Its better than fireworks!

The Declaration 250 Celebration from The American Mission® Center is on the air and on screen for you and your family to enjoy. You can join in the joy of that day by visiting The Public Square® on youTube. Get a backstage pass to the event now and hear so much more.

Topic: Holidays

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, July 17th, 2026

The Declaration of Independence refers to the God of the Bible four times. Was this just ceremonial or did the Founders know the One they were calling upon?

On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration we return to the pulpit of Bethel Chapel in Ashland, Ohio and ask a question for the ages. Did they know Him?

Topic: Our Mission

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Release Date: Friday, July 10th, 2026

The American Policy Roundtable™ has been an advocate for the Declaration of Independence since our founding in 1980. For the next several weeks here on The Public Square® we will be walking through this time of celebration together. Starting with the annual 4th of July Sermon delivered in 2025 by Dave Zanotti, the Chairman of The Roundtable. He is standing in the pulpit of Bethel Chapel, in Ashland, Ohio. It's the 4th of July, Year 250, let's start this day where most of our Founders would have begun, in the light of God's mercy for America.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026

Who wrote the Declaration? It may feel like a trick question on a pop quiz. Does Google, AI, or even a school textbook give you the real answer? Let's go back to the source, read what the founders wrote and said about this revolutionary document. This conversation is one you can't miss, join us today on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Thursday, June 25th, 2026

General George Washington was a man whose own father passed away when he was age 11, a man who chose to be a stepfather, a General who led young men into battle, and a President who willingly stepped away from power. Let's learn more about this fascinating father figure today on The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Thursday, June 18th, 2026

There's only been one person in history that has made such a world changing impact to alter all living things and dictate how we mark the passage of time...spoiler alert it's not President Trump. Yet we can't help but put the question out there - "What does America look like when President Trump is out of office?"

Tune in today and share this episode with a friend today on The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gabe Lyons and learning about the organization THINQ. Our team has the chance to discuss THINQ and what hosting a 4th of July dinner using their resources would look like. Join us today at The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

This week we enjoy the thoughts of Gabe Lyons a good friend and the founder of THINQ Media. Gabe and his team have crafted a strategy on how to bring a conversation about the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration to every dining room table. You are invited to join in this encouraging moment today on The Public Square®.

Topic: Our Mission

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, June 5th, 2026

Can we just skip the big hoopla about the 4th of July?

Or does remembering the Declaration matter enough to do something about it?

Please tune in this week to The Public Square® and find out.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.

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Release Date: Friday, May 29th, 2026

Today we re-broadcast a special episode as a timely way to honor Memorial Day. Journey back to the early 1900's and hear the story of a young man from Canada who left his home and family to serve in the Great War. The story is told by his surviving son, American author and businessman John D. Beckett who wrote, The War Letters. You won't want to miss this true story on The Public Square®.

Special Guest: John Beckett

Topic: Rediscovering American History

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Release Date: Friday, May 22nd, 2026