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.

Chapters

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

38:58 - Closing

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What does the Bible teach about revolution, and what can history show us about where revolutionary movements often lead? In this episode of In God We Trusted, Sam and Will examine biblical examples including Abimelech, Absalom, Jeroboam, and Jehu, then connect those patterns to modern politics and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. They discuss political extremism, unlikely alliances, the dangers of tearing down existing institutions, and why reform may be wiser than revolution. Watch the full conversation, share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode.

Chapters

00:00 - The Dangers of Revolution

01:43 - Revolutions in the Bible

05:03 - Absalom, Jeroboam, and Jehu

10:19 - The Revolutionary Playbook

12:42 - Revolution and American Politics

19:58 - Socialism, Islam, and Political Alliances

30:41 - Lessons From the Iranian Revolution

39:29 - The Cost of Revolution

42:59 - Extremism on the Left and Right

44:26 - Final Lessons From History

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#InGodWeTrusted #BibleAndPolitics #ChristianWorldview #Revolution #BiblicalHistory #AmericanPolitics #IranianRevolution #ChristianPolitics #HistoryLessons #Socialism #PoliticalExtremism #BibleStudy #FaithAndCulture

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This episode of God We Trusted examines the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in America. Will and Sam discuss court decisions, public policy, universities, online dangers, and efforts to change how society talks about sexual attraction to minors. They review reported findings about the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse and educator sexual misconduct in public schools. The conversation also looks at allegations involving the Los Angeles Unified School District and the importance of reporting abuse promptly. Christians are encouraged to speak clearly, demand accountability, and take firm action to protect children from harm. Watch and share this discussion to help others understand why vigilance and child protection matter.

Chapters

00:00:00 - America's Children at Risk

00:03:02 - The Sexual Revolution's Roots

00:03:58 - The 1972 Platform

00:05:36 - Repealing Age Of Consent

00:07:58 - Supreme Court Strikes Down Protections

00:11:00 - The ACLU Sues Again

00:13:46 - State Laws Going Soft

00:15:17 - Professors Defending Pedophilia

00:22:43 - The Oxford Study

00:25:17 - The “Minor Attracted People” Debate

00:28:39 - NAMBLA And The Lawsuit

00:30:51 - Nudist Camps And Parks

00:35:15 - The Numbers In America

00:37:44 - Crisis In Public Schools

00:42:05 - Abuse Claims in Los Angeles Schools

00:45:43 - How Christians Should Protect Children

00:47:02 - Find Your Voice and Speak Up

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#ChildSafety #ProtectKids #ACLU #SupremeCourt #PublicSchools #ChildAbuseAwareness #CultureWar #ChristianWorldview #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #Apologetics #FaithAndCulture #InGodWeTrust

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Sam and Will examine the UK grooming gang scandal: tracing the history from the 2012 Rochdale convictions through multiple government inquiries that confirmed widespread child sexual exploitation across at least 149 British towns. They explore how political correctness and fear of being labeled racist led officials to suppress evidence, dismiss victims, and allow predators to operate freely for decades. They discuss the Jay Report's finding of 1,400 victims in Rotherham alone, the 2022 inquiry confirming the problem was systemic and nationwide, and the 2026 Lowe Report estimating over 250,000 victims. This episode explains why this matters for America as a cautionary tale about unchecked immigration policies and silenced speech. Using Psalm 82, Matthew 18, Proverbs 24, Romans 13, and other passages, they lay out a biblical framework for how Christians are called to defend the vulnerable and hold governments accountable. Whether you are hearing about this issue for the first time or want to know how to respond with courage, this episode equips you to understand the facts and take a stand.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: What is Britain's grooming gang scandal?

00:02:25 - A Warning to America: Why Britain's failures matter for us

00:03:28 - Rochdale 2012: Nine men convicted of grooming British girls

00:05:48 - Oxford 2013: Violent child trafficking ring exposed

00:06:42 - The Jay Report: 1,400 victims found in Rotherham

00:09:50 - Isolated or Systemic: Were these cases truly unique?

00:11:05 - Political Correctness: How fear of racism silenced officials

00:13:17 - Victim Testimonies: The horrific reality of the abuse

00:15:40 - No Action Taken: Why nothing changed after multiple reports

00:18:56 - Telford 2018: Another investigation finds thousands of victims

00:20:20 - Nationwide Crisis: 2022 inquiry proves the problem is everywhere

00:27:07 - Global Spotlight: Elon Musk confronts UK leadership

00:33:01 - The Lowe Report: 250,000+ victims across 149 towns

00:38:46 - Biblical Response: What Christians must do to protect children

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#GroomingGangs #UKGroomingScandal #ProtectChildren #ChristianResponse #BiblicalJustice #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #ImmigrationPolicy #PoliticalCorrectness #Rotherham #JayReport #Matthew18 #Psalm82 #DefendTheVulnerable #InGodWeTrusted

