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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 22, 2026

Why East Coast and West Coast Policing Developed Differently

On this episode of Our American Stories why do police departments in different parts of the country operate so differently Former LAPD Sergeant Bob Alaniz argues that the answer goes back to two competing traditions reactive policing rooted in Sir Robert Peel's th-century model and the more proactive style that came to define law enforcement in Los Angeles and much of the American West Alaniz explains the difference through an encounter from his own LAPD career involving Richard Ramirez later known as the Night Stalker For Alaniz the episode raises a larger question at the heart of policing should officers [... 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]

The Verdict

John Munro

October 20, 2026

AVIZANDUM: A Father's Love

Scripture repeatedly tells of God's love for His children But do we take this to heart Join John as he shares being struck by a recent encounter as a beautiful illustration of a father's love [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 19, 2026

Astonishing Authority, Part 2

Mark In a world of competing voices whose word can you trust When Jesus taught in the synagogue at Capernaum the people were astonished Unlike the scribes He spoke with authority and even the demons obeyed Him Pastor Chuck Swindoll opens Mark revealing how Jesus' teaching and His confrontation with an unclean spirit displayed an authority no one had ever witnessed His words carried weight because of who He was Encounter the astonishing authority of Jesus Christ His word silences demonic forces and His truth transforms human hearts [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2026

Defined by Christ, Not Wealth

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 16, 2026

Astonishing Authority, Part 1

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]

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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 07, 2026

Randall Wallace on the Greatest Man He Ever Knew: His Father

On this episode of Our American Stories before Randall Wallace wrote Braveheart and directed We Were Soldiers his father Thurman Wallace taught him what it meant to keep your word work hard and treat everyone with dignity Thurman had grown up without a father went to work at and spent his career as a traveling candy salesman who seemed to know everyone he met Randall remembers the man he calls the greatest man I ever knew from his father's early doubts about a career in writing to his pride after Braveheart He also shares the final days they spent together [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 05, 2026

Leaving Pro-Gay Theology for True Faith

Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager After becoming a Christian Joe struggled to reconcile the gospel with his promiscuous lifestyle to the point of joining a pro-homosexual church in his quest for peace Joe explains how the combination of misleading 'pro-gay' theology and the conviction of the Holy Spirit propelled him into becoming a very angry gay activist Eventually God's truth penetrated Joe's armor and his whole life was transformed Get The Gay Gospel free with your gift Loving People Through the Truth -- Is it possible [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 02, 2026

Begging To Give

What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn't simply how much we give but how deeply we desire to participate In Corinthians the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable not because they had abundant resources but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart Generosity in the Midst of HardshipPaul is writing to encourage the church in Corinth to participate in a collection for believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe need To encourage them he points to the churches [... 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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 28, 2026

When a Bathroom Drug Deal Was Interrupted by Jesus

On this episode of Our American Stories it started in a bathroom where a man trapped in addiction waited to make another bad decision Pastor Greg Laurie didn't know what he was walking into only that something told him to go Inside he found a man on the edge tired angry and ready to give up Instead of turning away Greg spoke about grace and in that small stained room something began to shift The encounter led to a renewed faith and a brand-new life rebuilt from the ruins of substance abuse Pastor Greg joins us to tell the story [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

September 26, 2026

From Wrestling Fan to Brother in Christ

What started with a childhood dream of professional wrestling and a chance encounter with wrestling legends in eventually became a lifelong friendship rooted in faith In this episode Nikita Koloff sits down with Pierre a German-born wrestling fan who grew up in Georgia and once watched Nikita Sting and Lex Luger from the sidelines Pierre shares the remarkable story of how those childhood memories eventually came full circle and how he became not only friends with Nikita but brothers in Christ Pierre also opens up about his transformative experience at Nikita's Man Up Intensive and Man Camp the impact it [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 25, 2026

A Jewish Soldier’s Unbelievable Survival at the Battle of the Bulge

On this episode of Our American Stories Milton Nadler grew up fast The day after Pearl Harbor his paper route turned into a rush of headlines about war Within a few short years he was living those headlines himself During the Battle of the Bulge Milton found himself surrounded outnumbered and facing death in the frozen forests of Europe What happened next defied every expectation Here's Milton himself with the story of how he survived an encounter by the skin of his teeth kinda We'd like to thank the U S Library of Congress for providing this audio to us [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 24, 2026

Empathy Is Not Optional: The Professor Who Changed Mike Leven's Life

On this episode of Our American Stories Mike Leven was studying law at the University of Chicago when a bad grade sent him to his professor's office looking for help Instead the professor gave him a verdict You don't understand contracts and I don't think you ever will Mike walked out sold his law books and went home His legal career was over almost as soon as it had begun Leven would go on to become one of America's most successful hoteliers but he never forgot how it felt to have someone in authority dismiss him so completely Mike shares [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 24, 2026

The Women Who Followed (and Funded) Jesus' Ministry with Sharon Epps

Some of the earliest financial supporters of Jesus' ministry were women Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene Joanna Susanna and many others who traveled with Jesus and the Twelve Luke adds a remarkable detail these women were supporting Jesus' ministry out of their means Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and one of the founders of Women Doing Well points to their story as a powerful picture of generosity These women didn't simply contribute resources to a cause They had encountered Jesus personally received His grace and responded by using what they had to serve Him and others Their example [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 23, 2026

The Boys of Milo: The Marine Recon Veteran Who Kept Cheating Death

On this episode of Our American Stories Ted Godlove was only months out of high school in Milo Iowa when he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps Before long he was serving with a reconnaissance unit deep in the jungles of Vietnam where small teams of Marines operated dangerously close to much larger enemy forces Godlove survived firefights desperate escapes and one helicopter extraction that ended with him and his fellow Marines being dragged through a river Then during a deadly mission in Ted believed his life had come to an end Michael Williams author of The Boys of [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 22, 2026

Sharing the Truth in New York with Jesse F. Connors

What happens when you bring a basketball a Gospel message and a willingness to talk to whoever God puts in your path In New York City Stu and Jesse Connors head to a basketball court and have an unexpected divine appointment with three young men Jonathan Joseph and Daniel They share the message of Jesus pray with the guys and introduce them to a simple card designed to help people discover the truth about God This powerful encounter is a reminder that sharing your faith doesn't require a stage sometimes it just takes showing up starting a conversation and being [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

September 22, 2026

Suffering: A Divine Vocation

When Job asked for the purpose of his suffering he didn't receive an immediate answer Instead Job encountered God Himself Today R C Sproul considers how the Lord brings dignity to our pain Download R C Sproul's teaching series Surprised by Suffering plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of [... more]