The WallBuilders Show

Is freedom built at the ballot box—or around the kitchen table? We open a lively, no-fluff conversation about education as discipleship, why parental authority is essential to a free society, and how churches can move from the sidelines to the front lines of formation. Joined by Stephen McDowell of the Providence Foundation, we explore his new film “Educated for Liberty,” a free, segment-based resource designed to help families and congregations reclaim the mission of shaping young hearts and minds.

Across the episode, we connect founding-era wisdom with today’s realities. Early American schooling united literacy with virtue and self-government, producing citizens capable of stewarding liberty. As education drifted to bureaucracies, academics decoupled from morality and meaning, fueling cultural confusion. Stephen lays out a clear framework: parents have the right and duty to lead, the church is called to assist, and education that honors truth and character yields stable, flourishing communities. We also confront the hard outcomes of outsourcing formation—why “sending kids to Caesar” predictably harvests a secular worldview—and how to reverse course with courage and clarity.

This isn’t just theory. We walk through practical pathways any family can start now: homeschool curricula that are turnkey, micro-schools and one-room models, co-ops for specialized subjects, and church-based schools supported by scholarships. The film features respected voices like Mike Farris, Carol Swain, George Barna, Alex Newman, and the Bartons, offering stories, tools, and a step-by-step on-ramp. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or ready to jump, you’ll find a roadmap for aligning method with mission so your children are truly educated for liberty.

Stream “Educated for Liberty” free at ProvidenceFoundation.com or EducatedforLiberty.com, share it with a friend, and tell us your next step. If this conversation helps, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it along to someone who needs a nudge to start. Liberty grows where parents lead and truth is taught—let’s build it together.
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Power without principle corrodes, but principle without power accomplishes little. We set out to bridge that gap by examining how executive orders work, where their legal boundaries lie, and how a biblical framework can help citizens evaluate them with clarity rather than heat. Pastor and author Jim Garlow joins us to unpack his new project auditing more than 200 of President Trump’s recent executive orders against Scripture-based criteria, grouping them into practical themes like border policy, religious liberty, DEI, and government efficiency.

We start by demystifying executive orders: they implement existing law and cannot create new statutes. That matters in court, where well-crafted orders cite authority, anticipate challenges, and often prevail on appeal. It also matters for durability; a new administration can reverse much of what isn’t codified by Congress. With that foundation laid, we move to the heart of the conversation: can faith-informed principles—justice, ordered compassion, equal weights, protection of conscience—offer a reliable lens for modern governance? Jim argues they can, and shows how a topic-by-topic approach makes dense policy readable for leaders, pastors, students, and everyday voters.

Immigration becomes a case study. We explore biblical categories that distinguish lawful residents, temporary guests, and those who enter with harmful intent, mapping them to modern visas, naturalization, and unlawful entry. The goal is not to license cruelty or naivety, but to pair welcome with responsibility and the rule of law. From there we touch religious liberty, where safeguarding conscience and limiting state coercion remain nonnegotiable if we want a healthy civic culture. Throughout, we emphasize method over marching orders: learn the principles, apply them consistently, and judge policies—anyone’s policies—accordingly.

If you care about constitutional boundaries, moral clarity, and practical tools for evaluating policy, this conversation will sharpen your thinking. Grab the book at wellversedworld.org, share this episode with a friend who loves both history and Scripture, and subscribe to get future deep dives. Have a question we should tackle next? Leave a review with your toughest policy puzzle and we’ll take it on.
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A sanctuary should feel safe—and that takes more than good intentions. We sat down with John Bradshaw, founder of Valor Defense Consulting, to map out a step‑by‑step framework any church can implement to protect people while keeping a warm, welcoming culture. From leadership’s duty of care to on‑the‑ground tactics, we dig into what real preparedness looks like when faith meets risk.

