Series
The form and substance that made the republic last.
A lecture on American exceptionalism given to prospective students from Portugal, and a trip with Champion students to Washington for the 250th anniversary.
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51:42In a lecture originally given to prospective students from Portugal, Dr. Firestone explains America's 250 years under one constitution through the Declaration's four references to God, the inheritance of Athens (free speech, the transcendentals, the state as family), and a national disposition that still draws 53 million immigrants.
Lecture-style series build on themselves. Numbered so you can follow the thread.
51:42In a lecture originally given to prospective students from Portugal, Dr. Firestone explains America's 250 years under one constitution through the Declaration's four references to God, the inheritance of Athens (free speech, the transcendentals, the state as family), and a national disposition that still draws 53 million immigrants.
37:41Dr. Firestone brings Champion Christian College students to Washington for the 250th anniversary, filming the National Mall, protesters outside the White House, and a Capitol tour with Congressman Bruce Westerman, who explains the origins of the bicameral legislature and the duty to hand the republic to the next generation.
4 episodesField reports from protests, AmericaFest, a revival tour, and a commencement.
6 episodesLong conversations with Eric Capaci, Rick Green, and Nathan Jacobs.
9 episodesLetters to my grandchildren, starting with the family they come from.
