Paul Batura

Colorado Springs

Vice President Communications at Focus on the Family

Host, What a Life! at KGFT-FM (Colorado Springs, CO)

Christ-follower. Husband. Dad. Writer. VP of Comm @FocusFamily. @DailyCitizen @FoxNews / Fox News Radio. Runner. Optimist. #WhataLife! 4:8 Media Network

Articles

Where is Ava Moore’s Due Process?

1 week ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

It’s a heartbreaking story that is becoming all-too familiar. Over this past weekend, 18-year-old Ava Moore, an Air Force Academy cadet candidate, was killed by an illegal alien from Venezuela. Ava was kayaking on Grapevine Lake, Texas this past Memorial Day weekend when Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez, who was driving a jet ski at a high speed, collided with the incoming Air Force cadet. Gonzalez has been charged with second-degree felony manslaughter.
'Torches of Freedom' Cigarettes, Abortion and Lies Women are Sold

1 week ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

It was the Greek philosopher Epictetus who once suggested, “Liars are the cause of all the sins and crimes in the world.”Christians can certainly reconcile that observation with man’s fallen nature. The serpent in the Garden of Eden assured Eve she wouldn’t die from eating the forbidden fruit, and that by consuming it would become like God Himself (Genesis 3:4-5). It was the first lie ever told, and deceit and deception have been flowing ever since.
COLUMN: Life lessons from a half-century on Pikes Peak

1 week ago | gazette.com | Paul Batura

John O’Brien’s efforts to supplement his teaching and school administrator salary had ups and downs over the years — literally. Principal of Katharine Lee Bates Elementary School for 22 years beginning in 1976, John took a part-time job as a Pikes Peak ranger in 1974. “When you work in schools, you need a summer job to provide for your family,” John reflected. The married father of three daughters vividly remembers his first day on the famed (then unpaved) highway to the clouds. “It was June 10th.
Live Like Phil Robertson: Be as Bold as the Bible

1 week ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

Condolences and tributes have been pouring in since the death of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson was announced on Saturday night. In a statement released on social media, Phil’s son Willie and daughter-in-law Korie wrote on behalf of the entire family:“We celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord.
The Best Way to Honor the Dead on Memorial Day is to Reject Radical Ideologues

2 weeks ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

Memorial Day is a holiday you don’t celebrate but commemorate – a distinction that marketers and many event organizers don’t fully appreciate or subscribe to. The unofficial start to summer, this extended weekend is marked by road trips, ball games, retail sales, barbecues and extended time with family and friends. These are good things but shouldn’t be the only things filling these next few days.
Supreme Court Tie on Charter School Hurts Oklahoma Students

2 weeks ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

On Thursday, an equally divided United States Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion in St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond – a case that would have allowed the state of Oklahoma to use government funds to run a faith-based school. A “per curiam opinion” is a decision issued “by the court” and doesn’t identify how specific judges ruled in the particular case.
Oh, Baby: Pro-Life Senators Prioritize Women’s Health Over Ethically Concerning Cures

2 weeks ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

It might seem to the casual observer that modern medicine is increasingly prone to treating the symptom rather than the cause. This is certainly the case when it comes to the heartbreaking issue of infertility, which is medically defined as the inability to conceive after twelve months of trying to have a baby. The infertility treatment market in the United States is estimated to be nearly $8 billion in 2025, up from just under $6 billion this past year.
Joe Rogan: 'Jesus Makes More Sense'

2 weeks ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

As the top-ranked and most listened to podcast in America, each episode of the “Joe Rogan Experience” reaches more than 11 million people. The podcaster, comedian, actor and former UFC commentator appeals largely to young men. A recent demographic breakdown of his audience found a near-even range of political affiliation, too. Of those listening, 35% consider themselves independent, 32% are Republicans, and 27% are Democrats.
COLUMN: Like a phoenix, Flying W. Ranch's longevity rises

2 weeks ago | gazette.com | Paul Batura

Leigh Ann Wolfe’s smile grows wide at the mention of her father, Russ, who founded the famed Flying W Ranch on Colorado Springs’ west side back in 1953. I caught up with her last week and asked what she thought he’d think of his old ranch on this eve of the summer season, which begins this Friday night. Many of us feared the Flying W was gone forever after the Waldo Canyon fire swept down into the city back in 2012. So did Russ. There’s a video of him assessing the devastation days later.
Five Myths About Stay-at-Home Moms

2 weeks ago | dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com | Paul Batura

At the risk of stating the obvious, I’m not a stay-at-home mother, but I’ve been married to one for nearly two decades. A recent survey from Motherly found that 24% of mothers today identify as a stay-at-home mom (SAHM), a 9% bump in a single year. The jump is largely attributed to more flexible work schedules and remote job opportunities.