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Benjamin Rush is a name most people have never heard of. This man, who has essentially vanished from our textbooks, was among our most influential founding fathers, and the only medical doctor to sign the Declaration of Independence. Discover the faith of this remarkable patriot who spent his whole life trying to heal a nation.

Resources:

The Autobiography of Benjamin Rush: His Travels Through Life

The-Autobiography-of-Benjamin-Rush.pdf

Dr. Benjamin Rush: the Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation by Harlow Giles Unger

Benjamin Rush: Signer of the Declaration of Independence by David Barton

https://youtu.be/HKsmK-ps1JE?si=M81LrVSPyQHR2YvB

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This last episode defending the life and character of Thomas Jefferson centers on his faith. Though many today claim he was an atheist who despised religion in the public sphere, his words and actions tell us the exact opposite. Learn about a prophetic dream that led to a powerful reconciliation, and the truth behind accusations like the"Jefferson Bible".

Resources:

The Jefferson Lies: by David Barton

The Real Thomas Jefferson: by Andrew M Allison

Dr. Benjamin Rush the Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation: by Harlow Giles Unger

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: by Brian Kilmeade

https://www.history.com/articles/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-louisiana-purchase

https://wjmi.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-remarkable-dream-of-benjamin-rush.html?m=1

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/03-13-02-0353

https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/03-13-02-0353#X70EB977F-E68C-4691-85AA-870F37AE0C67

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"Truth is great and will prevail." The man who said these words is arguably the most defamed of our founding fathers. Perhaps the worst accusation laid against Thomas Jefferson is that he fathered children with one of his slaves. This episode lays out a case in defense of his morality and shows a man whose commitment to truth and freedom truly knew no bounds.

Resources:

The Real Thomas Jefferson by Andrew M. Allison

The Jefferson Lies by David Barton

https://as.nyu.edu/research-centers/deutscheshaus/cultural-program/events/fall-2013/thomas-jefferson-and-alexander-von-humboldt-the-transatlantic-pu.html

https://www.monticello.org/exhibits-events/livestreams-videos-and-podcasts/humboldt-mhpod/