Is This America's Rest Stop or U-Turn Moment? with Tony Perkins

The WallBuilders Show

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A remarkable shift is happening in American culture. After decades of progressive advances, recent events suggest we may be approaching a crucial inflection point where traditional values and objective truth are finding renewed resonance with the public.
The WallBuilders Show explores this cultural moment through a fascinating historical lens, beginning with a revelatory discussion about the Scopes "Monkey Trial" of 1925. Contrary to popular belief, the pro-creation side actually won that legal battle. The Tennessee law being challenged wasn't simply about teaching evolution versus creation; it defended the constitutional foundation recognizing a Creator who endows rights. The media's mockery of traditional beliefs—a tactic still employed today against those questioning gender ideology or COVID policies—created a false narrative of defeat despite the legal victory.
Tony Perkins, president of Family Research Council, joins the conversation to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling protecting children from transgender medical procedures. This landmark decision follows coordinated efforts across 27 states to establish safeguards against experimental interventions for minors. Perkins frames this moment as potentially pivotal—either a "rest stop" from increasingly radical policies or a genuine "U-turn" back toward moral truth.
What makes this moment particularly significant is the growing willingness of everyday Americans to challenge prevailing narratives. From parents attending school board meetings to cultural figures like Joe Rogan expressing skepticism about progressive orthodoxies, more people are finding courage to speak up. This creates an extraordinary opportunity for those with traditional values to engage in meaningful conversations about truth and morality.
For this opportunity to bear lasting fruit, churches must reclaim their prophetic voice as the "critic and moral conscience" of society. Speaking truth in love means both affirming what's right and challenging what's wrong—regardless of political affiliations. Most importantly, this cultural moment demands discipleship, not just conversion. America has experienced great revivals in the past that failed to transform culture because they produced converts without comprehensive discipleship in a biblical worldview.
The path forward requires developing better apologetics, engaging in genuine discipleship, and speaking truth with both conviction and compassion. This could be America's moment to return to its founding principles—but only if we seize the opportunity.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to WallBuilders Show (00:00:00)

2. The Scopes Trial Reconsidered (00:00:55)

3. Protecting Children from Transgender Procedures (00:03:50)

4. Tony Perkins on Cultural Turning Points (00:10:44)

5. The Opportunity for Revival (00:18:51)