# Why America Is in a Fight for Its Soul | Eric Metaxas | TRS Episode 115

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Podcast: [The Resilient Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-resilient-show-6506871)
Published: 2026-06-22T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/resilientshow/episodes/Why-America-Is-in-a-Fight-for-Its-Soul--Eric-Metaxas--TRS-Episode-115-e3l0038
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Duration seconds: 4424

## Resource

Eric Metaxas is an author, speaker, and host of The Eric Metaxas Show. He believes America cannot move forward unless we remember where we came from.In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad sits down with Eric to talk about the American Revolution, the Christian foundation of our country, the courage of our Founding Fathers, and why the story of America is not just for history books, it's vital knowledge for every American.So why does it seem the core of our history has been rewritten?Eric breaks down why the views of the current political landscape are not what this country was founded on, why virtue and faith were essential to the founding, and why this moment in America requires courage, conviction, and a willingness to fight for what is true.Links discussed in todays episode:Revolution: https://ericmetaxas.com/books/revolution/Socrates In The City: https://socratesinthecity.com/Eric Metaxas Show: https://ericmetaxas.com/Follow Eric on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ericmetaxas00:56 Welcome Eric Metaxas02:13 Eric’s New Book: Revolution03:14 Why Americans Must Know Their Story08:34 The Clash of Worldviews Behind the Revolution13:02 America Has Forgotten Who We Are17:01 The Christian Foundation of America’s Founding24:24 The Founders Signed a Death Sentence32:34 George Washington, Prayer, and Providence37:32 Faith Must Be Lived Out43:57 Freedom Is Not Normal47:42 A Republic, If You Can Keep It53:57 Immigration, Assimilation, and America’s Future01:01:04 Eric’s Biggest Takeaway From Writing Revolution01:11:30 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Eric——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Inst…

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