Alison Furno - Podcast Details

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Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church God Over Government w/ Alison FurnoThis week, Debi is joined by Alison Furno, previous co-host of Into the Fire and a volunteer leader with Dream City CivicsDebi and Alison discuss the alarming rise in a favorable view of Communism among young Americans. Debi and Alison discuss the dangers of an overreaching federal government and how the founders tried to warn of this. They talk about how dependence on government programs and assistance is exceedingly difficult to dial back and that a government which is big enough to provide for an individual's needs can also withhold those goods to control th...

2025-11-2043 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Should Church and State Be Separate?This week, Debi is joined by Alison Furno, one of the volunteer leaders of Dream City Civics Ministry and former co-host of Into the Fire podcast.Debi and Alison discuss the importance of biblically based civics. They go through some scriptural examples of godly men and women interacting with, influencing and participating in government affairs. They tackle some of the common arguments against biblically based civics including the so-called separation of church and state, 501(c)3 rules, and accusations of Christian nationalism. They also discuss the ways in which being salt and light in cur...

2025-10-0932 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Living in Violent Times w/ Alison FurnoThis week, Debi is joined by Alison Furno one of the volunteer leaders of Dream City Civics Ministry and former co-host of Into the Fire podcast.Debi and Alison discuss the rise in violence in our culture. From school shootings to subway stabbings to a public assassination, it feels as if the world has gone crazy. They talk about a recent survey showing that a high percentage of college students believe that violence is an acceptable way to shut down speech they don't agree with on campus. They also discuss the tendency of the media an...

2025-09-2537 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church When Compassion Replaces Conviction w/ Alison FurnoThis week, Debi and Sam are joined by Alison Furno, girls' volleyball coach, former collegiate athlete, and previous co-host of Into the Fire.Alison, Debi and Sam talk about the importance of sports for girls and why it is worth fighting to protect female only sports. They explain some of the updates in the battle over Title IX both at both the federal and state levels. They discuss how compassion has been weaponized, especially against Christian women. Those pushing values that are contrary to the gospel frame them as being compassionate and loving like Jesus. Sam...

2025-07-1744 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Is the "Need" for Abortion a Failure of Community? w/ Josiah FriedmanThis week, Debi is joined by special guest Josiah Friedman, founder and CEO of Voices for the Voiceless (Alison Furno was away for a volleyball tournament)Debi and Josiah discuss abortion from an angle you likely have never heard. They talk about why women facing an unexpected pregnancy may feel they have no other option than abortion. They discuss the importance of choosing your words wisely when discussing this issue in order to have a Kingdom impact, rather than just being right. Josiah shares his insight on some of the cultural and systemic things that must change i...

2024-07-1239 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Why Christians Should be Involved in CivicsAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom host this special solo episode on biblical civics. Alison and Debi both share their own backgrounds of how and why they got involved in the civic arena. They discuss the lack of involvement by Christians and churches, including low voter turnout by Christians. This is a great conversation about why we must be salt and light in the government sphere, the biblical case for engaging with government, the truth about the "separation of church and state", as well as practical advice for involvement. Debi and Alison also go through specifics of what churches can...

2024-07-0426 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church The Dark Side of Social Media for Youth w/ Dr. Krista FabrickThis week, Debi is joined by special guest Dr. Krista Fabrick social media marketing professor Mesa Community College, marketing consultant, and business coach (Alison Furno was away for a volleyball tournament)Debi and Krista discuss stats and trends on social media use by children and teens. Krista breaks down the very real and growing dangers for kids on the internet. Debi and Krista highlight the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual dangers of social media for kids, especially young kids. They also discuss how most parents are unaware of just how vulnerable their children are because of the a...

2024-06-2733 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Defending the Police w/ Denise Ceballos-VinerAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Denise Ceballos-Viner. Denise is the wife of a former police officer who retired as a Commander from the Phoenix PD last year. In this slightly extended length episode, Denise, Alison, and Debi discuss several topics centered around law enforcement. They discuss the death of George Floyd and the effects that had on policing in America. They also talk about public views on law enforcement, especially in minority communities, and the positive effects police can have on neighborhoods. Denise, Alison, and Debi discuss the political agendas behind pushing specific narratives th...

