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Faith in the Early 1700s – Building a New World

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What role did faith play in the early American colonies? In this special bonus episode, Jim Rand explores how Christianity shaped daily life, community bonds, and resilience among settlers in the 1700s.

We examine the Great Awakening’s impact, the importance of local churches as centers of community, and how enslaved Africans embraced Christianity — finding hope, dignity, and moral strength amid hardship. This episode highlights how faith fueled self-reliance, voluntary cooperation, and…

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