# Spiritual Firestorm: How the First Great Awakening Rewired America | The American Story | Ep 3

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Podcast: [The Glenn Beck Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-glenn-beck-podcast-2434774)
Published: 2026-04-25T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dive into the chilling spark of the Salem Witch Trials and how colonial America’s spiritual decay ignited the First Great Awakening. Discover the preachers whose biblical devotion shaped government and defended liberty in the young society. From the pulpit of brilliant pastor Jonathan Edwards to the electrifying rise of George Whitefield – the evangelist who captivated unprecedented American audiences – we trace the massive revival movement that swept the colonies. This awakening cracked old hierarchies, empowered ordinary people, rewired American identity, and quietly laid the groundwork for revolution. From hysteria to hope, rebellion to rebirth, discover the complicated legacies (including ties to slavery) that shaped a nation’s soul. GLENN'S SPONSORS: PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “baby,” or visit ⁠https://preborn.com/glenn⁠. Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/glennbeck and use promo code GLENN to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty American Financing: American Financing can show you how to put your hard-earned equity to work and get you out of debt. Dial ⁠800-906-2440⁠, or visit ⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net⁠. Relief Factor: If you’re living with aches and pains, see how Relief Factor, a daily drug-free supplement, could help you feel better and live better. Try the three-week QuickStart for just $19.95 by visiting https://ReliefFactor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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