Finding hope in a sea of negative headlines isn't easy, but every Friday on the WallBuilders Show, we make it our mission to spotlight the victories and positive developments that deserve attention. This episode of Good News Friday reveals several significant wins happening across America and around the world that you likely haven't heard about elsewhere.

We begin with a stunning development from Nevada, where a 40-year legal battle over parental notification for minors seeking abortions has finally concluded with a pro-life victory. This decades-long struggle reveals the power of persistence and how defunding Planned Parenthood led to this unexpected outcome in a state not typically known for conservative policies.

The digital battlefield has seen remarkable progress as well. Google has removed tens of thousands of YouTube channels this year alone that were spreading foreign propaganda, primarily from China and Russia. In a related development that should have happened years ago, the Department of Defense has finally stopped using China-based engineers to maintain the Pentagon's cloud systems - a common-sense security measure that represents a significant policy shift.

We also explore several international peace agreements brokered by former President Trump that have received surprisingly little coverage, including a major breakthrough between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo that will help protect persecuted Christians in the region. This peace deal joins others between India-Pakistan, Serbia-Kosovo, and Egypt-Ethiopia that demonstrate effective diplomatic leadership.

Domestically, the Small Business Administration has reversed a discriminatory policy that banned faith-based organizations from receiving disaster relief funding, despite these organizations being the most effective first responders in many crisis situations. The SBA has gone further by establishing a new Center for Faith specifically designed to partner with religious organizations during disaster recovery efforts.

Join us for these stories and more as we showcase how positive change is happening all around us, even when mainstream media focuses elsewhere. These good news stories remind us that persistence pays off and that looking at current events through a biblical, historical, and constitutional lens provides hope and perspective in challenging times.

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Ever wonder what education looked like when 15-year-olds regularly attended college? Or how impeachment really works beyond the headlines? The WallBuilders Show dives deep into these fascinating historical questions that reveal surprising truths about America's founding principles and their modern applications.

The episode begins with a thoughtful exploration of impeachment powers and presidential pardons. While impeachment makes headlines when presidents face it, most cases throughout American history have targeted federal judges. Unlike criminal prosecution, impeachment serves as a political tool to remove officials who can't otherwise be held directly accountable through elections. From William Blount in the 1790s to modern controversies, we trace how this constitutional safeguard has evolved and been applied.

The most eye-opening segment examines how dramatically educational expectations have changed since America's founding. When Thomas Jefferson wrote to his 15-year-old nephew prescribing pre-college reading that included original Greek and Latin texts most modern professors would struggle with, it wasn't because children were inherently smarter then. Rather, education followed a completely different model built on mastery rather than age progression, with religion and morality forming the foundation before knowledge. Most students completed formal education between ages 10-13, explaining why teenagers regularly accomplished extraordinary feats.

This dramatic shift in expectations traces directly to the Progressive Era and industrialization, when education reformers like Rockefeller deliberately transformed schools to produce factory workers who could memorize and follow instructions rather than independent thinkers. The introduction of standardized testing methods reinforced these priorities, forever changing what we expect from young people.

The episode concludes with a fascinating look at alcohol regulation following Prohibition's repeal, illustrating the layered nature of American federalism and state authority. Join us for this mind-expanding journey through America's constitutional, educational, and cultural evolution. Have your own question? Send it to [email protected] for consideration on a future episode!

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A compelling conversation with Ohio State Representative Gary Click reveals the challenging but ultimately successful battle to protect children from experimental gender treatments in the Buckeye State. As both a pastor and legislator, Click brings a unique perspective to his fight against the medical interventions being performed on minors experiencing gender dysphoria.

When Representative Click first introduced the SAFE Act (Saving Adolescents From Experimentation), many colleagues couldn't believe children's hospitals were actually performing these procedures. Through meticulous research and powerful testimonies from detransitioners like Chloe Cole, who underwent a double mastectomy at just 15 years old, Click built an impressive coalition of support. The conversation details how children's hospitals initially claimed these treatments were harmless and reversible, yet when challenged to provide them without causing permanent effects, they admitted it would be impossible.

Perhaps the most dramatic moment came when Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed the bill on Click's birthday after conducting a "listening tour" that heavily favored medical institutions. In a testament to the growing consensus on protecting children, the legislature successfully overrode the veto with even more votes than the original bill received. Rep. Click notes that by the end of this legislative journey, 54% of Democrats in Ohio supported the restrictions—underscoring how this issue transcends traditional political divides.

