Providential America

In today's episode we take a closer look at one of Abraham Lincoln's most famous speeches: His Second Inaugural Address. We will explore how this speech was really more like a sermon preached by Lincoln, and how he pointed to Divine Providence as the great Author of the history of the Civil War. 

This episode takes a closer look at President Franklin Roosevelt's national call to prayer in the hours following the successful invasion of Normandy, France by Allied forces on June 6, 1944. 

In this episode we will be taking a look at what was perhaps the lowest point of the American Revolution for George Washington’s army at Valley Forge. We’ll explore the role that Christian faith played throughout this chapter of the revolution, and how Divine Providence was acknowledged and praised as a result.

In this special bonus episode, we commemorate America's 250th birthday by taking a look at the circumstances surrounding the creation of the Declaration of Independence. We also discuss the importance of the principles within the Declaration of Independence and how these things relate to the Hand of Divine Providence. 

One of the most influential but often-overlooked early Patriots at the start of the American Revolution was Pastor Jonas Clarke of Lexington. This episode takes a closer look at his story and explains his connection with the "shot heard 'round the world" on Lexington Green on April 19, 1775. 

In this episode we focus on a special request Patton made for prayer in the days leading up to the Battle of the Bulge. Few today think of Patton as a praying man, but history shows us that he absolutely believed in the power of prayer. This story highlights that fact. 

In this episode we take a look at the first education law to ever be passed in America, and we examine the tradition of the use of the Bible in early American education. 

In this episode we take a look at an often-overlooked request from Benjamin Franklin at the Constitutional Convention. 

In this episode we take a look at a story involving Divine Providence saving the life of a young George Washington, and we explore the lessons this story should teach us in our modern day. 

In this episode we explore a little of the origin of the phrase "separation of church and state," in the United States and what it actually means. We also hear the story of one of the most unique gifts a President of the United States has ever received. 

In this episode we take a look at the story behind one of the most beautiful moments in the classic Christmas film "It's a Wonderful Life." We also discuss the importance of trusting in God during our times of despair and anxiety. 

This episode explores the story behind Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Christmas Bells," which was eventually put to music as the Christmas carol "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day." This special episode is very fitting for this Christmas season. 

In this episode we examine the story of Roger Williams and his defense of religious liberty. It cost him dearly for a time, but he stood strong in the face of persecution for the sake of the freedom of conscience. 

In this episode we explore the roots of the United States being referred to as "A Shining City Upon a Hill" and how that concept should still be applied in our nation today. 

This episode takes a look at how two presidents in America's history helped set a standard for what a national day of Thanksgiving truly means. 

In this episode we take a look at the story of the Pilgrims, from their persecution in England, to their crossing of the Atlantic and their first couple of years in the colony of Plymouth. We explore how their devotion to Christ, their steadfastness in the midst of tragedy, and their dedication to spreading the Gospel teach us lessons which should still be applied in our modern day. 

The name "Squanto" is often brought up around Thanksgiving, but few know much of his story beyond teaching the Pilgrims how to grow corn. The Pilgrims regarded Squanto as "A special instrument sent of God." This is the story of how Squanto was used by Divine Providence to save lives and help shape American history.

As the premiere of season 1 approaches, this brief intro explains the kind of principles we will be covering in future episodes. In particular, it is important that we understand that the hand of Divine Providence has been present and evident throughout the stories of American history. Let's explore those stories together.