If you care about Iowa, families, or freedom—this is the one to hear.

In this special episode, TFL spotlights the history of saving babies in Iowa and the new, cultural front that will determine the pro-life movement's future.

Join TFL's Drew Zahn and Ryan Benn for more on the good news:

The FAMiLY Leader's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn update the status on key bills protecting doctors, children, life, and more.

In this episode, TFL's Drew Zahn, Chuck Hurley, and Ryan Benn discuss why TFL is opposing a GOP-led bill to expand online gambling.

PLUS: Specific ways YOU can be a voice on Capitol Hill!

With insight you won't get anywhere else, TFL's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn reveal why many top priorities are still hung up in the lawmaking process.

PLUS: Lowering Iowa taxes, championing life, and more.

Listen in as The FAMiLY Leader team discusses the process, the protests, and more behind the passing of Iowa's precedent-setting Sex & Gender Clarity Act.

The FAMiLY Leader’s Capitol insiders Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn join the podcast to discuss the significance of the bill, plus: 

• The role YOU can play in restoring common sense on sex and gender
• A special election that could turn the tide in Iowa
• Good news on 3 of TFL's legislative priorities

• Doctors' rights to serve patients according to their conscience
• "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" at Iowa universities
• PLUS: A key, special election coming up in Iowa

Today's topics:

• Protesters prompt Iowa police action
• Trump's continued stand on sex and gender
• Protecting the medical right of conscience
• A funeral for a sitting legislator

• Life
• Protecting children online
• Pronouns in schools
• Homeschooling
• Paid parental leave

So which bills passed? Which fell short? And how did The FAMiLY Leader do on the bills that matter most to family and biblical values?

Veteran lobbyists Chuck Hurley and Danny Carroll join the podcast to break it down, including announcing the "final score" in baseball terms!

Why can't Iowa find a way to protect preborn children?

Well, just last week, a major abortion case was heard before the justices of the Iowa State Supreme Court, signaling a breakthrough may be coming soon.

The FAMiLY Leader's Drew Zahn and former State Supreme Court Clerk Ryan Benn break down where Iowa's abortion law currently stands, why it's "stuck," and why YOUR prayers are urgently needed for a key decision that might just change everything.

Listen today for one of the most significant and good news podcasts of the year!

In today's episode, TFL's Capitol Connection urges you to contact your legislator about a bill that has already been demonstrated to protect thousands of children - as young as 8 or 10 years old - from being snared and enslaved by the pornography industry. And in a rare, double alert, we're asking you to contact your legislator about a separate bill that could save thousands more from the death in the abortion industry!

ALSO in today's episode: TFL's Greg Baker breaks down how TFL is having an impact around the country, even in states considered to be "deep blue":

In this special episode, The FAMiLY Leader's Capitol Connection peels back the curtain to show how TFL impacts elections long before most voters are even paying attention!

Allow us to introduce you to new TFL team member Josiah Oleson, a key player impacting elections in the state of Iowa and beyond.

And this year, a last-minute push saw the pro-life "Baby Olivia" bill survive by the skin of its teeth!

In fact, 13 TFL priorities have also survived the deadline, including other pro-life measures designed to help mothers in need and protect children online. Capitol insider Chuck Hurley joins the podcast to break down what still has a chance to be passed this year.

Greg Baker joins Drew and Chuck this week for a special, in-depth look at the gospel-centric ministry of The FAMiLY Leader in government.

Discover how TFL is breaking down walls and building strategic partnerships to bless people in our communities struggling with poverty, addiction, broken families, and more!

Join Chuck and Drew and discover why James Madison is celebrating in his grave today over the restoration of our "first liberty," a fundamental right that was undermined over 30 years ago, but now is being restored to the citizens of Iowa.

While only about 15% of all Americans support the extreme position of legal, elective abortion through all 9 months of pregnancy ... in a recent state referendum, over 80% of young Ohioans voted in favor of killing preborn children right up to their birthday!