The interview also exposes troubling financial incentives behind pediatric gender medicine and reveals unexpected allies in the fight, including members of the LGBTQ community concerned about rushing children into life-altering medical decisions. As the case now moves to the Ohio Supreme Court, Click remains confident that science, common sense, and growing public awareness will ultimately protect vulnerable children from experimental medical procedures they cannot possibly consent to with full understanding of lifelong consequences.

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The battle for parental rights is turning a crucial corner. After years of watching schools and government agencies assert control over children's education—especially regarding sensitive topics like gender identity—the Supreme Court has delivered a watershed victory for families across America.

Kelly Shackelford, president of First Liberty Institute, joins the WallBuilders Show to share the remarkable story behind this landmark ruling. In a California case that mirrors the Supreme Court's recent Mahmoud decision, parents discovered their elementary school was teaching gender ideology to kindergartners without their knowledge or consent. When fifth graders were instructed to read books encouraging kindergartners to "question their gender," some children came home troubled, feeling the activity conflicted with their religious beliefs.

What happened next reveals the stark divide in how we view the parent-child relationship in America today. When parents requested notification about such sensitive content and religious exemptions for their children, school officials flatly refused, claiming parents had "no right to notice" and would receive "no exemptions." The message was clear: these children belonged to the state, not their families.

First Liberty took up the fight and secured a victory even in California federal court, affirming that parents—not schools or government officials—have the fundamental right to direct their children's education. This precedent could impact everything from gender ideology to medical decisions, reinforcing that parents must be notified and respected as the primary authority in their children's lives.

The conversation also highlights First Liberty's extraordinary 9-0 record at the Supreme Court over the past six years, including their newest case on the right to share the gospel in public parks. The organization continues to defend Americans facing persecution for their faith, including business owners still fighting legal battles 13 years after declining to participate in ceremonies that violate their religious beliefs.

These victories represent more than legal technicalities—they're restoring the constitutional foundation that protects religious expression and parental authority from government overreach. As Shackelford reminds us, the courage to stand firm is what preserves liberty for future generations.

Visit firstliberty.org to support their work and learn how you can protect these essential freedoms in your own community.

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The 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial marks a crucial moment to reconsider what many call "the trial of the century" - a watershed event that fundamentally reshaped America's understanding of faith, science, and human origins.

Far from the popular narrative of science triumphing over religious dogma, the actual history reveals something far more nuanced. The 1925 Tennessee Butler Act never banned teaching science or even evolution broadly - it specifically prohibited teaching that humans evolved from animals. This distinction mattered deeply because the textbook in question, "A Civic Biology," presented the racist view that five races of humans existed, with Caucasians being "the most evolved" - a toxic ideology packaged as settled science.

Even more surprising is that John Scopes, the defendant, never actually taught evolution. The case was manufactured by the ACLU to challenge the law, with Scopes later admitting in his memoirs that he falsely claimed to have taught evolution to trigger the lawsuit. Though William Jennings Bryant technically won the case for the prosecution, Clarence Darrow's tactical maneuvering in the courtroom - putting Bryant on the stand as a witness and then waiving his closing argument so Bryant couldn't deliver his prepared rebuttal - allowed the media to frame the narrative as science defeating religion.

Bryant's central concern was prophetic: teaching children they are merely evolved animals would lead to profound social consequences. A century later, we've witnessed the transformation of American education, where problems have escalated from chewing gum and talking in class to widespread violence, sexual activity, drug use, and even students identifying as animals ("furries"). When human dignity is severed from its foundation in divine creation, the social consequences are exactly what we're experiencing today.

Modern scientific discoveries increasingly support the biblical account - from genetics confirming all humans trace back to a single male and female ancestor to geological findings in the Grand Canyon showing all rock layers must have bent while still soft sediment. As scientists now acknowledge evidence of intelligent design in the universe, it's time to reconsider what we've been taught about creation, evolution, and the relationship between faith and science.

Explore resources at creationtoday.org to discover how God's Word and God's world perfectly align, providing the foundation for human dignity and purpose that our society desperately needs.

