The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck

America at 250: The Battle for Our History, Faith, and Future

The Stakscast with Erick Stakelbeck

Show Notes

In the midst of political and social upheaval, Erick Stakelbeck sits down with Tim & David Barton, the founders of WallBuilders, to discuss America’s past and the continued fight to hold on to the values that have made this country great.

The Bartons stand at the forefront of change, advocating for teaching history grounded in facts, documents, and research. They lay bare the depth of our country’s 250 years of history and the influence Christianity, and the Bible have had on it all. But trouble may loom on the horizon with the rise of radical ideologies from gender madness to Islamic influence. It’s evident that the battle for our great nation continues.

They share stark warnings about protecting our constitution, holding fast to the truth of our history, and speaking out against antisemitism.

The conversation also dives into:

The truth behind the founding fathers

Marxist leaning in modern education

Christianity’s influence on America’s fundamental years

The upcoming 250th birthday of the United States

Throughout this captivating conversation, one message stands out among the rest - America is the greatest force for good!

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