HW Brands on the Patriarch of America

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What does it mean to call someone the “father” of a nation—and what happens when that father is more complicated than legend allows? Russell welcomes renowned historian H.W. Brands for a conversation on his newest book, American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington. Washington was a man formed by ambition and concern for character, but from the myth of praying at Valley Forge to the quiet realities of Washington’s faith, his life is often incorrectly perceived through a filter of our modern era. The truth about his leadership and life has more nuance than we realize. H. W. BRANDS holds the Jack S. Blanton Sr. Chair in History at the University of Texas at Austin. He has written more than a dozen biographies and histories, including The General vs. the President, a New York Times bestseller. Two of his biographies, The First American and Traitor to His Class, were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize. Keep up with Russell: Subscribe to Russell on Substack: https://russellmoore879758.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Subscribe to this podcast, The Russell Moore Show: https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-russell-moore-show/ Sign up for the weekly newsletter where Russell shares thoughtful takes on big questions, offers a Christian perspective on life, and recommends books and music he's enjoying. https://www.christianitytoday.com/newsletters/ Submit a question for the show at questions@russellmoore.com Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: Special offer for listeners of The Russell Moore Show. Click for 25% off a subscription: https://www.christianitytoday.com/membership/offer/?utm_content=russellmoore&utm_source=megaphone&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=russell-moore-show Subscribe for weekly conversations on faith, culture, and what it means to follow Jesus today.