With dozens of legislators, families, reporters, and The FAMiLY LEADER in the room, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law the most pro-life abortion restriction in the nation! Now watch […]
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The spiritual groundwork for “Heartbeat”
Passing a major piece of pro-life legislation like the “Heartbeat bill” doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen at all without God breaking down major spiritual strongholds. Bob Vander Plaats […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep. 15: Heartbeat passes!
“I believe a great thing is happening,” says The FAMiLY LEADER Capitol Team member Chuck Hurley. “In our lifetime, the sanctity of human life is on the front page of […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep. 14: Heartbeat’s only prayer is YOU
Iowa’s “Heartbeat bill” has hit the hurdle of men’s hearts. Bob Vander Plaats, Chuck Hurley, and Danny Carroll sit down to discuss this life-saving bill’s path forward, even while lawmakers […]
Bob on Fox Business: “Our identity isn’t in Donald Trump”
On April 19, Charles Payne of Fox Business invited The FAMiLY LEADER President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats to discuss President Trump’s recent peak of support among white evangelicals in […]
The Timeless Voice: We bring a “tough teaching” to the Capitol
How is bringing the gospel to the Iowa Capitol like Paul bringing the gospel to Athens? Greg Baker, vice president of church engagement for The FAMiLY LEADER, explains:
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep. 12: “Heartbeat” status…
“Wondering where the Heartbeat bill stands?” Bob Vander Plaats sat down with The FAMiLY LEADER Capitol Team, Chuck Hurley and Danny Carroll, to find out what the options are for […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection, Ep. 11: “Heartbeat” faces hurdle
What’s the status of the “Heartbeat bill”? What’s the hang-up? How can we help move it into law and save babies’ lives? Bob Vander Plaats sat down with The FAMiLY […]
Bob on MSNBC: Leaders should ‘own’ and confess wrongdoing
The FAMiLY LEADER’s Bob Vander Plaats faced questions from MSNBC’s Katy Tur over recent allegations of Donald Trump’s extramarital affairs. Tur’s questions focused on scandal and politics. Bob’s response, however, […]
VIDEO: Holy Week Service blesses the Iowa Capitol
On Monday, March 26, Iowa citizens, Capitol staff, and elected representatives gathered in the Rotunda of the Iowa Capitol for a worship service at the beginning of the “Holy Week” […]
“Heartbeat” bill brings out heart-wrenching testimony
On March 20, the Iowa House of Representatives hosted a public hearing on banning abortions after a baby’s heartbeat can be detected in the womb. The FAMiLY LEADER and the […]
Watch the Heartbeat video that “changes everything”
The FAMiLY LEADER gave the Karaidos family of Des Moines, Iowa, the opportunity to hear their baby’s heartbeat in their own living room. See why the sound of life “changes […]