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Ken Mercer is referred to by some as the "Minister of Education!"  He will report on both incredible, current events and historic "Moments in American History" that for some reason are...  DELETED and/or ERASED from our nation's textbooks and schools.   Is that academic bias meant to dilute the honest, documented faith and values of many of our Founders - including the impact and influence of new American Christians of the "Great Awakening?" Mercer will bring those "Missing Moments" back!  He tackles the "truths" and "facts" behind these historic and current events that will unite Americans, not divide us.  Ken will also share many of the incredible Bible Verses and Worship Songs that continue to define our history Faith and Values! Remember two lessons from Ken Mercer:  A. There is only one United States of America.  If we are gone, there is no other America to go to! B. The "Secret" of America is this:  "In a place called the United States of America... in GOD We STILL Trust!"

  1. Jun 23

    US History and Civics Exam: First President and Vice President

    The first President and Vice President of the United States is a memorization question, but the real story behind it is a crash course in how America started governing itself. We walk through the correct answer, George Washington and John Adams, and then pull back the curtain on the earliest version of the Electoral College, when the rules were new, state participation was uneven, and the election process looked more like a handwritten selection than the modern campaign machine. We talk about why the first presidential election didn’t include every state even though there were 13 in the Union. North Carolina and Rhode Island had not ratified the US Constitution yet, so they could not participate. New York’s legislature couldn’t agree on a slate of electors, so it didn’t cast votes at all. That single detail turns a simple civics fact into a real lesson about ratification, state politics, and how fragile new systems can be. Then we dig into a surprising mechanic: electors were asked to write down two names of two men they would accept as president, and the runner-up became vice president. With 69 total electoral votes among the 10 participating states, Washington is unanimous, and Adams comes in second.  If you’re studying for the US citizenship test, brushing up on American history, or trying to understand the Electoral College beyond the headlines, this is a clean, memorable example to anchor the basics. Subscribe for more bite-sized civics questions, share this with a friend studying for naturalization, and leave a review with the next question you want us to tackle. • Identifying George Washington as the first President and John Adams as the first Vice President • Explaining why North Carolina and Rhode Island did not participate due to not ratifying the Constitution • Describing how New York failed to vote because its legislature could not agree on electors • Breaking down the early Electoral College totals and how states get electoral votes • Clarifying the original two-name ballot system and how second place became Vice President Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

    US History and Civics Exam: First President and Vice President

  2. Jun 23

    CCNews: A Federal Death Penalty For Child Traffickers

    Some questions are so heavy they change the way you hear the next Amber Alert. I’m Ken Mercer, and I’m asking for your honest feedback on a proposal meant to send an unmistakable message to child sex traffickers: should the United States establish a federal "Death Penalty" for Child Traffickers? I walk through why this issue feels urgent, from the steady drumbeat of missing-child stories to claims about large numbers of unaccounted-for minors and the challenges of tracking cases across jurisdictions. I also talk about how trafficking networks treat children as profit, operating like organized crime that adapts fast and preys on everyday moments when a family least expects danger. To ground it in reality, I share a story of parents who lose their daughter at a public event and later find her being sold in another state, a reminder that recovery does not end when a child is located.  From there, I argue for what I call a “fog” a "Fear of God" - fear-driven deterrent meant to make traffickers think twice, and I invite you to weigh the moral, legal, and practical consequences of using capital punishment as a national policy tool. Listen, then tell me where you stand: would a federal death penalty deter child trafficking or create new risks? Subscribe for more, share this with someone who cares about protecting kids, and leave a review so more people join the conversation. • Asking if child sex trafficking should carry a federal death penalty • Reacting to reports of thousands of missing children and large numbers of unaccounted-for minors • Describing trafficking as organized crime and a global revenue stream • Telling the story of parents who locate their missing daughter online in another state • Arguing that a national penalty could create a deterrent message and protect future children • Inviting parents and listeners to share their experiences and views I ask you for your input. I need your input. And please always pray for our country. Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

