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  • The WallBuilders Show - Tennessee’s Push To Reclaim Marriage Law - With Gino Bulso

    Power doesn’t just shape policy; it decides who gets to decide. We sit down with Tennessee State Representative Gino Bulso to unpack a bold two-bill strategy aimed at narrowing federal court rulings on marriage and civil rights while reclaiming state authority and protecting private conscience. If you’ve wondered how a state can push back without breaking the rules, this is a masterclass in targeted, constitutional maneuvering.

    We start by grounding the conversation in first principles—why the Declaration’s moral claims and the Constitution’s structure are not value neutral, and how drifting from a fixed moral baseline has confused public standards. From there, Rep. Bulso breaks down HB 1473, which clarifies that Obergefell binds public actors but not private citizens or businesses, and HB 1472, which directs Tennessee not to adopt the Supreme Court’s Bostock reading of “sex” into state anti-discrimination law. Together, the bills seek to secure space for conscience, particularly for private businesses not covered by federal Title VII, without inviting direct conflict with federal supremacy.

    Along the way, we tackle the question at the heart of civic life: who decides? Courts, Congress, or communities. We explore the separation of powers, the original meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment, and the role of state constitutions defining marriage. Rep. Bulso explains why changing national policy should go through elected lawmakers or amendment—not judicial legislation—and how Tennessee’s approach respects process while reshaping outcomes. The stakes are high: family, faith, and the social order all hinge on whether law stays tethered to coherent standards.

    If you care about federalism, religious liberty, and the future of marriage policy, this conversation offers a rare blend of constitutional depth and practical tactics. Listen, share with a friend who follows the courts, and then tell us what you think: who should draw the lines—judges, legislators, or the people in their states? Subscribe, leave a review, and join the debate.

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  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Healing as a Parent from Childhood Trauma (Part 2 of 2)

    Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

     

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    28 min
  • Audio News Archive - SRN News - Pentagon says 140 U.S. troops wounded in Iran war, 8 “severely”

    More than 100 U-S troops have been injured so far in the Iran war. We’re learning more about the broader toll of injuries sustained by U-S service members as the military carries out major combat operations against Iran. In addition to the American soldiers who have been killed, the Pentagon says about 140 U-S troops have been injured in the war. A spokesman says the “vast majority” have been minor injuries. However, eight are currently “severely injured.”


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