The decade that changed everything. From the Boston Massacre to the Declaration of Independence and the brutal early years of war, Jim Rand tells the story of how thirteen colonies moved from protest to open rebellion against the British Crown.

This episode covers the “shot heard round the world” at Lexington and Concord, the courage of ordinary soldiers at Bunker Hill and Valley Forge, the bold words of the Declaration of Independence, and the pivotal victory at Saratoga that brought France into the war. Through it all, ordinary Americans — farmers, tradesmen, mothers, and ministers — demonstrated remarkable resilience, faith, and commitment to self-government.

The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings

A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-styl ...