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What does it mean to be an evangelical? What do non-Christians think about the evangelical movement? Is it a movement worth saving? These are some of the questions Sean discusses with our guest Thomas Kidd, Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University. They briefly discuss the history of the evangelical movement and its core beliefs. Whether you are part of an evangelical movement or not, this episode will help you understand one of the most significant religious movements in American history.Dr. Thomas S. Kidd serves as Research Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written multiple books including Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh (Yale University Press, 2022), Who Is an Evangelical? The History of a Movement in Crisis (Yale University Press, 2019), Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father (Yale University Press, 2017). Kidd has written for media outlets including the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal, and he also blogs at “Evangelical History” at The Gospel Coalition website.Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2024/who-is-an-evangelical.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California. Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically. Watch video episodes at: https://bit.ly/think-biblically-video. To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.

Thomas Jefferson & Thanksgiving … GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd … research professor of church history at Midwestern Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of books including “Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father,” and his latest “Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh” Finding Gratitude When You're Feeling Stuck … GUEST Clarissa Moll … award-winning writer and author of “Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving after Loss”. Phones:  Your Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Bible League ... GUEST Michael WoolworthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas Jefferson & Thanksgiving … GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd … research professor of church history at Midwestern Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, and author of books including “Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father,” and his latest “Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh” Finding Gratitude When You're Feeling Stuck … GUEST Clarissa Moll … award-winning writer and author of “Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving after Loss”. Phones:  Your Side Dishes for Thanksgiving Bible League ... GUEST Michael WoolworthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas S. Kidd is a prolific scholar of American history and he now serves as research professor of church history at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Kidd completed a Ph.D. in history at the University of Notre Dame, where he worked with historian of religion George Marsden. He also earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees at Clemson University in South Carolina. Kidd has authored numerous books including Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh (Yale University Press, 2022), Who Is an Evangelical? The History of a Movement in Crisis (Yale University Press, 2019), American History, vols. 1 and 2 (B&H Academic, 2019), Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father (Yale University Press, 2017), George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father (Yale University Press, 2014), Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots (Basic Books, 2011), God of Liberty: A Religious History of the American Revolution (Basic Books, 2010), and The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical Christianity in Colonial America (Yale University Press, 2007).

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Thomas Kidd, Vardaman Endowed professor of History at Baylor University and author of a new book with Yale University Press titled Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh.Meet Dr. Kidd: Thomas Kidd is the Associate Director of Institute for Studies of Religion and the James Vardaman Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University. He has written for outlets including the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal. Kidd blogs at “Evangelical History,” and at The Gospel Coalition website. His recent works include Who is an Evangelical?: A History of a Movement in Crisis (Yale University Press, 2019) and Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father  (Yale University Press, 2017).Resources:Thomas Jefferson by Thomas KiddNotes on the State of Virginia by Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson and the Wall of Separation between Church and State by Daniel DreisbachThe Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-ReedThe Digital Public Square is a production of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission and is produced and hosted by Jason Thacker.Production assistance is provided by Cameron Hayner. Technical production provided by Owens Productions. It is edited and mixed by Mark Owens.

As you all know, Dave loves history (almost as much as he loves cats). And because I am a Canadian, he and Scarlet both wanted to help me learn more about American history, in the hopes that I can someday pass a citizenship test. So, we thought, why not have Thomas Kidd join us to help with both? Listen in as we discuss: Is there really more that can be said about some of these well-known historical figures? Why we need to be careful to not read back in our views and context into the past Why he is (and we all should be) fascinated by the biblicism of Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin Great modern history writers A book Scarlet is endorsing And, of course, whether Dr. Kidd enjoys the West Wing Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. His recent books include Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father; and Baptists in America: A History, with co-author Barry Hankins.  A few of the books we mentioned this week Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe Hoping for Happiness by Barnabas Piper Kindness Goes Unpunished by Craig Johnson The Spy Who Came In From the Cold by John le Carré Doc Savage: Man of Bronze by Lester Dent Sharing and supporting the show Leave a five-star rating and review of the show on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to the show. Give us a follow on Twitter and Instagram at @MalContentsPod Be sure to use the Amazon affiliate links above to help us pay for the costs of producing and hosting the show. Interested in sponsoring Table of (mal)Contents? Let's talk via email or DMus on Twitter or Instagram.

