Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 912: Three Giants: Falwell, Dobson, And Robertson
Dec 16, 2025
Bill Federer, an author and historian, discusses the significant impact of Jerry Falwell, James Dobson, and Pat Robertson on American evangelicalism and politics. Former congressman Dave Bratt elaborates on the decline of masculine leadership and the importance of renewed moral clarity among evangelicals. Etiquette expert Kelly Yates shares helpful holiday hosting tips, from dress codes to centerpiece height. The conversation highlights the role of media in shaping cultural attitudes and the legacy of these influential leaders.
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Religious Leaders Built A Political Backbone
- Dobson, Falwell, and Robertson rose because they saw a cultural battle against secularism and mobilized believers into the public square.
- Their institutions and media reach turned private faith into a political force that shaped the Reagan-era coalition.
Strategy: Fight The Long March Within
- The three leaders recognized the 'long march through the institutions' and targeted culture, education, and media to reverse moral decline.
- They used mass communication to convert private belief into civic action at scale.
Pat Robertson's Humble Media Start
- Pat Robertson started with a failing bar exam and $70, then bought a UHF station and built CBN and Regent University.
- He leveraged media and education to scale his religious mission into lasting institutions.