The Family Matters Podcast

What happens when a lifelong nurse and pro-life Christian watches medicine abandon “do no harm”? In this episode of the Family Matters podcast, Derek Oestreicher sits down with ER nurse and founder of the Montana Medical Freedom Alliance, Erin Laws, to talk about her COVID wake-up call, the corruption she witnessed inside big hospitals, and why she moved back home to Montana to fight for kids and for medical integrity.

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In this episode, Jeff Laszloffy sits down to talk about:🔹 Montana’s new Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission and why it matters for voters🔹 His time in leadership at the Legislature and praying with Governor Martz for God’s direction🔹 How the Montana Family Foundation started from a farmhouse office and grew into a trusted voice for families across the state🔹 The loss of civility in politics, why disagreement is not hate,...

In this episode of the Family Matters Podcast, Commissioner James Brown joins us for a wide-ranging, eye-opening conversation about the hidden threats facing Montana families

We cover:• How BlackRock, Vanguard, and major investment firms use their power to push DEI, ESG, and cultural agendas
• The rise of Bitcoin ATM scams—including why the FBI says 80% of transactions are fraudulent
• How foreign actors—including operatio...

When a Montana mom made the simple decision to remove a controversial book from her Christian bookstore’s website, the backlash was immediate—and brutal. Online mobs tried to destroy her business, silence her faith, and shame her into submission.

But instead of backing down, she built something bigger. What started as an attack on a small-town bookstore became the spark for a statewide homeschool movement—culminating in what’s set t...

A young man sat through a taxpayer funded teacher training and uncovered something alarming. Instead of focusing on academics, the sessions pushed DEI, CRT, and gender ideology.

The Montana Family Foundation sent a formal warning to the schools, demanding accountability. The Superintendent followed with a warning of her own, then took decisive action by introducing legislation to stop it altogether.

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Patrick sits down with Buddy Workman from LifeWise Academy to talk about a new Montana law that is transforming how faith connects with public education. Until now Montana was a “may” state meaning school districts may allow released time religious instruction during the school day but were not required to even consider it.That changed with House Bill 343 sponsored by Representative Randy Gregg which made Montana a “shall” state re...

For years, Montana parents have been told they have no choice and that the public-school system is their only option. Cheryl Tuskin didn’t buy it. As founder of EdNavigate with the Frontier Institute, she’s helping families cut through the confusion, see the lies for what they are, and find the education path that actually fits their kids. In this conversation, Cheryl explains how the system lost its way, what real school choice lo...

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In this special episode, Patrick from the Montana Family Foundation sits down with Abigail and Allie, founders of Counteract USA, to unpack a powerful story from South Korea — where they shared the stage with Charlie Kirk in what became one of his final international events.

From witnessing the strange rise of K-pop “demon hunters” to seeing firsthand the spiritual hunger sweeping across cultures, they explore what it me...

In this episode, Derek Oestreicher sits down with Trish Schreiber, a leading voice on school choice policy and an advocate for empowering parents. Together, they unpack what education freedom really means for Montana families and why now is the time to act.Trish explains how school choice works, clears up common myths, and shares how giving parents the power to choose their children’s education can transform communities across the ...

Randy Gregg is standing up for parents, students, and families in Montana. With the new law allowing students to attend religious education during school hours without losing credit, Randy is championing faith, freedom, and parental rights in education.From supporting Lifewise Academy to protecting the values that built Montana, Randy is committed to putting families first and bringing fresh leadership to Helena.Faith, family, and ...

When Gabrielle miscarried, she expected compassion from her workplace. Instead, she was denied bereavement leave — because they told her her baby “wasn’t a child.” 💔 This is Gabrielle’s story. A story of loss, resilience, and the fight to recognize the humanity of every life. 👉 Watch as she courageously shares her journey — and why no mother should ever be told her grief doesn’t count. If you believe every life matters, help shar...