North Carolina Family Policy Council

A good education is critical for children, but learning extends far beyond textbooks and tests. The stories children read help shape their imaginations, deepen their understanding of truth, and cultivate virtues like courage, compassion, and perseverance. In a culture filled with competing messages, the stories we place before our children matter more than ever.

Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the NC General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we discuss:

On July 14, the First Liberty Institute issued its 2026 Religious Liberty in the States Index. Through extensive research and analysis, this index accounts for several significant variables and indicators o...

On September 9th, the Supreme Court of North Carolina will hear arguments for

As political tensions have intensified over the past several decades, many have promoted the idea that Christians cannot also be patriots. While Christians are ultimately citizens of a heavenly Kingdom, Scripture also calls us to love and care for our neighbors here on earth. That responsibility includes seeking the good of the communities and nation in which God has ...