Hello Fred!

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  • The WallBuilders Show - Article VII And The Declaration Link

    If you’ve ever wondered why the Constitution sometimes feels “blank” on the biggest moral questions of the day, we make the case that you’re reading it without its foundation. We start with a listener’s question about Article VII and trace the paper trail the Constitution leaves on purpose: it dates itself from the twelfth year of American independence, pointing straight back to the Declaration of Independence and its claims about natural rights, the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God, and government’s duty to protect liberty. 

    From there we zoom out to the practical consequences of separating the Declaration from the Constitution. We talk through how that split has shaped arguments in American history, and why the founders and early legal thinkers (including Blackstone’s influence on common law) assumed a moral framework underneath the system. If the Declaration becomes “just a preface,” constitutional interpretation can turn into a power contest instead of a principled limit on government. 

    Then we shift to Washington realities: the filibuster, the 60-vote threshold, and why the Senate often avoids the hard votes that voters want on issues like election integrity, voter ID, and the SAVE Act. We also touch midterm dynamics, redistricting, and why motivation and trust can matter as much as raw numbers. Finally, we answer a question about removing judges for bad behavior, breaking down the impeachment process and why even serious allegations rarely reach a two-thirds Senate conviction. 

    If you care about constitutional original meaning, the Declaration of Independence, Article VII, Senate rules, and judicial accountability, this one connects the dots. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest question for our next Q&A.

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  • Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - From Abortion Survivor to Pro‑Life Advocate: A Redemption Story (Part 2 of 2)

    God had His hand on Sarah Zagorski through every step of her life. She shares her amazing story of surviving an attempted abortion by her mother, who then ended up saving her life! You’ll hear about her journey in and out of foster care, being adopted into a Christian home, and how the Adventures in Odyssey Audio radio drama helped lead her to Christ. It’s an incredible story of redemption, with many surprising twists and turns.

     

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