Why Baptist Preachers Were Jailed in Colonial Virginia (and How It Changed America)

Imagine being thrown in jail — simply for preaching the gospel.
That’s exactly what happened to dozens of Baptist preachers in colonial Virginia during the 1770s.

In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ Why Baptist preachers were arrested and silenced
✅ How their suffering stirred outrage across Virginia
✅ The surprising connection to America’s fight for religious freedom
✅ Why their bold faith still matters for us today

These stories of courage — from James Ireland preaching through prison bars to Elijah Baker spending 56 days in jail — remind us that freedom of religion was not handed to us. It was won through suffering and must be cherished, defended, and used for the glory of God.

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