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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 14, 2026

The Great Arsenal of Democracy: How America Went From Nothing...to Outproducing Every Nation in WWII

On this episode of Our American Stories America was woefully unprepared for World War II Our army was about the size of Portugal's our navy was outdated and our air force was roughly equivalent to what the German Luftwaffe flew on a near-daily basis across Europe Not only that but nobody in America wanted war or expected it to come to us FDR was under no such delusion We needed weapons and we needed them fast But how could we get it done A J Baime author of The Arsenal of Democracy FDR Detroit and an Epic Quest to Arm [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 13, 2026

Christopher Columbus: The Good, the Bad, and the Four Voyages

On this episode of Our American Stories Christopher Columbus sailed west in convinced he could reach Asia across the Atlantic He was wrong about where he was going wrong about the size of the world and yet skilled and determined enough to complete a voyage that would change it forever Over four expeditions Columbus explored the Caribbean encountered peoples unknown to Europeans pursued gold and converts and struggled disastrously to govern the colonies he helped establish Laurence Bergreen author of Columbus The Four Voyages shares the complicated story of the ambitious mariner behind the legend Support the show https www [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 13, 2026

Christopher Columbus: The Last Crusader

On this episode of Our American Stories The Age of Discovery launched European exploration across the Atlantic but Columbus's motivations were more complicated than simple curiosity or greed He wrote about prophecy Christian expansion and the belief that history was moving toward a final reckoning George Grant author of The Last Crusader The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus shares how faith medieval politics and apocalyptic expectation shaped Columbus' vision and why the man saw himself not as a navigator but as a servant in a divine plan Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 12, 2026

How Haunted Houses Became a Halloween Tradition

On this episode of Our American Stories before haunted houses filled October nights Halloween in America was a mess In the early twentieth century it was less about candy and costumes and more about broken fences stolen gates and angry neighbors Communities were desperate for order and their answer came from an unexpected place Schools churches and civic clubs began creating haunted attractions small events meant to channel mischief into something creative Author Lisa Morton whose Trick or Treat A History of Halloween remains a definitive account traces how those first haunted houses grew into the elaborate haunted attractions we [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 08, 2026

Preparing the Next Steward

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 07, 2026

Hollywood Goes to War: George O'Brien, Star of Three Wars

On this episode of Our American Stories George O'Brien became one of Hollywood's biggest leading men after starring in John Ford's silent epic The Iron Horse But long before Hollywood made him famous O'Brien had already served in the Navy during World War I and when Pearl Harbor brought America into World War II the -year-old husband and father volunteered to serve again As part of our ongoing Hollywood Goes to War series Roger McGrath author of Gunfighters Highwaymen and Vigilantes Violence on the Frontier shares the astonishing story of how O'Brien went from silent-film star to Navy beachmaster serving [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 07, 2026

How Three Escaped Slaves Changed America Forever

On this episode of Our American Stories in May three enslaved men Frank Baker Shepherd Mallory and James Townsend escaped from Confederate labor at Sewell's Point Virginia and crossed to Union-held Fort Monroe When their enslaver demanded their return General Benjamin Butler faced a problem Sending them back would mean returning three men to work on Confederate defenses aimed at his own fort Our regular contributor Jon Elfner and historian Kate Masur author of Until Justice Be Done share the story of how Butler's decision to hold the men as contraband of war helped open Union lines to hundreds then [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 06, 2026

The Magna Carta at Fort Knox: A Forgotten WWII Story

On this episode of Our American Stories during World War II U S leaders feared German bombers could strike American soil To protect the nation's most important treasures the Constitution the Declaration of Independence the Gettysburg Address and the Magna Carta Britain's most important document which was on loan at the time were secretly moved to Fort Knox Steve Puleo author of American Treasures shares the remarkable story of how the documents that shaped freedom in both England and America were safeguarded during one of history's darkest hours We'd like to thank the U S National Archives for allowing us [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

October 06, 2026

234-The Power of Suffering in a Christian's Life

Why do Christians have to suffer On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex explores what the Bible teaches about suffering and how God can use even our most difficult seasons for a greater purpose None of us want to experience pain loss or hardship but Scripture never promises Christians an easy life Trials and tribulations are part of living in a fallen world but they don't have to be meaningless Listen as Alex shares five biblical truths about suffering and offers encouragement for walking through life's difficult seasons with faith hope and confidence in God's promises Biblical [... more]

Brian Kilmeade Show

Brian Kilmeade

October 03, 2026

MLB Playoff Madness, Amazon Prime's Tone-Deaf TNF Broadcast & Brian Kilmeade: Delusional Giants Fan?

Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade for their Friday tradition to break down the week in sports and media They dive into the MLB Playoffs - Philadelphia goes down on the road The Bronx Bombers put on an absolute clinic to eliminate the Red Sox and one thing is clear whoever survives the Rays-Yankees clash is walking straight to the World Series Fans fire back at Prime Video's TNF coverage hot mics caught Aaron Rodgers going nuclear on Mike McCarthy over play-calling delays Cleveland is rolling at and they're doing it behind Deshaun Watson And the New York Giants swung a [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 02, 2026

Bass Reeves: The Former Slave Who Tamed the Wild West

On this episode of Our American Stories Bass Reeves was born into slavery in Arkansas in During the Civil War he escaped bondage and made his way to Indian Territory Years later he returned there carrying a badge For more than three decades Reeves served federal warrants across some of the most dangerous country in the West tracking fugitives working in disguise and earning a reputation so formidable that some outlaws reportedly chose surrender over facing him Professor Art T Burton author of Black Gun Silver Star The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves shares the story of [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 01, 2026

When Infertility Tests a Marriage

On this episode of Our American Stories Stephen Rusiniak and his wife had always imagined a home filled with children Then infertility turned that future into a painful uncertainty and Stephen carried much of the blame himself He knew he was the reason they were struggling to conceive but shame and guilt made it difficult to say aloud what he was feeling One summer night sitting beside his wife he finally found the courage to begin the conversation he had been avoiding Originally published in Chicken Soup for the Soul Married Life Stephen shares what happened when he stopped carrying [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 01, 2026

The Story of America: Woodrow Wilson and the Great War [Ep. 43]

On this episode of Our American Stories when war erupted across Europe in President Woodrow Wilson promised to keep the United States out of it For nearly three years he tried But German submarine warfare the sinking of the Lusitania and repeated attacks on American shipping steadily narrowed the country's options By the spring of neutrality was no longer holding On April Wilson went before Congress and asked for a declaration of war As part of our ongoing Story of Us Story of America series Dr Bill McClay author of Land of Hope shares the story of how America entered [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 30, 2026

Faith, Investing, and the Legacy We Leave with Harry Pearson

Christians often think about stewardship in terms of giving saving and spending But if God owns everything He has entrusted to us stewardship also raises another question What about the companies we own through our investments Harry Pearson Founder and CEO of OneAscent says that question became increasingly important in his own journey of faith and finance OneAscent is a family of companies that equips advisors and investors with faith-aligned solutions for planning investing and giving For Pearson connecting biblical convictions with investing began with a broader realization Faith should shape every part of our financial lives Connecting Faith With [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 29, 2026

Sidney Poitier: The Actor Who Broke Hollywood's Color Barrier

On this episode of Our American Stories Sidney Poitier arrived in New York as a teenager with almost nothing He sometimes slept on rooftops and in pay toilets worked as a dishwasher and could barely read When he auditioned for the American Negro Theater he was thrown out and told to go find work washing dishes Instead Poitier taught himself to read changed the way he spoke by imitating voices on the radio and learned how to act Within a decade he was one of Hollywood's biggest stars Aram Goudsouzian University of Memphis history professor and author of Sidney Poitier [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 29, 2026

Stewarding the Wealth in Your Home with Harlan Accola

Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care We apply that principle to our income savings investments and giving But we may treat another significant asset differently the equity in our homes Harlan Accola who leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage joined the show today to discuss why homeowners particularly those approaching or already in retirement should consider home equity as part of their overall stewardship plan Home Equity Is Still Part of Your WealthFor generations many families have followed a familiar pattern buy a home pay [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

September 29, 2026

233-The Watchman’s Call: Faith Beyond the Church Walls with Scott Thomson

What happens when believers recognize that their influence doesn't end at the church doors God has placed Christians in neighborhoods workplaces schools and positions of leadership for a purpose But are we fully embracing the opportunities He has given us On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex sits down with Scott Thomson lead pastor of River of Life Church in Oroville California and a three-term city council member Drawing from his experience in both ministry and public service Scott shares his passion for church renewal and discusses what it means to faithfully engage the people and needs [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 25, 2026

Should Christians Have a Prenup?

God's Word says that a husband and wife become one flesh But it doesn't say anything directly about prenuptial agreements So does that mean Christians should never have one A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a legal contract a couple enters into before marriage It typically establishes how assets property and other financial matters would be handled if the marriage ended in divorce For some couples that may seem like practical planning But Christians should consider more than whether a prenup makes financial sense We should also ask what it communicates about marriage and whether it supports or undermines the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 24, 2026

“Son of a Gun” & “Steal My Thunder” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions

On this episode of Our American Stories we use them without thinking Someone gets sold down the river A project has to start from scratch An idea steals our thunder But behind these familiar expressions are stories involving ancient athletes biblical passages British sailors American slavery theater rivalries and baseball Andrew Thompson author of Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases shares another surprising history hiding inside the words and phrases we use every day Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 24, 2026

Bloodletting, Whiskey, and the Strange History of Fighting the Flu

On this episode of Our American Stories in influenza swept across the world with terrifying speed killing millions Doctors were desperate to stop it but there was a fundamental problem they didn't even know what caused the flu Patients were subjected to bloodletting and enemas prescribed whiskey and even exposed to toxic factory gases while scientists pursued theories involving bacteria the weather and tainted Russian oats Somewhere among the confusion was a disease medicine could not yet see Dr Jeremy Brown author of Influenza The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History shares how scientists finally uncovered the [... more]