TPS Express: Covid Chronicles- Getting Back to “Normal”
December 1, 2021
We are about to hit the two year mark of the battle against COVID. The idea of getting back to “normal” seems unachievable despite all the knowledge and the progress we have made regarding this virus. So what’s the real…
TPS Express: The Fight for School Choice with Virginia Walden Ford
November 23, 2021
Today we are honored to have Virginia Walden Ford share her story and mission for the issue of school choice. Virginia Walden Ford is one of the nation’s leaders in the fight for school choice and was one of the…
TPS Express: Conversations with Ricky Skaggs Part II
November 17, 2021
The conversation continues with legendary Ricky Skaggs. We love hearing Ricky and his wife Sharon share their passion for America and their mission through music. We hope you enjoy this exclusive interview today on the Public Square®. Topic: Music The…
TPS Express: Conversations with Ricky Skaggs Part I
November 10, 2021
Today we are joined by renowned musicians and bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs and his wife Sharon White Skaggs. They share stories of their remarkable beginnings and their journey of sharing the gospel through music. Don’t miss this special edition of…
TPS Express: Empowering the Church and Changing Your Community
November 3, 2021
Today we are joined by special guest and dear friend Pastor John Bouquet. Pastor Bouquet serves the congregation of Bethel Chapel in Savannah Ohio. You may be surprised with the impact this church is making in all aspects of their…
TPS Express: Pastor Pawlowski Team Debrief
October 27, 2021
Gather round with our team as we discuss and process our recent interview with Pastor Pawlowski. Pastor Pawlowski resides in Canada and is under intense scrutiny and tyranny for serving his community in the midst of COVID-19. His fight for…
TPS Express: Christmas in America Update
October 20, 2021
Whether you reserve Christmas music solely for the month of December, or could listen to Christmas music all year long, we have an update on our upcoming “Christmas in America” program. This year we search for the manger in the year…
TPS Express: A Celebration of Liberty 2010
October 13, 2021
“This is one of the most inspiring episodes of The Public Square I have heard this year.” That’s the way David Zanotti described this new episode which actually is a visit back to a critical public event held by the…
TPS Express: The American Mind – Conversations with Dr. William B. Allen
October 6, 2021
Welcome to a special series featuring esteemed professor and colleague Dr. William B. Allen. Today we discuss Micah 6 and how this passage connects to the hope for the current American government. However this isn’t a brand new idea. We…
TPS Express: The Real Power in the Courts
September 29, 2021
Are they really three “co-equal” branches of government or were we taught something that is not true? Join our continuing conversation on origin and purpose of The US Supreme Court and find out how we can bring the Court back…
TPS Express: Examining Vaccine Orders
September 22, 2021
COVID continues to dominate the news and our everyday working lives. The conversation about federal vaccine orders continue. What are personal exemptions? How do we respond as a company? We are talking it about it all this week on The…
TPS Express: Conversations with Stephen Mansfield
September 15, 2021
Today we are sharing a brilliant conversation with special guest Stephen Mansfield. We discuss history and his best selling books, including “Ten Tortured Words”. You don’t want to miss this engaging, thought provoking discussion. Tune in now, on the Public Square®. The…
TPS Express: Can Covid Kill the Economy?
