On August 3, two men stepped into uncertain futures for very different reasons. Christopher Columbus sailed west across the Atlantic on a voyage marked by extraordinary daring—and by consequences that brought conquest and suffering to Indigenous peoples. Nearly two centuries later, Baptist minister George Fownes stood before a persecuted congregation and declared, “Let the Devil do his worst.”

This episode considers the difference between courage and faithfulness, reminding us that conviction alone does not make a cause righteous. True faith is not certainty about the road ahead; it is confidence in the One who calls us forward.

As a special bonus, the episode concludes with “Worth It All,” an original song inspired by the courage and perseverance of George Fownes. Lyrics by Matt Tullos, with music and performance created through Suno. The song is also available separately as a bonus episode.

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