Faith Ignited Misty Howard

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 much needed lesson for our day.Resources: Agassiz’s thoughts on the origin of species:https://wwnorton.com/college/histo...

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 In a time when truth is subjective and morality is outdated, we need more than ever to look to the past to discover how education shapes a society.Resources:John Witherspoon and the issue of slavery:https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00405736231207548John Witherspoon an...

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 of times," and how the lessons it teaches are applicable to our day.Resources:Lafayette, by Harlow Giles UngerAdrien...

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/publications/essays/generous-heart-marquis-de-lafayettehttps://chrisstevensonauthor.com/2016/08/02/lafayettes-life-...

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 The Gentiles, by Clark B Hinckley.America’s Destiny Choosing God’s Will Or Ours, by Tad R Callister.https://m.you...

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/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-benedict-arnoldhttps://www.intel.gov/evolution-of-espionage/revolutionary-war/br...