Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
What if much of what you've been told about America's founding isn't the whole story?
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Pastor Josh Howerton sits down with historian Tim Barton to examine six of the most common myths surrounding the nation's history. From Christopher Columbus and the Founding Fathers to Christianity's influence on America's founding and the role of believers in public life, this conversation dives into original documents, historical evidence, and firsthand accounts that challenge popular narratives.
Whether you're passionate about history, faith, or understanding the foundations of our culture, this episode will encourage you to think critically, seek truth, and engage the world through a biblical worldview.
In This Episode:
• Was Christopher Columbus really a genocidal colonizer?
• Were the Founding Fathers mostly deists?
• Was America founded as a secular nation?
• Is America's story defined entirely by slavery?
• Did settlers commit genocide against Native Americans?
• Should Christians stay out of politics and public life?
History matters. Truth matters. And as followers of Jesus, how we understand both can shape how we live today.
Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.
Check out Tim & David Barton’s Book The American Story: https://a.co/d/00SL8cDf
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📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download
00:00:00 - Coming Up...
00:00:18 - Join Us for Church Online!
00:01:07 - Introducing Tim Barton & America's 250th
00:07:23 - Was Columbus a Genocidal Colonizer?
00:25:14 - Were the Founding Fathers Deists?
00:51:54 - Join Us for At the Movies!
00:52:57 - Debunking Katie Couric's Viral Claim
01:12:39 - Was America Built on Slavery?
01:26:31 - Did Settlers Steal Native American Land?
01:36:20 - Christian Theology vs. Critical Theory
01:38:49 - The Black Robe Regiment & Pastors in Politics
01:48:18 - Conclusion & Closing Thoughts
#livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #america #politics
What if much of what you've been told about America's founding isn't the whole story?
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Pastor Josh Howerton sits down with historian Tim Barton to examine six of the most common myths surrounding the nation's history. From Christopher Columbus and the Founding Fathers to Christianity's influence on America's founding and the role of believers in public life, this conversation dives into original documents, historical evidence, and firsthand accounts that challenge popular narratives.
Whether you're passionate about history, faith, or understanding the foundations of our culture, this episode will encourage you to think critically, seek truth, and engage the world through a biblical worldview.
In This Episode:
• Was Christopher Columbus really a genocidal colonizer?
• Were the Founding Fathers mostly deists?
• Was America founded as a secular nation?
• Is America's story defined entirely by slavery?
• Did settlers commit genocide against Native Americans?
• Should Christians stay out of politics and public life?
History matters. Truth matters. And as followers of Jesus, how we understand both can shape how we live today.
Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free.
Check out Tim & David Barton’s Book The American Story: https://a.co/d/00SL8cDf
🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop
📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download
00:00:00 - Coming Up...
00:00:18 - Join Us for Church Online!
00:01:07 - Introducing Tim Barton & America's 250th
00:07:23 - Was Columbus a Genocidal Colonizer?
00:25:14 - Were the Founding Fathers Deists?
00:51:54 - Join Us for At the Movies!
00:52:57 - Debunking Katie Couric's Viral Claim
01:12:39 - Was America Built on Slavery?
01:26:31 - Did Settlers Steal Native American Land?
01:36:20 - Christian Theology vs. Critical Theory
01:38:49 - The Black Robe Regiment & Pastors in Politics
01:48:18 - Conclusion & Closing Thoughts
#livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #america #politics