September 8, 2021
Covid has brought our nation into economic turmoil. We explore the decisions in the public arena but also search for solutions rooted in biblical truth. America’s economy, principles, and the nation are being challenged. Will the foundation hold? Please, join…
TPS Express: The Right To Vote
September 1, 2021
Where did the idea of voting come from? Who was the first group to pioneer voting in government? When was the last time we actually stopped to think about this right? Let’s dive in today on the Public Square®. The…
TPS Express: Covid Catchup
August 25, 2021
We are deep into COVID, the Second Season. Mask Mandates, Vaccine Mandates… who is getting fired, who can go to school and how do we overcome the Delta variant?We jump into the fray and hopefully bring some light into the…
TPS Express: Salt & Light
August 18, 2021
Salt and light. That is how Jesus described all of us. Together we are called to be directional lights and change agents in this world. So how are we doing with that mission assignment right here in America? That is the…
TPS Express: Lessons from Valley Forge
August 11, 2021
Today we journey back to the rich history of Valley Forge. Joining us is special guest Michael Geer from The Pennsylvania Family Institute who offers a wealth of knowledge for our conversation. Listen now on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering…
TPS Express: The Fight for Life
August 4, 2021
Today we gather to discuss “Roe v. Wade”. Our team shares factual evidence on the issue, but also personal experiences about the impact of this court decision. The fight for life is difficult but our passion for the unborn is…
TPS Express: One Nation Under God
July 29, 2021
Does the phrase “One Nation Under God” belong in the pledge of allegiance? Why is this phrase cause for debates? How does a comedian from the 1940s understand the Pledge of Allegiance better than most politicians today? Let’s answer these…
TPS Express: The 37:73 Mindset
July 21, 2021
How do we keep hope alive for America? The answer is rooted in scripture. Today we go back into the archives to share our team’s conversation about two particularly powerful verses, Psalm 37 and Psalm 73. This is an episode…
TPS Express: Our 4th of July Debrief
July 14, 2021
Today we unpack and wrestle with the concerns for the nation prompted by our recent 4th of July Broadcast. We hope you enjoy this bonus conversation and that it calls you to pray for our nation. Please join us today…
TPS Express: Priorities in Prayer
July 7, 2021
For years The American Policy Roundtable has been fighting for the protection of prayer and religious liberties in the United States. As important as prayer is, we notice that there are prayer commandments that are easy to ignore. Join us as…
TPS Express: What is Critical Race Theory?
June 30, 2021
Critical Race Theory is one of the most prominent topics in our society today. But what is it? What are the elements, what is it rooted in , and what are the spiritual ramifications of this theory? Please join us…
TPS Express: Lonely Leadership
June 23, 2021
It’s easy to feel like there are not enough leaders for America today, but were there enough in 1776? Our team discusses this question and more by using the works of David McCullough (one of our favorite historians) to frame…
TPS Express: What, Me Worry?
June 16, 2021
Maybe you are able to live carefree, but for us it’s getting harder to even watch a baseball game without cause for concern! Today, our team discusses the rise and prominence of the gambling industry in American sports and the power…
TPS Express: Famous Last Words Part II
June 9, 2021
Our hearts and minds can’t walk away from this topic yet. Today we examine further the words of The Great Commission, Jesus’ last words on earth, and ask “How do we apply these words in our lives today”? Please join…
TPS Express: Famous Last Words, Part I
June 2, 2021
Our conversation and thoughts on Memorial Day continue around the table. This significant holiday brought us to an interesting study on the last words of Jesus and the Great Commission. Join our dynamic conversation now on the Public Square®. The…
TPS Express: Our Scopes Debrief
May 26, 2021
Gather around as we review our study of the Scopes Trial and the movie Inherit the Wind. Do the “Bible Beaters” really exist? Are Christians always the “bad guys”? How should Christians operate in this culture? Join us as we…
TPS Express: Wintley Phipps and his Ministry of Hope
May 19, 2021
There are lots of people doing wonderful work to help their neighbors every single day. Today we profile an amazing musical artist whose work in song is only exceeded by his love of neighbor and his leadership of the American…
TPS Express: Randy Alcorn Part I
January 27, 2021
This week on TPS Express we are revisiting a powerful interview series with pastor and author, Randy Alcorn. You may know Randy from his best selling books “Happiness Heaven” and “The Treasure Principle”. Tune in for 30 minutes today…
TPS Express: Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
