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This episode explores the Christian roots of America's universities and introduces you to an early educator, who crossed the ocean to play a critical role in the American Revolution. In a time when truth is subjective and morality is outdated, we need more than ever to look to the past to discover how education shapes a society.
Resources:
John Witherspoon and the issue of slavery:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00405736231207548
John Witherspoon and the Founding of the American Republic, by Jeffery H. Morrison
John Witherspoon by Jr. David Walker Woods
http://eada.lib.umd.edu/text-entries/a-poem-on-the-rising-glory-of-america/
https://www.dsdi1776.com/signer/john-witherspoon/https://oll.libertyfund.org/pages/1776-witherspoon-dominion-of-providence-over-the-passions-of-men-sermon#
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00405736231207548
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/the-dominion-of-providence/?amp
https://rodmartin.org/dominion-providence-passions-men/
https://www.acton.org/religion-liberty/volume-34-number-1/john-witherspoon-educating-liberty
https://paw.princeton.edu/article/continental-congress-nassau-hall
http://www.rampantscotland.com/famous/blfamwitherspoon.htm
https://jwc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Founding-Father-John-Witherspoon.pdfhttps://blog.historicenvironment.scot/2024/02/john-witherspoon/
https://www.maggiecraig.co.uk/2015/04/23/escape-from-the-jacobites-at-doune-cast
https://christianheritagefellowship.com/the-christian-founding-of-harvard/
https://www.liberty.edu/journal/article/christianity-and-the-american-university/#:~:text=American%20higher%20education%20rests%20upon,Christ%2C%20and%20a%20biblical%20worldview.
https://www.ulpanor.com/2021/02/26/the-yale-connection/
https://newcriterion.com/article/the-forgotten-founder-john-witherspoon/#:~:text=Under%20With
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Dark times reveal the best and worst of human nature. The French Revolution took place right on the cusp of the American Revolution, but their results were drastically different. With revolution erupting in France, Lafayette's family would witness the tragic fall of a nation. This episode explores what Charles Dickens dubbed, "The best and worst of times," and how the lessons it teaches are applicable to our day.
Resources:
Lafayette, by Harlow Giles Unger
Adrienne: The Life of The Marquise De La Fayette, by Andre Maurois
Madame de Lafayette, by Constance Wright
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This episode explores the life of a hero of two different nations. A young man who fled a life of luxury for the life of a volunteer soldier. Learn what inspired the Marquis de Lafayette to be an instrument in God's hands to change the outcome of the American Revolution.
Resources:
Lafayette by Harlow Giles Unger
https://www.libertarianism.org/publications/essays/generous-heart-marquis-de-lafayettehttps://chrisstevensonauthor.com/2016/08/02/lafayettes-life-decide-what-to-be-and-go-be-it/
https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5149/9781469658759_zucker.11?seq=1
https://www.unofficialroyalty.com/prince-william-henry-duke-of-gloucester-and-edinburgh-son-of-frederick-prince-of-wales/
https://www.varsitytutors.com/earlyamerica/early-america-review/volume-4/marquis-de-lafayette-american-revolution
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/marquis-de-lafayette/
https://heritage.bnf.fr/france-ameriques/en/lafayette-hero-article#:~:text=By%20the%20summer%20of%201775,brother%20of%20King%20George%20III.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pbib9yuEHzY&pp=ygUVbGFmYXlldHRlIGRvY3VtZW50YXJ5
http://libertarianstvo.org/en/personalities/item/56-marquis-de-lafayette
http://libertarianstvo.org/en/personalities/item/56-marquis-de-lafayette
https://www.dummies.com/article/body-mind-spirit/religion-spirituality/freemasonry/the-basic-principles-of-freemasons-195589/
https://www.americanheritage.com/lafayette-hero-among-heroes#
https://www.americanheritage.com/lafayette-hero-among-heroes#
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The line between hero and villain can be very obscured in the mass of historical opinions, but this episode presents a case for the man largely criticized by scholars and the public alike, that can't seem to agree upon his character. Learn about the life, motivations and faith of Christopher Columbus.
Resources:
Christopher Columbus A Man Among The Gentiles, by Clark B Hinckley.
Americaâs Destiny Choosing Godâs Will Or Ours, by Tad R Callister.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=89a9OxU0eyQ&pp=ygUWV2FsbCBidWlsZGVycyBjb2x1bWJ1cw%3D%3D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P_Jph_qzqPo&t=1110s&pp=ygUWV2FsbCBidWlsZGVycyBjb2x1bWJ1cw%3D%3D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6EeUdqLVIek&t=209s&pp=ygUWV2FsbCBidWlsZGVycyBjb2x1bWJ1cw%3D%3D
https://rsc.byu.edu/christopher-columbus-latter-day-saint-perspective/later-years-book-prophecies-final-voyage -
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Benedict Arnold is undoubtably the most infamous traitor in American history, but few realize how his treachery nearly destroyed the American cause. It would have succeeded without miraculous intervention. Learn the little known story of West Point.
