Commentary by Greg Baker Of the unique powers of government, perhaps the most important is that of sovereign, the final authority. The sovereign is the one who at the end […]
Year: 2018
State of the Union reaction: “Trump delivered”
Bob Vander Plaats has told Donald Trump to his face that he will both cheer him on when he does well and hold him accountable when he goes outside the […]
When the Church’s shepherds speak to shepherds of government
Following week 3 of Iowa’s 2018 legislative session, TFL’s Vice President of Church Engagement Greg Baker shares his heart on how bringing pastors to the Capitol blesses both the government […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep.3: “Teaching, not preaching”
The FAMiLY LEADER’s Drew Zahn and Danny Carroll sat down to discuss the third week of the 2018 Iowa legislative session: Two top developments this week came on the issues […]
The Timeless Voice: Why our legislature needs to pray
Commentary by Greg Baker Like in most state capitols across America, the Iowa State Capitol begins each morning in prayer. As the culture becomes more secular, many wonder, what is […]
Congressional prayer: “So much more than a tradition”
TFL’s Vice President of Church Engagement Greg Baker explains why opening prayer may be the single, most important part of governing a state. Are YOU in the loop on the […]
“The best human trafficking event in 27 years”
TFL’s Director of Family Policy Chuck Hurley takes you inside the Iowa governor’s office for this historic day. For more insider looks at the Iowa Capitol, click here to sign […]
How Christians should engage the Trump wars
Commentary by Bob Vander Plaats In a Washington Post piece this week, columnist Michael Gerson criticizes evangelical Trump supporters for excusing the president’s moral failures in exchange for “political benefits.” […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep. 2: “Prayer doesn’t only move mountains”
The FAMiLY LEADER’s Bob Vander Plaats, Chuck Hurley, and Danny Carroll sat down to discuss the second week of the 2018 Iowa legislative session: The trio opened with a discussion […]
MSNBC asks: What do YOU think of Trump’s first year?
Lights, camera, action! National network MSNBC brought correspondent Rehema Ellis and a full camera crew to The FAMiLY LEADER offices to talk to Iowa evangelicals about President Donald Trump’s first […]
President Trump, Gov. Reynolds sign proclamations of religious freedom
In honor of the Jan. 16, 1786, enacting of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, both President Donald Trump and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued proclamations declaring Jan. 16, 2018, […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep. 1: “Life looms large”
The FAMiLY LEADER’s Bob Vander Plaats, Chuck Hurley, and Danny Carroll sat down to discuss the first week of the 2018 Iowa legislative session: The discussion opened with a review […]