PODCAST · religion
GodNAmerica
by Perry Greene
The mission of God-N-America is to advance faith in God by telling His story in our history.
Episodes
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Essential Non-Essentials
What happens when the things we once considered luxuries become necessities? From internet service and smartphones to prosperity and liberty, conveniences can quietly become dependencies. In “Essential Non-Essentials,” Perry Greene considers Moses’ warning to Israel not to forget God in times of...
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Washington’s Navy: When Faith and Freedom Set Sail
Before America had an official navy, George Washington took action. In 1775, he armed a small fleet of schooners to intercept British supply ships during the Siege of Boston. What became known as “Washington’s Navy” demonstrated how courage, initiative, and faith can turn small beginnings into...
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The Law Above the King: From Covenant to Constitution
This episode explores Deuteronomy 17 and the revolutionary biblical principle that even Israel’s king was subject to God’s law. The idea of “law above the king” planted seeds that shaped Western constitutional thinking and America’s vision of limited government. Liberty survives only when…
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From Covenant to Constitution, The Moral Architecture of Liberty
This episode traces how the biblical concept of covenant helped shape Western ideas about authority, responsibility, conscience, and self-government. Beginning with Scripture and moving through the Reformation, the Mayflower Compact, and the American constitutional tradition, Perry explores the...
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Born Again Before It Was Popular
George Whitefield became one of the most influential voices of the First Great Awakening, carrying the message of Jesus—“Ye must be born again”—throughout Britain and colonial America. After discovering that religious discipline and self-denial could not transform the heart, Whitefield devoted…
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The Portrait That Preserves a Nation
This episode explores Charles Spurgeon’s call for Christians to be living portraits of Jesus Christ. Connecting his devotional insight to America’s Founders, particularly George Washington and John Adams, the episode shows how liberty depends on visible Christian character. Through Scripture and...
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The Power Behind True Revival
In this episode, Perry Greene explores how Revival cannot be manufactured by human cleverness or emotional energy; it comes when God’s people humble themselves, trust the sufficiency of Scripture, and seek Him in persistent prayer—because true spiritual awakening is not preached up, but prayed down.
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Blood, Water, and the Birth of Liberty
This episode explores the biblical pattern of blood and water in the Exodus—through the Hebrew midwives, the Passover lamb, and the Red Sea—and connects it to the blood and water from Christ’s side at the crucifixion. It then parallels these themes with the birth of the United States through...
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Out of Weakness, a Framework for Liberty
The U.S. Constitution emerged not from a perfect plan, but from the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the difficult compromises of the Constitutional Convention. Drawing on Romans 8:28, this episode considers how failure can become the doorway to wisdom when people acknowledge their...
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Christ Over Country Keeping the Gospel at the Center
On the anniversary of Francis Scott Key's writing of The Star-Spangled Banner, this episode reminds us that God's blessings do not come through blind allegiance to any nation but through faith in Jesus Christ. While God has a continuing purpose for Israel in His redemptive plan, Scripture teaches...
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When Obedience Looks Like Resistance
When earthly authority conflicts with God's authority, Christians must remember where ultimate allegiance belongs. Drawing from Acts 5:29 and the teaching of America's patriot pastors, this episode explores the biblical principle that obedience to God sometimes requires resisting unjust commands....
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A Tale of Two Men: When Faith Met Freedom
America's liberty was not built merely on laws but on the character of its people. The unlikely friendship between evangelist George Whitefield and statesman Benjamin Franklin demonstrates how spiritual renewal and moral virtue prepared the foundation for lasting freedom. While Whitefield...
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Leaves Without Fruit
Jesus repeatedly warned that God is not looking for impressive appearances but for genuine spiritual fruit. Through the barren fig tree, the cursed fig tree, the wicked tenants, and the True Vine, Scripture teaches that privilege, profession, and proximity to God are never substitutes for…
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You Become Who You Walk With
The people and voices we allow into our lives shape our character more than we often realize. Proverbs 13:20 reminds us that walking with the wise produces wisdom, while companionship with fools leads to destruction. America's Founders recognized this same principle, understanding that liberty...
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The Voice Behind You
This episode of GodNAmerica explores the powerful connection between Isaiah 30:21 and John 10:27 through the imagery of a shepherd guiding sheep from behind the flock. Perry Greene explains how shepherds positioned themselves strategically to protect, correct, and guide wandering sheep, and how…
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When Confidence Falters but Calling Remains
The Battle of Long Island reminds us that setbacks do not cancel God's calling. Though George Washington and the Continental Army suffered a devastating defeat and nearly lost the Revolution in its infancy, God's providence preserved the army through a remarkable nighttime evacuation hidden by a...
