The American Heritage Series

S01E01 Remember The Former Days: Why History Matters

August 11, 2009 28 min

Great historians understand that how we view our history determines the decisions we make in the present and ultimately decides the course of our future. But what happens when we forget the truths of our...

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S01E02 A More Perfect Union: America's Christian Foundations, Part 1

August 11, 2009 28 min

In the classrooms and civil arenas of our nation today, you will find little evidence of the moral and Christian principles America was founded upon. Did our founding fathers intend for us to live in...

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S01E03 A More Perfect Union: America's Christian Foundations, Part 2

August 11, 2009 28 min

In the classrooms and civil arenas of our nation today, you will find little evidence of the moral and Christian principles America was founded upon. Did our founding fathers intend for us to live in...

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S01E04 Proof Through The Night: The Faith of Our Founding Fathers, Part 1

August 11, 2009 28 min

In the classroom of our nation's history, Americans are increasingly taught opposing views of founding presidents—such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Were our nation's founders truly men of moral and religious character? And what...

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S01E05 Proof Through The Night: The Faith of Our Founding Fathers, Part 2

August 11, 2009 28 min

In the classroom of our nation's history, Americans are increasingly taught opposing views of founding presidents—such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Were our nation's founders truly men of moral and religious character? And what...

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S01E06 Revolution: The Ideas That Birthed a Nation

August 11, 2009 28 min

A closer look into our nation's history reveals that our nation's founding fathers were united by their deeply spiritual beliefs that shaped the foundation of America, but many modern historians tell us just the opposite....

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S01E07 The Blessings of Liberty: Our Biblical Constitution

August 11, 2009 28 min

A closer look into our nation's history, reveals surprising and irrefutable evidence of the Bible's influence on our founding fathers and our nation's constitution. But, does a biblically-inspired constitution make America a "Christian" nation and...

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S01E08 Is America a "Christian Nation?"

August 11, 2009 28 min

A closer look into our nation's history, reveals surprising and irrefutable evidence of the Bible's influence on our founding fathers and our nation's constitution. But, does a biblically-inspired constitution make America a "Christian" nation and...

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S01E09 The Powers of The Earth: Church, State & The Real 1st Amendment, Part 1

August 11, 2009 28 min

In modern politics, the term "separation of church and state" is most commonly used to ban acts of faith in the public arena, but a closer look into history reveals the intentions of this phrase...

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S01E10 The Powers of The Earth: Church, State & The Real 1st Amendment, Part 2

August 11, 2009 28 min

In modern politics, the term "separation of church and state" is most commonly used to ban acts of faith in the public arena, but a closer look into history reveals the intentions of this phrase...

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S01E11 Influence of The Bible in America

August 11, 2009 28 min

Since its founding, the United States of America has experienced unprecedented levels of success and freedom. But, what inspired our nation's founders, in the writing of our constitution, that enabled us to have such success?...

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S01E12 Whom The Son Makes Free: How Pastors Shaped Our Independence, Part 1

August 11, 2009 28 min

During the Revolutionary War of the 1700s, the local church, pastors, and clergymen played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. But, how did the church respond to such lingering issues as slavery...

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S01E13 Whom The Son Makes Free: How Pastors Shaped Our Independence, Part 2

August 11, 2009 28 min

During the Revolutionary War of the 1700s, the local church, pastors, and clergymen played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. But, how did the church respond to such lingering issues as slavery...

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S01E14 Naked Faith: When Religion Was Culture

August 11, 2009 28 min

In today's civil arena, our religious freedoms are often relegated to private acts of worship. But, was this our founding father's intent? Were these freedoms established to limit religious expression and Biblical values in government,...

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S01E15 The Supreme Judge of the World: Faith in Our Early Courts?

August 11, 2009 28 min

The rulings of our modern courtrooms bear little resemblance to the original intent of our founding fathers. What is the responsibility and role of our nation's voting citizens in our judicial process? What has affected...

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S01E16 Mock Trial: Myths of the Judiciary

August 11, 2009 28 min

The legal interpretations of the Supreme Court have become the final determiner in the policies that affect the daily lives of American citizens. Are all branches of the government created equal? Does the Supreme Court...

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S01E17 Chiseled In Stone: Evidence of America's Spiritual Heritage, Part 1

August 11, 2009 28 min

Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of...

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S01E18 Chiseled In Stone: Evidence of America's Spiritual Heritage, Part 2

August 11, 2009 28 min

Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of...

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S01E19 Chiseled In Stone: Evidence of America's Spiritual Heritage, Part 3

August 11, 2009 28 min

Many visitors to our nation's capital would be shocked to discover that the faith of our founding fathers has, indeed, been chiseled in stone throughout our nation's capital. But why has this irrefutable evidence of...

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S01E20 Four Centuries of American Education, Part 1

August 11, 2009 28 min

Since the founding of our nation, the philosophy and content taught within the American classroom has dramatically changed. Many Americans today are uninformed or even misinformed about the spiritual heritage of our nation. What can...

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S01E21 Four Centuries of American Education, Part 2

August 11, 2009 28 min

Since the founding of our nation, the philosophy and content taught within the American classroom has dramatically changed. Many Americans today are uninformed or even misinformed about the spiritual heritage of our nation. What can...

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S01E22 Great Black Patriots: Hands of the Revolution, Part 1

August 11, 2009 28 min

Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration...

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S01E23 Great Black Patriots: From Bondage to the Halls of Congress, Part 2

August 11, 2009 28 min

Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration...

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S01E24 The Civil Rights Movement

August 11, 2009 28 min

Many of our greatest revolutionary heroes were patriots of African descent. Many courageous and effective black leaders played pivotal roles in our government as early as the late 1800s. What is the story and inspiration...

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S01E25 Rockets Red Glare: The Assault on Judeo/Christian Values

August 11, 2009 28 min

The rich, spiritual, heritage, and religious beliefs of our founding fathers is met with increasing hostility in the political arena. What can history tell us about the success or failure of mixing religious faith with...

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S01E26 When Freemen Shall Stand: The Duty of a Free Citizen

August 11, 2009 28 min

The United States government was founded upon the principle of shared power and responsibility between its separate branches. But what role, if any, does the common citizen have in the operation of government, and who...

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