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You do not have to go to church to have skin in this game. This episode is for the person who loves America but is not sure the faith argument applies to them. The person who can feel that something is wrong but has not yet connected the dots. The person who is skeptical of religious arguments but cares deeply about freedom, about their children's future, and about the kind of country America is becoming. Tom Sears makes the case today that the removal of America's Christian foundation is not primarily a religious issue. It is a historical one. And history is not ambiguous about what happens when governments decide that human dignity does not come from God. The Soviet Union thought they were building a better world. So did Nazi Germany. So did Mao's China. So did the Khmer Rouge. Every one of them rejected the idea that rights come from God. Every one of them produced mass graves. That is not alarmism. That is the documented record of the 20th century. And it raises a question that almost nobody in the current debate is asking. If you take the Christian foundation away, what do you replace it with? Episode 3 of the Battle Is On series also covers what is actually being taught to the next generation in American classrooms, why the mental health crisis among young Americans is connected to the removal of their heritage, why the freedoms most Americans take for granted rest on a foundation being pulled out from under them, and why John Adams was right when he said the Constitution is wholly inadequate to the government of any people who are not moral and religious. This episode is drawn from The Battle Is On: America's New Civil War by Tom Sears. The book, the interactive workbooks, and all Legacy Living Media programs are available at legacylivingmedia.com. What's Important Now with Tom Sears | The Battle Is On Series | Episode 3 of 16 |

America is not having a political argument right now. It is having a foundational one. And those do not resolve the same way. For as long as most people can remember, the assumption has been that the battles playing out in American culture are just the normal back-and-forth of a diverse democracy. Left and right. Liberal and conservative. The pendulum swings, and eventually it swings back. That assumption is wrong. And understanding why it is wrong is the beginning of understanding everything else happening in this country right now. In Episode 2 of the Battle Is On series, Tom Sears lays out the two visions of America that are competing for the soul of the nation. Not two political platforms. Two completely different answers to the most foundational questions of human life. Where do rights come from. What is a human being. What holds a free society together. Two answers so different they cannot permanently coexist. Only one of them can win. Tom also addresses the hardest objection to America's Christian heritage head-on. The slavery argument. And he brings in the most powerful possible answer to it. Not a political argument. A historical one. Frederick Douglass was a man who had been enslaved and had every reason to reject the founding as fraudulent. He chose instead to wield the founding principles as the most powerful weapon against the injustice he had lived. His answer to Vision Two is the answer this episode is built around. Tom also opens today's program with a full overview of everything available through Legacy Living Media. The books Into the Deep, Out of the Cave, Lay It Down, While It Is Day, and The Battle Is On, along with the interactive workbooks designed for personal growth and small group use. All of it is at legacylivingmedia.com. What's Important Now with Tom Sears | The Battle Is On Series | Episode 2 of 16 |

America is in a war. And most of the people on our side don't know it. Not a war fought on a battlefield. Not a war with weapons you can see. This is a war over the soul of America, over her identity, her history, and the foundation she was built on. And unlike every other war this nation has faced, this one was never declared.No shot heard round the world. No mobilization. Just the slow, quiet, patient transformation of American culture, through classrooms, courtrooms, seminaries, and newsrooms, over decades that most Americans were not watching. In Episode 1 of The Battle Is On series, Tom Sears opens sixteen weeks of programming drawn directly from his new book The Battle Is On: America's New Civil War. Today he tackles the question that sets up everything that follows: what exactly is a culture war, why is the invisible kind the most dangerous kind, and what are the three foundational questions whose answers determine whether this republic survives? This episode covers the shot not heard. The war nobody declared. The three questions that decide everything: where rights come from, what a human being is, and what holds a free society together. George Washington's Farewell Address. John Adams on the Constitution. And the promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14 that has not expired. This is not a program built on fear. It is built on clarity. And clarity is what this moment requires. The Battle Is On is available now at legacylivingmedia.com along with all programs, resources, and everything Legacy Living Media produces. What's Important Now with Tom Sears | The Battle Is On Series

