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  • Wednesday · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Why Your Vote Still Matters

    Twenty days sounds like plenty of time until you realize how many elections get decided by a few thousand votes, sometimes less. We talk through the hard truth behind low-turnout midterm elections: when fewer people show up, your vote carries more weight, and organized groups can swing congressional districts, school boards, and statewide constitutional amendments. We also take on the most common reasons Christians give for staying home. Politics feels dirty, the parties feel the same, and one vote feels small. We answer those objections with real numbers from toss-up districts and with a biblical lens on stewardship, accountability, and what it means to live in a nation built on “We the people.” If we really believe responsibility comes with authority, voting is not optional background noise, it is part of how we love our neighbors in practice. Then we get practical. We run through major state ballot initiatives, including ranked choice voting, citizen-only voting rules, voter ID, protections for women’s sports, abortion amendments, and other policy questions that can shape your state constitution for decades. We also explain why third-party voting rarely changes outcomes in a two-party system and why incremental progress matters. Finally, we highlight why Senate control affects judicial confirmations and long-term court decisions. If this conversation sharpens your thinking, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. Support the show

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  • Wednesday · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - James Brown: Faith, Family, and Purpose (Part 2 of 2)

    James Brown, CBS host of The NFL Today, shares his personal faith journey, family story, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother’s faith and discipline, his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball, and the moment in his mid-20s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment. He emphasizes the importance of responsibility, humility, and “walking the talk” as a Christian, both in family life and public influence. The conversation also explores themes of racial unity, the role of Scripture in addressing cultural challenges, and the lasting impact of mentors like coaches and parents. In the Sports & Faith collection, you’ll hear powerful testimonies from athletes with memorable track records in sports and an even greater legacy in faith. 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.

  • Wednesday · 33 min

    Young and Faithful - Evangelism

    Jonah Mandel talks about evangelism and what it is, how we live it out as believers, and give us 4 important steps on How to do it as believers. New Email: youngandfaithful2025@gmail.com

  • Tuesday · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Vote Early With Confidence - with Doug Napier

    Something big is happening at the same time in America and you can feel it in the voting numbers, the church, and even in the brands people are pushing back on. We start with a practical challenge: vote early while you still can. Candidates are known, but life is not predictable, so we talk through why early voting removes last minute obstacles and how tools like ChristianVoterGuide.com and iVoterGuide help you research candidates fast and share clear voter guides with friends, family, and your church. Then we shift to a hopeful cultural signal that didn’t get nearly enough coverage: a massive prayer gathering at AT&T Stadium with tens of thousands of people showing up to pray for repentance and revival. We unpack the difference between revival as internal change and awakening as faith that starts shaping the public square, and why noticing “good news” matters when discouragement is easy. Finally, we bring the marketplace into the conversation with guest Doug Napier from 1792 Exchange. He explains how they track corporate bias across thousands of companies and what it looks like for a business to respect constitutional rights like free speech, free exercise, and freedom of conscience while still serving customers well. We talk corporate stewardship, the cost of ideological activism, and why the 1792 Buttonwood Agreement is a powerful reminder that trust and integrity built the American economy in the first place. If you care about faith and culture, early voting, and the future of American business, listen, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

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  • Tuesday · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - James Brown: Faith, Family, and Purpose (Part 1 of 2)

    James Brown, CBS host of The NFL Today, shares his personal faith journey, family story, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother’s faith and discipline, his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball, and the moment in his mid-20s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment. He emphasizes the importance of responsibility, humility, and “walking the talk” as a Christian, both in family life and public influence. The conversation also explores themes of racial unity, the role of Scripture in addressing cultural challenges, and the lasting impact of mentors like coaches and parents. In the Sports & Faith collection, you’ll hear powerful testimonies from athletes with memorable track records in sports and an even greater legacy in faith. 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.

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