Self Evident Podcast

Self Evident Podcast

Join the Self Evident speakers as they tackle the issues facing their generation by speaking biblical truth in love.

Defending Homeschooling

Defending Homeschooling

David Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Family Institute speaks out on HB 2827 on Fox News.  Watch the passionate interview here!

Defending Families

Defending Families

“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.”

~Phil. 2:4

Equipping The Body of Christ

Equipping The Body of Christ

“You are the light of the world… Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matt. 5:14-16

Reclassifying Marijuana Ignores Science and Endangers Families
President Trump is considering a major shift in federal drug policy—downgrading marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. While not full legalization, the move would further normalize a drug whose risks and unintended consequences—especially for young people—are becoming harder to ignore.
By Rev. Thorin Anderson   |   02.26.25
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Religious Freedom: Our Roots, Our Responsibility
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.
By Dr. Jerry Newcombe   |   12.15.25
Abortion and the American Church
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. 
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   12.13.25
2025 End-of-Year Matching Challenge!
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.
By David E. Smith   |   12.13.25
Defending Truth with Riley Gaines Barker
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.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   12.13.25
Should Christians Try to Reform the Public School System?
For more than a century, American Christians have assumed, without biblical warrant, that the civil government ought to oversee the education of children.
By Israel Wayne   |   12.12.25
Are Words “Violent”?
More than 90% of all college students in America today believe that words are “violent.”
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   12.11.25
Session 7: The History of Islam and America
In this final session, Pastor Paul Blair traces America’s long, often overlooked history of conflict with Islamic powers and explains how modern Islamist movements operate inside the United States.
By David E. Smith   |   12.10.25
Christians Must Build a Strong Biblical Worldview
Biblical truth is under assault, and the American church is drifting. Dr. George Barna’s latest research reveals just how serious the crisis has become. Join us March 7 to get equipped with the clarity, courage, and worldview strength every Christian family needs right now.
By David E. Smith   |   12.09.25
Charlie Brown was Right
The church we attend in Plainfield has chosen an interesting “theme” for the four weeks leading up to Christmas. No, it’s not Advent in the traditional sense. Perhaps our pastor will integrate that historic aspect of the season into his messages based around Christmas movies.
Marijuana Use Rising — But Treatment Falling
New research from Florida Atlantic University exposes a troubling trend: marijuana use and addiction are rising, daily use now outpaces alcohol, nearly 18 million Americans use cannabis every day, and only a fraction of teens or adults ever seek treatment. We are drifting into a major drug crisis. Is anyone paying attention?
By David E. Smith   |   12.06.25
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Pray… and Ask Governor Pritzker to Veto Suicide Legislation