Weekly episodes taking a deep dive into the pamphlets, speeches, and letters of early American history. We discuss and read the writings, pulling the lessons we have to learn from them today.
Merry Christmas everyone! It’s been a wild year. Time to reflect, grow, and plan for the ‘24 grind. Coming back better and stronger. Just a quick drop-in to express some gratitude and direct the glory to God. Thank you for listening, see you all next year!
29 Nov 2023
Letters From A Farmer: Fomenting Rebellion and Shaping Washington
The letters of John Dickinson, awakening and inspiring the colonies in the face of tyranny. A testament to rights and liberty. Timeless perspective and timely conviction. Another angle into the mind of George Washington, and the average colonial alike.
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22 Nov 2023
Shaping the Mind of Washington: Rules of Civility in Company and Conversation
What created the stoic mind of America's first father? Today we explore a crucial part of a classical education in early America, the Rules of Civility. Copied by hand by Washington in his early teens, incorporated into his life thereafter.
From 1500's Jesuits to Revolutionary America, to 21st Century America, do manners and civility still hold a place in society?
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