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Speaking of Kids...

First Focus on Children

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Who speaks for kids when decisions about their education, health, and safety are being made? You do! Children need our collective attention and voice. You’ve found Speaking of Kids…, a podcast series from First Focus on Children, that uncovers why children are an afterthought in politics. We'll discuss how we can unify our efforts to demand change that will improve the well-being of all our kids. Your hosts are Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby of First Focus on Children, a bipartis ...
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby interviews Lindsey Graham, who became an "accidental conservative icon" in 2020 when she fought against COVID-19 lockdowns that impacted her businesses. Lindsey shares how her life took an unexpected turn and ho…
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In this episode, hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech Looby chat with Dr. Terry Brooks, executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, a nonprofit watchdog for Kentucky's kids. Dr. Brooks has successfully worked with Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to make necessary improvements for the lives of children across the state, such as supporting …
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by Tracy Shannon, who shares her tragic story of her 14-year marriage that ended when her husband began medically transitioning into a woman. Tracy reveals how gender ideology impacted and ultimately d…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by Ian Giatti, an actor turned journalist with The Christian Post. They discuss the importance of Christians finding their voice in the midst of the cultural tide and making a difference by standing up…
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Check out one of our favorite episodes! Our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby welcome Dr. C. Kirabo Jackson, a researcher, professor, journal editor, and member of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors. Dr. Jackson discusses his findings that research with respect to investing in both early childhood and K-12 education consi…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! In another lively 'Krabby' episode, Abby and Kris delve into the first presidential debate, scrutinizing President Biden's past moral history of lying and plagiarism, and evaluating Trump's performance. They also tac…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby is joined by Jackie Schlegal, founder and executive director of Texans for Medical Freedom. Jackie shares her personal story of adverse experiences with vaccines given to her eldest child and explains why she pa…
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In this episode, hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech Looby chat with Phyllis Rabinowitz, Co-Founder and Co-President of the R Baby Foundation. Phyllis co-founded the R Baby Foundation with her husband, Andrew, after the loss of their nine-day-old daughter, Rebecca Ava, due to a misdiagnosis in the emergency room. The R Baby Foundation is the first an…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby welcomes special guest Mike Rowe to discuss his latest project with TBN, "Something to Stand For," and reflect on his influential career in reality TV. FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Instagram - Facebook - Twitte…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Pro-Life Activist Dr. Michael New joins Abby and discusses the misinformation and research surrounding the pro-life and abortion movements. FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter…
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In this episode, co-host Bruce Lesley chats with Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), chair of the Dads Caucus. Rep. Gomez launched the Dads Caucus after a photo of him holding and caring for his son Hodge on the House floor went viral. Rep. Gomez talks about moms have been the “default parent” and the importance of fathers stepping up for kids both at home an…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby sits down with Randy Kay, renowned author of several books on near-death experiences. Randy shares his profound story of dying, visiting heaven, and meeting Jesus. They engage in an awe-inspiring conversation th…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Join Abby and Kris as they share the inspiring story behind the founding of Abby's first ministry, 'And Then There Were None,' which supports abortion workers seeking to leave the industry. The ministry has successfu…
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In this episode, co-host Bruce Lesley chats with Mike Hixenbaugh, a senior investigative reporter for NBC News about the ongoing attacks on public schools across the country. They discuss Hixenbaugh’s new book, “They Came for the Schools: One Town's Fight Over Race and Identity, and the New War for America's Classrooms,” which documents the culture…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Abby welcomes Jon Seidl, author and mental health professional, to discuss the critical issue of mental health within the church, especially in light of recent comments from Pastor John MacArthur. They explore the da…
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In this episode, co-host Messellech Looby chats with Academy Award-nominated actor Taraji P. Henson about the complexities and opportunities around supporting Black youth in the midst of the country’s current mental health crisis. Henson created The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in memory of her late father, who struggled with mental health chal…