2024-06-2042 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Journey from church kid to gay bars to following Christ w/ Garry IngrahamAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Garry Ingraham. Garry is the executive director of Love and Truth Network. Garry talks with Alison and Debi about his own journey from church to the LGBTQ+ world and then to a fulfilled life in Christ. Alison, Debi, and Garry discuss how the seeds of rejection can breed spiritual and sexual confusion and how it is not enough to merely take your kids to church. In this first week of June, as the world is celebrating every form of sexual idolatry imaginable, please join us for an honest conversation abo...

2024-06-0634 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church A Sports Illustrated Model's Fight Against Unreasonable Beauty Standards w/ Kim AlexisAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Kim Alexis. Kim was part of the launch of the original supermodel era in America. Beginning in the late 70s, she was featured 500 times in magazines like Sports Illustrated, Vogue, and Glamour, walked the runway with high-profile designers, and did TV commercials for brands like Suave and Revlon. Debi and Alison talk to Kim about her career and the pressures to conform to unreasonable beauty standards within the modeling industry. They talked about the importance of knowing who you are and who God created you to be so that...

2024-05-3035 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Equipping the Next Generation With a Biblical Worldview w/ Dr. Tracy MunsilAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest, Dr. Tracy Munsil, executive director of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. In this episode, Dr. Munsil shared some Barna research data about how Millenials and Gen Z view civics, view themselves and the world around them. Alison, Debi and Dr Munsil discussed what this means and what parents, grandparents and other leaders can do to help younger generations develop a solid biblical world view so they can thrive. Cultural Research Center https://www.arizonachristian.edu/culturalresearchcenter/ Raising Spiritual Champions by George...

2024-05-2336 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Conflict in Israel - What in the World is Going On? w/ Dr. Saeed HosseiniAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest, Dr Saeed Hosseini, prayer pastor at Dream City Church and founder of the Global 365 Prayer Network. Alison, Debi, and Pastor Saeed discussed what is currently happening in Israel and Gaza. Pastor Saeed shared insight from his background growing up as a Muslim in Iran and then moving to America. They discussed the increasing "Free Palestine" protests on college campuses and what the Bible says about Israel and about what we are seeing around the world at this point in history. Pastor Saeed also shared the importance of listening to th...

2024-05-1634 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Building and Fighting to Reclaim the Culture w/ Adam RanneyBuilding and Fighting to Reclaim the CultureAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Adam Ranney, Worship Pastor at Dream City Church. Alison, Debi, and Adam discussed how the walls of culture are broken down and what we need to do to rebuild. In so many ways, the foundations of our society have crumbled and it is the church's job to rebuild those walls. They discuss the parallels to the story of Nehemiah who had to re-build and at the same time be ready to fight those who were mocking and challenging th...

2024-05-0935 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Protecting Kids in a Decaying Culture w/ Sarah ZastrowAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Sarah Zastrow, Children's Pastor at Dream City Church. Alison, Debi, and Sarah discussed how kids are being impacted by pornography and violence and how to protect kids in this decaying culture. Pastor Sarah talked about the changes in the culture over the last several years as it relates to leading kid's ministry. For the first time ever, kids are coming into church never having heard the most basic Bible stories like Noah or David and Goliath. Parents often feel ill-equipped in their own biblical worldview and therefore struggle to pas...

2024-05-0229 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church School Board, Friend or Foe? w/ Amy CarneySchool Board, Friend or Foe?Alison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Amy Carney, Scottsdale Unified School District board member. Amy is a mother of six who woke up to the importance of engaging with her local school board during COVID and was elected in the last local election to serve on the board. Amy explained what a school board does and what is the role of a board member. Alison, Debi, and Amy discussed some of the difficult battles around the country over curricula and policies in sc...

2024-04-2532 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Inside Arizona's Abortion Battles w/ Josh ChumleyInside Arizona's Abortion BattlesAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Josh Chumley. Josh is a leader at Dream City Church. He also has years of experience in the legal and pro-life arenas, working for well-known Christian organizations. In this episode Alison and Debi discuss the battle over abortion in the state of Arizona and nationwide. Debi and Josh give a brief overview of Roe v Wade, the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe, as well as an overview of Arizona's recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion. Josh, Alison and Debi discuss the di...

2024-04-1832 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church Are pro-life pregnancy centers "fake clinics"? w/ Marc BurmichAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Marc Burmich, CEO of Choices. Choices is a pregnancy resource center (PRC) with three locations in Phoenix. Choices offers a variety of free medical services, classes, and baby supplies as well as referrals to other types of local services depending on the individualized need. Debi, Alison, and Marc discuss the dishonesty of those who refer to these types of clinics as dangerous or "fake" clinics. Burmich discusses the ways in which individuals and churches can support the important work of PRCs in their communities. Debi and Alison discuss the abo...

