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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers—both Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America. Today, Robert shares the story of Elisha Lovejoy, a minister, journalist, and outspoken opponent of slavery who used his printing press to speak out against one of the greatest injustices in American history—and paid for it with his life. 

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On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers&mdash;both Christian and non-Christian&mdash;were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan, author of&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBible-Verses-That-Made-America%2Fdp%2F0718079620&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C96bf9bd560ec48fdbacd08dddc20558c%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C638908753635119744%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mSIOS4wYM%2FvLb4fUWgfOMpxuBE%2FXjq5G6eNXuZKqR5k%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">100 Bible Verses That Made America</a>.&nbsp;Today, Robert shares the story of Elisha Lovejoy,&nbsp;a minister, journalist, and outspoken opponent of slavery who used his printing press to speak out against one of the greatest injustices in American history&mdash;and paid for it with his life.&nbsp;
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

The First Martyr of the Abolition Movement: Elisha Lovejoy

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