On this episode of Our American Stories Kevlar is now a staple of body armor trusted by law enforcement military personnel and first responders but when Stephanie Kwolek first developed the fiber in a DuPont lab it was almost thrown away The material didn't behave like others and no one saw a use for it Kwolek pushed for further testing convinced it was worth more That decision led to one of the most important safety innovations of the twentieth century Kaela Rider from the Bill of Rights Institute shares how one overlooked discovery became the foundation for the modern bulletproof [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories they wanted to serve their country but the U S military wouldn't let women fly its planes So in a remarkable group of American women crossed the Atlantic and joined Britain's Air Transport Auxiliary ferrying Spitfires bombers and battered aircraft between factories repair depots and frontline airfields Some arrived as stunt pilots and flying instructors Others were college graduates debutantes or women who had scraped together everything they had just to learn how to fly Their job was extraordinarily dangerous They could be handed an aircraft they'd never flown before and given little [... more]

Senior Advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Richard Goldberg joins Brian Kilmeade to dissect the White House's launch of Operation Economic Outcast against Iran Goldberg explains how baseline inflation and gas shortages are pushing the Iranian population to the edge how U S forces are keeping oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz and whether Washington will enforce secondary sanctions on China Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... 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]

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]

You know exactly what your spouse needs to work on But what if you're missing the bigger narrative Based on his books When Sinners Say I Do and I Still Do author and pastor Dave Harvey joins Dave and Ann Wilson for an honest conversation about marriage blind spots self-awareness and the hidden habits keeping you stuck See cru org us en about privacy FamilyLife's Privacy Policy [... more]

Rich and Cowboys fan TJ say why they're fully buying the hype surrounding Dallas heading into the new NFL season In 'Overreaction Tuesday' Rich weighs in on Aaron Donald's possible Rams return what Vikings WR Justin Jefferson is out to prove this season Cowboys backup QB Joe Milton' impressive preseason if a skinny Luka Doncic bodes well for the Lakers' season and Manchester City's Erling Haaland's disappointing new haircut Actor Will Forte joins Rich in-studio to promote his new 'Coyote vs Acme' semi-animated comedy based on the Looney Tunes 'The Roadrunner' cartoon reveals if he born in Oakland severed his [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - It's been hours since Deshaun Watson was named the starting QB for the Cleveland Browns and the fanbase is taking it even worse after a night to sleep on it Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Five years after the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the tragic attack at Abbey Gate retired Lt Col Scott Mann joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the ongoing fallout Mann defends military commanders who faced political scapegoating and explains why firing top generals who were simply carrying out orders misses the real target of accountability Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Rich sounds off on Brockman's no-time-limit fantasy football draft and power ranks the top ten NFL players in fantasy football this season Pro Football Hall of Famer NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich break down the Browns naming Deshaun Watson their starting QB over Shedeur Sanders what new HC Todd Monken is doing right in Cleveland so far and more Rich previews the San Francisco ers' season with the top questions facing the Niners heading into the NFL campaign Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

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]

Reverse mortgages have carried a negative reputation for years especially among Christians who are cautious about debt But as with any financial tool faithful stewardship calls us to understand how it works before deciding whether it belongs in a financial plan Harlan Accola leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage a FaithFi underwriter He joined the show today to explain why reverse mortgages remain controversial how today's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage HECM differs from older products and when it might play a useful role in retirement planning Why Are Christians Hesitant About Reverse Mortgages For many believers the hesitation [... more]

Is your life's loudest critic living inside your own head Based on her book Finding Quiet singer songwriter Jamie Grace joins Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack negative self-talk anxiety and the exhausting pressure to always be enough This episode is for anyone for whom some of the hardest conversations are the ones they have with themselves See cru org us en about privacy FamilyLife's Privacy Policy [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - The Cleveland Browns officially named Deshaun Watson their starting QB despite his poor performance on the field and off it Then Jim starts to describe the arrest to San Francisco ers CEO Jed York Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Vinny Rottino of Brewers TV joins Bart to talk about how the Brewers keep on chugging along with the best record in baseball What's the priority for the team with one month of regular season action to play Plus Bart took his son to a Timber Rattlers game this weekend and has only positive things to say about the experience Hosted by Simplecast an AdsWizz company See https pcm adswizz com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising [... 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]

