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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 04, 2026

Annie Oakley: Sharpshooter, Showwoman, American Legend

On this episode of Our American Stories Annie Oakley was still a child when she began hunting to help feed her struggling family in Ohio Before long her extraordinary skill with a gun was helping pay off the family mortgage winning her shooting contests and eventually leading her to defeat professional marksman Frank Butler the man she would later marry Our American Stories contributor Faith Buchanan and others tell the story of how Oakley rose from poverty to top billing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West performing before packed crowds in New York London and Paris and becoming one of the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 03, 2026

From 55 Cents an Hour to Maglite: The Immigrant Behind the “Cadillac of Flashlights”

On this episode of Our American Stories Tony Maglica was born in New York but spent much of his childhood in Croatia where World War II brought foreign occupation hunger and the constant threat of violence When he returned to the United States in he arrived with little money a limited command of English and no clear path forward He took whatever work he could find eventually discovering a gift for machining that carried him from New York to Colorado and finally California There with just in savings and a determination to work for himself he opened a small machine [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 31, 2026

We Do Not Lose Heart (Part 3 of 4)

Throughout his ministry the apostle Paul endured an incredible list of hardships each one worse than the last And yet he described them as light and momentary afflictions How is this possible Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 30, 2026

Money Talk (Part 2 of 2)

God blesses some Christians with wealth How can they use their resources to glorify God and balance having money with not being held by it On Truth For Life Alistair Begg considers this challenge and the distinct responsibilities that fall to the rich ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 29, 2026

How a Sick Child Inspired the Jacuzzi

On this episode of Our American Stories most of us know the name Jacuzzi We've seen it on hot tubs bathtubs and maybe even enjoyed a soak in one ourselves But behind that familiar name is the remarkable story of an Italian immigrant family two brothers who came to America in and a long history of inventions that had nothing to do with hot tubs The Jacuzzis built airplanes developed pumps for farmers and weathered personal tragedies before arriving at the invention that would make their family name famous Our own Montie Montgomery tells the story of Candido Jacuzzi and [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 29, 2026

Money Talk (Part 1 of 2)

Money is a sensitive topic that many consider personal and private But what does the Bible have to say about being rich Is it sinful or a blessing from God Can it be both Find out when you study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 28, 2026

Glory to God (Part 2 of 2)

Do fears and worries consume your thoughts distracting you from the task at hand or disturbing your sleep Hear about the best antidote on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg It may not change your predicament but it's sure to change your perspective ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 27, 2026

The Real Doc Holliday Behind the Tombstone Legend

On this episode of Our American Stories Doc Holliday is one of the most famous figures of the American Old West known for his friendship with Wyatt Earp and his role in the gunfight at the O K Corral Movies and television have turned him into a legend but the real Doc Holliday was far more complicated than the popular portrayals suggest Historian Roger McGrath joins us to tell the true story of John Henry Doc Holliday the Southern dentist who became a gambler gunslinger and enduring figure of frontier history Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 27, 2026

It’s Me or the Guest: Pat Boone’s Stand Against Apartheid for Harry Belafonte

On this episode of Our American Stories Pat Boone was at the height of his career when television executives told him to cancel a guest That guest was Harry Belafonte the singer whose hit Day-O had made him famous around the world Boone was warned that audiences in some parts of the country wouldn't accept a Black artist on stage beside him His answer was simple if Belafonte wasn't welcome neither was he Boone recalls the night he chose integrity over career security and why that moment meant more than the show itself Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 27, 2026

Glory to God (Part 1 of 2)

When you read Scripture do you think about how it applies to you Practical applications are important but not the best place to begin On Truth For Life Alistair Begg teaches where you should focus first It'll change your perspective on everything else ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 26, 2026

The Real Al Capone: Prohibition, Power, and the Making of a Legend

On this episode of Our American Stories Al Capone became the most famous gangster in America but Laurence Bergreen argues that his rise would have been almost unimaginable without Prohibition Born to an Italian immigrant family in Brooklyn Capone found his opportunity in the vast underground economy created when the government outlawed alcohol eventually rising to the top of Chicago's criminal world while cultivating the public image of a businessman and local benefactor Bergreen author of Capone The Man and the Era separates the man from the legend tracing Capone's rise his conviction for tax evasion his imprisonment at Alcatraz [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 26, 2026

The Good Confession (Part 2 of 2)

Are you waiting to come to Christ until all your questions have been answered and you're really ready That's a dangerous tactic Find out why as we consider the apostle Paul's reference to the good confession Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 26, 2026

Remember! Part 2 (Titus 3:3–4)

Share a comment I want that shade and that shade and that shade We start with a line that sounds funny until it exposes something deadly serious covetousness does not just tempt us it trains us The more we chase the less we're satisfied and what feels like freedom turns into a quiet kind of bondage We walk through why materialism and hedonism are not side issues but symptoms of a deeper problem of the heart where desire becomes a master and contentment starts to feel impossible From there we zoom out to the culture around us When a society [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 24, 2026

We Do Not Lose Heart (Part 2 of 4)

Do you worry that you're not good enough to serve God Your sense of inadequacy isn't necessarily detrimental to your ministry Find out why as you consider how Paul persevered despite mounting afflictions Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His kingdom [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 23, 2026

Rudyard Kipling’s Triumphant and Tragic Life Beyond The Jungle Book

On this episode of Our American Stories Rudyard Kipling became one of the most famous writers of his age giving the world The Jungle Book Just So Stories Gunga Din and If In he became the youngest person ever awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature But behind that success was a life marked by an abusive childhood controversy and devastating loss The History Guy shares the story of Kipling's remarkable rise from colonial India to literary fame the years he spent writing in Vermont and the deaths of two of his three children including his son John during World War [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 23, 2026

The Good Confession (Part 1 of 2)

The apostle Paul exhorted Timothy to keep the good confession Jesus made when He testified before Pontius Pilate Are you prepared to take such a stand for Christ Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg walks us through the events of that decisive day ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 22, 2026

A Charge to a Man of God (Part 3 of 3)

Paul taught that God's children should flee from false teachers the love of money and other dangers But it's not enough to run from ungodliness We also need to be purposeful in what we run to Learn what we're to pursue on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 21, 2026

A 14-Year-Old Historian Brings the First Day of the American Revolution to Life

On this episode of Our American Stories you've probably heard that during his famous midnight ride through the Massachusetts countryside to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the impending British occupation of Lexington and Concord Paul Revere shouted The British are coming But that's not quite true Sabrina Bhattacharjya a -year-old history enthusiast and founder of Lex shares the real story and brings to life the first day of the American Revolution We'd like to thank Constituting America for turning us on to this story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 21, 2026

A Charge to a Man of God (Part 2 of 3)

If you're running from a bear you don't run to a mountain lion for safety Find out how Christian maturity is largely determined by knowing what to flee from and what to run to Listen as a study in Timothy continues on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 20, 2026

USS Indianapolis: Two Captains, One Name, and a 55-Year Fight for Justice

On this episode of Our American Stories Millions of Americans first learned about the tragic fate of the USS Indianapolis from Quint's famous monologue in Spielberg's classic Jaws While the film certainly took some liberties with her story one part remained sadly true After the war Captain Charles B McVay III a decorated and experienced combat veteran was court-martialed for failing to zigzag and spent the rest of his life carrying the blame for one of the worst naval disasters in American history He eventually took his own life in at the age of his legacy nearly forgotten Decades later [... more]