Noble American Lives: Biographies of America's Religious Thinkers and Believers

Whitefield Marries, Preaches at Moorfields in England, and at Cambuslang in Scotland.


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Episode 73 of the Noble American Lives podcast, hosted by Bill Benson, delves into the front half of Chapter 13 regarding George Whitefield's life. It highlights Whitefield's marriage to Elizabeth James and his preaching endeavors in Moorfields, England, and Cambuslang, Scotland. The episode is a continuation of a biography series from Bill Benson's book, 'The Parallel Lives of the Noble American Religious Thinkers and Believers: Thomas Paine vs. George Whitefield,' showcasing Whitefield's personal and professional challenges and triumphs during the Great Awakening.

(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast (00:27) Overview of the Books and Themes (01:12) Subscription and Newsletter Information (01:25) Historical Context and Previous Episodes (03:01) Introduction to George Whitefield (04:57) George Whitefield's Marriage Proposal (10:43) Preaching at Moorfields and Marleybone (19:05) Revival in Scotland

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Noble American Lives: Biographies of America's Religious Thinkers and BelieversBy William H. Benson