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Richard Clearwater

2023-01-30T16:56:14-06:00January 29th, 2023|

Date: January 29, 2023

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Richard Clearwater ran away from home at the age of fifteen to live the life of a prodigal son.  He was brought back to the proper way of life and later attended college to the surprise of his family and friends.  Clearwater earned several doctorate degrees and completely turned his life around. His later contribution to the Christian-Baptist community is still impactful today due to his strong stance on the word of God and unwavering faith.

The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner

2022-10-23T10:03:25-05:00October 16th, 2022|

Date: October 16, 2022

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The story of the British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland during the War of 1812.  They young lawyer Francis Scott Key witnessed the event and wrote the Star-Spangled Banner in honor of the brave and miraculous stand of the fort.

Thomas Kerr

2022-09-26T10:01:03-05:00August 28th, 2022|

Date: August 28, 2022 ()

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This week we will look at a personal story of Thomas Kerr, who once was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Rockford, Illinois, but changed to follow humanistic and Unitarian doctrine.

John Clarke

2022-07-28T19:49:50-05:00July 17th, 2022|

Date: July 17, 2022 ()

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Today we will look at the man, Dr John Clarke.  We will see how he was seeking religious liberty in the New World.  Ultimately, this search for religious liberty would see the start of the colony of Rhode Island.

Burmese Missions

2022-05-23T21:18:45-05:00May 22nd, 2022|

Date: May 22, 2022

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On today's episode of Baptist History, we will explore a group of Burmese people who fulfilled the Great Commission. One man's surrender to go to an un-reached people group opened the door for more missionaries to follow. What followed, was a great work done for the cause of Christ!

John Jasper

2022-04-10T19:05:34-05:00April 10th, 2022|

Date: April 10, 2022

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Today we will discuss the life and ministry of John Jasper.  Born a slave and living in sin, John was miraculous saved because of his mother's faithful prayers and God's conviction. Listen along as we explore the life and ministry of John Jasper.

George Leile

2022-03-03T09:04:53-06:00February 27th, 2022|

Date: February 27, 2022

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Born a slave, given his freedom, George Leile was used of God to reach many slaves in the Thirteen Colonies.  Later, he was also influential in missions back to on African Continent. Listen along as we discuss the ministry of George Leile.

Robert Jordan (Part 2)

2022-02-15T14:15:39-06:00January 30th, 2022|

Date: January 30, 2022

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Robert Jordan was a rough youngster who fought in World War II. He was a bitter, abusive, alcoholic bully who experienced love - God's love from a preacher who was willing to take his time to witness and disciple him. (Click for Part 1 here) Robert was saved after attending revival services. He attended ministry training and pastored Calvary Baptist Church and started Calvary Baptist Seminary in Lansdale, PA. Under his ministry, the church started over 50 other churches. Watch Dr. Jordan's testimony here. Listen to one of his sermons here.

Mayflower Miracles Part 2

2021-09-01T09:44:41-05:00August 29th, 2021|

Date: August 29, 2021

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This week, we will pick up with our series, Miracles in American History. We will look at God's miraculous leading and protection through the Pilgrims journey coming to the New World.  Through hardship and loss, God preserved the small group of Pilgrims. Listen along as we explore God's leading and direction through American History.

Mayflower Miracles

2021-08-29T09:59:38-05:00August 22nd, 2021|

Date: August 22, 2021

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This week, we will pick up with our series, Miracles in American History. We will look at God's stirring up of the Separatists or Pilgrims. They were seeking to live according to the Bible without government control. Listen along as we explore God's leading and direction through American History.

Cornelis Aertz de Man

2021-08-22T09:44:30-05:00August 15th, 2021|

Date: August 15, 2021

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This week we will look at a young man martyred for his faith.  The time frame was early 1500s.  Charles the V was the Holy Roman Emperor.  The Protestant Reformation was getting under way, but Anabaptists were under continued persecution. One young man Cornelis Aertz de Man came to know Lord as his Savior. Listen along as we tell the this young man's story, whose life was taken for his faith in Christ.

Allen Freeman

2021-08-08T10:18:55-05:00August 8th, 2021|

Date: August 8, 2021

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This week we will look at the ministry of Allen Freeman. Freeman started the first Baptist church in Chicago's early days. In context, the War of 1812 had just past and Adoniram Judson left for India. Listen along as we explore the short ministry of Allen Freeman in and around Chicago.
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