The American Soul
Are you tired of hearing the myth about separation of church and state? Are you tired of being told that America is not and never was a Christian nation? Do you want to have the information to stand up for the truth and fight back against this fundamental lie that’s invading our culture and education? Each week, host Jesse Cope will dive into quotes and excerpts from our great leaders and documents throughout our history showing how in President Woodrow Wilson’s words “America was born a Christian nation.” We have the truth on our side and together we can absolutely turn our nation around. Follow Jesse @jtcope4 on Twitter and @jtcopeiv on Instagram for daily doses of the truth to help fight back. Subscribe to The American Soul and share the show with someone who needs to hear it. We're on a mission to spread the truth and get our nation back on the right track — and you can help us make this possible.
Episodes
1443 episodes
Whose voice shapes a nation—culture or Christ?
A quiet prayer opens into a frank talk on priorities: why spare time exposes what we worship, how daily habits build intimacy in marriage, and why Scripture—not shifting culture—must lead. We read Hebrews 3, rejoice in Psalm 104’s order, honor ...
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Season 5
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Episode 116
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23:55
My phone says “scroll”; my soul says “Psalm 103”
We reset our hearts around Jesus, ask hard questions about spare time, and walk through Scripture that reframes marriage, family, and courage. We draw lessons from Hebrews 2, Psalm 103, a Civil War hero, and Delaware’s early faith declarations ...
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Season 5
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Episode 115
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18:16
Stop calling marriage “clingy”; the Bible literally says glue
We call for urgent, practical faith—read Scripture daily, pray, and reorder priorities toward eternity—while pressing into the meaning of “cleave” in marriage and the unchanging supremacy of Christ. History, Psalms, Proverbs, and a Medal of Hon...
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Season 5
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Episode 114
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18:57
We remember who we are when we put God first at home and in the public square
We press pause on daily noise to ask hard questions about time with God, marriage as a daily priority, and the quiet power of integrity at home. Along the way we read Titus 2, Philemon, and Psalm 101, warn against gossip, honor Albert Beyer’s c...
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Season 5
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Episode 113
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22:57
From “No King but King Jesus” to Today’s Choices
We explore the math of time that shapes faith and marriage, then turn to Scripture, history, and vocation to call for courage, mercy, and daily acts of good. Prayer, Mark 10, and Titus 3 anchor a practical path from quarrels to gratitude and un...
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Season 5
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Episode 112
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21:43
Put Down the Remote, Pick Up Titus 2
We open with gratitude and confession, then settle into a plain, sturdy vision for prayer, marriage, and civic virtue rooted in Titus 2 and Psalm 99. Along the way we honor a Civil War sailor, consider John Adams and Lincoln on affliction and h...
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Season 5
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Episode 111
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20:32
The Narrow Path: Walking with Christ in a Troubled World
Jesse Coop explores how viewing relationships as divine gifts rather than entitlements transforms how we treat our loved ones. Drawing from Andrew Jackson's 1834 letter, biblical wisdom, and early American leaders' perspectives, he emphasizes t...
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Season 5
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Episode 110
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21:16
Would There Be Enough Evidence to Convict You?
Today we explore what it means to live an authentic Christian life through daily disciplines and faithful obedience. We examine whether our actions truly align with our professed faith.• Challenge to evaluate if there's enough evidence ...
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Season 5
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Episode 109
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19:28
Seeking God's Presence: Preparing Our Hearts for the Storms Ahead
Jesse Cope explores the importance of making God our top priority in times of uncertainty and discusses the challenges of authentic Christian discipleship in a changing world. The episode examines how to prepare our faith for difficult times wh...
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Season 5
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Episode 108
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21:32
The Treasure of Marriage and True Connection in a Distracted World
We explore the growing disconnect between people as technology, particularly AI companions, replaces genuine human relationships, revealing a deeper problem of misplaced priorities. This episode examines how our time allocation reflects our tru...
