The Miracles at the Battle of Brooklyn
August 15, 2025, 7:30 PM
Presented by Chris Stewart, American politician, author, and businessman
About the Lecture
The Battle of Brooklyn, fought on August 29–30, 1776, revealed a series of extraordinary miracles that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War. Despite overwhelming odds, unexpected British delays, a sudden rainstorm, and a mysterious fog allowed the Continental Army to carry out a silent overnight evacuation to safety; All 9,000 troops, along with their horses and artillery, escaped across the river without detection.
About Chris Stewart
Chris Stewart is Utah’s former 2nd congressional district representative in the U. S. House of Representatives. Born on July 15, 1960, in Logan, Utah, he was raised on a dairy farm in Cache Valley as one of ten children. His career holds a distinctive blend of military service, business leadership, authorship, and public service—with a consistent focus on national security and defense.
Stewart served for fourteen years in the U.S. Air Force, piloting rescue helicopters and B-1B bombers. He flew both rescue helicopters and the B-1B bomber, and he and his team earned three world speed records, including the record for the fastest nonstop flight around-the-world, and received Mackay Trophy.
Following his military service, he became CEO of the Shipley Group, an environmental and energy consulting firm, and is now the President of Skyline Capitol.
From 2013 to 2023, Stewart represented Utah’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served on the House Intelligence and Appropriations Committees, with active involvement in national security, defense, and technology policy.
A prolific author, Stewart has written over seventeen books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers such as Seven Miracles That Saved America, The Miracle of Freedom, and The Great and Terrible series. Seven Miracles That Saved America, co-authored with his brother Ted Stewart, highlights seven pivotal moments in American history—among them The Miracle of a Summer Fog, which recounts a dramatic turn during the Battle of Brooklyn in August 1776.
About the Series
Join us as we celebrate our nation’s 250th Anniversary with a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God’s miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence.
God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles in the American Revolution, is a year-long series of monthly lectures celebrating America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The series highlights key moments of divine intervention, or miracles that took place in that month during the Revolutionary War. Remarkable stories of timely reinforcements, inexplicable weather events, and the unwavering perseverance of the patriots and militias against overwhelming odds, are but some of the testimonies of God’s miraculous protection and heavenly guidance on America’s path to independence. This 250th anniversary provides an opportunity to remember God’s call on this country, reflect on His providential miracles, and recognize those individuals who partnered with Him in securing our nation’s freedom.
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