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Refined by Fire: What Will Remain?
God’s refining fire will reveal the true quality of our lives and our nation. Built on Christ, our works will either endure like gold or burn like straw. Liberty and faith both require moral substance that can withstand testing.
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One Gospel, One People, Justified, Then Changed
The New Testament presents one unified gospel: we are justified by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and that same grace begins the lifelong work of sanctification. Justification is God's once-for-all declaration that the sinner is righteous because of Christ, while sanctification is the...
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Not for Angels
America's constitutional system was built on a realistic understanding of human nature, not the assumption that people are naturally trustworthy or selfless. Drawing from biblical teaching about the fallen human heart, the Founders designed checks and balances to restrain the abuse of power.…
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Wars and Rumors of Wars
Jesus warned that humanity would experience "wars and rumors of wars," but Scripture reminds us that earthly conflicts often reflect a deeper spiritual struggle. Pride, ambition, and the desire for power have influenced both individuals and nations throughout history. While the Bible teaches that...
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The Fire Before the Fight
Before America won its freedom on the battlefield, God was at work in the hearts of its people. The First Great Awakening transformed the colonies through faithful preaching that called men and women to repentance, obedience, and accountability before God. Ministers such as George Whitefield,...
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Do Something
Doing nothing has never advanced God's kingdom or preserved liberty. While Scripture calls believers to wait on God's timing, it never calls them to surrender their responsibility. Jesus acted. Paul fought the good fight. America's founders risked everything for the cause of liberty because they...
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When Truth Offends
In this episode, Perry Greene explores why truth often provokes opposition and why that should not surprise Christians. Using the illustration of a fire alarm that disturbs people to save them, he explains that biblical truth is meant to warn, correct, and rescue, not merely to comfort. Drawing...
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Holding Fast to the Integrity That Heaven Notices
Job's greatest commendation from God was not his wealth, influence, or success, but that he "still held fast his integrity" after everything else had been stripped away. Throughout history, men such as Thomas More, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and George Washington demonstrated that true greatness is...
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The Eve of Instruction
After months of study, writing, and prayer, The PerryNormal Files officially begins. In this special pre-launch announcement, Perry Greene invites listeners to join the first investigation into the unseen realm through the lens of Scripture. Rather than chasing sensational claims or speculative...
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Obedience Before Understanding
God has never required complete understanding before calling His people to obedience. From Israel's covenant at Mount Sinai to the Pilgrims' signing of the Mayflower Compact, from the Declaration of Independence to Christ's call of His disciples, history consistently demonstrates that faith acts...
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The Bible and the Republic
This Minute Man Message highlights James McHenry’s warning that laws and institutions alone cannot preserve liberty without the moral influence of the Bible. The message emphasizes the founders’ belief that Scripture shapes virtuous citizens and remains essential to the strength and stability of…
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THE PEN THAT CHOSE PRINCIPLE
John Dickinson understood that true courage is not driven by public pressure but by unwavering principle. Before the American Revolution, he sought peace through constitutional means, warning against tyranny while urging restraint and unity. When reconciliation proved impossible, he faithfully...
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Quiet Defiance
William Ellery reminds us that history is often shaped by people whose names are rarely remembered. Though not a famous military leader or fiery speaker, Ellery understood the deadly risk of signing the Declaration of Independence and willingly placed his life, property, and future on the line…
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Above Justice?
This Minute Man Message highlights George Mason’s warning that no individual should stand above justice or accountability. The message connects Mason’s defense of impeachment and equal justice to biblical principles, reminding listeners that liberty survives only when laws are applied fairly and...
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Two Breads and Two Messages
The Bible presents two very different breads with two very different messages. Ezekiel’s bread was a symbol of judgment, scarcity, and the consequences of ignoring God. It represented a people who had rejected God's warnings and would learn dependence through hardship. The unleavened bread of...
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The Finger of God
This Minute Man Message highlights James Madison’s statement in Federalist #37, recognizing the providential hand of God in America’s founding. The message reminds listeners that many founders believed divine guidance preserved the nation through the Revolution and calls modern Americans to...
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The Price Tag of Character
Character has a price tag, and that price is often hardship. Just as steel is strengthened by fire and the hammer, people are strengthened through trials, discipline, and perseverance. America’s founders understood that liberty was not secured through comfort but through sacrifice and moral...