    CCNews: A Federal Death Penalty For Child Traffickers

  3. Jun 22

    1864: Pro-Slavery Agenda - "Cheat to Defeat" the Re-Election of Abraham Lincoln

    A million Union soldiers are fighting in the Civil War and, for the first time in US history, they are offered military absentee ballots. That single change raises a blunt question: when you move voting away from the ballot box and into tents, hospitals, and paperwork, who protects the soldier’s voice? We walk through the high-stakes election of 1864, when Abraham Lincoln is trying to win re-election while promising a constitutional end to slavery through the 13th Amendment. Along the way, we look at the political pressure around the “Peace Party” narrative, George McClellan’s candidacy, and why the soldier vote is seen as a prize worth controlling. Then the story turns to Baltimore, where a military court investigates a plot tied to New York troops and allegations of “checkerboarding” ballots, forged signatures, and votes cast under names that should never have appeared, including wounded men who cannot respond and soldiers who are already dead. We also point to the paper trail the episode cites, including the court proceedings and a New York Times headline from October 1864 describing election frauds and admitted forgery. Finally, we step back and ask what it could have meant if Lincoln had lost: not just a different election night, but a different constitutional future for the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and the civil rights foundations that follow. If you care about American history, Civil War politics, election integrity, and military voting, listen closely, share this with someone who loves primary sources, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. • 1864 political stakes around slavery, the Civil War, and Lincoln’s re-election • Why Northern states debate furlough voting versus absentee voting for Union troops • Claims of “checkerboarding” ballots and forging signatures for active, wounded, and dead soldiers • Orville Wood’s role in reporting alleged fraud and testifying as a key witness • Baltimore military court proceedings and the New York Times coverage • Final election results and the soldier vote figures cited • What-if scenario for the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments if Lincoln loses please hit the like or subscribe Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

  4. Jun 22

    Fear Not Friday: Daniel 10 - The Spiritual Battle Behind Your Prayers

    Silence after you pray can feel like rejection, but Daniel 10 tells a different story. We’re reading Daniel 10:10–14 and sitting with one of the Bible’s most grounding lines: “Do not be afraid, Daniel.” What follows is a window into why faithful people can pray with real urgency and still wait days or weeks for the breakthrough to show up. We talk about Daniel’s world in sixth century BC Persia and why it matters that King Cyrus is not a follower of God, yet God still uses him to free the Jewish people from Babylonian exile and allow the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. That historical detail becomes a personal challenge: God can move through unexpected leaders and unlikely circumstances, even when the culture around us does not look aligned with our faith. Then we trace Daniel’s response to fear: fasting and praying from day one through day twenty-one. The angel explains that the request is heard immediately, but there is resistance from the “prince of Persia,” pointing to spiritual warfare and unseen principalities rather than a human king. We also reflect on Michael’s role as help in the fight so the message can finally be delivered. If you’re wrestling with delayed answers to prayer, discouragement, or shame, this is a direct reminder that you are not alone and that “fear not” is not empty comfort. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s waiting, and leave a review with the question you’re carrying right now. • Daniel’s faithfulness and the setting of sixth century BC Persia • King Cyrus as an unexpected tool God uses to free exiles and support rebuilding • Daniel’s fear and his choice to fast and pray for 21 days • The messenger’s assurance that Daniel’s request is heard from day one • The “prince of Persia” as spiritual opposition and the role of Michael in the battle • The reminder that we are not alone and we should not be afraid, ashamed, or discouraged Please read verses 10 to 14. You'll be blessed by that. Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

    Fear Not Friday: Daniel 10 - The Spiritual Battle Behind Your Prayers

  5. Jun 15

    Politics 101: Follow the Money, Honey!

