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  • August 21 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Teaching Your Children How to Engage the Culture

    Pop culture is everywhere—shaping the way your kids see the world and often teaching lessons that go against God’s Word. Dr. Holly Brand explains why you as a parent play such a crucial role in helping your children develop a strong faith, discern truth from lies, and build godly character in the middle of today’s confusing culture. She’ll share how you can help your kids find their identity in Christ, work through doubts, and stand firm on God’s truth, even when life gets tough. Those small, intentional choices you make every day can have a lasting impact on your child’s heart and beliefs. Receive a copy of the "Christ & Culture 2.0" bundle and an audio download of "Teaching Your Children How to Engage the Culture" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. 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.

  • August 20 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - The Cost Of Freedom

    Freedom has a built-in hazard: it can protect the very movements that want to rewrite the system. We take a listener’s sharp question head-on: how can a Democrat Socialist legally run for office if their platform clashes with the Constitution? From slavery-era lessons to modern First Amendment doctrine, we explain why ideology is rarely something courts can ban, why past anti-communist restrictions collapsed in the judiciary, and why the real “enforcement mechanism” in a republic is an educated voter base shaped by strong moral foundations. Then we pivot to one of the hottest constitutional questions today: an Article V convention of states. If states call a convention for something like a balanced budget amendment, can delegates propose other changes once they’re in the room, even proposals that threaten the Second Amendment? We walk through what’s known, what’s debated, and what safeguards actually matter, including state-level delegate enforcement acts and the huge ratification hurdle that requires approval from 38 states. Finally, we tackle a practical Supreme Court issue: what power does the Chief Justice really have, and could a president “demote” a Chief Justice like John Roberts to change outcomes? We lay out why the Chief Justice is still one vote out of nine, what procedural influence exists, and why politicizing that role could backfire. We close with a lighter but still instructive segment on the historical accuracy of 1776 and a quick take on Hamilton, including why these shows can spark curiosity while still needing real sources for the full story. If you want more constitutional clarity without the fluff, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What question should we tackle next? Support the show

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  • August 19 · 1 hr 33 min

    We Get To Do This - Islamophobia

    Pastor Jimmy shares highlights from his experience in Santa Barbara and engages what it means to be angry, alarmed, and concerned without picking up a pitchfork and torch. Adam brings the receipts of practical ways to engage our neighors of other faiths, the legislation that is being drafted to protect our cultural heritage and how these two approaches dovetail. It's all God, the world and other things on We Get To Do This!

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  • August 19 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Battle-Tested Prayer - with Troy Jackson

    Election night doesn’t just tell you who won. It shows you how your state actually works and sometimes how it doesn’t. We start with a fast, practical sweep through the late primary map, including a Pennsylvania State House special election balanced on a razor’s edge, and why “blue state” and “red state” labels can miss the reality on the ground. We also dig into the growing gap between campaign branding and the advisors, staffing, and worldview choices that shape what leaders really do once they’re in office. Then we hit two case studies that raise bigger questions about trust and clarity. Florida delivers a headline-worthy contradiction with a Democratic Socialists of America aligned Senate candidate, and we talk about what that signals to voters. Wyoming and Alaska take us into the weeds of election design: plurality fields that can produce winners with a small percentage and ranked choice style systems that can delay results for weeks. If you care about election integrity, voter confidence, and ranked choice voting debates spreading to more states and cities, this part will give you language and examples to think with. The tone shifts when Pastor Troy Jackson joins us to talk about Battle Tested: The Power of a Praying Man in a Nation at War. Troy makes the case that the most urgent leadership crisis is spiritual and local: men praying with their families, protecting their marriages, disciplining their lives, and showing up with courage in schools, city councils, and communities. We unpack the Armor of God, the “shoes of peace,” and what it looks like to move without panic when everything around you shakes. If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part hit you hardest: election systems or the call for men to lead in prayer? Support the show

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  • August 19 · 25 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain (Part 1 of 2)

    Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren, shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith. He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains. By intentionally choosing what we think about—especially gratitude, truth, and hope—we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions, behaviors, and even future generations. Drawing from personal tragedy, including the loss of his son, Dr. Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma, anxiety, and destructive patterns. The conversation highlights practical ways believers can renew their minds, strengthen relationships, and raise resilient children by aligning their thinking with God’s design for human flourishing. Receive a copy of the "The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery" bundle and an audio download of "Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. 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.

  • August 18 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Socialism Vs Liberty - with General Bob Dees

    A political movement doesn’t usually say the quiet part out loud, but a viral clip tied to the Democratic Socialists of America does exactly that, framing their agenda around programs and a stated hatred of the US Constitution. We walk through why that matters, what they mean by “pure democracy,” and why the Founders warned that unrestrained majority rule can slide into mobocracy. If you’ve felt confident debating cultural flashpoints but less ready to defend free market capitalism, individual responsibility, and limited government, we make the case that this is the next big argument Americans need to sharpen. Then we shift from warning to solutions with General Bob Dees and the National Center for Healthy Veterans in Virginia. He explains how they take in “red zone” veterans dealing with homelessness, unemployment, severe trauma, and broken families and help them move toward stability through resilience training, trauma recovery, counseling, coaching, and work therapy on a working farm. We also talk about rebuilding after a devastating barn fire, the upcoming September 25 ribbon cutting with Dr. Ben Carson, and the “250 Challenge” to pay off the barn debt and keep momentum strong. We close with a blunt reminder that ideas have consequences and citizens can’t stay on the sidelines, especially during primary season and heading into the general election. If you care about the Constitution, veterans, and the future of the country, listen, share this conversation with a friend, and then subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

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