Wallbuilders Live! With David Barton & Rick Green

Stadium altar calls, campus baptisms, and a surge in Bible sales are stealing headlines for all the right reasons—but the real story is what comes next. We dive into the data pointing to a national spiritual renewal and challenge ourselves to aim higher than momentary inspiration, asking how to turn revival into a durable great awakening through deliberate discipleship and principled policy.We share the energy and outcomes from the Pro Family Legislators Conference, where more than 400 lawmakers and spouses compared notes, traded model bills, and left with a playbook of 150+ policy ideas. From privacy and parental rights to education reform, we walk through how one “what if” can spread across dozens of states and become law. Along the way, we revisit history’s best teachers—George Whitefield and Charles Finney—who coupled evangelism with action, showing how spiritual conviction can guide civic courage.The conversation shifts to the long game: why faithfulness outruns quick wins, how school board persistence i

Headlines have trained us to expect the worst. Today we chase what’s actually moving the needle: international pressure for religious freedom, a youth movement catching fire on campuses, a surprising recalibration in the climate debate, and a clear turn in border enforcement that’s reshaping incentives on the ground.We start with Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, led by former Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler. That CPC label isn’t symbolic—it can trigger cuts to foreign aid and other diplomatic levers when persecution spikes, and the data from recent years has been devastating. Naming the problem is step one; signaling consequences is step two. We unpack why this matters for believers, minority faiths, and anyone who thinks human rights should mean something beyond resolutions.From global policy to local momentum, we head to Texas where Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged one million dollars to launch Turning Point USA chapters on high sch

When should America step in abroad—and when should we hold the line? We open with Nigeria and the persecution of Christians, unpacking the hard tradeoffs between humanitarian outrage and constitutional guardrails. We weigh the tools that can move regimes without war—credible threats, sanctions, aid leverage, quiet diplomacy—and the times when defending American lives, ships, and commerce must take priority. Using the Barbary pirates and the French Quasi-War as guides, we lay out a practical test for “American interest” that avoids isolationism without drifting into endless entanglements.From there, we zoom out to the role of government itself. Individuals and churches are called to forgive; civil authority is tasked with justice. That distinction matters for foreign policy and domestic order alike. We connect it to the Constitution’s enumerated powers and the Founders’ warnings about entangling alliances, showing how a clear mission for government keeps compassion meaningful and justice consistent.We also tac

A world war ended with silence at the eleventh hour. From that moment, the United States began a long journey from Armistice Day to Veterans Day—a shift from marking a ceasefire to honoring every American who wore the uniform. We explore how that change happened, why it matters, and what it asks of us today as citizens navigating policy, budgets, and public life.We open with the history: proclamations from Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolidge, Congress formalizing Armistice Day, and Dwight Eisenhower leading the move to Veterans Day after WWII. Then we turn to the Marine Corps, celebrating 250 years since Congress formed two battalions in 1775—before a formal Navy existed. That origin set the tone for the Pacific theater, where Marines carried island after island under brutal conditions. Through Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal, we unpack the leadership and tactics that shaped strategy and, ultimately, the war’s end.The heart of the episode is story. Herschel “Woody” Williams, a flamethrower at Iwo Jima, survived stagg

Headlines say the shutdown is over; the real story is where the fight moves next. We open with how the Senate finally broke the stalemate—motion to proceed, cloture math, and why debate time became a bargaining chip—and then trace the ripple effects into your wallet, your health care, and the federal workforce. Eight Democrats crossed the aisle to end the longest funding lapse on record, and that crossover set up a December carveout to debate the Affordable Care Act on its own.We walk through what actually got funded and why: Agriculture to keep SNAP steady, Military and Veterans to protect benefits, and the Legislative Branch to keep Congress paid. The remaining nine appropriations bills head to the House, where nothing is guaranteed. From there, the focus tightens on health care: rising exchange premiums, subsidies that primarily flow to insurers, and studies showing coverage can lower stress while system costs keep climbing. We challenge the incentives behind today’s subsidy design and explore reforms that

