The essence of America as the founders saw it is this: the consent of the governed, in other words, self-rule, under God. Take out the God part, and suddenly the question is: Where do our rights come from? In this short video, Dr. Os Guinness, a prolific author, speaker, and Christian thinker, answers the […]

 We are often told today that America did not have any religious origins—or certainly that the founders didn’t want any religious expression in the public arena. Here are two comments on religion and early America from two Christian scholars: 1) author Dr. Art Lindsley, and 2) Dr. Peter Lillback, founder of the Providence Forum.

 Why is our nation, and even our hemisphere, named “America” and is there possibly any spiritual connection to that name? In this short video Dr. Peter Lillback, the founding president of Providence Forum, comments on the surprising spiritual origins of the name “America” – and, in the providence of God, its potential significance.

 All his life, George Washington was a regular church-goer. Even when it was difficult to attend, he found a way. He also held lay leadership in some churches. In this short Providence Forum video, we explore the issue of Washington and his relationship to the church.

 In our time, Washington has gone from being a hero to being a villain—at least in the minds of many. Why the change? Washington was a slave-owner, at a time when much of the world practiced slavery. What do we know about Washington’s home life, including his marriage and the issue of slavery? To […]

 George Washington was indispensable to the creation of our nation. Although he accomplished much in his lifetime, his formal education was rather limited because it was abruptly cut short. But, Washington was able to be well educated in the Holy Scriptures and in Biblical principles for life.

 What price are you willing to pay for what you claim to believe? The Pilgrims who founded Plymouth, Massachusetts, sacrificed all for their mission to worship Jesus in the purity of the Gospel. This short video from Providence Forum, produced by Jerry Newcombe, shows how brutal their first winter was in the New World.

 The Pilgrims risked everything to come to a new world with all the uncertainties and dangers so they could live out their Christian faith fully. This short video shows how they were able to create a permanent settlement, despite many difficulties.

 Rabbi Daniel Lapin, the founding director of the American Alliance of Jews and Christians, has often remarked on how well Jews have fared in America because of, not despite Christianity. In this short video, Rabbi Lapin comments on the Christian roots of America.

 Becoming a free nation was not an easy venture for the founders of America, who felt led by God to declare independence from Great Britain. In this short video, author and pastor Rev. Dan Fisher comments on some of the sacrifices the founders made for our independence.