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A privately funded White House expansion shouldn’t be a five-alarm fire, yet the headlines say otherwise. We dig into the facts behind a proposed East Wing ballroom, why capacity and ceremony matter for diplomacy, and how the people’s house has changed many times before. From Monroe’s portico and Taft’s Oval Office to Truman’s steel-reinforced rebuild, the White House has always evolved to meet new demands. That history matters when judging what’s preservation, what’s progress, and what’s political theater.We also unpack the spending narrative. Why did taxpayer-funded upgrades in recent years generate little pushback while private dollars for additional capacity spark outrage now? The contrast exposes how media framing shapes public perception. Beyond décor, we focus on function: hosting Congress, governors, and foreign delegations requires space, security, and a setting that reflects American leadership. Scale isn’t vanity when it elevates statecraft and strengthens our diplomatic posture.Then we turn to the

What if our culture’s hottest causes are colliding with the Bible’s clearest assignments? We dive into the contested space where faith meets public life and ask a sharper question: who did God actually task with justice, mercy, and protection—and what happens when we hand those duties to the wrong institution?We start by mapping jurisdiction. Romans 13 gives government the sword to punish evil and defend the innocent; Scripture gives charity to individuals, families, and the church. That simple divide changes everything about social justice. From the Tower of Babel’s bricks to the image of living stones, we push back on one-size-fits-all systems that flatten human dignity. Then we zoom out to the 613 biblical laws and the Ten Commandments—the tenor of God’s law—to ground public priorities: acknowledge God, protect innocent life, and safeguard property against theft and coveting.With that foundation, we test modern claims. On poverty, we compare government delivery rates with private charity and surface resear

Pray, act, endure—three simple words that upend almost everything we’re told about cultural change. We take a hard look at what revival really means in American history and Scripture, and it’s not a weekend tent meeting or an emotional spike. It’s decades of work, sacrifice that leaves a mark, and a public impact you can measure in families, cities, and laws.We trace the long arc of the Great Awakenings and spotlight George Whitefield’s relentless schedule—thousands of sermons across colonies, a portable pulpit, and a stubborn refusal to quit even when his health broke. That kind of commitment didn’t just fill fields; it formed consciences, inspired soldiers, and even shaped early American policy debates. Revival, we argue, always stirs old-versus-new tensions in the church, crosses denominational lines, and pushes faith into the streets where it changes habits, standards, and expectations.From there, we get practical. Prayer is the starting line: Scripture calls us to pray first for leaders, and doing that b

What if the textbook your child reads in fifth grade quietly rewires how they’ll vote at forty-five? We pull back the curtain on who actually shapes classroom content, why two states can steer a national market, and how a long game—not a last-minute lobby—decides what millions of students learn about America, free enterprise, and the Constitution.We walk you through the real mechanics of education: state boards setting standards, publishers investing millions, and the ripple effects that follow. Texas and California educate a quarter of the nation’s students, so their standards become the template for everyone else. When California’s budgets and regulations stalled new adoptions, Texas became the main driver. Inside that vacuum, a fierce fight unfolded over what history should emphasize: group identity and constant critique, or a balanced story that includes failures, celebrates individual achievement, and teaches why free markets lifted more people out of poverty than any command economy ever did.Here’s the

British generals feared their sermons, and John Adams credited them by name. We open the door to a forgotten story: how American pastors shaped the ideas that fueled independence, guided legislators, and ultimately informed the First Amendment’s protections—then connect that legacy to the questions pastors and voters face today.We walk through the tangible links from pulpit to policy: reprinted sermons that taught equality under God, consent of the governed, and taxation limits long before 1776; clergy who counseled governors, served in congresses, and even held the Speaker’s gavel. From there, we cut through modern confusion about “separation of church and state,” clarifying that the First Amendment restrains Congress, not churches, and was never meant to secularize society. Along the way, we explore why early state bans on clergy in office were short-lived, how Jefferson and Witherspoon defended ministers’ civil rights, and why free exercise means robust moral teaching in public life.Grounding the conversat

