Lesson Eleven: "Fire in the Pulpit: The Great Awakening and the Birth of American Revival"

May 11, 2025    Rick Carmickle

This week, our topic is “Fire in the Pulpit: The Great Awakening and the Birth of American Revival." Discover how a spiritual wildfire reshaped a continent. In Fire in the Pulpit, we trace the powerful awakenings sparked by Jonathan Edwards’ intense theology and George Whitefield’s electrifying sermons. Explore the personal struggles, bold preaching, and national fervor that defined the First Great Awakening. We'll examine its passionate highs, divisive controversies, and lasting impact on American religion, politics, and identity. From trembling congregants to transformed churches, this class uncovers how revival shaped a nation’s soul. Join us for a deep dive into the people, ideas, and forces that set colonial hearts ablaze.