The Bible and Human Flourishing | For God and Country During trying times like these, with many storms upon us (literally and figuratively), no book provides greater comfort than the Bible. Dr. Jerry Newcombe looks at the link between Bible reading and human flourishing.   Here is Jerry’s vlog.          

Shakespeare and “Death with Dignity” In recent times, we have seen a major push for mercy killing, doctor-assisted suicide, and euthanasia–all in the name of “death with dignity.” Dr. Jerry Newcombe considers how William Shakespeare dealt with the subject in Hamlet, one of the greatest plays in the history of the world. Here is Jerry’s […]

America: A Christian Nation? Did the founders create America as “one nation under God” or did they want Christian expression banned from the public arena? Dr. Jerry Newcombe looks at the founders’ intent in this “For God and Country” commentary. Here is Jerry’s vlog.

Reflections on the Good Samaritan Ethic | For God and Country We have heard so much talk about “Good Samaritans,”—especially with the Daniel Penny case. This was the man who intervened on a New York subway in May 2023. But where does this “Good Samaritan” ideal come from? Here is Jerry’s vlog.

Bible Sales Increasing | For God and Country The Bible is the world’s most widely distributed book. It is also the world’s best seller. And now, sales of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures are rising. Dr. Jerry Newcombe looks at what’s behind the jump in sales. Here is Jerry’s vlog on Bible Sales Increasing.

A Warning From George Washington | For God and Country Aired 1/29/2025 | Many Americans can’t seem to get away from God fast enough. But our founding fathers understood that our liberty as a people depended on our morality, and they boldly said so. Dr. Jerry Newcombe shares some particular warnings from George Washington. Here is […]

Cancel Culture and George Washington | For God and Country We live in a time where the heroes of yesteryear are often vilified. It’s hard to believe that George Washington, “the father of our country,” fits in that category. Dr. Jerry Newcombe looks at the character of Washington and contrasts it with cancel culture’s grievances. […]

Providence and George Washington | For God and Country When George Washington was first appointed to lead the troops of the American colonies in the summer of 1775, he expressed concern that only through God’s help would he be able to do it. Dr. Jerry Newcombe looks at the Father of Our Country and his dependence on […]

Canceling Lincoln? | For God and Country Dr. Jerry Newcombe shares a classic example of cancel culture from a few years ago involving Cornell and our 16th president. Here is Jerry’s vlog on canceling Lincoln.

Easter Hope | For God and Country There are many people today who do not believe that Jesus rose from the dead, and they come up with all sorts of explanations to try and dismiss this extraordinary claim from the past. Dr. Jerry Newcombe focuses on one skeptic in particular in this For God and Country commentary. […]