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American Roots

The story of the people, places, and events that came before us and shaped us into who we are today

Christopher Newport and the Brave New World

In the first episode, we began with Bartholomew Gosnold, captain of the Godspeed, one of the ships that carried the first settlers to Jamestown. In…

June 24, 2026

Colonial America, Pioneers, Virginia
Bartholomew Gosnold and the First Colony

We begin with the “first mover” of the Colony of Virginia. From law student to maritime adventurer, Bartholomew Gosnold was born during the Age of…

June 16, 2026

Pioneers, Virginia, Colonial America

About the podcast

This is American Roots — the story of the people, places, and events that came before us and shaped us into who we are today. This is more than just an origin story. This is the genealogy of our country. In this series, we make connections — from one person to the next, to one generation to the next.

We explore how ordinary moments led to extraordinary outcomes. How ideas, courage, and persistence led to exploration, a new country, and innovation. We discover the relationships, careers, personalities, and faith of the men and women who sought a new life and a new purpose in a new world. We uncover their challenges and victories, their hopes and fears. We meet heroes and villains, sinners and saints. You will hear of famous names and ordinary people, major events and moments that didn’t make it to the history books. We make connections that show how everyday life shaped our past and formed our present.

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