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Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more! Join Abby as she sits down with Jeff King, the president of International Christian Concern, to discuss his powerful testimony and the pressing issue of Christian persecution worldwide. Jeff shares personal insights …
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To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re showcasing the voices and stories of some of our moms at First Focus on Children. Host Messellech Looby shares the mic with First Focus on Children’s Vice President for Early Childhood and Public Health Policy Averi Pakulis, Vice President of Operations Trenessa Freeman, and Vice President of Advocacy and Mobilizati…
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Abby hosts a compelling conversation with Matt Lorens, a former IT professional at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), the Planned Parenthood headquarters in New York. Matt sheds light on the organization's impact on young people and reveals his personal journey of leaving the organization. Tune in as he shares his insights, experi…
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Join Abby as she warmly welcomes Bridgette Cameron to share her inspiring testimony of faith and trust in God's plan and timing. As the sister of renowned siblings Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, Bridgette opens up about her journey, including her aspirations to pursue a career in acting that did not come to fruition. Through her experiences…
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Abby McCloskey, who directed the Convergence Collaborative on Supports for Working Families, a project bringing together 31 family policy leaders of diverse ideologies and included our co-host Bruce Lesley. The Convergence process issued a final report entitled In This …
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The number one thing that is killings us more than anything in this culture is the condition of the men. Join Abby for a thought-provoking discussion with Steve Deace as they explore the critical role of men in family and culture. Delving into timely topics such as feminism in the church and beyond, Abby and Steve engage in a candid dialogue that c…
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Representative Rosa DeLauro, a top champion for children in Congress and the chair of the babies caucus. Rep. DeLauro, who is the ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee, has spent decades in Congress and consistently advocated for kids to be a priority in …
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Dive into the latest current events with a critical lens as Abby and Kris dissect Biden's Biblical illiteracy, the discourse around Lizzo's recent post and body positivity, the rise of classroom wokeness, and more. Join us as we navigate through the complexities of contemporary issues, offering insightful analysis and thought-provoking commentary o…
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Skillet singer John Cooper delves into his thought-provoking book, "Wimpy, Weak, and Woke." In this insightful episode, John candidly examines the threats posed to Christian principles in American society. He offers profound insights into the challenges facing believers today and provides valuable guidance on standing firm in one's faith amidst soc…
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Big Bro Jake went on location to San Diego, California and finally got his big sister, "Hey Sis" aka Tracie Woodley to come on the show. They broke down all of the madness surrounding Diddy aka Sean Combs and all of the allegations that surround him "allegedly". They also do America's Favorite Segment, Big Bro Jake's Bae Bites of Love. They also re…
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, co-founder and executive director of MomsRising, an organization that champions workforce issues facing women, mothers and families. Rowe-Finkbeiner co-founded MomsRising in 2006 after a family health crisis pushed her out of the labor force and…
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Abby is joined by Chloe Cole, who shares her experience of transitioning at a young age and then detransitioning later. Chloe opens up about the challenges she faced within the LGBTQ community and her activism against transgenderism. FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Instagram - Facebook - TwitterBy The Edifi Podcast Network
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In this episode, BBJ breaks down the madness that's going on with the wild story of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara...he feels there's more to the story. We also take an audio joyride with Jake as he documented his 26.2 mile marathon journey and why he did it...and a BIG announcement regarding the next guest on Big Bro Jake's Bae B…
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Check out one of our favorite episodes! Hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Professor Luke Shaefer about “Rx Kids,” their innovative program to support pregnant women and infants in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Hanna-Attisha is a pediatrician and activist best known for leading studies that exposed the dead…
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Abby welcomes special guest Rebecca Kiessling to the podcast. Rebecca shares her deeply personal journey as a survivor of sexual assault, conceived through the rape of her mother. Together, Abby and Rebecca tackle the complex and controversial topic of abortion in cases of rape, diving into the ethical and moral considerations surrounding this issu…
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Big Bro Jake is back...again...for how long we don't know...but he talks about the horrible writer's block he's experienced, how he has bounced back from what has hindered him and what he plans to do in the future. He also breaks down why he's doing The Los Angeles Marathon for a THIRD time and that he will never be that bored again to do something…
