IVF is Not the Answer to Your Infertility– (There’s a Better One)
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   12.06.25
Often when couples are struggling with fertility issues, the automatic thought is that IVF (invitro-fertilization) is the only answer.
Fake Clinics?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   12.04.25
Crisis Pregnancy Centers have been under attack for decades. In the fight for the rights and protections of the preborn, the pro-abortion movement has been intent upon shutting down and de-legitimizing crisis pregnancy centers.
True Freedom Means Defunding Abortion
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.20.25
July 4th is celebrated every year with fireworks, family barbecues, and enjoyment of freedom. July 4, 2026, however, is being marked as an ominous and dark day in the pro-life community.
Your Purchase Makes a Difference
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.17.25
Christians often overlook the simplest tool we have for shaping culture: how we spend our money. Corporations reveal their values every day — and many of the biggest diaper brands openly support abortion. It’s time for Christians to take our spending seriously.
Stay Connected
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.14.25
This past Friday evening, Illinois Family Institute hosted our annual Faith, Family & Freedom Banquet featuring Riley Gaines Barker.
Moody Bible Institute v. Chicago Board of Education
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.07.25
On November 4, 2025, the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Moody Bible Institute against the Chicago Board of Education on the grounds of religious discrimination.
Is Religion Gaining Traction?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.03.25
A recent poll from Pew Research revealed that a growing number of American adults (31%) are seeing the rise of religious influence in everyday American life.
Affordable Financial Services from the Faith Based Credit Union Alliance
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.01.25
Christianity has always been the pioneer of biblical equality, true community, and proper stewardship throughout the centuries.
Instagram Announces ‘PG-13’ Update for Teen Accounts
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.25.25
Instagram is one of the most popular social media apps that teenagers are regularly spending their time on. Instagram is also one of the most dangerous apps.
Continuing Support for Students with Boxes of Hope
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.24.25
When government programs fall short, the Church steps up. Firehouse Chapel’s Boxes of Hope has provided over 15,000 meals to hungry students in Illinois’ southern suburbs—living out Jesus’ words in Matthew 25.
The Hidden Dangers of Snapchat for Minors
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.22.25
At its root, allowing your minor to use Snapchat is a dangerous idea. Temporary stories, 24-hour messages, and hidden content make social media accountability and transparency almost impossible which can easily tempt children to send compromising and inappropriate pictures and engage in bullying activities.
Swim Against the Current
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.20.25
Riley Gaines Barker shows what it means to live for Christ in a world that worships success. Don’t miss her challenge to the IFI audience to live boldly, stand firm in faith, and follow Christ above all.
Pastor: ‘Abortion Protects the Life of Children’
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.15.25
I have always been pro-life. However, since having my daughter this past June, I have become even more pro-life– if that was even possible.
The FDA Is Lying About the Abortion Drug
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.14.25
The FDA just approved another deadly abortion pill—this time from Evita Solutions, a company proudly claiming to “normalize” abortion. But research shows 1 in 10 women suffer serious complications from this drug. It’s unsafe for women, lethal for babies, and reckless policy from Washington.
School District 128 Continues to Violate Title IX
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.08.25
On August 29, 2024, an 18 year-old adult male student walked unannounced into Libertyville High School’s girls’ locker room. He proceeded to change in front of minor girls. Not only this, he – a legal adult – observed the girls as they changed.
Alyssa Sonnenburg
Alyssa Sonnenburg

Alyssa Sonnenburg is a disciple of Jesus and a dedicated wife and mom. She serves as an author, executive assistant, and radio personality representing Illinois Family Institute on WPEO’s “The Good Word” Program and “Next Generation Roundtable” with Point of View. With a passion for biblical truth, she seeks to use words and conversations to bring clarity to her culture and generation.

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