https://simplecast.com Maryland Family Matters As the podcast of the Maryland Family Institute, we envision a Maryland where God is honored, life is cherished, families flourish, and religious liberty thrives. Follow us at marylandfamily.org en Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:13 +0000 https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com Maryland Family Matters https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/564382a4-6635-4244-9608-061ddc6bdb72/2855069f-09eb-4e13-9fc6-ce8bd1fa0a2e/3000x3000/untitled_design.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com episodic As the podcast of the Maryland Family Institute, we envision a Maryland where God is honored, life is cherished, families flourish, and religious liberty thrives. Follow us at marylandfamily.org Jeff Trimbath, Maryland Family Institute false https://feeds.simplecast.com/B8hUruiv Jeff Trimbath podcast@marylandfamily.org 3cba12f6-f0b4-4990-b786-04bfe9165ebb The Roots of Gen Z’s Marriage Pessimism (ft. Liana Graham) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Liana Graham, Gen-Z marriage and family influencer and research assistant for domestic policy at The Heritage Foundation. They explore her disillusionment with progressive politics and the anti-family messages that dominate social media discourse. They also discuss her work as a Gen-Z marriage and family apologist challenging these influences on the very platforms on which they thrive.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-roots-of-gen-zs-marriage-pessimism-ft-liana-graham-QFeY4nfQ In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Liana Graham, Gen-Z marriage and family influencer and research assistant for domestic policy at The Heritage Foundation. They explore her disillusionment with progressive politics and the anti-family messages that dominate social media discourse. They also discuss her work as a Gen-Z marriage and family apologist challenging these influences on the very platforms on which they thrive.

]]> The Roots of Gen Z’s Marriage Pessimism (ft. Liana Graham) Jeff Trimbath 00:21:06 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Liana Graham, Gen-Z marriage and family influencer and research assistant for domestic policy at The Heritage Foundation. They explore her disillusionment with progressive politics and the anti-family messages that dominate social media discourse. They also discuss her work as a Gen-Z marriage and family apologist challenging these influences on the very platforms on which they thrive. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Liana Graham, Gen-Z marriage and family influencer and research assistant for domestic policy at The Heritage Foundation. They explore her disillusionment with progressive politics and the anti-family messages that dominate social media discourse. They also discuss her work as a Gen-Z marriage and family apologist challenging these influences on the very platforms on which they thrive. false full 23 41988cd4-ab6d-4a43-8c92-2969ad92fbb8 Ministering to Maryland’s Youth (ft. Stephen Kaiss) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Stephen Kaiss, the Executive Director of Metro Maryland Youth for Christ. They discuss the cultural and technological changes that have transformed the world in which young people are growing up and how MMFYC continues to use stories connect with them.

]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/ministering-to-marylands-youth-ft-stephen-kaiss-qqBETPiI In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Stephen Kaiss, the Executive Director of Metro Maryland Youth for Christ. They discuss the cultural and technological changes that have transformed the world in which young people are growing up and how MMFYC continues to use stories connect with them.

]]> Ministering to Maryland’s Youth (ft. Stephen Kaiss) Jeff Trimbath 00:17:27 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Stephen Kaiss, the Executive Director of Metro Maryland Youth for Christ. They discuss the cultural and technological changes that have transformed the world in which young people are growing up and how MMFYC continues to use stories connect with them. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Stephen Kaiss, the Executive Director of Metro Maryland Youth for Christ. They discuss the cultural and technological changes that have transformed the world in which young people are growing up and how MMFYC continues to use stories connect with them. false full 22 d252bcf2-82a1-4688-8de1-272ca4839d25 The Founders’ Educational Philosophy (ft. Matt Spalding) – Pt. 2 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the Founder’s view of education and how to instill a love of country in the next generation of Americans. 

]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-founders-educational-philosophy-ft-matt-spalding-pt-2-IbFskRb_ In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the Founder’s view of education and how to instill a love of country in the next generation of Americans. 

