Few figures in American church history have been as influential as Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758), yet many know him only through his sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. In this conversation, Dr. Matthew Everhard explains how much more there is to Edwards’ life and theology.

Everhard is a pastor, professor, Jonathan Edwards scholar, and he's the General Editor of the new Jonathan Edwards Study Bible from Thomas Nelson.

We explore Edwards' life, his theology, and why his writings continue to benefit Christians today. Matthew also takes us behind the scenes of the new Jonathan Edwards study Bible, explaining how a team of scholars worked through Edwards' extensive sermons, notebooks, and biblical reflections to bring his insights into a resource for modern readers.

Along the way, we discuss Edwards' unique note-taking system, his remarkable devotion to studying Scripture, and what ordinary Christians can learn from his example.

Whether you're new to Jonathan Edwards or have read his works for years, this conversation offers a fresh appreciation for his life, theology, and enduring legacy.

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▶️ An Overview of the Life of Jonathan Edwards

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Here's the latest episode of my conversation with Ray Rhodes, Jr, author of Susie (on Spurgeon's wife Susannah), Yours, Till Heaven (on their marriage), and now a major new biography, Spurgeon: The Man Beyond the Pulpit.

We talk about why the world needed another Charles Spurgeon biography, how Rhodes researched the man behind the "Prince of Preachers," and some surprising things about Spurgeon's life he uncovered along the way.

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Here's a replay for Independence Day of an interview with Mark David Hall

Did the United States truly have a Christian founding, or were the Founders simply Deists who desired to create a secular nation?

This question has been hotly debated for generations, and our society increasingly regards the idea of America's Christian heritage as something to be minimized, rejected, or denied.

So what is the truth regarding the faith of the Founders and how it influenced their actions as they fought a revolution and brought forth a new nation?

To answer this question we're speaking with historian Mark David Hall. Hall is one of the most distinguished scholars of early American history. He is a professor, a nationally-recognized expert on religious freedom, and the author of several books, including Did America Have a Christian Founding?

In this conversation we'll discuss how Christianity shaped our nation, how much impact deism actually had on some of the founders, the true meaning of the separation of church and state, and how we can return to the biblical founding principles that made America a great nation.

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