Understanding the Supreme Court
On this episode of Exploring History, we talk about the U.S. Supreme Court: what the Constitution says about it, the meaning of judicial review, and the debate between originalism and the idea of a li...
26 Apr 202217min
The Day the World Turned Upside Down
It was the day the world turned upside down. Why did the leaders of God’s people spit on the Son of God? What was the Son of God doing standing bound, being lied about by religious leaders, and facing...
12 Apr 202212min
Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance
Explorers made this heroic journey over a century ago, but only recently has it found closure. Learn about the Antarctic voyage of the Endurance and its captain, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Ernest Shackle...
22 Mar 202212min
Tragedy in Ukraine
The world is watching a war take place in the Eastern European country of Ukraine. It is the largest invasion of a country in Europe since World War II. The roots of this conflict go back hundreds of ...
8 Mar 202217min
Peace to This House
In the Gospel of Luke, when Jesus sent the seventy out to the cities to which He would be going, part of his instructions to them were, "Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house'" ...
22 Feb 202214min
The Real-Life Hero Behind Uncle Tom's Cabin
He was the real-life inspiration for the title character in the most influential novel in 19th-century America, but his story is largely unknown. On today's episode we’ll learn more about this amazing...
8 Feb 202224min
How a Bill Really Becomes Law
How does Congress make laws? On today’s Exploring History we’ll investigate the official process but also some of what goes on behind the scenes in how Congress makes laws that affect you and me and o...
25 Jan 202218min
Martin Luther King Jr.
He made America a better place–and he gave his life for doing so. On today's podcast, we'll look at the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how that legacy can help heal America today. ...
11 Jan 202219min