]]> The Founders’ Educational Philosophy (ft. Matt Spalding) – Pt. 2 Jeff Trimbath 00:18:00 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the Founder’s view of education and how to instill a love of country in the next generation of Americans. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the Founder’s view of education and how to instill a love of country in the next generation of Americans. false full 21 838d946f-83ea-497f-a0b4-9ccab5f08a2e The Theology of the Declaration of Independence (ft. Matt Spalding) – Pt. 1 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the deeper history behind the Declaration of Independence’s self-evident truths, including what makes it an undeniably theological document. 


 

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-theology-of-the-declaration-of-independence-ft-matt-spalding-pt-1-HrlPnCJ5 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the deeper history behind the Declaration of Independence’s self-evident truths, including what makes it an undeniably theological document. 


 

]]> The Theology of the Declaration of Independence (ft. Matt Spalding) – Pt. 1 Jeff Trimbath 00:17:50 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the deeper history behind the Declaration of Independence’s self-evident truths, including what makes it an undeniably theological document. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Matt Spalding, Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of the new book, The Making of the American Mind. In honor of America’s semiquincentennial, they discuss the deeper history behind the Declaration of Independence’s self-evident truths, including what makes it an undeniably theological document. false full 20 c13a2171-644f-47c1-b71d-64cee79d747c A Battle For the Dictionary (ft. Josue Sierra) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s communication consultant, Josue Sierra. They discuss the ways in which our culture wars boil down to a fight over definitions and language, and how Christians should respond. They also talk about Mr. Sierra’s answer to the problem at hand, The Definitive Playbook For Effective Communication: The 6 Steps to Win Hearts And Minds with Impactful Communication.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/a-battle-for-the-dictionary-ft-josue-sierra-EicKRIIw In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s communication consultant, Josue Sierra. They discuss the ways in which our culture wars boil down to a fight over definitions and language, and how Christians should respond. They also talk about Mr. Sierra’s answer to the problem at hand, The Definitive Playbook For Effective Communication: The 6 Steps to Win Hearts And Minds with Impactful Communication.

]]> A Battle For the Dictionary (ft. Josue Sierra) Jeff Trimbath 00:22:04 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s communication consultant, Josue Sierra. They discuss the ways in which our culture wars boil down to a fight over definitions and language, and how Christians should respond. They also talk about Mr. Sierra’s answer to the problem at hand, The Definitive Playbook For Effective Communication: The 6 Steps to Win Hearts And Minds with Impactful Communication. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s communication consultant, Josue Sierra. They discuss the ways in which our culture wars boil down to a fight over definitions and language, and how Christians should respond. They also talk about Mr. Sierra’s answer to the problem at hand, The Definitive Playbook For Effective Communication: The 6 Steps to Win Hearts And Minds with Impactful Communication. false full 18 c0417db7-7ab8-4391-93b8-c336dce8923d Why Washington Can’t Save America (ft. Tim Chapman) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Chapman, the President at Advancing American Freedom. They explore AAF’s mission to defend conservative principles without forming rigid allegiances or enemies along party lines. Mr. Chapman also shares the greatest threat to the republic today and where the country’s strongest resistance will ultimately be found.

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/why-washington-cant-save-america-ft-tim-chapman-en7sA9CA In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Chapman, the President at Advancing American Freedom. They explore AAF’s mission to defend conservative principles without forming rigid allegiances or enemies along party lines. Mr. Chapman also shares the greatest threat to the republic today and where the country’s strongest resistance will ultimately be found.