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Congress Codifies 28 of President Trump’s Executive Actions in One Big Beautiful Bill

https://www.speaker.gov/2025/07/08/congress-codifies-28-of-president-trumps-executive-actions-in-one-big-beautiful-bill/

Trump Administration Ends Taxpayer-Funded Education for Illegal Immigrants

https://www.ntd.com/trump-administration-ends-taxpayer-funded-education-for-illegal-immigrants_1078228.html

Church discipline no longer practiced in most Protestant churches: Survey

https://www.christianpost.com/news/church-discipline-no-longer-practiced-in-most-protestant-churches.html

Catholic Priest Denies Communion to UK Politician Who Voted for Assisted Suicide

https://www.lifenews.com/2025/07/01/catholic-priest-denies-communion-to-uk-politician-who-voted-for-assisted-suicide/

The Secret 15-Year Plan Behind US Strikes on Iran

https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/how-the-pentagon-made-a-bunker-buster-specifically-for-fordow-5878647

Ever wonder what happens when Hollywood fiction becomes military reality? This week's episode reveals the jaw-dropping parallels between the Iran strike on the Fordow nuclear facility and Tom Cruise's mission in Top Gun Maverick. We unpack how a 30,000-pound bomb, developed specifically for this target over 15 years, successfully neutralized an underground nuclear facility that many thought impenetrable. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency's dedication to this mission consumed more supercomputing power than any other American project - a testament to strategic foresight and technological prowess that protected global security.

We celebrate a legislative milestone as Congress codifies 28 of President Trump's executive actions into statutory law, transforming easily-reversible orders into enduring legislation. From border security measures to enforcing the Hyde Amendment and planning America's 250th birthday celebration with a Garden of Heroes, these achievements now have staying power beyond any single administration. This represents a significant shift in how the government approaches immigration, national security, and American heritage preservation.

The conversation takes a thought-provoking turn as we examine a Catholic priest in Britain who denied communion to a Member of Parliament for voting against church doctrine on assisted suicide. This raises profound questions about faith in public service, especially when politicians claim their religious beliefs have "zero relevance" to their legislative work. Should elected officials compartmentalize their faith, or should their deeply held convictions inform their public service?

We conclude with news that the Trump administration has ended taxpayer-funded education for illegal immigrants, reversing decades of practice dating back to the Clinton era. This policy shift embodies the principle that government services should primarily benefit the citizens who fund them through their tax dollars. As Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized, federal resources should prioritize Americans first.

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America's Hidden History DVD Set

Forget everything you thought you knew about America's founding fathers. Beyond the powdered wigs and revolutionary rhetoric were men of profound faith who saw divine providence in the birth of our nation.

This eye-opening exploration reveals how deeply Christianity influenced the architects of American freedom. Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration, outlived his contemporaries to the astonishing age of 95 and used his immense wealth to permanently endow churches in rural Maryland. Benjamin Rush, whom John Adams ranked alongside Washington and Franklin in importance, founded the Sunday School Movement and established America's first Bible society.

Even Thomas Jefferson, commonly portrayed as skeptical of religion, initiated church services in government buildings and attended worship in the Capitol Building throughout his presidency. Far from advocating a strict separation of faith from governance, these founders viewed religious principles as essential to maintaining the republic they created.

Most revealing is how the founders themselves viewed Independence Day. John Adams wrote that July 4th should be commemorated as "the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God almighty." His son, John Quincy Adams, later declared that "the birthday of the nation is indissolubly linked with the birthday of the Savior."

Through forgotten letters, personal documents, and firsthand accounts, we discover that these revolutionary leaders weren't simply fighting for abstract concepts of liberty—they were establishing a nation built upon biblical foundations they believed essential to freedom's survival.

Consider the spiritual legacy these founders intended. Their vision of America was one where faith and freedom stand inseparable—a perspective that challenges us to preserve not just the political institutions they created, but the moral principles they deemed necessary for those institutions to endure.

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America's Hidden History DVD Set

Freedom has a price, and America's founding fathers paid it willingly. Behind their signatures on the Declaration of Independence lie stories of sacrifice that will move you to tears and inspire profound gratitude for liberty.

Richard Stockton returned home to find his library burned by British soldiers, his livestock butchered, and his property in ruins. With six children and facing his own mortality, he left behind not just material possessions but a testament of faith to guide his soon-to-be fatherless children. John Hart, in his late 60s when he signed, fled from his dying wife's bedside as British troops closed in. For months, this elderly patriot was hunted relentlessly—sleeping in caves, creek banks, and dog houses—never spending two nights in the same place.

