Best John Rustin Podcasts (2025)

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Growth Beats Comfort with Constantine Johns 28:10

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In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder talks with Constantine Johns about identity-first training, human-to-human selling, and why real transformation starts inside before it shows up in the numbers. He shares the mindset shift that took him from checking boxes to changing behavior… and the simple question he asks customers that s…

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Turn Learners Into Owners with Allie Cope 14:27

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In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder talks with Allie Cope about what actually makes adults learn... and what quietly kills impact. She unpacks her most memorable team training from her Blue Bottle Coffee days, where teach backs, creativity and real psychological safety shaped her personal facilitation style. Then she gets spicy…

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Truth Rising and Our Civilizational Moment (with John Stonestreet) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to discuss the new Truth Rising documentary and study co-produced by the Colson Center and Focus on the Family. This documentary will be available to stream on September 5, 2025. Learn more about Truth Rising here: https://www.tr…

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Belief Before Buy-In with Kellan Andrew 15:01

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In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder talks with Kellan Andrew about the training that actually changed how she leads... and the “worst ever” program that left people shaking. From Toast’s nomination-only Rise management cohort to three-day gauntlets with timers, scorecards, and peers trying to trip you up, Kellan breaks down wha…

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Trust, Perform, Promote with Neil Flanagan 24:10

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In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder talks with Neil Flanagan about training that builds trust and wins deals. Neil explains why Command of the Message helps in complex sales and how to link your product to business value. He contrasts it with a program that told reps to “find the pain and twist the knife,” which led to angry ca…

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Frontline Coaching with Catie Ivey 14:53

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In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder talks with Catie Ivey about why sellers are too often “failed” by leadership… and how to fix it fast. She breaks down what great training actually feels like in the room, from immersive Sandler bootcamps with Salesforce’s legendary trainers to the quiet power of a frontline manager who coache…

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Not to Fail with Kasey DuPre 19:22

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Most sales training is broken. Companies spend six figures on workshops that never stick because reps never get to apply what they learned. In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder sits down with Kasey DuPre of Lucid to break down a better way. “Don't train them not to fail.” Kasey explains Lucid’s approach: tools ready in 2–3 days,…

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A Closer Look at the One Big Beautiful Bill (with Patrick T. Brown) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Patrick T. Brown, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss a pro-family perspective on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Patrick T. Brown

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Human Trafficking in North Carolina (with Tonya Baker Nelson) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Tonya Baker Nelson, President and CEO of Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers, to discuss their work in providing aid to victims of human trafficking.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Tonya Baker Nelson

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A Christian Look at Scientific Research (with Rev. Paul Sullins, Ph.D.) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Reverend Paul Sullins, Research Associate Professor at The Catholic University of America, to discuss how Christians can approach scientific research in a healthy way.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Rev. Paul Sullins

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Sharing Truth With Love This Summer (NC Family Intern Tucker Young) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Tucker Young, NC Family's summer intern, to discuss his experience learning about the legislative process and effective advocacy from a Biblical perspective.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Tucker Young

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Stockholm Syndrome in the Church (with Dr. John West) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. John West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, to discuss his new book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity and how the Church is being held captive by secular culture.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. John West

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The $100K Training He Got for Free with Trevor Jett 13:06

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In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder talks with Trevor Jett, Chief Revenue Officer at Vivint, about the evolution of sales training, the integration of AI in sales operations, and what truly makes training impactful. Trevor shares lessons from his extensive experience in tech sales, including his formative Disney training, his v…

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The Power of Reinvention with Anya Taschner 21:13

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In this inspiring episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder sits down with Anya Taschner, Director of Sales and Revenue Operations at DealRoom. With a deep passion for transforming raw talent into top tech sales performers, Anya shares her unique approach to building effective training programs. She discusses lessons learned from her time at…

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The Wrong Call That Changed Everything with Rob Nolan 28:33

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In this dynamic and story-rich episode of Training That Works, enterprise healthcare IT leader Rob Nolan brings nearly 23 years of experience to the mic. From answering a wrong phone call that landed him his first sales job to sitting behind Barry Manilow at American Idol while "sick" from work, Rob delivers lessons and laughs. He shares the best a…

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Building Teams That Perform with Brook Kreiger 16:45

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In this episode of Training That Works, host Rustin Schroeder sits down with Brooke Krieger, Sales Director at ParkMobile and author of Parking the Future. Brooke shares her journey from tech sales to thought leadership in autonomous vehicles (AVs), how she identified a critical gap in the parking industry's AV readiness, and the grassroots process…

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Rethinking Leadership and Learning with David Pettit 26:59

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In this episode of Training That Works, David Pettit, VP at RestoWorks, unpacks decades of experience in sales leadership, hospitality, and performance improvement to challenge conventional training methods. From his “PhD in Sales” at a Fortune 500 payroll company to mentoring the next generation of tech leaders, David shares why training fails whe…