]]> Why Washington Can’t Save America (ft. Tim Chapman) Jeff Trimbath 00:19:26 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Chapman, the President at Advancing American Freedom. They explore AAF’s mission to defend conservative principles without forming rigid allegiances or enemies along party lines. Mr. Chapman also shares the greatest threat to the republic today and where the country’s strongest resistance will ultimately be found. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Chapman, the President at Advancing American Freedom. They explore AAF’s mission to defend conservative principles without forming rigid allegiances or enemies along party lines. Mr. Chapman also shares the greatest threat to the republic today and where the country’s strongest resistance will ultimately be found. false full 17 23d90ab5-39f6-4ad4-8af0-859b9c8973ea The Value of Relationship Education (ft. Amy Gilford) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Amy Gilford, Executive Director of the Marriage and Relationship Education Center in Maryland. Mrs. Gilford discusses how her parents founded the center along with its mission to promote relationship education. They also dive into the importance of marriage in every area from biblical discipleship to society at large. 

]]> Wed, 3 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-value-of-relationship-education-ft-amy-gilford-VmqKZKdc In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Amy Gilford, Executive Director of the Marriage and Relationship Education Center in Maryland. Mrs. Gilford discusses how her parents founded the center along with its mission to promote relationship education. They also dive into the importance of marriage in every area from biblical discipleship to society at large. 

]]> The Value of Relationship Education (ft. Amy Gilford) Jeff Trimbath 00:21:09 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Amy Gilford, Executive Director of the Marriage and Relationship Education Center in Maryland. Mrs. Gilford discusses how her parents founded the center along with its mission to promote relationship education. They also dive into the importance of marriage in every area from biblical discipleship to society at large. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Amy Gilford, Executive Director of the Marriage and Relationship Education Center in Maryland. Mrs. Gilford discusses how her parents founded the center along with its mission to promote relationship education. They also dive into the importance of marriage in every area from biblical discipleship to society at large. false full 16 192c8c90-4b8a-40bd-bcb2-a06fe8415f94 The Dire State of Civic Education in Maryland (ft. Jenna A. Robinson)  In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Jenna A. Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. They discuss the differences in civic education requirements across American high schools and universities, as discovered in the center’s 50-State Comparison: Civics Education. Dr. Robinson also offers solutions for how to fix the dire state of civic education in Maryland.

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-dire-state-of-civics-education-in-maryland-ft-jenna-a-robinson-eiH5whZy  In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Jenna A. Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. They discuss the differences in civic education requirements across American high schools and universities, as discovered in the center’s 50-State Comparison: Civics Education. Dr. Robinson also offers solutions for how to fix the dire state of civic education in Maryland.

]]> The Dire State of Civic Education in Maryland (ft. Jenna A. Robinson) Jeff Trimbath 00:17:02 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Jenna A. Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. They discuss the differences in civic education requirements across American high schools and universities, as discovered in the center’s 50-State Comparison: Civics Education. Dr. Robinson also offers solutions for how to fix the dire state of civic education in Maryland. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Jenna A. Robinson, president of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. They discuss the differences in civic education requirements across American high schools and universities, as discovered in the center’s 50-State Comparison: Civics Education. Dr. Robinson also offers solutions for how to fix the dire state of civic education in Maryland. false full 15 71ab1624-76b5-4e45-9ff8-e233f38a2bef What This Moment Demands of Christians (ft. John Stonestreet) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center. They discuss the dangers of privatizing the Christian faith and children as the real victims of the sexual revolution’s bad ideas. They also explore the Truth Rising resources Colson offers in response to these threats to help protect and form a strong Christian worldview.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/what-this-moment-demands-of-christians-ft-john-stonestreet-809ZkYSK In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center. They discuss the dangers of privatizing the Christian faith and children as the real victims of the sexual revolution’s bad ideas. They also explore the Truth Rising resources Colson offers in response to these threats to help protect and form a strong Christian worldview.

