Hello Fred!

Hello Fred!

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Hello Fred! episodes

  • We Get To Do This - True North

    Are you following magnetic north or true north?

    Join Adam and Jimmy for this episode as we also celebrate some joyous noise coming from the socials.

    It's God, the world, and other things on We Get to Do This!

    54 min
  • The WallBuilders Show - Jefferson’s Rough Draft

    The fastest way to cut through modern noise about the Founding Fathers is to put the original documents back in your hands. We’re celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by talking about a replica of Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence, complete with cursive, scratch-outs, and the drafting trail that shows how carefully the words were chosen. It’s not the same as reading the final text online; it’s a front-row seat to the founding process, and it’s an incredible resource for homeschool families, teachers, legislators, and anyone who wants a stronger grip on American civics.

    We also share why this draft matters in today’s arguments about race, rights, and the nation’s core ideals. When you read what Jefferson actually wrote and trace what changed, you’re equipped to handle “America was uniquely evil” claims with something better than opinions: primary sources. We talk about how the document frames God-given rights, equality, and liberty, and why seeing the edits can change how you understand the founding era.

    Then we pivot to the people behind the pledge of “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” as we preview stories from Lives, Fortunes, and Sacred Honor. You’ll hear a hilarious John Adams and Benjamin Franklin moment that feels painfully relatable, plus a sobering account of signer Button Gwinnett’s fatal duel that proves these men were human, even as they did history-shaping work. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves history, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway from the original documents.

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    27 min

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