The Faith of our Fathers

Dr. Miles Smith, Associate Professor of History at Hillsdale College, draws distinctions between the political legacies -- specifically regarding the separation of church and state -- of the "Pilgrims" and the "Puritans."

Dr. Peter Lillback, President Emeritus of WTS, looks to Leviticus to share insights into the meaning of America's legacy of religious liberty.

Dr. Kevin DeYoung reflects on Founding Father John Witherspoon's life of service to both the church and the early American republic.

William S. Barker writes, "America has been providentially a unique and fruitful ground for the spread and flourishing of the faith both here and around the world."

Rev. James Baird explores the political theology of George Duffield II.

Alan Crippen II draws parallels between the work and thought of Founding Father John Jay and his friend William Wilberforce.

Barry Waugh highlights the biography of 19th-century pastor T. V. Moore, along with his pastoral work through the Civil War and his theo-political writing.

Dr. Todd Rester highlights primary figures of the Great Awakening, as well as the Old Side / New Side conflict among Presbyterians during the revival.

S. A. Fix explains the New Light / Old Light debate of the Great Awakening, and makes a case the Old Light perspective.

R. B. Kuiper wrote in 1944 on the meaning of Christian citizenship as WWII still raged: "If every American should swear allegiance to the Sovereign of the universe, how glorious a country this would be—how law-abiding and withal how free!"

Pastor Robert J. Pacienza outlines the Christian's role in the public square.