Category Archives: Life Issues

Principles and Policies Podcast for 4/8/2013- Will The Governor Concede When His Argument Crumbles?

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Monday April 8, 2013. Barry Sheeta and Chuck Michaelis do an important analysis on the attempts to expand Medicaid in Ohio by taking “free” federal money. We expose the fact that there is no possibility that the federal government will loosen the regulatory noose that comes with the money. How do we know? The Department of Health And Human Services says so on an “FAQ” section of their website.

Article link- http://blog.heritage.org/2013/04/03/administration-rules-out-deals-on-medicaid-expansion/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 3/30/2013- Defining Personhood

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday March 30, 2013. Chuck Michaelis hosts a program taught by Dr. Charles Rice at Camp American in which he demonstrates how to make a case for the personhood of the unborn from the moment of conception. This is an exceptional presentation of the case for personhood.

Principles and Policies Podcast for 3/27/2013- Insurance, Abortion, And Coercion

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday March 27, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis examine the deeper implications of an effort in the Washington State legislature to coerce insurance companies to provide elective abortion coverage if they want to do business in Washington state.

Article links- http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/03/24/washington-state-weighs-first-in-nation-abortion-insurance-mandate/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 3/16/2013- Marriage and Law

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Saturday March 16, 2013. This is a recent class at Camp American taught by Pastor David Whitney of the Institute On The Constitution. The subject is the basis of American law and the “canary in the coalmine” status of marriage as an indicator of the health of any society.

Article link- http://www.campamerican.com/?wpsc-product=the-10-commandments-as-the-basis-of-law

Join us for the Institute for Principled Policy Spring Conference

UPDATED!

“Semper Reformanda:  Engaging the World for Christ”

April 25-27, 2013

Mark your calendars!  You won’t want to miss what may be one of the most important conferences held in Ohio this year!

The Institute For Principled Policy is pleased to present “Semper Reformanda:  Engaging the World for Christ”, a biblical worldview-and-action conference designed to equip pastors, ministry leaders and others with knowledge of how the eternal truth of God’s Word has been and can still be used to provide the guidance for culture.

Pastor Joe Morecraft IIIOur featured guest presenter will be Dr. Joe Morecraft III, Pastor of Chalcedon Presbyterian Church in Cumming, GA. Pastor Morecraft holds a B.A. in history from King College in Bristol, Tennessee, a M.Div from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, and a M.Th. and Th.D. from Whitefield Theological Seminary in Lakeland, Florida.  He is an accomplished author and researcher.

The conference will also feature sessions by other noted speakers, as well as networking opportunities and resources for your work:  Additional speakers include:

Dr. Sacha Walicord, Pastor, Knox Presbyterian (OPC) Church, Mt. Vernon, Ohio  “Biblical Economics:  An Imperative”

Charles Michaelis, President, Rocky Fork Formulas and Director, Camp American “Inseperable:  the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution”

 Barry Sheets, Senior Consultant, Principled Policy Consulting, LLC  “When Church and State Interact:  Keys for Effective Advocacy”

Ricki Pepin, lecturer and author, “God’s Health Plan” A roadmap for Christian Patriots:  “Where Do We Go From Here?” 

Location: Grace Presbyterian Church OPC 5099 Postlewaite Road
Columbus, Ohio 43235

Times: Friday April 26, 2013 Morning Session 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (on your own or with a friend), Afternoon Session 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM, Networking and Mingle With Speakers 4:45PM – 6:00 PM, Dinner (on own) 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Evening Session 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday April 27, 2013 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Close)

There will be several opportunities to network with speakers, visit vendor tables, engage in question and answer roundtables, etc. during both Friday and Saturday sessions.

There are a large number of restaurants, shopping, hotels, motels and other amenities within a short drive of Grace Presbyterian Church OPC.   The Institute will provide a listing of some of the choices available.

A donation of $20/person is asked for this conference.  Registration is open now through April 19th.  Register here

There will be a dinner with Dr. Morecraft for underwriters, host church staff and Institute For Principled Policy board members on Thursday April 25, 2013. If you wish to contribute to help underwrite the costs of this conference you may contact Institute For Principled Policy Director Barry Sheets at [email protected] or call him at 614-989-5293 to obtain details.

ALL inquiries should be made to the addresses and phone numbers listed above and should NOT be made to Grace Presbyterian Church OPC

If you’re looking for a hotel we have arranged for a block of rooms at a discount at La Quinta Inn in Dublin Ohio.

·    6145 Park Center Circle, Dublin,OH  / phone: (614) 792-8300 / fax: (614) 792-3333

·     Start Date: 4/25/2013 / End Date: 4/27/2013

·     Number of Rooms: 15 / Room Type: King beds

Rate: April 25, 2013 – $69.00 per room plus tax

April 26, 2013 – $85.00 per room plus tax

·     Tax rate: 16.75 %

·     Amenities:

  • Free Bright Side Breakfast® with Hot Waffles
  • Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access
  • Free High-Speed Internet Access
  • Free Local Calls
  • Free Parking
  • Meeting Facilities Available
  • Guest Laundry Facilities
  • Fitness Center
  • Pets Welcome

Principles and Policies Podcast for 2/25/2013- You Are The Target

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Monday February 25, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis examine recent revelations that local, state, and especially federal “law enforcement” are buying “non-standard” targets which have pictures of pregnant women, old people, children, etc. rather than the old-style silhouette targets. The purpose, the company making them admits, is to “de-sensitize” personnel toward shooting armed civilians.

Article links- http://reason.com/blog/2013/02/19/is-your-local-police-department-using-pi

http://freedominourtime.blogspot.com/2013/02/no-hesitation.html

 

FOLLOW-UP UPDATE- These targets have been discontinued due to public responsehttp://reason.com/blog/2013/02/25/law-enforcement-targets-inc-discontinues

Principles and Policies Podcast for 2/12/2013- Are Your Children Ready To Take The Reins Of Leadership When The Time Comes?

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday February 12, 2013. Chuck Michaelis interviews Noelle Dielman, the program director of Camp American, about training America’s future leaders. They’ll be in charge sooner than you think. Are they ready?

Article links- http://www.campamerican.com

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/30/2013- Twisting Logic And Mangling Statistics To Justify The Murder Of The Unborn

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Wednesday January 30, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis analyze statements and statistical made by the amazing MSNBC host Toure who is becoming a regular on the show for his abuse of logical thought and civil discourse in pushing his ultra-left progressive agenda. He does not disappoint in this outing.

Article links- http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-TV/2013/01/25/MSNBCs-Toure-Thanks-God-For-Abortion-That-Has-Made-America-A-Stonger-Nation

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/29/2013- Dealing With Seared Consciences In The Abortion Debate

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Tuesday January 29, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss an article in which the author says that it doesn’t matter that the unborn are fully human because it is possible that even the fully human can have a lesser value attached to their lives.

Article links- http://www.salon.com/2013/01/23/so_what_if_abortion_ends_life/

Principles and Policies Podcast for 1/28/2013- Why We’re Not Excited By The March For Life

Our Principles and Policies radio show for Monday January 28, 2013. Barry Sheets and Chuck Michaelis discuss why, even though they’re 100% pro-life with no exceptions, they’re not too excited by the prospect of yet another March For Life.”

Article links- http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brent-baker/2013/01/26/abc-and-cbs-spike-huge-pro-life-march-yet-highlight-puny-pro-gun-contro