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Ending Federal Funding for Irreversible Gender Procedures on Children
By David E. Smith   |   12.19.25
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new steps to curb irreversible “sex-rejecting” procedures on children—citing evidence of lasting medical harm. Federal funding may soon be cut off to hospitals that continue putting radical so-called "gender" ideology ahead of the welfare of children.
Protecting Innocence
By Thomas Hampson   |   12.19.25
Megan was five years old when her innocence began to unravel. What started as “approved” school reading led to pornography addiction, online predators, and devastating consequences. Her story exposes how trusted institutions failed—and why parents can no longer afford to look away.
Dr. Mohler: Why Abortions Are Rising Despite the Fall of Roe
By David E. Smith   |   12.18.25
Roe v. Wade may be gone, but the abortion crisis is not. Abortions are rising—and the reason goes deeper than law or policy. Scripture tells us why the human heart remains the real battlefield.
Turn Your Required Distribution Into Doubled Impact
By David E. Smith   |   12.17.25
If God has entrusted you with an RMD this year, please prayerfully consider using it to strengthen faith and family in Illinois. Every gift to IFI will be doubled through December 31—amplifying your faithful stewardship.
A Gift Beyond Description
Ho Ho Ho and a bottle of Tums! Isn’t that what Christmas shopping sometimes becomes? Crowds to avoid, internet sell outs, kids asking for more than you can afford…you know, welcome to our favorite season!
Religious Freedom: Our Roots, Our Responsibility
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   12.15.25
Christians are being persecuted worldwide, often with impunity, while many Americans remain unaware. Religious freedom is both a Christian imperative and a foundational American principle worth defending.
Abortion and the American Church
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   12.13.25
According to the 2025 State of Theology Survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries, a shocking 42% of Christians believe that abortion is not a sin. In addition to this, 9% of Christians are unsure about what God thinks about abortion. 
2025 End-of-Year Matching Challenge!
By David E. Smith   |   12.13.25
Big news! Several generous donors have stepped forward with a $150,000 matching challenge for IFI. That means every gift you make before December 31 will have double the impact on our mission in 2025.
Defending Truth with Riley Gaines Barker
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   12.13.25
Riley Gaines Barker was a NCAA Division 1 swimmer who gained national attention when she stood up for women's sports and women's spaces. Her unapologetic dedication to defending women in women's sports comes from her lived experience in the NCAA and from her conviction as a Christian.
Should Christians Try to Reform the Public School System?
By Israel Wayne   |   12.12.25
For more than a century, American Christians have assumed, without biblical warrant, that the civil government ought to oversee the education of children.
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