Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday at Mount Rushmore | Jim Scudder & Ben Carson | InGrace

Explore the faith journeys of Mount Rushmore's four presidents and their profound influence on America's moral compass. Join Jim Scudder as he examines George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—not just as political leaders, but as men of faith whose beliefs shaped the foundations of our nation. Featuring special guests: Mike Pompeo, Former Secretary of State Dr. Ben Carson, Former HUD Secretary Tim Goodwin, South Dakota House Representative Historian Andrew Phipps Discover how these presidents invoked Providence, quoted Scripture, and drew moral authority from the Bible. From Washington's rules of civility and his miraculous survival in battle, to Lincoln's Christ-centered Second Inaugural Address, to Jefferson's complex faith journey, and Theodore Roosevelt's public Christianity—learn how their personal convictions shaped American history. As America celebrates its 250th birthday, this episode invites us to reflect on the spiritual and moral foundations of our nation and what role faith plays in leadership today. 🙏 If you enjoyed this interview, subscribe to the InGrace channel for more conversations on faith, family, and freedom. 📲 Visit us at: ingrace.tv 📞 Call us: 800-78-GRACE 📩 Contact us or pay it forward at ingrace.tv/donate ✡️ Israel content: InGrace Israel on YouTube ✈️ Join our Holy Land tour in February 2027: ingrace.tv/travel #mountrushmore #faithinamerica #americanhistory #christianleadership #georgewashingtonquotes #abrahamlincoln #TheoddoreRoosevelt #ThomasJefferson #InGrace #Bible #Patriotism #American250 #FaithAndLeadership #FoundingFathers #americanvalues 0:00 - Introduction & Mount Rushmore Overview 1:50 - America's Secret to Success (Mike Pompeo) 2:24 - How Mount Rushmore Came to South Dakota (Tim Goodwin) 3:28 - The Carving of Mount Rushmore (14 Years, Zero Deaths) 4:20 - Mount Rushmore as an American Icon 6:37 - George Washington: Faith & Christian Leadership 8:09 - Washington's Miraculous Protection Story (Ben Carson) 10:04 - Thomas Jefferson: Complex Faith & The Declaration 13:30 - Abraham Lincoln: Theology in Crisis (Andrew Phipps) 17:20 - Theodore Roosevelt: Bold Faith & Scripture 21:11 - How Marxism Rewrites History & Why It Matters 22:53 - The Founding Fathers' Respect for Scripture 25:13 - The Gospel Message & America's Hope 26:42 - Next Episode Preview: Armageddon's Dawn