Gospel & Grit Media

The American Reckoning

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The American Reckoning is a podcast exploring the crossroads of history, faith, and truth in the American story. Hosted by Jeremiah Ridge, the show takes a deep dive into the forces that shaped the nation—its founding ideals, its triumphs, and its failures. Through thoughtful analysis and historical context, the podcast examines today’s political and cultural challenges while asking deeper questions about responsibility, leadership, and national character. The goal is not outrage, but understanding—seeking truth, learning from the past, and encouraging thoughtful engagement with the future of

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Episode 3: From Bellicose Rhetoric to Devastation and the Return of Total War? 07.04.2026 47:06

In Episode 3, we confront a question few are willing to ask: is the United States moving toward a doctrine of total war? We examine the rhetoric coming from leadership, compare it to actions we’ve condemned abroad, and break down what international law actually allows. Then we walk through the real-world consequences—what happens when power grids go down, water systems fail, and entire populations...

Episode 2, Part 2: The Politics of War with Iran & Other Conflicts of the Last 60 years 21.03.2026 59:06

This is Part II to Episode 2. This episode focuses on the growth of Presidential/Executive power to use military force since 9/11, the increasing hyper-partisanship and hypocrisy of Congress over that time. Explains the history of conflict between Iran, the U.S. and the world and call for the President to offer a clear explanation for why we are at war, what the goals are and what success looks li...

Episode 2, Part 1: The Politics of War in Iran & Other Conflicts over the last 60 years 21.03.2026 22:50

Taking a historical dive into the use of presidential power to use military force since Vietnam and through the 80's and 90's and Congresses behavior.

Episode 1: Introduction 15.03.2026 22:50

Introduction of host Jeremiah Ridge and the purpose and mission of the podcast. The purpose of the podcast is to take a take a deep dive intofaith, history, and the politics of our day. Thisprogram exists for the person who has started asking questions again…or perhaps asking them for the first time about what is going on with this nation. Not to:-Preach party talking points. -Not to wave a partis...