Melissa Ratliff

God's Favorites: A History Podcast

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Throughout history, it has always seemed like God has favorites...or at least those who thought they were.

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Melissa Ratliff

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Marquis de Lafayette Part III: The National Razor 14.12.2021 32:46

Lafayette returns home and continues to work on behalf of the Americans. It's becoming ever more dangerous to live between the two worlds of revolution and aristocracy but Lafayette knows the Americans have his back...right? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Marquis de Lafayette Part II: The Hunter and the Prey 29.11.2021 21:55

We're back from a holiday break to revisit our hero, Lafayette, as he bides his time until his victorious return to the Continental Army. But victory for Washington will lead to one of the darkest periods in French history. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Marquis de Lafayette Part I: Baptized Like a Spaniard 10.11.2021 26:14

It's time to meet America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman. The Marquis de Lafayette is truly one of God's Favorites...a man who left footprints on everything from the American Revolution to Marie Antoinette's slipper (oops). His story starts extraordinary and keeps on turning out some of history's greatest hits. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Minisode: Violet Jessop, The Toughest Flower of the Seas 27.10.2021 19:17

History called Molly Brown "Unsinkable," but it could have also applied to Violet Jessop, an incredible woman of the sea who survived three disasters and everything that life threw at her. TW: For mature themes and brief mentions of SA ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Charles Lightoller Part IV: Sundowner 12.10.2021 25:58

Disease. A shipwreck on a deserted island. The Titanic. World War I. The loss of a child. Every story. Every tragedy. Every lesson. Everything. Everything in Charles Lightoller's life leads to his most important rescue yet....the evacuation of Dunkirk. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Charles Lightoller Part III: The Dover Patrol 28.09.2021 28:13

Lightoller struggles with guilt as his fellow shipmates and passengers question the validity of his accounts of the night the Titanic sank. However, the focus won't be on him for long when Europe goes to war. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Charles Lightoller Part II: CQD...This is Titanic 14.09.2021 44:17

Charles Lightoller joins the White Star Line and sets sail for one of the most amazing tales of survival aboard the RMS Titanic. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Charles Lightoller Part I: Not You. Not. Yet. 01.09.2021 39:28

Cmdr. Charles Lightoller survived the RMS Titanic by a series of incidents that seemed almost divine. He always seemed to be one step ahead of the Grim Reaper. Every tragedy and lesson culminates with his most important rescue ever. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Teaser Trailer: God's Favorites: A History Podcast 25.08.2021 2:04

Here is the very first teaser for God's Favorites and our first series on Commander Charles Herbert Lightoller. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★