The WallBuilders Show

Tim Barton, David Barton & Rick Green
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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.

  1. 7h ago

    Steady After The Election

    The results are in, emotions are high, and a lot of people are asking the same question: what do we do now? We sit down the day after the election to process what happened without letting shock, anger, or despair hijack our faith. If you’re feeling that pit in your stomach or you’re stunned by outcomes that didn’t seem possible, we walk through a steadier way to think and act. We start with three anchors that reframe everything: nothing catches God by surprise, God cares about how we respond to what happens, and God can work even painful events for good (Romans 8:28). From there, we talk election analysis through a biblical worldview and a constitutional perspective. We look at historical patterns, why some narratives will try to spin the results into something they’re not, and why the Texas sweep stands out as a genuine surprise that deserves sober attention and learning, not paralysis. Then we get practical about what may come next in Washington: impeachment chatter, messaging bills designed for veto headlines, increased spending, fights over education, pressure on parental rights, and the likelihood that socialist and progressive voices feel newly validated. We also explain why that “double down” can backfire by creating clearer contrast and waking up more pastors and churches to engage for the long haul. If you want Christian civic engagement that’s grounded, strategic, and hopeful without being naive, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share WallBuilders with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find it. Support the show

  2. 1d ago

    Why Christians Have A Moral Responsibility To Vote - with Dr. Everett Piper

    Election Day pressure is real, but we’re not letting polls, headlines, or cynicism steal our responsibility. We talk straight about why your vote still matters even when the media tries to “black pill” people into staying home, and why Christians cannot outsource civic engagement to someone else. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s rigged,” “My vote won’t count,” or “The candidates aren’t perfect,” this conversation meets that hesitation head-on with clarity and urgency. We’re joined by Dr. Everett Piper to lay out the case that voting is more than a civic right. It’s a moral responsibility. He breaks down the numbers behind the Christian voting gap, explains how tens of millions of believers sit out elections, and connects the stakes to everyday realities: protecting life, defending women and children, resisting cultural indoctrination, and maintaining safe communities. We also dig into the “separation of church and state” myth, going back to Thomas Jefferson’s Danbury Baptists letter and the founding era mindset that faith belongs in the public square, not locked inside a building. Then we bring it home with a principle that keeps us steady no matter what the returns look like tonight: duty is ours, results are God’s. That means we don’t quit if we lose, and we don’t coast if we win. We also touch on election integrity reforms and why transparent, timely results build public trust. If this helped you think clearly, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who feels discouraged, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s the biggest obstacle you see keeping Christians from voting? Support the show

  3. 2d ago

    Election Day Game Plan

    Tomorrow is not a day to “try to fit voting in.” We’re making the case for a real Election Day plan: block the time, expect delays, and treat your vote like it can decide the outcome, because in dozens of races it truly can. We’ve been watching contests where the margin on paper is under 1,000 votes, and that kind of reality changes the way you think about turnout, church engagement, and what it means to do your civic duty with clarity and purpose. We also dig into why early voting headlines are so often misleading. Party registration doesn’t guarantee party loyalty, and high early turnout doesn’t tell you who is actually winning. From Michigan examples to Texas concerns, we talk through how voters can break from old patterns and why you shouldn’t let confident pundit talk either inflate your hopes or crush your resolve. Then we share the election night “tells” we’re watching first, especially several US Senate races that can signal whether the night is trending better or worse than expected, while keeping expectations grounded. From there, we get practical. Our “pray and act” checklist includes specific prayers for mercy, integrity, and exposure of corruption, plus tangible steps you can take during the day: text the people you know will vote, then reach out to the ones you’re not sure about, and don’t wait until after work to cast your own ballot. We also point you to voter guide tools to help you and your friends make informed choices fast. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review. What’s your “one more thing” you’re doing before polls close? Support the show

  4. 5d ago

    Real Reform Starts With Enforcing Laws Again

    A lot of people feel like the country is stuck in permanent decline, but the stories we bring on Good News Friday push back on that narrative with specifics you can verify. Rick Green, David Barton, and Tim Barton walk through a stack of headlines at the intersection of faith and culture, looking at what changes when leaders actually enforce laws, clean up broken systems, and tell the truth about what works. We start with immigration and naturalization: a sharp drop in citizenship approvals paired with a clearer standard. Instead of open-ended processing, we talk through expanded background checks, the return of a more rigorous civics test, and the argument that citizenship is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. We also connect the dots to real-world pressures like housing availability, jobs, and assimilation. From there, we dig into a DOJ report showing violent crime and property crime falling, plus why prosecution and public safety policy matter in everyday life. Then we cover a massive cleanup of Social Security records, why missing death dates and citizenship data invite fraud, and how basic accountability can protect the safety net. Finally, we hit two culture stories: unexpected signs of Christian revival reaching even the rock music world, and a new THC study suggesting some “relaxation” benefits may be placebo-driven. If you care about biblical worldview, constitutional principles, and practical policy outcomes, hit subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. Support the show