A generation raised on shifting standards is reaching for something solid. We sit down with Father Frank Pavone to explore why younger Catholic priests are embracing clear, biblical convictions on life and identity—and how that clarity is drawing Gen Z, especially young men, back into the Church. This isn’t a political pivot; it’s a move toward coherence in a time of confusion, where objective moral truth replaces the fog of moral relativism.We trace the cultural and spiritual forces shaping this trend: pandemic-era disruption, public ambiguity from high-profile politicians, and decades of muddled teaching on life ethics. Father Frank shares insights from a new national survey showing younger priests leaning more conservative, especially on abortion and sexual morality. We connect those convictions to America’s founding ideals, revisiting the right to life as a core principle affirmed by early jurists like James Wilson and rooted in the nation’s moral imagination.The conversation also highlights what’s drawin

Headlines hint at chaos, but the signals underneath tell a different story. We connect three surprising trends that point to a quiet realignment: a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that reaffirms biological sex on passports as a verifiable, security-critical fact; polling that shows a growing share of Americans view Democrats as too liberal while Republicans are seen as slightly less conservative; and new Barna research revealing men—especially Gen Z—are returning to church in significant numbers.We unpack what the Court’s ruling really means for identity, equal protection, and border security, and why the comparison to country of birth matters. Then we dig into the polling: how positions on late-term abortion and gender policy alienate moderates, why sentiment hasn’t always translated into votes, and what courage and clarity would look like for candidates who want to serve the broad middle without abandoning core convictions.The most hopeful signal comes from the pews. After years where women outnumbered men in ch

Ever wonder how 60 votes can stop 51 from passing a bill? We pull back the curtain on the modern filibuster to show how Senate procedure—not the Constitution—decides whether a majority can actually govern. We trace the shift from the old, talk‑until‑you‑drop tactic to today’s cloture threshold and explain when a simple majority can change the rules, when it can’t, and how the nuclear option carved out exceptions for nominations and budget matters. It’s a candid look at principle versus prudence: even if restoring majority rule aligns with the Founders’ intent, what happens when moral consensus is thin and stakes are high?We also dive into presidential term limits with clear answers. George Washington set the two‑term standard; FDR broke it during World War II; the 22nd Amendment settled it. We address persistent myths about loopholes—whether a former two‑term president can return via the vice presidency or another path—and explain why those theories falter against constitutional text and eligibility requireme

The headlines from Virginia and New Jersey aren’t the whole story. What’s happening inside America’s churches is shaping the way people think, vote, and live far more than a single election night. We sit down with David Closson of Family Research Council to unpack new nationwide research on regular churchgoers—folks in the pews weekly—and the picture is both sobering and hopeful.On the hopeful side, the data show an unmistakable hunger for worldview training. Large majorities want clear, Bible-based teaching on religious freedom, social and political responsibility, human sexuality, and the value of life. Gen Z and millennials are showing up more, streaming worship music, and downloading spiritual apps at record rates. People are searching for truth and meaning, and they’re walking through church doors to find it.The sobering side: core doctrine is slipping. Only 61% of frequent attenders affirm an orthodox view of God, and a growing share substitute new-age “higher consciousness” language for biblical truth.

A simple promise—“digital makes life easier”—can mask a complicated reality. We dive into the fast-unfolding world of digital ID and how it’s being stitched together with payments, health credentials, and online access under the banner of “digital public infrastructure.” With Alex Newman, we examine concrete examples from Canada’s account freezes to China’s social credit system and Europe’s emerging digital wallet to understand what happens when identity, money, and movement live behind the same gatekeepers.We unpack the policy pretexts—child safety, fraud prevention, immigration control—and show how noble goals can harden into tools of control once systems interlock. Alex explains why central bank digital currencies are often designed to tie back to ID and personal data, and how that linkage can turn “verification” into a lever over daily life: work, travel, banking, and speech. We revisit constitutional guardrails like the Fourth Amendment and discuss why rights can erode by default when access requires con

