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  • October 1 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Treason, Sedition, Insurrection

    Calling something “treason” feels satisfying when you’re angry, but it can also be the fastest way to lose the rule of law. We slow the conversation down and get specific about three words that are constantly thrown around in politics: treason, sedition, and insurrection. The surprise is how narrow treason is under the US Constitution and why the Founders insisted on it after watching Britain stretch these charges during the American Revolution. We walk through the actual constitutional standard in Article III, then zoom out to the historical backdrop: English common law, Blackstone’s warnings about arbitrary power, and why “elastic” definitions become a tool for kings and parties alike. From there, we sort out sedition as agitation that disturbs public peace and insurrection as active resistance to executing laws, with practical examples that help separate protected First Amendment protest from conduct that turns violent. We also connect the legal confusion to a bigger problem: education. When citizens are never taught the Constitution and lack shared moral restraints, the culture starts treating politics like war and language like a weapon. If you care about clear thinking, fair charging standards, and a healthier public square, this conversation will give you better categories and better questions. Subscribe, share this with a friend who argues politics online, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What do you think is the most abused label today: treason, sedition, or insurrection? Support the show

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  • October 1 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Spiritual Practices for a Sanctified Life (Part 1 of 2)

    What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy. Get "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Learn how to connect with God every day! -- Pastor John Burke, author of Soul Revolution, will show you how to remember God’s presence throughout the day and pursue His will in each moment. It’s simple, doesn’t take much time, and it could change your life. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

  • September 30 · 1 hr 25 min

    We Get To Do This - Doomerang

    AI builders, cable news and even SNL are all preaching the end of the world, and on episode 52 of We Get To Do This, Pastor Jimmy and Adam Curry put on the "They Live" glasses, contend with the fear, and break the unholy agreements that keep us from living free.

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  • September 30 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Homeschooling And Parental Rights In America - with Mike Farris

    Homeschooling didn’t become normal in America because the culture got nicer. It became normal because families and attorneys fought for parental rights when educating your own kids could trigger investigations, court battles, or worse. We sit down with constitutional attorney Mike Farris to answer a listener’s real-life tension: how do you honor biblical teaching about submission to authority while still protecting your children and doing what you believe God calls you to do, especially when the law feels intrusive or hostile? We dig into Romans 13 with a crucial distinction that changes everything: “authority” isn’t automatically whatever an official says. In the United States, the highest civil authority is the Constitution, and government actors don’t get to invent powers that were never granted. From there, we walk through practical, on-the-ground homeschooling realities, including when simple notification rules are reasonable to follow and when regulations turn into unconstitutional control over curriculum, religious conviction, or parental decision-making. We also point you to tools that help families who move often, including military families trying to keep up with different state homeschool laws. Then the conversation widens into free speech and religious liberty as Mike explains his current work challenging the Johnson Amendment and what a court ruling could mean for pastors speaking about candidates during worship services. We close with powerful historical context from the American founding, including Jonathan Mayhew’s famous sermon on “unlimited submission” and why the fight over authority, conscience, and tyranny never really goes away. If this helped you think more clearly about homeschooling, parental rights, or biblical citizenship, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

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  • September 30 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - How to Support Your Teen's Mental Health (Part 2 of 2)

    Licensed counselor and mom Michelle Nietert brings her trademark stories, humor, and practical wisdom to parents navigating the teen and young adult years. Drawing from her newest devotional, Strong and Secure, Michelle shares candidly about her own struggles — from parenting teenagers to launching her daughter into college — and the lessons God has taught her along the way. Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future -- Lift your child up to God and raise them in Christ with this FREE video series. Jodie Berndt will give you tips on finding peace in God as a parent, rooting your teen's identity in Christ, showing love despite challenges and more. Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

  • September 29 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Faithful On The Wall - with Rudy Atallah

    Some of the most important work in America is happening in ordinary churches, with leaders who decide they’re done sitting on the sidelines. We’re recording from opposite ends of the country, one of us in Washington, DC walking pastors through the spiritual heritage of the US Capitol, and another in Washington State encouraging pastors who feel beat down by a culture that keeps getting darker. The thread tying it together is stewardship: we don’t just get to complain about the moment we’re in, we get to be part of the solution. We also dig into a tough but necessary topic: religious persecution. We talk through real-world numbers on Christian persecution and why it’s so easy for media narratives and even AI tools to blur categories by mixing “harassment” with lethal violence and forced displacement. If we want clarity on religious freedom, we have to be honest about definitions, sources, and what’s actually happening on the ground. Then we’re joined by Rudy Atallah from The Blessing Projects (BlessingProjects.org), a faith-based nonprofit doing high-impact humanitarian aid for persecuted Christians in places like Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and parts of Africa. Rudy explains why “rescue” is only part of the story and how stability is often the real protection: bakeries to keep food local, clean water when wells are poisoned, chicken farms that create sustainable protein, and even simple solar lights that stop predators and protect livelihoods. We talk about what effective giving looks like when overhead stays low and results stay measurable. If you care about courageous leadership, Christian persecution, religious liberty, or practical ways to help, this conversation will challenge and equip you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

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