January 13, 2021
Have questions about the U.S. Constitution or the way our government is run? Let’s join the classroom on The Public Square® as we talk with the fifth grade class of Gibbs Elementary School from Knoxville, TN. Join in the fun…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #25 — When the Government Lies
January 6, 2021
How much herd immunity is enough? What has Dr. Anthony Fauci said in the past about herd immunity and what is he saying now? He’s shared why his opinion has changed on the matter and we are talking about it…
TPS Express: See Rock City
December 9, 2020
“See Rock City.” Have you ever seen that painted across a barn somewhere across the country while on a road trip? You might not be able to see Rock City for yourself right now for many different reasons; but join…
TPS Express: Teaching Origins in the Classroom, Part II
December 1, 2020
Join in Part Two of our conversation about origins and science standards. The question for the panel today is: Why am I not an evolutionist? Today on TPS Express we reach back into our archive with Dr. Charles McGowen to…
TPS Express: Teaching Origins in the Classroom, Part I
November 17, 2020
What are our children learning in science class? Are your children able to freely talk about origins in school? What are the scientific standards we have established around the country? Today on TPS Express we reach back into our archive…
TPS Express: Mission to Amish People
November 10, 2020
What’s it like to leave the Amish community? Our guest today will tell you. In 2007, our friend Pastor John Bouquet brought one of his friends, Joe Keim, Executive Director of Mission to Amish People, into the studio to talk…
TPS Express: Election 2020 — The Count
October 27, 2020
When will the votes be counted and how long before we know the outcome of this Presidential election? Will a delayed count alter the outcome of this election? Join in a conversation with Rob Walgate of iVoters.com and Secretary of…
TPS Express: An Opportunity to Succeed, Part II
October 19, 2020
This week on TPS Express we are continuing Part Two of a conversation with Piper Tate. How can school choice help children trapped in a cycle of poverty and violence? Tune in for 30 minutes today on TPS Express. Resources:…
TPS Express: Refuge in the Midst of the Storm
October 13, 2020
What are some Bible verses that we have sought refuge in during a pandemic, turmoil across the country and political tensions this Election season? Tune in for 30 minutes today on TPS Express as we seek biblical inspiration despite all…
TPS Express: An Opportunity to Succeed, Part I
October 6, 2020
We are going to be talking about the very real struggle with gang violence that many of our communities are dealing with today. It’s a temptation and a lure that far too many American children face on a daily…
TPS Express: Common Ground, Part II
September 29, 2020
Join us for 30 minutes today on TPS Express as we continue the life story of Marshall Brandon, former drug addict, gang leader, and sentenced to time in prison. How did his life take a turn for the better? Tune…
TPS Express: Common Ground, Part I
September 22, 2020
Can a life change? Is any one person ever a “lost cause” or without hope? Tune in today as we talk with Marshall Brandon. He shares part of his life story involving being raised by an alcoholic father, becoming a…
TPS Express: Election 2020 — The Convention Bumps, Part II
September 8, 2020
Last week we gave some highlights from the 2020 Republican National Convention and Democratic National Convention. Legislative Director Melanie Elsey took copious notes on these events. Today on the program we are cheating a bit and taking a look at…
TPS Express: A Musician’s Gift — An Interview with Phil Keaggy
September 1, 2020
This week brings a special guest to TPS Express. From our archive we bring a conversation with world renowned guitarist Phil Keaggy. We talk with Phil about his music and journey, the Jesus Movement and more. Tune in to the…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #22 — We Agree with Bill Gates, Part II
August 28, 2020
Join us for a bonus edition of TPS Express this week for the COVID Chronicles. We are continuing a conversation we had about a few things we may agree on with Bill Gates. What are some of the consequences of…
TPS Express: From Darwin to Hitler with Dr. Richard Weikart, Part II
August 25, 2020
We are continuing Part 2 of our conversation this week on TPS Express with Dr. Richard Weikart about the connection between Darwin and Hitler. Dr. Richard Weikart, Emeritus Professor of History at California State University Stanislaus, has thought a lot…
TPS Express: From Darwin to Hitler with Dr. Richard Weikart, Part I
August 19, 2020
What’s the connection between Darwin and Hitler? Have you ever thought about that? Dr. Richard Weikart, Emeritus Professor of History at California State University Stanislaus, has thought a lot about that question, to the point that he wrote a book…
TPS Express: A Post-Christian World?
