In God We Trusted

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Will and Sam explore the biblical ideas, religious movements, pastors, founders, and historical events they believe influenced America’s founding principles, including religious liberty, natural law, individual rights, limited government, and the Constitution. From the Great Awakening and imprisoned colonial preachers to John Witherspoon, Patrick Henry, and the Declaration of Independence...

What does the Bible teach about revolution, and what can history show us about where revolutionary movements often lead? In this episode of In God We Trusted, Sam and Will examine biblical examples including Abimelech, Absalom, Jeroboam, and Jehu, then connect those patterns to modern politics and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. They discuss political extremism, unlikely alliances, the dangers of tearing down existing institutions, an...

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This episode of God We Trusted examines the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in America. Will and Sam discuss court decisions, public policy, universities, online dangers, and efforts to change how society talks about sexual attraction to minors. They review reported findings...

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Sam and Will examine the UK grooming gang scandal: tracing the history from the 2012 Rochdale convictions through multiple government inquiries that confirmed widespread child sexual exploitation across at least 149 British towns. They explore how political correctness and fear of being labeled racist led officials to suppress evidence, dismiss victims, and allow predators to operate freely for...

This is a behind-the-scenes blooper episode of In God We Trusted, where hosts Will and Sam share the funniest outtakes from their recording sessions. You'll catch failed show intros, off-topic debates about whether we'll be naked in heaven, random tangents about goatees, and the crew trying to keep things on track while planning their Islam series. The guys also joke about government shutdowns, hypothetical gross-out questions, and...

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Will and Sam explore the disturbing history of child sacrifice across every continent and century, from the Canaanites and Romans to the Aztecs and beyond. They examine what Genesis 22 teaches about how the God of the Bible is fundamentally different from the false gods that demanded child sacrifice. The Bible repeatedly calls God's people to choose life over death, and wherever Christianity ha...

In this episode of God We Trusted, hosts Will and Sam explore the incredible true story of St. Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan who boldly confronted Emperor Theodosius of the Roman Empire. You'll learn how Christianity transformed Western civilization through human dignity, literacy, universities, and civil rights. Discover how Ambrose went from provincial governor to one of the most influential church leaders in history, and how his ...

In this episode of In God We Trust, Sam and Will trace the history of progressive Christianity and how major denominations drifted away from the Bible. From the Christian founding of America's top universities to the rise of liberal theology in Germany, they explore how figures like Friedrich Schleiermacher redefined faith as feeling rather than truth. We cover key turning points like the Andover Seminary controversy, the Social Go...

In this episode, Sam and Will explain what secularism means and why it is not the “neutral” option many people assume it is. The conversation defines secularism as separating society, government, and major institutions from religious belief and anything supernatural. It then walks through historical examples and quotes (including Richard Dawkins) to discuss what gets replaced when Christianity is pushed out of public li...

In this episode, Will and Sam talk about physician-assisted suicide and ask a simple question: what does the Bible teach about life and death? They start with the idea that God is the author of life, that human beings bear God’s image, and that Scripture consistently values life. The conversation explains why suicide is seen as self-murder and why Christians believe we do not have the authority to end our own lives. They also...

In this episode of God We Trusted, Will and Sam talk about the Second Amendment and whether the Bible gives Christians “license” to carry guns for self-defense and opposition to tyranny. They discuss why this topic needs nuance, especially when public debates turn into caricatures and tragedy is used to shut down honest conversation. The episode walks through Scripture on the heart behind violence (Matthew 15:19), the i...

In this episode of God We Trusted, Will and Sam examine Islam from a Christian perspective and ask how the Bible describes false teachers and religions outside Christianity. They discuss Jesus’ warning about false prophets, Paul’s teaching about deceitful spirits, and several Bible passages they believe frame false religion as demonic. The conversation also compares the Bible’s view of demons and fallen angels wit...

In this episode, the Will and Sam discuss Muhammad’s view of the Torah and the Gospel and explain what they call the “Islamic dilemma.” They argue that the Qur’an affirms earlier scriptures while also disagreeing with key Christian teachings about Jesus, the crucifixion, salvation, and the Trinity. The conversation also walks through several Old Testament and New Testament stories, pointing out places where ...

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Will and Sam continue their series on Islam by focusing on the treatment of women. They say they will examine what the Quran, the Hadith, and examples from Muhammad teach about women, and why those teachings matter as Islam grows in Western culture. They also give historical background on how women were treated in the ancient world, and they contrast that with the impact they say Christianity h...

In this episode of "In God We Trust," Will and Sam continue their discussion on Islam, focusing on its history after the Crusades and its impact on Christian territories. They compare the teachings and expansion of Islam with biblical accounts of conquest, highlighting key differences between the Quran and the Bible regarding war, slavery, and human dignity. The conversation covers the rise and fall of major Islamic caliphates, the...

In this episode of "In God We Trusted," Will and Sam dive deep into the dramatic transformation of Muhammad’s leadership and the shift from peaceful beginnings to an era of conquest and expansion. They explore the pivotal battles, the changing attitudes toward other faiths, and the historical impact of these events on the world. The discussion covers the rise of militant strategies, the treatment of captives, and the far-reac...

In this episode of God We Trusted, Will and Sam take a respectful, text-first look at Islam—what Muslims believe, where those beliefs come from, and how Islamic sources describe key figures like Muhammad, Abraham, and Jesus. They walk through the role of the Qur’an, Hadith, Sunnah, and Sharia, then explore major themes that shape Islamic teaching (prophets, revelation, spiritual encounters, and the militarization of ear...

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Will and Sam dig into the debate over parental rights: the Bible’s vision for the family (Deuteronomy 6), how public education expanded its role, and why American law historically protected parents as the primary decision-makers. They walk through landmark court moments, recent district policies, and headline cases—from opt-out fights to secret social transitions—then close wi...

This episode of In God We Trusted tackles the global fertility decline—what “replacement rate” means, where rates are falling, and why it matters for economies, culture, and faith. Will and Sam contrast overpopulation fears with present demographic realities, explore biblical teaching on family and life, and survey pronatalist policies from Singapore to Hungary—asking what actually changes hearts. Stay to th...