On this episode of Our American Stories Noah Webster believed winning the Revolution was only the beginning If Americans were going to become a truly independent people he thought they needed to stop speaking spelling and learning like the British So the stubborn and obsessive Connecticut writer set out to give the new nation a language of its own His schoolbooks taught generations of American children his spelling reforms changed the words they wrote and his dictionary consumed decades of his life Joshua Kendall author of The Forgotten Founding Father Noah Webster's Obsession and the Creation of an American Culture [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories John Humphrey had been told his heart could stop without warning Doctors had discovered a dangerous arrhythmia and surgery was coming But before the procedure John wanted one more chance to take the mound with his teammates His parents watched from the bleachers An AED sat nearby in case his heart failed Then John went out and pitched the game of his life striking out batters and leading his team to victory Ryan Buck brings us The Hope Story of John Humphrey told by John and his parents Jennifer and Mark They share [... more]

Share a commentA king hears a simple story about a stolen lamb and explodes in rage sure he's defending justice Then the prophet looks him in the eye and says the line that collapses every excuse you are that man We trace the turning point in Samuel where David exposed after Bathsheba and Uriah finally stops managing the narrative and tells the truth God has been waiting to hear We dig into why Nathan's parable works how guilt quietly eats away at peace and why we're often quickest to judge the very sin we tolerate in ourselves The conversation also [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in February a historic winter storm brought much of Texas to a standstill Tim Hennessey and his wife Debbie braved the icy roads to pick up groceries for themselves and some friends Then while they were shopping at their local H-E-B the power went out The checkout lines quickly filled but instead of asking customers to wait employees began waving them toward the doors Take your groceries Get home safely Don't worry about paying Tim couldn't stop thinking about what he had witnessed When he got home he wrote about it on Facebook [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in Nellie Bly completed a journey that seemed almost impossible circling the globe in just days Inspired by Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days Bly traveled by ship train horse rickshaw and more even stopping in France to meet Verne himself But her famous race around the world was only one chapter in the remarkable life of one of America's most fearless journalists Born Elizabeth Jane Cochran in Pennsylvania Bly challenged expectations about what women could do reported on the lives of factory workers confronted political repression in Mexico and famously [... more]

In the first century B C Roman historian Sallust observed Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise Most of us would probably choose financial prosperity over adversity Yet both seasons bring their own spiritual challenges When things are going well financially it can be tempting to take credit for our success Pride greed and self-reliance can quietly take root Financial hardship brings different temptations self-pity bitterness envy or fear Scripture offers a better way Christians are called to live faithfully and with integrity regardless of their circumstances And according to the Bible the key to doing that in both [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - Jim remembers the Tour Stop era of the show after catching up with Jon Barry Then Jim takes some calls from the Clones on the iconic Tour Stops Plus North Carolina is coming off their big win in Dublin but come home to some serious allegations Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - LSU is less than hours away from kicking off their season and thanks to Lane Kiffin and some lawyers we don't even know who is suiting up for them against Clemson Then Jim takes a call from a Clone who has been missing for a couple years Plus former NBA veteran Jon Barry joins the show Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

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]

Selections from Job The unfair criticism continues so how does Job respond With grace even under immense pressure Pastor Chuck Swindoll explores Job's unwavering trust in God during a season of deep pain Job Even though Job couldn't locate the presence of God understand His plan or justify God's permissions he wholeheartedly trusted in Him Believe God is still in control [... more]

Everybody makes mistakes the question is what you do with them In this special extended episode we host Truth Talk Live on the Truth Network for a full hour on mistakes infractions and how to actually recover from both Dr Abidan Shah walks through the crucial difference between a mistake something you can rectify and an infraction something that genuinely offends or hurts someone using the biblical example of Peter and Judas two disciples who both failed Jesus badly but responded in completely opposite ways We also dig into a famous ministry blunder from Billy Graham's life why mistakes in [... more]

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]

Rolling Stone calls Hasan Piker a Top Most Influential Creator President Trump speaks to astronauts in Houston Is the United States falling behind in ammunition production Don Lemon claims he can now tell the truth with no corporate overlords to stop him and he can feel Malcolm X over him Plus more political commentary Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible Relief Factorhttps www ReliefFactor comYou could be the next person sharing a Relief Factor success story Get started today with the -Week QuickStart for only and tell them you heard about them on The [... more]

