Renee Carlson of True North Legal joins the podcast to discuss her latest brief to the Supreme Court in Idaho v. United States, pushing back on the Biden administration’s policy attempting to force emergency room doctors to provide abortions in states where it has been banned. She also discusses the other great work True North Legal is doing in Minnesota and beyond!

A prominent surgeon who performs gender mutilation surgeries recently admitted that they can have devastating complications! Grace explains how these procedures are so dangerous and how at a root this is a conversation about what it means to be human, what limits we have, and who God is. Then, Moses discusses some of the major developments in national politics that took place while we were on our winter break. Plus, hear how to get involved in your local caucus. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Daily Caller article & unearthed video: https://dailycaller.com/2024/02/15/exclusive-prominent-trans-surgeon-admits-in-unearthed-video-that-complications-of-genital-surgery-can-be-pretty-bad/

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Rebecca Delahunt, MFC’s Director of Public Policy, joins Moses to discuss the start of the legislative session and the biggest items on our 2024 agenda at the Capitol. Becca also breaks down the “Equal Rights Amendment” rally that occurred on Monday. PLUS, hear about our new legislative bill tracker that you can easily use to track legislation on life, family, and religious freedom in real time. Get the facts, stand for truth!

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With Minnesota’s legislative session starting on Monday, progressives will be holding a rally at the Capitol to advance one of their biggest priorities this year: a constitutional amendment that looks likely to combine radical gender ideology with abortion until birth. Your hosts give you the details on this legislation and this upcoming rally. Plus, Grace & Moses break down the bills we can expect progressives to push in the upcoming session including legislation in favor of physician-assisted suicide, mutilation of children through so-called “gender-affirming healthcare,” and the erasure of women’s sports. Get the facts, stand for truth!

UPDATE: Since we filmed this episode, legislative leaders have signaled that the so-called Equal Rights Amendment may be voted on by legislators this year, but may not be voted on by Minnesotans until November 2026. Click here to learn more.

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Pro-abortion activists are back at it again with attacks on our local pregnancy resource centers. Grace breaks down how recently members of the Minnesota Abortion Action Committee used a projector to shine false messages on a local pregnancy resource center in Minneapolis, calling it “predatory” and “anti-science.” Plus, Moses explains how a Minnesota pharmacist was sued for refusing to dispense an abortion pill due to his religious beliefs. Tune in to hear how our allies at Alliance Defending Freedom are representing this pharmacist in MN court! Finally, your hosts discuss highlights from Season 3 and the return date of Season 4. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Resource:
New Life Family Services website: nlfs.org

Renee Carlson, Chief Counsel of our True North Legal (TNL) initiative comes on the podcast to discuss how TNL is defending the religious freedom of parents here in St. Louis Park! Plus, Grace breaks down how a boy won a girl’s Irish dance competition, and how Irish dance as a tradition and celebration of the differences between men & women is being erased. Finally, Moses shares an update on the abortion pill case at SCOTUS. Get the facts, stand for truth!

On this special episode of the Family Beacon Podcast, guest Representative Walter Hudson joins Moses! Rep. Hudson shares what inspired him to run for elected office, his experience in local politics, and his main priority of fighting for liberty in Minnesota's laws. Moses and Rep. Hudson discuss the danger of apathy in Christian churches with regard to the public square, how freedom of speech and protecting kids are not incompatible, and what it really means to pick up your cross & follow Christ. All this and more on the Family Beacon podcast this week! Get the facts, stand for truth.

Moses and Grace interview MFC’s incoming President & CEO, Jeff Evans, who shares his vision for our organization. Jeff explains how under John’s guidance, MFC became more gospel-focused and also John’s personal impact on him through strategic mentorship. Under Jeff’s leadership, our partners can expect continuity of our vision and mission: we remain joyfully dedicated to advocating for life, family, and religious freedom. The fight is just getting started. Get the facts, stand for truth.

Moses is back! Your hosts highlight Renee Carlson of True North Legal joining MOMS, Mothers Offering Maternal Support, during oral arguments over MOMS’ right to intervene in a case defending parents’ rights to defend the best interests of their children. Grace discusses the tragic death of UK baby Indi Gregory who was taken off life support by a hospital against the wishes of her parents. Moses breaks down recent polling that shows Gen Z support for same-sex “marriage” plummeting. Why is this the case? Tune in to find out. Get the facts, stand for truth!

We saw some losses this week in elections across the country. John Helmberger (MFC CEO) and Jeff Evans (incoming MFC CEO) join Grace on the podcast to discuss the disappointing election results and consider what it means for the pro-life movement going forward. John shares that the law is a moral teacher and how that applies to the abortion debate. Jeff explains how we as pro-life Christians can winsomely act with courage, faithfulness, and shrewdness. Then, Grace, John, and Jeff break down what happened in Ohio and Virginia, share what went wrong, and what we can learn as we seek to build a culture of life in Minnesota.