We talk through why written policies matter, how to align with your state’s laws, and how to give designated team members clear authority for trespass decisions, de‑escalation, and emergency response. John shares why the force continuum starts with presence and words, not weapons, and how a ministry mindset changes everything. You’ll hear why greeters and parking volunteers are the front line of prevention, how to spot red flags without profiling, and why early, friendly engagement can defuse most situations before they reach the sanctuary.

Training goes beyond a handful of volunteers. We explore tabletop drills that sharpen decision‑making, practical exercises that build muscle memory, and medical readiness that includes CPR, AED, and trauma care for bleeding control and airway support. Then we tackle the overlooked phase: post‑event operations. Learn how to secure facilities, coordinate with law enforcement, manage media and social communications, support victims and families with pastoral care, and activate a continuity of operations plan if your building becomes unusable.

If you’re a pastor, elder, usher, children’s leader, or a concerned member who wants a church safety program that is both compassionate and capable, this conversation delivers a clear, comprehensive playbook. Share it with your team, then take the next step with a written plan and regular training. If this helped you, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it to a friend who leads—safety is a ministry we build together.
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A surprising wave of accountability is reshaping the week’s biggest stories—and it actually feels like momentum. We open with a malpractice verdict that forces a hard reset on medical ethics, especially for irreversible procedures on minors. It’s not about gloating over penalties; it’s about restoring a physician’s duty to biology, informed consent, and moral responsibility. From there, we head to Texas, where a new law targets the mail-order abortion pill pipeline by empowering harmed women and families to bring civil action against out-of-state providers. The focus is harm reduction and accountability, not punishing women—an approach tailored to today’s tactics.

Free speech gets a full-throated defense as courts strike down sweeping bans on “deceptive” political media in Hawaii and California that threatened satire and parody. The message is clear: elected officials don’t get immunity from ridicule. That segment sparks a broader reflection on civic literacy—why ignorance inside public office breeds bad law—and a practical reminder that turnout in primaries and general elections remains the hinge of real change. Favorable polling is meaningless if we don’t show up.

We also lean into a cultural bright spot: Tim Allen publicly finishes a 13-month, word-by-word read through the Bible and commits to starting again. It’s a sign that serious, thoughtful faith is gaining public respect, not as a trend but as a disciplined pursuit of truth. On the political front, immigration numbers tell a story the headlines often miss: Hispanic support for stronger border enforcement is rising, and Border Patrol ranks reflect that alignment in lived experience and values. Finally, we examine the military’s pressure on Scouting America to step away from DEI priorities and return to God and country—a nudge toward institutions that build character and allegiance to enduring principles, with a nod to groups already on that path.

If you value clear thinking on faith, freedom, medicine, and speech—and you’re ready to channel that into action—tap play, share the episode with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Then tell us: where do you want to see accountability land next?
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Admiring the Founders while avoiding their foundation is the contradiction shaping civic life today. We dig into why love for the Constitution can’t survive if we detach it from the biblical ideas that informed it—human nature’s limits, God-given rights, fixed moral law, and the necessity of separation of powers. Drawing on documented citation studies and the voices of early American clergy, we connect how sermons seeded the language of liberty and why the founders carried Scripture from pulpits into policy.

We take you inside modern standards debates where references to the Bible’s influence are often removed not for lack of evidence but for lack of familiarity, then slipped back into “church history” rather than civic history. That box-checking mindset forgets that faith shaped education, economics, and the law. We also talk about the slow, generational work of reform: updating textbooks now may not bear full fruit until students become teachers. Patience isn’t passivity; it is a strategy for durable change, supported by reading primary sources and leveraging films that spark curiosity about Washington, Franklin, and the Great Awakening.

When a listener asks how to hold wrongdoers accountable amid endless committees and delays, we make the case for swift, fair justice. Deterrence collapses when consequences arrive years late. We outline how citizen skepticism, evidence-based debate, and equal enforcement can rebuild trust. The through-line is simple: keep the roots with the results. If America wants the longevity of its Constitution, it must remember the convictions that made that endurance possible.

If this conversation sharpened your thinking, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves history, and leave a review telling us where you see the biggest gap between our civic heritage and our current habits.
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