*"In Part 3 of the series Is America Dying?, Tom Sears explores one of the greatest warning signs of decline—the death of civic virtue.

From the founding of America, civic virtue—responsibility, sacrifice, honesty, and service—was the glue that held the republic together. But today, trust has collapsed, patriotism has plummeted, civic knowledge is fading, and more Americans are asking, ‘What can I get?’ instead of, ‘What can I contribute?’

Tom traces the decline from early America through Vietnam, Watergate, and the cultural shifts of the 1960s and ’70s, right up to our present age of entitlement and distraction. Drawing lessons from history, including Rome’s fall through ‘bread and circuses,’ he shows why freedom cannot survive when citizens abandon responsibility.

Is civic virtue gone for good, or can it be rebuilt? In this episode, Tom points to a way forward—beginning in homes, churches, and communities that choose duty over decadence and service over self."

Also on this addition, Tom honors the life of Charlie Kirk.

*"In this extended edition of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears goes beyond the broadcast to take a deeper look at one of the greatest threats facing America: the collapse of the family.

On radio, you heard the warning signs. But here, Tom digs further—examining history’s lessons from Rome, Israel, the Industrial Revolution, and even the family collapse of the 1960s in America. He unpacks modern data that links fatherlessness to crime, poverty, and cultural decay, and shows how every empire that weakened its families eventually lost its strength.

This is more than a conversation about culture—it’s about the spiritual battle for the home, and why restoring families is America’s only path to renewal.

If you want the full picture of why families matter, what history teaches us, and where hope can be found, this extended podcast is for you."*

*"Is America dying? In this episode of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears examines one of the clearest warning signs of national decline: the collapse of the family.

From skyrocketing fatherlessness to the redefinition of marriage, America is experiencing the same decay that once brought down the Roman Empire. When families fall apart, nations soon follow. But is there hope for renewal? Can the American family be restored before it’s too late?

In this 30-minute broadcast, Tom confronts the cultural assault on the home, reveals what history teaches us about nations that abandon God’s design for family, and points to the path of restoration. This is not just commentary—it’s a call to action for anyone who believes America still has a future."*