Podcasts about founding faith

As your host, Jesse Cope, I invite you on a heartfelt exploration of America's spiritual bedrock, where we seek to illuminate the path our nation's forebears have set for us. From the Homestead's latest updates to a prayer steeped in hope and faith, we delve into the fabric of our country's Christian heritage. With a nod to the Bible's presence in presidential oaths and the divine wisdom guiding leaders like Lincoln, this episode is an open invitation to reaffirm our commitment to the values that are the cornerstone of our society.This deep dive into our past isn't just an exercise in nostalgia; it raises crucial questions about the content of our children's education, and the moral compass guiding us through today's contentious debates, like those surrounding abortion. By drawing stark parallels between Lincoln's era and our present day, we confront the spiritual implications of our collective choices. Embark with me as we bless our families and our nation, and ponder how to nurture a future that celebrates love, intention, and the timeless principles that are the hallmark of the American soul.Support the Show.The American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

“It cannot be emphasized too clearly and too often that this nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ.”—Patrick Henry The American Soul Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/theamericansoulpodcast

“He who made all men hath made the truths necessary to human happiness obvious to all... Our forefathers opened the Bible to all.”—SAMUEL ADAMSThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/theamericansoulpodcast

America is a Christian republic.  We were designed for a people who followed the teachings of Christ in both their private and public lives.  Without that our country dies.  Listen to our history and heritage instead of the modern lies of the left.

#009 - My dear friends, today I discuss how to deal with the current situation of the corona virus. As with any challenging situation we can have one of two responses: fear or faith. The devil tries to whittle away at your faith, but you can stay strong in the Lord Jesus Christ. We look at one harrowing event in history that shows how our founding fathers and mothers kept their faith alive. We also look at the Apostle Paul's amazing ordeals that he sufferred though in order to bring a large part of the Bible to us nearly single handedly.In this episode, we also look at how every one has doubt, even John the Bapist, who Jesus said was the greatest man born of a woman. We also see how Jesus deftly handled John's doubts in Matthew chapter 11.Our Founders endured great perils, but left for us a legacy of faith. What kind of legacy do you want to leave for future generations who study how we reacted to the corona virus? Do you want to leave a legacy of fear or a legacy of faith? Let's be strong in the Lord and be an example of faith for those around us!

Sacred Liberty offers a dramatic, sweeping survey of how America built a unique model of religious freedom, perhaps the nation's "greatest invention". Steven Waldman, the best-selling author of Founding Faith, shows how early ideas about religious liberty were tested and refined amid the brutal persecution of Catholics, Baptists, Mormons, Quakers, African slaves, Native Americans, Muslims, Jews, and Jehovah's Witnesses. American leaders drove religious freedom forward - figures like James Madison, George Washington, the World War II presidents (Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower) and even George W. Bush. But the biggest heroes were the regular Americans - people like Mary Dyer, Marie Barnett, and W. D. Mohammed - who risked their lives or reputations by demanding to practice their faiths freely. Just as the documentary Eyes on the Prize captured the rich drama of the civil rights movement, Sacred Liberty brings to life the remarkable story of how America became one of the few nations in world history that has religious freedom, diversity and high levels of piety at the same time. Finally, Sacred Liberty provides a road map for how, in the face of modern threats to religious freedom, this great achievement can be preserved.

Sacred Liberty: America's Long, Bloody, and Ongoing Struggle for Religious Freedom offers a dramatic, sweeping survey of how America built a unique model of religious freedom, perhaps the nation's “greatest invention.” Steven Waldman, the bestselling author of Founding Faith, shows how early ideas about religious liberty were tested and refined amidst the brutal persecution of Catholics, Baptists, Mormons, Quakers, African slaves, Native Americans, Muslims, Jews, and Jehovah's Witnesses. American leaders drove religious freedom forward--figures like James Madison, George Washington, the World War II presidents (Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower) and even George W. Bush. But the biggest heroes were the regular Americans – people like Mary Dyer, Marie Barnett and W.D. Mohammed -- who risked their lives or reputations by demanding to practice their faiths freely.Just as the documentary Eyes on the Prize captured the rich drama of the civil rights movement, Sacred Liberty: America's Long, Bloody, and Ongoing Struggle for Religious Freedom brings to life the remarkable story of how America became one of the few nations in world history that has religious freedom, diversity and high levels of piety at the same time. Finally, Sacred Liberty provides a roadmap for how, in the face of modern threats to religious freedom, this great achievement can be preserved.-Steven Waldman is the national bestselling author of Founding Faith: How Our Founding Fathers Forged a Radical New Approach to Religious Liberty and the co-founder of Beliefnet, the award-winning multifaith website. He is now co-founder and President of Report for America, a national service program that places talented journalists into local newsrooms. His writings have also appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Washington Post, Newsweek, National Review, Christianity Today, The Atlantic, First Things, The Washington Monthly, Slate, The New Republic, ​and others. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Amy Cunningham.---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.

