Church, State, and Cheese

Patton Calls for Prayer

In this episode we focus on a special request Patton made for prayer in the days leading up to the Battle of the Bulge. Few today think of Patton as a praying man, but history shows us that he absolutely believed in the power of prayer. This story highlights that fact.

The Old Deluder Satan Act

In this episode we take a look at the first education law to ever be passed in America, and we examine the tradition of the use of the Bible in early American education.

Ben Franklin's Prayer Request

In this episode we take a look at an often-overlooked request from Benjamin Franklin at the Constitutional Convention.

Coat Full of Holes: Washington's Close Call

In this episode we take a look at a story involving Divine Providence saving the life of a young George Washington, and we explore the lessons this story should teach us in our modern day.

Church, State, and Cheese

In this episode we explore a little of the origin of the phrase "separation of church and state," in the United States and what it actually means. We also hear the story of one of the most unique gifts a President of the United States has ever received.