"I'm Glad You Said That" - Jim Minnery Talks Faith & Politics

Joyce Moropolous has an infectious smile and incredible heart for those who are facing unplanned pregnancies.

It's why she started volunteering for HeartReach Center in the MatSu Valley, a pregnancy care center offering FREE and confidential services to men, women, and families in need of pregnancy testing, pregnancy options information, limited obstetric ultrasounds, emotional support, material items, and prenatal/childbirth/parenting support classes.

You know, one of the "fake clinics" as abortion activists like to call them because they don't happen to provide or recommend the termination of babies as part of their services.

Most importantly, as their website describes, "While the support we provide meets tangible needs, the impact of our services in the form of prevention, intervention, and sharing the gospel is exponential. Our focus is both short-term and long-term, generational and eternal."

The HeartReach Center also has Alaska's ONLY Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) they just purchased to greatly expand their services to remote areas in the MatSu Valley for clients who live in areas where access is a real challenge.

I was able to visit with Joyce at the Alaska State Fair in Palmer and spend some time with her in the brand new, beautiful MMU.  What a blessing to have that in the state's fastest growing community.

If you are interested in having the Mobile Medical Unit come to your business or church or other place with good visibility, click HERE to fill out their form. 

Joyce is my guest today on "I'm Glad You Said That" and I invite you to join in.

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Darathea Lathan knows what women need when they're facing an unexpected pregnancy. They need love.

They need space to breathe and room to relax and sort out the complicated and anxious emotions and thoughts running through their hearts and minds.

And she knows that God has given her a passion for that in Anchorage, Alaska where she calls home.

Healing Under Gods Miracle Expectancy (HUG ME) is a ministry dream Darathea has to reach women with compassion, grace and service by providing a physical space for them to get beyond the coercion and cultural pressure they often face to end the life of their pre-born child and make it just go away.

She knows that is a short term fix that causes real long term pain and regret.

Darathea is my guest on the podcast/broadcast and I'd be grateful if you could join in.  Now, as much as ever, women with unexpected pregnancies need a place to reflect and lean into the reality that the Body of Christ is there for them...and their child.

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Jim Crawford is a third-generation Alaskan whose been in the banking business and political arena for over forty years.

Appointed by former Alaska Governor Jay Hammond, Crawford served on the Investment Advisory Committee, charged with putting structure, systems, accountability and safety into the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation.

He currently serves as President of Capital Alaska, LLC.

Crawford has strong opinions about the sanctity of life, judicial reform and the Constitutional Convention question Alaskans will be voting on in November.  

I am delighted to have him on the show today to discuss each of those issues and hope you can tune in.

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Nick Begich III, or NB3 as many nowadays are referring to him, is certainly in his element when speaking individually to someone or on a bigger stage.

He most definitely inherited that casual, folksy, even keeled tempo from the Begich family tree. His Uncle Mark is legendary for it.

But NB3 fell far from the family tree when it comes to his political leanings. Growing up in Florida with his maternal grandparents in a Christian environment shaped Nick in a way that has propelled him to a neck and neck race with the one and only Sarah Palin for Alaska's sole Congressional seat.

I'm honored and excited to chat with him on I'm Glad You Said That tomorrow. I also love how he has made it clear, in our interview, that "Alaskans shouldn't fear a Constitutional Convention."  That's a mantra we need to get out statewide between now and November 8th.

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As first century churches were established by followers of Christ, it didn’t take long for false teachings to creep in through people with persuasive personalities and ideologies. In response, Paul and others needed to constantly point out to churches those things that misrepresented God and His Word to keep professing Christians from going astray.

Paul wrote, “…mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them” Romans 16:17.

Today, a tidal wave of false teaching has flooded evangelical churches, seminaries, colleges, schools and bookstores. Some of the most notable evangelical leaders are propagating a Christian-sounding version of Critical Theory, known colloquially as Woke-ism. This is the false idea that oppressive “systemic injustice”—by whites toward blacks, men toward women, heterosexuals toward homosexuals and those struggling with gender identity—is the rule and reason for the ills that afflict the nation and church and therefore “equity” or “social justice” must be enacted.

