The Great Awakening: The Untold Friendship of Benjamin Franklin & George Whitefield + Why Church Community Still Matters - March 11, 2026

In this episode of The Steve Marston Show, we sit down with film director Joshua Enck to discuss the powerful new feature film A Great Awakening, which explores the remarkable friendship between Benjamin Franklin and evangelist George Whitefield during the First Great Awakening. Discover how Franklin helped amplify Whitefield’s sermons and how this spiritual movement shaped the American colonies leading up to the nation’s founding. Steve also shares why church community is vital for believers today, reacts to some unusual church antics making headlines, highlights Christian apologist Wesley Huff’s bold answer about salvation on a major podcast, and reflects on actor Kelsey Grammer’s story of faith and healing. Plus, a hilarious take on smartphones to end the show. Show NotesA Great Awakening trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4-rMC88ylQ Wesley Huff on with Steven Bartlett “Diary of CEO” podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrwNSSyKuD4 Candace Cameron Bure podcast keeping good company.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEomteHrm-4&t=801s Kelsey Grammer wrestling with God.  https://x.com/greglaurie/status/2031002821244674462?s=20  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.