This month on Impolite Conversation, we dive into the recent headlines to talk about religious freedom and what Jeff Sessions' Department of Justice really means when it uses that term. Then we turn our attention to Arkansas, where Satanists--or really, "Satanists"--erected a goat-headed idol on the statehouse grounds in Little Rock. And in One Last Thing, Dan has been reading a book-length history of Batman and Tim has been reading stories so short, they fit into a single tweet. Some of the things we discussed in this episode: The executive orders that frame the first topic are cataloged at the White House web site. You can read more about the Religious Liberty Summit here. Two books worth reading on church and state issues: Founding Faith by Steven Waldman and The Culture of Disbelief by Stephen Carter. Three court cases integral to this conversation: Reynolds v. US, Sherbert v. Verner, and Employment Division v. Smith. There were many articles about the protest in Little Rock, but this may be the best one. Oh, and here's the petition to name a piece of a septic system after an Arkansas state legislator. Dan's OLT was The Caped Crusade by Glen Weldon. He recommends the audiobook. Tim's OLT was the Micro Flash Fiction account on Twitter. 0:00-1:34: Introductions 1:35-27:24: Religious Liberty Task Force 27:28-44:47: Protest in Little Rock 44:52-48:32: Dan's OLT 48:33-51:23: Tim's OLT 51:24-52:31: Credits 52:35-53:00: Outtakes

The Founders, Religious Liberty, and the Separation of Church and State with Richard R. John, Ph.D. Why did the founders of our country feel so strongly about religious liberty? How did their life experiences shape their ideas about the relation of church and state? What did they believe about God? Join Columbia University historian Richard R. John as he explores these questions, based loosely on Steven Waldman’s "Founding Faith," an acclaimed history of the founders’ ideas about religion. Professor John will focus especially on the topics of the founders’ thoughts about a Christian America, on the contributions of Jefferson and Madison to our understanding of religious liberty, and on the First Amendment and its legacy.

The Founders, Religious Liberty, and the Separation of Church and State with Richard R. John, Ph.D. Why did the founders of our country feel so strongly about religious liberty? How did their life experiences shape their ideas about the relation of church and state? What did they believe about God? Join Columbia University historian Richard R. John as he explores these questions, based loosely on Steven Waldman’s Founding Faith, an acclaimed history of the founders’ ideas about religion. Professor John will focus especially on the topics of the founders’ thoughts about a Christian America, on the contributions of Jefferson and Madison to our understanding of religious liberty, and on the First Amendment and its legacy.

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/presidential-academy/Session+30+pt2+Kesler.mp3 Focus Reagan seemed to campaign against Roosevelt's legacy, but delighted in pointing out that he voted for him four times. Yet, he seemed to be interested in cutting back the size of the federal government and making its programs less ambitious. What were his purposes in doing so? Was his failure to cut back the size of government due primarily to Reagan's policies during an era of "divided government," or rather more a reflection of FDR's success?   President Bush seems intent on arguing that his policies, both domestic and foreign, derive directly from the principles of the founding. He argues that self-government needs to be re-invigorated and places emphasis on the obligations of citizenship, and sometimes public spiritedness is difficult. He reminds us that citizenship is not a matter of birth and blood, but rather, "we are bound by ideals," and those ideals have to be learned. Is he right? Are his arguments about the philosophical and historical heritage he appeals to persuasive?   Readings: Ronald Reagan: Reagan, "A Time for Choosing" (October 27, 1964) Reagan, "Acceptance Speech" (July 17, 1980) Reagan, "First Inaugural Address" (January 20, 1981) Reagan, "Speech at Westminster" (June 8, 1982) Reagan, "Second Inaugural Address" (January 20, 1985) Reagan, "Farewell Address" (January 11, 1989) George W. Bush: Bush, "First Inaugural Address" (January 20, 2001) Bush, "Remarks at National Day of Prayer & Remembrance" (Sept. 14, 2001) Bush, "Thanksgiving Day Proclamation" (November 16, 2001) Bush, "Remarks to the George C. Marshall ROTC Award Seminar on National Security at Virginia Military Institute" (April 17, 2002) Bush, "Commencement Address to the United States Military Academy at West Point" (June 1, 2002) Bush, "State of the Union Address" (January 28, 2003) Bush, "Speech to the National Endowment for Democracy" (Nov. 6, 2003) Bush, "State of the Union Address" (January 20, 2004) Bush, "Second Inaugural Address" (January 20, 2005) Bush, "President Celebrates Independence Day in West Virginia" (July 4, 2005)   The post Session 30 pt2: The Reagan Era and the New Deal Legacy; George W. Bush’s Founding Faith appeared first on Teaching American History.

Executive Director Paul Glader is joined by Steven Waldman, best-selling author of Founding Faith and co-founder of Report for America to talk about his new book on religious freedom, Sacred Liberty.