Brittany Jones, president of Kansas Family Voice, takes us inside an extraordinary legislative session spanning women's privacy, abortion, protecting children online and girls' sports—and the stories that drove those fights. Recorded live at SoConCon 2026, this special edition of The Family Policy Alliance Report features guest host Grace Youngson as Brittany shares what happened behind the scenes, where Kansas scored major victories and which battles are far from over. Brittany and Grace discuss:✅ The decade-long effort to pass a women's privacy law in Kansas and the stories from schools that helped drive the fight✅ How Kansas is working to ensure women receive informed consent before an abortion and can hold abortion providers accountable✅ Why pregnancy resource centers remain an important part of supporting women facing unexpected pregnancies✅ The App Store Accountability Act and why Brittany says parents need better tools to protect children from pornography and grooming online✅ Brittany's role in a Supreme Court brief defending girls' sports that was joined by dozens of Family Policy Councils and more than 200 female legislators✅ Why state and local engagement can have an impact far beyond one legislative sessionFrom women's privacy and abortion to Big Tech, parental rights and Save Girls' Sports, this conversation offers a look at the policy battles happening in Kansas and why they matter beyond the state's borders.🔗 Connect with Kansas Family Voice: https://kansasfamilyvoice.com🔗 Learn more about Family Policy Alliance and join us: https://familypolicyalliance.com/🔗 Find your state's Family Policy Council: https://familypolicyalliance.com/find-your-fpcSubscribe to @family_policy for more conversations on family, faith and public policy.#FamilyPolicyAlliance #Kansas #KansasPolitics #LetParentsParent #SaveGirlsSports #ProLife #WomensPrivacy

How did a Supreme Court ruling on school choice, a Save Girls' Sports law, and a Help Not Harm bill for kids all trace back to one small state?Recorded live at SoConCon 2026, this special edition of The Family Policy Alliance Report features Norman Woods, Executive Director of South Dakota Family Voice, to break down how state-level policy wins on school choice, girls' sports, and child protection laws ended up shaping the national conversation.Guest host Grace Youngson talks with Norman about how collaboration across the Family Policy Council network helped lead to a landmark Supreme Court decision opening the door for school choice and education savings accounts (ESAs), how South Dakota's early fight for Save Girls' Sports legislation helped shift momentum nationwide, and why passing a Help Not Harm law banning gender-transition procedures for minors is only the first step in protecting kids. The conversation also looks ahead to how Christians and family policy advocates should engage on AI, free speech, and religious liberty.In this episode, you'll hear:✅ How a coalition of state Family Policy Councils helped win a landmark Supreme Court case on school choice and religious education funding✅ Why South Dakota's early Save Girls' Sports bill — which failed by one vote — helped shift the national conversation on women's sports✅ Why a Help Not Harm law protecting minors from gender-transition procedures is only the beginning of the fight, not the end✅ Why Christians should engage the public square without making politics their identity✅ What's next for family policy: artificial intelligence, free speech, and religious liberty🔗 Learn more about South Dakota Family Voice: sdfamilyvoice.org🔗 Explore Family Policy Alliance's Let Parents Parent campaign: familypolicyalliance.com/let-parents-parent🔗 Find your Family Policy Council: familypolicyalliance.com/find-your-fpc🔗 Learn more about Save Girls' Sports: familypolicyalliance.com/save-girls-sports🔗 Learn more about Help Not Harm: familypolicyalliance.com/help-not-harm🔗 Subscribe to The Family Policy Alliance Report for weekly conversations on faith, family, and public policy.👉 Share this episode if it encouraged you.#SoConCon2026 #SouthDakota #FamilyPolicyAllianceReport #SchoolChoice #SaveGirlsSports #HelpNotHarm #LetParentsParent #FamilyPolicyAlliance #FaithAndPolicy

