Ten Reasons to be Thankful for America

The True Meaning of Freedom in Society

In this episode, we delve into the true meaning of freedom, its biblical and American foundations, and how misunderstandings are fueling societal issues like violence, political unrest, and cultural conflicts. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on how virtue, self-control, and family are essential to preserving freedom.

What's Really in North Carolina's New State Budget?

Ashley Vaughan and Joseph Backholm unpack North Carolina's newly signed state budget and explore what it reveals about the state's priorities. From funding pregnancy resource centers and teacher pay raises to tax cuts, AI in education, religious instruction, and parental rights in schools, they examine some of the budget's biggest highlights through a biblical lens. Along the way, they discuss what makes for wise government spending, where Christians can reasonably disagree, and why budgets are ultimately moral documents that reflect what a society values.

Girls' Sports Just Scored a Major Victory

The Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory for women and girls by allowing states to keep boys out of girls' sports—but the justices also missed an opportunity to address the growing problems created by birthright citizenship. Joseph and Ashley break down both rulings, explain what they mean for North Carolina, and discuss why objective truth must remain the foundation of good public policy. They also challenge the growing belief that personal desires should determine law, arguing that society ultimately has to choose between reality and feelings.

Ten Reasons to be Thankful for America

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it's worth asking: Are we still grateful for the nation we've inherited? In this special Independence Day episode, Joseph Backholm and Ashley Vaughan count down ten reasons America remains one of the greatest blessings in human history—from religious liberty and free speech to innovation, generosity, economic opportunity, and the founding principle that our rights come from God, not government. At a time when patriotism is declining, they make the case that freedom is not something to take for granted, but something to preserve for generations to come.

Why the Left is Redefining Parenthood

Delaware has quietly passed a law that dramatically changes the definition of parenthood—and the implications reach far beyond one state. Joseph and Ashley unpack the growing movement to redefine parental rights, why activists are pushing to make intent more important than biology, and what these legal changes could mean for children, families, and the future of adoption. They also examine a disturbing Louisiana case involving a father accused of secretly giving his pregnant teenage daughter abortion drugs, sparking a broader conversation about chemical abortion pills, state protections, and the legal battles that could reshape abortion policy nationwide.