Historian Thomas S. Kidd stops by the Leland House for a roundtable conversation on evangelicalism and politics with Jeff, Travis, and Chelsea. Dr. Kidd tells the story of evangelicals by providing an in depth look at the beliefs that binds them, the history that formed them, and how politics affects their movement. Most importantly for the ERLC, he tells the story of our office namesake, John Leland. Guest Biography Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. He also recently joined the faculty at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Church History. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. His recent books include Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father; and Baptists in America: A History, with co-author Barry Hankins. You can find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thomas.kidd and on Twitter @ThomasSKidd. Resources from the Conversation Dr. Kidd's book: Who is an Evangelical? Dr. Kidd's author page Dr. Kidd's TGC blog Russell Moore Remembers Billy Graham's Life and Legacy The Final Call of John Perkins ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast

Historian Thomas S. Kidd stops by the Leland House for a roundtable conversation on evangelicalism and politics with Jeff, Travis, and Chelsea. Dr. Kidd tells the story of evangelicals by providing an in depth look at the beliefs that binds them, the history that formed them, and how politics affects their movement. Most importantly for the ERLC, he tells the story of our office namesake, John Leland. Guest Biography Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. He also recently joined the faculty at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as Distinguished Visiting Professor of Church History. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. His recent books include Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father; and Baptists in America: A History, with co-author Barry Hankins. You can find him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thomas.kidd and on Twitter @ThomasSKidd. Resources from the Conversation Dr. Kidd’s book: Who is an Evangelical? Dr. Kidd’s author page Dr. Kidd’s TGC blog Russell Moore Remembers Billy Graham’s Life and Legacy The Final Call of John Perkins ERLC | Capitol Conversation Podcast

Who Is an Evangelical?: The History of a Movement in Crisis ... GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd ...James Vardaman Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor Univ ... His books include “Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father” and “American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faiths”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins and Dr. Thomas Kidd talk about the role of the Bible in evangelicalism today, defining evangelicalism and the history of the term, the problem of biblical illiteracy, and his latest book, Who Is an Evangelical? The History of a Movement in Crisis (Yale Press, 2019) What you’ll hear in this episode The problem of biblical illiteracy. How the term evangelical has been used throughout history and how it has changed over the years. Dr. Kidd’s definition of evangelicalism. What the future of evangelicalism looks like in America. A few of the most challenging issues that evangelicals face today. What priorities evangelicals should focus on in the coming days. The role the Bible should have in evangelicalism today. How we resolve the gasp between much of what evangelicalism entails in everyday practice and how evangelicals appear in media cover today. How evangelicals biblical and theological convictions should inform our political engagement and choices in the polls. About the Guest Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. His recent books include Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father; and Baptists in America: A History, with co-author Barry Hankins. Find him on Facebook and on Twitter. Sign up for Dr. Kidd's emai list. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. Ifyou like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins and Dr. Thomas Kidd talk about the role of the Bible in evangelicalism today, defining evangelicalism and the history of the term, the problem of biblical illiteracy, and his latest book, Who Is an Evangelical? The History of a Movement in Crisis (Yale Press, 2019) What you’ll hear in this episode The problem of biblical illiteracy. How the term evangelical has been used throughout history and how it has changed over the years. Dr. Kidd’s definition of evangelicalism. What the future of evangelicalism looks like in America. A few of the most challenging issues that evangelicals face today. What priorities evangelicals should focus on in the coming days. The role the Bible should have in evangelicalism today. How we resolve the gasp between much of what evangelicalism entails in everyday practice and how evangelicals appear in media cover today. How evangelicals biblical and theological convictions should inform our political engagement and choices in the polls. About the Guest Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. His recent books include Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father; and Baptists in America: A History, with co-author Barry Hankins. Find him on Facebook and on Twitter. Sign up for Dr. Kidd's emai list. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. Ifyou like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Who Is an Evangelical?: The History of a Movement in Crisis ... GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd ...James Vardaman Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor Univ ... His books include “Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father” and “American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faiths”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins and Dr. Thomas Kidd have a wide-ranging conversation about why Christians should study American history, voting and character, the founders of America, the Supreme Court, and his books, American History, Volume 1 and 2 (B&H, 2019). What you’ll hear in this episode Why should American Christians study American history. A significant turning point in the history of America that pointed people away from Christianity and why. What is Dr. Thomas Kidd’s favorite period of American history and why. Who in the history of American has had a great influence on the Christian church as a whole. What the Christian Church should be cautious not to repeat. What most people misunderstand about the founding of America and why it matters. What character traits should American Christians look for in their political leaders. To what degree did Christian theology shape or not shape the founding of America. How Christians should thoughtfully respond to the decisions of the Supreme Court. How Christians should think in general about the Supreme Court. Why Christians should avoid chronological snobbery. Why Christians need to understand nuance regarding the history of the founding of America. The First Great Awakening and genuine revival. The importance of George Whitefield. About the Guest Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. His recent books include Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father; and Baptists in America: A History, with co-author Barry Hankins. Find him on Facebook and on Twitter. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. Ifyou like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins and Dr. Thomas Kidd have a wide-ranging conversation about why Christians should study American history, voting and character, the founders of America, the Supreme Court, and his books, American History, Volume 1 and 2 (B&H, 2019). What you’ll hear in this episode Why should American Christians study American history. A significant turning point in the history of America that pointed people away from Christianity and why. What is Dr. Thomas Kidd’s favorite period of American history and why. Who in the history of American has had a great influence on the Christian church as a whole. What the Christian Church should be cautious not to repeat. What most people misunderstand about the founding of America and why it matters. What character traits should American Christians look for in their political leaders. To what degree did Christian theology shape or not shape the founding of America. How Christians should thoughtfully respond to the decisions of the Supreme Court. How Christians should think in general about the Supreme Court. Why Christians should avoid chronological snobbery. Why Christians need to understand nuance regarding the history of the founding of America. The First Great Awakening and genuine revival. The importance of George Whitefield. About the Guest Thomas S. Kidd teaches history at Baylor University, and is Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes for outlets such as WORLD Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. His recent books include Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father; and Baptists in America: A History, with co-author Barry Hankins. Find him on Facebook and on Twitter. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. Ifyou like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