    “Follow the money, honey” sounds like a slogan until you run the numbers. We break down a straightforward, real-world model of how influence can work in modern American politics: large coalitions form, funding gets approved, and a slice of that taxpayer money powers the political operation that helps keep the funding alive. We keep it intentionally name-free and entity-free, focusing on mechanics so you can recognize patterns without needing a scandal headline to explain them. We walk through a hypothetical $500 million “community investment” program spread across 100 cities, then zoom in on the part most people never see: the carve-outs, the PAC activity, and the incentives that can shape how members of Congress think about a single “yes” vote. We also compare those terms to what regular families face with student loans or small business loans, where there is no such thing as zero interest, zero payments, and zero consequences. Then we talk about access: campaign donations, repeated meetings, friendly district events, and even speaker fees and honorariums that can turn politics into a low-friction loop of support and reward.  We close with a hard standard for public service: can an elected official enjoy the steak and wine, then still vote for the people back home when it counts?  If you care about government spending, political corruption, and how taxpayer dollars can be leveraged for power, you’ll want to hear this one. Subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review with your take: what rule would change the incentives fastest? • A hypothetical coalition of 100 groups across 100 cities • How a $500 million annual ask gets passed and renewed • The 10% carve-out that becomes political influence • Why “free money” terms do not exist for ordinary citizens • How donations and access can keep programs alive • Speaker fees, honorariums, and friendly local events • The key question of accountability when it is taxpayer money • Moms and dads competing against well-funded entities • A practical test for elected officials under pressure Please pray, pray for the young men and women who love God, who love country, especially in today's politically charged environment. Those young people, they need our encouragement, they need our prayer. Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

    Politics 101: Follow the Money, Honey!

  6. May 31

    CCNews: Should Non-Citizens Vote in US Elections?

    “Should non-citizens be allowed to vote?” Sounds simple, until you hear elected leaders answer, “It depends.” I’m Ken Mercer, and I’m putting that question right in the center of what election integrity and civic trust actually mean. We start with a practical thought experiment: if you and I traveled to another country and showed up on election day, would they let us register and vote without citizenship? That comparison forces a hard look at voter eligibility rules in the United States, especially around local elections like city council and school board races.  I also lay out why last-minute registration and unclear standards can create openings for voter fraud, and why dismissing concerns outright only increases public distrust. The debate isn’t just whether fraud exists, but how much, how it happens, and whether our systems invite it. Then I break down a Los Angeles mayor debate clip where one candidate says “no” and others say “it depends.” That hedging matters because federal law requires US citizenship for federal elections, so any proposal to let non-citizens vote locally immediately raises a nuts-and-bolts question: how do you stop someone from voting the whole ballot anyway? If we can’t explain the administration, enforcement, and safeguards in plain language, we shouldn’t be surprised when constituents lose faith in the process. If you care about citizenship requirements, non-citizen voting, municipal election policy, and restoring trust in American elections, listen, share this with a friend, and leave a review. Where do you land on citizen-only voting, and why? • Asking whether voting should be limited to citizens in federal, state, county, city, and school board elections • Comparing US voting rules to how foreign countries handle non-citizen voting and election-day registration • Arguing that same-day registration and unclear eligibility increase risk for voter fraud and weaken confidence • Reacting to a Los Angeles mayor debate where candidates answer “it depends” • Questioning how a city could allow local-only voting without enabling illegal voting for state or federal races • Linking clarity on voter eligibility to broader trust in government decisions on budgets, policing, and safety I really want to hear your input. Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

    CCNews: Should Non-Citizens Vote in US Elections?

