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The Declaration of Independence refers to the God of the Bible four times. Was this just ceremonial or did the Founders know the One they were calling upon? On the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration we return to the pulpit of Bethel Chapel in Ashland, Ohio and ask a question for the ages. Did they know Him? Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and D...

The American Policy Roundtable™ has been an advocate for the Declaration of Independence since our founding in 1980. For the next several weeks here on The Public Square® we will be walking through this time of celebration together. Starting with the annual 4th of July Sermon delivered in 2025 by Dave Zanotti, the Chairman of The Roundtable. He is standing in the pulpit of Bethel Chapel, in Ashlan...

Who wrote the Declaration? It may feel like a trick question on a pop quiz. Does Google, AI, or even a school textbook give you the real answer? Let's go back to the source, read what the founders wrote and said about this revolutionary document. This conversation is one you can't miss, join us today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Progr...

General George Washington was a man whose own father passed away when he was age 11, a man who chose to be a stepfather, a General who led young men into battle, and a President who willingly stepped away from power. Let's learn more about this fascinating father figure today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission  The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanott...

There's only been one person in history that has made such a world changing impact to alter all living things and dictate how we mark the passage of time...spoiler alert it's not President Trump. Yet we can't help but put the question out there - "What does America look like when President Trump is out of office?"   Tune in today and share this episode with a friend today on The Public Square®. To...

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Gabe Lyons and learning about the organization THINQ. Our team has the chance to discuss THINQ and what hosting a 4th of July dinner using their resources would look like. Join us today at The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission  The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesda...

This week we enjoy the thoughts of Gabe Lyons a good friend and the founder of THINQ Media. Gabe and his team have crafted a strategy on how to bring a conversation about the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration to every dining room table. You are invited to join in this encouraging moment today on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission  The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shep...

Can we just skip the big hoopla about the 4th of July? Or does remembering the Declaration matter enough to do something about it? Please tune in this week to The Public Square® and find out. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, May 29th, 2026  

Today we re-broadcast a special episode as a timely way to honor Memorial Day. Journey back to the early 1900's and hear the story of a young man from Canada who left his home and family to serve in the Great War. The story is told by his surviving son, American author and businessman John D. Beckett who wrote, The War Letters. You won't want to miss this true story on The Public Square®. Special...

We are blessed to have the esteemed historian, author, and friend Dr. W. B. Allen join our discussion on the origins of our country in the light of America's upcoming 250th Anniversary. This is an episode you will want to save and share for years to come. Please join us today on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare....

After more than 100 years, the myth that America's founders were predominantly deists has been openly refuted in a feature article in the Associated Press . For almost 50 years the American Policy Roundtable™ has studied, debated and published on this issue with scholars across the nation. Please tune in for a true moment in history on this episode of The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Fo...

Given the recent shootings at the White House Correspondents dinner we are prompted with many questions regarding assassination attempts. Are there any trends? What are the influences and can we stop this?    We also have an interview with Jon Decker, a member of The White House press corps, who attended the correspondents dinner and was an eye witness that evening. This is an episode you don't wa...

Our conversation continues with special guest David DeFelice, retired NASA engineer and friend of the program. There is a world of knowledge to learn about the moon, rocket science, and the cosmos and we have the opportunity to discover more today.  The Public Square® Express Program.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, April 28th, 2026  

What happens when Americans go to the moon and how does that change our point of view? Join us around the table for this exciting conversation with special guest David DeFelice a retired NASA engineer and friend of the program.  The Public Square® Long Format Program with host Wayne Shepherd. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2026  

The conversation around the war with Iran continues. How can one have any hope or peace during such difficult world events that are out of our control? Let's learn, discuss, and pray together on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026  

Is all the news, talk hosts, and chatter running your life? Let's push pause and share how we filter the media and constant 24 hour news cycle in order to keep our alignment with the truth. Join us today on the Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026  

We have received a tremendous response from our recent episodes on gambling. These responses, questions, and comments have opened up even more levels to the topic of gambling that we wanted to turn the microphones back on. Thank you for being a listener of the Public Square® and we hope you share this episode with a friend.  The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave...

Might the Resurrection be considered as the greatest encore of all time? At Easter time we celebrate a supernatural reality; an event documented by eyewitnesses both believing and opposed. A reality that is attested by the changed lives of billions for over 2,000 years, and one that we celebrate in a special edition of Heaven's Encore - the Easter Edition. The Public Square® Long Format Program wi...

The Atlantic recently published a story where a reporter studied the effects of online gambling for a year. Addiction is now at our fingertips and are there any solutions? Join us as we discuss this and more on The Public Square®. The Public Square® Express Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Addiction, loss, debt and turmoil under the ruse of "Winning Big" are at your fingertips with sports gambling. Why is our culture, our sports leagues, and our government opening more doors for sports wagering? Thankfully we have an expert on our team, Rob Walgate the President of the APR™, who gives his personal testimony of overcoming gambling addictions and gives us insights on these questions a...

Our exclusive interview with  Dorie McCullough Lawson, and Michael Hill continues as we discuss the newest release "History Matters", which shares special and unpublished works by David McCullough. You don't want to miss this episode today and if you want to hear more you can listen to the full interview on  The Public Square®. The Public Square® Long Format with host David Zanotti. thepublicsquar...

Welcome to a very special interview discussing "History Matters" by David McCullough, Dorie McCullough Lawson, and Michael Hill. David McCullough's legacy continues with Dorie McCullough and Michael Hill who have worked tirelessly compiling and selecting his unpublished and forgotten works. These authors have been reviving American History back to print, back to our schools, and back to our hearts...

Can America survive much longer without a revival... of forgiveness? Can any of us?  This week we uncover the conspiracy in plain sight, a mindset of unforgiveness that is squeezing our souls and our nation. Are there real answers to these questions? Take a listen today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepub...

Are the US Military actions against Iran legal? Some in Congress and in the Media Establishment say no but what does the Constitution say? Some basic answers to this question are straight ahead on The Public Square®. Topic: Islam and the West The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesdsay, March 4th, 2026

Ever heard of the title "Why Johnny Can't Read - And What You Can Do About It"? Well in 1955 most everyone was reading this best seller honing in on America's literacy problems and the solutions. So how is America doing now?    Join the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Education The Public Square® Long Format with host David Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, Februa...