The WallBuilders Show

The Declaration of Independence didn’t just come from brilliant men in a room, it came from a culture shaped by pulpits, sermons, and a belief that our rights come from God, not government. From Washington, DC during America 250 events, we sit down with Pastor Josh McPherson to connect the founding era to the pressure points we’re living through right now, and to name what many people felt during COVID but couldn’t fully explain.

We talk about the often-missed influence of pastors like Jonas Clark, Samuel Davies, Jonathan Mayhew, and John Wise and how their preaching helped form both the founders and the very language that made its way into America’s founding documents. That history matters because it reframes today’s debates about faith in public life: the question isn’t whether Christianity influenced America, it’s how deeply it did, and what happens when that foundation is ignored.

Then Josh shares what it was like in Washington State when government restrictions turned worship into a legal target, including the moment he had to sue the governor to open his church. We unpack the difference between possessing God-given rights and being able to enjoy those rights without penalty, plus why lawful courage, deep research, and clear thinking are essential when leaders push beyond their lane. We also discuss FreedomCon, the “George Washington Declaration of Freedom,” and why putting your name on the line can wake a man up like nothing else.

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America is turning 250, and we refuse to let it be just fireworks and food. We’re on the road meeting leaders, pastors, and ministries who are helping people reconnect with the nation’s founding principles, the Declaration of Independence, and the biblical worldview that shaped early American culture. That hunger is real, and it shows up in the renewed interest in founders’ history, original sources, and the kind of teaching that actually explains why liberty works.

Then the headlines hit. We walk through a fast-moving set of Supreme Court decisions and call it what it is: a mixed bag. We talk about clear wins, confusing rulings, and the ugly reality of how legal reasoning can drift away from the U.S. Constitution. The biggest focus is birthright citizenship and why Clarence Thomas’s dissent matters, including the historical purpose of the 14th Amendment and how courts should treat original intent instead of importing outside frameworks.

We also get practical about what can still be done, from enforcing laws already on the books to passing clarifying legislation and staying engaged through elections. Along the way we unpack a powerful idea many people miss: “federal” is rooted in covenant language, meaning constitutional government is a defined agreement, not a popularity contest. If you care about American history, constitutional interpretation, religious liberty, and the future of citizenship, this conversation is for you.

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Fireworks are easy. Remembering what made America worth celebrating is harder, and that’s where we go for America 250. Rick Green, David Barton, and Tim Barton talk through the surprising wave of renewed patriotism we’re seeing right now, why it rattles the cynics, and how learning the stories of the Declaration’s signers brings “lives, fortunes, sacred honor” back into focus. We also dig into the idea that gratitude for America is not blind pride, it’s a commitment to protect the freedoms we’ve inherited.

Then we zoom out to a cultural moment you might not expect: FIFA visitors flooding social media with awe at American freedom and abundance. From the simple stuff like free refills to the deeper stuff like safety and liberty, those reactions become a mirror for Americans who have grown numb. We talk about why outside eyes can reignite appreciation, and why this season feels connected to a broader spiritual hunger that’s pulling people back toward truth, clarity, and faith.

Our guest, Texas State Representative Nate Schatzline, gets intensely practical about what happens when pastors and churches stop sitting out the public square. He shares what he’s seen bringing pastors to Washington, DC, what wakes leaders up, and why local races like school board and city council are where the culture actually turns. Nate also breaks down the For Liberty and Justice blueprint that has helped flip 137 seats in Texas and explains how his own campaign, backed by his church and family, led to real legislative wins on issues like women’s sports, protections for minors, border and fentanyl enforcement, property tax priorities, and human trafficking crackdowns.

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July 4 gets all the fireworks, but our actual independence vote landed on July 2, 1776, and that one detail opens the door to a much bigger reset of what we think we know about America’s founding. We walk through the real timeline from Richard Henry Lee’s motion, to Jefferson’s draft, to the edits Congress made, to why July 4 is better understood as Declaration Day, not the day the vote happened.

Then we tackle the argument lighting up headlines: Bible passages in public school curriculum. We explain why studying the Bible as literature and history is not the same thing as preaching it, and why so many classic American texts assume biblical references. If students read Martin Luther King Jr’s Letter From Birmingham Jail but don’t know who Paul is or what the fiery furnace story refers to, they miss the point. We also get specific about the “unconstitutional” claim, including what the 1963 Supreme Court decisions actually allowed in history and literature classes.

Finally, we bring it back to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the question underneath everything: can you understand the Founding Fathers without biblical literacy when Scripture was so commonly quoted in their political writing? We cover the Dunlap broadside printing, why signatures come later on August 2, and we share a simple reading list you can use with your family this week, from John Adams’s letters to John Quincy Adams and Calvin Coolidge.

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The news cycle trains you to expect bad headlines, so we decided to spend this Good News Friday hunting for proof that courage still exists and that good ideas still produce good results. We start close to home with a major release for American history lovers: our new book “Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honor,” profiling all 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. If you care about the Founding Fathers, the American Revolution, and clearing away lazy modern myths, this is a practical way to rebuild civic memory with real biographies and real stories.

Then we widen the lens to a surprising economic and political shift: Cuba approving sweeping free market reforms to avoid collapse. When a system that calls itself communist starts allowing private enterprise, independent investment, and ownership-like incentives, it’s an accidental confession that socialism can’t deliver. We also dig into religious liberty and compelled messaging in sports, including the MLB controversy tied to Bible verses on Pride-themed hats and why it matters when institutions try to police viewpoint while permitting other slogans. Along the way, we give credit to the Texas Rangers for choosing Faith and Family Nights and show how “voting with your dollars” still sends a message.

We close with big-picture policy and power: the fallout from slashing USAID funding and the argument that cutting off money streams shifted election outcomes across Latin America, plus a cultural flashpoint where a minor league team forfeits rather than wear Pride Night uniforms. And yes, we talk about Elon Musk’s stated intent to counter George Soros’s influence and what that signals about money, protest movements, and elections.

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