  7. May 18

    USA 250th: Election of 1860 - Pro-Slavery States Must Beat Lincoln

    The story of the Civil War gets a lot clearer when you stop treating slavery like a footnote and start following the paper trail. I walk through the election of 1860 as a turning point where party platforms, court rulings, and raw political power collide, and where Abraham Lincoln’s win triggers immediate fallout across the South. If you’ve ever been told “it wasn’t really about slavery,” I point you to what secession documents actually say and why those words matter. We dig into the Dred Scott decision and why it shattered any illusion that Black Americans could rely on the courts for basic civil rights and due process. I explain how that ruling fueled fears that slavery could be nationalized, and how Lincoln’s opponents saw his presidency as an existential threat to the institution of slavery. From there, the conversation shifts to the “pro-freedom movement,” including the overlooked influence of Christian abolitionists whose moral case helped shape the early Republican Party’s goals to stop the expansion of slavery and eventually abolish it. You’ll also hear about the “solid South,” ballot access, and intimidation at the polls, plus the surprising fight over a proposed constitutional amendment meant to prevent any future attempt to end slavery at the federal level. The through-line is simple: elections, laws, and constitutional battles can either widen freedom or lock injustice in place. If this history challenged what you learned in school, share the episode with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so more people can find these American history deep dives. • Democratic Party’s pro-slavery platform and the Republican Party’s early anti-expansion stance • Dred Scott decision and what it claims about Black rights and due process • the pro-freedom movement and the often-missing role of Christian abolitionists • “Solid Democrat South” and how ballot access and intimidation shape elections • Lincoln winning the Electoral College without the popular vote majority • Secession documents naming slavery as the central reason • Buchanan-era push for a proposed constitutional amendment meant to block abolition This session is dedicated to those young men and women in Florida, those who love God, who love country, they need our encouragement, they need our prayer. As always, please hit the like, subscribe button, let our sponsors and our people know we’re making a difference. And please pray for a place called the United States of America. Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

    USA 250th: Election of 1860 - Pro-Slavery States Must Beat Lincoln

  8. May 17

    USA 250th: Why are they LYING about the Three-Fifths Compromise?

    They told generations of students a simple LIE about the Three-Fifths Compromise: that it proved the founders believed a Black person was only “three-fifths” human. We think that story leaves out the real engine underneath the debate: political power. If representation in the US House rises with population, then whoever controls the population count controls the votes that shape the nation. Ken Mercer walks through the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the clash between northern states and southern slave states over whether enslaved people would be counted for representation. The key question is blunt: why would slaveholding states demand to count 100% of enslaved people for seats in Congress while denying them rights like voting, property, education, and freedom of labor? Our argument is that full counting would have handed slaveholders a bigger block of power to protect slavery, block abolition, and push expansion. We also explore overlooked anti-slavery momentum in early America, including northern states that moved toward abolition and the influence of the Great Awakening. Along the way we talk about John Jay and early abolition organizing, and why competing religious narratives shaped the public fight over slavery. We close by connecting the history to a present reality that should stop you cold: modern slavery and human trafficking still trap tens of millions of people worldwide.  If this conversation sharpened your view of the US Constitution, civic education, and the true purpose of the Three-Fifths Compromise, subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What part of this history were you never taught? • Why some politicians and experts frame the Three-Fifths Compromise as a statement of human value • How House representation by population turns into real legislative power • Why slave states pushed to count 100% of enslaved people for seats • Northern state resistance and the fear of a pro-slavery supermajority • early abolition in multiple northern states and how that history gets skipped • The Great Awakening and competing religious views on slavery • John Jay’s anti-slavery efforts in New York • What the 60% compromise changed and why it mattered for expansion • The link we draw between past slavery and modern slavery today For this session, Ken Mercer asks you to pray for those young men and women of California who have great American values and love America.  Next time it could be your state! Support the show Please also visit "Mercer Moments in American History" at our YouTube Channel!  We are dedicated to: Bible and Worship, IMPACT on History of Judeo-Christian Values, Current Events and Major Moments in American History that for some reason are now erased, deleted from our textbooks and classrooms.

    USA 250th: Why are they LYING about the Three-Fifths Compromise?
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Ken Mercer is referred to by some as the "Minister of Education!"  He will report on both incredible, current events and historic "Moments in American History" that for some reason are...  DELETED and/or ERASED from our nation's textbooks and schools.   Is that academic bias meant to dilute the honest, documented faith and values of many of our Founders - including the impact and influence of new American Christians of the "Great Awakening?" Mercer will bring those "Missing Moments" back!  He tackles the "truths" and "facts" behind these historic and current events that will unite Americans, not divide us.  Ken will also share many of the incredible Bible Verses and Worship Songs that continue to define our history Faith and Values! Remember two lessons from Ken Mercer:  A. There is only one United States of America.  If we are gone, there is no other America to go to! B. The "Secret" of America is this:  "In a place called the United States of America... in GOD We STILL Trust!"

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