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I sat down with bestselling author Eric Metaxas to discuss the Christian roots of America and what happens to our freedom if we forget them. His new book, “Revolution,” tells the story of the founding and the values that make America exceptional.
We get into:
- How the founders’ religious beliefs shaped the Revolution
- The paradox of freedom and faith
- Why the French Revolution ended in a bloodbath and ours didn't
- The true role of slavery in the Declaration of Independence
- Why British elites despised the American colonists
- The role of populism in American history
- What it means to be an American, and how Mamdani fits into that picture
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Outline:
[0:00] Why is the U.S. the greatest nation in history?
[4:20] You can’t have liberty without Christian faith
[14:43] When did our culture take a wrong turn?
[19:05] We’re vulnerable to the enemies of liberty
[25:17] Can a theocracy be truly Christian?
[32:22] How religious liberty emerged in America
[35:42] Were the Founding Fathers hypocrites about slavery?
[40:29] British elites despised the Americans
[46:21] Healthy populism vs mob rule
[52:37] How popular was the American Revolution?
[57:54] What does it mean to be an American?
[1:02:51] Is Mamdani really an American?
[1:06:29] The collapse of American pride
Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization.
Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla.
#americanrevolution #americanhistory #america250
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I sat down with bestselling author Eric Metaxas to discuss the Christian roots of America and what happens to our freedom if we forget them. His new book, “Revolution,” tells the story of the founding and the values that make America exceptional.
We get into:
- How the founders’ religious beliefs shaped the Revolution
- The paradox of freedom and faith
- Why the French Revolution ended in a bloodbath and ours didn't
- The true role of slavery in the Declaration of Independence
- Why British elites despised the American colonists
- The role of populism in American history
- What it means to be an American, and how Mamdani fits into that picture
Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video!
Follow Eric Metaxas on X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ericmetaxas?s=20
Watch The Eric Metaxas Show on YouTube: youtube.com/user/ericmetaxas
Order a copy of Eric’s new book, “Revolution”: https://a.co/d/02AgUEHo
_____________________________________
Dad Saves America is a project of Emergent Order Foundation, a pro-liberty non-profit organization. Any dollar amount of value you derive from this podcast, please consider donating today to support our work.
Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website
_____________________________________
Purchase a T-shirt, hoodie, and more over on our merch store: shop.dadsavesamerica.com
Another great way to support our work is by visiting our curated Amazon shop featuring our guests’ books and dad stuff I actually use. This channel earns a commission on qualifying purchases. Please visit & bookmark: amazon.com/shop/dadsavesamerica
Visit Dad Saves America on Substack: dadsavesamerica.com
_____________________________________
Outline:
[0:00] Why is the U.S. the greatest nation in history?
[4:20] You can’t have liberty without Christian faith
[14:43] When did our culture take a wrong turn?
[19:05] We’re vulnerable to the enemies of liberty
[25:17] Can a theocracy be truly Christian?
[32:22] How religious liberty emerged in America
[35:42] Were the Founding Fathers hypocrites about slavery?
[40:29] British elites despised the Americans
[46:21] Healthy populism vs mob rule
[52:37] How popular was the American Revolution?
[57:54] What does it mean to be an American?
[1:02:51] Is Mamdani really an American?
[1:06:29] The collapse of American pride
Proud papa, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and arm-chair philosopher John Papola explores the biggest issues facing our country through the lens of fatherhood, releasing exclusive interviews and deep dives every week. We need to make sure the next generation of Americans is raised to thrive in a free society and be champions of civilization.
Dad Saves America has hosted all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla.
#americanrevolution #americanhistory #america250
