Chemical Abortion Goes Before the Fifth Circuit
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.14.26
On September 9th, 2026, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in the high-stakes case, Louisiana v. FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Trump Administration Proposes Child Care Subsidies for Stay-at-Home Parents
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.12.26
Early September, the Trump Administration was reported to have drafted a plan to allow eligible married stay-at-home parents to receive federal child care subsidies under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).
U.S. Senate Report Reveals Mifepristone Companies Complicit in Abortion Drug Crisis
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.04.26
A U.S. Senate report reveals that manufacturers of the chemical abortion drug Mifepristone are completely ignoring basic FDA safety guardrails. Mail-order distribution leaves women without in-person medical care while ending the lives of preborn babies.
The End of the West?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.29.26
America’s only hope is not political power but repentance and healing through Jesus Christ. Seth Gruber’s new documentary, The Last Stand, reveals how the Sexual Revolution set the clock ticking for Western civilization and calls Christians to radical obedience and bold action.
What Is Your Source of Truth?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.28.26
When God’s Word is rejected as the source of truth, people are easily swept away by lies, confusion, and darkness. Feelings change. Culture shifts. But God’s truth remains firm, trustworthy, and eternal. What is your foundation?
“Italian Brainrot” is Targeting Your Kids
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.26.26
Few parents are aware of “Italian Brainrot”—AI-generated content exposing young children to sensory overload and dark themes. It’s vital to stay aware of what’s shaping youth culture, monitor what your kids watch online, and learn how to respond biblically.
Is Your Church One of Them?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.21.26
If your church does not have an official statement on the Sanctity of Human Life, as it relates to abortion and assisted suicide, now is the time.
Illinois Gets Sued Over “Physician-Assisted Suicide” Law
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.19.26
On August 11, 2026, the Thomas More Society, a Chicago non-profit law firm, issued a press release announcing a formal lawsuit against the State of Illinois on behalf of Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, the Lutheran Care Center, and four Illinois physicians.
The MYA Network Lies to Women
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.10.26
The debate over early pregnancy imagery: Is first trimester tissue just a "mass of cells"? Science shows that by 7-weeks, a developing fetus already has a distinct heartbeat, unique DNA, and emerging brain and organ structures.
Will You Regret Having Kids? These Women Seem to Think So…
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   08.07.26
When a 36-year-old woman asked internet commenters if she would regret staying childfree, the responses revealed a disturbing cultural shift: even mothers were warning her not to have kids. Selfishness is never the path to true joy.
Trump Defunds Sex Ed in Schools
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.31.26
A major win for parents and taxpayers: President Trump has cut $67M in federal funding from radical, so-called "comprehensive" sex ed in government schools that promoted sexual experimentation for students. Abstinence until marriage and monogamy thereafter is the proven, biblical model.
New Study: The Abortion Drug is in Our Drinking Water
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.30.26
As chemical abortions now account for the vast majority of abortions nationwide, serious questions are being raised about federal oversight and environmental testing. Urge state and federal lawmakers to take action to protect America's drinking water.
TAKE ACTION: Protect the Preborn
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.24.26
Science and Scripture agree: life begins at fertilization. It’s time for federal law to recognize equal protection under the 14th Amendment for preborn babies. Read more about S. 3667 & H.R. 722 and send a message urging your federal lawmakers to vote YES.
VP Vance and Usha Welcome Arrival of Fourth Baby
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.23.26
History in the making! Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance have welcomed baby boy Alec Neel Vance—making him the first child born to a sitting U.S. Vice President in over 150 years.
How I’m Choosing to “Waste” my 20s
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   07.17.26
The culture says marriage and kids "waste" your 20s. But what if building a family is actually the most fulfilling way to spend those years? IFI's Alyssa Sonnenburg pushes back against the modern hookup culture and shares why she chose a different path:
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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