A lot of voices are loud right now. Few are clear. We invited Frank Turek to help us cut through the noise with a steady, evidence-based approach to faith that can stand up in a college auditorium or a family living room. Frank shares how mentoring sharpened Charlie’s gospel focus, why campus conversations are shifting from gotcha questions to genuine interest, and how a tragic moment sparked a surprising surge in Bible reading and church attendance.We unpack the backbone of Frank’s method: four questions that form a simple, powerful framework for apologetics—Does truth exist? Does God exist? Are miracles possible? Did Jesus rise from the dead?—and how to use that framework to answer tough objections with patience and precision. Frank also opens up about his own path into apologetics, the influence of Norman Geisler, and the birth of CrossExamined, the app and platform that puts quick facts and longer form resources at your fingertips.The conversation turns to public life and personal calling. Politics isn’t

Headlines can make it feel like everything’s slipping, but look closer and you’ll spot the quiet course corrections reshaping daily life. We walk through a set of concrete wins—each from a different corner of culture—that point to a broader turn toward sanity, safety, and conscience. In Texas, a unanimous ruling clarifies that judges are not forced to violate religious convictions, a small-town question that now sets a statewide standard. In Silicon Valley, smart shareholder engagement nudges Apple to expand Communication Safety to all minors and hide adult-only apps from teen accounts, proving that stewardship beats outrage when you want lasting change.We also dig into the stakes of state elections, where rhetoric meets consequence. A Virginia race flips twelve points after an extreme message surfaces, reminding us that voters still draw lines—and that constitutional questions on life, parental consent, and marriage won’t be decided by apathy. Beyond politics, we unpack a surprising trend in the Catholic Chu

A tough listener question pushed us to the heart of a growing divide: should Christians support Israel when many Jews don’t confess Christ and when Israel’s government, like any government, can act wrongly? We roll up our sleeves and trace the argument from bedrock Scripture to real-world policy, aiming for clarity without clichés.We start where the Bible starts: God’s covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12 and the striking moment in Numbers 22–23 when Balaam cannot curse what God has blessed. From there, we turn to Romans 11, where Paul rejects the idea that God cast off Israel. He calls the church a wild branch grafted into a Jewish root and warns us not to grow proud. Galatians 3 affirms that those in Christ are Abraham’s heirs, yet it never uproots Israel from the story; the picture is a family where we pray for an estranged sibling to come home, not a courtroom where we celebrate a disinheritance.Then we look at the map. Israel remains America’s most capable ally in the Middle East, a flawed but vital democ

Want a front-row seat to how states can shape the future of freedom? We bring lawmakers and policy pros together for a candid, strategy-rich look at AI guardrails, parental rights, energy security, civics reform, and the life debate—then pair it with spiritual renewal that keeps leaders grounded and brave. This is where model bills, clear frameworks, and practical tactics are forged, tested, and shared across red and blue states alike.We dig into the AI choices before us: wait for distant bureaucrats to dictate the rules, or lead with American values like privacy, consent, and transparency. From biometric data protections and algorithm accountability to the grid demands of AI growth and the rising push for digital IDs abroad, we map out concrete tools statehouses can use right now. We also explore the civics reset students need—moving beyond trivia to constitutional thinking—and the pro-life framework that anchors complex questions to first principles without losing compassion or legal precision.Parental righ

A shutdown that no one seems to feel is a political story begging for a plot twist. We sit down with Congressman Barry Loudermilk to unpack why this standoff looks different, how a “clean” continuing resolution became a flashpoint, and what happens when SNAP deadlines collide with Senate filibuster math. The headline isn’t just funding—it’s leverage. When policy riders hitch a ride on short-term spending, the real fight shifts to who controls the agenda months from now and who gets blamed when the lights stay on but trust runs out.From there we move to the border and a bold claim: treat fentanyl trafficking like an invasion. Barry argues that if a boat carried a nuclear device, we’d intercept it without hesitation; fentanyl kills at a mass scale and funds hostile networks, so interdiction should be just as decisive. That stance raises big questions about presidential authority, authorizations for force, and the risk of escalation. Venezuela enters the frame as both a regime under pressure and a linchpin in th

