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Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield
Civic Duty, Spiritual Heritage, and Midterm Election Realities with Janet Price
Pastor Joe Schofield and his cross-country co-hosts welcome Golden State Republican Women co-founder Janet Price on the eve of the midterm elections for a discussion on voting as a biblical duty, the roots of cultural subversion, and standing firm in faith.
Opening Prayer, Team Introductions, and Welcoming Janet Price
Pastor Joe Schofield opens the Monday broadcast of Raising Expectations by testifying to faith in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to pay the penalty for sins and elevate daily expectations. He introduces his nationwide broadcast team: Dr. Paul Hall in Lompoc, California; Dr. Craig Thayer and Stephanie Thayer in Dalton, Georgia; Pastor Ron Greer in McKinney, Texas; and his wife, Melva Schofield, seated beside him in the studio. Turning his attention to the upcoming midterm elections scheduled for the following day, Schofield welcomes guest Janet Price, a co-founder of the Golden State Republican Women. He praises her steadfast Christian faith, infectious enthusiasm, and leadership across California, noting that her words consistently offer spiritual encouragement and practical insight. Schofield invites listeners to take notes as Price prepares to share an overarching historical and biblical perspective on civic responsibility rather than dissecting standard campaign polling.
Historical Perspective, Deep State Roots, and Rebuilding American Culture
Janet Price begins her presentation by framing Election Day not through transient television polls, but through an extended historical lens. She asserts that modern concerns regarding the deep state extend back decades to the administration of Woodrow Wilson rather than being an invention of recent years. Referencing research and lectures presented by Michael Steger through Promethean, Price argues that restoring American global leadership requires revitalizing national manufacturing, productive genius, and foundational cultural traditions. She identifies the revitalization of Western spirit with patriotic movements while contrasting the principles of the American Revolution against the chaos of the French Revolution. Highlighting European developments, Price mentions French political leader Marine Le Pen seeking inspiration from American ideals rather than historical French revolutionary turmoil. She commends Donald Trump for his passion as a builder, noting his address near the Lincoln Memorial and his administration's restoration of eighty-three vandalized statues across Washington.
European Unrest, Ideological Battles, and Questioning Polls
Price broadens her critique to Europe, citing observations by Victor Davis Hanson regarding riots in France as evidence that leftist policies have created unmanageable crises through open migration and censorship. Quoting Christopher Hitchens on ideological tensions with the West, Price warns that socialist agendas undermine constitutional protections and religious faith, recalling Karl Marx's view of socialism as a pathway toward communism. She cautions listeners against accepting mainstream campaign polling, explicitly naming fabricated operations like Wedgwood designed to depress conservative donor funding and demoralize grass-roots turnout. Price urges voters to judge candidates by whether their hearts truly love the country rather than relying on media narratives. Praising Trump's rigorous campaign schedule, she characterizes true statesmanship as laboring for future generations rather than the next election cycle. She also defends his strategic interest in securing agreements involving Greenland for national defense purposes despite persistent media ridicule and silence.
Remembering Todd Beamer, Flight 93, and Media Bias
Shifting to civic duty, Price recalls Flight 93 passenger Todd Beamer, who led fellow travelers to storm the hijacked cockpit on September 11, 2001, saving potential targets in Washington. Co-host Stephanie Thayer recounts her personal connection to Beamer, having worked alongside him at Oracle just days prior to the tragedy, and honors his lasting rallying cry to roll forward. Pastor Ron Greer reflects on the cultural conflict, observing that the media embraced Donald Trump as an influential celebrity and political kingmaker for decades until he launched a conservative presidential campaign. Greer notes that Trump was referenced roughly four hundred and fifty times in classic hip-hop music before facing coordinated vilification. He asserts that modern political attacks target biblical foundations, warning that adversaries fear a resurgence of traditional American greatness and deliberately attempt to reshape children's minds through corrupted educational institutions.
Civic Duty, Christian Foundations, and Capitol Spiritual Heritage
Stephanie Thayer references author Steve Cioccolanti's book detailing Trump's pro-Christian accomplishments, emphasizing the profound influence of judicial appointments across the federal court system. The team examines practical voting challenges, with Craig Thayer noting voter identification requirements and Stephanie detailing mail-in ballot procedures for college students in Georgia. Greer shares insights from a specialized tour of the United States Capitol, pointing out prominent biblical inscriptions, historical Christian art, and the House podium referred to as the bema, evoking the biblical judgment seat where chaplains speak without interruption. Dr. Paul Hall draws from the fourth chapter of Galatians, cautioning believers against surrendering spiritual freedom to return to bondage. Hall urges the church to maintain steadfast perseverance, warning against apathy or fatigue when confronting critical civic and cultural challenges, and insisting that Christians must preserve their historical heritage rather than walking away.
Melva Schofield's Prayer for the Nation and Closing Exhortations
Melva Schofield reflects on Trump's perseverance under continuous public scrutiny and describes watching developments alongside her husband while praying for wise counselors to guide national leadership. She leads the broadcast team in an extended pastoral prayer for the midterm elections, asking God to grant voters moral courage at the ballot box. Her prayer emphasizes defending the sanctity of unborn life, preserving Judeo-Christian governance, exposing spiritual darkness, and safeguarding religious liberties established over two hundred and fifty years. Following the prayer, Schofield invites each panelist to deliver a concise concluding thought. Craig Thayer remembers visiting Dachau and Normandy, reminding listeners that freedom requires active faith. Stephanie Thayer, Paul Hall, and Ron Greer echo calls to serve as salt and light, persevere through spiritual trials, and exercise voting privileges before Pastor Joe closes the hour with a final blessing.