In the closing remarks on debate in the Iowa House of Representatives over the Protect Life Amendment on Jan. 27, State Rep. Steven Holt, R-Denison, corrected several myths and misunderstandings […]
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TFL Capitol Connection, Ep. 3: Huge victories spark excitement
Exciting news is coming from the Iowa Capitol, it seems almost daily, as pro-life and pro-family legislators are moving quickly to get some key priorities passed. The FAMiLY Leader’s Bob […]
TFL Capitol Connection, Ep. 2: Big bills moving fast on life, education, donor privacy
This week at the Iowa Capitol has seen significant movement on some huge bills that impact Iowans and sit atop The FAMiLY Leader’s priority list. TFL’s Bob Vander Plaats and […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep. 1: Governor speaks, session begins, with reason for hope
In the video below, The FAMiLY Leader’s Bob Vander Plaats, Chuck Hurley, and Danny Carroll introduce the 2021 legislative session, responding both to the tragic events in Washington, D.C., on […]
TFL election recap: “Iowa won last night”
Bob Vander Plaats and The FAMiLY Leader’s Capitol Team comment the day after Election Day on election returns, including the big story out of Iowa that may be lost in […]
WATCH: Vice President Pence speaks to TFL audience
On Thursday, Oct. 1, Vice President Mike Pence spoke to a COVID-limited, but sold-out crowd at The FAMiLY Leader Foundation’s “Faith in Leadership, America’s Need for Revival” event in Des […]
Tony Evans on racial unrest: ‘This is a divine moment for ecclesiological reset’
On Thursday, June 18, The FAMiLY Leader welcomed leaders of sister state organizations from around the country to a Zoom meeting on racial reconciliation with Dr. Tony Evans of Oak […]
End-of-session update: 2 pro-life measures pass
In the morning hours of Sunday, June 14, the Iowa Legislature, after 16 continuous hours of session, passed a pair of pro-life measures: The “Alfie Evans” bill, which protects children […]
Iowa begins to open: What does it mean?
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced many of the restrictions we have lived under during the COVID-19 crisis will be lifted June 1. What does it mean for churches, for […]
VIDEO: Burdened Iowa leaders need your prayers
The FAMiLY Leader’s Bob Vander Plaats and Greg Baker discuss meetings with Church, state, and national leaders, who have governed under a heavy, human burden for weeks. These servants of […]
Governor’s press conference highlights church response
The FAMiLY Leader’s Vice President of Church Engagement Greg Baker joined Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds by invitation for her daily live press conference on Friday, May 1. Baker shared an […]
VIDEO: Iowa opens, but what about churches?
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has defended religious liberty and issued a new proclamation about opening churches. But with liberty comes responsibility. TFL’s Bob Vander Plaats and Greg Baker discuss how […]