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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 06, 2026

Brownie Wise: The Woman Who Made Tupperware a Household Name

On this episode of Our American Stories Brownie Wise didn't invent Tupperware but she turned it into an American institution A single mother with little formal education Wise discovered a talent for direct sales and eventually convinced inventor Earl Tupper to take his plastic containers out of department stores and sell them through parties held in American homes Tupperware parties Mary Lisa Gavenas tells how Wise rose to become Tupperware's vice president of sales built a nationwide army of mostly female sellers and transformed the Tupperware party into a cultural phenomenon of s America But after landing on the cover [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 06, 2026

Giving Circles: The Collaborative Power of Shared Generosity with Lacie Stevens

Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 05, 2026

The First Man to Die in a Plane Crash

On this episode of Our American Stories before air travel became routine flight was a dangerous experiment In Lt Thomas E Selfridge climbed into a fragile biplane beside Orville Wright ready to test the limits of a new invention that had barely left the ground When a propeller snapped midair the airplane crashed near Fort Myer Virginia Wright survived with severe injuries Selfridge did not becoming the first man to die in a plane crash and marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of aviation His sacrifice helped shape the safety standards that would guide every flight [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 05, 2026

Warning: Two Strikes and You're Out Part 2 (Titus 3:10–11)

Share a commentChurch division rarely starts with a big public blowup It starts with a slanted perspective a confident voice and a steady drip of you won't believe what I heard that slowly recruits people into sides We dig into Paul's instructions in Titus for the moment when conflict stops being a misunderstanding and becomes a pattern that threatens the health of the whole congregation We talk about the three markers Paul uses for a factious person and why perverted here is not about scandalous rumors but about a mind turned around From there we get practical about what a [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 04, 2026

Annie Oakley: Sharpshooter, Showwoman, American Legend

On this episode of Our American Stories Annie Oakley was still a child when she began hunting to help feed her struggling family in Ohio Before long her extraordinary skill with a gun was helping pay off the family mortgage winning her shooting contests and eventually leading her to defeat professional marksman Frank Butler the man she would later marry Our American Stories contributor Faith Buchanan and others tell the story of how Oakley rose from poverty to top billing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West performing before packed crowds in New York London and Paris and becoming one of the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 04, 2026

Should You Be a Landlord?

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

November 03, 2026

Sorry. Again. How to Really Repent: Dane Ortlund

You're sorry again for the same thing So what does actual repentance look like If you're wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight He gets real about owning what's actually inside us and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we're meant to be Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

November 02, 2026

The Impact for the Kingdom

As Christians our lives are intended to count for God's Kingdom But how do we make a difference without becoming obnoxious or annoying Dr Tony Evans explains how we can have a positive influence on the people around us and make the kind of impact God intended [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 30, 2026

Simple Strategies to Build Financial Peace for Your Family

With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news it's easy for families to feel stressed about money In fact after surveying nearly women Crystal Paine discovered that nearly all of them admitted to having some level of fear about their money or financial future Crystal is no stranger to this stress Early in her marriage to Jesse they struggled to pay the bills after job opportunities fell through leaving them scrabbling to provide for themselves and their two young kids Through careful money habits and decisions they moved from scraping by to thriving establishing foundational habits that [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 29, 2026

Faith-Based Investing: Separating Fact from Fiction with Mark Regier

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 27, 2026

Becoming a Kingdom Single

Some singles believe life without marriage is life without meaning Dr Tony Evans offers a different perspective explaining how singleness can provide unique opportunities to pursue God's purpose serve others and invest deeply in Kingdom work [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 27, 2026

Finances When You're a Widow with Rachel Faulkner Brown

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 26, 2026

Becoming a Kingdom Wife

God has established an order for family life and conversations about that order can sometimes make people uncomfortable Dr Tony Evans explains the purpose behind God's design and what it means for a wife to live out her role from a Kingdom perspective [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 23, 2026

Becoming a Kingdom Husband

Marriage struggles often become a cycle of pointing out what the other person is doing wrong Dr Tony Evans explains how a Kingdom husband models the sacrificial love of Christ and why healthy marriages require a willingness to put selfishness aside [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 23, 2026

The Real Chef Boyardee: The Immigrant Who Fed America

On this episode of Our American Stories when -year-old Hector Boiardi arrived at Ellis Island from Italy in he couldn't have imagined that his face would one day appear on supermarket shelves across America After becoming a celebrated chef he turned his restaurant's most popular takeout meals into one of the country's most recognizable food brands forever changing the way Americans ate Italian food During World War II Chef Boyardee's factories stopped making food for grocery stores and began producing military rations around the clock making his company one of the largest suppliers of meals to American and Allied troops [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2026

Intentional Giving

Every day we make decisions about money but not every decision is made with intention When it comes to generosity many of us wrestle with the same questions Where should we give How much should we give And does our giving really make a difference With so many worthy causes competing for our attention generosity can easily become reactive rather than intentional Yet Scripture invites us to see giving as something much greater than another financial habit Intentional generosity is an act of discipleship that connects our resources to God's work in the world Generosity Is Part of God's Purpose [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 22, 2026

The Most Recorded Guitarist in History: Tommy Tedesco of the Wrecking Crew

On this episode of Our American Stories you may not know Tommy Tedesco's name but chances are you know his guitar As one of the most in-demand session musicians in Los Angeles Tedesco played on thousands of recordings working with artists including the Beach Boys Frank Sinatra Elvis Presley the Mamas the Papas and countless others He was also part of the loose collection of studio musicians later known as the Wrecking Crew whose playing helped define the sound of American pop music in the s Tommy's son filmmaker Denny Tedesco tells the story of his father's remarkable career from [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 21, 2026

Mother Cabrini: The Italian Immigrant Who Became an American Saint

On this episode of Our American Stories Francesca Cabrini dreamed of becoming a missionary in China Instead Pope Leo XIII sent the Italian nun west to the United States where thousands of Italian immigrants were struggling with poverty discrimination dangerous work and life in a country whose language many did not yet speak Claudia Cangilla McAdam author of Mother Cabrini A Heart for the World shares the story of how Cabrini overcame frail health prejudice and seemingly endless obstacles to build schools orphanages hospitals and missions across America and around the world An immigrant herself Cabrini eventually became an American [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 20, 2026

USS Indianapolis: Two Captains, One Name, and a 55-Year Fight for Justice

On this episode of Our American Stories Millions of Americans first learned about the tragic fate of the USS Indianapolis from Quint's famous monologue in Spielberg's classic Jaws While the film certainly took some liberties with her story one part remained sadly true After the war Captain Charles B McVay III a decorated and experienced combat veteran was court-martialed for failing to zigzag and spent the rest of his life carrying the blame for one of the worst naval disasters in American history He eventually took his own life in at the age of his legacy nearly forgotten Decades later [... more]