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The WallBuilders Show
Hosted by Tim Barton, David Barton & Rick Green · EN
The WallBuilders Show is a daily journey to examine today's issues from a Biblical, Historical and Constitutional perspective. Featured guests include elected officials, experts, activists, authors, and commentators.
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Lives, Fortunes, And The Culture Shift
6d ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeThe founders weren’t a tidy, unanimous blob of “great men,” and the more you learn about them, the more gripping the real story gets. We kick off Good News Friday with something we’ve been itching to share: our new book, “Lives, Fortune, Sacred Honors,” a fast-moving set of modern biographies on all 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Along the way, we talk through the kinds of details most Americans never hear, from personal rivalries and street-level violence to the brutal costs some families paid for liberty. If you’ve ever searched for Declaration of Independence signers, Founding Fathers biographies, or the meaning behind “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor,” this is the deep dive that still moves at a readable pace.From there, we zoom into the headlines shaping faith and culture right now. We react to new polling that shows support for the LGBTQ lifestyle and gender transition dropping, and we unpack why moral trends matter far beyond one issue. We connect the dots between religion, morality, public policy, and the long-term health of a nation, including how media moments and detransitioner stories changed what many people were willing to question out loud.We also hit two big policy stories: the ATF rolling back Biden-era gun rules and what that means for Second Amendment rights and self-defense, plus new data showing churches speaking more clearly about abortion and pro-life convictions. We close with a Pentagon update that trims hundreds of “recognized” religion codes while emphasizing religious liberty and chaplains, and we ask what it looks like to stay focused on mission without turning faith into bureaucratic nonsense. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show
Transcribe →Civics Before Committee Power
1w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeWhat if we stopped pretending “anyone can lead” means “no one needs to know the basics”? We dig into a listener-driven idea with real constitutional teeth: you cannot add extra requirements to be elected to Congress beyond what the Constitution already lists, but leadership can absolutely decide who gets committee assignments, chairmanships, and real influence. If you want the gavel, prove you understand the country you are governing.From there, we explore why the U.S. citizenship test keeps coming up in this conversation about civic literacy. Immigrants often learn enough in a short course to pass at high rates, while American students can struggle with the same material after years of schooling. That contrast raises hard questions about civics education, constitutional knowledge, and what we should reasonably expect from lawmakers in a constitutional republic.We also pivot to two fascinating listener questions: whether everyday citizens have the right to investigate a decades-old crime and what that looks like without police powers, and whether Freemasons truly shaped the founding the way conspiracy stories claim. We talk history, primary-source context, George Washington’s actual connection, and why Freemasonry in the 1700s is not the same as modern Masonry, even if the name sounds familiar.If you care about the Constitution, the Founding Fathers, faith and culture, and practical ways to rebuild civic understanding, share this conversation, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. What standard would you set for committee leadership?Support the show
Transcribe →Building on the American Heritage Series - Revival and Reformation
1w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeRevival is one of those words that can feel inspiring and vague at the same time, so we decided to get concrete. We talk about what revival actually looks like when you compare Scripture with American history and we challenge the popular idea that renewal is a quick spiritual adrenaline rush that fixes everything overnight. The Great Awakenings didn’t last a weekend. They lasted decades, and they changed the way everyday people thought, lived, and participated in public life.We dig into the First Great Awakening and why many historians argue it helped lay the groundwork for the United States itself. Then we zoom in on George Whitefield, whose relentless missionary travels and staggering preaching schedule show the real cost behind spiritual movements. We also look at a surprising pattern: opposition to revival often comes from “spiritual” circles that feel threatened by new methods, new unity, or new priorities. If you’ve ever wondered why good change can create conflict, history has receipts.From there we get practical. Prayer matters, but prayer that never turns into action stalls out. We discuss why Scripture puts special emphasis on praying for leaders, how praying for officials can reshape our own hearts, and how to think about advisors and staff who influence policy. Finally, we tackle the big question: how do you measure revival? The strongest markers aren’t just church metrics, but cultural fruit like integrity, accountability, and a refusal to tolerate what once felt “normal.”Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of faith and politics, share this with a friend, and leave a review if it sharpened the way you think about revival. What’s one cultural change you’d expect to see if renewal were real?Support the show
Transcribe →Flag Day Decoded - with Bill Federer
