Date: May 19, 2026
Host: Jim Schneider
Guest: William J Federer
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William J. Federer is a nationally known speaker, historian, author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc. He’s the speaker on The American Minute daily broadcast. He has authored numerous books including America’s God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations, Who Is the King in America?, Socialism: The Real History from Plato to the Present, Silence Equals Consent: The Sin of Omission, and multiple other titles.
In late April, 2026, there was a thorough reading of the Bible at the Museum of the Bible. While you may not agree with every participant, the Word was read. As Scripture says, God’s Word will not return unto Him void, but it will accomplish that which He pleases. It’s the Word of God that is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. The Bible tells us in Romans 10:17 that “Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” It’s the Word of God that changes the heart of man. Michele Bachmann, Dean of the Regent School of Government said, “There would be no America without the Bible. It is the foundation…and it’s important that we reacquaint ourselves with its principles.”
It’s disturbing that in the American Bible Society’s 2026 State of the Bible report, only 17% of Americans told pollsters that they have read the entire Bible, another 17% said they have read “most”, 14% indicate they’ve read “about half” 35% said “a little” 10% said “none” and 7% said they were not sure if they’ve ever read the Bible.
As foundational as the Bible is, Jim asked William to come and address the Bible’s influence on America. So don’t miss this look back at the impact of the Bible at the time of the Pilgrims, at the time leading up to the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War, and also its influence since we became a nation. It’s a history modern skeptics don’t like, but it’s the truth. You’ll get it on this edition of Crosstalk.
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