Lighthouse Faith

Twenty years before 1776, American exceptionalism began with a colonial population that read the Bible and understood their rights came from God, not King George III. Author Eric Metaxas calls this spiritual awakening the "Revolution before the Revolution."

On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Metaxas discusses his new book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. He explores how this biblical worldview laid America's foundation and why Britain failed to see it coming. Plus, he critiques the rise of American socialism and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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True peace with Iran may not come from diplomacy, but from a spiritual transformation. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Hormoz Shariat, founder of Iran Alive Ministries, discusses the biblical prophecy that God will "set [His] throne in Elam," an area entirely within modern-day Iran. 

Dr. Shariat shares his profound personal journey: once a young student shouting "Death to America" during the Islamic Revolution, he later converted to Christianity while studying in the U.S. After his brother

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Musician and Pastor Tauren Wells has a passion for teaching people about the joys of knowing and serving Jesus Christ. Once known as part of the praise team for Pastor Joel Osteen at Lakewood Church in Houston, Wells now co-pastors his own ministry, Church of Whitestone in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Lorna.

On this encore episode of Lighthouse Faith, Pastor Wells shares how his book, "Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus's Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life," is a testament to "God's unchanging character and boundless love for us."

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Executive Director of the Providence Forum, Dr. Jerry Newcombe, says America is at a crossroads and wants to encourage Americans to unleash their inner patriot.

He believes it's time for us to learn the basics of what made America great: a foundational belief in God. As written in the Declaration of Independence, we are "endowed by our Creator..."

On this episode of the Lighthouse

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Little Patriots are not born; they are made. Believing that younger generations are being taught to loathe America's founding ideals, Dr. Ben Carson is working to undo the harm. Through his American Cornerstone Institute, the former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and renowned neurosurgeon aims to restore faith, family devotion, and patriotism to the forefront of education.

On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Dr. Carson discusses his organization's new animated movie, Star Spangled Adventure, designed to teach children the vital history missing from modern classrooms. He also shares the powerful story of his own upbringing by a single mother with a third-grade education. Through her sacrifice and prayers for wisdom, she raised a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon—a true "only in America" success story.

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After reading a troubling report on the decline of traditional American values, Princeton Professor Robert George founded Fidelity Month—a grassroots movement celebrated in June to encourage devotion to God, family, and country. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Professor George discusses the movement's growing momentum and explains why Fidelity Month isn't meant to replace Pride Month, but to serve as a separate celebration of shared values and patriotism.

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“Marriage is given to us in Heaven but formed here on Earth.”

According to research provided by the non-profit faith-based ministry, Communio.org, there is a definitive correlation between pre-marital chastity and a healthy marriage.

Fr Matt De Gance and his brother, JP De Gance, the founder and CEO of Communio.org, explain that more young adults are attending church and getting married at higher rates than ever before. As the Bible says, "It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18 NIV), and on this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, the De Gance brothers do a tag-team interview to highlight the connection between youth marriages and a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. They emphasize that God intended for us to walk together in faith and love. 

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God's promises of hope and joy can appear out of reach when you're in a season of suffering or pain, but God always has a purpose. He will either remove the pain or walk with us through it; He will never leave us to suffer alone. Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, focus on that theology in their new book, "God Won't Leave You There: Joseph's Story."

On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Lotz—daughter of renowned evangelist Billy Graham—and her daughter provide vulnerable anecdotes of their own battles with health issues and personal loss, sharing powerful testimonies to God's power and promise in the face of hardship and heartbreak.

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There’s no better place to explore America’s roots during it's 250th year than Washington, D.C., home of the nation's capital. While Washington is the center of American politics, it's also the birthplace of the illustrious Museum of the Bible. 

Dr. Carlos Campo, CEO of the Museum of the Bible talks about the museum’s powerful influence over the millions who’ve visited since its opening nearly a decade ago. Dr. Campo also highlights the exhibitions the museum will showcase in honor of America's 250th anniversary, specifically, the quintessential imagery of George Washington’s prayer at Valley Forge. The original painting, now on display, tells more than words eve could about how the nation was forged, aided by its most powerful man on bended knee, bowing to the greatest power in all creation.  

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