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Practice Makes Permanent with Tom Parbs 44:49

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In this episode of Training That Works, we sit down with Tom Parbs, VP at HAAS Alert and a top 25 AAISP sales leader, to unpack the real mechanics behind sales training that actually delivers results. Drawing from 23+ years of experience and $100M+ in direct sales, Tom explains how discipline, repetition, and personal empowerment create lasting sal…

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A Smart Approach to Drug Policy (with Dr. Kevin Sabet) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Kevin Sabet, President and CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, to discuss the importance of effective drug policies.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Kevin Sabet

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A Christian Approach to Transgenderism (with Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President welcomes Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens to discuss their new book Embracing God's Design: Addressing the Spiritual and Psychological Crisis Behind Transgender Identity and how Christians can approach transgenderism.By John Rustin, Walt Heyer, and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens

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How Should Christians Think About Embryo Adoption? (with Dr. Kent Lasnoski) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Kent Lasnoski, author of the book Human Embryo Adoption, vol. 2, Catholic Arguments For and Against, to discuss the theological implications involved in embryo adoption.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Kent Lasnoski

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Rediscovering America Through the Words of Its Leaders (with Allison Ellis) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Allison Ellis to discuss her new book, Finding Our Words: Words That Made America, and the importance of studying the words and documents that were foundational in the creation of America.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Allison Ellis

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Protecting Parents' Medical Rights in North Carolina (with Rep. Jennifer Balkcom) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Representative Jennifer Balkcom to discuss HB 519—Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, a bill she sponsored that would affirm the rights of North Carolina parents to oversee the medical care of their children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Rep Jennifer Balkcom

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Dad Academy: Helping Men Become Great Dads (with Jeff Hamilton) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jeff Hamilton, Founder of Dad Academy, to discuss the importance of intentional fathers and how men can become great dads.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jeff Hamilton

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Train for Impact, Reinforce for Results with Ryan Vanshur 14:17

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In this compelling episode of Training That Works, Ryan Vanshur, Director of Sales Enablement at Handle.com, brings battle-tested insights from the military, entrepreneurship, and SaaS sales into one high-impact conversation. From overcoming cancer at 26 to selling his startup to private equity, Ryan shares how life-altering challenges shaped his a…

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From McKinsey to Startup Sales: Wei Wang’s Winning Formula 25:33

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In this episode of Training That Works, sales leader Wei Wang shares transformative lessons from his journey through Oracle, McKinsey, and now HireEz. From a high-impact “Dead Poets Society” training experience that shaped his value-driven sales mindset, to navigating cultural barriers in ineffective trainings, Wei pulls back the curtain on what tr…

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Train the Pain, Sell the Cure with Susan Altman 34:28

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In this episode of Training That Works, Rustin Schroeder sits down with Susan Altman, Chief Sales Officer at AmTrav, to discuss the real drivers of sales success and effective training strategies in today’s corporate landscape. With over 35 years of experience in corporate travel and enterprise sales, Susan shares the secrets behind her enduring ca…

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Leadership That Learns: Why Execs Should Train Too with Matt Hamilton 20:20

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In this episode of Training That Works, we sit down with Matt Hamilton, Senior Director of Sales Engineering at CasePoint, who brings over 30 years of experience at the intersection of law, tech, and sales. Matt offers a tour through modern sales engineering, where he plays the role of a strategic “tour guide” for software demos and sales enablemen…

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Train with Purpose. Sell with Conviction with Erik Holvik 20:41

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In this episode of Training That Works, Erik Holvik, Director of Corporate Development and Strategy at EnergySage, shares his sales journey across industries—from e-commerce and travel to his passion-fueled role in solar. He opens up about transformative training approaches, the importance of authenticity in sales calls, and how empowering reps to …

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Tell Better Stories to Build Trust with Pete Carlson 17:36

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Pete Carlson didn’t wait for permission to grow—he's building his own path to the top. Now an Enterprise Account Director at Pendo, Pete shares the training framework that’s reshaped how his team communicates, the mindset that pushed him to ask for elite-level coaching, and the personal habits that fuel long-term success. You’ll hear how he evaluat…

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How to Raise Your Kids "Different" (with Dr. John Cuddeback) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. John Cuddeback, Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, to discuss the benefits and challenges of raising children "different."By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. John Cuddeback

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Don't Put Your Hope in Politics (with Nathanael Blake) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Nathanael Blake, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss why Christians should put their hopes in something greater than politics.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Nathanael Blake

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How Gambling Hurts Your Family (with Autumn Leva) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Autumn Leva, Director of Strategy & Campaigns for Stop Predatory Gambling, to discuss the damage that gambling does to families.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Autumn Leva

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1916 and the Rise of the Sexual Revolution, Abortion, and Eugenics in America (with Seth Gruber) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from November, 2024 where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomed Seth Gruber to discuss his new documentary entitled The 1916 Project and how Margaret Sanger’s work is still causing damage and destruction in people’s lives today. Seth Gruber is the founder of The White Rose Resistance.…