]]> What This Moment Demands of Christians (ft. John Stonestreet) Jeff Trimbath 00:20:53 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center. They discuss the dangers of privatizing the Christian faith and children as the real victims of the sexual revolution’s bad ideas. They also explore the Truth Rising resources Colson offers in response to these threats to help protect and form a strong Christian worldview. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with John Stonestreet, president of the Colson Center. They discuss the dangers of privatizing the Christian faith and children as the real victims of the sexual revolution’s bad ideas. They also explore the Truth Rising resources Colson offers in response to these threats to help protect and form a strong Christian worldview. false full 14 7912ec5a-a507-4550-96e0-7c73fb1999d5 The Pretenses of Progressivism (ft. Tim Goeglein) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. They discuss his new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family. They dive into a number of topics from the book, including the difference between progressives’ ideology and their lifestyle choices, the lucrative business of nihilism, and how to restore the American male.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pretenses-of-progressivism-ft-tim-goeglein-Ub4_7CZr In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. They discuss his new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family. They dive into a number of topics from the book, including the difference between progressives’ ideology and their lifestyle choices, the lucrative business of nihilism, and how to restore the American male.

]]> The Pretenses of Progressivism (ft. Tim Goeglein) Jeff Trimbath 00:23:45 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. They discuss his new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family. They dive into a number of topics from the book, including the difference between progressives’ ideology and their lifestyle choices, the lucrative business of nihilism, and how to restore the American male. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Tim Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. They discuss his new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family. They dive into a number of topics from the book, including the difference between progressives’ ideology and their lifestyle choices, the lucrative business of nihilism, and how to restore the American male. false full 13 8f5a8916-da6c-4262-b586-a947a3a19a1d In Service to God and Country (ft. John Teichert) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Gen. John Teichert, a recently-retired US Air Force brigadier general and commander of Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. They discuss the importance of reinvigorating patriotism and faith in God, as he sets out to do in his new book, In God I Trust, coauthored with pastor Brad Wells. They also dive into Mr. Teichert’s advice for filtering sources in the pursuit of truth, and why he has hope as a Christian.

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/serving-god-and-country-ft-john-teichert-Ze1yuYvv In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Gen. John Teichert, a recently-retired US Air Force brigadier general and commander of Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. They discuss the importance of reinvigorating patriotism and faith in God, as he sets out to do in his new book, In God I Trust, coauthored with pastor Brad Wells. They also dive into Mr. Teichert’s advice for filtering sources in the pursuit of truth, and why he has hope as a Christian.

]]> In Service to God and Country (ft. John Teichert) Jeff Trimbath 00:21:06 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Gen. John Teichert, a recently-retired US Air Force brigadier general and commander of Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. They discuss the importance of reinvigorating patriotism and faith in God, as he sets out to do in his new book, In God I Trust, coauthored with pastor Brad Wells. They also dive into Mr. Teichert’s advice for filtering sources in the pursuit of truth, and why he has hope as a Christian. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Gen. John Teichert, a recently-retired US Air Force brigadier general and commander of Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. They discuss the importance of reinvigorating patriotism and faith in God, as he sets out to do in his new book, In God I Trust, coauthored with pastor Brad Wells. They also dive into Mr. Teichert’s advice for filtering sources in the pursuit of truth, and why he has hope as a Christian. false full 12 bfa5116a-dc5f-40fc-bbce-c5ce97530d1d Rebuilding the Black Family in America (ft. Delano Squires)  In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Delano Squires, author of the forthcoming book, The Vanishing Black Family. They discuss the history of the black family in America, the Moynihan report, and how its research compares to today. They also dive into how Mr. Squires believes the black family can move toward a more hopeful trajectory.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/rebuilding-the-black-family-in-america-ft-delano-squires-b3ySWJ9M  In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Delano Squires, author of the forthcoming book, The Vanishing Black Family. They discuss the history of the black family in America, the Moynihan report, and how its research compares to today. They also dive into how Mr. Squires believes the black family can move toward a more hopeful trajectory.

