Lincoln's Battle with God w/Chad Zueck and Stephen Mansfield

15/09/2025 58 min

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Abraham Lincoln is remembered as one of America’s greatest leaders—but behind the speeches, the Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation was a man locked in a lifelong struggle with faith.In this episode, bestselling author and historian Stephen Mansfield joins Chad Zueck to discuss his book Lincoln’s Battle with God. Together they explore:Why Lincoln’s faith was so hard to defineHow his parents shaped his early rejection of ChristianityThe role adversity, suffering, and self-education played in his spiritual journeyWhy he came to view the Civil War as divine judgment on AmericaHow his Second Inaugural Address reveals his deepest convictions about God and providenceLincoln’s greatness wasn’t in having a simple faith—but in wrestling honestly with God in the midst of unimaginable national and personal suffering. His battle still speaks to men today who struggle with doubt, belief, and the shaping of their own vision.If you’ve ever wrestled with your faith—or wondered how leaders are formed in the crucible of struggle—this conversation will challenge and inspire you.How to connect with Stephen:StephenMansfield.TV — author, speaker, and podcast hub Social Media ProfilesTwitter / X: @MansfieldWrites Stephen Mansfield+2Apple Podcasts+2Instagram: @MansfieldWrites Instagram+1Facebook: Stephen Mansfield FacebookLinkedIn: Stephen Mansfield / The Mansfield GroupApple Podcast link hereSpotify Podcast link hereFor more about RPM for men go to ⁠www.rpmfm.org⁠. ⁠Exceptional Man of TikTok⁠ ⁠Exceptional Man of Instagram⁠⁠Exceptional Man of Facebook⁠