#791 Evangelicalism in America - Dr. Joseph Slaughter
The Not Old - Better Show
Paul Vogelzang
4.7 • 107 Ratings
🗓️ 5 March 2024
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Evangelicalism in America
The Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series
Welcome to a riveting episode of the Not Old Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series, on radio and podcast, where today we embark on a fascinating journey through time, exploring the dynamic intersections of faith, fortune, and the foundational fabric of American society. In this episode, titled Evangelicalism in America we delve deep into the heart of how evangelicalism and economic ambition have shaped and reshaped the landscape of the nation.
Join us as we sit down with the distinguished Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter, Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University and an expert whose insightful research casts a revealing light on the complex tapestry of American identity. Through his lens, we uncover the intriguing story of American evangelicalism, tracing its roots back to the early European settlements and navigating through its profound influence over the centuries. Dr. Joseph Slaughter will be appearing at Smithsonian Associates coming up, so please check out our show notes today for more details. We have Dr. Joe Slaughter today in what will be a wonderful episode and brief 'tease' of what's to come at Smithsonian Associates.
But that's not all. We'll also dive into the pages of Joseph's compelling new book, "Faith in Markets," which offers a groundbreaking exploration of the 19th-century Protestant revivals and the dramatic expansion of the marketplace. Here, we'll learn about visionary entrepreneurs who, driven by their faith, embarked on business ventures that aimed not just at profit, but at molding a moral and Christian marketplace. From the sophisticated textile factories of George Rapp & Associates to the virtuous publishing endeavors of Harper & Brothers, we uncover how these pioneers attempted to weave their religious convictions with their commercial aspirations.
Religion and capitalism: prepare to be engaged, informed, and perhaps even transformed, as we navigate the intricate dance of evangelicalism and capitalism in America. This is not just history; it's a story of beliefs, business, and the pursuit of a better society. Welcome to "Faith and Fortune: Evangelicalism in America
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Not Old Better Show, |
| 0:04.8 | Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. |
| 0:09.2 | The show covering all things health, wellness, culture, and more. |
| 0:13.0 | The show for all of us who aren't old, |
| 0:15.0 | we're better. |
| 0:16.0 | Each week, we'll interview superstars, |
| 0:18.0 | experts, and ordinary people doing extraordinary things, |
| 0:22.0 | all related to this wonderful experience of getting better, |
| 0:25.8 | not just older. |
| 0:27.3 | Now here's your host, the award-winning Paul Vogel-Zang. |
| 0:32.1 | Welcome to an absolutely riveting episode of the Not Old Better Show Smithsonian Associates interview series on radio and podcast. |
| 0:40.0 | Today we are embarking on just a fascinating journey through time exploring the dynamic |
| 0:46.9 | intersections of faith, fortune, and the foundational fabric of American society. |
| 0:52.8 | In this episode titled Evangelicalism in America, |
| 0:55.5 | we delve deep into the heart of how Evangelicalism |
| 0:59.5 | and economic ambition have shaped and reshaped the landscape of the nation. |
| 1:05.0 | Join us as we sit down with a distinguished Smithsonian Associate Joseph Slaughter, |
| 1:11.0 | Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University, and an expert whose |
| 1:16.2 | insightful research casts a revealing light on the complex tapestry of American identity. |
| 1:23.7 | Through Joseph Slaughter's lens, |
| 1:26.4 | we will uncover today the just the intriguing story |
| 1:30.4 | of American evangelicalism, tracing its roots back to the early European settlements |
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