August 11, 2020
Is the church leading with excellence or retreating? Are things always going to get worse and there’s nothing we can do about it? What does revival look like? Tune in to TPS Express for 30 minutes today as we talk…
TPS Express: Gospel Music in America, Part II
August 4, 2020
This week on TPS Express we are continuing Part 2 of an interview with Terry Blackwood and the late Joe Moscheo, gospel vocalists from the Elvis’ Imperials. Tune in today to hear some of this very famous Southern Gospel music,…
TPS Express: Gospel Music in America, Part I
July 28, 2020
This week on TPS Express we are re-airing an interview with Terry Blackwood and the late Joe Moscheo, gospel vocalists from the Elvis’ Imperials. Tune in today to hear some of this very famous Southern Gospel music, famous stories from…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #19 — Overcoming the Hysteria
July 21, 2020
Are there any honest conversations out there about COVID-19? We are having one this week on TPS Express. Real questions about herd immunity, masked fears and why more people are NOT dying, all on TPS Express. Resources: All of The…
TPS Express: The Frustration Files
July 14, 2020
Who isn’t frustrated over the way COVID-19 is being handled these days? Anyone want to just run away and hide somewhere? Join us today on The Public Square® for 30 minutes of shared misery, good humor and a few rays…
TPS Express: Overcoming the Supreme Court
July 7, 2020
What happens when the highest court in the land oversteps its boundaries? Is there any way to actually reform the U.S. Supreme Court? Tune in for 30 minutes today on TPS Express as we talk about overcoming the Supreme Court.…
TPS Express: What Makes You Angry?
June 30, 2020
What does the Bible say about anger? Did Jesus ever get angry? Tune in today as we talk about what makes us angry and what our response should be to the emotion of anger. We’ve pulled this episode out of…
TPS Express: How Social Media Can Be Used Against You
June 23, 2020
Can you be fired because you hit “Like” on Facebook? Can your business or church or school be “cancelled” or lose contracts because of something you said on social media? Can the government persecute churches for the same? The story…
TPS Express: The Civil Rights Movement with Dr. Sterling Glover
June 16, 2020
With all that is going on in our country today and all that is happening in the streets, one voice that we have been missing on The Public Square® is that of our late friend, Dr. Sterling Glover. So we…
TPS Express: The End of Reason with Dr. Ravi Zacharias
June 9, 2020
In light of the recent passing of Dr. Ravi Zacharias, The Public Square® is bringing you an interview we did with Dr. Zacharias in 2008. At that time, the financial crisis was impacting the globe and the movement known as…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #17 — Paycheck Protection Program & the Stimulus
June 2, 2020
Did The Public Square® and the American Policy Roundtable apply for the Paycheck Protection Program? Tune in for 30 minutes today on The Public Square® as we talk about some of our thoughts on the stimulus packages that were passed…
TPS Express: The History of School Choice
May 26, 2020
You may have heard of school choice. What is it and what is the history of school choice in America? Tune in for 30 minutes today as we re-air a broadcast featuring the late David Brennan and take a look…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #14 — Testing, Contact Tracing and the Right to Privacy
May 20, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19 is there any right to privacy left? This week on TPS Express we are discussing U.S. House Resolution 6666. This bill would spend 100 billion dollars on testing, tracing and contacting everyone regarding COVID-19. Tune…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #12 — How to Contact Your Elected Officials
May 14, 2020
We’ve received a lot of comments about how to contact your elected officials regarding COVID-19. What do I say? How do I say it? Tune in for thirty minutes today on TPS Express to hear the need for an organic…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #11 — Followup on The Right to Worship
May 6, 2020
On Sunday May 3rd a number of churches opened their doors proclaiming the right and responsibility to worship. Then what happened? Find out on the next episode of the COVID Chronicles right here on The Public Square®. Resources: All of…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #9B — The Resistance, Part II
April 29, 2020
The resistance to the COVID lockdown is rising across the country. Is this just a reaction or are there deadly serious questions on the table? The COVID Chronicles continue as we peel back the curtain and help everyone see the…
TPS Express: Is Persecution God’s Will for His Church?
