Faith Ignited

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” Benjamin Rush is a name most people have never heard of. This man, who has essentially vanished from our textbooks, was among our most influential founding fathers, and the only medical doctor to sign the Declaration of Independence. Discover the faith of this remarkable patriot who spent his whole life trying to heal a nation. Resources: The Autobiography of Benjamin Rush: His Travels Through Life The-Autobiography-of-Benjamin-Rush.pdf Dr. Benjamin Rush: the Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation by Harlow Giles Unger Benjamin Rush: Signer of the Declaration of Independence by David Barton https://youtu.be/HKsmK-ps1JE?si=M81LrVSPyQHR2YvB

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” This last episode defending the life and character of Thomas Jefferson centers on his faith. Though many today claim he was an atheist who despised religion in the public sphere, his words and actions tell us the exact opposite. Learn about a prophetic dream that led to a powerful reconciliation, and the truth behind accusations like the"Jefferson Bible". Resources: The Jefferson Lies: by David Barton The Real Thomas Jefferson: by Andrew M Allison Dr. Benjamin Rush the Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation: by Harlow Giles Unger Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: by Brian Kilmeade https://www.history.com/articles/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-louisiana-purchase https://wjmi.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-remarkable-dream-of-benjamin-rush.html?m=1 https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/03-13-02-0353 https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/03-13-02-0353#X70EB977F-E68C-4691-85AA-870F37AE0C67

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” "Truth is great and will prevail." The man who said these words is arguably the most defamed of our founding fathers. Perhaps the worst accusation laid against Thomas Jefferson is that he fathered children with one of his slaves. This episode lays out a case in defense of his morality and shows a man whose commitment to truth and freedom truly knew no bounds. Resources: The Real Thomas Jefferson by Andrew M. Allison The Jefferson Lies by David Barton https://as.nyu.edu/research-centers/deutscheshaus/cultural-program/events/fall-2013/thomas-jefferson-and-alexander-von-humboldt-the-transatlantic-pu.html https://www.monticello.org/exhibits-events/livestreams-videos-and-podcasts/humboldt-mhpod/

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 three 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. Allison 7 Miracles That Saved America by Chris Stewart and Ted Stewart The Miracle of Freedom by Chris Stewart and Ted Stewart The American Story: The Beginnings by Tim Barton and David Barton Thomas Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism by Chinard Gilbert https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.503396/page/n12/mode/1up

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 Barton Lafayette: Harlow Giles Unger https://www.ouramericanrevolution.org/index.cfm/people/view/pp0053 https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/james-armistead-lafayette https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/james-armistead-lafayette https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/revolutionary-war/spying-and-espionage/american-spies-revolution/lafayettes

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 Gallagher The Vatican Pimpernel: by Brian Fleming

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. Allison https://www2.latech.edu/~bmagee/212/franklin/stiles_letter.htm https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/benfranklin.htm

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 Leepson Gods Courageous Composer Francis Scott Key by David Collins https://afb.org/HelenKellerArchive?a=p&p=helenkellerdocumentdisplay&d=A-HK01-07-B140-F01-016& https://billofrightsinstitute.org/essays/fort-mchenry-and-the-war-of-1812 https://maryland1812.com/francis-scott-keys-tells-a-story-of-september-1814/ https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/artwork/dolley-madison-comes-to-the-rescue https://constitutioncenter.org/amp/blog/on-this-day-the-british-set-fire-to-washington-d-c https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zDKfw8nysLA&pp=ygUbd2FsbCBidWlsZGVycyBzdGFyIHNwYW5nbGVk https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qn-Lgq1Btw&t=275s&pp=ygUbd2FsbCBidWlsZGVycyBzdGFyIHNwYW5nbGVk

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” In a time when faith is largely ridiculed and seen as foolish, we often forget that some of the most brilliant people in history had a firm belief in a Divine Creator. This episode discusses a contemporary of Charles Darwin whose name has been lost to the world because he stayed true to his beliefs. The great natural scientist’s life holds a much needed lesson for our day. Resources: Agassiz’s thoughts on the origin of species: https://wwnorton.com/college/history/archive/resources/documents/ch21_04.htm#:~:text=The%20foremost%20critic%20of%20Darwinism,challenge%20to%20Darwin's%20new%20thesis https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/6078/pg6078-images.html https://www.bartleby.com/lit-hub/poems-of-places-an-anthology-in-31-volumes/the-prayer-of-agassiz-3/ https://www.jstor.org/stable/18118 https://en.m.wikisource.org/wiki/Popular_Science_Monthly/Volume_40/April_1892/Agassiz_at_Penikese http://kids.ochristian.com/Biographies-for-Children/Louis-Agassiz.shtml https://www.biblestudytools.com/hebrews/11-3-compare.html#google_vignette The Other Eminent Men of Wilford Woodruff by: Vicki Jo Anderson

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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.pdf https://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

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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 https://www.iwp.edu/articles/2018/01/12/the-dechristianization-of-france-during-the-french-revolution/

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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-lafayette https://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#

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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. America’s Destiny Choosing God’s 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

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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/honor https://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/

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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 McClellan’s Dream: https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Research/Digital-Library/Record?libID=o51499 Abraham Lincoln’s 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

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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_Bradford https://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.

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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=iAQB https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bOVuJZ41bV0&list=PL2Tn2MhKrkFMhE_W1MfxEZ_we5CEqioCa&index=4&pp=iAQB

Send a message to “Faith Ignited” 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.