Seven million in the streets—or a narrative that outran the facts? We unpack the “No Kings” rallies with a clear-eyed look at turnout claims, media framing, and the surprising historical flubs that turned Boston Tea Party lore into prop work. From there, we trace a bigger thread: how redefining loaded words like fascism isn’t just sloppy, it’s strategic. When a term once reserved for Mussolini and Hitler gets reduced to shorthand for “policies I dislike,” the debate tilts from evidence to emotion, and the public loses its compass.We walk through what fascism actually meant historically—authoritarian one-party rule, suppression of dissent, cult-of-leader nationalism—and measure today’s accusations against that yardstick. The presence of permitted protests and noisy opposition doesn’t fit the totalist mold. So why does the label stick? Projection. Calling your opponents what you fear in your own camp blunts accountability. We explore how that tactic shapes voter behavior, including why polls in places like Virg

Headlines keep telling one story about chaos, division, and decline. We bring you another: a steady pushback against lawlessness, a break with weaponized labels, and a surprising rise in faith—from tech boardrooms to college arenas.We start with the hard civic piece. Labeling Antifa as a terrorist organization was controversial, but we dig into why targeting violence instead of peaceful protest can reset norms and protect communities. From empty storefronts to higher insurance costs, the ripple effects of street anarchy are real. We then unpack a turning point for the Southern Poverty Law Center: the FBI has officially cut ties with the SPLC and its “hate map,” a move that matters for anyone concerned about free speech, religious liberty, and the integrity of public institutions. When labels replace evidence, the public square corrodes; when institutions step back from politicized sorting, trust gets a chance to recover.The cultural current is shifting too. Elon Musk, who once dismissed religion, now praises

What if your presidential vote is actually a vote for thousands of voices who shape culture from the inside? We unpack how appointees carry worldview into agencies, the military, and public life—and why a single, striking moment at a national memorial revealed how courage at the top emboldens a team to speak plainly about faith.From there, we dig into the machinery of power. The Constitution leans on simple majorities, yet the modern Senate stalls under a filibuster born from internal rules, not founding design. We lay out how the rule works, why both parties cling to it, and exactly how it could be scrapped with 51 votes at the start of a session. More importantly, we share how to engage your senators: show up at town halls, cite Washington and Jefferson on majority rule, ask for clear commitments, and keep the tone calm but firm so accountability replaces gridlock.We then turn to schools and the Supreme Court’s tradition-and-history standard. That shift has reopened doors many assumed were locked: Ten Comma

The 1916 ProjectThe post‑Roe fight didn’t end at the clinic door—it moved to the mailbox, the browser, and the bathroom. We sit down with Seth Gruber to confront the gap between what pro‑life laws claim and what they actually do, especially as chemical abortions surge and many states punish providers while giving parents legal immunity. If law is a teacher, what lesson are we sending when the same act is criminal for one set of hands and consequence‑free for another?We unpack the uncomfortable numbers around abortion pills, the supply chains that route through overseas vendors, and the limits of a clinic‑only strategy. Seth argues for coherence: if the unborn child is human, equal protection should not shift with setting or instrument. That means pairing supply‑side enforcement—against distributors, telehealth brokers, and professional violators—with clear statutes that align penalties with the value we claim to defend. Along the way, we trace the civilizational stakes, from J.D. Unwin’s research on sexual cu

A public honor for Charlie sets the stage for a bigger reckoning: awakening without courage fades, and courage without discipleship burns out. We open with a careful look at contested history—why context matters for Columbus Day, Indigenous heritage, and how easy it is to trade nuance for slogans. Then we lean into a groundswell that’s hard to ignore: young people are flocking to messages that don’t dodge hard topics. They’re finding a way to connect faith with everyday decisions—family, school, work, and yes, the public square.Pastor Rob McCoy joins us to trace a line from the Jesus Movement to today’s moment. Calvary Chapel exploded by teaching scripture clearly and welcoming the disillusioned, but California’s civic reality moved the other way. That gap is the challenge: if discipleship avoids politics, who defends the policies that shape our neighbors’ lives? Rob shares how Charlie treated politics as an on-ramp to the gospel, modeling a style that thinks biblically and speaks plainly. The result is a sur

