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  • The WallBuilders Show - Franklin’s Prayer And The Constitution

    Benjamin Franklin didn’t just give a clever speech at the Constitutional Convention, he tried to keep the whole thing from collapsing. When tempers rise, delegates start heading home, and the nation’s future hangs in the balance, Franklin points everyone back to a practice they once treated as normal: seeking God’s help. We walk through what the records actually show, why daily prayer wasn’t adopted on the spot, and how a strategic July 4 church service helped reset the tone and move the convention forward.\n\nFrom there we shift to a very practical question every history fan runs into: how “accurate” should a historical movie be? We talk about Young Washington, what it gets right in storyline and spirit, and why you shouldn’t judge a film by whether every sentence matches an archived document. The bigger question is whether the portrayal gives a true picture of character, convictions, and the pressures leaders faced.\n\nWe also tackle two listener-favorite topics for summer conversations: the education and faith background of the Declaration signers, and the real meaning behind the Appeal To Heaven flag. You’ll hear why the pine tree matters, how liberty poles and ship masts connect to property rights, and why the motto reflects both political philosophy and sermon-driven resistance theology.\n\nIf this kind of “hidden history” helps you, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What question do you want us to tackle next?

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  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - When Trust is Hard: Overcoming Betrayal and Broken Relationships (Part 1 of 2)

    Connecting with another person is a unique and special blessing. And when you come to know that person and rely on them, you place trust in them. So what do you do when that trust is shattered? Lysa TerKeurst shares her personal stories of her divorce and friendships lost due to broken trust. She’ll help you learn how to have healthy and godly perspectives about trust and relationships so you can get on a path toward healing.
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