1w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeFlag Day isn’t a modern, made-up observance. It reaches back to a wartime decision on June 14, 1777, when the Second Continental Congress chose a national flag in the middle of the American Revolution. We walk through that origin story, why Francis Hopkinson belongs in the center of it, and how the familiar Betsy Ross claim shows what happens when legend outruns documentation. If you care about American history, the founding era, and civic literacy, this timeline changes how you see the symbol flying outside your home, school, or church.Our friend Bill Federer joins us to lay out the surprisingly clear chain from the flag to the Pledge of Allegiance: early drafts in the late 1800s, public school adoption, and Woodrow Wilson’s 1916 declaration of National Flag Day. We also dig into presidential language around faith and freedom, including how leaders framed liberty of conscience and religious liberty as core American principles rather than optional extras.Then we tackle the Cold War turning point: the 1954 addition of “one nation under God,” the role of the Knights of Columbus, and the story of a pastor who challenged President Eisenhower with a simple question, what truly makes America different from regimes that can mouth the same words about “liberty and justice.” We connect that to a bigger conversation about where rights come from, what happens when a nation forgets its past, and why education shapes culture. If this helped you, subscribe, share it for Flag Day, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show
Transcribe →America’s 250th And A Courageous Church - with Craig Seibert
1w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeSomething is shifting as America heads toward the 250th anniversary, and it is not just more history content online. We feel a real opening for renewal when faith and culture meet in everyday places: churches, city councils, youth groups, family conversations, and local celebrations. From David Barton’s story of speaking on the deck of the USS Midway to Tim Barton’s reminder to unplug from endless social media drama, we keep coming back to one point: there is a lot of reason to celebrate, and a lot we can do right now. Constitution coach Craig Seibert joins us with brand-new 250th resources designed to help pastors and citizens reclaim the spiritual and civic ideas that shaped the founding. We dig into “Courageous Pastors,” a collection of seven Revolutionary era sermons that helped ignite and sustain the American Revolution, including Jonathan Mayhew’s famous teaching on Romans 13. We also talk about divine providence, what the Declaration of Independence meant by that phrase, and why remembering God’s providential care in American history can strengthen courage and gratitude today. Then we get practical with clear action steps: simple 30 day devotionals on the faith of the signers, the faith of the framers, and the faith of the presidents, plus a strategy for bringing local proclamations to mayors and city councils. Craig also shares “Documents of Freedom,” a curated collection of founding texts like the Constitution, the Mayflower Compact, and George Washington’s Farewell Address, with historical context that helps families and churches teach American history and religious liberty with clarity. If you care about biblical citizenship, the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and a hopeful path toward America 250, hit play, share this with a friend, and then subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show.Links mentioned in this episode:https://declarationofindependence250.org/https://unitedstates250.org/Support the show
Transcribe →Good News Is Real When Truth Shapes Culture
2w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeDecline is not inevitable, and neither is renewal. We bring you a rapid-fire Good News Friday with stories that cut across health, culture, courts, and American history, all through a biblical, historical, and constitutional perspective that stays practical and grounded in real headlines. First up, we react to new data showing smoking among adults has fallen to an all-time low, with youth smoking also down, and we connect that to the simple idea of stewardship: when people choose healthier habits, families and communities feel the ripple effects. We also swap notes on World War II history, including a standout D-Day film recommendation and why honest storytelling about leadership and sacrifice still shapes how we see the nation’s 250th anniversary. Then we dig into a major cultural flashpoint: a member of Congress introduces a resolution to replace Pride Month with June as Family Month. We talk through what’s actually in the public statements around it, the history of which presidents issued Pride Month proclamations, and why local action matters just as much as federal action. If you serve on a city council, work in your county, or simply know your mayor, we lay out how these proclamations can shift at the community level. Finally, we cover two big legal developments: Florida’s case calling out Planned Parenthood for allegedly false advertising about the abortion pill mifepristone, and the NRB appeal challenging the Johnson Amendment and its chilling effect on church speech. We wrap with a surprisingly hopeful DC update as long-neglected fountains and memorials come back to life and new heroes are set to be honored. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people find Good News Friday.Links to Good News Stories:https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/06/03/congresswoman-ditches-pride-month/https://nrb.org/nrb-filed-notice-of-johnson-amendment-appeal-to-the-fifth-circuit-court/https://www.lifenews.com/2026/06/01/judge-rules-against-planned-parenthood-in-false-advertising-case/https://www.theblaze.com/news/the-fountains-in-dc-are-back-on-it-turns-out-that-decline-was-a-choicehttps://apnews.com/article/adult-smoking-cigarette-decline-survey-3dfc9d82fcc106e49a5706819d438239https://notthebee.com/article/check-this-out-im-not-used-to-seeing-our-national-monuments-so-clean-Support the show
Transcribe →A Rally For Christian Men - with Josh McPherson
