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.
Faith, Family & Clean Living
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.08.25
If you have been following the family-friendly series, you know that we at IFI care about parents having affordable, conservative swaps for their families.
Parents, Cancel Your Netflix Subscription Today
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   10.02.25
Elon Musk has called on all parents to cancel their Netflix subscription for health and safety of their children.
What Is Forgiveness?
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.30.25
Erika Kirk’s words of forgiveness at Charlie Kirk’s memorial have stirred deep conversation. Her grace toward her husband’s murderer confronts us with a vital question: how are Christians called to forgive one another?
The Unknown Reality of Christian Slavery in Pakistan
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.26.25
Millions of Christians in Pakistan are trapped in brutal bonded slavery—forced into brick kilns with no escape. Standing in the Word Ministries is setting families free, one by one. Learn how you can help break the chains.
The Next Step for Election Integrity: Proof of Citizenship
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.24.25
Charlie Kirk loved America. He believed in America– in the beautiful Republic that it is and the biblical principles of Christianity that it was founded upon.
College is Not Neutral
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.24.25
Many parents have reported watching both a political and moral shift in their children after they started attending college... More tragically and recently, a notable example is Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk’s murderer.
The Charlie Effect
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.20.25
“The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.” Tertullian wrote these famous words in his work, Apologeticus (“The Apology”), in 197 AD, a work defending Christianity to Roman provincial governors.
Don’t Miss Illinois’ Biggest Faith, Family & Freedom Event
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.16.25
Riley understands first hand the harm that comes when lies are believed. Now more than ever, Christians must know and stand for the truth.
Gen Z, Charlie Kirk Knew What Was Important
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.12.25
Charlie understood the devastation that comes when a generation stops prioritizing what is actually important– faith and family.
Iryna Zarutska’s Murder Was Completely Preventable
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.10.25
By now, you have seen the headlines and footage regarding the tragic murder of Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska. The tragic irony of Iryna’s murder is that she came to the United States for safety– escaping the danger and uncertainty of Putin’s war. Instead of being met with safety and security, she experienced the exact opposite.
It’s Not Too Late: A Story of Abortion Pill Reversal
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   09.08.25
Emily was only 19 when she found out that she was pregnant. Most 19-year-olds are preparing for college. Not Emily– well, not anymore. She was staring at two bright pink lines on her at-home pregnancy test.
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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