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. 13 hr ago

    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

  2. 3 days ago

    What Happens When A Nation Can’t Read Its Past

    Cursive is being called a “new language” by students and it says a lot about where our schools have been and where they may finally be heading. We dig into why states are bringing cursive writing back, not as a nostalgia project, but because real life still requires signatures, contracts, and the ability to read original sources. We also talk about the surprising research angle: cursive practice can support fine motor skills, memory, language development, and even help flag learning challenges earlier. Then we jump to a major legal and cultural flashpoint in Texas: a court fight over Ten Commandments posters in public school classrooms tied to Texas Senate Bill 10. We walk through the arguments being used, why a judge denies a temporary hold, and why the history matters more than most headlines admit. From the founding era through classic textbooks, the Ten Commandments have been referenced as part of moral law and civic education, and the debate forces a deeper look at what people mean when they invoke “separation of church and state.” We wrap with a string of timely updates: Glenn Beck’s Ellis Island painting story that spotlights the American dream, a planned rule to end federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender transition medical care for minors, and a new military fitness approach using a waist-to-height ratio standard aimed at readiness and health. If you care about education policy, constitutional history, religious liberty, and protecting kids, there’s a lot here to think about. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us what stood out most to you. Support the show

  3. 4 days ago

    Saving A Leadership Campus

    A property deal can sound boring until it threatens the place where you train the next generation. We start with a candid update from our team on the Patriot Academy campus in Fredericksburg, Texas, where a last-minute push is underway to keep a set of cottages from being sold in a way that would cut off access for Biblical citizenship, constitutional defense training, Leadership Congress, and year-long mentoring through the Patriot Institute. The support so far is real, the deadline is real, and we share exactly where things stand and how listeners can still help. Then we jump into a question that feels like political science fiction but has serious constitutional mechanics behind it: what if Alberta and Saskatchewan tried to leave Canada and join the United States? We walk through the secession steps on the Canadian side, then zoom in on the US side with Article IV and the state-admission process, including why “territory first” changes the legal expectations. We also talk honestly about culture and civic identity, because sharing a language does not mean sharing the same assumptions about faith, government, rights, and public life. We close with a history myth that keeps resurfacing online: “Were there 14 presidents before George Washington?” The answer depends on the governing documents in force, and we break down the Continental Congress, the Articles of Confederation, and why those earlier “presidents” were not the same office we have under the Constitution today. If you like practical civics, sharp history, and clear constitutional guardrails, hit play, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

  4. 5 days ago

    Understanding Islam’s Strategy In The West - with Bill Federer

    A society doesn’t usually wake up one day and “choose” Islamic influence, Sharia pressure, or a foreign-policy mess with Iran. It slides there, one concession at a time, after it loses confidence in its own moral foundation. That’s where our conversation goes with historian and author Bill Federer, as we follow the chain from secularism to cultural chaos to the kind of forced tolerance that stops protecting the innocent and starts excusing the inexcusable. We talk through why progressive politics can praise Islam while advancing sexual ideologies that Sharia openly punishes, and Bill offers a memorable way to explain the contradiction: a culture can be talked into an “immunodeficiency” where it no longer recognizes threats. From Europe’s public scandals and intimidation tactics to the way demographic and political leverage can ratchet power over time, we look at what warning signs Americans keep ignoring and why. Then we zoom out to Iran and the pattern of negotiations, attacks, and negotiations again. Bill explains Hudna, the strategic use of treaties when one side is weak, and why simply returning to the table can be interpreted as surrender. We also discuss the practical implications of technology shifts like moving from GPS to China’s BeiDou system, and what strength looks like in a world where bad actors do not reward goodwill. If you care about religious liberty, constitutional stability, and a clear-eyed Christian response in public life, this conversation will challenge you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

