Episodes

  • 040 - Ch39 Last Days In Cloudland

    040 - Ch39 Last Days In Cloudland
    Feb 25 2026
    Step into the world of 1870s rural Massachusetts as we explore Oldtown, Harriet Beecher Stowes seventh novel and a national bestseller. Drawing inspiration from her husband Rev. Calvin Stowes childhood memories and the stories of local elders, this captivating tale of life in early New England unfolds just after the American Revolution. Through the eyes of young Horace Holyoke, the novels narrator, we witness the rich tapestry of customs, ideas, and family lore that defined the early Federalist years. As villagers grapple with their loyalties to the nascent government and the emerging secular rationalism introduced by the Founding Fathers, the narrative reveals the tensions between Puritanism, Calvinism, and Arminianism. This work played a significant role in challenging Calvinisms dominance during its time. Summary by Michele Fry.
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    21 mins
  • 039 - Ch38 Ellery Davenport

    039 - Ch38 Ellery Davenport
    Feb 24 2026
    Step into the world of 1870s rural Massachusetts as we explore Oldtown, Harriet Beecher Stowes seventh novel and a national bestseller. Drawing inspiration from her husband Rev. Calvin Stowes childhood memories and the stories of local elders, this captivating tale of life in early New England unfolds just after the American Revolution. Through the eyes of young Horace Holyoke, the novels narrator, we witness the rich tapestry of customs, ideas, and family lore that defined the early Federalist years. As villagers grapple with their loyalties to the nascent government and the emerging secular rationalism introduced by the Founding Fathers, the narrative reveals the tensions between Puritanism, Calvinism, and Arminianism. This work played a significant role in challenging Calvinisms dominance during its time. Summary by Michele Fry.
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    27 mins
  • 038 - Ch37 The Minister's Wood-Spell

    038 - Ch37 The Minister's Wood-Spell
    Feb 23 2026
    Step into the world of 1870s rural Massachusetts as we explore Oldtown, Harriet Beecher Stowes seventh novel and a national bestseller. Drawing inspiration from her husband Rev. Calvin Stowes childhood memories and the stories of local elders, this captivating tale of life in early New England unfolds just after the American Revolution. Through the eyes of young Horace Holyoke, the novels narrator, we witness the rich tapestry of customs, ideas, and family lore that defined the early Federalist years. As villagers grapple with their loyalties to the nascent government and the emerging secular rationalism introduced by the Founding Fathers, the narrative reveals the tensions between Puritanism, Calvinism, and Arminianism. This work played a significant role in challenging Calvinisms dominance during its time. Summary by Michele Fry.
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    21 mins
  • 037 - Ch36 After The Revival

    037 - Ch36 After The Revival
    Feb 22 2026
    Step into the world of 1870s rural Massachusetts as we explore Oldtown, Harriet Beecher Stowes seventh novel and a national bestseller. Drawing inspiration from her husband Rev. Calvin Stowes childhood memories and the stories of local elders, this captivating tale of life in early New England unfolds just after the American Revolution. Through the eyes of young Horace Holyoke, the novels narrator, we witness the rich tapestry of customs, ideas, and family lore that defined the early Federalist years. As villagers grapple with their loyalties to the nascent government and the emerging secular rationalism introduced by the Founding Fathers, the narrative reveals the tensions between Puritanism, Calvinism, and Arminianism. This work played a significant role in challenging Calvinisms dominance during its time. Summary by Michele Fry.
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    24 mins
  • 036 - Ch35 The Revival Of Religion

    036 - Ch35 The Revival Of Religion
    Feb 21 2026
    Step into the world of 1870s rural Massachusetts as we explore Oldtown, Harriet Beecher Stowes seventh novel and a national bestseller. Drawing inspiration from her husband Rev. Calvin Stowes childhood memories and the stories of local elders, this captivating tale of life in early New England unfolds just after the American Revolution. Through the eyes of young Horace Holyoke, the novels narrator, we witness the rich tapestry of customs, ideas, and family lore that defined the early Federalist years. As villagers grapple with their loyalties to the nascent government and the emerging secular rationalism introduced by the Founding Fathers, the narrative reveals the tensions between Puritanism, Calvinism, and Arminianism. This work played a significant role in challenging Calvinisms dominance during its time. Summary by Michele Fry.
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    28 mins
  • 035 - Ch34 Our Minister in Cloudland

    035 - Ch34 Our Minister in Cloudland
    Feb 20 2026
    Step into the world of 1870s rural Massachusetts as we explore Oldtown, Harriet Beecher Stowes seventh novel and a national bestseller. Drawing inspiration from her husband Rev. Calvin Stowes childhood memories and the stories of local elders, this captivating tale of life in early New England unfolds just after the American Revolution. Through the eyes of young Horace Holyoke, the novels narrator, we witness the rich tapestry of customs, ideas, and family lore that defined the early Federalist years. As villagers grapple with their loyalties to the nascent government and the emerging secular rationalism introduced by the Founding Fathers, the narrative reveals the tensions between Puritanism, Calvinism, and Arminianism. This work played a significant role in challenging Calvinisms dominance during its time. Summary by Michele Fry.
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    36 mins