Lesson Twelve: "Revivals, Revolution, and the Rise of American Faith"

This week’s topic: Revivals, Revolution, and the Rise of American Faith. This class will unpack how spiritual awakenings reshaped not only churches—but the very soul of the nation. From the emotional thunder of the First Great Awakening to the bold experiments in religious liberty following the Revolution, we’ll explore how revivalists, radicals, and reformers sparked lasting change. Discover how figures like Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and Charles Finney redefined personal piety, while Jefferson and Madison laid the legal foundation for religious freedom. We’ll examine disestablishment, denominational battles, the Second Great Awakening, and the explosive rise of movements like Methodism, Mormonism, Fundamentalism, and the Evangelical movement. If you want to understand how revivalism, reform, and rebellion shaped the DNA of American faith, join us this Sunday.