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How can you become a better reader and a teacher of reading to the kids in your life and encourage others to do the same? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more.

Topic: Education

The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti

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Air Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

A surge of spiritual interest is sweeping the country, but will it last long enough to change anything? We dig into the hard truth: revivals inspire; awakenings transform. That transformation only happens when people are discipled to live out Jesus’ full teaching, the kind that speaks plainly about marriage, gender, and the purpose of covenant—without losing sight of grace, redemption, and the path back.

We share encouraging shifts from the pulpit as national voices tackle no-fault divorce and explain why God’s commands are for our flourishing. Then we zoom out to culture and policy. Scouting America announces a slate of reforms—dropping DEI mandates, restoring membership by biological sex, and honoring military families—after high-level pressure to reclaim clarity and standards. Across the Atlantic, Marco Rubio earns applause in Europe by calling leaders back to the shared roots of Western civilization, Christian identity, and actionable security. At home, a key court win in Vermont protects foster families’ religious freedom and common-sense boundaries in a system that desperately needs willing parents.

Finally, we confront the education paradox: nearly a million more students have left public schools for private, Christian, and homeschool options, even as districts add staff and pass higher costs to taxpayers. We break down what this means for families, classrooms, and local budgets—and how citizens can act. If you’ve been asking how faith can move from Sunday morning to everyday life, this conversation offers a roadmap: discipleship that forms character, engagement that shapes policy, and courage that tells the truth in love.

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