The WallBuilders Show

Tim Barton, David Barton & Rick Green

The WallBuilders Show is a daily journey to examine today's issues from a Biblical, Historical and Constitutional perspective. Featured guests include elected officials, experts, activists, authors, and commentators.

  1. 7 hr ago

    Should Article V Be Limited? - with Mark Meckler

    A single throwaway line can fuel a massive myth, especially when it touches the Constitution. We’re joined by Mark Meckler to clean up confusion around the “runaway convention” claim and to put real history back on the table, starting with what the 1787 delegates were actually authorized to do and why it matters for today’s Article V debates. We talk through original delegate commissions, the honor culture of the Founding era, and why blaming the framers for a supposed “rogue” convention doesn’t fit the evidence. Mark also connects the dots from the Annapolis Convention to the Constitutional Convention, showing how scope and authority were treated seriously and how limits worked in practice. If you care about constitutional history, this is a deep dive into the receipts, not the rumors. Then we shift to the modern Convention of States question: can an Article V convention be limited to specific topics? We unpack the legal concept of aggregation, why state applications must match to count toward the two-thirds requirement, and what Department of Justice opinions (including work associated with Ed Meese’s DOJ) and scholarship like Mike Farris’s Harvard Law Review writing say about a limited call. We also walk through what happens if someone tries to introduce an out-of-scope amendment, and why the 38-state ratification requirement is the final, unavoidable backstop. If this conversation challenges what you’ve heard about a constitutional convention, share it with a friend who cares about the Constitution, subscribe so you don’t miss the follow-up, and leave a review telling us the biggest myth you want to see tested next. Support the show

  2. 1 day ago

    Who Gets To Define America’s “History And Tradition”?

    A single Supreme Court move can change the ground rules for a national election, even before a final decision lands. We break down the Court’s choice to lift an injunction on an election-related executive order and what that green light could mean in real life: a federal citizenship verification list, limits on who gets mail-in ballots, potential ballot tracking through the Postal Service, and clearer permission for DOJ enforcement when election laws are broken. If you care about election integrity, voter ID, and clean voter rolls, this one is packed with practical details and constitutional guardrails. We also wrestle with the federal vs state balance. States control the time, place, and manner of elections, but the Constitution gives Congress power to make or alter regulations. That tension matters because nobody wants a federal takeover, yet voters also expect basic safeguards to actually be enforced. Along the way, we connect today’s debates to a historical parallel from the Kansas-Nebraska Act era, when loose voting requirements were used to manipulate outcomes, and we talk candidly about why “there’s no fraud” rhetoric collapses the moment accountability shows up. Then the conversation turns to culture and media: a Wall Street Journal profile of WallBuilders and the claim that putting the Ten Commandments back in classrooms is radical “activism.” We lay out the receipts from American history, early education, and modern Supreme Court doctrine, including why the “history and tradition” standard has become central in religious freedom cases. If you want a clearer view of what’s constitutional, what’s historical, and what’s just framing, you’ll get it here. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who debates elections and civics, and leave a review with your take: what are the non-negotiables for a trustworthy election system? Support the show

  3. 2 days ago

    Courageous Christian Communication - with Troy Miller

    A baseball team forfeits a game rather than compromise its convictions, climbs back to first place, and somehow that story ends with a game-worn jersey in our studio. That’s a perfect snapshot of what we’re chasing today: how faith-driven choices spread through culture when people are unified, courageous, and willing to communicate clearly. We’re joined by Troy Miller from National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) to talk about why Christian media and Christian broadcasting matter more than ever in the age of nonstop communication. We dig into what it means to disciple through media, why a sanctified church is the church that actually impacts society, and how civic engagement fits the mission of passing on a better world to the next generation. We also unpack the real reasons many churches pulled back from being salt and light and what it looks like to step forward again with biblical fidelity. Then Troy shares eye-opening research on Christian media audiences, including why Gen Z and millennials are tuning in because they want answers, not fluff. We talk about biblical literacy as a core need, why pastors should address current issues from Scripture, and why fear of cultural backlash can’t be the deciding factor for Christian leaders. You’ll also hear practical details about the NRB Convention (Feb 23 to 27 at the Gaylord National in Washington, DC), including what’s covered on technology, AI, broadcast law, First Amendment challenges, and the cultural issues shaping the next few years. If you care about a biblical worldview, religious liberty, and courageous Christian communication, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. Support the show

  4. 5 days ago

    Good News Friday: Crime Drops, Border Enforcement, And Election Integrity Wins

    The biggest “good news” story might be the one nobody expects: America’s homicide rate dropping to its lowest per-capita level since 1900. We walk through the 2025 crime statistics, what “per 100,000” really means, and why the gap between raw totals and rates changes the conversation. Then we dig into what the hosts believe is driving the shift, from border security and deportations of criminal migrants to targeted enforcement that makes places like Washington, DC feel safer on the street. From there, we pivot to immigration and citizenship policy with a headline that sounds unbelievable until you hear the details: birth tourism rings. After the Supreme Court rejects President Trump’s executive action tied to birthright citizenship, the State Department responds by launching a birth tourism prevention task force. We break down how these operations allegedly game the visa system, why forged documents and coaching are part of the playbook, and what enforcement can look like even when the courts say “no.” We also cover two more wins with real-world impact: a federal appeals court upholding Texas SB1 election integrity rules for mail voting and ballot assistance, and a reworked approach to USAID that redirects humanitarian aid through trusted Christian organizations like Samaritan’s Purse, Compassion International, and World Vision. If you care about election security, border policy, faith-based programs, and practical governance, this one connects the dots. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs some hope, and leave a review with the story you found most surprising. Which headline did you trust the least before you listened? Support the show

  5. 6 days ago

    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

  6. 19 Aug

    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

  7. 18 Aug

    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

  8. 17 Aug

    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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The WallBuilders Show is a daily journey to examine today's issues from a Biblical, Historical and Constitutional perspective. Featured guests include elected officials, experts, activists, authors, and commentators.

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    Tim Barton, David Barton & Rick Green
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
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