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Why did the sparrow fall? What's worth watching this summer and why not to complain about packing your suitcase. All these questions and more this week on We Get To Do This with Pastor Jimmy Pruitt and Adam Curry - Episode 38

A Declaration of Independence signature looks heroic from 250 years away. In real time, it can put a target on your back. We dig into what that kind of courage actually costs, why the signers weren’t instantly celebrated, and how a nation’s memory changes once the fighting ends and the stories finally get told.We’re also marking the run-up to America’s 250th anniversary by sharing practical ways to celebrate Independence Day with purpose: get your friends, family, or church together, read the Declaration out loud, and sign it as a public pledge to preserve liberty for the next generation. Along the way, we talk about our new book, Lives, Fortune, Sacred Honors, built around short, story-rich biographies of all 56 Declaration signers so you can stop thinking of them as a faceless group and start seeing them as men with specific risks, careers, families, and convictions.You’ll hear standout stories like Oliver Wolcott hauling the torn-down King George III statue from New York back to Connecticut, melting it down, and turning it into tens of thousands of musket balls. We also spotlight James Wilson, a signer of both the Declaration and the Constitution, a key voice for the rule of law, and a founder whose fight in Pennsylvania shows what happens when people throw off tyranny but forget to build lasting order.If you care about American history, the American Revolution, constitutional principles, and the role of faith in public life, share this with someone who’s skeptical, curious, or simply tired of shallow takes. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which Declaration signer do you most want to learn about next?Support the show

Dr. John Townsend shares practical tips for parents struggling to set boundaries with their children. He’ll provide insights into relatable situations spanning every stage of the parenting journey, from teaching unruly toddlers to dealing with adult children who still live at home. Hear his advice for teaching kids to take responsibility and grow into healthy adults. Receive a copy of Boundaries with Kids and an audio download of "Proven Strategies to Help Your Children Establish Healthy Boundaries" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

He who was dead is now risen! He has conquered the grave, and He offers life to those who would believe in Him: abundant life, everlasting life, real life! Join Pastor Jack Hibbs for a Resurrection Day celebration on today’s episode of the Jack Hibbs Podcast.00:00 Introduction: The Search for Life's Meaning01:32 The Emptiness of Self-Help Philosophy02:49 Jesus: The Source of True Satisfaction04:01 The Power of Transformation: Becoming a New Creation05:23 Receiving Dynamite Power: Acts 1:806:54 The Gospel Message: Born Again and Forever Changed08:30 Peace in the Midst of Chaos09:57 The Good Shepherd Pursues the Lost Lamb12:57 Peace I Leave With You: John 14:2714:41 Understanding Real Love: God is Love17:14 Everlasting Love: God's Love That Never Fails18:03 The Abundant Life: John 10 and the Good Shepherd18:58 Acceptance: Bringing Your Shame and Guilt to JesusCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text: https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcastWebsite: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://x.com/RealJackHibbsCALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free today for more exclusive content:https://www.reallifenetwork.com/

What if your family’s greatest hardships could become part of God’s redemption story? In this special Father’s Day episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with his father, Dr. George Jackson, to reflect on the generations of faith, loss, sacrifice, and perseverance that shaped their family. No family story is perfect, but God’s faithfulness is greater than our brokenness. This conversation offers encouragement to honor those who have influenced your life and to trust that God can bring redemption through every generation.