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Chosen for Challenge
“Chosen for Challenge” explores the deeper meaning of being “chosen” by God through the powerful imagery of America’s elite military forces and the 1960s song The Ballad of the Green Berets. Just as Green Berets endure rigorous hardship for critical missions, God’s people are called not to…
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When Division Reveals What Is Real
In 1 Corinthians 11:19, Paul teaches that division and testing reveal who is genuine. Just as fire refines metal, seasons of pressure expose the true character of churches and nations. America’s present challenges are a spiritual test—one that calls believers to humility, courage, and virtue....
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Why Do We Sit Still? Faith Demands Action
This episode challenges the paralysis that often follows the recognition of danger, whether spiritual, cultural, or personal. Using Jeremiah 8:14 and examples from aviation and the American founding, it argues that awareness without action is not faith. The people in Jeremiah's time saw the…
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The PerryNormal Files are Coming: "What If?"
What if the supernatural is more real than we realize? Join Perry Greene as The PerryNormal Files explores the strange, the mysterious, and the supernatural through the lens of Scripture. Each episode investigates biblical mysteries, ancient history, and modern phenomena by asking three essential...
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Educated to Serve
This Minute Man Message reflects on William Samuel Johnson’s belief that education exists to prepare people to serve both their Creator and their country. The message contrasts the founders’ vision of moral and faith-centered education with modern trends that often separate knowledge from wisdom...
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A Finalized Finish
Jesus' final words from the cross, "It is finished" (tetelestai), were not a cry of defeat but a declaration of complete victory. Just as the ancient runner from Marathon announced triumph before collapsing, Jesus proclaimed that the work of redemption was fully accomplished. The debt of sin was...
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A Disciple of Christ
This Minute Man Message examines Thomas Jefferson’s statement identifying himself as “a disciple of the doctrines of Jesus Christ.” While acknowledging Jefferson’s theological complexities, the message highlights his respect for Christianity’s moral teachings and reminds listeners that many...
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America Valued Sacred Life From the Beginning
America's view of human life did not originate in political theory but in the conviction that every person is created by God and therefore possesses inherent worth. The Declaration of Independence reflects this belief by placing life first among the unalienable rights endowed by the Creator. The...
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The Bulletproof Colonel
This episode explores the remarkable survival of young George Washington during the Battle of Monongahela in 1755, when bullets pierced his coat, and horses were shot from beneath him, yet he emerged unharmed. Through history, Scripture, and Washington’s own words, the episode reflects on divine...
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America's Idol Essence
“America’s Idol Essence” explores D. L. Moody’s warning that anything loved more than God becomes an idol. Drawing from Isaiah, Exodus, Corinthians, Judges, and Colossians, the episode contrasts God’s desire to dwell among His people with humanity’s repeated tendency to replace Him with false…
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Built on the Rock, Not the Sand
America has endured many storms throughout its history, from the Revolutionary War to modern cultural upheaval. The reason the nation has survived is not that it avoided hardship, but because it was built upon enduring moral and spiritual foundations. Jesus taught that storms reveal what lies...
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Teach the Rising Generation
This MinuteMan Message highlights John Jay’s call for Americans to study the Constitution and teach future generations the principles of liberty. The message connects biblical truth with civic responsibility, warning that ignorance leaves nations vulnerable to the loss of freedom.
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Providence at Dawn
This episode tells the remarkable story of Huck's Defeat in July 1780, when ordinary South Carolina farmers and tradesmen stood against British oppression and achieved a victory that helped reignite the Patriot cause in the South. Through the courage of men like John Carroll, a simple farmer…
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The Well-Armed Lamb
This MinuteMan Message uses a quote commonly attributed to Alexander Hamilton to explain the difference between unchecked majority rule and a constitutional republic. The message emphasizes the founders’ belief that God-given rights, moral restraint, and biblical principles are essential…
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Light Where Darkness Hides
This episode of GodNAmerica addresses the growing dangers hidden behind digital secrecy while emphasizing wisdom, vigilance, and spiritual light over panic and fear. Using biblical principles from John 3, Ephesians 5, and 1 John 1, the message explains how predators often exploit secrecy, shame,...
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COMMERCIAL #1 "THERE'S MORE TO THE STORY"
Introducing The PerryNormal Files.
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Running with the Good News
This episode connects the ancient Marathon messenger with the biblical image of the evangelist carrying the good news of Christ’s victory. Using Romans 10:15 and Isaiah 52:7, it explores how “beautiful feet” symbolize faithful messengers who bring hope, truth, and salvation in times of fear and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The mission of God-N-America is to advance faith in God by telling His story in our history.
HOSTED BY
Perry Greene
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