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Since 1999, our 15-minute weekly radio program, Family Policy Matters features interviews with nationally recognized experts on a wide range of family policy issues. Family Policy Matters airs each week on the following radio stations across North Carolina and can also be streamed on the NC Family website by clicking on the titles below.

Charlotte/Gastonia-WCRU 960 AM /105.7 FM, Sat., 6:00 AM
Charlotte/Harrisburg–WOGR 1540 AM / 88.3 FM, Sat., 3:45 PM
Raleigh/Durham-WDRU 105.7 FM / 106.5 FM / 1030 AM, Sat., 6:00 AM
Fayetteville–WCLN 105.7 FM, Sat., 7:00 AM
Greensboro/Winston Salem–WTRU 830 AM / 97.7 FM / 99.1 FM, Sat., 6:00 AM
Raleigh/Durham-WETC 540 AM, Sun., 3:45 PM

Rocky Mount–WLQC 103.1 FM, Sun., 10:00 PM
Charlotte-WOGR 1540 AM / 88.3 FM, Sat., 3:45 PM
Sanford–WLHC 103.1 FM, Sun., 10:00 PM
Wilmington–WZDG 89.7 FM, Sun., 5:30 AM & 6 PM
Winston-Salem/Piedmont Triad Area–WPIP 880 AM, Sun., 4:15 PM
Winston-Salem–WBFJ 1550 AM, Sat., 5:00 PM

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Joe Carter discusses church attendance

Is Church Optional?

Thomas Graham | December 28, 2018
Joe Carter, an editor for The Gospel Coalition and of the NIV Lifehacks Bible, discusses why many Christians do not attend church, the importance of READ MORE
Bruce Ashford discusses the Christian faith and public life, church and state

Religion Is Not Like A Coat, Part 2

John Rustin | December 21, 2018
Dr. Bruce Ashford, a provost and professor of theology and culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses the relationship between Church and state, and READ MORE
Bruce Ashford discusses the Christian faith and public life, church and state

Religion Is Not Like A Coat, Part 1

John Rustin | December 14, 2018
Dr. Bruce Ashford, a provost and professor of theology and culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses the relationship between Church and state, and READ MORE
Mitch Kokai discusses North Carolina's new amendments

North Carolina’s Four New Constitutional Amendments

John Rustin | December 6, 2018
Mitch Kokai, a senior political analyst at the John Locke Foundation, one of North Carolina’s preeminent conservative research organizations and public policy think tanks READ MORE
Cristina Barba discusses the work of the Culture Project International

Drawing Young People Out Of A Culture Of Isolationism

John Rustin | November 29, 2018
Cristina Barba, Founder and President of The Culture Project International, which seeks to restore culture through the experience of virtue. Christina, who has had READ MORE
Erin Hawley discusses her new book Living Beloved: Lessons from my little ones about the heart of God

Lessons From Little Ones About The Heart Of God

Traci DeVette Griggs | November 27, 2018
Erin Hawley, Law Professor at the University of Missouri and wife of newly elected U.S. Congressman Josh Hawley of Missouri, discusses her new book, Living READ MORE
Wesley Smith discusses assisted suicide and bioethics

Canada’s New Culture of Death

John Rustin | November 15, 2018
Wesley Smith, an author and a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism, discusses bioethics, particularly related to end of life READ MORE
Daniel Darling discusses new book The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God’s Rich Vision for Humanity and the importance of faith in public policy

The Dignity Revolution: Reclaiming God’s Rich Vision For Humanity

John Rustin | November 8, 2018
Daniel Darling, Vice President for Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, discusses his new book, The Dignity READ MORE
Tyson Langhofer discusses freedom of speech

Protecting Free Speech On College Campuses

John Rustin | November 1, 2018
This week, we will be airing an inspiring speech by Tyson Langhofer, Senior Counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom and Director of ADF’s Center for READ MORE
Leila Miller discusses the effects of divorce on children and moral challenges

Helping Parents Shepherd Children Through Moral Challenges

John Rustin | October 25, 2018
Leila Miller, co-author of the new book Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today’s Tough Moral Issues, discusses her new book READ MORE
Bruce Ashford discusses the Christian faith and public life, church and state

How The Christian Faith Can Contribute To The Common Good

Thomas Graham | October 18, 2018
Bruce Ashford, Provost and Professor of Theology and Culture at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses how Christianity applies to the many facets of public READ MORE
David Gibbs discusses churches legal protections

Setting Your Church Up To Thrive

John Rustin | October 11, 2018
David Gibbs III, the President and General Counsel at the National Center for Life and Liberty, discusses the importance of churches seeking legal protections READ MORE
Jake Sipe, John Rustin, and Jere Royall discuss the election and voter guide

An Impartial, Nonpartisan Look At North Carolina Candidates

John Rustin | October 8, 2018
NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with Jere Royall and Jake Sipe, members of the NC Family staff. They discuss the importance of READ MORE
Kimberly Curlin discusses the mission of Safe Families

Surrounding Family In Crisis With Caring Compassionate Community

John Rustin | September 24, 2018
Kimberly Curlin, the Director of the Wake County Chapter of Safe Families, discusses the mission of Safe Families, which is to bring together families READ MORE
Candi Cushman discusses bring your bible to school day

A Simple Yet Powerful Way To Celebrate Religious Freedom

John Rustin | September 20, 2018
Candi Cushman, Director of Education Issues at Focus on the Family, discusses Focus on the Family’s “Bring You Bible To School Day,” a nationwide READ MORE
Greg Murphy discusses opioid epedemic

The Next Chapter In NC’s Fight Against The Opioid Crisis

John Rustin | September 6, 2018
Dr. Greg Murphy, a State Representative, physician, and surgeon from Greenville, N.C., talks about the opioid epidemic and what the North Carolina General Assembly READ MORE