Episode 31
Revolution, Faith & America’s Christian Founding
Featuring Eric Metaxas

October 27, 2026

Eric Metaxas, a Distinguished President’s Fellow at Cornerstone University and the New York Times bestselling author of “Bonhoeffer” and his latest book “Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World,” joins the Wisdom & Influence podcast to discuss the Christian roots of America’s founding.

In this episode, Metaxas unpacks his journey of researching and writing “Revolution” — a sweeping account of the American Revolution written for America’s 250th anniversary. He shares how the principles of liberty, self-government and freedom of conscience grew directly out of the Reformation and Biblical faith, not secular Enlightenment philosophy.

Metaxas and host President Gerson Moreno-Riaño explore the lives of key founding figures including George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams and Dr. Joseph Warren, and discuss what it means to be a good citizen in light of America’s Christian heritage. They also examine the role of Christian higher education, the need for revival and action among believers today, and how Metaxas’ faith guided him through the daunting process of telling the story of America’s birth.

Eric Metaxas is the founder of Socrates in the City, host of “The Eric Metaxas Show” syndicated on 300 radio outlets nationwide and television on TBN, and author of multiple New York Times bestsellers.