Because They Were Brave

What was the turning point in the Constitutional Convention? It involves Benjamin Franklin and proved to be just what our nation needed in a time of desperation. 

The United States won their independence from Great Britain in 1783, but a new issue was staring them in the face- what kind of government could this new nation put into place that would ensure their induvidual freedoms? This episode will walk you through the basics of the Constitutional Convention and what came from it.

Come and learn about one of the most significant events in George Washington's life. One that had many claiming that the divine hand of Providence protected and preserved him for something great. 

"The Great Spirit protects that man (Washington), and guides his destinies- he will become the chief of nations, and a people yet unborn will hail him as the founder of a mighty empire."

The American Revolution lasted a grueling 6 years. Both sides were tired, both losing hope, and both running out of men and supplies. In this podcast episode, we will learn about a man who became instrumental in the victory at Yorktown, resulting in the British surrend and the end of the war.

How many times can the Continental Army come face to face with defeat and somehow still come out on top? The answer seems to be- as many times as it takes. In this eisode, we hear about a series of unfortunate events on the side of the British that will lead to a surprise attack at Trenton, New Jersey. It is clear that God's hand was helping America in the Revolution. 

The Battle of Long Island was a loss for the colonies, but it is still worth knowing about. God still had a hand in the outcome and because of that, the Continental Army would be able to continue the fight for freedom.

How was the brand new, ill-trained Continental Army able to defeat the most powerful army in the world during the American Revolution? Come listen and learn about just one of many accounts of how God's intervention helped America in her time of need.

We all know the infamous words written in the Declaration of Independence "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are chreated equal..." 

But did you know that Thomas Jefferson's first draft of the declaration contained a very important grievance to the King that was then removed before it became official?

Come listen to what that was and why it was removed!

This is the last epoisode of our season talking about the Pilgrims. Although their history goes on for many more decades, it is important to know why we focused so heavily on the first group of Pilgrims that came to America and what took place the first year they were here. 

There can be good and bad found in all histories. It is important to know both. It is possible to learn from the past as well as be proud of our past. 

Come learn about the first Thanksgiving that the Pilgrims had in Plymouth, and who was there to celebrate their great harvest with them!