Abraham Lincoln: Hero or Tyrant? What You Weren’t Taught About the Civil War (Part 1)

Was Abraham Lincoln really the hero history books claim he was? In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Nick and Brandon sit down with Pastor John Huffman to peel back the layers of the Civil War and Lincoln’s presidency—exploring what most of us were never taught in school. We talk about the real motivations behind the war, the myths surrounding Lincoln, the role of religion in the North and South, and how Lincoln's actions reshaped the presidency and federal power. Was the Civil War really about slavery? What did Lincoln actually believe? And why does it matter for Christians today? This is Part 1 of a two-part series that will challenge your understanding of American history and push you to think biblically about government, truth, and legacy.