  5. 6 days ago

    Faith Is Surging Again - with Ryan Walters

    If you’ve felt like the culture is sliding and the headlines are nothing but bad news, we’ve got a different report and it starts with what we’re seeing on the ground. Tim shares a firsthand look at a packed-out Sunday at Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, Texas, where Pastor Josh Howerton is preaching straight through 2 Timothy with a gospel-centered, discipleship-first message. No hype, no life-coaching fluff, and still the room is overflowing with people, especially adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. That kind of hunger is hard to fake, and it raises an important question: are we watching the early signs of a real faith resurgence in America? From there we dig into a framework that helps make sense of the moment: revival versus awakening. A revival can be people returning to God, but an awakening shows up when people start living out biblical truth in public life over the long haul. Historically, awakenings can run for decades before anyone even recognizes what’s happening. If you’ve been looking for practical reasons to hope, the combination of courageous preaching, younger generations choosing depth, and communities seeking truth is a meaningful indicator. Then Ryan Walters joins us to talk education reform, civics education, and the Teacher Freedom Alliance. We get specific about how good public school teachers often feel isolated, pressured by teachers unions, and forced into political training pipelines tied to DEI and CRT ideology. Ryan explains the alternative: professional development without activism, restored classroom discipline, and a renewed focus on forming informed citizens who can sustain a constitutional republic. Listen, then share this with a teacher, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. Support the show

  6. 10 Aug

    Petra and the Power of Christian Rock - with Bob Hartman and John Schlitt

    Petra didn’t just make songs, they helped shape a whole lane of Christian rock that met kids in the real world and still pointed them to Jesus. We’re joined by Petra founder Bob Hartman and iconic lead singer John Schlitt for a conversation that blends faith, music, culture, and the practical grit it takes to keep a mission alive for decades. If you grew up on Petra Praise, Beyond Belief, or wore out a cassette of Back to the Street, you’ll feel this one immediately.  We also talk about the new Beyond Belief movie, a faith-based film that spotlights an 80s-era Christian youth story and features Petra’s music throughout. Bob and John share why they backed the project, what makes the concept different from typical Christian entertainment, and how a great soundtrack can carry a message of hope without preaching past people. You’ll hear how the band thinks about impact, how they’ve navigated criticism, and why they believe music can reach people who might never step into a church first.  Then we go behind the curtain: running a band as a real business, treating vendors well as part of your testimony, making tough financial calls, and discerning when God is opening the next door. John breaks down how he’s protected his voice over time, and we close with the songs fans still demand and what Petra is doing now, including their album Hope and ongoing touring. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs some hope, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show

  7. 7 Aug

    Removing Foreign Spies Helps Keep Americans Safe

    113 active foreign spies removed from the United States is the kind of headline that makes you sit up straight, and it kicks off a packed Good News Friday where we connect the dots between national security and everyday life. We talk through why counterintelligence still matters, what it means when sensitive military information gets sold, and how those leaks can ripple into real costs and real risk for Americans.  From there, we shift to a major Second Amendment development out of the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas: a federal judge rules that National Firearms Act registration and approval requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns are unconstitutional after Congress eliminates the underlying tax. We explain what’s at stake, what an ATF appeal could look like at the Fifth Circuit, and we clear up one of the most persistent myths out there: suppressors do not make firearms “silent” like the movies, they reduce decibel levels and can help protect hearing.  We also cover a court decision tied to a July 4 anti-ICE protest in Dallas where an officer is shot, and the sentencing sends a strong message about violence against law enforcement. Finally, we dig into the fight over mail-order abortion drugs shipped into pro-life states, including comments from acting attorney general Todd Blanche on steps the administration is working on to stop that pipeline. If you care about faith and culture, constitutional law, the ATF, the National Firearms Act, law enforcement, and protecting unborn life, this one is for you.  Subscribe for more Good News Friday stories, share this with a friend who needs a hopeful update, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show

  8. 6 Aug

    How Article V Amendments Really Work And Why 38 States Matter

    Could a Convention of States accidentally rewrite the whole Constitution, or is the “runaway convention” fear overstated? We take a listener’s question head-on and walk through what Article V actually does, what states can do to limit delegates, and why the ratification threshold changes everything. We keep coming back to one practical reality: no matter what gets proposed, three-fourths of the states must agree, and that’s a high bar designed to reflect the will of the people, not a backroom deal.  From there, we zoom out to something our culture badly needs: serious disagreement without scorched-earth tactics. We talk about why fear can’t be the driver, why the Founders built checks and balances for moments like this, and why open debate is healthy even when the people on both sides share the same goals.  Then we shift to history with a name most Americans never hear. Peyton Randolph, the steady hand chosen to preside over the First Continental Congress, helped set the tone before independence was even on the table. His story connects to the first prayer in Congress and even to how Thomas Jefferson ends up in position to shape the Declaration of Independence.  We close with a candid question from a youth pastor about abortion: abolition or pro-life? We lay out why we support ending abortion while also supporting any legislative step that preserves more life right now. If this helped you think more clearly, subscribe, share with a friend, 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
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    2010 - 2026
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