Send a message to “Faith Ignited”There is perhaps no founding father whose memory has been more maligned than Thomas Jefferson’s. This episode is part one of two episodes in defense of both his character as well as the ideals he so cherished. The more you learn about this remarkable man, the more you will come to see that he truly believed that “All men are created equal” and that truth is indeed, “self evident”.Resources:The Real Thomas Jefferson by Andrew M. Allison7 Miracles That Saved America by Chris Stewart and Ted StewartThe Miracle of Freedom by Chris Stewart and Ted StewartThe American Story: The Beginnings by Tim Barton and David BartonThomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Chinard Gilberthttps://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.503396/page/n12/mode/1up
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In The Shadows
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”History often overlooks some of the most remarkable people, yet their contributions are no less profound. Discover the story of America’s first double agent and how his actions influenced the outcome of the American Revolution.Resources:The American Story: The Beginnings by Tim Barton and David BartonLafayette: Harlow Giles Ungerhttps://www.ouramericanrevolution.org/index.cfm/people/view/pp0053https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/james-armistead-lafayettehttps://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/james-armistead-lafayettehttps://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/revolutionary-war/spying-and-espionage/american-spies-revolution/lafayettes
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God Has No Country
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”History contains more thrilling and remarkable stories than anything that’s been fabricated by man's imagination. The story told in this episode is full of intrigue, danger and even a classic hero and villain. More importantly, it contains powerful lessons on humanity and faith. Despite being one of the most incredible stories from WW2, It’s little known today. Learn about one of the largest escape organizations in history, and the man behind it— rightly dubbed the Pimpernel of the Vatican. Resources:The Scarlet and the Black: by JP GallagherThe Vatican Pimpernel: by Brian Fleming
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In Virtue's Cause
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”The historical figure discussed in this episode is a subject of debate in many circles, all of whom seem to have polarized opinions on his character and beliefs. When one analyzes Benjamin Franklin’s own words and experiences, it becomes clear what an extraordinary person he really was. Learn about the man behind the misconceptions and discover a Founding Father whose name is truly worthy of our honor.For those who have sent me messages, I want you to know that the platform does not allow me to respond, so here is my response saying thank you so much for your support! It is appreciated more than I can say, and rest assured that I will continue to release episodes. Some subjects just take more time than others, but I have every intention of continuing this work of purifying our history. Thank you!Resources:The Real Benjamin Franklin: by Andrew M. Allisonhttps://www2.latech.edu/~bmagee/212/franklin/stiles_letter.htmhttps://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/benfranklin.htm
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The Fire of Liberty
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”After fighting a revolution, America thought it was finished contending with Britain, until the war of 1812 once again placed the patriots in peril. With the capitol in ashes, the arm of God was once again needed to save the infant nation from ruin. Learn the events that produced the words, "The land of the free and the home of the brave."Resources:What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key, A Life by Marc LeepsonGods Courageous Composer Francis Scott Key by David Collinshttps://afb.org/HelenKellerArchive?a=p&p=helenkellerdocumentdisplay&d=A-HK01-07-B140-F01-016&https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/fort-mchenry-and-the-war-of-1812https://maryland1812.com/francis-scott-keys-tells-a-story-of-september-1814/https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/artwork/dolley-madison-comes-to-the-rescuehttps://constitutioncenter.org/amp/blog/on-this-day-the-british-set-fire-to-washington-d-chttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKfw8nysLA&pp=ygUbd2FsbCBidWlsZGVycyBzdGFyIHNwYW5nbGVkhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qn-Lgq1Btw&t=275s&pp=ygUbd2FsbCBidWlsZGVycyBzdGFyIHNwYW5nbGVk
Immersive, real stories from history, seen through the lens of faith. Fact is often more surprising than fiction, and the listeners may find themselves surprised by what was left out of their history books.
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