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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 04, 2026

Simon Estes: The Jackie Robinson of Opera

On this episode of Our American Stories Simon Estes grew up poor in the coal-mining town of Centerville Iowa in a tiny house without running water or electricity His father the son of former slaves couldn't read and segregation shaped Simon's childhood But inside his family's church there was music faith in God and a remarkable voice that would take him far beyond anything he could have possibly imagined Simon Estes himself shares the story of how encountering opera for the first time changed the course of his life and took him from small-town Iowa to Juilliard then across the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 04, 2026

Money Issues Are Heart Issues

Money has a way of reaching places in our lives that few other things do It touches our fears desires relationships priorities and sense of security That may be why Jesus spoke so often about money and possessions In Matthew He says For where your treasure is there your heart will be also Jesus understood something we often miss money issues are often heart issues Our financial choices can reveal what we trust what we desire and ultimately what we treasure Materialism Is a Heart ProblemYears ago Ron Blue once shared a story from his time in Kenya that profoundly [... more]

Wednesday in the Word

Stu Epperson Jr

September 03, 2026

Paul's authority & Testimony: from persecutor to pastor—Galatians 1:11-24

What happens when the man who once persecuted the church becomes one of its greatest proclaimers In this episode of Wednesday in the Word Stu Epperson and Dr Sam Horn explore Galatians and Paul's powerful testimony of transformation Paul makes clear that the gospel he preached was not a message created by man it was revealed to him by Jesus Christ Together they examine Paul's dramatic conversion his calling to preach to the Gentiles and the incredible way God redeemed his past for His purposes His story reminds us that no past is beyond God's grace and that Christ must [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 01, 2026

How Walt Whitman Found Humanity on Both Sides of the Civil War

On this episode of Our American Stories in December Walt Whitman set out for Virginia searching for his brother who had been wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg He found him alive with only a minor wound But outside a field hospital Whitman encountered something he would never forget a heap of amputated arms legs and other human remains For the poet who had once written that the human body was sacred the Civil War suddenly became horrifyingly real Whitman soon began spending his days in Washington's military hospitals bringing food and small gifts writing letters listening and comforting wounded [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 01, 2026

The Uniqueness Principle: Rethinking Inheritance with Ron Blue

Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave it requires careful thought prayer and an understanding of each child's unique circumstances Ron Blue co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and longtime teacher on biblical stewardship calls this the uniqueness principle Equal Love Doesn't Always Require Equal Treatment Studies show that many [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

September 01, 2026

Why Do Christians Have to Suffer? | When Life Gets Hard

When we have something enjoyable to look forward to tomorrow it makes the stresses of today a little easier to take Have you noticed that It's all about perspective And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us adopt a biblical perspective on the challenges of today It's a message called Why Do Christians Have to Suffer We'll look ahead to our everlasting reward and let that give us encouragement for the temporary pain and opposition we face today Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

August 29, 2026

Mercy

What does mercy really mean Is it simply not receiving the punishment we deserve or is there something far deeper at work In this episode of The Masculine Journey the guys continue their one-word series by exploring the biblical meaning of mercy and how it transforms both the one receiving it and the one extending it Through heartfelt conversation personal testimony scripture and even an unexpected movie clip from the movie Barbie The Pearl Princess yes you read that right they unpack the difference between grace mercy and how God's loving kindness reaches us in our darkest moments From stories [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

August 29, 2026

Man Up! Mark Harris

n this episode of It's Time to Man Up Nikita Koloff sits down with National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Mark Harris for a powerful conversation about wrestling coaching family faith and making a lasting impact Mark shares his journey from discovering wrestling in eighth grade to competing at NC State and building a remarkable -year coaching career With seven team state championships state champions state place winners and more than state tournament qualifiers his accomplishments on the mat are impressive but Mark explains why the greatest victories are the lives changed beyond wrestling The conversation also highlights Mark's work [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

August 29, 2026

Prayer About Lost Things

We've all been there misplaced keys missing glasses a lost wallet or something far more precious But have you ever stopped to pray before you start searching In this episode of Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and host Robbie Dilmore explore the surprisingly biblical topic of praying about lost things Drawing from Scripture including the floating axe head the lost sheep the lost coin and the prodigal son they reveal how God cares about even the smallest details of our lives and often uses moments of loss to draw us closer to Him Through personal stories of finding lost possessions [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