Is Christianity actually the key to a thriving society?Dr. David Millard Haskell says the data proves it.In this episode of The Family Policy Alliance Report, sociologist and author Dr. David Haskell — once a self-described liberal Christian — reveals how years of empirical research changed his mind, and why he now argues conservative theology, not just personal belief, drives stronger marriages, healthier communities, and growing churches.Dr. Haskell, author of Christ or Collapse: The Case Against Godless Government, joins host Craig DeRoche to break down the sociological data behind church growth, media bias against Christians, and why political engagement is a biblical mandate — not a distraction from faith. Backed by over 1,000 scholarly references, Haskell makes the case that embracing biblical principles, both personally and nationally, leads to measurable flourishing.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why Dr. Haskell's own research turned him from a progressive Christian into a conservative one✅ The landmark 2016 study showing conservative theology — not music or preaching style — drives church growth✅ How media outlets manipulate coverage of evangelicals (and the evidence behind it)✅ Why "political quietism" misreads Scripture, and what the Bible actually says about Christian civic engagement✅ How one person, without wealth or platform, can still shape cultureConnect with David:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DHaskellCambridge/X: https://x.com/DMillardHaskell📖 Get the book: Christ or Collapse: The Case Against Godless Government — https://www.collegepress.com/products/christ-or-collapse-series🔗 Learn more about Family Policy Alliance and get involved in local elections that shape your community: https://familypolicyalliance.comTimestamps:0:00 Introduction0:33 What led Dr. Haskell to write Christ or Collapse2:52 A sociologist's conversion through the data5:57 Why conservative theology — not style — drives church growth9:55 How media distorts coverage of conservative Christians14:59 The Christian case for political and civic engagement19:43 Can one person really make a difference?23:41 Dr. Haskell's hope for the Church👉 Subscribe to The Family Policy Alliance Report for weekly conversations on faith, family, and public policy.👉 Share this episode if it encouraged you.#ChristOrCollapse #DavidHaskell #FamilyPolicyAllianceReport #ChristianWorldview #FaithAndCulture #ChurchGrowth #ConservativeChristianity #ChristianActivism #FamilyPolicyAlliance

Few issues facing families today are more important than protecting children from irreversible harm while offering hope and compassion to those struggling with gender identity. In this episode, Walt Heyer—author, speaker, and longtime advocate—shares his own story of undergoing gender reassignment surgery, living as a woman for eight years, and ultimately detransitioning.Together, they discuss:- Walt's childhood experiences of abuse and how they shaped his path toward transition- Why he believes most of the thousands of people he's counseled were dealing with unresolved trauma rather than gender dysphoria- How he works with families to uncover the real issues behind a child's distress- Why he believes policies protecting minors from irreversible medical interventions should be expanded to protect young adults as well- His encounter with Jesus Christ, which he credits with redeeming his life after addiction, homelessness, and a suicide attemptWhether you're concerned about gender-affirming care, parental rights, youth mental health, or the future of the family, this conversation explores why truth and compassion must go hand in hand.Watch the full conversation, then learn more about Walt Heyer's work at: https://waltheyer.comSubscribe to @family_policy for more conversations like this.Visit our website: https://familypolicyalliance.com/#familypolicyalliance #WaltHeyer #LetParentsParent #HelpNotHarm #ParentalRights #GenderDysphoria #Detransition #Family #ReligiousFreedom #ChildProtection #MentalHealth

Parental rights are at the center of today's biggest debates—from schools and children's programming to girls' sports and education policy. In this episode, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) explains why she believes parents—not government or media companies—should remain the primary decision-makers in their children's lives.In this episode of the Family Policy Alliance Report, Craig DeRoche sits down with Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) to discuss parental rights, her new congressional resolution calling for greater transparency around LGBTQ-themed content in children's programming, and why she believes states must continue leading the fight to protect families.Together, they discuss:- The Wyoming case of a school transitioning a student without the parents' knowledge- Why one streaming giant's children's programming is drawing congressional scrutiny- How Rep. Hageman's congressional resolution aims to put parents back in the driver's seat- How states are leading the fight to protect parental rightsWhether you're concerned about parental rights, children's programming, education, school policies, LGBTQ-themed content, streaming services, or the future of the family, this conversation explores why parents should remain at the center of decisions affecting their children.Watch the full conversation, then learn more about Family Policy Alliance's Let Parents Parent campaign: https://familypolicyalliance.com/let-parents-parent/Subscribe to @family_policy for more conversations like this.#familypolicyalliance #letparentsparent #ParentalRights #ParentsRights #Education #ChildrensProgramming #Family #ReligiousFreedom #SchoolChoice #GirlsSports

