On this episode of Our American Stories Tim Leuliette was only when he found himself presenting multimillion-dollar proposals to Lee Iacocca and Henry Ford II at Ford Motor Company Working in product planning during the s energy crisis meant long nights five-minute presentations and learning how to strip away the fluff and get straight to the facts Leuliette who went on to become a prominent automotive executive and turnaround specialist remembers the lessons pressure and occasional practical joke that made working for Lee Iacocca and Ford one of the greatest business educations of his life Support the show https www [... more]

North Carolina House K- Education Committee Chairman David Willis says the state's school funding model is broken as education leaders examine whether the current position-based system should be overhauled Meanwhile NC Ports is targeting refrigerated and cold-chain cargo as a major opportunity in its five-year growth strategy including expanded activity at the Port of Wilmington Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss State Treasurer Brad Briner and the State Employees Association of North Carolina renewing their support for a court challenge to the state's certificate-of-need laws Plus federal regulators have issued the first U S [... more]

Craig Collins sits in for Dana UK authorities arrest five men on terrorism charges near a military base used by American troops James Talarico remains a threat to win the Senate race in Texas Texas Board of Education Chief Officer Aaron Kinsey joins us to explain how Democrats want a state takeover of education and how to prevent socialists from teaching anti-Western values Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible Laundry Saucehttps LaundrySauce com DanaMake laundry day the best day of the week Get off your entire order of LaundrySauce with code DANA PreBornhttps PreBorn [... more]

Women are gaining more financial influence than ever before But for Christian women the bigger question isn't simply how much wealth they will control It's what they will do with what God has placed in their hands Pam Pugh Co-Founder of Women Doing Well and President of VirtuAssets Foundation has spent years helping individuals and families think about how to use their assets virtuously She believes women are entering a significant season of financial stewardship one shaped by greater earning power longer life expectancies entrepreneurship and an enormous transfer of wealth Those changes create opportunities but they also call for [... more]

When teachers understand their role within the biblical framework of redemption the potential is amazing For more resources visit breakpoint org [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore break down the new IRC Section A Savings Accounts for Children also known as Trump Accounts and explains how these new accounts could provide a powerful financial head start for the next generation Hans and Robbie explore who qualifies how eligible children can receive government-funded contributions and how some families may also benefit from additional private foundation incentives You'll learn who can open these accounts contribution limits investment guidelines withdrawal rules and how these new savings vehicles compare to traditional options like education plans and [... more]

A new women's conference seeks to start a new feminist movement A shocking case out of Ohio reveals more dangers that come with the abortion pill Even advocates of public schools are having second thoughts And are prenuptial agreements a good idea Segment Women's Declaration Abortion Pill Dangers Article on women's declaration Declaration Ohio surgeon article Segment Public School Firestorm Fox article on Nikole Hannah-Jones X post on transgender research Segment Prenuptial agreements IFS article on prenuptial agreements Taylor Swift moment [... more]

Sometimes the simplest gifts can carry the deepest meaning For one mother in Mexico named Alma watching her children receive new shoes brought tears to her eyes She had grown up without something so basic but now her children were having a different experience Her story is one of many that Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls a ministry of Buckner International serving vulnerable children and families in the United States and around the world has witnessed Shawn joined the show today to explain why something as ordinary as a new pair of shoes can have an [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Jeremiah Castille grew up surrounded by poverty alcoholism drugs and violence At years old he found the Christian faith and began imagining a different life for himself He set his sights on one goal earn a football scholarship to the University of Alabama get an education and someday give his own family the life he never had Castille made it to Alabama and played for the legendary Paul Bear Bryant during the coach's final season He shares how a few words from Bryant changed the way he saw himself the lessons about character [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST CAL BEISNER author Social Justice vs Biblical JusticeSocialism has become mainstream in America Political candidates representing the Democratic Socialists of America Party are winning elections across the country Their website says this Imagine taking a day off from work in a future without capitalism You don't really have bills anymore You have no debt You don't need health insurance You don't pay a mortgage or have a landlord because comfortable housing is a human right Your retirement is publicly funded Food education energy medicine and transportation aren't for-profit businesses they are common goods and utilities If [... more]

US Department of Education Lauches a prode into a massachuessetes school that is transgendering young girls against their parents wishes Top US cabinet officials predicts meat especially beef prices will drop President Trumps new Presidental order is a Boon for all of our beef farmers Nurse Whistleblowers are coming out and saying that the hospitals might be responsible for the death rate of this years covid strand See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

