The Constitutional Convention Miracle- A Call for Prayer
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What was the turning point in the Constitutional Convention? It involves Benjamin Franklin and proved to be just what our nation needed in a time of desperation.
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The Constitutional Convention- The Struggle for Self-Government
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The United States won their independence from Great Britain in 1783, but a new issue was staring them in the face- what kind of government could this new nation put into place that would ensure their induvidual freedoms? This episode will walk you through the basics of the Constitutional Convention and what came from it.
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George Washington- "Chief of Nations"
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Come and learn about one of the most significant events in George Washington's life. One that had many claiming that the divine hand of Providence protected and preserved him for something great. "The Great Spirit protects that man (Washington), and guides his destinies- he will become the chief of nations, and a people yet unborn will hail him as the founder of a mighty empire."
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God's Hand in the American Revolution- James Armistead Lafayette and the Battle of Yorktown
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The American Revolution lasted a grueling 6 years. Both sides were tired, both losing hope, and both running out of men and supplies. In this podcast episode, we will learn about a man who became instrumental in the victory at Yorktown, resulting in the British surrend and the end of the war.
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God's Hand in the American Revolution- The Battle of Trenton and Crossing the Delaware
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How many times can the Continental Army come face to face with defeat and somehow still come out on top? The answer seems to be- as many times as it takes. In this eisode, we hear about a series of unfortunate events on the side of the British that will lead to a surprise attack at Trenton, New Jersey. It is clear that God's hand was helping America in the Revolution.
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God's Hand in the American Revolution- The Battle of Long Island
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The Battle of Long Island was a loss for the colonies, but it is still worth knowing about. God still had a hand in the outcome and because of that, the Continental Army would be able to continue the fight for freedom.
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God's Hand in the American Revolution- Dorchester Heights
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How was the brand new, ill-trained Continental Army able to defeat the most powerful army in the world during the American Revolution? Come listen and learn about just one of many accounts of how God's intervention helped America in her time of need.
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The Original Draft of the Declaration of Independence
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We all know the infamous words written in the Declaration of Independence "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are chreated equal..." But did you know that Thomas Jefferson's first draft of the declaration contained a very important grievance to the King that was then removed before it became official? Come listen to what that was and why it was removed!
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Things Change
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This is the last epoisode of our season talking about the Pilgrims. Although their history goes on for many more decades, it is important to know why we focused so heavily on the first group of Pilgrims that came to America and what took place the first year they were here. There can be good and bad found in all histories. It is important to know both. It is possible to learn from the past as well as be proud of our past.
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Bonus Episode- The First Thanksgiving
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Come learn about the first Thanksgiving that the Pilgrims had in Plymouth, and who was there to celebrate their great harvest with them!
info_outlineWelcome to Because They Were Brave! This episode is dedicated to starting at the beginning of our nation's history, when the pilgrims decided to make their voyage here to settle a new land.
Prepare to learn fascinating details left out of most history books, including the story of one person on the Mayflower who miraculously survived on the journey to America!
History is filled with stories of brave men and women who courageously charted paths that led to millions upon millions being able to live in the land of the free and brave.
Today begins a journey into the past. Let's dive in to those who we owe our lives, because THEY were brave.