About this episode

Pastor Josh Howerton and historian Tim Barton discuss common myths about America's founding and the influence of Christianity on its history.

What if much of what you've been told about America's founding isn't the whole story? As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Pastor Josh Howerton sits down with historian Tim Barton to examine six of the most common myths surrounding the nation's history. From Christopher Columbus and the Founding Fathers to Christianity's influence on America's founding and the role of believers in public life, this conversation dives into original documents, historical evidence, and firsthand accounts that challenge popular narratives. Whether you're passionate about history, faith, or understanding the foundations of our culture, this episode will encourage you to think critically, seek truth, and engage the world through a biblical worldview. In This Episode: • Was Christopher Columbus really a genocidal colonizer? • Were the Founding Fathers mostly deists? • Was America founded as a secular nation? • Is America's story defined entirely by slavery? • Did settlers commit genocide against Native Americans? • Should Christians stay out of politics and public life? History matters. Truth matters. And as followers of Jesus, how we understand both can shape how we live today. Stand firm…

People in this episode

Host: Josh Howerton

Guest: Tim Barton

Topics covered

• America's founding
• Christianity's influence
• historical myths
• public life
• faith and politics
• critical thinking

Keywords

• America
• Founding Fathers
• Christianity
• historical myths
• public life
• faith
• politics
• truth
• critical thinking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lakepointe Church

Places: America

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