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The Greg SCHREFFLER Show™

The Greg SCHREFFLER Show™

by Greg SCHREFFLER

Religion & Spirituality

Season 2

America 250 e5 - Truth, Faith, Freedom

A settlement can survive one winter and still have no future. Jamestown had endured its darkest hour. Now it had to learn how to live, grow, produce, govern, and survive in a land already inhabited by people with their own communities, leaders, interests, and histories. Research: The Bible, Internet, A.I. BTW I’ve noticed that when you look up a particular individual you sometimes come across images of someone else. REFERENCES PRIMARY SOURCES 1. Hamor, Ralph. A True Discourse of the Present Estate of Virginia, and the Success of the Affairs There Till the 18th of June 1614. London, 1615. o Major primary source for:  Pocahontas’s capture  Negotiations with Powhatan  Her baptism as Rebecca  John Rolfe’s letter requesting permission to marry her  The marriage and peace 2. Rolfe, John. “Letter to Sir Thomas Dale,” 1614. o Important primary source for Rolfe’s own explanation of his decision to marry Pocahontas. 3. Whitaker, Alexander. Letter included in Ralph Hamor’s 1615 account. o Important primary source concerning Christian instruction and Pocahontas’s baptism. 4. Smith, John. The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles. 1624. o Used carefully because it was published years after many events and contains accounts that historians debate. MAJOR HISTORICAL SOURCES 5. National Park Service — Historic Jamestowne. “A Short History of Jamestown.” o Starving Time o Jamestown’s attempted abandonment o Conflict with the Powhatan o Pocahontas and John Rolfe o The development of the colony 6. National Park Service — Historic Jamestowne. “John Rolfe.” o Tobacco experimentation o Pocahontas’s captivity o Henricus o Christian instruction o Baptism as Rebecca o Marriage and later journey to England 7. National Park Service — Historic Jamestowne. “How to Govern, and How to Obey.” o De La Warr o Gates o Dale o The development of military discipline and the Laws Divine, Moral and Martial 8. National Park Service — Historic Jamestowne. “Chronology of Jamestown Events.” o Timeline verification for the major events of the episode. 9. Encyclopedia Virginia. “First Anglo-Powhatan War (1609–1614).” o Excellent chronological overview of the war, leadership changes, Henricus, Argall, Pocahontas’s capture, and the 1614 marriage. 10. Encyclopedia Virginia. “Early Jamestown Settlement.” o Jamestown’s expansion beyond the original settlement o Henricus o Dale’s leadership o Argall’s capture of Pocahontas o Rolfe’s tobacco experiments 11. Library of Congress. “1610 to 1619: Virginia Records Timeline.” o Useful timeline verification, including Argall’s capture of Pocahontas and the expansion of settlements. 12. National Park Service. “From Contact to Present: Indigenous Chesapeake.” o Context for the Powhatan political world and the escalating conflict from 1609–1614. RECOMMENDED SCHOLARLY WORKS 13. Rountree, Helen C. The Powhatan Indians of Virginia: Their Traditional Culture. University of Oklahoma Press, 1989. 14. Rountree, Helen C. Pocahontas’s People: The Powhatan Indians of Virginia Through Four Centuries. University of Oklahoma Press, 1989. 15. Rountree, Helen C. Powhatan Foreign Relations, 1500–1722. University Press of Virginia, 1993. 16. Townsend, Camilla. Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma. Hill and Wang, 2004. 17. Kupperman, Karen Ordahl. The Jamestown Project. Harvard University Press, 2007. 18. Horn, James. A Land as God Made It: Jamestown and the Birth of America. Basic Books, 2005. REFERENCE FOR THE ORIGINAL 1615 ACCOUNT The Library of Congress has a digitized copy of Ralph Hamor’s A True Discourse, which includes the letters of Sir Thomas Dale, Reverend Alexander Whitaker, and John Rolfe. My recommendation: keep this as the official reference list for Episode 5, but before final script lock, I would do one final fact-check specifically on Argall’s 1610–1612 movements, Iopassus/Japazaws, the exact capture account, and the sequence of Pocahontas’s captivity at Jamestown and Henricus.