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How To Combat A Family-Unfriendly Culture (With Timothy Carney) (Re-Air) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Timothy Carney, author of Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be, to discuss how America has created an increasingly family-unfriendly culture and what parents can do to combat it. This episode originally aired in March of 2024.…

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An OB/GYN Corrects Abortion Myths (with Dr. Susan Bane) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from October 2022, where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Susan Bane to discuss (and correct) some of the myths surrounding abortion. Dr. Bane is an OB/GYN, and is currently the Medical Director at Choices Women’s Center in Wilson, North Carolina.…

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How Great Training Builds Belief with Brian Hodges 34:07

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Most training fails because it focuses on hype, not real skill. In this episode, Brian Hodges shares the three reasons the best training of his career transformed how he sells — and why "manufactured enthusiasm" is a waste of time. We dive deep into the power of belief, how to tie solutions to real business problems, and why great managers make or …

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Training That's a Ridiculous Waste of Money — and What Actually Works with Esar Mlika 18:58

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Most companies are still training the wrong way—and it’s costing them real revenue. In this episode, Esar Mlika, Director of Global Sales Development at Tive, shares the truth about what training actually works, how to meet reps where they are, and why understanding learning styles is no longer optional. He also reveals why “rah-rah” motivation fad…

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Why Long Trainings Fail—and How Real Conversations Win with Laurie Condon 14:21

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Most training programs are too long, too boring, and miss the point. Laurie Condon, a 30-year sales veteran, shares why real-world scenarios, role-playing, and short, focused sessions are the keys to better sales results. She also reveals why authenticity beats scripts, how humor and persistence win deals, and why great managers—not courses—make th…

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If Training Doesn't Drive Behavior, It’s Just Noise with Clayton Norton 18:37

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In this episode of Training That Works, Clayton Norton, a tech veteran and training strategist with over a decade of experience in software and GTM enablement. Clayton shares his transformative approach to building training programs that don’t just deliver information—but actually stick. He walks through how his team revamped an overloaded, procedu…

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Why Most Training Fails — and How Coaching Can Fix It with David McBee 20:48

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Most corporate training fails—and it's not because people aren't smart. It's because we’re approaching it the wrong way. In this episode, David McBee shares why shifting from traditional training to real coaching makes all the difference—and how a terrifying Jeep trail panic attack reshaped his thinking on growth, fear, and learning. If you want to…

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The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Hameed Hemmat 33:11

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What separates forgettable reps from must-poach talent? In this high-energy episode, Hameed Hemmat, Director of Enterprise Sales at Solix, unpacks how great salespeople become business leaders—and why most companies fail their sales teams through weak training. He shares the secrets behind weekly training rhythms, building product mastery, and usin…

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Why We Need Phone-Free Schools (with Clare Morell) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of their Technology and Human Flourishing Project, to discuss how phone-free schools work and their potential to improve the health and education of students. This episode originally aired in September of…

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In God’s Image: Science, Morality, and the IVF Question (with Dr. Stacy Trasancos) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Adamo Manfra welcomes Dr. Stacy Trasancos, a professor and author of the book IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation, to discuss the ethical considerations involved in in vitro fertilization (IVF).By Adamo Manfra and Dr. Stacy Trasancos

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Can Charter Schools be Religious? (With Phil Sechler) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Phil Sechler, Senior Counsel and Director of the Center for Free Speech at Alliance Defending Freedom, to discuss a legal case in Oklahoma that would make St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School the first religious charter school in the country.…

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How to Strengthen NC Families (with Aaron Baer & John Rustin) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, and John Rustin, President of NC Family, to discuss how North Carolina ranks on the Family Structure Index and how we can strengthen families in our state.By Traci DeVette Griggs, Aaron Baer, & John Rustin

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Salt and Light Seminars: Approaching Politics With a Biblical Worldview (with Adamo Manfra and Lisa Roska) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Adamo Manfra, NC Family's Director of Research and Education, and Lisa Roska, a homeschool mom, to discuss NC Family's Salt and Light Student Seminars and how they are equipping young adults to approach politics with a Biblical Worldview.…

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A Better Option For Sex Ed (with Brittany Hausmann) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Brittany Hausmann, Director of Educational Outreach at Alternatives Care Centers, to discuss more effective strategies to teach young people about the importance of healthy sexual behavior. Parents, please note that this episode touches on some mature topics, so please be cautio…

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How Christians Should Look at Sports Gambling (with Dr. RaShan Frost) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. RaShan Frost, Director of Research and Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, to discuss how to approach sports gambling from a Biblical perspective.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. RaShan Frost

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How You Can Help Stop Human Trafficking (with Ked Frank) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Ked Frank, Founder of Safe Places for Women, to discuss effective ways that individuals can help stop human trafficking. Parents, please note that this episode touches on some mature topics, so please be cautious if listening with young children.…