The Church of Classic Rock Join the Reverend Jeff Smith as we celebrate a neighbor turning 154 years old! Today is the 4th of July, otherwise known in the U. S. of A. as Independence Day, the celebration of when, 245 years ago, we declared ourselves a new nation and no longer under British rule! The Reverend will tell you all about that fateful period in U.S. history, the various wars, both foreign and domestic, that have shaped our path forward as a nation, what types of culture shock you should prepare yourself for if you're coming for a visit from another country, and finally the Rev'll talk about his idea of being a "good American" and how people continue to give him hope for the future of this country! Episode Playlist: July 4th, 2021 |