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Ever wondered what the Founding Fathers really intended with the First Amendment? Join us on this heartfelt episode of the American Soul Podcast, where we unravel the original purpose behind religious freedom in America. We start by expressing our deep gratitude to our loyal listeners and supporters. You’ll get a peek into the latest happenings at the homestead and hear our thoughts on the oddity of savoring autumnal beverages in sweltering weather. Our heartfelt prayer segment aims to bring blessings and guidance to you, your family, and our leaders. Discover the transformative power of daily Bible reading and prayer, along with some timeless wisdom on prioritizing your relationships, especially marriage.

We journey through history to explore how the First Amendment was never meant to erase Christianity from public life, but to prevent federal favoritism towards any one Christian denomination. By examining original state constitutions like Delaware's, we reveal how faith and governance once coexisted harmoniously at the state level. Learn about Fisher Ames, the man behind the establishment clause, who championed the Bible as a primary school textbook. We conclude by outlining our plans to delve into the constitutions of the 13 original colonies in future episodes. This is an episode rich with insights that bridge the past and present, shedding light on the profound intentions of our nation's founders.

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“When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might come and anoint Him. Very early on the first day of the week, they *came to the tomb when the sun had risen. They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?” Looking up, they *saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large. Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed. And he *said to them, “Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.’ ” They went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had gripped them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid. [Now after He had risen early on the first day of the week, He first appeared to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. She went and reported to those who had been with Him, while they were mourning and weeping. When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it. After that, He appeared in a different form to two of them while they were walking along on their way to the country. They went away and reported it to the others, but they did not believe them either. Afterward He appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen. And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. These signs will accompany those who have believed: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them, and confirmed the word by the signs that followed.] [And they promptly reported all these instructions to Peter and his companions. And after that, Jesus Himself sent out through them from east to west the sacred and imperishable proclamation of eternal salvation.]”

‭‭Mark‬ ‭16‬:‭1‬-‭20‬ ‭

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Are you prioritizing personal desires over God's will? Let's reflect on the story of David and Bathsheba to understand the profound consequences of such choices. Join me, Jesse Cope, as I share a personal experience from my homestead that illuminates the importance of dedicating time to God and our loved ones. We’ll confront the troubling issue of biblical illiteracy and its ripple effects on our society and individual lives. By exploring Samuel Adams' belief that no perfect law can guarantee liberty and happiness in a morally corrupt society, we’ll understand the pressing need for spiritual and relational integrity.

In the second part of this episode, we turn our hearts and minds to the ultimate hope for humanity—Jesus Christ. We'll discuss the transformative power of prayer and its role in achieving peace and stability among nations. Drawing from Samuel Adams' unwavering faith, we’ll underscore the necessity of relying on Jesus for salvation. This episode is filled with heartfelt blessings for you and your families, encouraging us all to return to the foundational principles of faith and love, as true salvation can only be found in Jesus Christ. Join me for an inspiring journey that aims to guide us back to the core values that sustain and elevate our souls.

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