As America celebrates its 250th year, Lauren takes a look back at a classic episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast with prolific author and pastor, Robert J. Morgan. In 2020, Pastor Morgan published the timeless book, 100 Bible Verses That Made America, which serves as a powerful reminder that the Bible is woven in and through America's conception, birth, and journey. The history spans centuries, starting in the 1500s with the arrival of Spanish missionaries to the New World. Among them was Antonio de Montesinos, who boldly quoted Matthew 3:3 to those treating native inhabitants cruelly, asserting that they, too, were made in God’s image. Pastor Morgan also reminds us in the prologue that America’s first president, George Washington, kissed the sacred Scriptures at his inauguration. Between these two monumental moments are 98 more defining chapters in American history where the Bible was invoked as a source of strength, compassion, mercy, and light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Executive Director of the Providence Forum, Dr. Jerry Newcombe, says America is at a crossroads and wants to encourage Americans to unleash their inner patriot. He believes it's time for us to learn the basics of what made America great: a foundational belief in God. As written in the Declaration of Independence, we are "endowed by our Creator..."   On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Newcombe gives a spirited interview, pushing back against the forces trying to dismantle American values. The Providence Forum exists to "preserve, defend and advance the Judeo-Christian values of our nation's founding." Leading up to America's 250th birthday, Dr. Newcombe is here to remind all of us exactly where our thanks is due. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Little Patriots are not born; they are made. Believing that younger generations are being taught to loathe America's founding ideals, Dr. Ben Carson is working to undo the harm. Through his American Cornerstone Institute, the former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and renowned neurosurgeon aims to restore faith, family devotion, and patriotism to the forefront of education. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Dr. Carson discusses his organization's new animated movie, Star Spangled Adventure, designed to teach children the vital history missing from modern classrooms. He also shares the powerful story of his own upbringing by a single mother with a third-grade education. Through her sacrifice and prayers for wisdom, she raised a rocket scientist and a brain surgeon—a true "only in America" success story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After reading a troubling report on the decline of traditional American values, Princeton Professor Robert George founded Fidelity Month—a grassroots movement celebrated in June to encourage devotion to God, family, and country. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith, Professor George discusses the movement's growing momentum and explains why Fidelity Month isn't meant to replace Pride Month, but to serve as a separate celebration of shared values and patriotism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Marriage is given to us in Heaven but formed here on Earth.” According to research provided by the non-profit faith-based ministry, Communio.org, there is a definitive correlation between pre-marital chastity and a healthy marriage. Fr Matt De Gance and his brother, JP De Gance, the founder and CEO of Communio.org, explain that more young adults are attending church and getting married at higher rates than ever before. As the Bible says, "It is not good for the man to be alone." (Genesis 2:18 NIV), and on this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, the De Gance brothers do a tag-team interview to highlight the connection between youth marriages and a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. They emphasize that God intended for us to walk together in faith and love.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

God's promises of hope and joy can appear out of reach when you're in a season of suffering or pain, but God always has a purpose. He will either remove the pain or walk with us through it; He will never leave us to suffer alone. Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, focus on that theology in their new book, "God Won't Leave You There: Joseph's Story." On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Lotz—daughter of renowned evangelist Billy Graham—and her daughter provide vulnerable anecdotes of their own battles with health issues and personal loss, sharing powerful testimonies to God's power and promise in the face of hardship and heartbreak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s no better place to explore America’s roots during it's 250th year than Washington, D.C., home of the nation's capital. While Washington is the center of American politics, it's also the birthplace of the illustrious Museum of the Bible.  Dr. Carlos Campo, CEO of the Museum of the Bible talks about the museum’s powerful influence over the millions who’ve visited since its opening nearly a decade ago. Dr. Campo also highlights the exhibitions the museum will showcase in honor of America's 250th anniversary, specifically, the quintessential imagery of George Washington’s prayer at Valley Forge. The original painting, now on display, tells more than words eve could about how the nation was forged, aided by its most powerful man on bended knee, bowing to the greatest power in all creation.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life is a journey that is rarely easy, and many times the challenges seem insurmountable when you're in them. However, looking back from a distance helps us see God's plan within the suffering. That sentiment perfectly describes the faith journey of Victoria Arlen, award winning sportscaster, TV Host and gold-medalist swimmer.  After being diagnosed with two rare medical conditions, at the age of eleven, she spent four years in a vegetative state battling suicidal ideation, but now Victoria is breaking mental health stigmas by sharing her story. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Victoria Arlen talks about her book The View Is Worth It. It is her gift to those seeking strength, offering hope to anyone battling the silent pain of mental health struggles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been one year since the conclave elevated Cardinal Robert Prevost to the papacy as Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope. While details of his upbringing and ministry in Peru are well-known, those about the man himself remain a mystery. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Elise Ann Allen, journalist and author of Pope Leo XIV: The Biography, provides an intimate glimpse into the life of the first American pope. She draws from personal conversations with Pope Leo XIV to discuss his life, leadership, and the foundations of his legacy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At just 15 years old, one image changed the life of Live Action founder Lila Rose and launched her pro-life activism. After encountering a graphic image of a fetus, she felt emboldened to educate young people about the reality of abortion. In 2008, she founded her non-profit organization, which became well-known for its college campus activism and undercover investigations at Planned Parenthood. On this episode of the Lighthouse Faith podcast, Lila discusses her investigative work, her hopes for Gen Z as they navigate adulthood, and her steadfast commitment to the pro-life movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices