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  • The WallBuilders Show - Texas Is Building Textbooks That Tell The Whole Story

    Texas is about to do something that almost never happens in modern education: force textbooks to tell the full story. From the hearing rooms of the Texas State Board of Education, we explain why a vote on social studies standards is not just a state issue, but a national inflection point that could influence American history curriculum, civics education, and textbook publishing for the next 40 to 60 years. If you care about what students learn about the founding, religious liberty, and the meaning of citizenship, this is the kind of behind-the-scenes fight that decides the future long before election day headlines. 

    We unpack how we got here, including the long arc of secularization and how “separation of church and state” became a slogan that shaped classrooms and courts. David Barton connects the dots across generations: what professors teach becomes what teachers teach, which becomes what lawyers argue, which eventually becomes what judges decide. Then we get specific about the breakthrough that changes everything: moving from a system where publishers could ignore half the standards to a law requiring 100 percent alignment, plus a Texas-driven approach to publishing that makes it harder for national textbook companies to water down the content. 

    We also tackle the philosophical fight underneath the policy, from DEI-driven division to the argument for a shared American identity and a renewed “melting pot” civic culture. We discuss classical education, why the Bible appears as literature in reading lists, and how that context helps students understand major works and speeches, including Martin Luther King Jr. We close with the practical playbook: show up, testify, pay attention to state board of education races, and recruit serious candidates who will hold the line on standards. 

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    27 min
  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Proven Strategies for Establishing Healthy Boundaries With Your Kids (Part 1 of 2)

    Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights into relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.  

     

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    28 min
  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries

    Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights into relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults.  

     

    Receive a copy of Boundaries with Kids and an audio download of "Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.

     

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    1 hr 48 min

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