A pastor jailed, newsrooms warned, and global power pressing in—when we sat down with Bill Federer, the story out of South Korea sounded less like headlines and more like a playbook. We walk through raids on churches, lawfare against dissent, and how technology vendors, rare earths, and diplomatic gaps create a pressure cooker most outlets won’t touch. The pattern will feel familiar: intimidate the press, criminalize opponents, and move fast before anyone can organize a response. That’s why we talk openly about leadership pipelines and why equipping young people and citizens with constitutional literacy and moral courage isn’t optional—it’s survival.From there, we pivot to a Columbus most people have never met. Not a caricature, but a navigator shaped by Marco Polo’s Travels, a misread of Arabic miles, and the closing of overland routes after 1453. Bill takes us from the Mongol court to a Genoese prison cell, from hurricanes that destroyed fleets to a slow gold ship that changed a reputation, from Arawak hosp

Politics gets messy when your values and your ballot don’t line up. We dive straight into Virginia’s statewide races to unpack a real voter’s dilemma: a controversial AG candidate whose private texts ignited a public storm, a lieutenant governor race clouded by identity-over-policy branding, and a base deciding whether to split tickets, write in, or hold their nose. Along the way, we tackle the questions that keep serious voters up at night: When does conscience say “no,” and when does prudence say “lesser evil”? How much power does each office actually wield, and how should that change your vote?We also zoom out to the system that produces these choices. If a party keeps offering candidates misaligned with its own voters, the answer isn’t apathy—it’s leadership. We share a practical blueprint for taking back party machinery at the precinct level, recruiting early, and building a bench so the next four-year cycle looks different. Because ballots are cast in November, but candidates are built in March meetings

Ever wondered whether America’s promise of religious liberty was designed to be wide open—or tethered to a shared moral code? We tackle a pointed listener question about the founders’ intent and explore why the early American consensus protected the rights of conscience while expecting public behavior to align with Judeo-Christian ethics. That balance—pluralism with guardrails—helped secure inalienable rights under a common rule of law without policing private theology.We dig into John Adams’s claim that the “general principles of Christianity” united the generation of independence, then look at early state constitutions and their broad theistic oaths for office. The thread is accountability: leaders and citizens who believe they’ll answer to God tend to tell the truth, keep their word, and respect others’ rights. From there, we draw lines around pluralism: a neighbor’s faith is welcome, but practices that infringe on life, liberty, or equal justice are not. It’s the Declaration’s architecture in action—right

If you’ve ever looked at a general election ballot and wondered, “Why are these my only choices?” this conversation is a map back to the moment where better options are made. We’re on the road ahead of early primaries, working with pastors, meeting potential candidates, and pushing past the noise so voters can actually hear the truth before the smear machine defines it for them.We dig into why the recruiting phase matters so much, how big money and early ads try to frame candidates long before most people are paying attention, and what kind of backbone it takes to run and serve in today’s polarized climate. Then we tackle the big claim that “we shouldn’t legislate morality” and flip it on its head: every law already reflects someone’s moral code. The real question is whose values will guide issues like life, courts, public safety, and education—and why Christians shouldn’t be the only people told to leave their convictions at the door. Along the way, we draw from history—Washington, Lincoln, Eisenhower—to sho

A handful of votes can flip a legislature, and a handful of courageous pastors can flip the script. We’re fresh off a Northeast swing—Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond—where young pastors are packing rooms, voter ID is on the ballot, and churches are waking up to how close margins really are. One state rep told us Maine missed a legislative majority by just 200 votes. Opponents of voter ID admitted they could lose 13,000 “reliable” votes if it passes. Those numbers aren’t abstract; they’re a roadmap for how a dormant church vote can change outcomes.We share the heart behind the math, too. A nephew who once wore 666 on his forehead bought a Bible, found a church in Waco through a multi-state pastor text thread, and gave his life to Christ. That story captures a larger shift we’re seeing since Charlie Kirk’s assassination: grief turning into courage, and curiosity turning into commitment. It’s why we’re pushing for discipleship over slogans—pastors teaching whole-life faith that speaks to family, work, justice,

