In this special episode, Dr. Randy Turpin announces the release of his new book "The Shepherd Remains: Francis Asbury's Revolutionary War Journal, 1775-1784." Discover the incredible story of Francis Asbury, one of only two Methodist ministers who defied John Wesley's orders to return to England during the Revolutionary War, choosing instead to stay with his American flock.

Randy shares how his own family history research led him to uncover his ancestor Solomon Turpin II's role in hosting early Methodist ministers, including Asbury himself. Through Asbury's own journal entries, listeners get a firsthand look at faith under fire during America's founding era—from naval battles to personal struggles, all while this devoted minister helped "stack the wood" for what would eventually become the fire of the Second Great Awakening.

Whether you're interested in American history, revival culture, or simply want inspiration from a life well-lived during turbulent times, this episode offers a compelling glimpse into one man's unwavering commitment to his calling when revolution threatened to tear a nation apart.

Additional Resources:

• THE NEW BOOK: THE SHEPHERD REMAINS: https://declarationpress.com/f/the-shepherd-remains-francis-asburys-revolutionary-war-journal
• Dr. Randy Turpin's Sermon Archives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799https://open.spotify.com/show/5xl2yFP7wNuvmIiLCefOxU?si=4e5824dc27fe4799⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• Book: Daybreak by Henry Longfellow and illustrated by Alycia Janelle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Daybreak-Henry-Wadsworth-Longfellow/dp/B0DTZ3K68K/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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