The republic is not lost. But it will not be saved by those who are comfortable. In the series finale of "250 Years: Did We Keep the Republic?" Tom Sears brings it all home with the hardest question of the series: can America survive another 250 years? And if the answer is yes, what is God requiring of this generation to make it happen? Tom opens with three moments from history that tell the same story in three different centuries. King Josiah, who discovered the lost Book of the Law and tore his robes in grief before leading the greatest national renewal in Israel's history. Nehemiah, who wept over broken walls and then rebuilt them in 52 days. And Jeremiah Lanphier, a New York businessman who opened a room on Fulton Street in 1857, invited people to pray during their lunch hour, and watched it become a revival that swept one million souls into the kingdom in two years. Three ordinary people. Three desperate prayers. Three national turning points. Then Tom gets specific. Not inspirational-poster specific. Practically, actionably specific. What does genuine revival actually look like in 2026? What are the five things every listener can do starting this week to be part of the answer rather than part of the problem? And what does Esther 4:14 have to say to a generation living at the most critical hinge point in American history? Tom closes the series the way he opened it, with four words that have driven every episode. Did we keep it? His answer is honest, sobering, and full of hope. Series Finale — Part 4 of 4

If you want to defeat a people, you don't have to destroy their army. You just have to make them forget who they are. In Part 3 of "250 Years: Did We Keep the Republic?" Tom Sears exposes the systematic effort to erase America's Christian heritage and how remarkably successful it has been. It didn't happen with book burnings or dramatic declarations. It happened in three quiet stages: omission, reframing, and replacement. And by the time most people noticed, an entire generation had already been shaped by the new version of the story. Tom walks through the 1994 National History Standards that mentioned George Washington exactly once while dedicating dozens of references to McCarthyism and the KKK. He addresses the slavery argument head-on and shows why Frederick Douglass, a man who had every reason to reject the founding documents, called the Constitution a glorious liberty document and wielded it against the very injustice it had failed to prevent. He examines how Harvard, Yale, and Princeton, every one of them founded with an explicitly Christian purpose, became the engines of the secular worldview that now dominates every major American institution. And then Tom says the thing nobody wants to hear. The erasure didn't happen only because of hostile forces outside the church. It happened because the church retreated. The schools, the universities, the media, the legal system, the public square, ground surrendered not because the enemy was stronger, but because the people of God didn't show up. Salt that stays in the salt shaker preserves nothing. | Part 3 of 4 |

They didn't just write a Constitution. They built a moral architecture — and we've been dismantling it for 60 years. In Part 2 of "250 Years: Did We Keep the Republic?" Tom Sears walks through the three pillars the Founders built this nation on: the sanctity of the individual conscience, the necessity of virtue in the governed, and the covenant nature of the American experiment. These weren't political theories; they were biblical convictions. And Washington, Adams, Madison, and Lincoln all said the same thing in different ways: without God, the republic cannot stand. Then Tom asks the harder question. What happened to those pillars? From the prosperity of the Industrial Revolution to the theological liberalism that gutted the mainline churches, to the Supreme Court decisions of 1962 and 1963 that removed prayer and Bible reading from public schools, the unraveling didn't happen overnight. It happened the way it always does. Slowly. Quietly. One compromise at a time. This episode also puts a human face on the cost of the founding, men like Thomas Nelson Jr., who ordered his own cannons fired on his own home rather than let it shelter the enemy, and Carter Braxton, who died in poverty having given everything to the cause. They signed that document knowing the price. The question Tom leaves you with: what are we willing to pay?  | Part 2 of 4 |

250 years ago, 56 men signed their names and changed the world. But did we keep what they built? In Part 1 of this special 4-part series, Tom Sears digs into the faith that founded America, the biblical worldview of the Founders, the Providence they believed guided the Revolution, and the forgotten story of the Black Robe Regiment preachers who made it all possible. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, the question every American needs to face is this: do we even know what we're celebrating? What's Important Now Series: "250 Years — Did We Keep the Republic?"