When life doesn't go as planned most of us don't stop living we just stop expecting much And maybe we keep waiting for real life to start Elizabeth Woodson author of Embrace Your Life joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a candid conversation about disappointment comparison and the exhaustion of postponing happiness until life cooperates This conversation is for anyone tired of waiting for a different story or pretending the losses don't sting See cru org us en about privacy FamilyLife's Privacy Policy [... more]

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After nearly six decades of quadriplegia and chronic pain Joni Eareckson Tada speaks with uncommon clarity about suffering hope caregiving and the daily grace that sustains when life does not get easier In this conversation about her new book Keeping Faith When Life Hurts Joni explains why Christian hope sustains us when normal is not returning and why despite her weariness she refuses to retire You can watch the video of this interview at Caregiver Substack com [... more]

Multiple Abdul El-Sayed's political donors also gave thousands to H tler-praising Jew-hating Dan Bilzerian's Congressional run The Tate Brothers humiliatingly admit their lavish show of wealth is fake play for social-media clout The Girl Scouts of America has responded following reports they were promoting Muslim badges and hijabs for campers who learn about the light of Islam and its holy Prophet The CDC has restored info showing how many good guys with guns stop bad guys after the Biden Administration removed it Dana shares commentary about Target being forced to make a sincere apology following a questionably racist Halloween clown [... more]

Rich weighs in on the SEC voting to ban former professional players from returning to play college sports in the conference NBC Sports' Bob Costas and Rich discuss the chaotic state of college sports in the NIL era what Tarik Skubal will mean for the Dodgers' and Brewers' playoffs outlook how he would change the baseball's postseason if Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong will win the NL MVP Award the Yankees' chance to reach the World Series and the reasons behind a possible MLB work stoppage that interrupts the season Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Today Pastor Jack teaches that redemption is not only initiated but accepted and completed entirely by God Jesus paid for our sins in full so we can stop striving and simply rest in what He's already done [... more]

I've been traveling around the country promoting my new book The Golden Age How Trump Saved America And it's true that the president stopped our country from being taken over by political Islam and the communists But right now the Administration is dealing with a communication problem and it could threaten the midterm elections The American people are hurting financially affordability is an issue impacting many families And yet the administration seems to dismiss those concerns We were told that it was basically our patriotic duty to pay higher gas prices Now comes word that the republican party's midterm convention [... more]

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a familiar picture two men building two houses One builds on rock The other builds on sand When the storms come only one house remains standing The difference isn't the weather Both houses face the storm The difference is the foundation That picture from Matthew offers a helpful way to think about our financial lives Job losses medical expenses market declines and unexpected bills eventually test every household The question is whether our financial lives are built on something strong enough to withstand them John Cortines a Family Office Advisor with Blue [... more]

Share a commentDiscouragement isn't just a feeling it's a lever When it gets under the edge of your heart it can pry you open and start rewriting what you believe about God yourself and the future We start with a stark reminder from Scripture even when we are faithless God is faithful That truth doesn't erase consequences or discipline but it does give us a solid floor when fear tells us we're finished Then we walk through David's nearly fatal slide in Samuel to Under real pressure David stops bringing his fears to God and starts holding private conversations in [... more]

The constitution is superior to Sharia Law Elon Musk said he is going to spend up to million in the next election to stop the communist James comey and his wife are turning on each other Dr Faucci May have created AIDs AOC is going to drop WOKE Men in womens sports have an extreme and dangerous advantage See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

ESPN's Jason McCourty and Rich break down the top NFL Training Camp storylines including Raiders rookie QB Fernando Mendoza's impressive debut if Lamar Jackson and the Ravens can return to the playoffs this season why the ers could be on the outside looking in when the postseason rolls around and more Rich and the guys react to Joe Burrow's latest comments about the Bengals' sense of urgency to win it all this season and weigh in on the latest on the Browns' Shedeur Sanders vs Deshaun Watson QB competition Rich previews the Bills' season with the top questions facing QB [... more]

Packers QB Jordan Love tells Rich how his close bond with Green Bay Head Coach Matt LaFleur has helped his growth as a quarterback reveals what he learned while backing up -time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers breaks down the Pack's receiving options featuring a mix of veterans returning from injury and young player looking to level up and discusses the team's unsatisfying end to their season and their rivalry with the Chicago Bears Rich reacts to Von Miller's first press conference with the Dallas Cowboys and previews the Bears' season with the top questions facing QB Caleb Williams HC Ben [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories as a teenager walking to school in Manhattan Theodore Schwartz stopped to help a stranger whose car was trapped in the snow The feeling he got from helping someone who could offer him nothing in return stayed with him He decided he wanted to spend his life doing exactly that He eventually became one of America's leading neurosurgeons operating on thousands of brain tumors and making decisions where a fraction of an inch can separate a cure from catastrophe Dr Theodore Schwartz author of Gray Matters A Biography of Brain Surgery takes us [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