  5. 6d ago

    What Does Religious Liberty Mean If We Forget Its Roots

    Somebody sends us a blunt warning sign: a movement openly calling to scrap the Constitution and abolish the Senate. That is where we start, because it forces a real question most headlines dodge: what happens to federalism, state authority, and minority rights when you remove the very institutions designed to slow down raw majoritarian power? We walk through why the Senate exists in a constitutional republic, how the 17th Amendment already weakened state-level accountability, and why “pure democracy” sounds noble but has a long track record of collapsing into instability and coercion.  From there, we shift into a listener question sparked by the Museum of the Bible and the Founding Era’s public language. When early Americans said “religion,” were they talking about Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism the way we often do today, or were they usually talking about Christian denominations? We explain why the historical record points strongly toward “religion” meaning denominational Christianity in many contexts, and why that matters for understanding the First Amendment, religious tests, and religious liberty debates.  We also dig into Maryland history: a Catholic-founded colony that becomes increasingly Protestant through population changes and political upheaval tied to England’s Glorious Revolution, including Cood’s Rebellion. Along the way, we highlight how religious conflict often carried political assumptions about centralized power versus decentralized self-government, and why figures like Charles Carroll of Carrollton still matter for the story of liberty. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves history and civic debate, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

  6. Oct 28

    What If A Christmas Classic Could Reframe 1776 - with Joel Smallbone

    A Revolutionary War story with drumlines, family fracture, and a Christmas heartbeat sounds like a gamble, but that’s exactly why we wanted to talk about it. We sit down with Joel Smallbone from For King and Country to unpack Drummer Boy, a bold new Angel Studios film that leans into big music, big emotion, and a big moment in American history. Joel walks us through how “The Little Drummer Boy” followed his band for years, then slowly turned into an idea that could carry an entire feature film. We get into the creative risk of making a period piece musical without losing the weight of the story, what it’s like collaborating with seasoned actors, and why music can say things dialogue simply cannot. If you’ve been searching for a family-friendly movie with strong production quality and a pro-faith, pro-America tone, this conversation gives you real context before you buy tickets. We also talk honestly about the hard parts of telling Founding era stories today, including how Drummer Boy addresses slavery without turning the entire narrative into a cheap shot at the Founders. Then we zoom out to the practical side: opening weekend matters, theaters matter, and turnout determines whether movies like this stick around through the Christmas season. Check out Drummer Boy, share this with a friend who loves history and great music, and if you enjoy the show, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find it. Support the show

  7. Oct 27

    A Theology Of Voting - with Daniel Trippie

    If you’ve ever heard a Christian say “politics is too nasty,” “my vote won’t count,” or “I can’t support anyone unless Jesus is on the ballot,” we’re tackling that head-on with a biblical framework that’s practical, direct, and hard to ignore. We zoom out from hot takes and ask a deeper question: what does God expect from us when we live in a representative republic where our neighbors feel the consequences of laws, courts, and executive power? We’re joined by Dr. Daniel Trippie from America First Policy Institute (AFPI), who lays out a theology of voting rooted in Genesis 1 and the idea of dominion and stewardship. That means voting isn’t about finding a perfect spiritual leader; it’s about responsibly choosing the person, policies, platform, and appointees that most align with creation-order realities like human life, the difference between male and female, religious liberty, ordered society, work, and the limits of the state. We also dig into the “perfect vs good” problem and why checking out doesn’t create neutrality, it creates a vacuum. We talk candidly about why party platforms matter in a party system, how caucusing and leadership picks ripple downstream, and why pastors and churches are waking up for the long haul, not just for one election cycle. You’ll also hear how AFPI Faith is resourcing churches through its Biblical Foundations initiative, plus why long-term cultural engagement starts with clear teaching and courageous action. If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review so more people can find a biblical, historical, and constitutional perspective on the issues shaping our country. Support the show

  8. Oct 26

    One Week To Turnout

    One week. That’s all that’s left, and we can feel the pressure building in every conversation, every headline, and every poll that tries to tell you the story before a single vote is counted. We share what we’re seeing firsthand while traveling and speaking across the country, and why the “on the ground” reality often clashes with the media narrative. If you care about faith and culture, biblical values, and the real-world impact of Christian voter turnout, this is the moment to lock in your plan. We also talk about something bigger than politics: the rising generation. Tim shares what hit him at Liberty University, where 10,000 students packed an arena for worship and it felt unmistakably like God is stirring bold faith again. That encouragement matters because the stakes are real, and close elections can turn on a few thousand votes when churches stay silent or believers stay home. From there, we dig into the mechanics: why early voting stats can be misread, how polling can create false confidence or needless panic, and what it looks like to strategically focus on competitive House races and key Senate races in places most people ignore. We also share why election integrity reforms at the state level matter, what to watch for on election night coverage, and where to find help researching candidates if you’re still deciding. If you found this helpful, subscribe to the WallBuilders Show, share it with a friend who needs a clear head right now, and leave a review so more people can find faith-based, historically grounded election insight. 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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