AWMI.comA nation expected a funeral and walked into a revival. From the first songs before sunrise to the final benediction, we witnessed worship that felt disarmingly honest, political leaders speaking the name of Jesus without hedging, and thousands responding to a clear gospel. Andrew Wommack joins us to unpack what happened in that room—and why so many people, including skeptics, sensed something they couldn’t easily explain.We talk candidly about courage rising in unexpected places. JD Vance described shedding his reluctance to speak openly about faith. Worship leaders like Brandon Lake, Kari Jobe, Phil Wickham, Cody Carnes, and Chris Tomlin showed up when it would have been safer to stay home. And then came the moment that stunned the arena: Erica Kirk forgiving her husband’s killer, live and unguarded. That act of mercy didn’t erase grief; it transfigured it. The ripple was immediate—public figures and everyday people confessing old grudges and finally letting them go.Andrew offers a wide-angle view: p

The Nazarene FundMercy can move a mountain. We unpack how a single act of public forgiveness—offered to a killer on a global livestream—ignited a wave of healing and curiosity that’s drawing young people back to church, rekindling faith in unexpected places, and reminding all of us that grace is stronger than grievance. Along the way, we share Tim Allen’s surprisingly tender turn toward Scripture after decades of unresolved grief and talk about why forgiving doesn’t erase the past—it unchains the heart to face the future.That surge of interest isn’t an illusion. Pastors are reporting a rise in attendance, especially among young men who are asking the big questions: What is my purpose? How do I build a life that lasts? We lean into practical guidance—marriage, children, legacy, and a pursuit of the eternal—that grounds zeal in wisdom and turns moments into movements. It’s a quiet revolution powered by meaning, not marketing.The conversation widens to the hard reality of global Christian persecution. We walk th

What if “ruler over ten cities” isn’t a cautionary tale but a reward for faithfulness? We open the door between faith and public life and keep it open, laying out a biblical and historical case that Christians not only can participate in government—they’re needed there. From Hebrews 11 to Romans 13 and the parable in Luke 19, we trace a throughline: God cares about how communities are led, and Scripture applies to every sphere, including policy.We get practical fast. We share where to find reliable voter information (pro-family voter guides, state resources, Library of Congress records) and why the right to life serves as a powerful predictor of a candidate’s full philosophy. Decades of data reveal a pattern: when believers vote—and vote their values—freshman classes in Congress tilt toward protecting life, religious liberty, family, self-defense, and property rights, with measurable downstream effects. We unpack exit polls, turnout trends from 1992 to 2010, and the legislative results that followed: the Born

Run To The RoarThis Precarious MomentCulture rarely changes overnight, and that’s exactly why we talk about revival as a process—local, practical, and measured in decades. We share how old American sermons connected scripture to real life, from business ethics to criminal justice, and why adopting a kingdom mindset moves faith beyond the pews into our neighborhoods, schools, and city halls. Along the way, we explore the surprising data on younger Americans and life, and why mentorship might be the most underrated lever for long-term change.You’ll hear vivid stories of transgenerational influence: Samuel Cooper investing in a young John Quincy Adams; Gilbert Tennent shaping Benjamin Rush; Samuel Davies forming Patrick Henry’s voice; and Adams, in turn, inspiring a young legislator named Abraham Lincoln to persevere against slavery. These aren’t just history lessons—they’re blueprints. Pick one person. Pour in. Let wisdom travel farther than you will.We also get honest about the cost. George Whitefield’s horseb

Run To The RoarTired of feeling powerless while headlines rage and nothing changes on your street? We make a blunt case for shifting attention from distant drama to local duty—and we back it with history, data, and a practical path you can start today. Drawing on the opening battles of the American War for Independence, we show how ordinary people, often led by their pastors, protected their towns and created national momentum without waiting for a central command. Then we trace the same pattern through the First Great Awakening, where revival spread because leaders invested in communities, not crowds. The takeaway is simple and demanding: bottom‑up beats top‑down, every time.We challenge the modern obsession with scale—bigger churches, bigger budgets, bigger platforms—and explain why those metrics often dilute responsibility. Jesus drew massive crowds, but the world turned on twelve men who were deeply formed. That’s why we put discipleship back at the center: teaching people to obey everything Jesus command