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  • Yesterday · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - What Does Religious Liberty Mean If We Forget Its Roots

    Somebody sends us a blunt warning sign: a movement openly calling to scrap the Constitution and abolish the Senate. That is where we start, because it forces a real question most headlines dodge: what happens to federalism, state authority, and minority rights when you remove the very institutions designed to slow down raw majoritarian power? We walk through why the Senate exists in a constitutional republic, how the 17th Amendment already weakened state-level accountability, and why “pure democracy” sounds noble but has a long track record of collapsing into instability and coercion. From there, we shift into a listener question sparked by the Museum of the Bible and the Founding Era’s public language. When early Americans said “religion,” were they talking about Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism the way we often do today, or were they usually talking about Christian denominations? We explain why the historical record points strongly toward “religion” meaning denominational Christianity in many contexts, and why that matters for understanding the First Amendment, religious tests, and religious liberty debates. We also dig into Maryland history: a Catholic-founded colony that becomes increasingly Protestant through population changes and political upheaval tied to England’s Glorious Revolution, including Cood’s Rebellion. Along the way, we highlight how religious conflict often carried political assumptions about centralized power versus decentralized self-government, and why figures like Charles Carroll of Carrollton still matter for the story of liberty. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves history and civic debate, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

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  • Yesterday · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Facing Farewell: Navigating Your Parent’s Terminal Illness (Part 2 of 2)

    Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom’s terminal illness — and found God’s comfort and peace along the way. She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow, helping children deal with grief, and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven! Get "Disrupted" free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort, wisdom, and biblical guidance in this free 7-part series. You'll learn biblical principles for end-of-life care, how to navigate difficult medical decisions, and how to experience God's peace when it's time to say goodbye. 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 · 1 hr 30 min

    We Get To Do This - Doomsday Detox

    Trading Social Media for Biblical Hope. Adam & Pastor Jimmy talk about God, the world and other things on Episode 56 of We Get To Do This!

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  • Wednesday · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Facing Farewell: Navigating Your Parent’s Terminal Illness (Part 1 of 2)

    Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom’s terminal illness — and found God’s comfort and peace along the way. She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow, helping children deal with grief, and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven! Get "Disrupted" free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort, wisdom, and biblical guidance in this free 7-part series. You'll learn biblical principles for end-of-life care, how to navigate difficult medical decisions, and how to experience God's peace when it's time to say goodbye. 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 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - What If A Christmas Classic Could Reframe 1776 - with Joel Smallbone

    A Revolutionary War story with drumlines, family fracture, and a Christmas heartbeat sounds like a gamble, but that’s exactly why we wanted to talk about it. We sit down with Joel Smallbone from For King and Country to unpack Drummer Boy, a bold new Angel Studios film that leans into big music, big emotion, and a big moment in American history. Joel walks us through how “The Little Drummer Boy” followed his band for years, then slowly turned into an idea that could carry an entire feature film. We get into the creative risk of making a period piece musical without losing the weight of the story, what it’s like collaborating with seasoned actors, and why music can say things dialogue simply cannot. If you’ve been searching for a family-friendly movie with strong production quality and a pro-faith, pro-America tone, this conversation gives you real context before you buy tickets. We also talk honestly about the hard parts of telling Founding era stories today, including how Drummer Boy addresses slavery without turning the entire narrative into a cheap shot at the Founders. Then we zoom out to the practical side: opening weekend matters, theaters matter, and turnout determines whether movies like this stick around through the Christmas season. Check out Drummer Boy, share this with a friend who loves history and great music, and if you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find it. Support the show

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