# 250 Years of Providence - A Discussion with Tim Barton and Alex Newman

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Podcast: [The Generations Radio Program](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-generations-radio-program-1109195)
Published: 2026-06-08T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19311105-250-years-of-providence-a-discussion-with-tim-barton-and-alex-newman.mp3
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What made America different from France, Russia, or Germany in the 18th century? Was it mere geography or politics, or something deeper? Kevin is joined by Tim Barton and Alex Newman for a conversation about the Christian foundations that shaped the nation's founding, and asking whether there is still hope for a people who drifted far away from these roots. Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520780/episodes/19311105-250-years-of-providence-a-discussion-with-tim-barton-...

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