Growing Patriots

Ep. 97 – 7 Key Moments From Our Founding

October 17, 2023 11:56 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

In this episode, we go over 7 key moments from America's founding you should always remember.

Ep. 96 – 5 More things about our founding

September 05, 2023 14:07 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Here are 5 things that happened during America's founding period that didn't get a full episode, but I still want you to know about!

Ep. 95 – Washington, D.C. becomes the capital

August 10, 2023 11:57 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

How did Washington, D.C. become our capitol? We hear all about it with an expert from the United States Capitol Historical Society!

Ep. 94 – America's First President

July 27, 2023 11:25 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Once the Constitution had been ratified, it was time to America to choose its first president. We're joined by Dr. Colleen Shogan – the Archivist of the United States –to hear all about how George Washington was chosen and inaugurated.

Ep. 93 – Wrapping Up the Constitution

July 20, 2023 11:50 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

We've learned an awful lot about the Constitution! In this episode, we're joined by Constitutional expert Clark Neily who breaks it down into the key themes and what we absolutely need to keep in mind.

Ep. 92 – Amendments 9 And 10

July 12, 2023 12:33 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

The final two amendments in the Bill of Rights are all about who has the power – the people and the states. Here's how it all works.

Ep. 91 – The Bill of Rights and crime

June 28, 2023 12:14 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Amendments 5-8 are all about protecting the rights of someone who has been accused of a crime. That's almost half of the whole Bill of Rights! So, why did our founders care so much? Let's find out.

Ep. 90 – Being Safe in your Home (Amendments 3 And 4)

June 16, 2023 11:57 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

The third and fourth amendments to the Constitution are all about making sure your home is safe from the government.

Ep. 89 – The Second Amendment

June 09, 2023 12:42 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

We’ve wrapped up our episodes on the First Amendment, and you know what that means – on to the second! People often argue about the Second Amendment – but do they know what it really says? In this episode, we’re joined by Second Amendment and firearms policy expert Stephen Gutowski from The Reload to give us the real scoop.

Ep. 88 – Assembly & Petition (1st Amendment, Part 4)

June 02, 2023 13:19 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

We're wrapping up the First Amendment with a minisode on the last two freedoms it protects – assembly and petition!

Ep. 87 – Freedom Of The Press (1st Amendment, part 3)

May 19, 2023 12:31 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

We continue exploring the First Amendment by learning all about Freedom of the Press!

Ep. 86 – Free Speech (First Amendment, Part 2)

May 12, 2023 12:25 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

We continue our exploration of the First Amendment by talking about free speech. What does it mean? What can you say? Are there any limitations? Listen now to find out!

Ep. 85 – Freedom of Religion (1st Amendment, Part 1)

April 24, 2023 11:55 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this episode, we get started on the First Amendment! It "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." So, what does it mean to have freedom of religion? Why was it so important to our founders? Listen to find out!

Ep. 84 – What is a right?

March 31, 2023 15:50 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MB

Before we learn about the rights protected in the Bill of Rights, let's learn what rights really are!

Ep. 83 – 7 Things you need to know about the Bill of Rights

March 17, 2023 13:17 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MB

The Constitution had been made the law of the land, but our founders wanted to make sure the people – and the government – knew certain fundamental rights could not be trampled upon.

Ep. 82 – Executive Branch

February 27, 2023 13:27 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

We've talked about the Legislative and Judicial Branches. Now, it's time to learn what the Executive Branch does!

Ep. 81 – The Judicial Branch

January 13, 2023 13:34 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

We continue to explore the different branches of government by learning all about the Judicial Branch. We're joined by Judge Don Willett to tell us what it does and how it all works.

Ep. 80 – Legislative Branch

January 06, 2023 15:52 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

There are three branches of government in America – Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. In this episode, we find out what the legislative branch does!

Ep. 79 - Colonial Christmas

December 25, 2022 12:53 - 14 minutes - 8.58 MB

Christmas flashback! Two things I love are Christmas and learning about colonial America, so I am crazy about this previously-airedepisode. Matt Arthur from Tryon Palace in North Carolina joins us to answer Christmas questions from the incredible 6 year-old Ella. In this episode, learn all about how Christmas was celebrated in Colonial times.

