How Faith Shaped Ronald Reagan’s Presidency | Interview with Dennis Quaid at the Reagan Ranch

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Faith, character, and American destiny take center stage at the historic Reagan Ranch in this special episode featuring acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid and pastor Pastor Greg Laurie. Together, they explore Ronald Reagan’s deep spiritual roots, humble leadership, and transformative legacy as president, weaving in inspiring stories from Quaid’s own journey with a godly mother and an alcoholic father. From the cowboy mystique to Reagan’s favorite books, listeners will discover how faith shapes nation-builders, and why principles matter more than party lines. Tune in for moving insights on revival, courage, and the true source of hope. Don’t miss this conversation. If you prayed with Pastor Greg, receive your FREE copy of the New Believer’s Bible here: https://harvest.org/request-material/. -------- Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit: https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. -------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Reagan’s Optimism in a Declining America 02:20 Dennis Quaid Connects with Reagan’s Humility 04:04 Reagan’s Childhood Book That Shaped His Faith 05:40 Reagan’s Thoughtfulness Toward Secret Service 13:05 Parallels Between Reagan’s Life and Dennis Quaid’s Own Story 17:05 Reagan’s Struggles and Triumphs Beyond Hollywood 18:22 Filming the “Tear Down This Wall” Moment 19:04 Living with Nuclear Fear in the Cold War Era 21:35 Reagan’s Deep Faith and Biblical Foundations 23:05 The Jesus Revolution’s Impact on American Culture 24:24 Why Reagan Earned Iran’s Respect After Inauguration 26:14 Cowboy & Actor: How Reagan’s Image Changed Politics 29:00 Quaid’s Family Bible and Mother’s Spiritual Awakening 30:07 Lessons for America: Faith, Unity, and Principles 32:11 School Prayer, Morality, and National Identity 34:30 The Need for Another Spiritual Awakening Today 35:29 Billy Graham, Reagan, and Presidential Faith 37:12 Dinner Party: Quaid’s Dream Historical Guests 39:07 Reagan’s “Warmonger” Label and Cold War Victory 41:03 Why Reagan’s Story Resonates Beyond Politics 42:50 Pastor Laurie’s Call: Only Christ Can Fill the Void ___________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe so you are notified as soon as a new video arrives. Get exclusive content on the Harvest+ Streaming App, including Harvest Films, TV shows and hundreds of messages from Pastor Greg Laurie. Available on Apple iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV, and Samsung TV! Watch here: https://watch.harvest.org/ To support the ministry of Pastor Greg Laurie and help us continue to reach people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, visit here https://harvest.org/donate/

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