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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

February 27, 2026

The fall of Constantinople in 1453 had a profound impact on Christopher Columbus, inspiring him to launch a new crusade by sailing across the Atlantic and connecting with the Great Khan in Asia, with the goal of spreading the gospel and liberating the eastern Mediterranean from the Islamic Horde. [... more]

The Todd Starnes Show

Todd Starnes

February 03, 2026

LIVE FROM BOSTON TO DISCUSS ICE WATCH BLOCKADES, IRANIAN DRONES, & NASA LAUNCH

Democrats are out of step with the American people on immigration, with 73% of voters saying it is a crime to enter the country illegally. The US shot down an Iranian drone approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln, and NASA's Artemis II mission has been delayed due to technical issues. The lunar mission aims to establish a lunar base and continue using what is learned to go further, such as to Mars. The US is committed to putting a man on the moon before President Trump leaves office. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

December 31, 2025

Lewis & Clark: A Journey Told by the Historian Who Made It Legendary

Stephen Ambrose shares the epic story of Lewis and Clark's expedition, exploring the American West and the journals of the captains. He discusses the importance of Bernard DeVoto's editing of the journals and how it brought the story to life for the general reader. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

December 12, 2025

Uncommon Common Sense

Solomon's writings in Ecclesiastes illustrate the importance of common sense and the dangers of folly, emphasizing that a person's heart perspective and direction in life are crucial in determining their path, and that God's wisdom is the key to making wise decisions and avoiding the pitfalls of foolishness. [... more]

CBS Sunday Morning

Jane Pauley

December 02, 2025

Extended Interview: James Cameron

James Cameron's technology meets classic filmmaking style led to blockbusters like The Terminator, Titanic, Alien, and Avatar. He discusses his approach to storytelling, using performance capture to bring out the human element, and the importance of authenticity in filmmaking. Cameron also shares his thoughts on generative AI and its potential impact on the industry, as well as his own experiences as a pioneer of CGI and his passion for science fiction and environmental messages in his films. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

December 02, 2025

A Listener Recounts Spotting Satellites In The Sky With His Father in The Mountains of New Mexico

A young boy's first encounter with an artificial satellite in the mountains of New Mexico sparks a lifelong interest in space exploration and the cosmos. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 06, 2025

Earthrise: The Most Famous Photo of Earth

The Apollo 8 mission, a historic journey to space, propelled three men nearly a quarter of a million miles from the earth, capturing the iconic photograph known as Earthrise, which provided a moment of celebration, joy, and hope in a nation desperately in need of all three. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 22, 2025

The Apollo 8 Christmas Eve Message That Stopped the World

Frank Borman and the crew of Apollo 8 delivered a historic Christmas Eve broadcast from lunar orbit, reading from the book of Genesis and inspiring an estimated 1 billion people worldwide. The event marked a pivotal moment in American history, highlighting the intersection of faith and space exploration. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 20, 2025

How Jedediah Smith Opened the American West

Jedediah Smith, a devout Christian and ambitious mountain man, embarked on a series of expeditions through the American West, establishing trails and pioneering routes that would become crucial for the Oregon Trail and California's early settlers. He faced numerous challenges, including brutal battles with Native American tribes and encounters with grizzly bears, but his determination and courage earned him respect from his peers and a place in American history. [... more]

Science, Scripture & Salvation

John Morris

October 18, 2025

The Wisdom Mine

Job's search for spiritual understanding is compared to human explorations for metals and precious stones, highlighting the elusive nature of true wisdom. He concludes that it cannot be found through the wisdom of this world or evolutionary humanism, but rather through God, who understands the way of wisdom and is the source of all treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 06, 2025

Beyond Pocahontas: The Real Story of Captain John Smith

Captain John Smith's life started the American life in many ways. He was a brave adventurer who fought in battles, escaped certain death multiple times, and eventually became the president of Jamestown. His story is a testament to the spirit of exploration and the pursuit of a better life that defined America's early history. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 30, 2025

Gideon: God’s Choice (Part 2 of 2)

Alistair Begg explores the story of Gideon and the battle against the Midianites, highlighting the importance of faith and dependence on God's plan, rather than self-reliance and human strength. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 29, 2025

A Solemn Fact

The Bible teaches that humanity is alienated from God due to sin, and that this alienation is reflected in our broken world and individual lives. The gospel provides the solution to this problem, offering reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ, who bore the punishment for our sins and offers forgiveness and new life. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 28, 2025

Jesus Heals the Paralytic

Jesus knows our greatest need, which is the need for forgiveness. He wants to restore us to our right relationship with God, and he has the authority to forgive sins. Jesus' statement to the paralyzed man, 'Your sins are forgiven,' is a provocative statement that challenges the religious establishment and highlights the importance of forgiveness in our lives. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 27, 2025

Convinced and Continuing

The story of Jesus is historical, rational, and empirical, making it a compelling answer to the human heart's cry for meaning, freedom, and forgiveness. Christians must be convinced of the gospel's truth and power to share it with others, and to live out their faith in a fragmented society. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 26, 2025

“The Great and First Commandment” (Part 2 of 2)

Alistair Begg teaches from Matthew chapter 22, explaining that loving God starts with a cleansing that only God can perform, and that the love of God is a pursuing love that saves people. He discusses the importance of loving our neighbors, not replacing the commands with love, but providing the motivation for obedience. Begg also shares the story of the Good Samaritan, highlighting the action of the Samaritan as a way of life, and the need to repent of our initial reactions and love our neighbors as ourselves. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 25, 2025

“The Great and First Commandment” (Part 1 of 2)

The proper place of God's law in the lives of followers of Christ is explored, with a focus on the Great Commandment to love God and love others as oneself. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding and embracing God's moral law, which informs us of what God requires and empowers us to fulfill. The law is seen as guidance in loving, and its relevance and application are underscored by Jesus' teachings. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 23, 2025

Gideon: God’s Choice (Part 1 of 2)

The story of Gideon illustrates how God chooses ordinary people for extraordinary tasks, and the importance of coming to the Bible with a spirit of expectancy and submission to God's sovereignty, rather than relying on human strength and numbers. [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

August 22, 2025

Gentleness

Gentleness is often misunderstood as a sign of weakness, but it's actually a form of strength that is essential for spiritual growth. It involves a Godward dimension of submission to God and a manward side of consideration of others, and is developed in trials and difficulty. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

August 22, 2025

The 1926 Race to the North Pole and the Explorers Who Risked Everything to Get There

The heroic age of polar exploration gave way to the mechanical age, where aircraft and motor cars changed the nature and method of exploration. Richard Byrd's flight to the North Pole in 1926 marked a significant achievement, but controversy surrounds the accuracy of his calculations. The story of Byrd's journey and the competition between airships and aeroplanes is a fascinating chapter in the history of aviation. [... more]