The American Experiment remains one of history’s most remarkable undertakings—a rare moment when a people shaped by a robust Christian worldview endeavored to build a government from the ground up, firmly rooted in biblical principles. Unlike nations that emerged under monarchs, tribal hierarchies, or feudal inheritance, early America was deliberately crafted by men who believed that true liberty and justice must be anchored to the law of God. Though far from monolithic—and not without flaws—the founders broadly affirmed that Christianity was indispensable to the health of public virtue and good governance.

In this episode, Lennox Kalifungwa and David Shepard are joined by Dr. Chris Schlect and Dr. Jordan Dorney to explore the religious foundations of the American republic, examining the theological convictions and competing philosophies that helped shape the nation’s character.

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