How many of the Founding Fathers went to Seminary? ... GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd, distinguished professor of history & associate director of the Insitute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University ... His books include "American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faith," "Baptists in America: A History," "Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots" and the newest "Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father" The Exodus ... GUEST Dr Tremper Longman ... Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA ... He has authored or coauthored more than 30 books, including "The Lost World of the Flood” and "How to Read Proverbs" What is freedom? ... GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Sr Pastor, Memorial Park Evangelical Presbyterian ChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many of the Founding Fathers went to Seminary? ... GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd, distinguished professor of history & associate director of the Insitute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University ... His books include "American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faith," "Baptists in America: A History," "Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots" and the newest "Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father" The Exodus ... GUEST Dr Tremper Longman ... Distinguished Scholar and Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA ... He has authored or coauthored more than 30 books, including "The Lost World of the Flood” and "How to Read Proverbs" What is freedom? ... GUEST Rev Dr Dean Weaver ... Sr Pastor, Memorial Park Evangelical Presbyterian ChurchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American History, Volume 1: 1492-1877 surveys the broad sweep of American history from the first Native American societies to the end of the Reconstruction period, following the Civil War. Drawing on a deep range of research and years of classroom teaching experience, Thomas S. Kidd offers students an engaging overview of the first half of American history. The volume features illuminating stories of people from well-known presidents and generals, to lesser-known men and women who struggled under slavery and other forms of oppression to make their place in American life. The role of Christianity in America is central in this book. Americans' faith sometimes inspired awakenings and the search for an equitable society, but at other times it justified violence and inequality. Students will come away from American History, Volume 1: 1492-1877 better prepared to grapple with the challenges presented by the history of America's founding, the problem of slavery, and our nation's political tradition.-Thomas S. Kidd is the Distinguished Professor of History, James Vardaman Endowed Professor of History and Associate Director, Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. He is the author of many books, including Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots, George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father, American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faiths, God of Liberty: A Religious History of the American Revolution, The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical Christianity in Colonial America, Baptists in America: A History with Barry Hankins, and Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father. You can follow him on Twitter @ThomasSKidd.---Support for the Age of Jackson Podcast was provided by Isabelle Laskari, Jared Riddick, John Muller, Julianne Johnson, Laura Lochner, Mark Etherton, Marshall Steinbaum, Martha S. Jones, Michael Gorodiloff, Mitchell Oxford, Richard D. Brown, Rod, Rosa, Stephen Campbell, and Victoria Johnson, Alice Burton, as well as Andrew Jackson's Hermitage​ in Nashville, TN.