]]> Rebuilding the Black Family in America (ft. Delano Squires) Jeff Trimbath 00:23:36 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Delano Squires, author of the forthcoming book, The Vanishing Black Family. They discuss the history of the black family in America, the Moynihan report, and how its research compares to today. They also dive into how Mr. Squires believes the black family can move toward a more hopeful trajectory. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Delano Squires, author of the forthcoming book, The Vanishing Black Family. They discuss the history of the black family in America, the Moynihan report, and how its research compares to today. They also dive into how Mr. Squires believes the black family can move toward a more hopeful trajectory. false full 11 f05eaacb-8602-4e42-8b76-30649d15fe33 Planned Parenthood’s Deceitful Script (ft. Mayra Rodriguez) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Mayra Rodriguez, former Planned Parenthood clinic director. They discuss her experiences working at Planned Parenthood and the pretenses that obscure abortion as the real backbone of its ‘services.’ They also dive into the devastation and negligence that opened her eyes to the truth.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/planned-parenthoods-deceitful-script-ft-mayra-rodriguez-SI2uQNQz In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Mayra Rodriguez, former Planned Parenthood clinic director. They discuss her experiences working at Planned Parenthood and the pretenses that obscure abortion as the real backbone of its ‘services.’ They also dive into the devastation and negligence that opened her eyes to the truth.

]]> Planned Parenthood’s Deceitful Script (ft. Mayra Rodriguez) Jeff Trimbath 00:21:00 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Mayra Rodriguez, former Planned Parenthood clinic director. They discuss her experiences working at Planned Parenthood and the pretenses that obscure abortion as the real backbone of its ‘services.’ They also dive into the devastation and negligence that opened her eyes to the truth. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Mayra Rodriguez, former Planned Parenthood clinic director. They discuss her experiences working at Planned Parenthood and the pretenses that obscure abortion as the real backbone of its ‘services.’ They also dive into the devastation and negligence that opened her eyes to the truth. false full 10 1fbec750-4f17-4b63-95d2-f050e1e9aec5 The State of School Choice in Maryland (ft. Madison Doan) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Madison Doan, MFI’s Visiting Fellow in Education Policy. They discuss the changing educational reform landscape and Maryland’s role in it, along with the economic and cultural benefits of robust school choice programs.

Read Mrs. Doan’s recent paper on Education Freedom in Maryland is here: 

https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Education-Choice-in-Maryland.docx.pdf

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-state-of-school-choice-in-maryland-ft-madison-doan-3kZB31BN In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Madison Doan, MFI’s Visiting Fellow in Education Policy. They discuss the changing educational reform landscape and Maryland’s role in it, along with the economic and cultural benefits of robust school choice programs.

Read Mrs. Doan’s recent paper on Education Freedom in Maryland is here: 

https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Education-Choice-in-Maryland.docx.pdf

]]> The State of School Choice in Maryland (ft. Madison Doan) Jeff Trimbath 00:16:22 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Madison Doan, MFI’s Visiting Fellow in Education Policy. They discuss the changing educational reform landscape and Maryland’s role in it, along with the economic and cultural benefits of robust school choice programs. Read Mrs. Doan’s recent paper on Education Freedom in Maryland is here: https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Education-Choice-in-Maryland.docx.pdf In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Madison Doan, MFI’s Visiting Fellow in Education Policy. They discuss the changing educational reform landscape and Maryland’s role in it, along with the economic and cultural benefits of robust school choice programs. Read Mrs. Doan’s recent paper on Education Freedom in Maryland is here: https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Education-Choice-in-Maryland.docx.pdf false full 9 298eb04d-1474-4898-a946-488f6197e73b The Call to Christian Courage (ft. Frank Kelly) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life. They discuss the importance of Christian courage in the public square and the story behind Mr. Kelly’s new book of practical advice for those wanting to live boldly in their faith.

]]> Wed, 8 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-call-to-christian-courage-ft-frank-kelly-1_vXbDVB In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life. They discuss the importance of Christian courage in the public square and the story behind Mr. Kelly’s new book of practical advice for those wanting to live boldly in their faith.

