"I'm Glad You Said That" is a weekly podcast/radio show featuring Jim Minnery, President of Alaska Family Council/Action. During these episodes, we'll talk about the things you're not supposed to talk about in polite company - religion and politics. We dive into both as they intersect issues like religious liberty, the sanctity of life, Biblical marriage and parental rights. Each show, Minnery interviews influencers across Alaska and across the nation to get listeners thinking on how to be salt and light in the public marketplace of ideas.
John Daniel Davidson has a wonderfully grounded sense of what is most important. Climbing up the ladder of influence in the literary world on a national stage, he realized that "careerism" isn't what makes us tick as much as finding a place to till and produce and live off the fat of the land with your family. It was Thomas Jefferson who said " Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness. " Davi...
I love Bob Bird's intellect. I love his feistiness. I love his passion for his ancestry and his family. Have we had our disagreements through the years? Yep. But we're both quick to recognize that we have way more in common than not and we are cut from much the same mold. Speak up with passion about the things that matter. Place your feet firmly on the rock of Jesus Christ crucified and risen. Be quick to forgive. Today, Alaska's recognized Catholic history expert joins me on the ...
Republicans yesterday were able to uphold Governor Dunleavy's appropriate veto of HB69 , the massive education funding increase passed by Democrat-led majorities in both Legislative chambers that included absolutely no measurable outcomes to ensure that public school students would benefit. Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with Senator Mike Shower, a MatSu legislator who leads the Alaska Senate Republican Caucus . Shower, a long time friend of AFC and one who emanates common sense, is...
Jim Minnery interviews Jeff Landfield on faith, politics, and current issues in Alaska. They discuss religious liberty, transgender ideology, abortion, and the unique political landscape of Alaska, highlighting areas of agreement and disagreement. The conversation touches on legislative updates, key political figures, and the changing dynamics within the Republican party.
Jim Minnery interviews David Boyle, an education expert, about Alaska's education system. They discuss House Bill 69, school choice, funding challenges, administrative bloat, and the impact of DEI policies. Boyle shares his insights on improving education outcomes and the political landscape affecting education reform in Alaska.
You know his voice. He's been doing Christian radio forever. Now you get to meet the man behind the voice. Tom Stigelman with Christian Broadcasting Incorporated on the show today. Let's go. Support the show
I get to chat with Scott Baker on today's show. Scott is the Chief Strategist for Cojency Strategic , a nationally recognized public relations agency dedicated to helping pro-life advocacy groups win critical campaigns for life. From their website - Through innovative, data-driven digital strategies, they amplify life-affirming messages, mobilize voters, and increase donor support. With a team of 70 experts, they craft bold, targeted campaigns that outmaneuver the opposition and drive publi...
According to Wikipedia (cool side note on their founder below), abolitionism is "the political movement to end slavery and liberate enslaved individuals around the world." So, an abortion abolitionist would be the political movement to end abortion and liberate unborn children around the world...right ? I'm on that team. Alaska Family Council has been working in the world of ending abortion politically, legally and culturally since our founding. So what's the issue ? As you m...
My good friend Loren Leman is on the show today. Fisherman. Engineer. Christ-follower. Musician. Former Lt. Governor and Senator. Exemplary husband, father and grandfather. Loren and I will chew the fat on ranked choice voting, abortion and the horrific judicial selection process that has kept our Superior and Supreme Court in the hands of liberals. I hope you can tune in. Support the show...
Although Rachel in Scripture did not have an abortion, we know she experienced deep pain on many levels. Click HERE for a wonderful summary of her story and how God worked through it to give her strength and hope in a future that is unblemished. The angst and loss Rachel had is applicable to all of us who make decisions counter to what God has in mind for our own flourishing. And yet...there is Jesus. My guest today on " I'm Glad You Said That " is Tara Haughey with Project Rachel...
Erin Getz, Senior Director of State Walks with the National March for Life , is on the show today. She is young and really enthusiastic about Alaska becoming the 16th state to host a March for Life. Alaska Family Council is privileged to do so with ProLife Alaska on Saturday, February 22nd in Anchorage. Support the show...
A very short time ago, to think there would be an Executive Order from the United State President entitled " Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation ", would be unfathomable. How times have changed. That we have to protect children from this but more to the point of my interview today, that we are now going all in to try and stop it. The speed of history is, at times, baffling. Today on " I'm Glad You Said That ", I have the privilege of speaking with M...
Dr. Ashton-Lazaroae is a pediatrician who takes the issue of gender ideology and it's harms to children, families and communities very seriously. She was a panel speaker in October of last year at The Christian Post's seminar " Unmasking Gender Ideology " speaking on topics including: I'm super grateful to have her on " I'm Glad You Said That " today. Hope you can tune in. Dr. Ashton-Lazaroae has practiced general pediatrics since 1996. She received her me...
My good friend Senator Shelley Hughes with the Alaska Senate Republican Caucus is on the show today. We discuss education funding, defined benefits, election legislation and more. It's always a pleasure chatting with such an engaged, thoughtful and Christ honoring woman. Hope you can tune in. Support the show
Sarah Vance, the Alaska House Representative from Homer, is on the show today talking sex trafficking and minors accessing porn online. Despite the Democrats in charge this session, she is pushing forward. Support the show
David Fowler has always been thinking outside of the box. As a former State Senator, choir director, author and my friend and colleague at Family Action Council of Tennessee , David has always challenged current dialogue and jurisprudence that ignores the fundamental definition of what it means to be human. Today, on " I'm Glad You Said That ", I get to speak with him about the landmark case heard at the U.S. Supreme Court on whether the Constitution requires medical experimentati...