2024-04-1223 min

Into the Fire: Powered by Dream City Church From Planned Parenthood Director to Pro-life Advocate w/ Mayra RodriguezAlison Furno and Debi Vandenboom are joined by special guest Mayra Rodriguez, a former Planned Parenthood director turned pro-life advocate. Rodriguez describes her journey from working as a medical assistant at a non-abortion facility to becoming the director of the largest abortion center in Arizona. She explains how she was trained to sell abortions and convince women that it was their best option. Rodriguez also discusses her activism for reproductive rights, which led her to become publicly outspoken and attend marches with her daughter. However, her life changed when she had a promotion to become the director of the...

2024-03-2236 min

Gun Freedom Radio GunFreedomRadio EP380 Women of Action with Kim Miller & Alison FurnoOur guests today are Kim Miller & Alison Furno. Kim Miller is the President and Founder of Arizona Women of Action (AZWOA). Alison Furno is an America-loving patriot born and raised in Arizona. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Arizona Christian University. Alison is also the Social Media Director for AZWOA. AZWOA is a grassroots organization that aims to revive American freedoms. The members engage in critical issues of education, culture, and politics, and provide clear, effective actions so you can make a difference - on your schedule. 1) Kim, we will start with you and then Al...

2022-04-1559 min

296: Islam & Iran Are Winning, We're Losing America, Grassroots Are The Solution12:06p - Joshua Reid: Redpill Project & Host of the Daily Dose & Conversation On The Fringe Podcasts - Media Censorship & Freedom 12:17p - Noel Roberts: The American Perspective of Moms - The Warriors Who Are Rising Up To Take Back America 12:27p - Diane Harkey: California Candidate for Supervisor Who Loves The Constitution - The Silent Majority 12:38p - Nilsa Alvarez: Conservative Common Sense Strategist for The Faith & Freedom Coalition, Restore7 & Latinos for Tennessee 12:48p - Amber Richardson: Grassroots Gal for Governor of Oregon - Passion Patriots Standing Up For Freedom *Michele’s Patriotic Soapbox: Facts, Truth, Take Action Items & Resources* 1:00p - S...

2022-03-143h 25

Save My Freedom with Michele Swinick 296: Islam & Iran Are Winning, We're Losing America, Grassroots Are The Solution12:06p - Joshua Reid: Redpill Project & Host of the Daily Dose & Conversation On The Fringe Podcasts - Media Censorship & Freedom12:17p - Noel Roberts: The American Perspective of Moms - The Warriors Who Are Rising Up To Take Back America12:27p - Diane Harkey: California Candidate for Supervisor Who Loves The Constitution - The Silent Majority12:38p - Nilsa Alvarez: Conservative Common Sense Strategist for The Faith & Freedom Coalition, Restore7 & Latinos for Tennessee12:48p - Amber Richardson: Grassroots Gal for Governor of Oregon - Passion Patriots Standing Up For Freedom*Mic...

2022-03-143h 24

Save My Freedom with Michele Swinick 296: Islam & Iran Are Winning, We're Losing America, Grassroots Are The Solution12:06p - Joshua Reid: Redpill Project & Host of the Daily Dose & Conversation On The Fringe Podcasts - Media Censorship & Freedom 12:17p - Noel Roberts: The American Perspective of Moms - The Warriors Who Are Rising Up To Take Back America 12:27p - Diane Harkey: California Candidate for Supervisor Who Loves The Constitution - The Silent Majority 12:38p - Nilsa Alvarez: Conservative Common Sense Strategist for The Faith & Freedom Coalition, Restore7 & Latinos for Tennessee 12:48p - Amber Richardson: Grassroots Gal for Governor of Oregon - Passion Patriots Standing Up For Freedom *Michele’s Patriotic Soapbox: Facts, Truth, Take Action Items & Resources* 1:00p - S...

2022-03-143h 24

InkleDeux Podcast Highlights - Creating You pt 2 - Alison FurnoToday, we move the conversation over to Alison Furno. We follow her path through home schooling and college and into her becoming an entrepreneur. We discuss body image in social media and where she gets her confidence. We wrap up the conversation with discussing women and body image in social media with both Alison and Krista and get their interesting takes on the subject. I'm very thankful they were so open to discussing these topics.

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