Faith Ignited

Dec 20 2024 22 ep. 31 mins 15
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Immersive, real stories from history, seen through the lens of faith. Fact is often more surprising than fiction, and the listeners may find themselves surprised by what was left out of their history books. 

  Religion & Spirituality  History  Education
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God Has No Country

Dec 20 2024 59 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”History contains more thrilling and remarkable stories than anything that’s been fabricated by man's imagination. The story told in this episode is full of intrigue, danger and even a classic hero and villain. More importantly, it contains powerful lessons on humanity and faith. Despite being one of the most incredible stories from WW2, It’s

In Virtue's Cause

Oct 27 2024 45 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”The historical figure discussed in this episode is a subject of debate in many circles, all of whom seem to have polarized opinions on his character and beliefs. When one analyzes Benjamin Franklin’s own words and experiences, it becomes clear what an extraordinary person he really was. Learn about the man behind the misconceptions and discove

The Fire of Liberty

Sep 04 2024 45 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”After fighting a revolution, America thought it was finished contending with Britain, until the war of 1812 once again placed the patriots in peril. With the capitol in ashes, the arm of God was once again needed to save the infant nation from ruin. Learn the events that produced the words, "The land of the free and the home of the brave."Resour

Of Tender Awe

Jun 02 2024 45 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”In a time when faith is largely ridiculed and seen as foolish, we often forget that some of the most brilliant people in history had a firm belief in a Divine Creator. This episode discusses a contemporary of Charles Darwin whose name has been lost to the world because he stayed true to his beliefs. The great natural scientist’s life holds a m

The Rising Glory

May 06 2024 45 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”This episode explores the Christian roots of America's universities and introduces you to an early educator, who crossed the ocean to play a critical role in the American Revolution. In a time when truth is subjective and morality is outdated, we need more than ever to look to the past to discover how education shapes a society.Resources:John Wi

Love Stronger Than Death

Apr 05 2024 53 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”Dark times reveal the best and worst of human nature. The French Revolution took place right on the cusp of the American Revolution, but their results were drastically different. With revolution erupting in France, Lafayette's family would witness the tragic fall of a nation. This episode explores what Charles Dickens dubbed, "The best and worst

Hero Among Heroes

Mar 07 2024 47 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”This episode explores the life of a hero of two different nations. A young man who fled a life of luxury for the life of a volunteer soldier. Learn what inspired the Marquis de Lafayette to be an instrument in God's hands to change the outcome of the American Revolution.Resources:Lafayette by Harlow Giles Ungerhttps://www.libertarianism.org/publ

Fire For The Deed

Feb 15 2024 40 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”The line between hero and villain can be very obscured in the mass of historical opinions, but this episode presents a case for the man largely criticized by scholars and the public alike, that can't seem to agree upon his character. Learn about the life, motivations and faith of Christopher Columbus.Resources:Christopher Columbus A Man Among Th

Traitors In Our Midst

Jan 21 2024 28 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”Benedict Arnold is undoubtably the most infamous traitor in American history, but few realize how his treachery nearly destroyed the American cause. It would have succeeded without miraculous intervention. Learn the little known story of West Point.References:https://www.azquotes.com/author/7392-Thomas_Jefferson/tag/honorhttps://www.history.com/

Children of the Present

Jan 03 2024 35 mins  
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”With the Lincoln Presidency in shambles, and the Union on the brink of collapse, the North needed a miracle. As he has so many times before, God stepped in. Learn about the miracle that brought the Emancipation Proclamation into existence, how the enemies' battle plans ended up in the hands of a union soldier, and how a General's vision of a pas