*"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."*

*"Is America dying? In this powerful extended episode of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears takes you beyond the headlines and into history. The Roman Empire—the greatest superpower of its time—collapsed not because of enemies at the gates, but because of corruption, debt, decadence, and decay from within.

In this deep dive, Tom unpacks the five warning signs historians say led to Rome’s fall: political corruption and division, economic instability and debt, military overreach, moral decay and family breakdown, and the loss of civic virtue and faith. Then he asks the hard question: how closely does America today mirror those same signs?

This isn’t theory. This is history—and it’s a warning. Can America wake up before it’s too late, or are we walking the same road as Rome?

If you want the full picture of what history can teach us about our present—and our future—this is the episode you need to hear."*

*"Is America dying? In this week’s broadcast of What’s Important Now, Tom Sears examines the warning signs of national decline. From lawlessness in the streets to the erosion of Christian values, America is showing the same cracks that once led to the fall of Rome.

In this 30-minute episode, Tom confronts the realities of political division, cultural confusion, and moral collapse—and asks the question: can America wake up before it’s too late?

This is not just commentary. It’s a call to clarity, a call to courage, and a call to act. Because it does matter. And it is important now."*

Title: Lawlessness, Lies, and the Need for Revival

Description: In this episode of What’s Important Now, host Tom Sears takes a hard look at the issues gripping America today—rising lawlessness, the crisis of truth, and the dangers of unchecked social media. Through a biblical lens, Tom exposes how the rejection of God’s law leads to chaos in our streets and confusion in our culture.

But this is not a message of despair—it’s a call to action. Tom explains why America doesn’t just need better policies or programs; it needs revival. A true move of God that begins in the hearts of His people and spreads into every area of life.

If you’ve been asking, “Where is our nation headed, and what can we do?”—this episode will challenge, encourage, and equip you to stand boldly for truth in a world that has lost its compass.