Self Evident Podcast

Self Evident Podcast

Join the Self Evident speakers 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

The Purpose of Family
When God designed the family, it wasn’t a haphazard or random design. He had a purpose in mind for the family and the role it would play in the unfolding of His plan for humanity.
By Kenna Rose   |   02.19.25
Latest Articles
Illinois Home Educators Face “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” Label
Wednesday morning, State Representative Terra Costa-Howard (D-Lombard) brought before the Illinois House’s Education Policy Committee an amendment to her “Anti-Homeschool Act’ that would - for the first time - require Illinois homeschooling families to register their students with the state.
By Fran Eaton   |   04.10.25
Elon Says Humanity is Dying
In a recent interview with Fox News' Bret Baier, Baier asked Musk what the biggest thing was that keeps him up at night. 
By Ecce Verum   |   04.09.25
Surrendering to the Culture
Over the last fifty years, there has been very little change in the approach to protect children from child sexual predators, which is either to lock them up or treat them and hope they become cured. Neither approach works.
By Thomas Hampson   |   04.08.25
Legislative Update for the Week of April 7, 2025
While emails have some effect, personal visits are the most effective, followed by handwritten letters and phone calls. Next week all state reps are in their district offices. It's a great time to make an appointment with them now! We urge you to make calls and email them also.
By Kathy Valente   |   04.07.25
Prayer Bulletin for April 2025
George Barna's latest research, which was primarily conducted through the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, provides a detailed examination of the state of biblical worldview among American Christians as of early 2025.
By David E. Smith   |   04.07.25
Illinois Bureaucrats Are Disqualified to Oversee Homeschoolers
In various media interviews, State Representative Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) has repeatedly claimed that there are no regulations in Illinois for homeschoolers. This is not true. Moreover, she has repeatedly suggested that state lawmakers “have to do something to make sure that kids are receiving an education,” yet year after year public school systems miss the academic mark for a majority of their students.
By David E. Smith   |   04.05.25
Is Motherhood Awful?
Chappell Roan, the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter known for her drag queen makeup aesthetic and pro-lesbian lyrics, shocked the internet with her recent appearance on Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper, the most listened-to podcast by women in America today.
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.04.25
Abortion is Never “Safe”
A horrifically botched late-term abortion performed by an Illinois abortionist once again highlights the inhumane practice of abortion.   
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   04.03.25
Not Your Body, Not Your Choice: A Response to Assisted Suicide
Illinois is considering a bill to legalize assisted suicide. Now, the surface-level reason for so-called "death with dignity" is that those who suffer from very painful, terminal conditions should be allowed to skip the pain if they are going to die anyway. 
By Ecce Verum   |   04.02.25
No Fool Like an Old Fool
It seems appropriate today to consider the nature of a “fool.” After all, it is “April Fools Day.” We view the day as an annual game of mostly harmless, practical jokes played on others. Any potential embarrassment is supposed to be softened when the prankster states, “April Fools!!”
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