April 22, 2020
Is persecution what God wants for His church? This is the subject of conversation today on The Public Square® with David Zanotti, Wayne Shepherd, and the panel. This is a difficult conversation to dive into and the team looks at…
TPS Express: First Person — Missionaries to America
April 15, 2020
This week on TPS Express, Wayne Shepherd shares with us an interview he did on his program, First Person. We are re-broadcasting his interview with David Zanotti, CEO of the American Policy Roundtable, as he shares his testimony to faith…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #5: A Sound Mind, Part II
April 3, 2020
What is the rule of law? Why did the Founders believe it was foundational to America? How is the rule of law being destroyed over the COVID-19 crisis and what can we do about it? Tune in for 30 minutes…
TPS Express: The Life of John Adams with David McCullough, Part II
April 1, 2020
Today on TPS Express we are continuing Part 2 of a conversation with author and historian, David McCullough, on the life of John Adams. Many of us could probably state if pressed that John Adams was the second President of…
TPS Express: The Life of John Adams with David McCullough, Part I
March 25, 2020
Today on TPS Express we are re-airing a special interview with author and historian, David McCullough, on the life of John Adams. What can we learn today from the life of John Adams? What did he see America becoming? Don’t…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #2 with Dr. Charles McGowen
March 18, 2020
By popular request we are releasing Part Two of this special interview with Dr. Charles McGowen on the coronavirus. Dr. Chuck conducted these interviews while quarantined for COVID-19. This is a medical conversation you don’t want to miss on…
TPS Express: COVID Chronicles Update #1 with Dr. Charles McGowen
By popular request we are releasing Part One of this special interview with Dr. Charles McGowen on the coronavirus. Dr. Chuck conducted these interviews while quarantined for COVID-19. This is a medical conversation you don’t want to miss on The…
TPS Express: The American Mission — How Roundtable Works
March 3, 2020
Exactly what is it that the American Policy Roundtable does? This non-profit, non-partisan public policy organization has been working in key battleground states for 40 years. So what is it that this organization really does? This week on The Public…
TPS Express: Is God Done with America?
February 26, 2020
Tune in today for thirty minutes as the team is joined by several Pastors to discuss a very provocative question: Is God done with America? This broadcast was first aired in 2009 and features our dear late friend Dr. Sterling…
TPS Express: Does Sex Make Us Human?
February 18, 2020
On today’s broadcast we continue the debate between “personhood,” sexuality, conscience and religious liberty. Are Supreme Court justices really trying to remake people in the image of the Court? Are we heading down a collision course on questions of free…
TPS Express: Democracy — The True Story
February 11, 2020
Is America a Democracy? That’s what we’ve been told, but what if the Founders had a different plan altogether? This week, the team tackles this thorny question with a surprising outcome. Join us today for 30 minutes on The Public…
TPS Express: Chasing Bigfoot
February 4, 2020
What is the economy? Is it a monster out there waiting to get us? Is it a mysterious formula that runs in unavoidable cycles? What does the Bible say about the economy and our role in the midst of it?…
TPS Express: Life, God and Other Small Topics with Eric Metaxas
January 28, 2020
Special guest, Eric Metaxas, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy along with Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, is joining the program this week. You won’t want to…
TPS Express: Martin Luther King, Jr — The Pastor, Part II
January 20, 2020
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we are airing Part 2 of our conversation on MLK. We have one national holiday that honors a pastor. This week for TPS Express we have the privilege of re-airing an interview…
TPS Express: Martin Luther King, Jr — The Pastor, Part I
January 14, 2020
“I feel someone must remain in the position of non-alignment, so that he can look objectively at both parties and be the conscience of both — not the servant or master of either.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We…
TPS Express: Lose God, Lose Man
January 7, 2020
Today on TPS Express we are featuring an interview from across the pond that we first aired in 2011. The interview is with Jonathan Sacks, former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. What happens when you…
TPS Express: Family Driven Faith with Voddie Baucham, Part II
December 10, 2019
This week on TPS Express we continue a conversation from our archive with special guest, Dr. Voddie Baucham. Dr. Baucham has pastored in the U.S. for years and currently serves as Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka,…
TPS Express: Family Driven Faith with Voddie Baucham, Part I
December 3, 2019
This week on TPS Express we are pulling an interview with Voddie Baucham out of the archive. Voddie Baucham currently serves as Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia. Tune in for 30 minutes today as he…
TPS Express: To Be or Not to Be Involved?