A U S House healthcare hearing in Charlotte examined Medicaid fraud and North Carolina's certificate-of-need laws as lawmakers heard testimony about healthcare costs competition and oversight Meanwhile President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Gastonia while First Lady Melania Trump highlighted resilience and artificial intelligence education during a visit to a North Carolina school Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with an update on absentee-by-mail voting as North Carolina moves closer to the November election Plus the State Board of Education is expected to decide in December on a proposed Catawba County school merger See omnystudio [... more]

Money stress rarely stays confined to a spreadsheet It can shape a home's atmosphere affect a marriage and influence how children think about money long after they've grown up That's one reason Crystal Paine creator of MoneySavingMom com and author of The Seven Habits of Financially Healthy Women believes financial health is about far more than simply earning more or getting all the numbers right In fact when Crystal surveyed women about their relationship with money one theme surfaced again and again fear Financial stress often left women feeling isolated ashamed or worried about whether they were doing enough for [... more]

North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek is raising new questions about how the North Carolina Education Lottery is taking in far more money than it did two years ago however the share of that money reaching public schools is not keeping pace arguing the system is probably not what you think it is Boliek joins the program to break down his office's audit of the lottery and its findings Meanwhile former Gov Pat McCrory toured a Wake County election facility and encouraged voters to have confidence in the state's election process Plus North Carolina is moving toward an overhaul of [... more]

For millions of vulnerable children around the world a pair of shoes can mean far more than having something new to wear It can mean the difference between going to school and staying home between greater protection from disease and continued exposure and even between feeling forgotten and knowing someone cares That's why FaithFi is partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls throughout September a ministry of Buckner International to help provide new shoes and socks to children in need around the world Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls joined the show today to explain why something [... more]

If every day you invested an extra hour in education related to your job the reward might be a swift promotion or a pay raise That in mind is it self-serving somehow unspiritual if your pursuit of holiness is motivated by the rewards of heaven Consider that with John MacArthur as he continues his study called Our Great Salvation Click the icon below to listen [... more]

The struggle to give our kids a biblical education is real Kori Pennypacker shares how her ministry Bible School provides free Bible programs to help young students grow their faith in public school Tune in to hear her explain how to develop Christian values in our kids from an early age Receive a copy of the Backpack Faith bundle and an audio download of Bringing Good News to Kids in Public School for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get more episode resources Do [... 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]

In today's systems of education the theory of evolution is regarded as irrefutable truth while any claim of a universal Creator is dismissed outright But when we take an honest look at the evidence which theory is more compelling On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro considers the evidence of our origins and asks the question Creation or Evolution [... more]

Dropped into a situation that must've felt dark Daniel and his friends shone brightly- an outstanding contrast They didn't do so by hiding or even protesting Instead they applied themselves fully to the role God had entrusted to them We can be better equipped to engage our own culture with truth by observing their faithfulness that shone all the brighter in the context of captivity and paganism Thanks for joining us for this msg titled shining lights from Daniel - It was first preached November at Grace Bible Church in WInton Salem Find the next message in the series next [... more]

A devasting flood hit the Nepal-China border leaving many dead Dolly Parton dies and for once all political sides are mourning The Log Cabin Republicans say they won't support transgender ideology anymore in the face of transgender gaslighting about what's happening in America's schools Segment Nepal Flood Dolly Dies More Transgender Fallout Log Cabin Republicans announcement Breakpoint commentary on gaslighting Segment Woke USA Today article Segment More Bad News about Young Men IFS study Virtue online [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories the Mars family makes some of the most recognizable products in the world from M M's Snickers and Skittles to Pedigree pet food Yet more than a century after Frank Mars founded the company in Mars remains privately held and controlled by the family even as it has grown into one of the world's largest family businesses Victoria Mars the founder's great-granddaughter and former chair of the Mars Board of Directors explains how her family has managed something few businesses survive passing a global company from one generation to the next From the [... more]

North Carolina lawmakers are leaving several major policy fights unresolved until after the November election setting up a potentially busy post-election session in Raleigh Meanwhile the UNC System is responding to calls from the Trump administration for higher education reforms by pointing to changes already implemented across North Carolina's public universities A lumber manufacturer is also planning a million investment in Scotland County that is expected to create jobs Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a Fourth Circuit ruling siding with Roy Cooper and Democrats in a dispute over FCC campaign advertising rules See [... 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]

Mission aviation is opening doors for the gospel in places where traditional ministry can be difficult to reach In this episode of Truth Talk Live Pius Guthrie shares his journey from being afraid of flying to discovering a passion for aviation and a calling to serve God through it He discusses his training at Liberty University the importance of Christian education and his desire to follow God wherever He leads The conversation also highlights the impact mission pilots can have in bringing the gospel Bibles and hope to remote communities around the world Pius challenges listeners to put Jesus first [... 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]

