After a LGBTQ group called out Mayo Clinic for hosting a doctor who spoke at a conference on the influence of gender in the treatment of arthritis, and the differences in knee tissue between men and women, Mayo virtue-signaled in response. Grace breaks down how the renowned medical center takes a stand against this doctor’s views and her additional work in speaking out against men participating in women’s sports. Moses explains the political landscape in MN and what we might expect in the upcoming presidential and local elections. Get the facts, stand for truth.

Aaron Renn, author of “Life in the Negative World,” joins Moses on the podcast to discuss the cultural turmoil we find ourselves in. Aaron explains that we now live in a world that is hostile toward Christianity—but this is a relatively new phenomenon. He argues that Christians must rethink our strategies for strengthening the Church (and diversify them) to stand against the world. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Rebecca Delahunt joins the podcast to discuss our major victories in defeating the so-called ERA, physician-assisted suicide, gambling and commercial surrogacy. Rebecca breaks down why surrogacy is in line with human trafficking, and how it puts the desires of adults over the rights of children. She also shares our victory in blocking a bill that would have required all religious organizations to provide coverage for abortion and so-called gender “care.” Finally, learn about how our religious freedoms were restored in the Minnesota Human Rights Act, due to the work of Renee Carlson and allied organizations, along with the prayer and action of many Minnesotans. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Renee Carlson of True North Legal joins the podcast to give you the facts so that you can stand for truth! Renee breaks down the recent developments surrounding the Erosion of Rights Amendment and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Note: Since recording this episode, Governor Walz signed the bill to restore protections for religious organizations in the Minnesota Human Rights Act!

This week, more than 500 bold Minnesotans filled the Capitol rotunda, rallying against the so-called ERA, which would insert gender ideology and abortion until birth into the Minnesota Constitution, while creating new threats for religious freedom. The rally featured speakers like House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth, Pastor Rob Ketterling of River Valley, and MFC’s Rebecca Delahunt and emcee Renee Carlson of True North Legal. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Rebecca Delahunt, our Director of Public Policy, joins the podcast to discuss updates on the surrogacy bill we’ve been tracking. Plus, she shares more details about the so-called Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Your hosts share highlights from MFC’s Annual Dinner and the giving challenge of $200,000. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Religious freedom is under attack in Minnesota. Renee Carlson of True North Legal along with our state allies have been working to restore legal protections for faith communities that were removed from the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Renee interviews Pastor Rob Ketterling, Lead Pastor of River Valley Church, to discuss why all churches and ministries need to stay informed on this critical issue!

This week, the pope released a document emphasizing human dignity and condemning abortion, euthanasia, so-called “gender reassignment” surgeries, and surrogacy as violating the image of God that all humans bear. But at the same time, we saw former President Trump take a step back from his support for life, indicating he is AGAINST a national law regulating abortion. Get the facts, stand for truth! 

A detransitioner who underwent a double masectomy and now lives with physical health issues from that surgery brings a timely message to our podcast about how mental and physical health are connected. Instead of pursuing risky, experimental and life-altering treatments for gender dysphoria, she shares the needs for a medical protocol grounded in the physical fundamentals of health. Plus, Renee Carlson of True North Legal explains recent developments with the Minnesota Human Rights Act - a bill, that if passed into law, would gut religious freedom in MinnesotaNote: While Minnesota Family Council and our podcast guest, Camille, may disagree on some key issues, we are grateful to work together to protect kids and advocate for detransitioners to receive the care they need!

Watch Camille's testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1b390DsxVc

Watch Renee's testimony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf6TPWQctE4&t=1s 

Changes to the Minnesota Human Rights Act are putting religious freedom on the chopping block! Renee Carlson of our True North Legal initiative joins us to answer that question and keep you informed. Plus, Grace and Moses break down how if passed, new bills would require ALL Minnesota insurance plans and employers be COERCED by the government to cover so-called gender affirming care and abortion. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Note: the Minnesota Human Rights Act hearing was scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th, not Monday. However, all testimony and prepared materials were due on Monday at 10:00 am in order to be considered part of the committee record.