This is a behind-the-scenes blooper episode of In God We Trusted, where hosts Will and Sam share the funniest outtakes from their recording sessions. You'll catch failed show intros, off-topic debates about whether we'll be naked in heaven, random tangents about goatees, and the crew trying to keep things on track while planning their Islam series. The guys also joke about government shutdowns, hypothetical gross-out questions, and the struggles of recording three times a week. If you've ever wondered what Christian content creators are really like off-camera, this episode gives you the unfiltered version. Whether you're new to faith or just love podcast bloopers, this is a fun peek behind the curtain. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Setting Up

00:01:18 - Intro Attempts

00:01:53 - The Kid's Shirt

00:03:46 - Naked in Heaven?

00:05:04 - Random History Tangents

00:06:35 - The Goatee Talk

00:07:40 - Planning the Islam Series

00:10:45 - Gross Hypotheticals

00:14:42 - Government Shutdown Jokes

00:19:34 - Outro Blooper

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In this episode of In God We Trusted, Will and Sam explore the disturbing history of child sacrifice across every continent and century, from the Canaanites and Romans to the Aztecs and beyond. They examine what Genesis 22 teaches about how the God of the Bible is fundamentally different from the false gods that demanded child sacrifice. The Bible repeatedly calls God's people to choose life over death, and wherever Christianity has spread throughout history, these horrific practices have been abolished. The episode also addresses abortion as a modern form of child sacrifice and why the gospel remains the only proven solution to ending it. Whether you are new to the Bible or exploring the Christian faith, this episode will challenge you to understand why God values every human life and what that means for us today. If this episode impacts you, share it with someone who needs to hear the truth about life and faith. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: What is humanity's obsession with child sacrifice?

00:00:28 - Humanity's Brokenness: What child sacrifice reveals about our need for God

00:02:44 - Christianity's Impact: How the gospel changed the world's ethics

00:04:47 - Genesis 22: What God taught Abraham about sacrifice

00:08:46 - Old Testament: Child sacrifice among Israel and its enemies

00:12:07 - Global Pattern: Child sacrifice in every culture throughout history

00:13:19 - Sparta and Rome: How the ancient world treated children

00:16:04 - Carthage and the Celts: How the early church responded

00:19:11 - China and India: Child sacrifice beyond the Western world

00:22:03 - The Americas: Child sacrifice among Native Americans and Aztecs

00:27:23 - Modern Abortion: Child sacrifice by another name

00:30:28 - The Gospel Solution: Why spreading Christianity is the only answer

00:33:38 - Choosing Life: Adoption stories and practical hope

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#ChildSacrifice #Genesis22 #ProLife #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #OldTestament #ChooseLife #ChristianHistory #Abortion #AbrahamAndIsaac #ChristianPodcast #InGodWeTrusted

In this episode of God We Trusted, hosts Will and Sam explore the incredible true story of St. Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan who boldly confronted Emperor Theodosius of the Roman Empire. You'll learn how Christianity transformed Western civilization through human dignity, literacy, universities, and civil rights. Discover how Ambrose went from provincial governor to one of the most influential church leaders in history, and how his teaching even led Augustine to faith. The episode covers two dramatic confrontations between Ambrose and the emperor, including the aftermath of the Massacre of Thessalonica, where 7,000 people were killed. This story shows why the church needs leaders who combine pastoral compassion with prophetic boldness to speak truth to power. If you want to understand how one courageous bishop changed the course of history and what that means for faith today, this episode is for you. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: When the church confronted the Roman Empire

00:01:43 - How Christianity changed Western civilization

00:05:04 - Who was St. Ambrose? His early life explained

00:07:04 - How Ambrose became Bishop of Milan

00:09:06 - How Ambrose led Augustine to faith

00:11:37 - The four traits of a faithful church leader

00:13:52 - First confrontation: The synagogue incident of 388 AD

00:15:45 - Ambrose's bold letter on freedom of speech

00:18:13 - Ambrose preaches directly to the emperor

00:19:57 - The Massacre of Thessalonica explained

00:22:34 - Ambrose calls the emperor to repentance

00:25:50 - Ambrose excommunicates the emperor at the church door

00:27:40 - Theodosius repents and changes Roman law

00:30:47 - Why the church needs boldness today

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#StAmbrose #ChurchHistory #EmperorTheodosius #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #WesternCivilization #Augustine #PropheticVoice #ChurchAndState #EarlyChurch #ChristianApologetics #RomanEmpire #GodWeTrusted #NewChristian

In this episode of In God We Trust, Sam and Will trace the history of progressive Christianity and how major denominations drifted away from the Bible. From the Christian founding of America's top universities to the rise of liberal theology in Germany, they explore how figures like Friedrich Schleiermacher redefined faith as feeling rather than truth. We cover key turning points like the Andover Seminary controversy, the Social Gospel movement, the Five Fundamentals of 1910, and the Scopes Monkey Trial. You'll learn what the six mainline denominations believe today and why churches that abandoned biblical authority have lost more than half their membership. Whether you're new to faith or wondering why some churches look nothing like historic Christianity, this episode gives you the history you need. If this blessed you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: What is progressive Christianity and how did churches drift?