Rest and margin are essential for living wisely and well, as they allow us to recharge and make intentional financial decisions. God's idea of rest is not just a luxury, but a necessary part of living faithfully, and it's essential to balance work and rest to avoid burnout and maintain healthy relationships. [... more]

Abiding in God's presence and walking in His ways is the foundation of discipling children like Jesus. Parents must model, teach, and apply biblical principles to their lives, and prioritize building a strong relationship with their kids, just as Jesus did with his disciples. [... more]

Parents have the powerful choice to nurture their child's unique intelligences, recognizing that every child is created in God's image with a specific set of strengths and abilities. By understanding and embracing their child's smarts, parents can help them grow and develop into their full potential, and find joy and fulfillment in the process. [... more]

Pastor John Monroe discusses the importance of seeing Jesus through the lens of Matthew's Gospel, highlighting the transfiguration as a supernatural transformation that reveals the glory and majesty of God. He emphasizes the need to keep our eyes on Jesus, to see him in the Bible, in the fellowship of believers, and to behold God, in order to experience spiritual growth and transformation. [... more]

God's sovereignty is a truth that can bring comfort and peace in times of anxiety and stress, but it's often misunderstood as a cop-out for human responsibility. By understanding that God's sovereignty and human free will coexist, we can learn to trust in God's goodness and plan, even when things don't go as we expect. This understanding can transform our prayer life and give us rock-solid assurance that God is working all things together for good. [... more]

Raising children who understand their identity in Christ is a fascinating conversation about the ways parents can appropriately respond to their child's questions and concerns. Dr. Kathy Cook, a renowned expert in child intelligence, joins Jim Daly to discuss her research on the eight grade smarts, which include word smart, logic smart, picture smart, and more. The conversation highlights the importance of knowing and loving your child, and how parents can use the smarts to develop their child's character and help them feel seen and heard. [... more]

A discussion on the death penalty case of Charlie Kirk's murderer, the NYPD's response to a request for taxpayer-funded security for the New York City Mayor's wife, and the rise of socialist Democrats in election primaries. Additionally, a traffic stop incident and the importance of self-defense options are highlighted, as well as concerns about global warming and climate change. [... more]

Rich Eisen discusses the NFL, specifically the quarterback competitions in Minnesota, Atlanta, and Cleveland, with guests Rashawn Gary and Chris Hardwick. They also talk about the Green Bay Packers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Chris Hardwick's upcoming comedy special, The Middle Ages. [... more]

Paul's initial decision to follow Christ is still his lifelong pursuit, and he wants to know him more intimately, resting in the relationship rather than trusting in his own righteousness or past religious experiences. He encourages believers to walk by the same rule, be of the same mind, and join in following his example, as he imitates the Lord. Paul also warns against the enemies of the cross of Christ, who are driven by earthly desires and lack a true understanding of their spiritual citizenship in heaven. [... more]

The comparison trap can lead to a focus on material wealth and self-worth, but a biblical perspective on finances emphasizes generosity, gratitude, and faith-based decision-making. Certified Kingdom Advisors like Jim Rasmussen help individuals and families align their financial plans with their values and purpose, seeking God's kingdom first and living a life of contentment and stewardship. [... more]

Investors can pursue global diversification while staying aligned with their convictions through faith-based investing. A new international ETF, PRXI, offers a benchmark-like return while maintaining a faith-based approach. Certified Kingdom Advisors can help tailor portfolios to individual risk profiles and goals, and provide faith-aligned investment options. [... more]

Caleb Bailey shares his family's story of loss and redemption after his father, a Los Angeles City firefighter, died in the line of duty when Caleb was just 10 days old. His mother's strength and faith helped her raise her two sons, and later, her new husband, Kevin Bailey, adopted Caleb and his brother, providing them with a loving father figure. [... more]

A young owner in Maine is fighting to keep a candle pin bowling alley alive, while a botanist works to save the Venus flytrap, a carnivorous plant facing an uncertain future. Meanwhile, a truck stop in Iowa has become a haven for truckers, offering a range of services and amenities. In other stories, we explore the consequences of marijuana use during pregnancy, the legacy of Rosie the Riveter, and the life and career of actor Tim Curry, as well as the work of renowned journalist Gay Talese. [... more]