Justice Everyone wants it Everyone defines it differently But what if our view of justice is shaped more by our emotions than by God's truth In this thought-provoking episode of Masculine Journey After Hours the guys continue their conversation on the tension between man's desire for justice and God's perfect justice Through personal stories biblical insight and memorable movie scenes they wrestle with questions that every believer eventually faces The clips are from Band of Brothers To Kill a Mockingbird and The Pledge of Allegiance Explained by Red Skelton When should we trust God instead of taking matters into our [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Benjamin Rush signed the Declaration of Independence but politics was only one part of his extraordinary life A physician by profession and reformer by temperament Rush treated Philadelphia's poor when other doctors wouldn't demanded humane treatment for the mentally ill fought slavery championed public education and followed George Washington's army into battle to care for wounded soldiers His work would help lay the foundations for American psychiatry military medicine and even veterinary care Harlow Giles Unger author of Dr Benjamin Rush The Founding Father Who Healed a Wounded Nation shares the remarkable story [... more]

ESG investing promises to align your portfolio with your values But an important question remains Whose values are shaping the standards Environmental social and governance ratings are often presented as measures of corporate responsibility Yet the assumptions behind those ratings may not always align with biblical convictions Nick Schmitz Professor of Finance at The Catholic University of America and a Board Member of the Christian Investing Council CIC joined the show today to explain the differences between ESG and faith-based investing and why Christians should pay attention not only to what they own but also to how their shares are [... more]

Share a commentOne careless insult can light a fuse that years of faithfulness never triggered We watch David the future king of Israel go from steady endurance to a sword-strapped march of revenge after Nabal dismisses him with contempt The shock is the point character isn't only tested by massive crises but by smaller slights that poke our pride If you've ever been cheated overlooked or repaid with harshness after doing good you'll recognize the disease of me that turns pain into payback We follow the story of Abigail and David in Samuel where Abigail shows up with courage generosity [... more]

Risk is unavoidable in investing and in life But not all risks deserve equal attention It is easy to focus primarily on the probability that something will happen If an investment career move or financial strategy has a high likelihood of succeeding we may assume it is a good decision But Mark Biller Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing suggests another question may be even more important If things go wrong how wrong could they go That shift from focusing on probabilities to considering consequences can help us make wiser financial decisions and protect ourselves from risks that could permanently [... more]

Selections from Job Job's third friend Zophar assaults Job in his grief-stricken state with incorrect accusations Zophar's pride blinds him into believing Job knows nothing of God's character Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about the traps of arrogance legalism and insensitivity Job Watch as Job refuses to fall under Zophar's legalistic requirements Examine Job's pleas to God as he seeks to know Him more deeply Understand that you are accountable to God for your life and faith and not to human-based dictates Trust Him [... more]

Retired Navy Vice Admiral Robert Harward joins guest host Griff Jenkins on The Brian Kilmeade Show to analyze Iran's potential secret plan to escalate conflicts ahead of the U S midterms Harward breaks down the military and economic pressure being applied to Tehran the status of Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis and the strategic importance of securing the Strait of Hormuz Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Long-term care isn't just a health issue It can become a major financial and family decision Most of us hope we'll never need extended care but wise stewardship means preparing for possibilities before they become a crisis And while long-term care insurance may be part of that preparation the first step isn't necessarily buying a policy It's having a plan Nathan Sanow President of LTC Consumer and MasterCare LLC has spent more than two decades helping individuals and families navigate long-term care planning He says the most important place to begin is understanding what would happen if you or someone [... more]

Anxious parenting doesn't always look anxious Sometimes it looks like micromanaging overreacting or making every problem feel like an emergency If every parenting decision feels high stakes could you be dealing with overprotective parenting more than difficult kids Based on her book The Worry-Free Parent children's therapist Sissy Goff joins Dave and Ann Wilson to explore how stress reshapes our reactions steals our perspective and quietly affects the atmosphere at home See cru org us en about privacy FamilyLife's Privacy Policy [... more]

Selections from Job Job's third friend Zophar assaults Job in his grief-stricken state with incorrect accusations Zophar's pride blinds him into believing Job knows nothing of God's character Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about the traps of arrogance legalism and insensitivity Job Watch as Job refuses to fall under Zophar's legalistic requirements Examine Job's pleas to God as he seeks to know Him more deeply Understand that you are accountable to God for your life and faith and not to human-based dictates Trust Him [... more]

