Abraham Lincoln is remembered as one of America’s greatest leaders—but behind the speeches, the Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation was a man locked in a lifelong struggle with faith.

In this episode, bestselling author and historian Stephen Mansfield joins Chad Zueck to discuss his book Lincoln’s Battle with God.

Together they explore:

• Why Lincoln’s faith was so hard to define

• How his parents shaped his early rejection of Christianity

• The role adversity, suffering, and self-education played in his spiritual journey

• Why he came to view the Civil War as divine judgment on America

• How his Second Inaugural Address reveals his deepest convictions about God and providence

Lincoln’s greatness wasn’t in having a simple faith—but in wrestling honestly with God in the midst of unimaginable national and personal suffering. His battle still speaks to men today who struggle with doubt, belief, and the shaping of their own vision.

If you’ve ever wrestled with your faith—or wondered how leaders are formed in the crucible of struggle—this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

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