America 250 Part 7: A People in Prayer - The Founding Generation on Its Knees | Under God Ep 338

The founding generation prayed America into existence, and the record proves it.In this episode, Pastor Nathan Brown and Pastor Rob McCoy trace prayer as the through line of American national life — from Governor Bradford's 1621 day of thanksgiving at Plymouth, through the 400+ official days of prayer and fasting observed before 1776, to the Continental Congress calling every colony to confess its sins in the summer of 1775. They walk through Washington's prayer tent, Lincoln's 1863 fast day, FDR's D-Day prayer on national radio, and the calls to prayer still being issued today. Perfect for the commute, the gym, or the drive — a full teaching on how a praying people built a free nation, and what prayer looks like in your own home this week.You'll Learn:✅ Why the disciples asked Jesus to teach them one thing — how to pray✅ How prayer proclamations tracked every turning point of the Revolutionary War✅ Practical steps for daily prayer, family prayer, and praying for your city📖 Psalm 127:1, Psalm 131, Romans 10:17, 1 Timothy 2:1-2Resources mentioned: President Trump's Mount Rushmore address; the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution; the One Nation Under God series.If this episode encouraged you, follow Under God and leave a rating and review — it helps more Christians find the show.