]]> The Call to Christian Courage (ft. Frank Kelly) Jeff Trimbath 00:20:40 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life. They discuss the importance of Christian courage in the public square and the story behind Mr. Kelly’s new book of practical advice for those wanting to live boldly in their faith. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of Love & Go: 12 Powerful Truths for a Blessed Life. They discuss the importance of Christian courage in the public square and the story behind Mr. Kelly’s new book of practical advice for those wanting to live boldly in their faith. false full 8 8c07e0ef-fdee-4f1e-83be-acb3f4edb703 The Work of the Church in Maryland (ft. Tucker York)  In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Rev. Tucker York of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev. York, author of the new book Healthy Churches Grow; The Pastor’s Guide to Reducing Chaos, Creating Momentum, and Leading His Church to Health, offers advice for Maryland’s church leaders and unpacks the importance of humility in the health and success of ministry work. 

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-work-of-the-church-in-maryland-ft-rev-tucker-york-4FlPl63Z  In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Rev. Tucker York of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev. York, author of the new book Healthy Churches Grow; The Pastor’s Guide to Reducing Chaos, Creating Momentum, and Leading His Church to Health, offers advice for Maryland’s church leaders and unpacks the importance of humility in the health and success of ministry work. 

]]> The Work of the Church in Maryland (ft. Tucker York) Jeff Trimbath 00:16:30 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Rev. Tucker York of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev. York, author of the new book Healthy Churches Grow; The Pastor’s Guide to Reducing Chaos, Creating Momentum, and Leading His Church to Health, offers advice for Maryland’s church leaders and unpacks the importance of humility in the health and success of ministry work. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Rev. Tucker York of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Rev. York, author of the new book Healthy Churches Grow; The Pastor’s Guide to Reducing Chaos, Creating Momentum, and Leading His Church to Health, offers advice for Maryland’s church leaders and unpacks the importance of humility in the health and success of ministry work. false full 7 c7d411ff-548c-4f7a-9377-88873e069249 The Ethics of Grok (ft. Dave Brat) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dave Brat, the vice president of business engagement for Liberty University. They discuss his recent article, “AI Rejects Truth And Virtue Because Our Culture Taught It To,” in which he unpacks Grok’s self-proclaimed harm-principle ethics. The two also unpack the cultural imperative Christians are under to fight that conception and start “building the list.”

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ethics-of-grok-ft-dave-brat-U94u6yeL In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dave Brat, the vice president of business engagement for Liberty University. They discuss his recent article, “AI Rejects Truth And Virtue Because Our Culture Taught It To,” in which he unpacks Grok’s self-proclaimed harm-principle ethics. The two also unpack the cultural imperative Christians are under to fight that conception and start “building the list.”

]]> The Ethics of Grok (ft. Dave Brat) Jeff Trimbath 00:18:33 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dave Brat, the vice president of business engagement for Liberty University. They discuss his recent article, “AI Rejects Truth And Virtue Because Our Culture Taught It To,” in which he unpacks Grok’s self-proclaimed harm-principle ethics. The two also unpack the cultural imperative Christians are under to fight that conception and start “building the list.” In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dave Brat, the vice president of business engagement for Liberty University. They discuss his recent article, “AI Rejects Truth And Virtue Because Our Culture Taught It To,” in which he unpacks Grok’s self-proclaimed harm-principle ethics. The two also unpack the cultural imperative Christians are under to fight that conception and start “building the list.” false full 6 7e07bf28-c159-4f77-b08a-3d4c4b15322c How to Defend a Christian Worldview (ft. David Closson) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. David Closson, director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. They discuss Dr. Closson’s experience working for Family Research Council, and an exciting upcoming conference on April 18 at Mount Airy Bible Church centered on how to create and accomplish a Christian worldview.

