The Family Matters Podcast

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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!

  1. May 27

    Part 2: Becoming a Lawyer at the height of WOKE Culture — “You’re Not Allowed to Say That”

    Part 2: Becoming a Lawyer in Today’s Woke Culture — “You’re Not Allowed to Say That” | Trevor Funseth After technical difficulties cut short our first conversation with Trevor Funseth, he joined us again to share much of what was lost from that original discussion. In this episode, Trevor opens up about becoming a lawyer at the height of woke culture, navigating law school and public discourse in an increasingly hostile ideological climate, and why young people are searching for truth and stability in a chaotic world. We also discuss housing affordability, the pro-life movement, free speech, and the importance of speaking clearly and courageously to the next generation.

    45 min

  2. May 20

    What Does the Bible Say About Abortion? 43% to 53% of Regular Churchgoers Identify as Pro-Life

    When Samuel Green was just seven years old, he first learned what abortion was. From that moment on, God placed a burden on his heart to help end it. That calling shaped the course of his entire life. Today, Samuel serves as the founder and president of Reason for Life, a ministry dedicated to educating Christians on the sanctity of human life and equipping them to defend the unborn with truth, compassion, and conviction. Before founding Reason for Life, Samuel worked at Alliance Defending Freedom, where he defended religious liberty, free speech, and the sanctity of life in major legal battles, including work connected to the overturn of Roe V. Wade. Samuel joined our show to discuss what the Bible says about abortion, why the pro-life worldview matters, and how Christians can speak about life with both courage and clarity.

    43 min

  3. May 12

    The Fight for Homeschool Freedom with Michael Farris

    In this episode of the Family Matters Podcast, Derek sits down with Michael Farris, former CEO of ADF, founder of the Homeschool Legal Defense Association, and Chancellor of Patrick Henry College, to discuss the growing fight for homeschool freedom in America. Whether you homeschool, attend public school, private school, or are simply concerned about the future of the next generation, this conversation is an important reminder that parents must stay actively involved in shepherding and guiding their children in a world constantly competing for their attention, values, and beliefs.

    30 min

  4. May 1

    Knights, Kingdoms, and Christ With Chuck Black

    We had the honor of sitting down with bestselling author Chuck Black, known for his powerful allegorical series including Kingdom’s Edge. His stories have shaped how many families and young readers understand faith, courage, and truth through the lens of knights, kingdoms, and spiritual battle.In this episode of the Family Matters Podcast, Chuck shares the deeper meaning behind his writing, the inspiration for his stories, and why storytelling still matters in shaping the next generation. We also talk about raising kids in today’s culture, the role of imagination in faith, and what it looks like to live with conviction in a world that often pushes back.If you’ve read his books, or want to understand why they’ve impacted so many, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

    18 min

  5. Apr 27

    Why So Many Families Are Leaving Public School (and what happens next) - Featuring Heidi St. John

    Heidi St. John, best selling author, speaker, and founder of MomStrong International, joined us on the Family Matters Podcast during the Montana Homeschool Convention. A longtime homeschool advocate and mother of seven, Heidi has spent decades equipping parents to take an active role in their children’s education and stand firm in their values. We had a thoughtful conversation about the state of education, parental responsibility, and why so many families are choosing a different path.

    21 min

  6. Apr 22

    The SAVE Act With an Actual Election Official

    In this episode, we sit down with local elections official, Angie Paulsen, to talk through what the SAVE Act really does, how elections actually work at the county level, and what voters should know moving forward.

    24 min

  7. Apr 15

    Escaping Communism - Kristen Nuemann's Family Story

    In this episode, Kristen Nuemann shares her family’s powerful story of escaping life under communism including what they experienced from the pressures of everyday life to the life-changing decision to leave it all behind. Kristen’s story is a reminder of what’s at stake.🎙️ Listen in and hear what life under communism was really like and what it took to escape it.

    37 min

  8. Apr 15

    Wait...This Is What Senator Usher Had to Say About Montana

    Wait until you hear what Senator Usher had to say about Montana. From MAHA and Montana-raised agriculture to judicial reform and the role of our courts, this conversation goes deeper than you’d expect. Senator Usher shares his perspective on where Montana is headed, what’s shaping that direction, and how his faith, family, and commitment to freedom guide his work.

    55 min
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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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  • Creator
    Montana Family Foundation
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Montana Family Foundation
  • Show Website
    The Family Matters Podcast

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