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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 23, 2026

The Story of America: Winning the Great War, Losing the Great Peace [Ep. 44]

On this episode of Our American Stories America entered World War I late but its arrival helped change the course of the conflict By the fall of more than a million American soldiers were fighting through the Argonne Forest as Allied forces pushed Germany toward collapse On November the guns finally fell silent The United States and its allies had won the Great War but deciding what should come next would prove far more difficult As part of our ongoing Story of Us Story of America series Dr Bill McClay author of Land of Hope shares the story of America's [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 23, 2026

Loving Your LGBT Child with Grace and Truth (Part 2 of 2)

Rob Jackson addresses common questions parents have when their children identify with the LGBT lifestyle Offering guidance rooted in faith and love Rob discusses topics such as gender confusion same-sex attraction and approaching difficult conversations He reminds listeners to find hope in God while navigating their child's journey Get When Grace Meets Conviction free with your gift From Transgendered to Transformed Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family Leave a message for Jim Daly If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

October 22, 2026

From Addiction to Redemption: Finding God Through Life's Hardest Trials | Jeff & Whitney Sutton

What happens when addiction threatens to destroy your life and just when you think you've found your footing your family faces one of its greatest trials On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick Mike sits down with Jeff and Whitney Sutton from Capital Fire to share their powerful story of redemption faith and God's sustaining love through life's darkest seasons Jeff opens up about his decade-long struggle with addiction and how in he found a path toward recovery and spiritual growth through Dunkin Memorial Church a Christian recovery ministry in Florida His journey didn't end with [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 22, 2026

Loving Your LGBT Child with Grace and Truth (Part 1 of 2)

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 19, 2026

The Unlikely Making of The Godfather

On this episode of Our American Stories the director was a renegade filmmaker who'd never made a profitable picture The producer was hired because he could stay below budget The star had a reputation for being difficult A formula for disaster No the makings of one of the greatest films of all time Here to tell the story is Harlan Lebo author of The Godfather Legacy Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 17, 2026

As We Forgive After Hours

In this special After Hours conversation the team continues exploring one of the most challenging and transformative aspects of the Christian life forgiveness Drawing inspiration from Jesus' words forgive us as we forgive the discussion examines what it truly means to extend grace to others and to ourselves Through heartfelt personal testimonies honest conversations about brokenness and memorable scenes from the film Fireproof the hosts share how God's grace has met them in moments of failure addiction regret and restored relationships They reflect on the difficult journey of asking for forgiveness offering it freely and discovering that God's desire is [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 17, 2026

As We Forgive

Forgiveness is one of the hardest commands Christ gives us and one of the most freeing In this heartfelt episode of The Masculine Journey the guys explore the powerful connection between forgiveness and grace asking what it really means to release those who have hurt us and extend kindness when it's undeserved Through honest conversation personal testimonies and memorable movie clips the team wrestles with difficult questions How do we forgive those who've wounded us What's the difference between forgiveness and grace And why is one of the hardest people to forgive often ourselves The clips is from Blue Bloods [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 16, 2026

How to Develop a Resilient Mindset

Resilience is a life skill we need for the inevitable struggles we will face in this life but we must be intentional about learning this skill Valorie has identified some key rules for resilience like expect the unexpected and focus on the vision not the obstacle And control the controllable and accept the rest Prepping ourselves beforehand to learn and live more resiliently helps us be more confident content and successful when difficult situations happen Get Rules of Resilience free with your gift Overcome Anxiety -- You don't have to be paralyzed by fear Christ offers peace that no circumstance [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 15, 2026

Biblical Wisdom for Better Investing: Managing Emotions and Risk with Mark Biller

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 14, 2026

When Faith Meets Grief

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Peter Rosenberger explores that difficult question through the public grief expressed by actor Billy Crystal following devastating personal losses Rather than rushing to correct someone's doubts or explain away their suffering Peter challenges Christians to practice a ministry of presence listening without judgment sitting with the grieving and weeping with those who weep Drawing from Psalm Romans Job and the suffering of Jesus Christ he reminds us that Scripture makes room for anguish and that Christ meets us in the midst of our deepest pain [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 13, 2026

The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

The Christian Car Guy

Robby Dilmore

October 10, 2026

Breaking Barriers and Building Better Futures Through Faith and Community

On this episode of Christian Car Guy Radio guest host Bill Mixon welcomes Dion Carter of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Danita of YWCA Holly House for an encouraging conversation about helping people overcome difficult circumstances and build better futures Dion shares how Goodwill partners with Forsyth Tech and other organizations to provide free career training educational support and employment opportunities in fields such as trucking healthcare welding and skilled trades Danita explains how Holly House helps women recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges move toward stability independence and self-sufficiency through counseling job training and housing [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

October 10, 2026

From Cancer Survivor to Kingdom Warrior: Roger Gadd's Story of Faith, Resilience & Purpose

What happens when life hits you with one challenge after another and instead of running from God you run toward Him On this episode of The Man Up Show Nikita Koloff sits down with longtime friend Roger Gadd for a powerful conversation about faith family perseverance and purpose Roger shares his incredible journey from a young man who knew very little about God to becoming a committed follower of Christ He opens up about battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma at just years old enduring surgeries chemotherapy and radiation and the moment during that difficult season when he says he experienced the unmistakable [... more]

Financial Symphony

John Stillman

October 09, 2026

What Scares Investors More Than Halloween?

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - It's spooky season And while most people are thinking about haunted houses and horror movies a lot of pre-retirees have scarier things on their minds running out of money or a market crash at exactly the wrong time Today Jake shines a flashlight on five of the biggest financial frights and how to prepare for them Most of what scares people about retirement isn't the event itself It's not knowing what happens next A plan won't make the unknowns disappear but it can make [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 09, 2026

3 Questions To Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund

Having an emergency fund is an important part of wise financial stewardship But building one is only half the battle You also need to know when to use it It can be tempting to dip into emergency savings whenever an unexpected expense or even an especially appealing purchase comes along But if we use those funds too freely the money may not be there when a genuine emergency arrives Proverbs offers a helpful reminder Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling but a foolish man devours it The principle is simple wisdom prepares rather than consuming everything [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 06, 2026

Some God! A Christian companion to Charlotte's Webs of Hope with Amanda Chambers

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Stu Epperson welcomes Amanda Chambers to discuss her new devotional Some God A Christian Companion to Charlotte's Web of Hope Amanda shares how E B White's beloved story inspired her to explore biblical themes of identity fear faith self-sacrifice redemption endurance and trusting God through difficult circumstances Together Stu and Amanda look at how stories and familiar cultural themes can point people toward the truth of the Gospel including how Wilbur's journey from a vulnerable runt to a confident pig reflects the new identity believers have in Christ They also discuss how God [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 06, 2026

Some God! A Christian companion to Charlotte's Webs of Hope with Amanda Chambers

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 06, 2026

Living Faith

Just when it feels like God is about to deliver us from difficult circumstances sometimes things seem to go from bad to worse Dr Tony Evans explains how faith keeps trusting God even when the situation takes an unexpected turn and the outcome is still unclear [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 06, 2026

Work as Worship

Theologian Dorothy Sayers once wrote Work is not primarily a thing one does to live but the thing one lives to do That challenges the way many of us think about our jobs We often see work primarily as a way to earn a paycheck provide for our families or make it to retirement But Scripture gives us a much bigger vision From the first pages of the Bible to the last Scripture does not present work as a necessary evil It is woven into what it means to bear God's image And whether our work is paid or unpaid [... 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]