Wars. Economic uncertainty. Political division. Moral confusion. Artificial Intelligence. Revival. The world is shifting fast. In this powerful episode of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears takes a biblical look at current events happening around the world and challenges believers to respond with discernment, not fear. How should Christians view the tension in the Middle East? What should believers do in times of economic uncertainty? How do we navigate moral confusion and political division? What role do technology and AI play in shaping truth? And could revival be rising in the middle of the chaos? This episode explores: • Wars and rumors of wars • Israel and the prophetic significance of the Middle East • America’s moral and political divide • Inflation, debt, and financial fear • Artificial Intelligence and the need for discernment • Signs of revival in a dark world • How Christians should respond to the headlines Scripture reminds us: “See that you are not troubled…” — Matthew 24:6 (NKJV) This is not the hour for panic. This is the hour for perspective. Stay informed… but don’t be consumed. Stay aware… but don’t be afraid. Stay engaged… but stay anchored. Visit LegacyLivingMedia.com for more podcasts, books, and resources designed to help you live with purpose and lead with clarity. Subscribe. Share. Stay grounded. Because there is a cause… and it is important now.

In this episode of More Than a Song, Breanna Megan is joined by a very special guest, her sister, Faith Danielle,  to share the heart behind their powerful song “I Want More of You Jesus.” This isn’t just a song. It’s a cry. A prayer. A deep, personal hunger for the presence of God. Written together, this song was born out of a shared desire for something more than surface-level faith, a longing to know Jesus more, to experience His presence more, and to pursue Him above everything else. In this conversation, Breanna and Faith talk about: • The story behind writing the song together • What it means to truly hunger for God • The difference between routine faith and real relationship • Why “more of Jesus” is the only thing that truly satisfies If you’ve ever felt spiritually dry… If you’ve ever wanted more from your walk with God… If you know there has to be something deeper…This episode will challenge and inspire you to pursue Him in a fresh way. Stay connected and explore all shows at: legacylivingmedia.com Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who is ready to go deeper.“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst… for they shall be filled.” #MoreThanASong #BreannaMegan #FaithDanielle #ChristianMusic #HungerForGod #MoreOfJesus #LegacyLivingMedia

What happens when loyalty becomes more important than truth? In this episode of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears tackles a growing issue in our culture, and even within the church, the danger of elevating loyalty to a level that overrides discernment, accountability, and truth. When leaders are only supported if you agree… When disagreement is labeled disloyalty… When silence replaces conviction…Something is off. This episode challenges listeners to think clearly, stand firmly, and examine their own hearts: • Have you allowed loyalty to override truth? • Are you thinking clearly or reacting emotionally? • Have you elevated any person beyond accountability? • Are you standing in conviction or drifting in silence? Scripture reminds us: “For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45 NKJV)This is not about politics. This is about integrity. This is about discernment. This is about standing in truth—even when it costs you. Visit LegacyLivingMedia.com for more resources to help you live with purpose and lead with clarity. Subscribe. Share. Stay grounded. Because in a world full of noise, what’s important now… is truth.

In this episode of More Than a Song, Breanna Megan shares the heart behind the title track of her album “Near.” In a world filled with noise, distraction, and constant pressure, it’s easy to feel distant, even from God. But what if He was never far away to begin with? “Near” is a song about returning. Returning to His presence. Returning to simplicity. Returning to the truth that God is closer than we think. In this episode, Breanna opens up about: • The inspiration behind writing “Near” • Seasons of feeling distant from God • The difference between striving and simply being in His presence • Learning to slow down and recognize that He is always near If you’ve ever felt disconnected spiritually…If life has pulled your attention in too many directions… If you’ve been longing to feel close to God again… This conversation will bring you back to what matters most. Stay connected and explore all shows and content at: legacylivingmedia.com Subscribe, follow, and share this episode with someone who needs to be reminded: God is near.

