The United States won their independence from Great Britain in 1783, but a new issue was staring them in the face- what kind of government could this new nation put into place that would ensure their induvidual freedoms? This episode will walk you through the basics of the Constitutional Convention and what came from it.…

What was the turning point in the Constitutional Convention? It involves Benjamin Franklin and proved to be just what our nation needed in a time of desperation.By Melissa Barocio

Come and learn about one of the most significant events in George Washington's life. One that had many claiming that the divine hand of Providence protected and preserved him for something great. "The Great Spirit protects that man (Washington), and guides his destinies- he will become the chief of nations, and a people yet unborn will hail him as …

The American Revolution lasted a grueling 6 years. Both sides were tired, both losing hope, and both running out of men and supplies. In this podcast episode, we will learn about a man who became instrumental in the victory at Yorktown, resulting in the British surrend and the end of the war.By Melissa Barocio

How many times can the Continental Army come face to face with defeat and somehow still come out on top? The answer seems to be- as many times as it takes. In this eisode, we hear about a series of unfortunate events on the side of the British that will lead to a surprise attack at Trenton, New Jersey. It is clear that God's hand was helping Americ…

The Battle of Long Island was a loss for the colonies, but it is still worth knowing about. God still had a hand in the outcome and because of that, the Continental Army would be able to continue the fight for freedom.By Melissa Barocio

How was the brand new, ill-trained Continental Army able to defeat the most powerful army in the world during the American Revolution? Come listen and learn about just one of many accounts of how God's intervention helped America in her time of need.By Melissa Barocio

We all know the infamous words written in the Declaration of Independence "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are chreated equal..." But did you know that Thomas Jefferson's first draft of the declaration contained a very important grievance to the King that was then removed before it became official? Come listen to what that was…

This is the last epoisode of our season talking about the Pilgrims. Although their history goes on for many more decades, it is important to know why we focused so heavily on the first group of Pilgrims that came to America and what took place the first year they were here. There can be good and bad found in all histories. It is important to know b…

Come learn about the first Thanksgiving that the Pilgrims had in Plymouth, and who was there to celebrate their great harvest with them!By Melissa Barocio

William Bradford is remembered for being Pymouth's longest serving governor, serving for more than 30 years! In this episode, we will learn more about who he was and what made him a successful leader. As with many successful people in history, Bradford's story is one of struggle and challenges, and how he rose to greatness despite it all. Because T…

The Pilgrims have made contact with the Native population on American soil. They came as friends and allies, wanting to help the Pilgrims be successful in their new settlement. It is now time for them to be introduced to one of the most powerful and well respected Indian leaders in the area, and the success of this meeting will prove to be imperiti…

The Pilgrims have now chosen a spot to begin settling- Plymouth, Massachussets. Time is against them as they begin to build homes and gathering places; it is the middle of winter in New England and death and sickness are ever present in the new found colony. Within a few short weeks, a visitor, native to the Americas, will make himself known to the…

It's 2022 and the viral sensation heard all over the internet has given corn the attention it so rightly deserves. But today I'm talking about another time, hundreds of years ago, when corn was quite literally a miracle! On today's episode we're going to learn about how the pilgrims kept from starving as they found land in America. This story is on…

Today our story continues with the brave pilgrims who took a voyage across the sea. On board the Mayflower, it was evident who the pilgrims were placing their trust and faith in. With God at the helm, they had no reason to doubt what they were doing was a good thing. This episode covers details of the Mayflower Compact, and where the pilgrims inten…

Welcome to Because They Were Brave! This episode is dedicated to starting at the beginning of our nation's history, when the pilgrims decided to make their voyage here to settle a new land. Prepare to learn fascinating details left out of most history books, including the story of one person on the Mayflower who miraculously survived on the journey…

Melissa is the founder of Back to 1776, a grassroots movement of everyday Americans who understand the long term importance of teaching our children truth. The rising generation are our future leaders. We will do everything in our power to instill a love of America in their hearts so that generations to come can fully partake of the freedoms unique…