What excuse will you stop using this week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lee52.mov Here’s What You Just Watched:An honest man admitted his mistake. THINK Real character means owning your mistakes and learning from them. DISCUSS (Choose one of these.) • Where in your life is it easier to blame someone else than to take responsibility? •…
What Responsibility Will You Handle Yourself This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BUFORD-52.mp4 What you just watched: John Buford helped lead the Union Army at Gettysburg through preparation, focus, and steady leadership.He didn’t wait for better conditions—he used what he had.His story shows that self-reliance begins with action, not excuses. …
How Will You Show What You Stand For This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/REVERE52-copy.mp4 What you just watched: He wasn’t a famous rider. He wasn’t sent with orders. But when the moment came, he knew what needed to be done. Like a Paul Revere of Gettysburg, he carried the message forward—not for recognition, but because others needed to…
What Value Or Important Goal Will You Refuse To Give Up This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/VINCENT-52-1.mp4 What you just watched: Strong Vincent recognized that Little Round Top had to be defended. Even though he risked punishment for acting without orders, he chose action over hesitation and moved his men into position. Before being mortally wounded, he gave…
Are You Willing To Help Someone This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HOWELL-52.mp4 What you just watched: Chaplain Howell spent the Battle of Gettysburg caring for wounded and suffering soldiers. While others focused on fighting, he focused on helping people who were hurting. Even in dangerous conditions, Howell stayed committed to serving others. His story reminds us that service…
What Excuses Are You Making This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BARLOW-52.mp4 What you just watched: Barlow blamed his soldiers for failure instead of honestly confronting his own mistakes.Even after his men foughtunder overwhelming pressure, he chose excuses over self-reflection. Real growth begins when people stop blaming others and become honest about their own attitudes, choices, and actions. You…
What Value Will You Refuse To Compromise This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KANE.mp4 What you just watched: Thomas Kane stood by his principles even when it cost him comfort, safety, and authority. His story reminds us that integrity means doing what is right even when it is difficult. Keep this where you can see it this week. Click…
Your Sample Week: Compassion Here’s exactly what parents and teens receive as part of the weekly program. What Act Of Compassion Will You Choose To Do This week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TILLIE-1.mp4 Here’s What You Just Watched:A 15-year-old girl proved you can save a life by the simple act of listening. THINK Simply being present can…
What Responsibility Will You Handle Yourself This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/WARREN52.mp4 What you just watched: Warren didn’t wait for orders. He saw what others missed and acted. THINK When have you trusted your judgment and it made a difference? DISCUSS What responsibility will you handle…
How Can You Help Someone This Week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WOODWARD-52.mp4 Keep this where you can see it this week. Tap to Open & Print What you just watched: Woodward noticed that another regiment beside him was struggling. The men were exhausted, losing ground, and running low on ammunition. If their line collapsed, the entire hill…
What will you refuse to give up on this week? https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SPENCERevised.mp4 Keep this where you can see it this week. Tap to Open & Print What you just watched: A woman refused to quit on someone others believed was hopeless. THINK What challenge makes you want to stop? What happens when people quit too…
“What conviction will you act on this week?” https://americaneducationdefenders.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/REVERE52-copy.mp4 What you just watched: He wasn’t a famous rider. He wasn’t sent with orders. But when the moment came, he knew what needed to be done. Like a Paul Revere of Gettysburg, he carried the message forward—not for recognition, but because others needed to know. He…