Listen to Jeff Laszloffy's brief updates on Montana policies that could affect your family. Visit our website at http://www.MontanaFamily.org for more information!
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Welcome to the Family Matters Podcast! Brought to you by the Montana Family Foundation. Join Chief Legal Counsel, Derek Oestreicher, and Grassroots Director, Patrick Webb, as we engage in faith-fueled conversations about pressing issues, current events, and politics in the Big Sky State. When it comes to faith and freedom -- Family really Matters!
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Your fourteen-year-old is in the process of learning to manage strong feelings, understanding their increased expectations at home, growing friendships, and attempting to meet academic standards. All of these new experiences can feel overwhelming. Now is the time to build a trusting relationship with your child/teen and support them in managing their own actions, solving problems, and making healthy decisions. Knowing how to offer this parental support is not easy. Parents and those in a par ...
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Your nine-year-old is growing fast and is busy with friends and school. Supporting your child as they develop healthy skills, routines, and relationships is essential for their continued positive growth. As a parent or someone in a parenting role, you can choose purposeful ways to interact with your nine-year-old that build a strong relationship while developing their social and emotional skills. Now is the right time to support your child in growing their confidence, respect, and the abilit ...
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Inside the Legislature with Special Guest Kyle Schmauch
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Join Derek and Patrick for an in depth conversation concerning the Legislature, policymaking, and legislative priorities for the upcoming 2025 Session in Montana!By Montana Family Foundation
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Pro-Life Montana with special guest Sharon Nason
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Join Derek and Patrick, with special guest Sharon Nason, for a discussion concerning Pro-life Montana, CI-128, and the spiritual battle that manifests in the form of abortion and assisted suicide policy.By Montana Family Foundation
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With Tuesday's Primary Election completed, we hope you are encouraged by all the good news around Montana. Join Derek and Patrick to hear about the Primary Election Results, an update on CI-128, and encouraging news from around the state.By Montana Family Foundation
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Do you know who you are voting for in the Primary Election next week? Have you studied the candidates and the issues? To be an informed voter, check out this week's podcast to learn more about the Montana Voter Guide Join Patrick and Derek as they discuss the importance of being an informed voter!By Montana Family Foundation
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A recent graduation speech from Super Bowl Champion and pro-life advocate, Harrison Butker, has sparked outrage from the "woke" mob, but was his speech really controversial? Does standing for truth and traditional marriage warrant Butker's treatment as a pariah? Join Patrick and Derek for an analysis of the cancel culture's attempt to silence truth…
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Montana Church Ambassador Network with Special Guest Keith Downey
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What is the proper role of the Church in our culture? Should the Church be on offense or defense when it comes to political issues? What can Christians do to engage in political issues from a Biblical standpoint? Join Patrick and Derek with special guest Keith Downey, Director of the Montana Church Ambassador Network, to address these questions and…
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Will Montana become an abortion destination or will voters decline to sign CI-128? How can you get involved to help defend the pre-born? Join Derek and Patrick as they provide an update with the latest news about CI-128 in Montana.By Montana Family Foundation
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The Biden Administration recently asked the country to support women and women's sports, but simultaneously promulgated rule changes to Title IX to allow gender-confused men to compete against women. How can we honor, protect, and cherish real women this Mother's Day? Join Derek and Patrick for a discussion about Title IX and defending women from d…
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The post Why Did He Run? appeared first on Montana Family Foundation.By Jeff Laszloffy
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Do you feel like something is coming? Is there a movement taking place in your church; in Montana; in the United States? Join Patrick and Derek to discuss whether we can expect a Great Awakening in this time, and if so, how we can prepare and participate. For more information, please visit: The Montana Family Foundation…
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Parental Rights Under Attack in the Big Sky
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Where do parental rights originate? When is it appropriate for the government to interfere with the rights of parents? How can parents defend their children and families from the modern attacks on the family unit and parental authority? Join Derek and Patrick for this week's discussion concerning the origin of parental rights, Supreme Court precede…
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Big Sky Life Books with Lindsey Vroegindewey
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Can you really judge a book by its cover? Lindsey Vroegindewey's company, Big Sky Life Books, makes it possible for parents to purchase books without worrying that their children will be exposed to an agenda that degrades the family unit, embraces negativity, or dishonors God. Join Derek and Patrick for a conversation about an online bookstore with…
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Do you have a passion for politics or political issues, but you aren't quite sure how to do it? Join Patrick and Derek as they talk about 10 rules for engagement in politics from a Christian perspective. Link to Voices of Montana interview: Abortion “Rights” Ballot Proposal Concerns Pro-Family Group - Voices of Montana…
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On this Good Friday, the world around us may seem dark, stressful, and overwhelming, but the hope that Resurrection Sunday brings can inspire us to do great things! Join Derek and Patrick for a discussion about all the hope we can find in the coming season, and the hope that we can find when we place our trust in Jesus Christ!…
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Recent disclosure of internal communications from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) demonstrate that "gender-affirming care" is a pseudoscience built on an unproven ideology that endangers the most vulnerable in our society. Join Derek and Patrick to learn more about the WPATH files and how Christians should not affi…
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Genuine Advocacy in Tune with the Holy Spirit with Special Guest Hailey Oestreicher
