Hello Fred!

Hello Fred!

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Hello Fred! episodes

  • The WallBuilders Show - Smithsonian Under The Microscope

    A museum doesn’t just display artifacts, it teaches people what to believe about themselves. That’s why we dig into the growing spotlight on the Smithsonian and the recent congressional hearing that raises a blunt question: who is curating America’s story, and to what end?

    We walk through just how massive the Smithsonian Institution really is, why its authority carries so much weight in classrooms and textbooks, and how an agenda can be made to look “normal” simply by framing a tiny slice of a gigantic collection. We also talk about why oversight is so hard, since the Smithsonian operates as an independent trust with a unique governance structure, and why hearings and public scrutiny may be one of the only practical ways to force transparency.

    From there, we zoom out to the broader culture fight: what happens when public institutions normalize ideas and content that aren’t appropriate for kids, and why Christians can’t default to silence. We unpack the difference between being passive and practicing righteous courage, including the biblical case for righteous anger paired with integrity.

    We end with a timely example from the sports world that ties it all together: why telling the truth is one of the most loving things you can do, especially when it comes to protecting girls in girls’ sports and refusing to pretend biology doesn’t matter. If you care about American history, civic education, constitutional accountability, and faith in the public square, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Transform Your Relationships Through Better Communication (Part 2 of 2)

    People skills are essential for building meaningful relationships. Debra Fileta explores the different levels of communication that determine how we care for others, even through hard times. By looking at how we show up in conversation, Debra encourages us to walk in our relationships with greater humility and awareness, no matter the social temperature.
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