The Match: Tiger v Phil, pay-per-view, Thanksgiving weekend: will you pay? Our Most Neglected Spiritual Discipline - Brian G. Hedges serves as lead pastor of Redeemer Church in Niles, Michigan. He’s the author of several books, including Christ Formed in You, Active Spirituality, and Watchfulness: Recovering a Lost Spiritual Discipline. How Presidents Choose to Lead: Learning From Our Commander-in-Chiefs' good choices, and bad ones. Thomas Kidd, distinguished professor of history & associate director of the Insitute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University ... His books include "American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faith," "Baptists in America: A History," "Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots" and the new "Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father" Is coconut oil good for you or bad for you? A groudbreaking study of WWI: "A Hobbit, A Wardrobe and A Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1915-1918" Dr Joseph Loconte, Associate Professor of History at the King’s College in NY City. V Neck or Crew Neck? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Match: Tiger v Phil, pay-per-view, Thanksgiving weekend: will you pay? Our Most Neglected Spiritual Discipline - Brian G. Hedges serves as lead pastor of Redeemer Church in Niles, Michigan. He’s the author of several books, including Christ Formed in You, Active Spirituality, and Watchfulness: Recovering a Lost Spiritual Discipline. How Presidents Choose to Lead: Learning From Our Commander-in-Chiefs' good choices, and bad ones. Thomas Kidd, distinguished professor of history & associate director of the Insitute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University ... His books include "American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faith," "Baptists in America: A History," "Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots" and the new "Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father" Is coconut oil good for you or bad for you? A groudbreaking study of WWI: "A Hobbit, A Wardrobe and A Great War: How J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Rediscovered Faith, Friendship, and Heroism in the Cataclysm of 1915-1918" Dr Joseph Loconte, Associate Professor of History at the King’s College in NY City. V Neck or Crew Neck? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Weekend has begun ... in honor of the Queen of England inviting President Trump for tea at Buckingham Palace, we are drinking tea ourselves, throughout today's show ... yesterday the Emmy nominations were announced: What are the best TV shows you're currently watching? Network TV or streaming. Higher Education, how to love a college student, and the shows he likes best of TV currently ... GUEST Vince Burens ... is the President and CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach ... Vince has worked for the CCO for 18yrs in different capacities, & lives with his wife & kids in Pittsburgh. How Presidents Choose to Lead: Learning From Our Commander-in-Chiefs' good choices, and bad ones ... GUEST Thomas Kidd, distinguished professor of history & associate director of the Insitute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University ... His books include "American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faith," "Baptists in America: A History," "Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots" and the new "Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father". just got back from 6 months in France: what's different there, than here? ... GUEST Margaret Terry, author of "Dear Deb: A Woman with Cancer, A friend with Secrets & the Letters that Became Their Miracle" ... She leads one of the largest book clubs in Canada with over 100 members & loves how sharing stories helps build new friendships ... Margaret is a foodie whose love of food has taken her to over 37 countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your Weekend has begun ... in honor of the Queen of England inviting President Trump for tea at Buckingham Palace, we are drinking tea ourselves, throughout today's show ... yesterday the Emmy nominations were announced: What are the best TV shows you're currently watching? Network TV or streaming. Higher Education, how to love a college student, and the shows he likes best of TV currently ... GUEST Vince Burens ... is the President and CEO of the Coalition for Christian Outreach ... Vince has worked for the CCO for 18yrs in different capacities, & lives with his wife & kids in Pittsburgh. How Presidents Choose to Lead: Learning From Our Commander-in-Chiefs' good choices, and bad ones ... GUEST Thomas Kidd, distinguished professor of history & associate director of the Insitute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University ... His books include "American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faith," "Baptists in America: A History," "Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots" and the new "Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father". just got back from 6 months in France: what's different there, than here? ... GUEST Margaret Terry, author of "Dear Deb: A Woman with Cancer, A friend with Secrets & the Letters that Became Their Miracle" ... She leads one of the largest book clubs in Canada with over 100 members & loves how sharing stories helps build new friendships ... Margaret is a foodie whose love of food has taken her to over 37 countries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We remember Benjamin Franklin as an accomplished printer, scientist, and statesman. Someone who came from humble beginnings and made his own way in the world. Rarely do we remember Franklin as a man of faith. Benjamin Franklin spent more time grappling with questions of religion, faith, virtue, and morality in his writing than about any other topic. Thomas S. Kidd, a Professor of History at Baylor University and author of Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father, leads us on a detailed exploration of the religious life of Benjamin Franklin. Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/169   Sponsor Links Omohundro Institute The Great Courses Plus (Free Trial)   Complementary Episodes Episode 001: James Green, The Library Company of Philadelphia Episode 022: Vivian Bruce Conger, Deborah Read Franklin & Sally Franklin Bache Episode 025: Jessica Parr, Inventing George Whitefield Episode 031: Michael Hattem, The Papers of Benjamin Franklin Episode 141: Drafting the Declaration of Independence Episode 149: George Goodwin, Benjamin Franklin in London Helpful Show Links Ben Franklin's World Facebook Page Join the Ben Franklin's World Community Sign-up for the Franklin Gazette Newsletter Ben Franklin's World iOS App Ben Franklin's World Android App   *Books purchased through this link will help support the production of Ben Franklin's World.

