The FAMiLY LEADER’s President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats sits down with TFL Chief Counsel Chuck Hurley and TFL Senior Policy Advisor Danny Carroll in this week’s edition of TFL’s […]
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God’s incredible favor at the Capitol
“God is working in Des Moines, and – wow – we get to be a part of it!” As the Church Ambassador Network begins another year of ministry at the […]
TFL’s Capitol Connection: Governor’s Condition of the State
The FAMiLY LEADER Vice President Chuck Hurley attended Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ 2019 Condition of the State address at the Iowa Capitol. Her speech sparked several notes of optimism for […]
Pastor, ‘Come and See’ what God is doing
As another Iowa legislative session begins, Greg Baker invites pastors to discover how God is using church leaders to change the culture of the Capitol: Learn more about the Capitol […]
The challenge of our time: Restoring civility
An unexpected invitation led to an even more unexpected friendship. Now Bob Vander Plaats is continuing the legacy of restoring civility in America: Your generosity fuels The FAMiLY LEADER’s ministry […]
Merry Christmas from TFL!
Bob and Darla Vander Plaats (without Chelsea, this time) look back with gratitude on all God has done this year and wish you a very merry Christmas! As you conclude […]
Combating pornography
The Church Ambassador Network has teamed with Pastor Luke Hukee to combat pornography in the Church by working to free many people from pornography’s bondage. Check out virtual equipping meetings, […]
VIDEO RECAP: Heartbeat faces Dec. 7 hearing
Iowa’s nation-leading Heartbeat Law was in court Friday, Dec. 7, as Planned Parenthood and friends tried to get the law struck down without even a trial. The FAMiLY LEADER’s Bob […]
Bob Vander Plaats on WOI-TV: Heartbeat Law, 2018 governor’s race
The weekend prior to the 2018 mid-term election, Bob Vander Plaats appeared on WOI-TV’s “This Week in Iowa” to discuss the election, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and the Heartbeat Law:
Pastor Equipping Webinar: Religious liberty
Continuing the monthly equipping webinars for pastors, the Church Ambassador Network hosted a webinar on religious liberty. Chuck Hurley, TFL chief counsel and ADF-allied attorney, presented on the history, current […]
Bob talks midterm elections with MSNBC
The FAMiLY LEADER President and CEO Bob Vander Plaats appeared on MSNBC with host Craig Melvin on Wednesday, Oct. 10, to talk about President Donald Trump’s rally appearance in Council […]
Bob on CNN: Take politics out of it, let’s get to the truth
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, Bob Vander Plaats was in New York City on the set of CNN’s prime time show Out Front to talk about the Senate’s investigation into […]