A privately funded White House expansion shouldn’t be a five-alarm fire, yet the headlines say otherwise. We dig into the facts behind a proposed East Wing ballroom, why capacity and ceremony matter for diplomacy, and how the people’s house has changed many times before. From Monroe’s portico and Taft’s Oval Office to Truman’s steel-reinforced rebuild, the White House has always evolved to meet new demands. That history matters when judging what’s preservation, what’s progress, and what’s political theater.We also unpack the spending narrative. Why did taxpayer-funded upgrades in recent years generate little pushback while private dollars for additional capacity spark outrage now? The contrast exposes how media framing shapes public perception. Beyond décor, we focus on function: hosting Congress, governors, and foreign delegations requires space, security, and a setting that reflects American leadership. Scale isn’t vanity when it elevates statecraft and strengthens our diplomatic posture.Then we turn to the

What if our culture’s hottest causes are colliding with the Bible’s clearest assignments? We dive into the contested space where faith meets public life and ask a sharper question: who did God actually task with justice, mercy, and protection—and what happens when we hand those duties to the wrong institution?We start by mapping jurisdiction. Romans 13 gives government the sword to punish evil and defend the innocent; Scripture gives charity to individuals, families, and the church. That simple divide changes everything about social justice. From the Tower of Babel’s bricks to the image of living stones, we push back on one-size-fits-all systems that flatten human dignity. Then we zoom out to the 613 biblical laws and the Ten Commandments—the tenor of God’s law—to ground public priorities: acknowledge God, protect innocent life, and safeguard property against theft and coveting.With that foundation, we test modern claims. On poverty, we compare government delivery rates with private charity and surface resear

Pray, act, endure—three simple words that upend almost everything we’re told about cultural change. We take a hard look at what revival really means in American history and Scripture, and it’s not a weekend tent meeting or an emotional spike. It’s decades of work, sacrifice that leaves a mark, and a public impact you can measure in families, cities, and laws.We trace the long arc of the Great Awakenings and spotlight George Whitefield’s relentless schedule—thousands of sermons across colonies, a portable pulpit, and a stubborn refusal to quit even when his health broke. That kind of commitment didn’t just fill fields; it formed consciences, inspired soldiers, and even shaped early American policy debates. Revival, we argue, always stirs old-versus-new tensions in the church, crosses denominational lines, and pushes faith into the streets where it changes habits, standards, and expectations.From there, we get practical. Prayer is the starting line: Scripture calls us to pray first for leaders, and doing that b

What if the textbook your child reads in fifth grade quietly rewires how they’ll vote at forty-five? We pull back the curtain on who actually shapes classroom content, why two states can steer a national market, and how a long game—not a last-minute lobby—decides what millions of students learn about America, free enterprise, and the Constitution.We walk you through the real mechanics of education: state boards setting standards, publishers investing millions, and the ripple effects that follow. Texas and California educate a quarter of the nation’s students, so their standards become the template for everyone else. When California’s budgets and regulations stalled new adoptions, Texas became the main driver. Inside that vacuum, a fierce fight unfolded over what history should emphasize: group identity and constant critique, or a balanced story that includes failures, celebrates individual achievement, and teaches why free markets lifted more people out of poverty than any command economy ever did.Here’s the

British generals feared their sermons, and John Adams credited them by name. We open the door to a forgotten story: how American pastors shaped the ideas that fueled independence, guided legislators, and ultimately informed the First Amendment’s protections—then connect that legacy to the questions pastors and voters face today.We walk through the tangible links from pulpit to policy: reprinted sermons that taught equality under God, consent of the governed, and taxation limits long before 1776; clergy who counseled governors, served in congresses, and even held the Speaker’s gavel. From there, we cut through modern confusion about “separation of church and state,” clarifying that the First Amendment restrains Congress, not churches, and was never meant to secularize society. Along the way, we explore why early state bans on clergy in office were short-lived, how Jefferson and Witherspoon defended ministers’ civil rights, and why free exercise means robust moral teaching in public life.Grounding the conversat