334 episodes

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    Transgenderism Introduced as a Mental Illness: Should Christians Support? | Special Guest Dr. Greg Gifford (IFS #467)

    2026/03/03 | 28 mins.
    When we have laws in the U.S. that promote a biblical worldview, we vote for them. . . the policies are an overflow of what the Bible says, whether they pass or not – the truth is still the truth. ~ Dr. Greg Gifford

    Alyssa Sonnenburg and Jenna Smith host today’s episode with a special guest on what should the Christian response be to SB 4832, which would define “transgenderism” as a mental illness under Illinois’ Health Code.… Continue Reading
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    Protecting Minors from Mental Illness: Illinois Bills Against Transgenderism (IFS #466)

    2026/02/24 | 34 mins.
    We don’t want doctors and administrators profiting off of the destruction of a young child. ~ State Senator Andrew Chesney

    Spotlight host David Smith talks to two Illinois General Assembly members on legislation they have introduced to protect children against being mutilated by hospitals or prevented from receiving mental health treatment.

    State Representative Bill Hauter, M.D. — the only medical doctor serving in the Illinois General Assembly — has introduced HB 4482 to prohibit gender-transition medical procedures on children.… Continue Reading
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    SB 3572: Illinois Pastors Stepping Up (IFS #465)

    2026/02/17 | 26 mins.
    Women are currently being told by the law that it is okay to kill their babies. That is unjust. We want to inform peoples’ conscience with a just law. God is very clear: you shall not murder. That applies to all human beings. ~ Pastor Johnson

    Michael Johnson is pastor of Grace Redeemer Church in Winfield, IL.

    Caesar LeFlore is pastor of Spirit of Liberty Church of God in Markham, IL.… Continue Reading
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    Illinois Pastors Speak Up About The Equal Protection Act (IFS #464)

    2026/02/10 | 33 mins.
    If the church remains silent, you do not have a polity, a people, a citizentry that is informed by the word of God. . .the church must speak the truth in love, not with arrogance, going back to the gospel of Christ saying there is a God in heaven who will forgive you, who will gladly reconcile you to Himself.

    In this episode of Spotlight, David Smith talks with two Illinois pastors about SB 3572, a bill that will abolish abortion in the Land of Lincoln.… Continue Reading
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    The Reality of Abortion in Illinois: an Abolition Bill Coming Soon? (IFS #463)

    2026/02/03 | 33 mins.
    State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Aledo) has informed us that he will be introducing legislation in Springfield to abolish abortion in Illinois. Not limit it, not cap it, abolish it.

    In this episode, David E. Smith hosts Alyssa Sonnenburg and Jenna Smith to discuss the reality of abortion in the state of Illinois and how likely it will be to push through a bill to criminalize abortion in a Democrat super-majority General Assembly.

    Not only did the Land of Lincoln kill the most amount of babies in 2024, but medical practitioners whose medical license have been revoked in other states can become abortionists in IL, the death of a woman does not to be reported to a coroner if it occurs during an abortion procedure, minors can undergo invasive abortion surgery without the knowledge or consent of their parents, and much worse.… Continue Reading

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The Illinois Family Spotlight highlights specific cultural or political issues which our listeners need to be aware of. Our discussions are informed by a biblical worldview that helps expose the lies and distortions promulgated within secular culture. We interview policy experts and scholars whose knowledge and insights help listeners form a wiser worldview.
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