August 31 has carried some of the most powerful moments in world history — moments of faith, courage, conflict, invention, independence, and heartbreaking loss. In this Voices of Life “Did You Know?” episode, Pastor David walks through nearly 1,400 years of history to uncover the stories that shaped nations, churches, and culture.

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🔥 1555 — Robert Samuel’s Martyrdom A Protestant minister who refused to abandon his faith — or his wife — even under the brutal Marian Persecutions. His execution by burning became a defining moment in the struggle for religious freedom.

🌿 1735 — John Sergeant & the Mohican Mission A missionary who preached, taught, translated Scripture, and built a Christian community with Native leaders, not against them. His ministry brought education, fa ...