The mayor of Olive Branch Mississippi is not a very big Dolly Parton fan Mayor Ken Adams is making national headlines after he refused to lower the American flag to honor the Queen of Country Music Mayor Adams says that there's no doubt Dolly brought joy to millions but he says to lower the red white and blue would diminish the gesture's significance The mayor says the flag should only be lowered to honor military heroes first responders and presidents The reaction has been somewhat insane The New York Post picked up on the story and thousands of people are [... more]

Asheville is preparing to host global finance leaders for a G meeting putting western North Carolina in the international spotlight Meanwhile Fort Bragg has been selected to host an Army nuclear microreactor as the military explores new ways to strengthen energy resilience Attorney General Jeff Jackson is claiming a legal victory after a judge blocked a USPS ballot rule that had drawn concerns over its impact on mail-in voting Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss a new report finding North Carolina's business tax climate remains among the strongest in the country Plus a new survey shows [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories The iPhone radar and TV dinners don't appear to have much in common but each tells a surprising story about how innovation really happens The iPhone brought together technologies developed over decades many of them originating in government and military research Radar began with British scientists investigating the possibility of a death ray before becoming vital to Britain's defense during World War II And while the washing machine gets credit for freeing women from hours of housework prepared food may have actually saved them more time Economist Tim Harford author of Fifty Things [... more]

Lee Cowan reports on how accessory dwelling units ADUs are helping alleviate the housing shortage and giving homeowners new options Jane Pauley offers a history of the Ardrossan Estate a sprawling -room Gilded Age-inspired mansion along Philadelphia's Main Line that inspired the play and film The Philadelphia Story Pauley also visits the nearby Chanticleer Garden Lee Cowan looks at the life and legacy of entertainer and entrepreneur Dolly Parton [... more]

Learning about Jesus eventually brings each one of us to a crossroads moment On Truth For Life Alistair Begg explores the options and their consequences Which way will you turn Study along as we wrap up a series titled A Light in the Darkness ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Light in the Darkness' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount FREE AUDIOBOOK In our polarized culture disagreement is often seen as combative and [... more]

Canada's military chaplains are reportedly being told they can't mention God in public prayers raising serious concerns about religious freedom Meanwhile President Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario Lake America is escalating tensions with Canada The Sekulow team breaks down the growing controversies with our northern neighbor and what they mean for faith and freedom [... more]

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs joins Brian Kilmeade to analyze major global security threats They discuss CIA Director John Ratcliffe's mysterious trip to Russia intelligence sharing between Moscow and Tehran and why military blockades and economic sanctions are the only ways to pressure the Iranian regime Plus an update on Ukraine's battlefield progress and NATO's response to rising Russian aggression Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

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]

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]

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]

A Statesville family was featured at a White House event highlighting school choice as the Trump administration continues promoting expanded education options for families nationwide Meanwhile two Lenoir County women have pleaded guilty in a COVID-related fraud case The program also examines concerns from CaptiveAire President Bob Luddy who says tariffs are creating challenges for small businesses Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss state Sen Bobby Hanig's decision to retire from the General Assembly and what his departure could mean for the legislature See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... 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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Financial burdens can weigh heavily on individuals, affecting not only their bank accounts but also their relationships, health, and sense of peace. Seeking help from certified credit counselors can provide clarity and a path forward, helping to alleviate the emotional weight of debt and promote financial freedom. Biblical wisdom emphasizes the importance of living within one's means, being content with what one has, and being generous with resources. Effective financial planning and stewardship involve considering factors such as retirement planning, Social Security, and Medicare, to ensure a secure future for oneself and one's loved ones. [... 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]

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]

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]

A former Marine pilot shares his story of trauma, moral injury, and resilience after a 12-second helicopter crash that killed three of his comrades. He discusses how he found hope and healing through his faith and the support of others, and how he has since dedicated his life to helping others deal with their own traumatic experiences. [... more]

David refuses to act like Saul and instead chooses to fight for the honor of his God, demonstrating faith and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. He uses his shepherd's staff and a sling to defeat the giant Goliath, showing that God's strength is not in physical might but in spiritual power. David's victory is a testament to the importance of living for God's glory and remembering His past deliverances. [... more]

The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki marked a pivotal moment in World War II, with President Truman making the decision to use the bombs to bring a timely end to the war, saving hundreds of thousands of American and Japanese lives. [... more]

The US and Iran continue to negotiate, but the IRGC has continued to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz and launch missiles at US bases in the region. The US has three options: a diplomatic approach, maintaining pressure on Iran, or resuming major military options. Israel and the US have different priorities, with the US focusing on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and Israel prioritizing the nuclear threat and regime change. [... more]

The early church set the example for reaching out with care and concern, providing an opportunity to serve and give as received. They were a learning church, a loving church, a worshiping church, and an evangelistic church, with a constant flow of new believers coming into the church. [... more]

Congresswoman Beth Van Dyne discusses the Getting Terrorist Fanatics Out Act, which mandates denaturalization for naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism. She also talks about the North Texas Job Fair, the largest in the nation, and the importance of protecting free speech and fighting against Sharia law. Additionally, the podcast touches on Iran policy and the threat posed by the Iranian regime. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses various Bible doctrines, including the Millennium, repentance, and the authority of the Bible, while addressing questions from listeners and critiquing Eastern Orthodox teachings and the role of church fathers in interpreting scripture. [... more]

Carlos Hathcock, a legendary Marine Corps sniper, is remembered for his exceptional marksmanship and bravery during the Vietnam War. He held the record for the highest bounty ever placed on a Marine and was known for his talents in tracking and hunting. Hathcock's story is a testament to his dedication to his job and his country, and his legacy continues to inspire and awe. [... more]

The discussion revolves around the threat of socialism and communism, particularly in the context of Iran and the Middle East. The conversation also touches on national security, military leadership, and the importance of character in politics. Additionally, the topic of fentanyl and its impact on society is discussed, as well as the issue of social media predation and the need for protection of children. [... more]

Bijan Robinson's potential to be the NFL MVP, the Atlanta Falcons' quarterback competition, and the impact of Taylor Sheridan's shows on the special forces community are discussed. LaMonica Garrett shares his experiences working with Taylor Sheridan on Lioness and his military background. The conversation also touches on the San Francisco 49ers, the Dodgers, and the implications of free agency and the salary cap in baseball. [... more]