00:02:43 - Christian Founding: How America's top universities started as seminaries

00:06:40 - Schleiermacher: The man who redefined Christianity as a feeling

00:10:00 - Exported to America: How liberal theology infiltrated U.S. seminaries

00:11:39 - Andover Controversy: When seminary professors rejected the Bible

00:14:54 - Social Gospel: Walter Rauschenbusch redefines the church's mission

00:16:44 - Five Fundamentals: The core beliefs every Christian should know

00:18:46 - Fosdick's Sermon: "Shall the Fundamentalists Win?" (1922)

00:21:11 - Scopes Trial: The courtroom battle over faith and evolution

00:26:58 - Institutions Lost: How Princeton and major seminaries fell

00:29:39 - Mainline Denominations: What they believe today

00:35:36 - The Numbers: Why progressive churches are shrinking

00:37:30 - Final Plea: Fight for your church

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#ProgressiveChristianity #ChristianHistory #BibleStudy #NewChristian #ChurchHistory #FiveFundamentals #ScopesMonkeyTrial #LiberalTheology #SocialGospel #MainlineDenominations #ChristianFaith #BibleForBeginners #InGodWeTrust

In this episode, Sam and Will explain what secularism means and why it is not the “neutral” option many people assume it is. The conversation defines secularism as separating society, government, and major institutions from religious belief and anything supernatural. It then walks through historical examples and quotes (including Richard Dawkins) to discuss what gets replaced when Christianity is pushed out of public life. You will also hear a timeline of U.S. history and court decisions that shaped how religion shows up in schools and public spaces. They connect secularism with shifts in education, humanism, and the growth of government programs, especially around the New Deal era. A practical takeaway is to think carefully about what you treat as your highest authority, since something will always fill that role in your life and in a culture. If you found this helpful, check out the channel for more beginner-friendly Christian conversations.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to In God We Trusted

00:00:13 - What is secularism?: Definition and why people call it “good”

00:01:58 - Richard Dawkins quote: “Cultural Christian” and why outcomes matter

00:05:37 - French Revolution example: Replacing religion with secularism

00:08:44 - Founders and early America: Religion, morality, and good government

00:16:47 - What changed?: Darwinism and Marxism as major influences (theory offered)

00:23:19 - Education shift: John Dewey, humanism, and rejecting moral absolutes

00:29:23 - 1947 turning point: Everson case and the “wall” between church and state

00:32:01 - Domino effects: Prayer, Bible reading, Ten Commandments, and more

00:41:04 - Solzhenitsyn conclusion: “Men have forgotten God”

00:43:04 - Closing: Final takeaway and sign-off

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In this episode, Will and Sam talk about physician-assisted suicide and ask a simple question: what does the Bible teach about life and death? They start with the idea that God is the author of life, that human beings bear God’s image, and that Scripture consistently values life. The conversation explains why suicide is seen as self-murder and why Christians believe we do not have the authority to end our own lives. They also define physician-assisted suicide as expediting death, not simply refusing extraordinary medical measures, then walk through cultural and historical warnings about how societies redefine “life worth living.” If you are wrestling with despair or questions about suffering, this episode points you back to hope, God’s ownership of life, and the call to honor the sanctity of life even in hardship. If this helped you think more clearly, share it with someone who is Bible-curious or new to Christian ethics.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Physician-assisted suicide: Bible and culture

00:00:16 - Intro and why this topic matters

00:00:59 - God is the author of life

00:03:36 - Suicide explained as self-murder

00:04:47 - What physician-assisted suicide means (expediting death)

00:06:33 - Key Bible texts: our life belongs to God

00:09:24 - Heroes of faith in despair, and God’s care

00:13:18 - End-of-life suffering and the emotional argument

00:15:41 - Nazi T4 program and “life unworthy of life” warning

00:19:24 - Hippocratic Oath and why medicine should not kill

00:22:02 - Charlie Gard and withholding care

00:28:23 - Canada MAID expansion and same-day approvals

00:30:27 - Legalization and rising suicide rates

00:38:47 - Spiritual framing: life, hope, and 1 Peter 5:8

00:40:15 - Closing encouragement

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#NewChristian #BibleCurious #BibleTeaching #ChristianEthics #SanctityOfLife #PhysicianAssistedSuicide #Euthanasia #Suicide #HopeInChrist #ImageOfGod #John844 #Psalm139 #Philippians1 #1Corinthians6 #1Peter5