Renee Carlson of True North Legal joins Grace to discuss the many reasons why the PRO Act (SF1/HF1) and another bill — the “How To” of  PRO Act — hurts women, girls, and preborn children. These dual threats would codify abortion up to live birth, repeal informed consent, parental notification, waiting periods, physician only laws, criminal penalties for illegal abortions, all accountability for abortion providers, Born Alive Infants Act, and all reporting requirements. This extreme abortion legislation would harm preborn children, women, and young girls. Get the facts, stand for LIFE!

Resources:

Watch Renee’s testimony on SF 70: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAHx1rjacJY

Renee’s Editorial Counterpoint in The Star Tribune: https://www.startribune.com/editorial-counterpoint-dfl-abortion-bill-is-one-of-americas-most-radical/600242700/

Renee quoted in The Federalist: https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/19/minnesota-poised-to-legalize-infanticide-nuke-protections-for-women-and-babies-in-radical-abortion-bill/

Learn more about True North Legal: https://truenorthlegal.org/

Join us at United For Life: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-for-life-minnesotas-pro-life-advocacy-day-tickets-478597727687

The Family Beacon podcast returns for Season 3! New studio, SAME commitment to giving you the facts so that YOU can stand for truth. This week, we discuss FIVE radical bills being considered by the Minnesota legislature right now. First, the PRO Act, which passed the House on January 19 after we filmed this episode. Second, the "How to" bill accompanying the PRO Act, which repeals pro-life statutes, mandates taxpayer funding for abortion, and would allow doctors to let babies die if they are born alive during an abortion. 

Third, the Kidnapping bill, which would take away kids who identify as transgender from their parents unless their parents provide "gender affirming care." Fourth, the so-called "Conversion Therapy Ban" which prohibits counselors from helping young people set their own counseling goals in the areas of gender and sexuality, and finally, mandated Comprehensive Sex Education, which seeks to introduce concepts such as Gender Identity to kids as young as 5. Read more about these bills here: https://www.mfc.org/familybeacon/letter-to-church-leaders-from-mfcs-acting-director-of-public-policy 

The good news! MFC, as well as our True North Legal and Church Ambassador Network initiatives, is making progress to win Minnesota, including our legislators, for the Gospel. "Prayer is action." - Bethlehem College President Joe Rigney  Article discussed in this episode: https://thefederalist.com/2023/01/19/virginia-teen-sex-trafficked-twice-after-school-hides-gender-identity-from-her-parents/

This Christmas season, we rejoice in the birth of our King! Your hosts share their favorite Christmas traditions and explain how as Christians we are called to be the most joyful people this season. Christmas isn’t about giving or receiving the best gifts for their own sake, but it is about rejoicing in Christ and joyfully seeing all gifts in light of the Greatest Gift. Grace and Moses also highlight The Family Beacon’s most popular podcast episodes, their personal favorites, and cast vision for Season 3. Get the facts, stand for truth! See you next year.

This week, Representative​​ Tim Miller of Pro-Life Action Ministries Action (PLAM Action) joins us to share his vision to inform, equip, and engage Minnesotans in the fight for life. Instead of running for reelection, Representative Miller started a new pro-life initiative to change the narrative about abortion and establish abortion-free cities in our state. Listen to learn more about his work and how YOU can get involved in the fight for basic human rights! Get the facts, stand for truth.

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Your hosts discuss the Disrespect For Marriage Act, how it will impact religious freedom, and how YOU can take action against this radical legislation. Next, Grace breaks down abortion extremism in the UK–abortion can be carried out until 24 weeks and then until birth if the unborn baby is suspected of having a disability. Finally your hosts explain how Burnville-Savage-Eagan schools have stripped away parental rights, requiring schools to keep information private about students that identify as transgender while at school. Get the facts, stand for truth!

This week, 12 Republicans voted to disrespect marriage on a bill that will threaten religious freedom, especially in orphanages, adoption ministries, and foster care. Plus, your hosts discuss Chloe Cole’s testimony–how she was coerced by medical “professionals” as a minor to medically transition and how she is speaking out for children in America to protect them from the irreversible damage that she suffered. Finally, learn more about our matching challenge through the end of this year thanks to our generous donors! Get the facts, stand for truth.

Your hosts discuss the 2022 midterm election results, congratulate MFC’s endorsed candidates who won, and share their vision for Minnesota going forward. Minnesota Family Council has been on the frontlines fighting for families and life for 40 years–we’ve see this before and we know leaders are born in times like these. Ultimately, we are called to be faithful with the time God has given us and we rest in the truth that we know how the story ends - with God's ultimate victory. Plus, your hosts discuss how the Director of the Gender Health Program at Minnesota Children’s Hospital believes 3 -year-olds can be treated with puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones. Get the facts so you can stand for truth in our state!

Today we’re discussing the crazy-close polling for several races that will determine control of both the state and federal government, as well as urging those who haven’t voted to go to mnfamilyvoter.com to get your pro-life ballot now. Additionally, Grace discusses Anne Hathaway’s comments about abortion on The View, showing how pro-abortion people invert the morality of abortion to make it seem like a good thing. Finally, Grace discusses our ENGAGING FOR LIFE event in Maplewood THIS Sunday. Get the facts, stand for truth!

JOIN US SUNDAY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/engaging-for-life-pro-life-summit-november-6-tickets-451779634047  

PRO-LIFE BALLOT: https://www.mnfamilyvoter.com

Join us for a recap of the recent gubernatorial debate! Also, we’re excited to announce our endorsement of Scott Jensen for Minnesota Governor and Jim Schultz for Attorney General. Plus, Grace shares about her latest Unwoke video about womanhood being under attack and Taylor Swift’s new song that has inspired mothers to share about their miscarriages on social media. Finally, your hosts break down the history of Drag Queen Story Hour. Get the facts, stand for truth!

Resources: 

WATCH our latest Unwoke video: https://youtu.be/7PUsozodq1Q

Take the Pro-Life straw poll: https://familypolicyalliance.com/straw-poll-2022/

Read more about the history of Drag Queen Story Hour: https://www.city-journal.org/the-real-story-behind-drag-queen-story-hour

This week, Ulta Beauty released a podcast featuring a man dressed as a woman, who told viewers about the “beauty of girlhood.” Grace shares how this is disgraceful to women and why we must protect femininity before women are completely erased from our culture. Plus, Moses gives us a rundown of the coming recession and how this will impact American families. Get the facts, stand for truth!