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  • The WallBuilders Show - Reclaiming History In American Schools

    What if our biggest civic crisis isn’t outrage, but amnesia? We pull on a thread that runs from the Bible’s call to remember through Jefferson and Churchill to the classroom down the street, and it reveals why a nation that forgets its past loses its grip on freedom. This isn’t nostalgia. It’s a practical guide to rebuilding civic competence by teaching history as if it matters to tomorrow’s choices.

    We start with the stories that shaped cultures—Josiah’s reform, Stephen’s sweeping retelling—and show how the founders treated history as training for judgment. Then we map the turn that sidelined it: the progressive fixation on “moving on,” the split between the Declaration and the Constitution, and John Dewey’s shift from knowledge transmission to social engineering. When feelings outrank facts and content mastery is mocked as “rote,” students miss the coherent story of rights, duties, and the limits on power that make self-government work.

    Data brings the problem into sharp focus. Too many graduates cannot name branches, term lengths, or First Amendment freedoms. NAEP’s history proficiency hovers near the floor, and many states do not even test history at the end of course. We offer concrete fixes: restore end-of-course exams in U.S. history, tie merit pay to civic outcomes, and require standards that teach both the Declaration’s principles and the Constitution’s framework. Inspired by Medal of Honor recipient and governor Joe Foss, we examine the case for using the U.S. citizenship test as a graduation benchmark—raising the floor so every student leaves school fluent in the basics of American government.

    We also unpack how a handful of textbook publishers influence what millions of students see, and why state standards committees are a key lever for change. Pair accurate, balanced content with teacher training that respects evidence and narrative, and classrooms can once again form citizens who recognize ambition, detect bad ideas in new clothes, and judge the future by the lessons of the past.

    If you care about turning civic apathy into informed engagement, hit play, share this with a parent or teacher, and leave us a review with the one civics question you believe every graduate should answer with confidence.

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  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Guiding Your Preteen Daughter to Find Her Identity in Christ

    Middle school can be tough. Kids face bullying, first crushes, and the pressure to have the right clothes or the latest tech—all while trying to figure out who they are. Dr. Heather Holleman steps into the world of teen girls to help you better understand what your daughter is experiencing. She also offers practical tools to help your daughter build a strong, confident identity rooted in Christ.

     

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    28 min
  • Wild at Heart - E862 | Jesus Our Refuge - with Matt Fradd

    In this restless world, satisfaction is fleeting. Rather than chasing after success and validation, what if we began pursuing meaning and refuge? John invites Matt Fradd, noted author and host of the Pints With Aquinas podcast, to discuss how our lives would radically change if we took Christ seriously, stopped seeking false comforts, and found our true refuge in Jesus.

    Show Notes: The books referenced are Jesus Our Refuge by Matt Fradd, The Porn Myth by Matt Fradd, Restored by Matt and Cameron Fradd, and The Dumb Ox by G. K. Chesterton. Robert Barron’s video on St. Thomas Aquinas can be found on his website, WordOnFire.org. 

    Keywords: Wild at Heart, Matt Fradd, Christian, Podcast
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