eric metaxes. watch american history and book tv on c-span 2. >>> next me marks by thomas kidd on benjamin franklin's religious faith. it's 45 minutes. >>> good morning, everyone. welcome to museum of the bible. i am kay penniger. i am the director of museum education. we are delighted you have joined us today for our february speaker series program titled the bible and america's founders. our program consists of three sessions, which we follow by a round table discussion later on this afternoon. following the round table discussion, we'll have a book signing with our speakers. at museum of the bible, our mission is to engage people with the bible. the bible has made a powerful impact on world history and cultures. it has influenced nations, laws, and political structures. it has guided debates and shaped pivotal events and inspired views of prominent individuals, past and present. the bible is hidden in plain sight in everyday life from common expressions we all use to the music, the arts and literature. today, we will explore a theme that expands on how the american colonies as they moved toward re