How often have you felt like you defiled yourself ? I did again myself this morning with my wife. Said something that I wish I could put "back in the tube" but toothpaste, and words, don't work that way. Thankfully, my wife, and my God, offer forgiveness. But that is most attributed to the fact that I am in relationship with them. What about words we use that harm others that we have never even met or have no real relationship with ? As is often said, the world of politics is a fu...
John Daniel Davidson is a senior editor at The Federalist . His writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Claremont Review of Books, The New York Post, and elsewhere. Raised in the MatSu Valley, he graduated from Hillsdale College, spent time overseas and lived in Austin, Texas before retracing his family's journey back to the Great Land where he now resides in a log home on the Davidson Homestead. His brother Joel, a good friend and fellow master of words, is Editor for the Alas...
I'm grateful to sit down with former Alaska Attorney General Michael Geraghty today to discuss the judicial selection and retention process in the Great Land. As Co-Chair for Alaskans for Fair Courts , Geraghty has spent a lot of time defending the current system of judges having to go through the Alaska Judicial Council, a quasi-Governmental agency, to get appointed by the Governor. He is passionate and sincere in believing that our process is the envy of the country. I argue that the Alas...
Michael Jamieson Williams intrigued and inspired me almost immediately when I met him for the first time at my church in Anchorage this past Sunday. He's someone who attends Holy Family Cathedral downtown but is close friends with members of our congregation and was there to tell his story. It was intense and disturbing and beautiful and not unlike what many Christ followers have gone through. The battle against our fleshly inclinations manifests itself in so many different ways. John Piper...
Ben Carpenter is a peony farmer and former soldier on the Kenai Peninsula who has served several terms in the Alaska House. He's fed up with how the Alaska State Senate can't organize around conservative principles of developing our natural resources and managing how much we spend as a Government. Tune in today to hear more. Support the show
Mikaela Emswiler is on the program again because I listened to another horribly deceptive ad from the NO on Ballot Measure 2 folks and realized we may not be able to compete against their dark, outside money pouring in to our state (something they ironically pretend they are fighting against) but we CAN proclaim the truth as loud as we are able. Mikaela is running the Yes on 2 campaign to end rank voting and although she is facing a Goliath who is a lying, pile of money...we might just have the ...
David Hoyt started a classical education academy in Florida but has realized that no matter how strong the school choice options are in the foreseeable future, we can't let public schools continue to rot. As Executive Director of School Boards for Academic Excellence , David is all in on their mission of ... " cultivating and empowering a nationwide network of state-based professional school board associations dedicated to ensuring that every school board member in their state has acce...
Bunni Pounds is a bundle of energy. After running a very successful political consulting firm, she founded Christians Engaged to awaken, educate and empower Christians to pray, vote and engage regularly in efforts to improve the nation's well being. Most Christians would agree that our government would be in better shape if more Christians were involved. However, polling tells us that in many places up to a third of the Christian community sits out key elections. Many of the people who shar...
Dr. Guy Golan is an Associate Professor of Strategic Communication at Texas Christian University, speaker and author on issues of public diplomacy, geopolitics and social media. His latest book, called My Brother's Keeper ? The Complicated Relationship Between American Jews and Israe l, is as hot of a topic as it gets today. Addressing such questions as... Who will American Jews vote for in the next elections? Why are American Jews liberals and Israeli Jews conservative? How has Zionism bec...
When ranked choice voting was being thrust on Alaskans, the advocates for it, if you remember, used the horrible analogy of ice cream preferences. Go to the shop and they don't have your favorite chocolate peanut butter ? Easy. You just choose rocky road or vanilla or rainbow unicorn. The problem ? They didn't tell you that ultimately, you had to choose diesel or manure or acid flavored ice cream. Sounds yummy right ? They also said it all had to do with getting rid of "dark money...
Sue Swayze Liebel with the Susan B. Anthony List is on the show today to chat about what's relevant now in the pro-life arena. The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America was founded in 1992 as the political arm of the pro-life movement. Since their founding, SBA Pro-Life America has grown into a nationwide network of more than 1,000,000 Americans committed to serving women and saving babies. Hope you can tune in. Support the show...
Gabby Ide is one of the nicest people I've met. With a great smile and a ready hug every time we see each other, she has truly become a friend. But don't doubt her tenacity. As a former champion mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Gabby knows we are in a battle not just physically with our flesh against our spirit. We are fighting against principalities. Evil forces that want to separate the influence of parents over their own children. Not on her watch. And that's why she's th...
Why did the Alaska Superior Court undermine tens of thousands of Alaskan families utilizing educational choice options other than Government-run schools ? What does the latest Alaska Supreme Court decision upholding the private and homeschool allotment program mean ? Joel Davidson, my good friend at the Alaska Watchman, is one of the most educated and articulated citizens I know regarding this issue. I'm blessed to have him as a brother in Christ and to have him on the show today. Support t...
Shishmaref, as the crow flies, is about 100 miles north of Nome on the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, known in some circles as the "nose" of Alaska. Tyler Ivanoff, a school teacher, community leader and basketball coach, among other vocations, took a break from hunting seals and sea bird eggs recently to chat with me about his campaign to represent District 39 as a House member. He's running as a Nonpartisan candidate against Democrat Neil Foster who has served in the House...
