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The Family Life News Team updates our listeners on the verdict in New York v. Donald Trump.
The verdict was just announced in the 5 O’Clock hour.
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Riley Gaines, Sports when XX and XY compete, and the lack of advocacy for the majority position
Women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines says transgender inclusion in women’s sports is supported by small numbers of Americans.
She quotes a Gallup Poll showing more Democrats, Republicans, and Independents all see unfairness when someone born male takes away a roster position, a scholarship, or a sports record from a female athlete. Still the loudest voices are outshouting those majorities.
In this first part of a two-part interview, Gaines tells Family Life News about the core issues at hand, and why women’s sports should be set aside for women and girls.
She also talks about Title IX, the Federal civil rights legislation which opened up educational and athletic opportunities for females starting more than 50 years ago. She credits that women’s-rights movement for opening fabulous doors for her. However, as the U.S. President tries to change Title IX to take away women’s opportunities and give them to athletes who “identify as female”, she notes that 20+ states are not going along with the Biden Administration efforts.
You can listen to Part Two of our exclusive interview with Riley Gaines on the May 31 Family Life News Podcast.
More information about the Riley Gaines presentation in suburban Pittsburgh (Friday, May 31) is available from the Pennsylvania Family Institute.
Riley Gaines won five Southeastern Conference swimming titles, and she is a twelve-time All American. Gaines set aside her dental career as she graduated from the University of Kentucky, after she tied for a trophy in a collegiate swimming competition, but that trophy went to a transgender athlete because an NCAA official decided that would make a better photo opportunity. She is a commentator for the news site Outkick.com, travels the nation as a speaker and supporter of girls in sports and schools, and takes part in legal challenges and political events.
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Family Life HOMETOWNS takes you into the petroleum-rich history of Oil City, Pennsylvania.
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Our Memorial Day edition of the Noon Report today includes special extended interviews with
The music included in these stories includes
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Family Life has a special program for Memorial Day:
Join Greg Gillispie and Bob Price at noon on Monday, as we tour Pennsylvania and New York for perspectives on Memorial Day.
(This Family Life News Special is also available on our podcast feeds, the Family Life Now mobile app, and you can download or share it from FamilyLife.org)
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Remembering the Heroes from Hometowns in the Family Life region
As we approach Memorial Day, this Family Life News Feature takes you to the Veterans Administration National Cemetery at Bath, New York.
You will hear the stories of the war dead who were laid to rest there, many dating back to America’s Civil War.
Our story-telling guide for this radio-tour is Dan Miller, a volunteer at the museum at the National Cemetery. Miller himself is a decorated war veteran who served as a Navy medic during the Vietnam War.
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School Budget Vote in New York
Combatting Chronic Absenteeism
Controversial Graduation Speech
Dr. Ralph Kerr with the “Teaching and Learning Institute” sounds off on the important issues impacting our public schools each Monday on “Issues in Education”
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Planned Parenthood Closing Up Shop at a PA location
Why Assisted Suicide is Bad Medicine
Trump Effect on State-by-state Races
Nassau County’s Transgender Athlete Ban
What to Watch for in the Closing Days of the Legislative Sessions
Christian lobbyists Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the issues that impact Christian voters on this weeks’ edition of “Capital Connection”
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Raising children is a delight and a challenge. Parenting is one of the most important tasks in all of life for those who are given this privilege.
Daughters also rely on uplifting upbringings, yet today we focus on boys. What is unique about raising sons?
On this edition of Family Life’s “Real Answers“, therapeutic counselor Christopher Anderson offers Christian areas of emphasis for parents. These apply, whatever your son’s/sons’ age, whether you are married or a single parent, and whether you are a dad or a mom or a grandparent:
This podcast is the second of a two-part series on this important topic
Chris Anderson and Sarah Harnisch also talked about encouragement and advice for raising sons on our “Real Answers” feature earlier this month. Hear part one of that interview here.
“Real Answers” is one of our extended interviews on Wednesdays from Family Life News. Listen for it online, on our app and on the radio during the Family Life Noon Report
Podcast versions of all Family Life News Features are available for 24/7 listening, sharing, subscribing and downloading. You can find them on our website or search “Family Life News” on your favorite podcast app.
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“Don’t talk about Religion or Politics” …. so they say.
But our guest on this Family Life News Feature says our faith can help us talk about tough topics — at work, with friends, and even in our families and congregations.
Focus on the Family counselor Joanie DeBrito offers advice for people who have strong opinions, but might feel afraid to raise an argument on political or social Hot Topics. She says it takes wisdom, humility and self-control. Also, Christians (and others) need to be discerning. With some people who don’t listen well and have no motivation to remain civil, it often is wise to decline to discuss elections and candidates. However, Dr. DeBrito says politics does not have to stay “off the table” if you and the other person are open to listening respectfully, being fair, and being both firm in your convictions and willing to learn something new.
How to have good conversations, even in a contentious election year and a divisive culture … today on this Family Life News podcast.
Dr. Joanie DeBrito is a coach at Hope Restored Aftercare and a columnist and consultant with Focus on the Family. She has 30+ years experience as a therapist and counselor.
Here are links to her work at Hope Restored and Focus.
Some of her columns and blogs about marriage, parenting and family matters can be found here and here.