Ep 78 – Flashback Episode: Jewish Holidays

December 19, 2022 13:09 - 14 minutes - 8.19 MB

With Hanukkah celebrations underway around the world, we're revisiting this previously-aired episode to talk about how Jewish holidays were celebrated in colonial America. 12 year-old Zachary joins us with questions about holidays and Jewish culture, and Andrew Porwancher, history professor with the University of Oklahoma, joins us to answer them!

Ep. 77 – Checks And Balances

December 02, 2022 13:55 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MB

After getting rid of a tyrannical king, our founders wanted to make sure no one could have that much power in America. So, they split the power into three branches of government, each with a specific job do to. And, if they get out of line, the other branches can check them and balance things out. Here's how it works.

Ep. 76 – The First Thanksgiving – In Virginia?

November 22, 2022 20:50 - 4 minutes - 3.68 MB

We've all heard the story of the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth. But there was a Thanksgiving before that – in Virginia! Here's the story.

Ep. 75 – Creation of the Military FLASHBACK!

November 11, 2022 15:14 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

This Veteran's Day, we're flashing back to our episode about how the American military was first created!

Ep. 74 – Rewind: Fall Holiday Special

November 05, 2022 17:07 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB

If you missed this episode the first time around (are just wanted to hear it another time) – here it is again! From harvest festivals to bonfire night, here are some of the ways autumn was celebrated in colonial America.

Ep. 73 – How we elect a president

November 04, 2022 13:49 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

When our founders were deciding how our presidents would be elected, they had to figure out a way to make it fair for everyone. What they came up with was ingenious – an electoral college.

Ep. 72 – A History of Halloween

October 31, 2022 13:08 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

A look at Halloween from ancient times until today!

Ep. 71 – 10 things to know about the Constitution

October 07, 2022 13:11 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MB

10 fun facts about the Constitution!

Ep. 70 – Federalism Explained

September 30, 2022 19:25 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

When our founders were setting up a new country, that had to make sure that they set up a new government that represented everyone. Here's how they got it done.

Ep. 69 – Limited Government

September 09, 2022 11:23 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Our founders created a constitution that would limit the government. That means the people have to be strong and brave. Our friend from the James Madison Institute joins us to explain.

Ep. 68 – Constitutional Convention Minisode

September 02, 2022 12:23 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

How did the Constitution come to be? We have a quick look at the Constitutional Convention in this minisode!

Ep. 67 – A republic, if you can keep it

August 26, 2022 12:11 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Our founders had to choose what kind of government America would have – and they chose a republic. What does that mean and how does it work? And why did Benjamin Franklin famously say we have a "republic, if we can keep it"? Find out in this episode!

Ep. 67 – What is a Republic?

August 25, 2022 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

The Constitution set up our new government as a Republic. But what's that??

Ep. 66 – The Preamble to the Constitution

August 12, 2022 18:38 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

WE THE PEOPLE. Those are the first three words of the preamble to the Constitution – and one of the most famous phrases in the world. But what's a preamble and what does it do? Find out in this episode!

Ep. 65 – What's a Constitution?

July 29, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

What's a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? In this episode, we find out!

What's a Constitution?

July 29, 2022 12:59 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

What is a Constitution? Why did we need one? Does it still matter today? Today, we find out.

Ep. 64 Articles of Confederation

June 20, 2022 13:37 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Now that America was its very own country, our founders had to figure out how to run it! The Articles of Confederation helped with that.

Ep. 63 – Liberty Wins

June 10, 2022 14:10 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MB

At long last, the American Revolution comes to an end. Liberty wins!

Ep. 62 – 1780 Plot Twist!

May 25, 2022 21:36 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

The battle season of 1780 was a big one – with a major plot twist toward the end!

Ep. 61 – Winter Encampment at Morristown

May 13, 2022 13:16 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MB

Washington and his men were encamped at Morristown, New Jersey during the winter of 1779-80 – one of the harshest winters in history.

Ep. 60 – The Philipsburg Proclamation

May 02, 2022 15:59 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

The British said they would free any enslaved person who came to fight on their side – but was there a catch? Find out in this episode!

Ep. 59 – Female Loyalists

April 15, 2022 11:35 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Dr. Kacy Tillman joins us for this episode to tell us all about loyalist women. In the 18th century, most people didn't believe women could think for themselves. So, they could get in trouble for the opinions of their fathers, husbands, brothers, and other men in their lives. History might remember them as loyalists, but some simply wanted peace. Others were working to help by acting as spies or messengers. Here are some of their stories.

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