How can the young generation be so extreme on killing children? It's simple: They aren't being told the truth.

In Iowa, TFL is looking to change that ... but the "Baby Olivia" bill is being met with resistance.

Learn more about "Baby Olivia," religious liberty, protecting children online, and catch some good news from around the country in this week's episode!

1. An eye-witness account of the loud, profane, and potentially illegal protests that descended upon the Iowa Capitol over gender issues.

2. A breakdown of which bills have survived the 'first funnel' winnowing process and which have fallen by the wayside.

3. The work TFL's Church Ambassador Network is doing to give legislators on-the-ground understanding of issues impacting rural Iowans and the pastors who are providing tangible solutions.

Buckle up for a fast and fascinating episode!

TFL's Drew Zahn and Gandalf the Grey - or, Chuck Hurley, as he's known to friends and family - explain why this looming deadline is so large and what key bills and priorities will survive to be considered this legislative session.

Tune in for more on religious liberty, right of conscience for doctors and nurses, gender and identity issues, and more. Which bills shall live, which shall die, and what does this all have to do with Lord of the Rings?

PLUS: TFL Church Ambassador Network Deputy Director Denise Bubeck shares how pastors are making a difference in the policy arena, as they serve as legislator's eyes and ears in the real world, bringing real-life experience to the table to counter some of the fables brought by "the parade of horrors" in policy debates.

And in this critical week, The FAMiLY Leader was there.

TFL's Drew Zahn and Chuck Hurley explain the flurry of bills where TFL was called on to testify for biblical values in an environment that is anything but godly.

PLUS: For pastors who are considering partnering with TFL's Church Ambassador Network, just what does it look like to come to the Capitol for the first time? TFL's Noah Meyers gives you just the facts, so you know what you're getting into!

Well, first of all, she's not an "it" - she's a baby. And second, TFL demonstrates in the FIRST week of this year's legislative session that pro-lifers are among the hardest workers at caring for babies AND mothers!

PLUS: TFL brings you a NEW tool for keeping track of the legislation you care about most - AND the Church Ambassador Network's Léo Lazarini explains how pastors are making the Capitol into "an open door for ministry."

In this episode, TFL's Capitol veteran, Chuck Hurley, gives insider analysis on Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds' Condition of the State Address and the legislative priorities it spells out for the coming session of the Iowa Legislature.

And introducing ... TFL's Greg Baker of the Church Ambassador Network joins us, as the Capitol Connection podcast adds a new focus on not just the policy work, but also the spiritual work that is having a major impact on the Capitol and on our communities.

Listen now, and discover there's more to the ministry at the Capitol than meets the eye!

And TFL's Chuck Hurley stand unique among even Iowans, having been behind the scenes with these candidates for more than two decades.

In this episode, TFL's Ryan Benn puts Chuck Hurley on the hot seat, asking for the anecdotes - both poignant and hilarious - that Chuck has gathered over the years, working to help pick the president in one of the country's most influential states.

Listen in, as the team looks back at 2023 and looks ahead to what's coming the rest of this year ...

TFL's Capitol Team members Chuck Hurley, Danny Carroll, and Ryan Benn break down some of the session's biggest moments, including some "seismic" shifts for the better in how Iowa does education!

Also, click here to watch the National Day of Prayer at the Iowa Capitol Rotunda: https://thefamilyleader.com/video-national-day-of-prayer-at-iowa-capitol/

Chapman joins TFL's Chuck Hurley, Ryan Benn, and Rebekah Oleson to discuss the current battle for life in Iowa and how The Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders is changing the way the battle is fought ... and won.

In this podcast, The FAMiLY Leader's Chief Legal Counsel Chuck Hurley explains why encoding parental rights in education as a "fundamental right" is such a big deal, and TFL's Capitol Team breaks down how passing the Governor's sweeping education bill impacts sexually explicit materials in Iowa schools, K-6 indoctrination in sexual orientation and gender identity, and more.

