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The Robertsons continue their discussion of "Ancient Christianity" this week with one of the most pivotal moments in Church history. 🎙️

Explore the rise of Constantine, the emperor who transformed Christianity’s place in the Roman world, and the Council of Nicaea, where church leaders gathered to defend and clarify the faith.

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FROM THE BLOG | Why did C.S. Lewis describe his conversion to Christianity in such an understated way? In "Surprised by Joy," Lewis’s account disappointed some readers—but was that the point?

Explore how Lewis’s famous conversion story reveals a deeper distinction between contemplation and experience in the Christian life. Read more: https://bit.ly/4v7lihK

Surprised by Joy, Disappointed by Lewis? - onlinecoursesblog.hillsdale.edu Joy, in Lewis’s sense, is “an unsatisfied desire which itself is more desirable than any other satisfaction.”

The progressives attempted to address the challenges posed by modern American life through a series of institutional changes that conflicted with the founders’ understanding of constitutional government.

The Great American Story: The Progressive Era - Hillsdale College Podcast Network On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the roots of the Progressive movement before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression,....

After a respite from foreign affairs following the War of 1812, the United States emerged as a world power by the end of the nineteenth century. American involvement in Cuba and the Philippines raised important questions concerning the nature of the republic.

The Great American Story: Becoming a World Power - Hillsdale College Podcast Network On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the nature of American foreign policy before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression,....

As the Civil War ended, America entered a period of reconstruction in an attempt to recover from the war’s devastation and find just terms for a settlement between the sections.

The Great American Story: Reconstruction and Transformation - Hillsdale College Podcast Network On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the radical changes brought on by the American Civil War before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the...

The Mexican War of 1846 pushed the United States toward a civil war by reviving the national debate concerning slavery in U.S. territories—a debate that the Missouri Compromise had attempted to settle in 1820.

The Great American Story: The House Divides - Hillsdale College Podcast Network On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the Mexican War of 1846 before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, two World Wars...

The election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 marked the beginning of a more democratic age, which brought important changes to many areas of American life, including politics, religion, and the arts.

The Great American Story: The Culture of Democracy and Its Shadow - Hillsdale College Podcast Network On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the debate between republicanism and aristocracy before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great D...

The brutal institution of slavery, which pre-dated the Founding of America, grew and became entrenched in the Southern states. Although it was antithetical to the principles of the Declaration of Independence, slavery survived the Constitutional Convention and became the great source of national dissolution.

The Great American Story: The Experiment Begins - Hillsdale College Podcast Network On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the questions that dominated the politics of the Early Republic before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil W...

The Robertsons continue their journey through "Ancient Christianity" this week, exploring the courageous North African defenders of the faith and the turbulent era of Emperor Diocletian.

The guys examine the Great Persecution and the steadfast witness of early Christians who helped shape the Church’s future.🔥

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After declaring independence from Great Britain, the Americans faced two monumental tasks. First, they had to defeat the mightiest military power in the world. Second, they had to establish a government capable of unifying the nation and securing their rights.

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The Great American Story: The New Nation - Hillsdale College Podcast Network On this episode of The Hillsdale College Online Courses Podcast, Jeremiah and Juan discuss the ratification of the Constitution before introducing Wilfred McClay. Americans have overcome many challenges throughout our history, including the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, t...