America 250 e4 - Truth, Faith Freedom

Day by day, hunger strips away the comforts and routine of civilized life. Horses were eaten first. Then dogs and cats. Rats became prized food. Snakes, vermin (mice & cockroaches) roots, berries and anything that might sustain life for another day is consumed. When even those were gone, some colonists boiled leather to soften it enough to chew. Primary Sources George Percy — A True Relation of the Proceedings and Occurrences of Moment Which Have Happened in Virginia John Smith — The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles (1624) William Strachey — A True Reportory of the Wracke, and Redemption of Sir Thomas Gates, Knight First and Second Virginia Charters * Virginia Company of London records Historical Verification Historic Jamestowne Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation National Park Service — Historic Jamestowne Library of Congress * Encyclopedia Virginia / Virginia Humanities Archaeology * Historic Jamestowne — the “Jane” discovery confirming evidence of survival cannibalism during the Starving Time

America 250 e3 Truth, Faith, Freedom

By the early 1600s, Spain had built a vast empire in the Americas, bringing enormous wealth back to Europe. England watched closely. If Spain could establish colonies across the Atlantic, England believed it could as well. Primary Sources Captain John Smith — The Generall Historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles (1624)Jamestown founding account Early struggles Leadership role Relations with the Powhatan Confederacy “He that will not work, shall not eat” George Percy — A Trewe Relacyon of the Proceedings and Occurrents of Noate happening in Virginia (1608)Firsthand account of early Jamestown hardships Disease, hunger, and conditions among settlers Virginia Company of London Records1606 charter Purpose of the colony Organization and investment structure First Virginia Charter (1606)Royal authorization for the Virginia Company expedition Historical Institutions / Verification Jamestown-Yorktown FoundationJamestown chronology Archaeological findings Powhatan Confederacy background National Park Service — Historic Jamestowne materialsSettlement details Geography Colonial development Library of CongressColonial records and historical background

America 250 e2

Welcome to Episode 54 of The Greg SCHREFFLER Show™, & we are on series episode 2 of America 250: Truth, Faith & Freedom. Every nation has a birthday...But only great nations have a story. Ideas came from Athens... Rome... England...Scripture. Nations came from God. Nations exist under God's sovereign authority. Despite imperfections from nations (made up of imperfect people) He still rules over all. Even if these nations are evil. [Research Notes] The Bible, Internet, A.I. Primary Source — Scripture • Genesis 1:26–28 • Genesis 11:1–9 • Psalm 22:28 • Proverbs 14:34 • Ecclesiastes 3:1 • Isaiah 45:1 • Jeremiah 27:6 • Daniel 2:21 • Luke 2:1–7 • Matthew 28:19–20 • Acts 1:8 • Acts 17:11 • Acts 17:16–34 • Acts 17:26–27 • Acts 22:25–29 • Acts 25:10–12 • Romans 5:8 (or Romans 5:12) • Romans 13:1–7 • 2 Corinthians 5:17 • Galatians 4:4 • Colossians 3:11 • 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Primary Historical Sources • Magna Carta (1215) • Edict of Milan (313) • Records of the First Council of Nicaea (325) • Writings of John Wycliffe • William Tyndale's English New Testament • Martin Luther's Ninety-five Theses Recommended Historical Sources • Foxe's Book of Martyrs (for Reformation context, where appropriate) • David Barton • William J. Federer • Stephen McDowell • Os Guinness • Larry Schweikart

America 250 e1

Why do we celebrate anniversaries? Is it because everything was perfect? Of course not. We celebrate them because they're milestones; moments to reflect on where we've been, what we've endured, what we've overcome, and how those experiences shaped who we've become. Every challenge. Every sacrifice. Every victory. Every setback. They all become part of the story.story As you know, America just marked its 250th anniversary. That’s at least 10 generations. Anyway, it’s a remarkable milestone. Not because America has been perfect, any more than you celebrating your anniversaries for perfection, but because for 250 years, generation after generation has inherited a nation built through sacrifice, conviction, courage, and perseverance. So maybe you’re asking what we’re celebrating. The same things you might celebrate in a wedding anniversary. So that means reflecting. Remembering. The Bible, Internet, A.I. Remembrance Deuteronomy 4:9 Deuteronomy 6:6–12 Deuteronomy 8 Joshua 4:1–9 (memorial stones) Psalm 78 Psalm 105 Psalm 106 Teaching Future Generations Deuteronomy 6:6–9 Joel 1:3 Psalm 145:4 Human Nature Jeremiah 17:9 Romans 3:23 Wisdom Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 9:10 Historical References Since Episode 1 asks, "Why should we remember?", I'd use only a few high-quality sources. Primary Sources Declaration of Independence (teaser only) United States Constitution (teaser) Federalist Papers