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Season 5
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Episode 107
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24:07
Soul Work: Rediscovering America's Spiritual Foundation
We explore what it means to truly live out our faith in everyday actions and relationships, examining whether our claimed priorities match our daily behaviors.• If someone accused you of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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21:25
Virtue's Foundation: Why Religion Matters More Than Politics
The most dangerous threat to American liberty today isn't leftism or socialism, but "Christless conservatism" - people who appear patriotic but lack the spiritual foundation to stand firm when tested. Without Jesus Christ at the center, no poli...
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Season 5
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Episode 105
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26:23
The Foundation of Righteousness in a Changing World
We examine how our priorities reveal our true values and explore what Scripture teaches about family responsibility, proper church conduct, and care for others.• Are your actions aligned with your stated priorities?• If your life ha...
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Season 5
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Episode 104
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26:59
God's Will Above All Else: A Spiritual Compass
The American Soul Podcast explores the intersection of faith and daily living, challenging listeners to make time for God and Scripture while seeking His will above all else. Jesse Cope shares personal insights about prayer, marriage, and the i...
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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18:32
When Darkness Is Your Closest Friend: Navigating Grief with Faith
We explore the sacred bond of marriage, biblical leadership requirements, and finding hope in times of grief through Scripture and historical wisdom from Andrew Jackson.• Making time for God and reading the Bible should be our priority<...
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Season 5
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Episode 102
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20:12
Seeking the American Soul: Finding Unity in Christ, Not Labels
Jesse Cope explores the tension between denominational differences and Christian unity, examining how our founding fathers navigated religious diversity while maintaining commitment to shared Christian principles. Through historical examples an...
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Season 5
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Episode 101
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26:14
When Tragedy Becomes a Turning Point in American History
The historical parallels between Charlie Kirk's assassination and watershed moments like the Boston Massacre reveal America at a potential crossroads, where faith and prayer must guide our nation as they did during the Continental Congress....
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Season 5
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Episode 100
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22:17
Holy Bell, Cracked Faith: Finding God in American History
Faith and relationships demand our attention and intentionality, especially in a world filled with digital distractions designed to pull us away from what truly matters.• Making time for God should be our top priority, followed by our s...
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Season 5
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Episode 99
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21:45
Jesus Didn't Have a Smartphone (And Maybe We Shouldn't Either)
We explore the spiritual importance of making space for silence and boredom in our hyper-connected world, examining how constant distraction affects our relationship with God and others.• Making time for God through intentional stillnes...
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Season 5
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Episode 98
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21:01
God Will Carry Your Doubts and Fears
We explore the counter-cultural value of stillness in our busy world and how making time for God, ourselves, and our relationships transforms our spiritual lives and marriages.• The virtue of stillness in a busy world that glorifies con...
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Season 5
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Episode 97
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19:48
The Battle for Virtue in a World of Tyrannies
Jesse Cope explores the importance of spiritual discipline and biblical foundations for strong marriages while honoring American heroes who exemplified self-sacrifice. Drawing from historical wisdom and scripture, he makes a compelling case for...
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Season 5
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Episode 96
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25:03
Why We Remember: Faith, Sacrifice, and the Legacy of 9/11
We revisit Billy Graham's powerful prayer service at the National Cathedral delivered days after the 9/11 attacks, reflecting on the spiritual lessons of that tragic day and how they still apply to our lives today.• Billy Graham identif...
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Season 5
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Episode 95
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17:37
The Hope That Sustains Us: From Daily Struggles to Eternal Rest
Jesse Cope explores what it means to prioritize our relationship with God and our spouses through our daily actions and time investments. The episode challenges listeners to examine whether their professed values align with how they actually sp...
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Season 5
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Episode 94
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20:03
Midnight Wisdom: Nothing Good Happens After Dark
We explore the often-overlooked importance of spiritual foundations in both personal life and national identity, emphasizing how our religious freedoms were hard-won by previous generations who faced persecution simply for reading the Bible. Th...
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Season 5
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Episode 93
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21:55
The Power of Presence: Rediscovering What Truly Matters
Time management reflects our true priorities, and our screen habits often reveal a disconnect between what we say matters and how we actually live.• Hannah Brinscher's experiment of 1,000 phone-free hours revealed three key insights...
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Season 5
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Episode 92
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22:06