Elizabeth Carlyle joins God, Country and the American Story to discuss her new book, "Americans Who Pray: Uniting a Nation in Faith and Freedom". She explains how George Washington’s prayer at Valley Forge inspired the project, why more than 80 Americans contributed prayers, and how faith shaped America from the founding to today. At a time of chaos, division, and uncertainty, could prayer be the starting point for national renewal?
00:00 Why Elizabeth Carlyle Wrote Americans Who Pray 01:21 Why This Message Matters Right Now 02:43 How She Chose the Voices in the Book 03:46 The Americans Who Joined the Project 05:02 How Prayer Shaped America’s Presidents 07:41 What Today’s Leaders Can Learn From Early America 09:15 Why America 250 Is a Moment to Reflect 10:34 The Biggest Misconception About Faith in America
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What is God, Country & the American Story With Billy Hallowell?
"God, Country & the American Story" is a groundbreaking new podcast from The Washington Times that explores the powerful role the Christian faith has had in the lives of America’s leaders, from the founders to the movers and shakers of today.
Veteran journalist and author Billy Hallowell sits down with lawmakers, high-ranking officials, business titans, historians, faith leaders, and cultural influencers to examine how belief in God has guided the nation’s most powerful leaders and pivotal moments - and continues to fuel the American experiment.
This series honors America’s spiritual heritage while tackling today’s most pressing questions: How has faith shaped the nation? What role does it play in the lives of public officials? And what does the future hold for faith and freedom in America?
As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, join us for thought-provoking conversations that uncover the soul of a nation—rooted in God and destined for greatness.
