Have We Forgotten What Made America Great?

What happens when a nation built on faith abandons its spiritual foundation? In this powerful exploration of America's soul, we confront the hard truth that our country's struggles—economic, cultural, and political—stem from a deeper spiritual crisis.

Drawing from the prophetic warnings in the Book of Haggai, we see striking parallels to modern America: "You have planted much, but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes." These ancient words resonate with our current national condition, where material abundance coexists with spiritual emptiness.

The podcast examines Ronald Reagan's prescient "Time for Choosing" speech from 1964, which warned that "freedom has never been so fragile, so close to slipping from our grasp." Decades later, these words ring truer than ever as we witness the erosion of constitutional protections and traditional values. But the solution isn't merely political—it requires rebuilding on the "rock of honesty and fairness, with the cement of faith in God."

This spiritual renewal must begin personally. Have you made time for God today? Is your spouse truly your second priority after God? Our individual choices reflect our true values, and honest self-assessment is the first step toward transformation. As Barry Goldwater once advised his son: "There is no foundation like the rock of honesty and fairness, and when you begin to build your life on that rock with the cement of faith in God, then you have a real start."

Turn back to God and Jesus Christ—in your personal life, your marriage, and your community. While it might be too late for our nation, remember John Quincy Adams' wisdom: "The duty is ours, the results are God's." Will you answer the call to rebuild America's spiritual foundation?

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