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, this conversation looks at the connection between faith, liberty, and civic life. Like the video, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more discussions on faith, history, culture, and the Bible.
00:00 - Christianity and America’s Founding
01:24 - Should Christians Be Involved in Government?
07:48 - Christianity’s Influence on Western Culture
10:28 - The Bible, Government, and the Constitution
13:01 - Was the American Revolution Biblically Justified?
14:39 - The Great Awakening and Colonial Christianity
15:29 - Religious Persecution Before the Revolution
19:08 - Acts 5:29 and Resistance to Government
20:11 - John Witherspoon and Revolutionary Ideas
22:31 - Franklin, God-Given Rights, and Revolution
24:28 - The “Presbyterian Rebellion” and Black Regiment
27:03 - The RAIL Foundations of American Government
29:41 - The Bible and the Founders
32:05 - Individual Liberty and Limited Government
34:40 - The Bill of Rights and God-Given Rights
36:50 - Faith, Politics, and Christian Citizenship
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