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  • September 2 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - When Trials Turn Into Training - with Tom Mullins

    A deal that looked like a six-week nightmare turns into a celebration and a long-term mission. We walk you through the moment Patriot Academy closes on 40 cottages that will house students, pastors, veterans, and leaders for years to come, and we talk honestly about what it feels like to stare down a deadline and watch God turn stress into momentum. If you care about Christian leadership, civic education, and building institutions that last, this story will hit home. From there, we pivot into American history you probably didn’t learn in school. Tim shares the jaw-dropping account of Revolutionary War patriot Samuel Whittemore, an 80-year-old veteran who takes on British soldiers alone, survives the impossible, and still tries to reload. It’s more than a wild story. It’s a reminder that courage and conviction are muscles, and a nation forgets who it is when it forgets what it did. Then Pastor Tom Mullins joins us to unpack his new book, Grandpa’s Wisdom: Unlocking the Secrets of a Victorious Life. We talk about “no traffic jams on the second mile,” why excellence matters in every assignment, and how integrity protects you when pressure rises. Along the way we connect biblical principles to practical habits that strengthen families, churches, and communities. If you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these faith-and-culture conversations. What’s one piece of “grandpa wisdom” you wish every young person heard? Support the show

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  • September 2 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)

    By making a few practical changes, you can reduce stress in your life, quiet the chaos and restore your sanity. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types (expressive, analytic, driver, and amiable). They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule, say no, increase your capacity for joy, make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future. Receive a copy of the "Overwhelmed" bundle and an audio download of "Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed" 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.

  • September 1 · 46 min

    The Matt Long Show - 9/1 Cornyn's new career!

    PLUS - Pastor Greg and I discuss the current debate about history and social studies curriculum being developed in Texas. AND - NY Governor wears a headscarf?

  • September 1 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Why Midterm Turnout Matters For Your Freedom

    Staying home feels like a protest until you realize who benefits from your silence. We sit down as Rick Green, David Barton, and Tim Barton to talk through the midterm election with a biblical worldview, a clear-eyed political strategy, and a deep concern for the future of America’s constitutional republic. If you’ve ever thought, “Both parties are corrupt” or “My vote won’t matter,” we challenge that instinct and explain why disengagement doesn’t send the message you think it sends. We wrestle with the reality that general elections are often a binary choice between imperfect candidates, and we argue that your vote isn’t a Valentine for someone you adore. It’s a chess move that helps decide what kind of culture gets promoted, what laws get prioritized, and whether destructive ideas gain ground. We dig into concrete stakes that rarely make headlines: judicial confirmations, cabinet and agency appointments, and how a shift in congressional power can stall reforms for years. We also address frustration with stalled legislation and point out why a small number of lawmakers can block progress, and why the answer is better turnout, better primaries, and better training for future candidates. Finally, we connect civic engagement to biblical stewardship, using the parable of the talents as a sobering reminder that burying what we’ve been entrusted with has real consequences. If this conversation sharpened your thinking, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people hear it. What’s one practical step you’ll take to help someone else vote? Support the show

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  • September 1 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School

    The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real. Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry, Bible2School, provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their faith in public school. Tune in to hear her explain how to develop Christian values in our kids from an early age! Receive a copy of the "Backpack Faith" bundle and an audio download of "Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School" 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 31 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - The Rise Of Jew Hatred - with Michele Bachmann

    A 70% jump in Jew hatred incidents in just a few years, an 83% rise in physical assaults, and a 707% surge on college campuses is not a headline we can shrug off. We sit down with former Congresswoman and Regent leader Michele Bachmann to trace what’s driving the escalation, why it’s showing up even among kids from solid schools, and how social media misinformation can shape beliefs before facts ever get a hearing. We also tackle a common trap: the claim that supporting Israel means endorsing everything Israel does. Scripture itself contains sharp critiques of Israel when Israel rejects God’s ways, so honest evaluation is not betrayal. Michele walks us through the biblical foundation for Christian support for Israel, from Genesis and the call to pray for the peace of Jerusalem to the stakes of Romans 9–11, and we address replacement theology and the Jewish roots of Christianity that many people forget. Then we zoom out to the modern “narrative war” and the influence pipelines aimed at young audiences, including major funding, media shaping, and campus pressure that can make lies feel like consensus. We close with practical next steps and trusted resources, including Regent’s Israel Institute and Michele's new show, Israel Live with Michele Bachmann, designed to bust myths with data and context. If you care about a biblical worldview, antisemitism in America, and helping the next generation think clearly, listen, share this conversation, and subscribe for more. After you listen, will you leave a review and tell us what argument you’re hearing most often from friends or family? Support the show

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  • August 31 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Discovering Why God Made You

    The late Steve Farrar invites listeners to consider life not as an accident, but as a purposeful design rooted in God’s sovereign plan. Beginning with God rather than self, he uses Scripture to show that every life is intentionally formed, spiritually awakened by faith, and prepared in advance for meaningful good works. Through trials, growth, and obedience—including a call to sexual purity — Dr. Farrar underscores that God’s wisdom can be trusted, offering deep comfort and direction for a blessed, purpose-filled life. Receive a copy of the "How to Ruin Your Life by 30" bundle and an audio download of "Discovering Why God Made You" 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.

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