After teaching special education for years Debbra Laneville drew upon her vast experience to write what she learned in the classroom and in life from her students Her new book is titled You Can't Make This Up - Life Lessons from Special Kids www speciallessons com [... more]

A frank and real discussion about the affect of Covid on the Church body Plus how we can make a real difference this Christmas with just a chicken [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mike Long from PEFNC to discuss what is at stake for school choice in our state and how the pandemic has impacted education and the school choice movement [... more]

Reaction to the nomination of federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U S Supreme Court offers a reminder of progressives' continuing attacks against the U S Constitution Jon Guze John Locke Foundation director of legal studies analyzes Barrett's nomination He discusses the attacks Barrett faces because of her conservative jurisprudence As the Supreme Court returns to action Ilya Shapiro of the Cato Institute looks back at the court's key rulings from its last term Shapiro also discusses recent trends on the high court and looks ahead to major cases for the new term The COVID- pandemic has raised plenty [... more]

FACT CHECK Did Sally Yates Lie During DNC Speech We discuss this and more on today's show [... more]

Kristan Hawkins President of Students for Life of America discusses the recent arrests of students in Washington D C for writing Black Pre-born Lives Matter in chalk on a sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood Then Emily Colson challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren't valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families in their communities Part of Receive Emily's book Dancing With Max for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get More Episode Resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast be-the-pro-life-church-part- -of- If you've listened to [... more]

Emily Colson challenges cultural assumptions that special needs kids aren't valuable and encourages churches to help special needs families Part of Receive Emily's book Dancing With Max for your donation of any amount https store focusonthefamily com singleitem checkout donation item don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get More Episode Resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast be-the-pro-life-church-part- -of- If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

CDC Reopening Schools Critically Important We discuss this and more on today's show [... more]

BREAKING School Choice Now Act Introduced This and more on today's show [... more]

Teachers Unions Demand That States Restrict Learning Opportunities We discuss this and more on today's show [... more]

Joe and Cindi Ferrini talk candidly about walking through life with their -year-old son Joey who has special needs Acknowledging the strain a child with disabilities can put on a family the Ferrinis tell what they did to strengthen their marriage in the midst of doctor visits therapy sessions and meeting Joey's continual needs They also talk about the importance of finding a care team or community of people who will be an emotional and practical support in the daily care of their child Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx [... more]

Joe and Cindi Ferrini recall the birth of their beautiful baby boy Joey some years ago First diagnosed with cerebral palsy they were later devastated to learn Joey was also mentally impaired The Ferrinis share how they emotionally processed Joey's disabilities as young parents and how they eventually came to love and celebrate Joey just as he is Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network Have the FamilyLife Today podcast and resources helped you Consider [... more]

Lisa Sexton discusses her experiences with raising her special needs son Tyler Lisa and Tyler also share their amazing story of how with God's help Tyler has overcome the limitations of his disability to become a physician Part of Podcast users find today's related broadcast resources here https dbx focusonthefamily com media daily-broadcast overcoming-the-obstacles-of-cerebral-palsy-pt Your feedback would be really helpful to us Please visit http www focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey to take a brief survey less than minutes Thank you [... more]

So many caregivers are acquainted with despair we shake hands with fear Who can we look to for guidance Jeremiah was often called the weeping prophet In the book of Lamentations that's a great word for the feelings we so often share Jeremiah pours out his despair but then check out what happens next Peter Rosenberger hosts HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER www hopeforthecaregiver com radio For more information click here [... more]

Do the principles that help caregivers navigate better as they care for a chronically ill loved one translate to helping a nation in distress We think they do Peter Rosenberger is host of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER www hopeforthecaregiver com radio [... more]

The COVID- coronavirus pandemic is reshaping lives in North Carolina across the country and around the world The John Locke Foundation is helping N C leaders respond to challenges linked to the pandemic CEO Amy Cooke discusses freedom-forward ideas JLF is promoting to help the state She also assesses the impact on people's wallets job opportunities and plans for the future Ohio University economics professor Richard Vedder has spent more than five decades teaching in college classrooms He's had a front-row view of higher education's problems Vedder discusses his concerns in the recent book Restoring the Promise During a recent [... more]

COVID- prompted statewide public school closings Those closings are bound to cause disruptions for teachers students parents and others as the academic year resumes Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies assesses the challenge schools will face returning to a normal schedule He addresses the likelihood that students will get access to all the material they would have encountered without the interruption in classes If you follow the U S Supreme Court and constitutional law you've likely heard the term originalism Until recently it's been hard to find a book-length introduction to the [... more]