For more information and to sign up for the conference, follow this link: https://web.charityengine.net/worldviewconference

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-defend-a-christian-worldview-ft-david-closson-9y4ww8MP In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. David Closson, director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. They discuss Dr. Closson’s experience working for Family Research Council, and an exciting upcoming conference on April 18 at Mount Airy Bible Church centered on how to create and accomplish a Christian worldview.

For more information and to sign up for the conference, follow this link: https://web.charityengine.net/worldviewconference

]]> How to Defend a Christian Worldview (ft. David Closson) Jeff Trimbath 00:17:47 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. David Closson, director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. They discuss Dr. Closson’s experience working for Family Research Council, and an exciting upcoming conference on April 18 at Mount Airy Bible Church centered on how to create and accomplish a Christian worldview. For more information and to sign up for the conference, follow this link: https://web.charityengine.net/worldviewconference For more information and to sign up for the conference, follow this link: https://web.charityengine.net/worldviewconference In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. David Closson, director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council. They discuss Dr. Closson’s experience working for Family Research Council, and an exciting upcoming conference on April 18 at Mount Airy Bible Church centered on how to create and accomplish a Christian worldview. For more information and to sign up for the conference, follow this link: https://web.charityengine.net/worldviewconference For more information and to sign up for the conference, follow this link: https://web.charityengine.net/worldviewconference false full 5 736b669d-9fde-4d2c-8315-6d2d9c161e43 Why Maryland is Worth Fighting For (ft. Jonathan Alexandre) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s legislative counsel, Jonathan Alexandre. They discuss Mr. Alexandre’s experience advocating for Christian principles in the public sphere and why he’s hopeful that his work, along with that of other like-minded Marylanders, could bring real change to our great state.

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/why-maryland-is-worth-fighting-for-ft-jonathan-alexandre-2EDcYctB In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s legislative counsel, Jonathan Alexandre. They discuss Mr. Alexandre’s experience advocating for Christian principles in the public sphere and why he’s hopeful that his work, along with that of other like-minded Marylanders, could bring real change to our great state.

]]> Why Maryland is Worth Fighting For (ft. Jonathan Alexandre) Jeff Trimbath 00:18:47 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s legislative counsel, Jonathan Alexandre. They discuss Mr. Alexandre’s experience advocating for Christian principles in the public sphere and why he’s hopeful that his work, along with that of other like-minded Marylanders, could bring real change to our great state. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with MFI’s legislative counsel, Jonathan Alexandre. They discuss Mr. Alexandre’s experience advocating for Christian principles in the public sphere and why he’s hopeful that his work, along with that of other like-minded Marylanders, could bring real change to our great state. false full 4 c7f2b8a9-97ee-4f1b-a139-08a48f8226da Introducing Our New Student Fellows Program (ft. Joseph Prud'homme) In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. Joseph Prud’homme, the director of the Maryland Family Institute Student Fellows Program. Dr. Prud’homme details his experience mentoring college students and his apology for studying philosophy. The two also introduce MFI’s new student fellows program for Christian high school students, equipping them with college credit, mentorship, and fellowship. The program is accredited by Grove City College. 

MFI Student Fellows Program One-Pager: https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SF-2026-One-Pager.docx.pdf

Apply at the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z33Y4ZkUdDrhxfiP1q_EAYwEdZRch-0oHUNlgIspwbA/viewform?ts=69975f80&edit_requested=true

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-mfis-new-student-fellows-program-ft-joseph-prud-homme-QVmyHVyS In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. Joseph Prud’homme, the director of the Maryland Family Institute Student Fellows Program. Dr. Prud’homme details his experience mentoring college students and his apology for studying philosophy. The two also introduce MFI’s new student fellows program for Christian high school students, equipping them with college credit, mentorship, and fellowship. The program is accredited by Grove City College. 

