Keep Christ in Christmas with Holy Pals Pajamas
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.19.24
For our secular culture, Christmas time is about gift giving, gathering with family, Santa Claus, candy canes, and gingerbread houses. And while these are fun gifts to be enjoyed, we as Christians are called to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
Self Evident: The Story of a Servant of Christ
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.16.24
This exciting episode of Self Evident features special guest, Pastor Caesar LeFlore. Pastor LeFlore has been on the front of the pro-life movement for decades. He served as a United States Marine, and is now the head pastor of Spirit of Liberty church in Markham, IL. He is the executive director of Public School Exit and is the founder of the Good Soil, Good Seed foundation.
What Did States Do With Abortion This Election?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.13.24
The 2024 Presidential Election was vital not only because of the Presidency but also because of 10 states that had abortion rights on the ballot. In the midst of the excitement after Trump’s victory, you may have missed the results of these ballot measures.
Cozy Earth: A Luxury Gift for the Holidays
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.09.24
With the holiday season fast approaching, many people are starting to wonder what they should get their loved ones for Christmas. Unfortunately, so many of the luxury brands we enjoy in America come from companies that don’t prioritize being both high-quality and ethically made. Not so for Cozy Earth.
Put Woke Phone Companies on Silent
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.06.24
It seems as though every crevice of our society has been infested with “wokeness.” Unfortunately, our phone service providers are no exception.
Self Evident: What Is Happening In The Middle East?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   11.05.24
What exactly is happening in the Middle East? Maia Poet is a former Israeli civilian and, in this episode, Maia delves into the horrific realities of what happened on October 7th.
EveryLife: The Changing Lives Club
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.30.24
In April, we introduced you to EveryLife Diapers– the only pro-life diaper company. Unfortunately, major diaper companies such as Huggies, Pampers, Luvs, Honest, and others are regular donors to Planned Parenthood, the leading abortion mill in the United States.
Self Evident: Fleeing Sharia and Finding Christ with Anni Cyrus
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.29.24
Anni Cyrus was born in 1983 in Iran– after the the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Because of this, she grew up in the Islamic Republic of Iran in a strict Islamic family with a father who was a strong, Islamic authority figure.  Anni's one experience outside of the strictness of her family upbringing was her grandmother, who grew up in the free side of Iran before the Islamic Revolution.
VidAngel: Family-Friendly Entertainment
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.24.24
Has this ever happened to you? You sit down with your whole family to watch a movie that looks family-friendly. But halfway through, a random and unnecessary sexual scene pops up, leading you to quickly cover your kids’ eyes and hurriedly tell your spouse to fast-forward. Horrifying, right?
Self Evident: Suing the City & Sharing the Gospel
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.19.24
In this exciting episode, Jenna and Alyssa sit down with Jeremy Chong, a member of the Jim Elliot Fellowship when he studied at Wheaton College. Back in 2019, Jeremy Chong along with the Jim Elliot Fellowship sued the City of Chicago for hampering their freedom of speech as they were preaching the gospel in Millennium Park:
What Would You Say?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.17.24
Should a Christian attend a same-sex “wedding?” Should I use preferred pronouns? Is IVF ethical? Questions like these pervade every inch of our society. Not only our society but also our churches.
Protect Your Kids
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.09.24
There is a crisis in American government schools– especially in liberal states such as Big Blue Illinois. Not only is the crisis moral, but it is also academic – and obviously so.
Facing the Screen Time Dilemma
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.03.24
We are living in the iPad kid generation. Generation Alpha (known “affectionately” as iPad kids)  comprises kids born between 2010 and 2024. They have received the label “iPad kids” for that exact reason – screen time overload.
Self Evident: Toxic Empathy is Making Christians Weak
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.02.24
On September 6th, Self Evident had the amazing opportunity to interview Illinois Family Institute's banquet speaker, Allie Beth Stuckey.
Your Kids Are Not Public School Missionaries
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.26.24
In a recent episode of her podcast Relatable, Allie Beth Stuckey discussed a Christianity Today article written by Stefani McDade entitled “Public School Can Be a Training Ground for Faith.”
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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