Most Americans recognize John Hancock's bold signature, but few know he issued 22 prayer proclamations as governor of Massachusetts, calling citizens to "implore divine forgiveness through Jesus Christ our Savior." Sam Adams, reduced today to a beer logo, was known by his peers as the most openly Christian founding father. So poor his neighbors had to buy him clothes to attend Congress, Adams was nonetheless wealthy in conviction, earning the title "Father of the Revolution."

John Adams demonstrated remarkable integrity when, despite overwhelming public opposition, he defended British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre because he believed in justice. Years later, on the 50th anniversary of independence, Adams' final words—"Independence forever"—captured the unwavering commitment that defined his generation.

These weren't just rich white men, as modern stereotypes suggest. They were farmers, lawyers, teachers, rich and poor, young and old, representing various Christian denominations—a true cross-section of early America. What united them wasn't privilege but the radical belief that freedom was worth any sacrifice.

Take time to learn and share these stories with your family. Understand how America became free and what it means to be a good citizen today. Want to help preserve this legacy? Visit wallbuilderslive.com to support our work bringing history to life and training the next generation of patriots.

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America's Hidden History DVD Set

Freedom isn't free—it comes with a price tag few of us fully comprehend. Behind the fireworks and barbecues of Independence Day lies a profound story of sacrifice that has been systematically erased from our national consciousness.

Walking the hallowed grounds of Independence Hall, historians David and Tim Barton uncover the extraordinary personal costs paid by the 56 signers of the Declaration. These weren't merely wealthy men putting their names on parchment—they were individuals who truly pledged "their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor" and then followed through on that sacred oath.

Consider Thomas Nelson Jr., who personally financed entire cavalry regiments from his own pocket. When he discovered American artillery avoiding his mansion because British officers had occupied it, Nelson offered money to any gunner who would fire directly on his own home. Today, cannonball marks still visible on his house stand as physical testimony to a patriotism that transcended personal interest.

The spiritual foundations of our independence are equally compelling. The Continental Congress began with a two-hour prayer session and Bible study. John Witherspoon, a Presbyterian minister and Princeton president, personally educated more founding fathers than any other individual while publishing volumes of sermons. These facts demolish the revisionist claim that our founders were predominantly deists or religious skeptics.

When Richard Stockton was captured by the British and imprisoned on a ship, he endured torture and starvation. Upon release, he returned to find his home destroyed, his prized legal library burned, and his livestock butchered. Facing death and concerned for his soon-to-be fatherless children, his final will began by explaining his Christian beliefs as guidance for his family's future.

These stories reveal the character that birthed American independence—men who viewed liberty as a sacred trust worth defending at immense personal cost. Have you ever wondered why we're losing our freedoms today? Perhaps it's because we've forgotten what it truly means to sacrifice for liberty. Join us as we reclaim these authentic historical narratives and reconnect with the profound responsibility of preserving freedom for future generations.

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America's spiritual landscape is more fractured than many realize, with shocking disparities in biblical worldview across states. George Barna's groundbreaking research shatters conventional assumptions about which regions maintain stronger faith foundations.

Even in Alabama and Mississippi—the states ranking highest in biblical worldview—only about one in eight residents (12.5%) view the world through a consistently biblical lens. The national average stands at a mere 4%, highlighting a profound spiritual crisis that transcends political divisions.

Texas delivers perhaps the most surprising result, ranking just 30th among 45 states surveyed. This challenges the perception of Texas as a uniformly faith-centered state, with Barna attributing this partly to significant population shifts over the past 25 years—gaining 9 million new residents while losing 5 million former Texans. Major urban centers like Austin and Houston show particularly low biblical worldview percentages.

The regional rankings contain further surprises. While the South predictably leads in biblical worldview percentage, Western states—including California, Oregon, and Washington—rank second, outpacing the Midwest. Barna suggests this counterintuitive finding might indicate that faith-hostile environments actually produce more resilient, clearly defined believers who must intentionally maintain their worldview against opposition.

Most troubling is New England, where only 1.8% of residents maintain a biblical worldview—less than half the national average. This represents a profound transformation for the region that once served as America's spiritual foundation.

These findings demand intentional action, particularly in worldview development for children who absorb cultural values without filters. This begins with honest self-assessment of our worldviews against scripture and normalizing biblical perspectives in an increasingly secular culture. 

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