Popeye the Sailor used to say I yam what I yam an' tha's all I yam One could say that what Popeye believed he was being his authentic self The topic of discussion this week is being your authentic self and the impact that has on your life and those around you The film clips used in this episode come from City Slickers and Radio The band of brothers are taking a closer look inward so grab you gear and be blessed right here on the Masculine Journey Radio Show [... more]

I didn't even know what Cerebral Palsy was until we received the diagnosis for our daughter - Dr Richard Rosenberger For this special edition of HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER I invited my brother to call in and share his vast journey as a caregiving father for years and as an educator Richard is the Superintendent for Anderson County School District in Upstate South Carolina In this interview he candidly shares his lengthy journey mistakes wisdom and passion for education Hope for the Caregiver is heard Sunday Evenings at PM Eastern on Sirius XM Channel FAMILY TALK and Saturday Mornings at [... more]

Yes I know it feels like the snowplow driver is listening to Lawrence Welk while we listen to Led Zepplin but in winter weather the safest place is often the place where you feel it's going maddeningly slow That also applies to our journey as caregivers We find that we must move at a pace we can't control and just like trying to pass a snowplow we run the risk of getting hurt if we try to circumvent A friend once told me Families move at the speed of their slowest members When serving as a caregiver the pace car [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Mike Long President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina Long shares why of North Carolina families are exploring non-traditional schooling options and how the Millennial parent mindset of having options continues to influence this school choice trend [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family Communications Director Traci DeVette Griggs speaks with Dr Matthew McDill a homeschooling dad and Executive Director of North Carolinians for Home Education Dr McDill discusses the most common characteristics of homeschool families in North Carolina as well as the safeguards and resources available for those who might want to begin homeschooling in our state [... more]

Helping your child succeed in their adult life is one of the most important roles of a parent Today we discuss education and how to help your child attain the best education possible Series Modern Family a series on parenting [... more]

Our Circumstances May Not Be Able to Change But We Can Change - Mary Tutterow The Heart of the Caregiver Mary called the show to share her journey insights and her new book The Heart of the Caregiver Mary and her husband Winn have two adult children and live in Charleston South Carolina Their daughter Mary Addison has cognitive and physical challenges and an active seizure disorder They also cared for Winn's mother through cancer and dementia A former anchorwoman and marketing executive Mary now writes speaks and leads online and in-person small groups for caregivers Mary's new book https [... more]

Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ Galatians It's difficult to bear one another's burdens if we don't know them or see them Today's show includes three core issues to watch for family caregivers Plus great callers including Tammy from Tennessee discussing her journey as a caregiver for her -year-old daughter with autism [... more]

School choice takes many different forms in North Carolina In recent years state legislators have established Opportunity Scholarship vouchers for students from low-wealth families a separate grant program for students with special education needs and education savings accounts Terry Stoops John Locke Foundation vice president for research and director of education studies analyzes each of these programs Cyberspace might represent the most important battlefield in future conflicts between the United States and its adversaries During a recent visit to North Carolina Washington Post staff writer Shane Harris explained how President Trump has approached cyberwarfare differently from his predecessors Harris analyzes [... more]

Take IT home and just love it When their son Jonah was born with severe disabilities in the 's a physician said these horrific words to Rob and Merrill Galbraith Stunned enraged heartbroken and desperately alone they struggled along the path of isolation so familiar to caregivers Rob a veteran Nashville producer songwriter and player Ronnie Milsap Kenny Rogers The Bacon Brothers to name a few returned to the show to share insights he learned from a tough journey that spanned years until their son's death Also returning to the show was Greg Tornquist and his son Aaron Aaron lives [... more]

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This week on Family Policy Matters NC Family President John L Rustin speaks with Darrell Allison president of Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina PEFNC a statewide organization that seeks and supports greater educational opportunities for parents and students through school choice They discuss the recent expansion of school choice in North Carolina [... more]

Melinda Delahoyde formerly with Care Net and now President of Gateway pregnancy center in Raleigh talks about important trends in pregnancy care centers over the past decade and how you can get involved [... more]

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NC Family president John Rustin talks with the Honorable Rick Santorum former U S Senator from Pennsylvania and presidential candidate about his new book Bella's Gift How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation [... more]

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