The WallBuilders Show

Headlines moved fast this week, but the through-line is simple: when truth meets sunlight, systems change. We open with the Minnesota scandal where a young investigator’s iPhone clips sparked serious questions about charity and daycare programs funded with federal dollars. As audits spread to other states, we dig into what real accountability looks like, why some outlets fixate on edge cases, and how a love of truth—not team loyalty—should guide the conversation. From there, we step into voter roll transparency, lawsuits against states refusing disclosure, and the practical steps that make elections cleaner long before ballots are cast.The second half shifts to Venezuela and the global stakes you might not see at first glance. We unpack years of nationalization, collapsing oil output, and alleged narco-terror networks tied to Nicolás Maduro, alongside successive U.S. bounties and sealed indictments. Then we analyze the reported operation that bypassed Russian air defenses and Chinese drones, the deterrent message it sent, and why energy markets could feel the impact if American firms rebuild shuttered capacity. Safer borders, cheaper fuel, and fewer dollars flowing to adversaries aren’t abstract talking points—they’re the measurable outcomes that follow strategic clarity.Throughout, we connect policy to principle: decentralize programs that Washington can’t police well, publish audits and recipient lists, standardize voter roll maintenance, and insist on transparency that survives partisan spin. Courage is contagious, whether it starts with a citizen journalist or a community demanding records. If you’re ready to trade noise for facts and narrative for receipts, press play, share with a friend, and tell us where accountability should go next. Subscribe for Foundations of Freedom Thursday and don’t miss our Friday good news roundup.Support the show

What if the entire arc of American freedom hinges on where we say rights come from? We take you inside a spirited, timely conversation that ties together the founders’ reliance on prayer, the moral sequence of life before liberty, and the hard economics of why voluntary exchange creates wealth while coercion destroys it. This isn’t a history lecture; it’s a practical roadmap for evaluating candidates, policies, and institutions by a clear standard of truth.We unpack the core fork in the road: man as the measure versus God as the source. From that single choice flow wildly different outcomes on speech, taxes, education, borders, and defense. You’ll hear why “group‑granted rights” inevitably drift into socialism, why identity blocs replace individual dignity, and how compelled speech corrodes public trust. We share vivid examples—from campus showdowns over truth to crumbling output under redistribution—alongside a simple test: does a policy protect innocent life and expand ordered liberty, or does it reward power and punish productivity?Then we zoom out to strategy and statecraft. Innovation requires honest rules and abundant energy, so we dig into rare earth supply chains, nuclear approvals, and the power needed to fuel AI. Strong defense, limited government, and low taxes are not contradictions; they’re complementary shields for freedom. Pair that with a culture that prizes contribution over category and you get a nation that attracts builders, aligns allies, and regains confidence. If you care about how faith informs policy, how truth stabilizes markets, and how prosperity actually happens, this conversation will sharpen your lens and strengthen your voice.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a rating to help more listeners find thoughtful, good‑faith conversations about faith, history, and the Constitution.Support the show

If you care about why some nations flourish while others stall, this conversation puts real substance behind the answer. We dig into the ideas that anchor a free people—rights that don’t come from a vote, limits that bind power, and a moral center that turns law into trust. With former Congressman Bob McEwen, we connect those foundations to the everyday things we take for granted: GPS in your pocket, safe sea lanes for global trade, contracts that hold, and an innovation engine that keeps producing breakthroughs.We walk through the often-muddled difference between a democracy and a constitutional republic and show why it matters for people who want to build, invest, and raise families. If your rights depend on a majority, they can be erased; if your rights come from God and are secured by law, your risk falls and your future gets bigger. That’s the soil where patents grow, startups launch, and generosity flows outward—whether it’s a clean water pump deep in Africa or a consistent rule at the Panama Canal. Bob’s stories—from policy fights to world events—reveal how leadership is spiritual at its core, changing confidence and outcomes long before anything physical moves.We also challenge common myths about poverty and wealth creation, reframing the conversation around incentives, property rights, and the character needed to keep promises over time. Add in the global stakes—China’s push in the South China Sea, the cost of wavering leadership—and the message becomes urgent: protecting liberty’s architecture is not nostalgia, it’s strategy. As we mark a milestone year for the American experiment, we’re inviting you to revisit first principles and put them to work in your community.If this resonated, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review. Your voice helps more people discover conversations that strengthen freedom, leadership, and hope.Support the show

A governor’s Christmas proclamation that actually says what Christmas is about. A president joking with kids about cookies while thanking service members. Federal agencies quietly restoring room for faith at work and school. The start of 2026 comes packed with moments that reveal where conviction and culture meet—and why it matters.We open with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proclamation naming Jesus and closing state offices so families can celebrate together, followed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s objection and a forceful reply that re-centers Christmas on Christ. From there, we jump to the NORAD Santa Tracker’s quirky origin and a holiday call-in where the president mixes humor, nostalgia, and a clear salute to the military, including an end-of-year bonus that put help into real households.The conversation deepens as we explore the USDA’s move to protect religious expression—touching school lunch policies and even meatpacking plant break rooms—reminding listeners that rights don’t stop at the factory floor. We widen the lens to Nigeria, where U.S. strikes targeted ISIS-linked terrorists amid persistent attacks on Christians and dissenting Muslims. The question is sobering: when should power be used to restrain evil, and what does moral clarity look like on the world stage?We also unpack a rare bipartisan push: 42 attorneys general pressing AI companies to curb misleading, “tell-me-what-I-want-to-hear” outputs for kids, signaling a cultural return to verifiable truth over algorithmic flattery. Finally, we turn to the Smithsonian, where the White House is demanding documentation and accountability for historical narratives as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Artifacts deserve honest framing, and audiences deserve transparent standards.If you care about faith in public life, religious liberty, truthful storytelling, national security, and the health of our information ecosystem, this conversation connects the dots. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves history and policy, and leave a review telling us which moment gave you the most hope.Support the show

New year, new habit: let’s make this the year we actually learn how freedom works. We kick things off by swapping stale timelines for stories that stick—showing why kids (and adults) fall in love with history when they meet real people first and fit the dates around character and consequence. From Abigail Adams to George Washington Carver, narrative turns rote facts into insight, and it gives families a simple, joyful way to teach virtue, context, and courage.We also tackle a thorny headline phrase: “threat to our democracy.” The founders didn’t build a pure democracy; they designed a constitutional republic to restrain passions with law. We walk through the seven articles every citizen should know—legislative, executive, judicial, state relations and a republican form of government, amendments, supremacy, and ratification—and explain why Article IV’s guarantee matters for rule of law, due process, and the everyday rights you rely on. Clear language leads to clear thinking, and clear thinking protects liberty when slogans start to blur the lines.If travel isn’t in the budget, you can still bring history to life. We share practical tools: biography‑driven reading lists, reality‑style history videos, and virtual tours that place your family in Yorktown and Vicksburg without leaving home. We add a friendly warning about modern spin at some sites and show how to cross‑check with primary sources so your kids learn to love truth, not just tales. By the end, you’ll have a step‑by‑step plan to build a weekly story seminar at home, map current events to the Constitution, and turn curiosity into civic confidence.Ready to start? Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who teaches kids, and leave a review telling us which founder’s story you’ll read first. Your feedback helps more families find practical, principled civics they can use all year.Support the show