Listen "Thomas Payne vs George Whitfield: Epilogue, Part 3"
Episode Synopsis
In episode 89 of the Noble American Lives Podcast, host William H. Benson continues the epilogue of his second book, featuring a dramatization where historical religious figures reflect and discuss. The focus of the episode is on Thomas Paine and George Whitfield, with dialogue delving into their views on slavery, repentance, and their legacies. Other figures such as Jim Bakker, Billy Graham, and Ralph Waldo Emerson also contribute to the conversation, creating a vibrant debate on historical and moral issues surrounding their lives and actions. The episode also touches on themes of marriage, afterlife, and the implications of their written works and personal beliefs. (00:00) Introduction to the Podcast (00:51) Overview of the Books and Subscription Information (01:17) Roger Williams and Cotton Mather (02:41) Thomas Payne and George Whitfield (04:14) Dramatization of Historical Figures (05:10) George Whitfield's Reflections on Slavery (13:31) Thomas Payne's Heavenly Reflections (23:48) Joseph Smith's Celestial Marriage Doctrine (28:58) Final Thoughts and Reflections
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