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  • Faith in Action: Alternatives Pregnancy Center Stands for Life

    Faith in Action: Alternatives Pregnancy Center Stands for Life
    2026/11/08
    "I feel like we're standing on Holy Ground." Heidi Matzke, CEO of Alternatives Pregnancy Center, proclaims that God, honor, and care are the heartbeat of the organization. Providing vital medical services and support to women in vulnerable situations remains an unshakeable commitment, from essential prenatal care to walking alongside a woman who chose to detransition after years of living as a man, ultimately guiding her toward community, renewed faith, and hope. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Heidi sits down to discuss this powerful story, how mounting opposition has only sharpened her resolve, and the unexpected healing that unfolds when you step out in faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 分
  • JOSH GILREATH: CEO of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, on The Glory of Winning vs Greater Glory to Serve God

    JOSH GILREATH: CEO of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, on The Glory of Winning vs Greater Glory to Serve God
    2026/11/01
    Athletic victories can feel as close to heaven on earth as any human can be and still be alive. Yet a bitter loss can feel just as devastating—the quiet heartbreak of giving everything and still falling short. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) exists to help competitors at every level, amateur to pro, anchor their identity not in championship rings or lucrative contracts, but in the enduring grace and love of Jesus Christ. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, FCA CEO Josh Gilreath joins us to share stories from behind the scenes at Wimbledon, the NBA, the NFL, and college campuses across the globe. He reveals how competitors pouring heart and soul into the game can discover an ultimate foundation—One who is higher than their ambitions and cares deeply for their souls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Catholic Massachusetts Family Battling state authorities to get Daughter back After School began to secretly transition her without their knowledge and Removed Her from home

    Catholic Massachusetts Family Battling state authorities to get Daughter back After School began to secretly transition her without their knowledge and Removed Her from home
    2026/09/13
    It is a family's worst nightmare. Devout Catholic parents are fighting in court to regain custody of their 17-year-old daughter, Sophie, and stop Massachusetts authorities from medically transitioning her with high-dose testosterone. In December 2024, the Department of Children and Families (DCF) removed the then 15-year-old from her home because her parents, Joseph and Arlene Kutzko, would not recognize their daughter as a boy due to their faith—an identity change they allege staff at Algonquin Regional High School initiated in secret. Although physical abuse claims against Joseph were deemed unfounded, a permanent restraining order was issued against the family, and DCF cut off contact after the Kutzkos would not call Sophie by a male name or pronouns. Appearing on the Lighthouse Faith podcast alongside attorney Vernadette Broyles, the devastated parents exposed how DCF has housed their daughter in a boys' dormitory, stripped away her Catholic faith by denying her Sunday Mass, and put her on birth control and psychiatric drugs. As the family fights DCF's court attempt to administer testosterone and demands a full psychological evaluation for Sophie, Broyles is pushing Congress to ensure no loving parent's refusal to transition a child is ever branded as "child abuse." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 分
  • From Aladdin to the Old Testament: Mena Massoud on 'Daniel and the Fiery Furnace'

    From Aladdin to the Old Testament: Mena Massoud on 'Daniel and the Fiery Furnace'
    2026/09/20
    Best known for starring in Disney's live-action Aladdin (2019), Egyptian born Canadian actor Mena Massoud now takes on a biblical role as the Old Testament prophet Daniel. In the movie Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, Daniel and his friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego face King Nebuchadnezzar’s ultimatum: compromise their faith or be cast into a fiery furnace. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Mena discusses the film and how his Coptic Christian background helped him bring the biblical figure to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 分
  • Does Faith Build Stronger Families?: UVA’s Brad Wilcox Shares the Data

    Does Faith Build Stronger Families?: UVA’s Brad Wilcox Shares the Data
    2026/09/27
    University of Virginia Research Professor and Author Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization, Brad Wilcox has researched two main arguments: children from stable two-parent homes excel in school, and parents who attend worship services regularly have stronger marriages. While schools often blame economic gaps or systemic issues for performance disparities, Brad argues it's time to factor family structure and marriage data into the equation. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, he offers a "just the facts" look at how family values drive success—and he knows what he's talking about! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 分
  • Ishmael and Isaac: Estranged Brothers No More

    Ishmael and Isaac: Estranged Brothers No More
    2026/10/04
    Former radical Muslim Kamal Saleem and Messianic Jewish Rabbi Jonathan Cahn discuss how faith in Jesus Christ offers the ultimate reconciliation for the descendants of Ishmael and Isaac, transcending centuries of strife, political diplomacy, and recent Middle East conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 分
  • James Talarico's Religion Comments Continue To Spark Controversy

    James Talarico's Religion Comments Continue To Spark Controversy
    2026/10/11
    “God's Word issues a stern warning that false teachers receive greater condemnation.” - Dr. Alex McFarland Election Day is just a few weeks away and the Texas Senate Race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is a key battleground race. While both candidates have sparked controversy, James Talarico's comment that “God is non-binary," remains a key soundbite. Gaining the attention of voters, fellow candidates, and most importantly the faith community. Theologian and national speaker Dr. Alex McFarland heard Talarico's comments and immediately wanted to understand the theology behind his words. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Dr. Alex McFarland lays out the case for caring about Talarico’s soul, not his politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 分
  • What's Next For Pope Leo XIV's Papacy?

    What's Next For Pope Leo XIV's Papacy?
    2026/10/18
    Pope Leo XIV is on the road to healing after his cancer surgery this week, but the sudden lung cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future of his papacy. Elected at just 69 in 2025, the first American Bishop of Rome was expected to have a much longer tenure than his predecessors. Fresh off a grueling pilgrimage to France and still scheduled for an 11-day trip to South America, does this show his resilience... or a sense of urgency before time runs out? On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, papal biographer Elise Ann Allen shares her thoughts on the pope's first major health crisis. Having interviewed him for Pope Leo XIV: The Biography, Elise reveals what the man is like beyond the papal mystique—and looks back to Lourdes, France, where Pope Leo drank from the miraculous spring water at the Grotto of Massabielle, wondering what he knew about his health even then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 分