MFI Student Fellows Program One-Pager: https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SF-2026-One-Pager.docx.pdf

Apply at the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z33Y4ZkUdDrhxfiP1q_EAYwEdZRch-0oHUNlgIspwbA/viewform?ts=69975f80&edit_requested=true

]]> Introducing Our New Student Fellows Program (ft. Joseph Prud'homme) Jeff Trimbath 00:26:06 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. Joseph Prud’homme, the director of the Maryland Family Institute Student Fellows Program. Dr. Prud’homme details his experience mentoring college students and his apology for studying philosophy. The two also introduce MFI’s new student fellows program for Christian high school students, equipping them with college credit, mentorship, and fellowship. The program is accredited by Grove City College. MFI Student Fellows Program One-Pager: https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SF-2026-One-Pager.docx.pdf Apply at the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z33Y4ZkUdDrhxfiP1q_EAYwEdZRch-0oHUNlgIspwbA/viewform?ts=69975f80&edit_requested=true Apply at the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z33Y4ZkUdDrhxfiP1q_EAYwEdZRch-0oHUNlgIspwbA/viewform?ts=69975f80&edit_requested=true In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Dr. Joseph Prud’homme, the director of the Maryland Family Institute Student Fellows Program. Dr. Prud’homme details his experience mentoring college students and his apology for studying philosophy. The two also introduce MFI’s new student fellows program for Christian high school students, equipping them with college credit, mentorship, and fellowship. The program is accredited by Grove City College. MFI Student Fellows Program One-Pager: https://marylandfamily.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SF-2026-One-Pager.docx.pdf Apply at the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z33Y4ZkUdDrhxfiP1q_EAYwEdZRch-0oHUNlgIspwbA/viewform?ts=69975f80&edit_requested=true Apply at the link here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z33Y4ZkUdDrhxfiP1q_EAYwEdZRch-0oHUNlgIspwbA/viewform?ts=69975f80&edit_requested=true false full 3 6ad4a4f1-c78c-4c25-9303-f89939a559df The Nefarious Reality of Sports Betting (ft. Danny Funt) In the inaugural episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Danny Funt, author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. They discuss the consequences of sports betting for the health of both sports and sports fans, along with the long term harms that come with allowing children and teens to gamble.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/the-nefarious-reality-of-sports-betting-ft-danny-funt-2JXy7_ev In the inaugural episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Danny Funt, author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. They discuss the consequences of sports betting for the health of both sports and sports fans, along with the long term harms that come with allowing children and teens to gamble.

]]> The Nefarious Reality of Sports Betting (ft. Danny Funt) Jeff Trimbath 00:20:55 In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Danny Funt, author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. They discuss the consequences of sports betting for the health of both sports and sports fans, along with the long term harms that come with allowing children and teens to gamble. In this episode of Maryland Family Matters, founder and president of the Maryland Family Institute Jeff Trimbath sits down with Danny Funt, author of Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling. They discuss the consequences of sports betting for the health of both sports and sports fans, along with the long term harms that come with allowing children and teens to gamble. false full 2 4edb9e42-fb0c-4cab-93c6-1359269e2a2f Welcome to Maryland Family Matters (ft. Jeff Trimbath) Maryland Family Institute’s founder and president Jeff Trimbath discusses his vision and goals for the Maryland Family Matters podcast.

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:35:11 +0000 podcast@marylandfamily.org (Jeff Trimbath) https://maryland-family-matters.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-maryland-family-matters-ft-jeff-trimbath-cdC_fP_D Maryland Family Institute’s founder and president Jeff Trimbath discusses his vision and goals for the Maryland Family Matters podcast.

]]> Welcome to Maryland Family Matters (ft. Jeff Trimbath) Jeff Trimbath 00:05:51 Maryland Family Institute’s founder and president Jeff Trimbath discusses his vision and goals for the Maryland Family Matters podcast. Maryland Family Institute’s founder and president Jeff Trimbath discusses his vision and goals for the Maryland Family Matters podcast. false full 1