Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian step into the origins of America in celebration of the approaching 250th anniversary. The guys explore the courage, faith, and conviction that drove a small group of people to leave everything behind in search of religious freedom. As they walk through the Pilgrims’ journey, the harsh realities of the Mayflower, and the formation of America’s first self-governance, they reflect on overlooked stories of faith, bravery and how the American spirit was forged through both belief and struggle.

Today’s conversation is about Lesson 1 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/.

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Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped.

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Chapters

00:00 Colonial America After 250 Years

04:10 What They Didn’t Teach Us About Early American History

08:25 Dungeons & Dragons & the American Spirit

13:45 Why the Pilgrims Really Left England

19:30 The Brutal Reality of the Mayflower Journey

25:40 America’s First Self-Government

32:50 When “Religious Freedom” Gets Complicated 

38:10 Thanksgiving Was About Survival, Not Tradition

44:30 The Ongoing Tension Between Freedom and Control

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