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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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  • August 18 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Strengthening Your Marriage While Caring for a Child with Special Needs

    Parenting special needs children (while bringing many blessings) can also feel like entering the ultimate survival challenge with your spouse. Stress is heightened, and grief is often difficult to bear. Todd and Kristin speak about this struggle and how they pulled through some of the most difficult relational challenges and emotional barriers in their marriage. They bring a message of hope for marriages weighed down by the emotional burdens of life and parenting. Receive a copy of the "How to Build a Thriving Marriage as You Care for Children with Disabilities" bundle and an audio download of "Strengthening Your Marriage While Caring for a Child with Special Needs" 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 17 · 56 min

    Going Rogue with Lara Logan - RACHEL RODRIGUEZ: Republican Candidate for Florida Governor | Going Rogue with Lara Logan | Election Special

    Making her mark in Florida’s crowded race for Governor, Attorney Rachel Rodriguez is not afraid of a fight. Rachel discusses her legal battles against COVID-19 mandates, her fight for medical freedom, and her efforts to expose corruption within Florida's child protective services. She shares her personal story rooted in Cuban and Slovak heritage, emphasizing the importance of protecting individual rights and parental freedoms. Rachel encourages grassroots activism and voter engagement, urging Floridians to participate in the August 18th Republican primary, where she aims to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis. Support Lara’s journalism: https://laralogan.com/support/ 00:00:01 Testicular Fortitude: Taking Down Child Trafficking 00:00:47 Florida's Wide Open Governor's Race: 29 Candidates, Zero Frontrunner 00:02:15 Lawfare Crisis: How Corrupt Lawyers Are Destroying America's Legal System 00:04:30 Rachel Rodriguez: Why Her Record Beats Trump's Endorsement Pick 00:05:26 COVID Tyranny Exposed: The Criminal Enterprise That Killed Americans 00:08:12 Vaccine Mandates vs. Firefighters: The Legal Battle That Changed Florida 00:18:40 The Judiciary Is Broken: How Courts Are Steamrolling Your Rights 00:20:43 DCF's Dark Secret: How Child Protective Services Profits From Broken Families 00:24:13 Human Trafficking Runs Through The System: Florida's Shameful Truth 00:30:02 Hospital Death Protocols: Remdesivir, Fraud, and Preventable Deaths 00:36:08 Suing Fauci, Birx, and Collins: The Multi-State Criminal Investigation 00:48:00 Faith, Freedom, and First Principles: What It Means To Be American Join the email list and support Lara’s journalism at https://laralogan.com/ Going Rogue with Lara Logan is now available AD-FREE on Substack for Paid Subscribers: https://laralogan.substack.com/subscribe Subscribe to Lara on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaraLoganOfficial Follow Lara Logan on X: https://x.com/laralogan Follow Rachel Rodriguez on X: https://x.com/RaRodEsq Visit Rachel Rodriguez’s Campaign page: RachelForGov.com Rachel Rodriguez, Florida Governor Race, Medical Freedom, COVID Mandates, Child Trafficking, Election Primary All music licensed via Artlist.io https://bit.ly/goingrogue-rachelrodriguez

  • August 17 · 26 min

    The WallBuilders Show - Lincoln And The Limits Of Power

    Abraham Lincoln can be the hero of American history in one conversation and the villain in the next. We hear the “dictator” claims all the time: suppressed free speech, abused executive power, ignored the Constitution. So we decided to treat a listener’s question seriously and give you something better than talking points: real context, solid sources, and an honest way to defend Lincoln without turning him into a saint. We start by rethinking how we rank presidents in the first place. If you judge leaders only by what they did while in office, you end up measuring crisis management, constitutional decision-making, and the ability to hold the nation together under pressure. That sets the stage for Lincoln, because the Civil War forces questions that don’t show up in normal times, including the controversy around habeas corpus in Maryland and what an emergency does to executive authority. Professor Mark David Hall joins us with practical reading recommendations, including historian Allen Guelzo, and he walks through the strongest version of the critique and the strongest version of the defense. We also talk about how historical revisionism works, when it’s responsible, when it’s ideological, and why even well-known presidents like Eisenhower have been re-evaluated over time. Then we zoom out to what’s happening today, including Hall’s “Religious Liberty in the States” study with First Liberty Institute and which laws actually change the scorecard. If you care about Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, constitutional history, and religious liberty, you’ll come away with clarity and next steps. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who argues about Lincoln, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

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  • August 17 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens

    Parenting teens often means navigating some of the most challenging conversations families face—from broken trust to friendships and dating. Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark offer practical, grace-filled guidance to help parents communicate well, build trust, and strengthen their relationship with their teens. You’ll discover how listening well and responding with wisdom can turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth and deeper connection. Receive a copy of the "What to Say and How to Say It to Your Teen" bundle and an audio download of "Essential Skills for Navigating Tough Conversations with Teens" 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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