References:
https://www.azquotes.com/author/7392-Thomas_Jefferson/tag/honorhttps://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-benedict-arnold
https://www.intel.gov/evolution-of-espionage/revolutionary-war/british-espionage/benedict-arnold#:~:text=Through%20his%20wife%2C%20Arnold%20contacted,Washington%20during%20a%20planned%20visit.
https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/benedict-arnolds-treason-unmasked-to-washington-in-arnolds-own-house/
https://emergingrevolutionarywar.org/2020/09/25/arnolds-treason-240-years-later-arnolds-escape-peggys-hysteria-yseptember-25-1780/
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/west-point/
https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/spotlight-primary-source/benedict-arnolds-1780-treason-and-execution-john-andre
https://sleepyhollowcountry.com/the-capture-of-john-andre/
https://www.hudsonrivervalley.org/john-paulding
https://www.americanheritage.com/three-forgotten-heroes
https://www.ushistory.org/march/bio/andre2.htm
https://allthingsliberty.com/2022/07/major-andres-captors-revisited-separating-myth-from-historical-reality/
https://www.nysm.nysed.gov/exhibitions/fidelity-medal
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/31693.Samuel_Adams
https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/george-washington-benedict-arnold/benedict-arnold/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/benedict-arnold-turned-traitor-american-revolution-180958786/
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With the Lincoln Presidency in shambles, and the Union on the brink of collapse, the North needed a miracle. As he has so many times before, God stepped in. Learn about the miracle that brought the Emancipation Proclamation into existence, how the enemies' battle plans ended up in the hands of a union soldier, and how a General's vision of a past President helped him to save the Union from destruction.
References
General McClellanâs Dream:https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Research/Digital-Library/Record?libID=o51499
Abraham Lincolnâs Vision:
https://www.loc.gov/resource/lprbscsm.scsm0997/
https://encyclopediavirginia.org/6294hpr-3355bd52ffcf2c6/
https://antietam.aotw.org/exhibit.php?exhibit_id=428
https://archive.nytimes.com/opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/12/lees-lost-order/
https://emergingcivilwar.com/2022/02/24/who-lost-the-lost-order/
A.Lincoln a Biography
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When facing the realities of darkness and evil in this world, many wonder why God doesn't intervene, or worse if he is cruel. The 1900s were ravaged by two world conflicts, causing many to question the reality and nature of God. One man's voice went out to millions in defense of faith. Learn about CS Lewis's path from atheism to Christianity, and how his words went on to inspire a nation in despair.
Resources:https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/lewis-gallery-of-family-and-friends
http://beclifelonglearner.blogspot.com/2009/05/insights-into-cs-lewis-his-mothers.html?m=1
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/questionofgod/transcript/surprised.html
https://tollelege.net/2007/07/18/i-am-the-product-of-endless-books-by-cs-lewis/
https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/c-s-lewis-a-profile
https://www.1517.org/articles/sunshine-in-september-the-story-of-c-s-lewis-conversion
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIeMbfbzSec&t=773s&pp=ygUfQ2UgbGV3aXMgdGhlIGluY3JlZGlibGUgam91cm5leQ%3D%3D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qgj3ctK7o30&t=2807s&pp=ygUNY3MgbGV3aXMgbGlmZQ%3D%3D -
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It took almost incomprehensible arranging, and miraculous deliverance to bring the Native Americans and Pilgrims to the same table to share a bountiful meal in peace. From a young man taken captive from his home, to a faith filled journey across the ocean. This episode highlights miraculous events that should fill us all with Thanksgiving.
Resources:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/156605.William_Bradfordhttps://www.agapebiblestudy.com/documents/SQUANTO_Savior%20of%20the%20Pilgrims.htm
https://www.covnews.com/archives/remember-squanto/
https://www.capecodtimes.com/in-depth/news/2020/11/19/tisquantum-squanto-wampanoag-translator-true-story/6261368002/
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/SEPT--29----Squanto---a-special-instrument-sent-of-God----William-Bradford.html? In soid=1108762609255&aid=lEXOUqJrHks
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ooM76VprUXk
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fa4IyEAV2_4&t=1871s&pp=ygUUdGhhbmtzZ2l2aW5nIGZlZGVyZXI%3D
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5705&context=etd#:~:text=When%20the%20Puritan%20colonists%20came,Zion%20and%2For%20New%20Jerusalem.