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Join Abby for a heart-to-heart conversation with Hillary Little, a mother whose journey with her son's Trisomy 18 diagnosis unfolds in a powerful discussion. Together, they delve into the sensitive topic of abortion, shining a light on the Kate Cox case and examining the complexities surrounding abortion decisions following adverse diagnoses in the…
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with poverty experts Megan Curran and Sophie Collyer about the Child Tax Credit. As top researchers at Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy, Collyer and Curran produce groundbreaking work on poverty and the child tax credit. In this episode, they explain…
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Joshua Broome was once basking in fame and money — but he was miserable. Once one of the world's most well-known porn stars, Broome nearly lost his life before leaving it all behind and later finding Jesus. Now, he's telling his story in "7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life: What My Journey from Porn Star to Preacher Taught Me About the Truth That Sets…
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Representative Suzanne Bonamici. Rep. Bonamici, who has represented Oregon’s 1st district in Congress since 2012, has been an avid Champion for children throughout her career and achieved the #1 slot on First Focus Campaign for Children’s 2023 Legislative Scorecard. The…
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"If we don't stand for the children in this generation, who will do it?" Abby is joined by special guest, Heidi St. John, to discuss advocating for children in various areas of society. Together, they raise a powerful alarm about safeguarding children from the pervasive anti-Biblical worldview that permeates our culture. FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA…
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The Big Brother Jake Podcast recorded episode 220 from Radio Row at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. BBJ discusses his likes and dislikes of his time in Vegas. Friend of the show and NBC Sports Broadcaster Noah Eagle stopped by to catch up and let us know what he's up to. Nitecast Media owner and host of The NH Experience, Nick …
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On the season finale of "Politely Rude," Brian and Pam Wheelock drop by to tell their story. Here's a bit about them from their bio: "Brian and Pam desire to see the church change their ways in how they are treating those who identify as homosexual. Brian Wheelock’s journey of leaving his gay identity was incredible and challenging, but Brian truly…
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Professor Luke Shaefer about “Rx Kids,” their innovative program to support pregnant women and infants in Flint, Michigan. Dr. Hanna-Attisha is a pediatrician and activist best known for leading studies that exposed the deadly levels of lead i…
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Join Abby and medical professional Lara Cole in a candid conversation exposing the cracks in the corporate medical system. In this episode, they unveil the shortcomings of the American healthcare system. Together, they passionately advocate for constructive changes and improved support systems, offering valuable insights on reshaping healthcare for…
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Fitness expert Vinnie Tortorich joins the show to discuss how to get healthy, breaking down the best ways to get motivated and build a better you. From tips to sharing important truths, he joins Abby with a truly powerful message. FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Instagram - Facebook - TwitterBy The Edifi Podcast Network
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby chat with pediatrician and former congressional candidate Dr. Annie Andrews and political strategist Renee Harvey about their new political action committee (PAC) for children, Their Future. Our Vote. Dr. Andrews, a children’s hospital doctor, highlighted the invisibility of chil…
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Abby delves into the unsettling realm of Satan's influence, demonic oppression, and the pervasive presence of evil in contemporary society. Joining Abby in this riveting discussion are Dawn and Mike, who courageously share their firsthand encounters with evil forces. FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA - Instagram - Facebook - Twitter…
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In this episode, our hosts Bruce Lesley and Messellech “Selley” Looby speak with Nell Menefee-Libey, public policy manager for the National WIC Association. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, better known as WIC, supports healthy pregnancy, healthy postpartum recovery and optimal child development. The Nati…
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Join Abby in a thought-provoking conversation with Katy Faust, the founder and president of "Them Before Us." In this episode, Abby and Katy explore crucial topics surrounding children's rights, pro-life advocacy, surrogacy, adoption, reproductive technology, and more. They discuss the importance of setting a worldview foundation in your children. …
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BBJ catches up with one of his closest childhood friends from San Bernardino, California, Jason Moore. Jason was an amazing three star athlete at Pacific High School. Jason went on to play in the NFL before becoming a police officer for the Aurora (Colorado) Police Department. He shares his story of his road to success, what it took to get him ther…
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