Welcome to the 102nd episode of Equipping You in Grace. On today's episode, Dave Jenkins interviews Dr. Thomas Kidd about his book Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father (Yale University Press, 2017). What you’ll hear in this episode: Dr. Kidd's life, marriage, ministry, and upcoming writing projects. The Founding Fathers and whether they were Christians or not. A brief sketch of what deism is. Dr. Kidd’s process for writing books on American history. The major events of Benjamin Franklin’s life. How Franklin came to know George Whitefield. What influence Whitefield had on Franklin. Franklin’s religious and theological perspective. Why Christians should read and study American history. About the Guest: Thomas S. Kidd is distinguished professor of history and associate director of the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. His books include American Colonial History: Clashing Cultures and Faiths, Baptists in America: A History, Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots, and George Whitefield: America’s Spiritual Founding Father. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Equipping You in Grace!

We talk to Thomas Kidd professor of history at Baylor, Associate Director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion and author of the new book Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father. After that, Bruce Walker and Marc talk about the recently released Mavis Staples concert album I'll Take You There: An All-Star Concert Celebration. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen to author, historian, and professor Thomas Kidd and I discuss multipack of topics on writing. George Whitfield used the technology and platform of his day for the spread of the gospel. What can we learn from him and our writing? Is platform wrong? Social media can do a lot of good things—if it weren't for Twitter, Dr. Kidd and I would have never connected. Listen as Dr. Kidd and I navigate it all. Today's music: Purple Dinosaur by nobigdyl Sign up for Dr. Kidd's newsletter: https://t.co/ayd1BCspeS Dr. Kidd's books: Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father, http://amzn.to/2qTuXYJ George Whitefield: America's Spiritual Founding Father, http://amzn.to/2pXiqWP Find the rest of his books here: http://amzn.to/2ps0VuI Twitter: @ThomasSKidd, me: @mrmedders My blog: http://jamedders.com/ My books on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2pshkzpSponsored By:Christian Standard Bible: Today's show is brought to you by The Christian Standard Bible. Offering an optimal blend of accuracy and readability, the CSB helps readers make a deeper connection with God’s Word and inspires lifelong discipleship. The CSB is equally suited for serious study or sharing with your neighbor hearing God’s Word for the very first time. Learn more at CSBible.com