. Pastor Charles Moodie is head of Chicago City Life Center, right in the middle of the Englewood neighborhood. His church is building a crisis...

  
• 04.11.2023

  Protecting Pregnancy Centers (Illinois Family Spotlight #351)

  In this episode, we feature remarks from attorney Ann O’Connor with the National Institute for Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA). O’Connor recently presented this lecture at Speakout Illinois’ 2023 pro-life conference, and called attention to legislation that is targeting crisis...

  
• 04.04.2023

  Creation Science & The Christian II (Illinois Family Spotlight #350)

  This is the second segment in David Smith’s conversation with Eric Hovind and Helmut Welke. This conversation spans faux fossils, training your children to ask the right questions, and why a young earth perspective is crucial to a Biblical worldview. When...