1-on-1 with Tim Rupard

1-on-1 interview with Tim Rupard, Director/Founder of Winston Wins ministry, former Men's and Missions pastor. Owner of a local advertising company, public speaker, semi-pro photography. Music man. Dancer. Author. Winston Wins: https://search.brave.com/a/redirect?click_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FWinston-Story-family-courageous-through%2Fdp%2FB0BQ9RBMJX%3Ftag%3Dustxtadsp-20&placement_id=1eee325e-d66f-4ff2-aa98-75cc1a3b9c0e&creative_instance_id=30c2a9a4-3d0c-4740-9f85-4fff1b516e3e×tamp=1781652044&c_idx=-1&ad_type_display=simple&ad_display_context=search&nonce=7c9390aa39ec5ebe43cdc520d8daa36d&sig=93ea6d5479d74f1384035b2c26525a59025c215b36b8c4b2b32f0f9fb7d870ff Winston Wins for kids: https://news.monroelocal.org/august-book-reading-for-kids-saturday-at-wmca-features-author-tim-rupard-with-winston-wins/ CVM: https://cvm.org/speaker-detail/tim-rupard https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-winston-story-tim-a-rupard/1145962498 https://www.thenile.com.au/books/tim-a-rupard/the-winston-story/9798986665009 https://cbn.com/article/faith/family-dog-healed-cancer

Apostles’ Creed

Welcome to Episode 51 of The Greg SCHREFFLER Show™. Today, we ‘re going to talk about creeds. Is there a creed you live by? Did you play on a sports team that had a creed? There’s a Soldier’s Creed. Have you heard of it? One of my favorites. When I was teaching martial arts we had creeds. There’s Assassin’s Creed. The Apostles' Creed is a historic statement of Christian faith. Modern translations, such as the one used by the Catholic Church and many Protestant denominations, reads… RESEARCH: The Bible, Internet, A.I. Apostles’ Creed: https://billygraham.org/answers/what-is-the-apostles-creed?ri=wc Apostles’ Creed Authorship: https://www.bibletimes.app/bible-study/texts/the-apostles-creed Oral Tradition: https://fayettevillecatholicchurch.org/faith-education/apostles-creed-history-and-doctrine/ Rule of Faith: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/1435/did-the-apostles-creed-originate-with-the-apostles 1st written evidence: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Apostles'_Creed Roman Symbol: https://www.etymology.life/word/symbol Core Doctrines: https://fayettevillecatholicchurch.org/faith-education/apostles-creed-history-and-doctrine/ God the Father Almighty: https://www.openbible.info/topics/god_the_father Flog/Scourge: https://biblehub.com/greek/5417.htm Whip: https://biblehub.com/greek/3148.htm Development: https://www.bibletimes.app/bible-study/texts/the-apostles-creed Unifying symbol: https://www.christianity.com/church/why-is-the-apostles-creed-important.html Liturgical: https://finds.life.church/apostles-creed-explained/ Cultural drift: https://research.lifeway.com/2019/03/26/7-reasons-the-apostles-creed-is-needed-in-the-church/ Discipleship: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/you-are-what-you-believe-why-the-apostles-creed-matters/

1-on-1 Interview with David C.

Former newspaper slinger, corn field laborer, burger flipper, Sous Chef Extraordinaire, award winning-glorified Jiffy Lube generator technician (3E0X2), staff sgt in the Air Force, switchgear automation field service engineer team lead, senior power system engineer & current Advanced Electrical Services Engineering Manager. Topics include: Personal Faith Journey, Biblical Understanding & Theology, Daily Walk & Spiritual Discipline, Trials, Doubt, and Spiritual Warfare, Living Out the Faith, Culture, Society & Truth, Leadership & Calling, Legacy & Eternal Perspective, and a Bonus Question.

Disciples

Do you know what Discipleship is? Do you know what it means? Have you been discipled? Have you discipled someone? Are you hearing about Discipleship from the pulpit? Are you leading or following? What does the Bible say about it? What did Jesus say about Discipleship? Explore this with me & decide for yourself where we, Bible-believing Christians, should be as far as teaching or being taught. The Bible, Internet, A.I. Disciple: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciple_(Christianity) Being a disciple: https://www.ywamlancaster.com/blog/discipleship-training-school/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-disciple/ Discipleship?: https://groundworkonline.com/blog/what-is-discipleship Meaning of discipleship: https://www.newidentitymagazine.com/featured/come-and-follow-me/ Christian discipleship: https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-discipleship.html Greek: https://biblehub.com/greek/3129.htm Koine Greek vs. Greek: https://thisvsthat.io/ancient-greek-vs-koine-greek Relational Mentorship: https://chministries.org/blog/mentorship-and-discipleship/ Mission & Multiplication: https://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/leadership-training/starting-a-ministry/growing/spiritual-multiplication.html Love & Service: https://kingdomway.ca/57-amazing-bible-verses-on-serving-others-in-love/

Season 1

1-on-1 with David H.

Don’t miss an interview with David who is a fellow Christian brother in Christ. He’s from Trinidad. David has had two close encounters with death that you’ll want to hear about. And learn how God miraculously preserved his life.

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