2w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeWashington State rarely dominates the headlines, but Pastor Josh McPherson says that silence is part of the problem. Tim Barton sits down with Josh for the conclusion of their conversation about faith and culture, Christian civic engagement, and why a constitutional republic only survives when people of conviction refuse to opt out. Josh makes the case that inalienable rights come from our Creator, yet still have to be politically protected if we want to actually enjoy them in real life, in our families, schools, and communities. From there, we get specific. Josh describes Washington as a testing ground for policies that later spread nationwide, and he challenges the church to face hard numbers about voter disengagement and its consequences. That urgency feeds a bold plan for Father’s Day weekend: the American Congress of Christian Men at the Gorge Amphitheatre, starting June 19, with a goal of gathering 15,000 men to worship, rally, and leave with concrete action steps. The story gets even wilder when the date lines up with George Washington signing his commission on June 19, and the venue sits in a town named George Washington. We close with a needed heart check. Josh’s central encouragement is simple and disruptive: submission to spiritual authority unleashes spiritual authority. We connect it to the call to commit to a local church and to the Roman centurion in Matthew 8, where real faith is tied to understanding authority. If you care about religious liberty, biblical leadership, and practical ways to engage culture without becoming lawless or arrogant, this conversation will sharpen you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the show
Transcribe →Stronger Men, Stronger Families - with Josh McPherson
2w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeA lot of men feel the pull to be strong, but they’re not sure what strength is for or who it’s meant to serve. We talk with Josh McPherson about a definition of biblical manhood that cuts through the noise: strength that dies to comfort, refuses cowardice, and shows up as protection, provision, leadership, and love. Along the way, we unpack a simple but demanding pledge and why power isn’t the enemy, misuse and abdication are.We also get practical about Christian fatherhood and leadership training. Josh explains why your family is your “resume,” why ministry success means being respected by the people who know you best, and how to raise boys with a clear path into manhood. That leads to gospel-centered rites of passage, the Project Man Card framework, and the idea that manhood isn’t a destination you arrive at once, but a daily starting line with real tests and real responsibility.Then the lens widens to what’s happening in Washington state through Gray City Church: extended gatherings, a sense of revival aimed at reformation, bold moves in Christian education, and a big vision for building leaders. We also hear about doors opening through the White House Faith Office and why religious liberty and public policy matter to pastors and churches. If you care about biblical masculinity, men’s discipleship, Christian leadership, and rebuilding strong families, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.Support the show
Transcribe →Kill The Dragon Win The Girl - with Josh McPherson
2w ago00:26:59Tap to summarize“Kill the dragon, win the girl” sounds like a movie line until you hear Pastor Josh McPherson explain what it means for your actual life. We’re joined by the lead pastor of Grace City Church for a story that’s equal parts outdoorsy Washington State grit, deep family faith, and the kind of suffering that either breaks you or builds you. Josh walks us through his path from homeschooling and patriotic convictions to real estate, law enforcement, construction, and finally the moment he could no longer ignore a lifelong call to preach and build people, not just projects. We also go straight at the question a lot of families are quietly asking: why are so many men stuck, passive, and comfortable, while a growing number of Gen Z and millennial men are waking up hungry for discipleship? Josh makes the case that when men lead with humility and responsibility, families stabilize and communities get stronger. He shares what he learned watching years of crisis counseling up close: when one man fails, it takes many people to replace what he refuses to do. Then we unpack the heart of Strong Imagination and Stronger Man Nation, including the “first dragon” every man faces each morning and what it looks like to win a wife’s heart over a lifetime, not a single moment. This is part one of a series, and it sets the foundation for a practical, biblical view of masculinity, marriage, and service. If it challenges you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Support the show
Transcribe →America’s Founding Formula - with Eric Metaxas
2w ago00:26:59Tap to summarizeAmerica’s 250th birthday is more than a party date, it’s a stress test for our national memory. We ask a blunt question: what actually made the United States free, stable, and resilient, and why are so many cultural gatekeepers determined to tell the founding as a story of nothing but oppression. From a biblical, historical, and constitutional perspective, we dig into the principle that shaped the Revolution: rights come from God, not government, and the purpose of government is to protect those God-given rights.Then we’re joined by Eric Metaxas to talk about his new book, Revolution. Eric explains why he set out to tell the whole Revolutionary War story in one place, without the modern “meh” tone that drains courage and meaning from the past. We explore the founders’ own spiritual framing, the repeated references to Providence, and the Exodus and Sinai covenant imagery that even the more secular founders understood. Whether you share that worldview or not, Eric makes the case that we owe the founders the basic honesty of seeing the founding the way they saw it.We also get specific about the war’s moral stakes, including brutality that pushed fence-sitters toward independence and sobering facts about prisoner of war conditions. Finally, we connect the past to the present: how a nation drifts when memory erodes, why this moment feels like an existential crisis, and what ordinary citizens can do to recover the American spirit with truth, prayer, and civic action.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves history, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of the founding story do you think Americans most need to relearn right now?Support the show
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