Faith Ignited
Misty Howard
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About This Podcast
Immersive, real stories from history, seen through the lens of faith. Fact is often more surprising than fiction, and the listeners may find themselves surprised by what was left out of their history books.
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S1E27 Physician of the Soul: Benjamin Rush
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”Benjamin Rush is a name most people have never heard of. This man, who has essentially vanished from our textbooks, was among our most influential founding fathers,…
S1E26 The Beauty of Holiness: Thomas Jefferson’s Faith
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”This last episode defending the life and character of Thomas Jefferson centers on his faith. Though many today claim he was an atheist who despised religion in the…
S1E25 Nothing to Fear From Lies: Thomas Jefferson’s Morality
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”"Truth is great and will prevail." The man who said these words is arguably the most defamed of our founding fathers. Perhaps the worst accusation laid against Thomas…
S1E24 Champion of Man’s Rights: Thomas Jefferson and Slavery
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”There is perhaps no founding father whose memory has been more maligned than Thomas Jefferson’s. This episode is part one of three episodes in defense of both his…
S1E23 In The Shadows: America’s First Double Agent
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”History often overlooks some of the most remarkable people, yet their contributions are no less profound. Discover the story of America’s first double agent and how…
S1E22 God Has No Country: Pimpernel of the Vatican
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”History contains more thrilling and remarkable stories than anything that’s been fabricated by man's imagination. The story told in this episode is full of intrigue,…
S1E21 In Virtue's Cause: Benjamin Franklin
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”The historical figure discussed in this episode is a subject of debate in many circles, all of whom seem to have polarized opinions on his character and beliefs. When…
S1E20 The Fire of Liberty: Francis Scott Key
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”After fighting a revolution, America thought it was finished contending with Britain, until the war of 1812 once again placed the patriots in peril. With the capitol…
S1E19 Of Tender Awe: Louis Agassiz and Evolution
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”In a time when faith is largely ridiculed and seen as foolish, we often forget that some of the most brilliant people in history had a firm belief in a Divine…
S1E18 The Rising Glory: Christian Roots of American Universities
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”This episode explores the Christian roots of America's universities and introduces you to an early educator, who crossed the ocean to play a critical role in the…
S1E17 Love Stronger Than Death: The French Revolution
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”Dark times reveal the best and worst of human nature. The French Revolution took place right on the cusp of the American Revolution, but their results were…
S1E16 Hero Among Heroes: Lafayette
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”This episode explores the life of a hero of two different nations. A young man who fled a life of luxury for the life of a volunteer soldier. Learn what inspired the…
S1E15 Fire For The Deed: Christopher Columbus
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”The line between hero and villain can be very obscured in the mass of historical opinions, but this episode presents a case for the man largely criticized by scholars…
S1E14 Traitors In Our Midst: Benedict Arnold and West Point
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”Benedict Arnold is undoubtably the most infamous traitor in American history, but few realize how his treachery nearly destroyed the American cause. It would have…
S1E13 Children of the Present: The Emancipation Proclamation
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”With the Lincoln Presidency in shambles, and the Union on the brink of collapse, the North needed a miracle. As he has so many times before, God stepped in. Learn…
S1E12 No Neutral Ground: CS Lewis
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”When facing the realities of darkness and evil in this world, many wonder why God doesn't intervene, or worse if he is cruel. The 1900s were ravaged by two world…
S1E11 The Light Here Kindled: The Pilgrims
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”It took almost incomprehensible arranging, and miraculous deliverance to bring the Native Americans and Pilgrims to the same table to share a bountiful meal in peace.…
S1E10 Lady With The Lamp: Florence Nightingale
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”In a time of immense suffering and war, one woman emerged as a hero. Her selfless efforts led her to be called the founder of modern nursing. Learn what motivated…
S1E9 The Flame of Truth: George Washington
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”When it comes to history, it's only too easy for things to be forgotten or misrepresented. This episode exposes some of the foundational truths associated with the…
S1E8 And All Was Light: Sir Isaac Newton
Send a message to “Faith Ignited”Sir Isaac Newton is a name most people recognize. His contributions to the science world make him one of the greatest minds of all time, but another side of this…
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Faith Ignited has published 27 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Christianity, Education.
Faith Ignited is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 37m.
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