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Experience the American dream with today’s Patriot of the Past interview. I’m your host, John Gillespie. It’s a beautiful summer afternoon in 1636. I’m at the home of Puritan preacher, …
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Now, I know that some of you who are reading this are asking yourself, “Self … what IS ‘apologetics’?” That’s a fair question and one that might not be what …
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It’s April 2, 1850. I’m at the home of 89-year-old Joseph Martin. Mr. Martin was a teenage soldier during the American War for Independence. JG: “Mr. Martin, what is that …
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Welcome to Fast Facts with Reasons for Hope. I’m Carl Kerby. Snuggle in close as we talk about the cute and cuddly baby panda. When these guys are born, they’re …
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It’s March 5, 1841. I’m at the Capitol Building with Secretary of State Daniel Webster. JG: “Mr. Secretary, what words of yours will be put on the cornerstone of the …
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It’s September 14, 1836. I’m in the House of Representatives with ex-President John Quincy Adams. JG: “Congressman Adams, what is this gag rule?” JQA: “Mr. Gillespie, the gag rule is …
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It’s December 26, 1834. I’m visiting with former President James Madison, the Father of the Constitution. JG: “Mr. President, how would you sum up your ideas on government?” JM: “John, …
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It’s December 2, 1833. I’m in Washington D.C. with Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story. JG: “Justice Story, what are a few of the key points of your book Commentaries on …
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It’s March 4, 1833. I’m at the second inaugural address of President Andrew Jackson. Let’s listen in as he concludes his address. AJ: “Finally, it is my most fervent prayer …
Andrew Jackson – March 4, 1833 Read More Welcome to Fast Facts with Reasons for Hope. I’m Carl Kerby. Today, we’re talking about my favorite subject – food! But this food isn’t for you or me, unfortunately; it’s …
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It’s March 23, 1832. I’m with Alexis de Tocqueville and we’re discussing his book Democracy in America. JG: “Monsieur de Tocqueville, yesterday you said that Christianity was the key to …
Alexis de Tocqueville – March 23, 1832 Read More It’s March 22, 1832. I’m in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with French writer, Alexis de Tocqueville. He’s writing a book titled Democracy in America, JG: “Monsieur De Tocqueville, what would you …
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It’s September 17, 1829. I’m in the living room with homemaker Elizabeth Braxton. She’s teaching her five children. JG: “Mrs. Braxton, what are you using for textbooks in your homeschool …
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It’s July 7, 1826. I’m at a tea party with Caroline Adams, the granddaughter of our second president, John Adams. JG: “Caroline, what words of wisdom did your grandfather leave …
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It’s the eve of July 4, 1826. I’m at the home of John Adams with his granddaughter, Susanna. We’ve just received news that the author of the Declaration of Independence, …
John Adams – July 4, 1826 Read More Welcome to Fast Facts with Reasons for Hope. I’m Carl Kerby. Today we’re again talking about the Giant Panda. Keep in mind, though, that when we say “giant,” this creature …
Fast Facts: Pandas – Part II Read More It’s January 8, 1815. I’m with Major General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans. JG: “General Jackson, I thought there was a peace treaty signed.” AJ: “The army …
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It’s September 14, 1814. I’m with Francis Scott Key who was an eyewitness to last night’s battle. JG: “Mr. Key, tell us what happened.” FSK: “John, I went out to …
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It’s August 24, 1814. I’m in the White House, and the British army is attacking the Capitol. The First Lady, Dolley Madison, is giving orders to take a painting of …
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It’s June 4, 1813. I’m on the USS Chesapeake with Captain James Lawrence. We’re in battle with a British frigate, the HMS Shannon, which has been blockading Boston Harbor. JG: …
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