The FAMiLY Leader was there - in the courtroom, as well as providing legal briefings to the court beforehand - and now brings YOU the latest on this significant moment for our state!

P.S. - TFL's Danny Carroll mentioned you can watch the oral arguments yourself, available through the Iowa Supreme Court YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NvW74QAl2s

The FAMiLY Leader brings a pair of attorneys with experience at the Iowa Supreme Court to update you on both of these issues: Gov. Kim Reynolds' Parental Rights in Education bill and Iowa's Heartbeat Law at the Iowa Supreme Court.

The arguments you're hearing about transgender surgeries and suicides have been deliberately skewed to influence compassionate people. This week's broadcast reveals the REAL story behind the statistics and why the truly loving response is different from what the media is pushing.

An Iowa school board member* claims the collective must come first. An Iowa senator disagrees.

In this week's podcast, The FAMiLY Leader analyzes the senator's stand for parents and celebrates his victory, not just for parents, but for students as well.

*https://www.foxnews.com/media/iowa-school-board-member-gets-ripped-saying-public-ed-teach-kids-parents-want

TFL's whole Capitol Team - Chuck, Danny, Ryan, and Rebekah - join the podcast this week to break down passing of a "bathroom bill" that will ensure schools can protect the privacy and safety of girls' showers and restrooms AND measures behind the scenes to prevent left-wing lenders from punishing conservative Iowans and their businesses with "woke scores."

Republicans in the Iowa Legislature have said, "Enough!"

This week's Capitol Connection covers the rapid progress of four significant bills designed to protect children from oversexualization and even permanent harm at school and beyond.

PLUS: In the Capitol's "funnel week," some bills have died for the year, while others survived. We update you on which is which and invite you to THANK 20 brave legislators who fought to recognize that human life begins at conception! Use this link to stand with and encourage these pro-life champions: https://advocacy.charityengine.net/Default.aspx?isid=1319

Religious liberty and the LGBTQ agenda in schools were also debated this week.

PLUS: Do you know your "woke score"? TFL's Danny Carroll explains how lawmakers are working to stop companies from tracking and penalizing you for not being politically correct!

Read more about the Heartbeat brief here: https://thefamilyleader.com/heartbeat-update-62-legislators-join-tfl-supreme-court-brief-to-save-babies/

Should parents or schools teach children about sex? When schools are advocating children can best decide if they're a boy or a girl ... parents are losing trust and demanding our legislators do something about it.

Links from this week's episode:

- Activists in schools: https://www.foxnews.com/media/nonbinary-teacher-good-laughs-hiding-kids-gender-changes-parents-claims-adim-supports

- Linn-Mar policy: https://thefamilyleader.com/iowa-school-votes-to-transition-students-hide-it-from-parents/

- Author Abigail Shrier's presentation at Hillsdale: https://youtu.be/DWbxIFC0Q2o

PLUS: Parental choice in education and the proposed ESA program in Iowa is moving quickly. TFL's Chuck Hurley and Ryan Benn give you the latest.

TFL's Chuck Hurley introduces a pair of new, young "rock stars" at the Iowa Capitol to begin today's discussion ...

And remember to vote in the primaries on June 7!

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Read our statement on the Pro-Life news from the Iowa Supreme Court.

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+Tucker Carlson and Tony Evans are coming to Iowa! Get tickets here

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Plus, the Iowa session is now in overtime, what does that mean for school choice and pro-life legislation?

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Come to the Capitol on Tuesday, March 8 for a rally for school choice!

You can also check out our full debrief on the Supreme Court case by clicking: https://www.thefamilyleader.com/video-update-abortion-under-fire-at-iowa-supreme-court/

And click here to let legislators know what Student First Scholarships mean to you!

Hear about bills including save girls sports, school choice, pro-life bills, gambling, and much more!

Finally, the Students First Scholarship bill needs your help to beat an important legislative deadline this week! Click here to encourage the House Education Committee to expand parental choice in education!

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