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In a time of immense suffering and war, one woman emerged as a hero. Her selfless efforts led her to be called the founder of modern nursing. Learn what motivated Florence Nightingale to abandon her privileged life for one of service and sacrifice.
Resources:https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1801-1900/florence-nightingale-the-lady-with-the-lamp-11633053.html?amp=1
https://cwfn.uoguelph.ca/spirituality/florence-nightingale-faith-and-work/
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/hts/article/download/214966/202719
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yWs0tlYRpEc&t=1223s&pp=ygUgZmxvcmVuY2UgbmlnaHRpbmdhbGUgZG9jdW1lbnRhcnk%3D -
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When it comes to history, it's only too easy for things to be forgotten or misrepresented. This episode exposes some of the foundational truths associated with the foundation of America and explores the character of the man America claims as its Father. Truly the hand of God preserved him for that very purpose.
Resources:
The Real George Washington, by Jay A. Perry
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0rImw1B1ENI&list=PL2Tn2MhKrkFMhE_W1MfxEZ_we5CEqioCa&index=1&t=1471s&pp=iAQB
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ACdz80ODlLE&list=PL2Tn2MhKrkFMhE_W1MfxEZ_we5CEqioCa&index=3&pp=iAQBhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bOVuJZ41bV0&list=PL2Tn2MhKrkFMhE_W1MfxEZ_we5CEqioCa&index=4&pp=iAQB
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Sir Isaac Newton is a name most people recognize. His contributions to the science world make him one of the greatest minds of all time, but another side of this genius has come to light. Learn about the incredible faith exposed through his writings.
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In a time of oppression and intense suffering in America, a liberator would emerge in the most unexpected of forms. Harriet Tubman's faith in God propelled her to become a remarkable instrument in his hands. This episode discusses the miraculous visions and perilous journey that led her to become a modern Moses.
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On December 17th, the Wright Brothers proved that man indeed could fly. As sons of a Bishop and faithful mother, Wilbur and Orville came from a foundation of faith, and determination. This episode covers some of the experiences that led to their successful flight.
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It may suprise you to learn of the powerful Christian origins of the original 1828 Webster Dictionary. Noah Webster's true intent behind the dictionary, as well as his own profound conversion story have largely been lost to history.
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When the American troops marched into Valley Forge the year 1777, they would experience testing to their very core as long, cold days tried their endurance. However, this time of refinement in the forge of affliction created a powerful army. George Washington received a vision of the destiny of the United States, with details about the future that may astound you, and instruction we should all take to heart.
Resources:
https://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/prayer-at-valley-forge-2.htmlhttps://www.nps.gov/vafo/learn/historyculture/valley-forge-history-and-significance.htm
https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/valley-forge/
https://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/washington/vision.html
The Real George Washington by J. A. Perry
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Known primarily for her ride naked through the streets, Lady Godiva's name stirs up a range of feelings for most people. This episode explores what led to her legendary ride, and how her selfless act blessed the lives of the people of Coventry.
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With the Civil War tearing apart the The United States of America, and Abraham Lincoln simultaneously learning to cope with grief, the weary President had more than his share of burdens in 1862. During this time, God taught him through a humble and unexpected source. Learn the untold story of Rebecca Pomeroy.
Resources:
https://quod.lib.umich.edu/j/jala/2629860.0031.204/--one-of-the-best-women-i-ever-knew-abraham-lincoln?rgn=main;view=fulltexthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/willie-lincolns-death-a-private-agony-for-a-president-facing-a-nation-of-pain/2011/09/29/gIQAv7Z7SL_story.html
https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2023/05/a-civil-war-story-rebecca-pomroy-lincolns-nurse/
A.Lincoln A Biography by Ronald C. White, Jr.
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This episode highlights a character from history that most people know little to nothing about, despite the fact that a major holiday honors him. A runaway slave, and a faith filled journey that leads a captive back to convert his captors. The real story of St. Patrick.
Resources:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Patrickhttps://www.go-to-ireland.com/culture/saint-patricks-day-when-alcohol-was-once-forbidden/#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20it%20wasn't,was%20finally%20repealed%20in%201970.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1jqokxg0wFk&t=194s&pp=ygURc3QgcGF0cmlja3Mgc3Rvcnk%3D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zA-Gt5fMnEc&t=905s&pp=ygUWc3QgcGF0cmljayBkb2N1bWVudGFyeQ%3D%3D