<![CDATA[Mirror of Kings]]>Relatable history from a Christian worldview perspective with reflections on life, leadership, and legacy.

]]>https://www.mirrorofkings.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:05:19 GMTSat, 27 Jun 2026 21:47:26 GMT60Evan Patrick<p>Relatable history from a Christian worldview perspective with reflections on life, leadership, and legacy.</p>episodicEvan Patrickmirrorofkings@gmail.comno<![CDATA[C.S. Lewis: From Atheist to Apologist]]>You might know C.S. Lewis as the author of the Chronicles of Narnia, but Lewis was far more than a fantasy novelist.

Some have called him the "Apostle to the Skeptic" as Lewis transformed from a bitter and joyless atheist to one of the most influential Christian apologists of all time.

His philosophical writings have influenced, not only Christian thought, but western thinking in remarkable ways. Lewis continues to challenge Christians and skeptics today.

]]>eba68db8-ff19-4bbc-b1f8-3eb00154b973Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>You might know C.S. Lewis as the author of the Chronicles of Narnia, but Lewis was far more than a fantasy novelist.</p><p></p><p>Some have called him the "Apostle to the Skeptic" as Lewis transformed from a bitter and joyless atheist to one of the most influential Christian apologists of all time.</p><p></p><p>His philosophical writings have influenced, not only Christian thought, but western thinking in remarkable ways. Lewis continues to challenge Christians and skeptics today.</p>no00:59:16C.S. Lewis: From Atheist to Apologistfull<![CDATA[George Washington: Becoming the Father of Our Country]]>The podcast begins with an introduction to the 'Mirror of Kings' and the host's intention to provide a Christian worldview perspective on historical figures like George Washington. The bias towards George Washington is acknowledged, setting the stage for a discussion on his legacy, childhood, education, military career, daily routine, views on slavery, and political career. The conversation methodically explores George Washington's successes, military strategy, intelligence, legacy, failures, and modern applications. It delves into his leadership during the revolution, his military tactics, legacy of peaceful transfer of power, personal flaws, and provides modern-day lessons from his life.

Takeaways

  • George Washington's evolving views on slavery Leadership during the revolution
  • Military strategy and intelligence
  • Legacy of peaceful transfer of power
  • Recognizing limitations and learning from others
  • Taking responsibility for mistakes
  • Having strong convictions loosely held
  • Serving for the sake of duty, not selfish gain

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Mirror of Kings
  • 06:31 George Washington's Childhood and Education
  • 12:47 George Washington's Military Career
  • 19:55 George Washington's Daily Routine and Farming
  • 25:06 George Washington's Views on Slavery
  • 31:07 George Washington's Successes
  • 36:22 George Washington's Military Strategy and Intelligence
  • 42:08 George Washington's Legacy and the Peaceful Transfer of Power
  • 53:05 Modern Applications from George Washington's Life

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Recommended Reading:

-George Washington's Farewell Address (link: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email)

-Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow

]]>8ea3a437-66ff-4bda-b3d8-478b274881d8Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>The podcast begins with an introduction to the 'Mirror of Kings' and the host's intention to provide a Christian worldview perspective on historical figures like George Washington. The bias towards George Washington is acknowledged, setting the stage for a discussion on his legacy, childhood, education, military career, daily routine, views on slavery, and political career. The conversation methodically explores George Washington's successes, military strategy, intelligence, legacy, failures, and modern applications. It delves into his leadership during the revolution, his military tactics, legacy of peaceful transfer of power, personal flaws, and provides modern-day lessons from his life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>George Washington's evolving views on slavery Leadership during the revolution</li><li>Military strategy and intelligence</li><li>Legacy of peaceful transfer of power</li><li>Recognizing limitations and learning from others</li><li>Taking responsibility for mistakes</li><li>Having strong convictions loosely held</li><li>Serving for the sake of duty, not selfish gain</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Mirror of Kings</li><li>06:31 George Washington's Childhood and Education</li><li>12:47 George Washington's Military Career</li><li>19:55 George Washington's Daily Routine and Farming</li><li>25:06 George Washington's Views on Slavery</li><li>31:07 George Washington's Successes</li><li>36:22 George Washington's Military Strategy and Intelligence</li><li>42:08 George Washington's Legacy and the Peaceful Transfer of Power</li><li>53:05 Modern Applications from George Washington's Life</li></ul><p></p><p>Subscribe to my newsletter at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://mirrorofkings.substack.com" target="_blank">mirrorofkings.substack.com</a></p><p></p><p>Recommended Reading:</p><p></p><p>-George Washington's <i>Farewell Address </i>(link: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email" target="_blank">https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Washingtons_Farewell_Address.pdf?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email</a>)</p><p></p><p>-<i>Washington: A Life</i> by Ron Chernow</p>no01:01:54George Washington: Becoming the Father of Our Countryfull<![CDATA[Episode 0: Mirror of Kings]]>Start here.

]]>f9d2af27-bcf9-4d24-bfdf-e1b57d74fd09Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:36:36 GMT<p>Start here.</p>no00:22:02Episode 0: Mirror of Kingstrailer