Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase - Amazing Grace

We all need grace! Brent and Ian talk with Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase about their new book from W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson about the life of John Newton and his famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ – ‘Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind the Song’. Bruce Hindmarsh is the James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology and Professor of the History of Christianity at Regent College in Vancouver.  He wrote his doctoral thesis on Newton at Oxford.  Bruce is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a past president of the American Society of Church History. Craig Borlase is a New York Times, Sunday Times, and international bestselling ghostwriter of dramatic, engaging memoirs.  Over the last 2 decades, he has written more than 55 books, working with a diverse range of authors. (2:00) ‘Amazing Grace’ in the fabric of American life; (8:20) Writing the book; (11:00) Newton’s mother; (12:30) Newton’s father; (15:00) Pressganging; (16:05) Newton’s own experience of slavery; (19:20) Newton’s conversion; (20:15) How Newton left the navy; (21:20) Newton’s ministry; (23:10) The writing of ‘Amazing Grace’; (25:00) Newton’s stand against the slave trade; (25:50) Newton and Wilberforce. Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-Newton-Surprising-Behind/dp/1400334012 www.thomasnelson.com/wpublishing/ Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.