Pressure is not your problem. It’s your mirror. In this episode of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears dives into a truth every leader, parent, and believer needs to understand: pressure doesn’t create who you are, it reveals who you are. When life gets hard, when expectations rise, when emotions are tested… what comes out of you was already in you. So what has pressure been revealing lately? This episode unpacks: • Why pressure is a spotlight, not a source • The danger of ignoring what pressure exposes • How drift happens when we stop being intentional • Why you don’t rise to the occasion — you fall to your preparation • The connection between your thoughts and your responses • How God uses pressure to refine, not destroy • The gap between who you are and who you say you want to be Scripture reminds us: “For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.” (Luke 6:45 NKJV) If you want to lead well, live intentionally, and grow spiritually, you must learn to respond correctly to what pressure reveals. Don’t ignore it. Don’t excuse it. Grow from it. Visit LegacyLivingMedia.com for more resources to help you live with purpose and lead with clarity. Subscribe. Share. Stay intentional. Because what is revealed can be refined, and what is refined can be used.

In this episode of More Than a Song, Breanna Megan opens her heart and shares the story behind her powerful track “Trust Again” from the album Near. This isn’t just a song about faith. It’s a song about returning. What happens when you realize you’ve been trying to do life your own way? What do you do when God begins to reveal the parts of you that need healing? How do you trust when you cannot see what He is doing? “Trust Again” was born in a season of surrender, a moment of standing at the shore, praying for more, yet realizing that breakthrough begins with humility. In this honest and vulnerable conversation, Breanna talks about: • Wrestling with shame • Asking God to reveal everything, and what happened next • Learning to trust when nothing feels clear • Beginning again with God If you’ve ever felt like your faith has been shaken… If you’ve ever tried to skip the part where God comes in… If you’ve ever needed the courage to start over… This episode is for you. Listen now, and let this be your prayer:“Lord, help me trust again.” Explore more episodes and music at: legacylivingmedia.com

We are living in the most distracted generation in history. Notifications. Opinions. News cycles. Opportunities. Noise. Everyone wants your attention, but what is it costing you? In this episode of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears challenges listeners to confront one of the greatest threats to purpose and leadership today: distraction. Because whatever consistently holds your attention is shaping your direction. Are you busy but unproductive? Are you active but misaligned? Are you reacting instead of leading? This episode dives into: • The hidden cost of divided focus • Why distraction is more dangerous than opposition • How drift happens slowly and silently • The power of saying no • Why clarity from the top creates confidence below • How guarding your focus protects your legacy Scripture reminds us: “Let your eyes look straight ahead…” (Proverbs 4:25 NKJV) If you don’t decide what’s important now, something else will decide it for you. This is a practical, faith-driven conversation for leaders, parents, coaches, and anyone who wants to live intentionally in a noisy world. Visit LegacyLivingMedia.com for more resources designed to help you live with purpose and lead with clarity. Subscribe. Share. Stay focused. Because what you give your attention to today will shape who you become tomorrow.

In this powerful teaching from New Beginnings Live, we explore The Power of Letting Go, a call to freedom rooted in Hebrews 12:1 and the truth that you cannot run your race well while carrying what God never asked you to hold. Many believers want freedom but struggle with surrender. This episode confronts the hidden weights that slow us down, fear, pride, unforgiveness, control, and familiar dysfunction, and reveals why letting go is not weakness, but worship. Through Scripture, practical insight, and the ultimate example of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that victory often begins in private surrender long before it appears in public breakthrough. You’ll be challenged to examine what you’re holding onto, why it’s so hard to release it, and how unreleased weight eventually becomes a stronghold. With vivid illustrations and a clear spiritual call, this message reminds us that clenched fists can’t receive new grace, and that open hands lead to renewed strength, peace, and momentum in God. If you’re feeling stuck, weighed down, or struggling to move forward in faith, this episode will challenge you to lay it aside, trust God’s sovereignty, and run free into the next season He has prepared for you. Let it go. Lay it aside. And run.