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]

The tragic case of Cambridge professor Jason Arday reveals much that is wrong in today's higher education And how certain are you about your belief in God Segment Jason Arday The Rot in Higher Ed Alex Berenson Substack UM Skipping Letter Grades Segment Shaky Belief in God Ryan Burge on Belief Segment Questions Sidewalks in the Kingdom New Urbanism and the Christian Faith The Christian Practice of Everyday Life by Eric O Jacobsen and Eugene H Peterson Arthru Brooks article on Bumble [... 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]

Students from a Wake County public school traveled to China through an exchange program linked to the Chinese Communist Party raising questions about the program and its connections 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 nation compared with key competitor states Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation reacts to Governor Josh Stein's veto of House Bill and the ongoing debate over the election reforms included in the legislation Plus AmeriCorps has awarded million to support volunteer and service programs across North [... more]

Senator Dan Sullivan discusses Alaska's role in the Golden Dome missile defense system and the importance of unleashing Alaska's oil and gas, while Eva Moskowitz, founder and CEO of Success Academy, explains the secret to her charter school's success in delivering standout results for minority and low-income students. [... 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]

The assumption that only trained professionals can teach and that homeschooling puts kids at risk is a widespread critique of alternative schooling. However, studies show that homeschooled and private schooled students often score higher on tests than public school peers, and parents are best equipped to secure their children's education. [... more]

North Carolina's 11th congressional district is set to choose a new Republican candidate after Congressman Chuck Edwards dropped out of the race due to a House Ethics Committee report. The district's executive committee will meet Monday to select a replacement nominee. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction marked the first anniversary of Superintendent Mo Green's five-year strategic plan, launching a public dashboard and pointing to four record results as evidence of progress. The plan aims to make North Carolina's public education system the best in the nation by 2030. In other news, the North Carolina General Assembly has taken action on two pieces of legislation, House Bill 958 and House Bill 834, dealing with elections across the state. The bills have undergone significant changes, with some provisions being moved from one bill to the other. Dr. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation joins the Carolina Journal News Hour to discuss the latest developments. Additionally, new data from the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that North Carolina has returned to and exceeded pre-pandemic levels across nearly all reported measures, with encouraging percentage drops in student safety, risk behaviors, and mental health. [... more]

Todd Starns discusses various topics including the rise of Islam and socialism, public schools, education, the election in Tennessee, and the controversy surrounding the WNBA and transgender players. He also talks about Vice President J.D. Vance's chicken coop and the concerns surrounding it. Additionally, he discusses the importance of protecting women and girls in sports and the need for common sense to intersect with reality. [... more]

John and Goodney share their journey from Scotland to Dallas, where John pursued a theological education and Goodney got involved in ministry, learning to type and teaching other wives at the seminary. They reflect on their time in Dallas as a rich period of learning and cultural adaptation, trusting the Lord to provide for their needs. [... more]

The North Carolina Supreme Court has signaled it will hear oral arguments in a case involving appointments and judicial vacancies in November, with no resolution expected before the 2027 election. Meanwhile, the governor of Asheville is criticizing North Carolina's firearm laws, arguing they have made the community less safe, despite the legislation not being in effect. A private gated community in North Carolina received $300,000 in public funding for emergency services and shelter repairs, sparking questions about transparency and accountability in the earmarks process. Additionally, a new federal school choice tax credit program could benefit nearly 1.7 million North Carolina children, with 93% of the state's K-12 population qualifying for scholarships. [... more]

In this inspiring episode of The Man Up Show Nikita Koloff sits down with Ryan Rogers who shares his powerful testimony of overcoming alcohol addiction finding lasting freedom through his faith in Jesus Christ and discovering God's greater purpose for his life Ryan opens up about the struggles that shaped his journey the conviction that led him to sobriety and the life-changing influence of his wife Tara Together they followed God's call to serve vulnerable children in Uganda by founding Four a nonprofit ministry inspired by Psalm What began as a mission to help just girls escape the dangers of [... more]

Todd Starns discusses various topics including Christianity, Conservatism, Freedom, and politics, interviewing guests such as Senator Marsha Blackburn and Scott Walker, and covering stories like Southwest Airlines' treatment of a Christian employee and the gubernatorial race in Wisconsin. [... more]

The discussion revolves around the intersection of wrestling and sports, with a focus on the changing landscape of professional wrestling and its legitimacy. The conversation also delves into politics, specifically the topic of socialism and its implications on society, as well as the role of identity and education in shaping our understanding of the world. [... more]