The WallBuilders Show

Culture doesn’t drift toward truth by accident. It’s shaped by whoever shows up with conviction, skill, and staying power and that’s exactly why we’re talking about faith beyond church walls. We dig into what it means to live as “biblical citizens” who bring the gospel into every calling, from politics and education to media, medicine, and the fine arts. If you’ve ever wondered whether your work really matters to God, this conversation makes the case that your profession can be a mission field when you practice excellence and refuse to compartmentalize your beliefs.

Elizabeth Carlisle joins us to share her new book, “Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom,” a collection that blends her own prayers with prayers from 80 inspiring Americans. We talk about the power of prayer in American history, why George Washington’s dependence on God still speaks to the moment we’re in, and how humility changes leadership. Elizabeth also describes the story behind First Freedom Art and the legacy of Arnold Freeberg, the artist behind “The Prayer at Valley Forge,” now seen by hundreds of thousands at the Museum of the Bible.

We also tackle the “Seven Mountains of influence” idea in a grounded way: don’t get stuck on labels, just engage every sphere of culture instead of surrendering institutions by default. Along the way, we point you to practical resources, including historic prayer proclamations and examples you can bring back into public life. If you care about faith and culture, Christian leadership, prayer for America, and restoring beauty and truth in the arts, this one’s for you.

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A lot of political coverage trains us to expect the worst, so when real momentum shows up it can feel almost unbelievable. We zoom out on the good news we’re seeing at the intersection of faith and culture, where religious liberty and state-level leadership are producing wins that many people never hear about in their day-to-day “bubble.”

From Washington, DC, we unpack Senator Josh Hawley’s press conference on mifepristone, often called the abortion pill, and why he’s making a medical safety case instead of a partisan pitch. We talk through the claims about adverse event rates, how FDA standards have treated other drugs with far smaller risk ratios, and why distribution channels and oversight matter. Even if you’re tired of culture-war framing, this part of the conversation is about patient safety, informed consent, and whether our institutions are applying consistent rules.

Then we’re joined by Idaho House Majority Leader Jason Monks to discuss a statewide call for prayer and fasting. He explains why humility and self-reflection are the point, how leaders need divine guidance, and why the “separation of church and state” line is often used without knowing the history. We also dig into what “answered prayer” would actually look like: lower rhetoric, more patience, and the ability to disagree without turning each other into enemies.

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5,700 ISIS terrorists moved out of a shaky Syrian prison system and into Iraq. Sponsors walk away from a long-running Disney event. States start ending lifetime tenure for professors. And an NFL coach gives every player a Bible with a clear message about identity and purpose. That’s the kind of Good News Friday we’re bringing you, because the most important shifts often happen quietly, then all at once.

We start with a Middle East security update that surprised even us: the reported US move to relocate thousands of ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq, lowering the risk of escape and keeping dangerous actors off the field. From there we pivot to a piece of parenting research that keeps confirming what many families already know, children do better when a mom and a dad are both present, bringing different strengths that balance the home. If you care about child development, family structure, and what the data actually says, you’ll want to hear this part.

Then we hit education accountability and higher education reform: student debt, weak job alignment, and a growing movement in multiple states to reform or eliminate tenure in favor of performance reviews and renewable contracts. We also talk culture and corporate pressure with news that Gay Days Orlando is being paused after losing sponsorship and hotel support. We wrap with two worldview-level stories: growing pushback on costly climate accords and a Seattle Seahawks coaching staff that’s unashamed to put faith front and center.

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You can care about principles and still care about strategy, because the rules of the system decide whether your voice gets heard. We start with a listener stuck in a closed-primary state as an independent and walk through the hard tradeoff: stay unaffiliated and lose primary access, or register with a party so you get two meaningful chances to influence the outcome. Along the way, we explain open primaries vs closed primaries, why crossover voting happens, and how to think about party registration without turning your conscience over to a party label. 

From there, we zoom out to a values-first approach to voting, including Benjamin Rush’s blunt line that he’s neither an aristocrat nor a democrat but a “Christocrat.” That idea frames the whole conversation: judge candidates by the values they defend and the policies they will implement, not by team identity. If you’ve felt politically homeless, this gives you a clear way to stay grounded while still being effective. 

We also tackle two rapid-fire but important civics issues. First, the constitutional question about whether President Trump could ever serve as vice president, using the 12th Amendment and the 22nd Amendment to show why eligibility rules matter. Second, we respond to concerns about DEI in schools by correcting common “Founders” misinformation, including what really happened on July 4 versus August 2 with the Declaration of Independence, then lay out practical steps to challenge questionable curriculum and classroom materials at the local level. 

Wrap it up with a thoughtful look at gerrymandering reform and why simple fixes like “rectangular districts” run into geography, population, and politics. If you want more constitutional literacy, better history, and actionable ways to engage, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review.
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Power doesn’t just shape policy; it decides who gets to decide. We sit down with Tennessee State Representative Gino Bulso to unpack a bold two-bill strategy aimed at narrowing federal court rulings on marriage and civil rights while reclaiming state authority and protecting private conscience. If you’ve wondered how a state can push back without breaking the rules, this is a masterclass in targeted, constitutional maneuvering.

We start by grounding the conversation in first principles—why the Declaration’s moral claims and the Constitution’s structure are not value neutral, and how drifting from a fixed moral baseline has confused public standards. From there, Rep. Bulso breaks down HB 1473, which clarifies that Obergefell binds public actors but not private citizens or businesses, and HB 1472, which directs Tennessee not to adopt the Supreme Court’s Bostock reading of “sex” into state anti-discrimination law. Together, the bills seek to secure space for conscience, particularly for private businesses not covered by federal Title VII, without inviting direct conflict with federal supremacy.

Along the way, we tackle the question at the heart of civic life: who decides? Courts, Congress, or communities. We explore the separation of powers, the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the role of state constitutions defining marriage. Rep. Bulso explains why changing national policy should go through elected lawmakers or amendment—not judicial legislation—and how Tennessee’s approach respects process while reshaping outcomes. The stakes are high: family, faith, and the social order all hinge on whether law stays tethered to coherent standards.

If you care about federalism, religious liberty, and the future of marriage policy, this conversation offers a rare blend of constitutional depth and practical tactics. Listen, share with a friend who follows the courts, and then tell us what you think: who should draw the lines—judges, legislators, or the people in their states? Subscribe, leave a review, and join the debate.
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