Saturday Class – Today’s Third Christian Renaissance – January 10, 2026

Join Tony Papert, Bob Ingraham, and Paul Glumaz in this enlightening discussion as they explore the dawn of the Third Christian Renaissance, linking it to America’s historical and spiritual evolutions. Tony Papert introduces the session, setting the stage with questions about the current spiritual and political movement compared to earlier American and Christian revolutions. Bob Ingraham delves into the impact of historical figures like Dante Alighieri, exploring the religious and cultural rebirth during the European Renaissance. He highlights key moments and figures in this pivotal era that fused spiritual and intellectual pursuits. Lastly, Paul Glumaz examines the assaults on Christianity through Romanticism, Transcendentalism, and Darwinism, and their lingering effects on modern American society. He emphasizes the spiritual underpinnings needed to sustain the MAGA movement as a force for national rejuvenation. Touching on the philosophical battles and cultural shifts since the nation’s founding, this episode provides a profound understanding of the intertwined nature of faith, history, and political activism.00:00 Introduction to the Third Christian Renaissance00:57 Historical Context and Key Questions02:27 The Role of Political and Spiritual Revolutions03:32 The Impact of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination04:50 The New Christian Renaissance and Its Implications07:11 Bob Ingram on Dante and the European Renaissance12:04 The Devotio Moderna Movement26:33 The Pilgrims’ Mission and Early American Ideals30:52 George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation37:15 Paul Glumaz on the Attack on Christianity44:55 The Awakening and the Role of MAGA46:45 Conclusion and Call to Action