Providence and Politics: America's Semiquincentennial, part 10

Reflecting on John Witherspoon’s sermon, “The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men,” we discuss God’s rule over the nations and the spiritual dangers that arise during times of great conflict. Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines. Opening and closing music from “2020 Vision (Worse than Blind)” by Fred Lancia. Used with permission. Opening (0:53) - We discuss Dave’s new home and upcoming family wedding and Matt’s son’s impending high school graduation. Church and State in the Revolutionary Era (3:00) - We discuss the religious tests in the early state constitutions and the general move away from established churches in that era. We also discuss the influence of John Witherspoon on the American church and American government. Link. Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America (trans. Mansfield). “The Dominion of Providence…” (13:19) - We discuss John Witherspoon’s occasional sermon, “The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men” and its applications for our day. Link: John Witherspoon, “The Dominion of Providence…” Tocqueville’s Crystal Ball (57:28) - We review the Spurs’ poor start in the NBA Finals and make our World Cup predictions. Email: [email protected] YouTube: @DIAToday Intagram: @DemocracyinAmericaToday Keeping Our Republic at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. The history of the American Revolution: Walter McDougall, Freedom Just Around the Corner; Robert Middlekauff, The Glorious Cause. David Corbin is the Provost of Colorado Christian University. Matt Parks and David Corbin both taught politics at The King’s College in New York City and have written together on reviving American republicanism, The Federalist, and Democracy in America. All views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker and not necessarily those of their present or former employers.