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.

 Critics of the Pilgrims accuse them of mistreating the Native-Americans. But this short video includes commentary from an Indian author and pastor who shows that the Pilgrims were exemplary in their relations with the Indians.

 Some think socialism is a new idea. But the Pilgrims actually practiced socialism at first (because it was required by those who funded their colony). This short video shows it proved disastrous, causing them to abandon it.

 In Colonial America, elections were generally held annually, and sermons were even preached on those days. Author and retired seminary professor Dr. Cal Beisner comments on these “election day sermons.”