Today, on "I'm Glad You Said That", I'm joined by Chris Prosch whose firm helped produce and distribute the documentary called Enemies Within The Church. 

Although Solomon tells us there is nothing new under the sun, and false teachers have been with us since the Garden, it is important to understand the times we are in and be able to engage and discern where and when we have been placed by God. This documentary provides insight for that high calling and is definitely worth the watch. 

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Bethany Marcum heads up the Alaska Policy Forum and is a state treasure in terms of what it means to be an exemplary leader. Principled. Articulate. Well Prepared. Grounded. Strategic.

We need more Bethany Marcums in the Great Land and toward that end, the Alaska Policy Forum is launching its inaugural leadership academy. CLICK HERE to learn more about it.

I'm thrilled to have Bethany on "I'm Glad You Said That" today to discuss why this program is needed.

According to their website, the Academy "will train, inform, equip and connect experienced and emerging leaders in Alaska on the founding principles of our country, and explore how those apply to the challenges our state and nation face today. Graduates will be positioned to grow as visionary and principled thought leaders who can guide Alaska’s freedom and future. Outstanding instructors from around the country will facilitate the monthly sessions and and present on topics such as the free market, ethical leadership, on-camera media training, Alaska’s constitution, crisis management, and much more."

If you or someone you know wants to make a difference for Alaska, this program will provide the tools needed.

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Did you know that more than 40,000 Alaskans have signed a petition calling for the Convention of States to place restrictions on the Federal Government ?

Or how about that Alaska was one of the first states to pass a resolution calling for the Convention ?

Is there a tie in to what is going on with the Federal Convention of States and the current effort to call for an Alaska State Constitutional Convention ?

Most certainly.

My guest today on "I'm Glad you Said That" is Keith Heim who is the State Director for the Convention of States.

CLICK HERE to download the podcast and listen now to our conversation.

Although Alaska has joined the ranks of states that have said we need to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress, there is still work to be done.

Tune in to find out what that is. 

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Did you know that more than 40,000 Alaskans have signed a petition calling for the Convention of States to place restrictions on the Federal Government ?

Or how about that Alaska was one of the first states to pass a resolution calling for the Convention ?

Is there a tie in to what is going on with the Federal Convention of States and the current effort to call for an Alaska State Constitutional Convention ? 

Most certainly.

My guest today on "I'm Glad you Said That" is Keith Heim who is the State Director for the Convention of States.

Although Alaska has joined the ranks of states that have said we need to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress, there is still work to be done.

Tune in to find out what that is. 

Jubilee Underwood was an engaged Mom enjoying her kids athletic activities and life in the MatSu Valley, one of the most conservative, family friendly spots in the Great Land. She hadn't been involved in any political or public speaking engagements to speak of.

And then Covid hit.

As the mask mandates got more and more severe, requiring school athletes to wear them even during games, she had had enough.

During her first moment testifying in front of the MatSu School Board, she was visibly shaking. But, she was compelled to give a voice to the countless parents and students who were negatively impacted and concerned about how the mandates had shackled and confounded their lives.

After the initial feeling of uncomfortableness, Jubilee decided, with some encouragement from others, that it was time to step up more substantially. She is now serving a three (3) year term as a Member of the MatSu School Board.

On today's episode of "I'm Glad You Said That" I have the privilege of conversing with Jubilee about the MatSu Board's recent vote protecting female athletes from having to compete against biological males, the first school board in Alaska to do so. We'll also touch base on her views regarding CRT, the LGBTQIA agenda and why it's so important for parents to stay engaged.

Hope you can join us.

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On a smoky, sultry summer day in Alaska, who better to chat with about politics than Suzanne Downing ?

I'm honored to have Suzanne with MustRead Alaska on "I'm Glad You Said That" today. 

We'll dive into the results, surprises and confusion of the recent U.S. Congressional Special Primary Election in Alaska that currently has Sarah Palin holding a 10 point lead over Nick Begich.

We'll also touch on the recent radical abortion worshippers who are waging war against the pro life movement.

Suzanne is truly a state and national treasure. 

Hope you can join us.

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