In Episode 71 of the 'Noble American Lives Podcast,' Bill Benson continues reading from the second half of Chapter 11 of his book, delving into the estranged relationship between George Whitefield and John Wesley during the Great Awakening. This episode explores the events leading up to and following Wesley's public denunciation of Whitefield, the subsequent division within their congregations, Whitefield's struggles including financial challenges and threat of imprisonment, and his eventual efforts to rebuild his followers and mend the schism, culminating in his successful return to evangelism. (01:07) Roger Williams and Cotton Mather (02:31) Thomas Paine and George Whitefield (03:15) George Whitefield's Biography (03:28) George Whitefield and John Wesley Estranged (04:28) Challenges and Triumphs of George Whitefield (10:24) Rebuilding and Evangelizing (18:04) Conflict with John Wesley (22:04) Missionary Journey and Evangelism (24:10) Preparing for Scotland