August 27, 2026

Your Future and Your Calling

When we can't see where we're going we're forced to trust God for guidance Dr Tony Evans explains why some of our greatest lessons of faith are learned in the dark and why we can confidently trust God with both our calling and our future [... more]

Love Worth Finding

Adrian Rogers

August 26, 2026

When the String Snaps

Perhaps one of the greatest obstacles to the music of marriage is tension in the home Too much stress is dangerous to the home our health and our happiness In this message Adrian Rogers reveals four things to relieve stress in our families when the string snaps [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 26, 2026

What Sets A Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) Apart? with Sharon Epps

What if the greatest benefit of financial advice isn't simply what happens to your portfolio but knowing your financial decisions reflect what matters most New research from Kingdom Advisors and Pinkston Group suggests that when financial counsel aligns with a person's faith and values the benefits can extend well beyond investment performance Clients report deeper trust reduced financial anxiety and a broader definition of financial success Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors joined the show today to unpack what the findings reveal about values-aligned investing long-term advisor relationships generosity and the future of Christian financial advice The Gap Between Interest [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

August 25, 2026

Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and Baseball's Unforgettable Summer of '41

On this episode of Our American Stories the summer of belonged to two of baseball's greatest hitters Ted Williams entered the final day of the season batting Rather than protect a mark that would have rounded to he played both games of a doubleheader went six for eight and finished at No major leaguer has hit since Yet even Williams' season was overshadowed by what Joe DiMaggio was doing in New York For straight games the Yankees star refused to go hitless as radio stations interrupted their programming to tell Americans whether the streak was still alive Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

August 24, 2026

Jethro: How to Become a Leader - Part A

Pastor Skip introduces one of the Bible's greatest leaders by asking an unexpected question What's your relationship like with your in-laws [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

August 22, 2026

What Should a Surviving Spouse Do About Estate Planning?

No one likes to think about losing a spouse but having a plan is one of the greatest acts of love you can leave behind In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and co-host Robbie Dilmore explore the critical financial and estate planning decisions every married couple should make before it's too late Drawing inspiration from King David's careful preparation for Solomon they discuss how thoughtful planning can protect the surviving spouse while creating a lasting legacy for future generations You'll learn how the loss of a spouse impacts Social Security Medicare taxes IRAs long-term care [... more]

The Verdict

John Munro

August 19, 2026

Humility is Key, Pt. 1

Our world values money power and prestige and many people spend their lives trying to attain this kind of success But on this episode of The Verdict we'll discover that being great in the eyes of God is something completely different and humility is key Pastor John Munro explains this important truth as taught by Jesus [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

August 19, 2026

Airplane vs. Airship: The 1926 Race to the North Pole

On this episode of Our American Stories by explorers had spent decades risking their lives trying to conquer the world's most hostile places Now two of the greatest were racing toward the North Pole in radically different machines American naval aviator Richard Byrd bet on the speed of a Fokker trimotor airplane Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen put his faith in the Norge a massive hydrogen-filled airship Who would win Our regular contributor The History Guy shares the story of the dangerous race that tested two explorers two technologies and the future of flight Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

August 19, 2026

Preparing Kids for Life, Not Just School

For many families it's easy to focus on grades But lasting success is about much more than report cards This week our panel discusses Why every child's academic journey looks different How belonging impacts learning The importance of relationships with teachers and classmates Why employers increasingly value communication and teamwork Helping children through productive struggle Supporting homework without taking over Teaching responsibility and independence Parents don't have to have all the answers Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children is the confidence to work through challenges while knowing we're there to support them Join us as we continue [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

August 15, 2026

Reaching the next Generation with Doug Elks

Doug Elks, a man of God and evangelist, shares his passion for preaching the gospel and sharing Jesus Christ with others. He reflects on his recent preaching engagements, including Red Rocks and Los Angeles, and emphasizes the importance of sharing the truth of God's word with others. Elks encourages listeners to be bold in sharing their faith and to view every person as a potential opportunity to spread the gospel. [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

August 15, 2026

A God Adventure

Enoch's walk with God is a model for believers to follow, as seen in Genesis 5:24. Dr. James Banks shares his experiences of walking with God, using sensory cues to deepen his spiritual connection. He suggests taking a verse and meditating on it while walking, and being open to God's guidance and presence in nature. [... more]