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On this explosive Independence Day episode of The United States of Grit, Walker and Bracken dive deep into the most courageous document ever written: the Declaration of Independence.

But this isn't a history class — it's a war story.

You’ll hear:

• The oppressive road that led to rebellion — from the Stamp Act to the Boston Massacre, Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts
• The fiery pen of Thomas Jefferson, and why a 33-year-old Virginian was chosen to write the soul of America
• The brutal cost of signing that declaration — families destroyed, homes burned, lives lost
• And the bold line that still echoes today:
   “We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.”

This isn’t about fireworks.
 It’s about fire — the kind that forges nations.

Hit play. Get fired up. And remember why July 4th still matters.

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In just two minutes, Abraham Lincoln delivered a speech that changed the soul of a nation.

In this episode of The United States of Grit, Walker and Bracken break down the power, purpose, and enduring grit behind The Gettysburg Address—delivered on a cold Pennsylvania battlefield in 1863. As cannons still echoed across the country, Lincoln stood before the living and the dead to remind Americans what they were fighting for: a new birth of freedom.

We unpack the forgotten context, the real emotion, and the gritty resolve Lincoln showed in the darkest chapter of American history. This episode isn’t just about a speech—it’s about the fire that keeps a republic alive.

Share it. Remember it. And let freedom ring.

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Patriotism isn’t dead—but it is under fire. In this episode of The United States of Grit, Walker and Bracken break down what it truly means to love your country, why national pride is at historic lows, and how Ronald Reagan’s timeless words still speak to America’s soul.

You’ll hear a bold defense of American values, and a challenge to every listener: stand up, speak out, and remember who we are.

Because if we don’t fight for this country—who will?

🎧 Available now on all platforms.

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When bullets flew and chaos reigned, one man stood tall. Major Dick Winters parachuted into Normandy with no weapon, no map—just courage. From D-Day to Bastogne, he led Easy Company through the darkest days of WWII with calm, grit, and unshakable honor. In this episode, Walker and Bracken uncover the real story of the humble farm boy who became one of America’s greatest battlefield leaders. This is not just a war story—it's a masterclass in leadership under fire.

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In this episode we take an in-depth, no-holds-barred look at one of America’s most fascinating, controversial, and influential figures—Andrew Jackson.

Was he a war hero or a ruthless politician? A defender of democracy or a tyrant? A champion of the common man or an enemy of the oppressed?

By the end of this episode, you’ll know why Jackson was seen as a hero by many, a villain by others, and why his legacy still impacts America today.

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Joined by St. George City Councilwoman Michelle Tanner, we discuss the Author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson. We discuss Jefferson's bravery and grit, and how it has inspired and influenced Michelle in her elected office. 

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Kylie and I dive into Washington's miraculous victory in Trenton New Jersey. We discuss the miracles that accompanied the Continental Army, and George Washington's leadership and reliance on God that would ultimately save the Revolutionary cause. 

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The American / Indian Wars was an interesting and hotly contentious time in our nation's history. Jackson and I discuss different events and people during this time of conflict, the rights and wrongs of both sides, and the Grit that is displayed by the different characters of this era. 

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Considered to many America's first Mountain Man, John Colter lived a life nothing short of adventure.  From the Lewis and Clark Expedition to running for his life from the Blackfeet Indian,  John Colter's story is one of perseverance, stamina, and GRIT.

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Justin takes us into the ideas and philosophies that stem from the earliest days of Christianity that our Founding Fathers looked to in the formation of our nation.