Artificial intelligence is changing childhood faster than most parents realize. From AI companions to national security, this conversation explores the risks of AI, why families should pay attention and how parents can protect their children in an AI-driven world.In this episode of the Family Policy Alliance Report, Craig DeRoche is joined by Brendan Steinhauser, CEO of The Alliance for Secure AI, for a conversation about the opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence.Together, they discuss:How artificial intelligence is changing childhoodWhy AI companions are raising new concerns for parentsWhat states are doing to regulate artificial intelligenceWhy AI has become a growing national security issueHow Christians can think wisely about technology without losing sight of what makes us humanWhether you're concerned about ChatGPT, AI chatbots, AI safety, or simply wondering how artificial intelligence will affect your family in the years ahead, this episode offers practical insights and a biblical perspective on one of the defining issues of our time.Watch the full conversation, then learn how Family Policy Alliance equips Christians to stay informed, engage on the issues and strengthen families: https://familypolicyalliance.com#familypolicyalliance #letparentsparent #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AISafety #Parenting #NationalSecurity #Technology #ChristianWorldview

Four years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, one question remains: What will it take to help more women choose life?In this episode, Craig DeRoche sits down with Clare Ath, head of government affairs for Human Coalition, one of the nation's largest pro-life organizations serving women facing unplanned pregnancies.Human Coalition expects to serve approximately 50,000 women this year alone. Even more surprising, Clare shares that 78% of the women they've served say they would prefer to parent if their circumstances were different.Craig and Clare discuss:• What women facing unplanned pregnancies say they need most• Why Dobbs was a critical victory, but not the end of the fight• The future of the pro-life movement• State-level policy battles shaping the post-Dobbs landscape• New ideas and policies that could help support families and protect lifeThey also explore why changing laws is only part of the solution and what it will take to build a culture where women, children and families can thrive.Learn more about Human Coalition: https://humancoalition.orgVisit FamilyPolicyAlliance.com to learn how you can stand with us to continue to defend the pre-born, support mothers in crisis and build a culture worthy of every human life: ​FamilyPolicyAlliance.com/after-roe​.Family Policy Alliance advances biblical values through civic engagement so that religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.#familypolicyalliance #prolife #afterroe #prolifegeneration

Can the government force a pregnancy resource center to reveal its donors? In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court said First Choice Women’s Resource Centers has the right to challenge New Jersey’s demand for private donor information, a ruling with major implications for free speech, religious liberty and freedom of association.Family Policy Alliance President Craig DeRoche sits down with Gabriella McIntyre, legal counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), to unpack the case, explain the constitutional issues at stake and discuss why this Supreme Court victory matters far beyond the abortion debate.McIntyre shares how New Jersey officials targeted a faith-based pregnancy center, why donor privacy became a key issue and how ADF secured a unanimous ruling protecting First Amendment rights.Subscribe for more conversations on religious freedom, parental rights, the sanctity of life and public policy.Learn more about Alliance Defending Freedom: https://adflegal.orgFamily Policy Alliance advances biblical values through civic engagement, working toward a nation where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive and life is cherished.#FamilyPolicyAlliance #ReligiousFreedom #FirstAmendment #SupremeCourt #PregnancyCenter #ProLife #FreeSpeech #Constitution #ADF #AllianceDefendingFreedom #DonorPrivacy #FreedomOfAssociation #ReligiousLiberty #LifeIsCherished #AfterRoe #familypolicyalliance

Is the pro-life movement gaining momentum after Dobbs? Craig DeRoche sits down with March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter to discuss why a new generation is embracing the cause of life, how the fight over abortion has shifted to the states and what comes next for one of America's largest grassroots movements.In this conversation, Craig and Jennie discuss the origins of the March for Life, the role women have played in leading the pro-life movement, the growing engagement of young Americans and why many advocates view abortion as one of the defining human rights issues of our time. They also explore the movement's expanding state-level efforts and the opportunities ahead for protecting life after Roe v. Wade.Learn more about March for Life and find an event near you: https://marchforlife.orgSubscribe for more conversations defending life, protecting children and advancing biblical values through civic engagement.#familypolicyalliance #marchforlife #prolife #afterroe #dobbs #lifeischerished

Could pastors, journalists and everyday citizens face legal consequences simply for speaking out? Craig DeRoche sits down with Shawn Hyland of the New Jersey Family Policy Center to expose the “shield law” bills moving through New Jersey and why Christians across America should be paying attention.In this conversation, Craig and Shawn break down how these proposed laws could shield providers from accountability while putting advocates and critics at legal risk. They also discuss late-term abortion laws, Planned Parenthood’s expanding role in “gender care,” the growing movement among young Christians and why there is still hope for cultural change.If you live in New Jersey, or know someone who does, visit NJFPC.org to learn more and take action.Connect with your state Family Policy Council: https://familypolicyalliance.comSubscribe for more conversations defending life, protecting children and advancing biblical values through civic engagement.#familypolicyalliance #prolife #religiousfreedom #helpnotharm #afterroe