American Presbyterian minissionary to the Delaware Indians of New Jersey. An inspiration to many.

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First Episodes

Life of David Brainerd, 1

Jonathan Edwards introduces us to David Brainerd (1718-1747), American missionary to the Delaware Indians of New Jersey, during the days of the Great Awakening. Edward...

Life of David Brainerd, 2

Here begins the actual diary of young Brainerd. This was a man of a tormented soul, who wanted a relationship with God above all, but seems at first unable to find it.

Life of David Brainerd, 3

Brainerd breaks through into salvation, but continues to be mentally attacked. His bout with measles brings him down for a while also.

Life of David Brainerd, Part 4

David Brainerd is expelled from college! How can this be? Jonathan Edwards comes alongside for a while to explain this unusual event in the young Brainerd's life.

Life of David Brainerd, Part 5

Brainerd continues to have his good and bad days. But for him a good day means deep communion with God. A bad day is distance from God. I wonder how that compares to o...

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