Senior Fellow and Director of the Keystone Defense Initiative at the Hudson Institute Rebeccah Heinrichs on why President Trump can't wait until the election to finish what he started in Iran Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Adm Brad Cooper the head of U S Central Command praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln after he visited the cruiser on Saturday describing his time aboard as awe-inspiring amid reports of morale concerns Trump threatens to bomb Oman NY Magazine fires their Mamdani-loving Writer Ross Barkan for instances of ripping off other authors Cenk Uyghur says he would rather have my daughter come in nd rd or th than traumatize those trans kids Stephen Yates from Heritage joins us to calm concerns over the U S temporarily pulling its last aircraft carrier from the Indo-Pacific Trump's frustration [... more]

Pastor Ernie Sanders emphasizes the importance of obeying God's laws and standing against sinful behaviors, citing biblical examples and passages to support his arguments. He argues that legitimate government should be in compliance with God's Word and that Christians should not fear punishment for disobeying unjust laws. [... 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]

God's grace is freely given and cannot be earned or bought. It's a gift that allows us to experience God's love and blessings, and is available to all people through faith in Christ. Understanding God's grace is essential for living a life of faith and for experiencing the fullness of God's love and blessings. [... more]

Clarence Birdseye, an American inventor, revolutionized the food industry with his groundbreaking idea of quick-freezing food, which led to the creation of a $300 billion industry and changed the way people live and eat. Birdseye's story is one of innovation, perseverance, and a passion for food, as he experimented with various products, including dehydrated food and paper making, until his untimely death. [... 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]

The US is struggling to contain the Iranian regime, which is holding the Gulf hostage with its missile and drone force. The Iranians believe they have the upper hand and are hoping to humiliate President Trump before the midterms. The US is trying to strangle the Iranian economy, but the Iranians are betting that their pain threshold is higher than an American Democratic government facing midterms and potential shortages in munitions and markets. [... more]

The Brian Kilmead Show discusses the ongoing conflict in Iran, the upcoming elections, and the rise of socialism in the US. The show also explores the intersection of faith and football, featuring an interview with Peyton Pops Houston, a high school quarterback who has committed to play for LSU next year. Additionally, the show touches on the topic of climate change and its impact on the economy. [... more]

Dogs on trains became a symbol of freedom and liberty in 19th-century America, as they rode the rails across the continent, conquering new lands and earning the admiration of the public. One such dog, Railroad Jack, became a legendary figure, traveling from Albany to San Francisco and back, and even to Cuba, before his eventual fame led to his dognapping by a circus owner. The story of Railroad Jack and the railroad dogs serves as a testament to the power of adventure and the human desire for freedom. [... more]

The Strait of Hormuz remains a contentious issue, with Iran's influence in the region causing tensions. The Trump administration's strategy to manage the problem through the election is being met with resistance from Iran, which is seeking to establish hegemony over the region. The Houthis, an Iranian proxy, are creating turbulence in the Red Sea, and the Saudis are pressuring President Trump to call off military strikes. Meanwhile, the Iraqi federal government is beginning to crack down on Iranian-backed militias, and the US is facing challenges in its military operations against Iran. [... more]

Detective J. Warner Wallace applies his investigative methodology to the existence of Jesus, using the concept of 'fuse and fallout' to reconstruct the story of Jesus from historical records and cultural impact. He argues that Jesus' influence on literature, art, music, education, science, and world religions is unparalleled, and that his story can be reconstructed from these aspects of human culture, even if every New Testament manuscript had been destroyed. [... more]

A discussion on the COVID vaccine, vaccine schedule, and abortion shot, highlighting concerns about vaccine risks, the healthcare system, government agencies, public trust, miscarriage risk, vaccine mandates, and a medical license controversy. [... more]

The United States has long been fascinated with acquiring Greenland, a fascination that dates back to the 19th century when William Seward, Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln, first expressed interest in the territory. Seward's efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, but the US continued to explore the idea of acquiring Greenland, with various presidents and diplomats showing interest over the years. The US even established military bases in Greenland during World War II, and although the country ultimately decided not to purchase the territory, it still maintains a presence there today. [... more]