TFL’s Capitol Connection

The halls of the Capitol have grown quiet. The gavel has sounded. It took until 4:30 in the morning on a Saturday, but the 2024 Iowa legislative session has adjourned.

So which bills passed? Which fell short? And how did The FAMiLY Leader do on the bills that matter most to family and biblical values?

Veteran lobbyists Chuck Hurley and Danny Carroll join the podcast to break it down, including announcing the "final score" in baseball terms!

Iowa first passed its Heartbeat Law - protecting children in the womb from the moment their heartbeats can be detected - back in 2018. But to this day, that law still has not gone into effect.

Why can't Iowa find a way to protect preborn children?

Well, just last week, a major abortion case was heard before the justices of the Iowa State Supreme Court, signaling a breakthrough may be coming soon.

The FAMiLY Leader's Drew Zahn and former State Supreme Court Clerk Ryan Benn break down where Iowa's abortion law currently stands, why it's "stuck," and why YOUR prayers are urgently needed for a key decision that might just change everything.

TFL's Director of Policy Ryan Benn joins the podcast today to talk about an exclusive event with Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, a HUGE win for religious liberty, two MORE pro-life wins for women and babies, and an urgent prayer request for one of the biggest Iowa Supreme Court cases of our lifetimes.

Listen today for one of the most significant and good news podcasts of the year!

Shocking truth: Tens of thousands of children suffer slavery and even death each and every year in Iowa - but the good news is, there's something YOU can do about it!

In today's episode, TFL's Capitol Connection urges you to contact your legislator about a bill that has already been demonstrated to protect thousands of children - as young as 8 or 10 years old - from being snared and enslaved by the pornography industry. And in a rare, double alert, we're asking you to contact your legislator about a separate bill that could save thousands more from the death in the abortion industry!

ALSO in today's episode: TFL's Greg Baker breaks down how TFL is having an impact around the country, even in states considered to be "deep blue":

By the time the November election rolls around, months and years of work have been poured into the people and the names you see on the ballot. Sometimes, the real work of winning an election happens long before the first votes are even cast!

In this special episode, The FAMiLY Leader's Capitol Connection peels back the curtain to show how TFL impacts elections long before most voters are even paying attention!

Allow us to introduce you to new TFL team member Josiah Oleson, a key player impacting elections in the state of Iowa and beyond.

The Iowa Legislature's "Second Funnel" deadline has come and gone, the day when we learn which bills are dead for the year and which survive to possibly be debated and signed into law.

And this year, a last-minute push saw the pro-life "Baby Olivia" bill survive by the skin of its teeth!

In fact, 13 TFL priorities have also survived the deadline, including other pro-life measures designed to help mothers in need and protect children online. Capitol insider Chuck Hurley joins the podcast to break down what still has a chance to be passed this year.

"If we're ever going to address the physical issues facing our communities, we have to address the spiritual realm." - Greg Baker, director of The FAMiLY Leader's Church Ambassador Network

Greg Baker joins Drew and Chuck this week for a special, in-depth look at the gospel-centric ministry of The FAMiLY Leader in government.

Discover how TFL is breaking down walls and building strategic partnerships to bless people in our communities struggling with poverty, addiction, broken families, and more!

The FAMiLY Leader's Chuck Hurley has been fighting for this day for 13 years - and today, he's "raising the roof" to celebrate!

Join Chuck and Drew and discover why James Madison is celebrating in his grave today over the restoration of our "first liberty," a fundamental right that was undermined over 30 years ago, but now is being restored to the citizens of Iowa.

A top pro-life priority has hit a roadblock this session, and The FAMiLY Leader is inviting YOU to join us in prayer to see this bill passed!

While only about 15% of all Americans support the extreme position of legal, elective abortion through all 9 months of pregnancy ... in a recent state referendum, over 80% of young Ohioans voted in favor of killing preborn children right up to their birthday!

How can the young generation be so extreme on killing children? It's simple: They aren't being told the truth.

In Iowa, TFL is looking to change that ... but the "Baby Olivia" bill is being met with resistance.

Learn more about "Baby Olivia," religious liberty, protecting children online, and catch some good news from around the country in this week's episode!

Today's jam-packed episode includes three big topics:

1. An eye-witness account of the loud, profane, and potentially illegal protests that descended upon the Iowa Capitol over gender issues.

2. A breakdown of which bills have survived the 'first funnel' winnowing process and which have fallen by the wayside.

3. The work TFL's Church Ambassador Network is doing to give legislators on-the-ground understanding of issues impacting rural Iowans and the pastors who are providing tangible solutions.

Buckle up for a fast and fascinating episode!