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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 26 MIN

Jane Hampton Cook Part 1: America’s 250th, Gratitude, Faith, and the Founders

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CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In Part 1 of this two-part Kingdom Crossroads conversation, T.S. Wright welcomes historian and author Jane Hampton Cook for a powerful discussion celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Jane shares her journey from Texas to working in the White House, her calling as a writer, and her passion for bringing American history to life.The conversation centers on Jane’s book, A Great and Grateful Nation: From Grievance to Gratitude, an illustrated keepsake book for America’s 250th. Jane explains how gratitude was not merely a private virtue among the Founders but a national habit that helped shape the American Revolution and the nation’s early identity.T.S. and Jane also explore the influence of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Abigail Adams, and John Quincy Adams, highlighting their roles in free speech, the Declaration of Independence, abolition, representative government, and the spiritual foundations of liberty. The episode closes with reflections on divine intervention, the survival of the Revolution, and the miraculous moments surrounding America’s founding.In This EpisodeT.S. Wright and Jane Hampton Cook discuss:Jane’s background in Texas, government service, and White House workHer calling to write books that make American history vivid and relevantA Great and Grateful Nation and the role of gratitude in America’s foundingThe grievances that helped lead to the Bill of RightsBenjamin Franklin as a father of American free speechFranklin’s influence as publisher, diplomat, and Founding FatherThomas Jefferson’s writing gift and the Declaration of IndependenceJohn Adams as the “voice” of independenceThe Declaration’s influence on abolitionJohn Quincy Adams and the Amistad caseFaith, the Great Awakening, and biblical ideas in America’s foundingThe providential and miraculous moments of the American RevolutionFeatured GuestJane Hampton Cook is a historian, author, and former White House webmaster who has written multiple books on American history. Her work focuses on making history real, relevant, and meaningful for modern readers. Her newest book, A Great and Grateful Nation: From Grievance to Gratitude, was written as a keepsake for America’s 250th anniversary.Resources MentionedA Great and Grateful Nation: From Grievance to Gratitude by Jane Hampton CookJane Hampton Cook’s website: janecook.comJane Hampton Cook’s Substack: janehamptoncook.substack.comThe American Miracle filmClosing Call to ActionBe sure to check out Jane Hampton Cook’s book A Great and Grateful Nation at janecook.com, follow her work on Substack at janehamptoncook.substack.com, and tune in for Part 2 of this conversation on Kingdom Crossroads.KeywordsJane Hampton Cook, A Great and Grateful Nation, America 250th anniversary, American Revolution, Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Declaration of Independence, Christian history, American history, faith and freedom, Kingdom Crossroads, TS Wright, divine providence in America

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