November 19, 2019
To be or not to be involved? That’s the question today on The Public Square®. We are looking at the life of great British statesman William Wilberforce. We are discussing Wilberforce’s life and inspiring example of civic involvement. Please don’t…
TPS Express: Seven Days that Divide the World with Dr. John Lennox
November 12, 2019
Is it possible to believe in God in a scientific age? Is the story of Creation still dividing the world? Is atheism a prerequisite for doing good science? Tune in this week as we ask these questions with Dr. John…
TPS Express: Edison, the Man
November 5, 2019
The Public Square®, hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd along with the team, are talking about Thomas Edison today. Have you seen the old classic film, Edison, the Man? They review this movie plus draw principles and lessons from Thomas…
TPS Express: Is Capitalism Biblical?
October 30, 2019
Is Capitalism biblical? Today on The Public Square®, hosts David Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd are discussing this question with the team. What do you think? What does God think of capitalism? Tune in today to hear this discussion. Release Date:…
TPS Express: Remembering America — An Interview with Ron Maxwell
October 22, 2019
The team is interviewing a very special guest, Ron Maxwell, Director of the movie Gettysburg and Gods and Generals, on The Public Square®. You won’t want to miss this exclusive interview while hearing his passion for America and rediscovering American…
TPS Express: The Scopes Monkey Trial
October 15, 2019
Tune in this week for a half-hour intelligent design edition of TPS Express. We are talking with Dr. Charles McGowen as we take a look back at a historical court case that has shaped modern day America in many different…
TPS Express: Impeachment — What Can I Do About It?
October 9, 2019
Only two Presidents in history have faced an impeachment trial before the U.S. Senate. Both were found not guilty. No President has ever been removed from office by this constitutional process. Will Donald Trump be the first President removed from…
TPS Express: Meet Admiral Barry Black – U.S. Senate Chaplain
October 2, 2019
Does Congress need prayer now more than ever? What about the President? And the U.S. Supreme Court? Today on TPS Express, Wayne Shepherd interviews Senate Chaplain Barry Black from our radio archive. He’ll give a unique perspective from Capitol Hill,…
TPS Express: A Story Well Told
September 25, 2019
How important is a story well told? This week we take a look into the challenge of telling the story of liberty to the next generation. Join us for a behind the scenes discussion on carrying out this mission to…
TPS Express: The First Show — The First Question
September 18, 2019
The Public Square® is celebrating 30 years on the air this year. As part of the anniversary celebration, we are airing the VERY FIRST episode of The Public Square® long format edition originally aired in 2009. We ask the question,…
TPS Express: Finding the Truth about Islam with Special Guest Robert Spencer
September 10, 2019
Tune in today as we talk with Robert Spencer about the topic of Islam. What does the Koran really have to say? This is not an easy conversation, but it is an important one. We hope you will tune in…
TPS Express: What’s Coming in the 2020 Presidential Election?
September 4, 2019
Political debate season is upon us with the upcoming Democratic Party Presidential Debates this month. What are these debates designed to do? Do you watch them? Tune in today as we share our thoughts about this process and how to…
TPS Express: Who Shall Decide Your Health Care?
August 28, 2019
A mid-week, half-hour edition of The Public Square® is now available! The Public Square® Express! This first episode is good for your health! Tune is as Dr. Chuck McGowen answers important questions about health care in America. Don’t miss this…