This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Monica Swanson, author of Raising Amazing: Bringing Up Kids Who Love God, Like Their Family, and Do the Dishes without Being Asked, to discuss some practical ways that parents can raise kids with character.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Lynn Wogamon, author of Standing for God in America: How Christians Can Make a Difference in Today's Society, to discuss what the Bible says about being an engaged citizen and impacting the world around us in a positive way.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, Director of the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Technology and Human Flourishing Project, to discuss how cell phones and social media are harming children and what we can do about it.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Nancy Nelson, the founder of NCSU Free Moms, to discuss the organization and the work that they do loving on kids at NC State University.

This week at Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs Samuel James, author of the new book Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, to discuss the role of technology in a Christian's life.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Josie, a parent of a transgender-identifying child and co-editor of the new book Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans: Tales from the Home Front in the Fight to Save Our Kids. Josie shares what she has learned in her experience with a transgender-identifying child and her experience publishing the stories of other parents in similar situations.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Joseph Backholm, Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, to discuss the importance of having a biblical worldview and how we can cultivate one.

This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John Rustin welcomes NC Family's Sharon Sullivan and Jere Royall to recap the highs and lows of North Carolina's 2023 Legislative Session, including pro-life protections, fairness for women’s sports, gambling legalization, and more.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Liz Boulware and Laura Gillion, leaders in the organization Braver Angels, to discuss the organization and the benefits of bringing together individuals from both sides of the political aisle.

This week, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Julia Payne, Legal Counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss the legal attempt that Planned Parenthood is making to thwart North Carolina's newest pro-life law.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Carrie Gress, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of the new book The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us, to discuss the damage that the feminist movement has done over the last two centuries.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Michael Ramey, President of the Parental Rights Foundation, to discuss North Carolina's Parents' Bill of Rights and how it will benefit families in the public school system. This episode is a part of a series highlighting the school choice movement across North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Larry Henson, the founder of Youngsville Academy. This public charter school uses methods such as Direct Instruction to give students a rich education based on the classics, and offers a valuable (and affordable) educational option for families. This episode is a part of a series highlighting the school choice movement across North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Georgeanna Wiest, founder of Heritage Leadership Academy in North Carolina, to discuss how University-Model schools have the benefits of both private schools and homeschools. This episode is part of a series highlighting the school choice movement across North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Robert Luddy, entrepreneur and founder of Thales Academy, to discuss some of the educational options in North Carolina and the many advantages they offer. This episode is part of a series highlighting the school choice movement across North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Sam Page, Sheriff of Rockingham County, and NC Family's John Rustin to discuss the harmful impacts of expanding casino gambling in North Carolina.

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mike Long, President of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, to discuss North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship and the impact it has on families across the state.  This episode is a part of a series highlighting the school choice movement across North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mike and Carol Sanchez, the parents of four adopted children, to discuss the joys (and struggles) of adoption. From sharing some of the differences between domestic and international adoptions to helping some of their children reconnect with their biological parents, this couple offers a wealth of insight and information.  This episode is a part of a series highlighting the pro-life movement in North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Lisa Searle to discuss the Abortion Pill Rescue Network. This organization, which is a part of Heartbeat International, helps women save their babies if they change their mind after taking the abortion pill.  This episode is a part of a series highlighting the pro-life movement in North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Senator Joyce Krawiec and Representative Kristin Baker to discuss North Carolina’s newest pro-life law, and the impacts it is expected to have. This episode is a part of a series highlighting the pro-life movement in North Carolina. Tune in each week to learn more!