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God created men and women to view and interact with the world in different ways, which includes different perspectives about issues of life, marriage, family, religious liberty, and educational freedom. Tune in for conversation with Chief Legal Counsel Derek Oestreicher and his lovely bride, Hailey Oestreicher, concerning the most pressing issues f…
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Are you overwhelmed and discouraged by the constant negativity in our news and politics? Are you searching for encouragement and community in this fallen world? Join Patrick and Derek in a conversation about the importance of hope -- and why Jesus is the answer!By Montana Family Foundation
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Is the American Church awake and paying attention to the attack on faith, family, and freedom? Does the Body of Christ have a role to play in government at the national, state, or local level? Join Derek and Patrick for a review of the book and film "Letter to the American Church" by Eric Metaxas, as well as a discussion of the Church Ambassador Ne…
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The Goal of the Culture War: A Battle for Hearts and Minds
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Have you heard people talk about a culture war? Is the culture war a real thing or just a distraction? Is there a battle for hearts and minds? Join Derek and Patrick for a discussion about the impact of the culture war on the American church, and how Christians can engage in the fight.By Montana Family Foundation
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D.I.N.K. or Don't: Standing up to the attack on Marriage
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Tune in for Derek and Patrick's discussion of the importance of marriage as designed by God and why Believers need to stand their ground in the fight to preserve marriage and family.By Montana Family Foundation
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Implications of the Culture War with Rep. Greg Kmetz
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Join Derek and Patrick for a discussion of the culture war in Montana with Representative Greg Kmetz from Miles City!By Montana Family Foundation
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Conversation concerning the Court with Special Guest: Bowen Greenwood
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Join Derek and Patrick for a discussion with Clerk of the Montana Supreme Court, Bowen Greenwood, regarding faithful service in state government, the power of prayer for our state and our courts, and the role of Christians in politics.By Montana Family Foundation
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Tune in this week to the Family Matters Podcast as Derek and Patrick discuss the transgender ideology sweeping our nation and our culture, and how the Montana Family Foundation is defending God's design for family and humanity.By Montana Family Foundation
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Derek and Patrick discuss the concept of school choice, empowering families to place their children in the best educational environment possible, and the status of the education freedom movement in Montana.By Montana Family Foundation
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Tune in for Derek and Patrick's discussion regarding the Constitutional Initiative proposed by Planned Parenthood. For more information please visit www.montanafamily.orgBy Montana Family Foundation
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Join Derek Oestreicher and Patrick Webb to learn about the mission and vision of the Montana Family Foundation, the goals for the organization, and the goals for the Family Matters Podcast. Learn more at www.montanafamily.org.By Montana Family Foundation
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Mixed Messages About Marijuana for Your 9-Year-Old
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Do 9-year-olds even know what marijuana is? Well, they get plenty of mixed messages about marijuana, so Montana parents need to be discussing with them. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your s…
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A parent teaching responsibility to a 9-year-old in Montana involves learning to care for themself, their relationships, their stuff, and their commitments. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing yo…
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The key to many Montana parenting challenges, like dealing with peer pressure about alcohol for your 14-year-old child, is finding ways to communicate. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your sk…
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For 9-year-olds, repairing harm is growing the skill of responsibility through mending hurt relationships and broken objects with help from Montana parents. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing yo…
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Being highly competitive and critical of themselves and others adds to 9-year-olds’ stress and anxiety; they need the support of caring parents in Montana.By Center for Health and Safety Culture
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The healthier your parent relationship is with your Montana 9-year-old, the less often you will have situations of disrespect between the two of you. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skil…
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Stress and anxiety can be very real for Montana 14-year-olds as they begin to enter the world of crushes, raging hormones, and parents not around as often. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing you…
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Talking About Differences for Your 14-Year-Old
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14-year-olds may have questions about differences between people, and their Montana parents should address these by talking about differences with them. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your s…
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Parents and teens (age 14) in Montana can work together to discuss, plan, and practice the skills of responsibility. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skills. Parenting is not easy, and ev…
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Mixed Messages About Marijuana for Your 14-Year-Old
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When teens (age 14) receive mixed messages about marijuana that are addressed by parents in Montana, they are more likely to make responsible decisions. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your s…
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Parents in Montana need to ask themselves what positive behavior they are trying get from their 14-year-old as they guide them in repairing harm. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skills. …
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Talking About Differences for Your 9-Year-Old
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Talking about differences among people and other topics that can be uncomfortable strengthens Montana parents’ relationships with their 9-year-olds. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your skill…
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As a parent, you can help your Montana teen (age 15) develop self-control and self-discipline, required for managing anger that can turn into disrespect. Now is the right time for parents and those in a parenting role to gain confidence using a process that creates an environment for strengthening your relationship with your child and growing your …
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