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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 06, 2026

Brownie Wise: The Woman Who Made Tupperware a Household Name

On this episode of Our American Stories Brownie Wise didn't invent Tupperware but she turned it into an American institution A single mother with little formal education Wise discovered a talent for direct sales and eventually convinced inventor Earl Tupper to take his plastic containers out of department stores and sell them through parties held in American homes Tupperware parties Mary Lisa Gavenas tells how Wise rose to become Tupperware's vice president of sales built a nationwide army of mostly female sellers and transformed the Tupperware party into a cultural phenomenon of s America But after landing on the cover [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 06, 2026

Dan Sickles: The Civil War General Who Donated His Own Leg to a Museum

On this episode of Our American Stories Dan Sickles lived the kind of life that sounds almost invented The New York politician murdered his wife's lover Philip Barton Key just blocks from the White House and then became the first defendant in American history to successfully use a temporary-insanity defense A few years later the Civil War gave the disgraced congressman an unlikely second act Gettysburg National Military Park Ranger Matt Atkinson tells how Sickles raised a brigade for the Union rose to major general lost his right leg at Gettysburg and donated the amputated limb to the Army Medical [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 06, 2026

From Age to Age

We'll miss the full significance of how history ends if we start reading the Bible at the last chapter Today Keith Mathison joins us in the studio to discuss his book From Age to Age new from Ligonier See how Jesus Christ fulfills all of God's ancient promises of redemption Save on Keith Mathison's new book from Ligonier From Age to Age plus other titles by Dr Mathison Use discount code RYM at checkout https www renewingyourmind org store Meet Today's Speakers Keith Mathison is the inaugural R C Sproul Chair of Theology at Reformation Bible College Dave Theriault is [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 05, 2026

The First Man to Die in a Plane Crash

On this episode of Our American Stories before air travel became routine flight was a dangerous experiment In Lt Thomas E Selfridge climbed into a fragile biplane beside Orville Wright ready to test the limits of a new invention that had barely left the ground When a propeller snapped midair the airplane crashed near Fort Myer Virginia Wright survived with severe injuries Selfridge did not becoming the first man to die in a plane crash and marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of aviation His sacrifice helped shape the safety standards that would guide every flight [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

November 04, 2026

This Was A Bloodbath...What's Next?

Dana Loesch gives a no-BS breakdown of the GOP political bloodbath from Tuesday's midterm election Dana explains how the era of MAGA is over and breaks down what NEEDS to happen next Dana explains why this happened including tariffs Iran and foreign psyops What comes next Ronald Reagan had a message that perfectly contextualizes what happened last night Spencer Pratt makes a post perfectly nailing the current state of politics and how to reach people Who will run in Young men had the largest party shift in American history Dana gives historical commentary as to how to earn their vote [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 03, 2026

The Story of America: The Most Divided Election in American History [Ep. 16]

On this episode of Our American Stories in the United States faced one of the most uncertain moments in its early history Tensions that had been building since the presidential race came to a head as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson battled for the future of the country There's a reason it is considered one of the most divisive elections in American history Tensions ran so high that many feared the republic might split apart When Thomas Jefferson ultimately emerged as the winner of the election of the nation witnessed something rare in history a peaceful transfer of power As [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 03, 2026

How the Senate Candy Desk Became a Capitol Hill Tradition

On this episode of Our American Stories in California Senator George Murphy started a sweet tradition literally He began stocking his desk on the Senate floor with candy to share with his colleagues That desk now known as the Senate Candy Desk remains a Capitol Hill tradition to this day Jesse Edwards shares the history mystery and origins behind one of the Senate's most interesting traditions Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

November 03, 2026

Lunch with Jesus | God Is Faithful

How many of us are up in the wee hours of the morning worrying if the sun will rise Didn't it rise yesterday And the day before Has it not risen every day in all of human history When something has been that reliable in the past we can trust it will be reliable in the future Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us pause and consider the faithfulness and reliability of the Lord In addition to making the sun rise each morning we'll see just how well God takes care of His own Become a [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 03, 2026

Peace and Calamity

Does God ordain tragic events in history Today R C Sproul shows how a biblical understanding of God's providence transforms the way we view all of life even our most painful moments Download R C Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

November 03, 2026

238-The Protestant Reformation: Why Martin Luther Still Matters Today

Did you know that October holds a history far deeper than costumes and candy In this episode Alex looks at Reformation Day recounting how Martin Luther's Theses in championed biblical authority and personal conscience and how those ideas helped shape liberty and constitutional government Stick around to hear why this history still matters today and how you can respond with prayer and thoughtful civic engagement Scripture References Romans Habakkuk Jeremiah - Romans - Romans Links Alex McFarland Ask Alex The Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity by Alex McFarland Exploring the Word With Bert Harper and Alex McFarland [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 02, 2026

David George Built a Church While Running Toward Freedom

On this episode of Our American Stories David George was enslaved captured and chased across colonies before he found anything close to freedom But something else held through the chaos his faith After escaping bondage George helped plant the roots of what would become the Black Baptist Church in North America Historian Woody Holton author of Black Americans in the Revolution and a professor of history at the University of South Carolina shares how David George's story shaped the foundations of Black religious life in North America and explains why his legacy continues to matter today Support the show https [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 02, 2026

A War of Ideas

Every war throughout history has begun because of a conflict of ideas Today R C Sproul outlines the basic elements of every worldview to demonstrate how a collision of worldviews can create serious conflict Download R C Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore [... more]

Science, Scripture & Salvation

John Morris

November 01, 2026

Biblical Accuracy

If I have told you earthly things and ye believe not how shall ye believe if I tell you of heavenly things John Many who profess to be Christian intellectuals today are arguing tha More [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

November 01, 2026

When You Come to the Crossroads, Take the Crossroad

A Lighthouse in Darkening Times I'm so thankful for Pastor Tim and I know you are too I'm thankful for the clarion call that is going out from this pulpit and going all over the world By God's grace we're going to continue to lift up our pastor and pray for him And for the burden you have no idea I do Many of you don't have any idea the weight that this pulpit puts on a man It's a phenomenal weight I used to say years ago when I came through the Lincoln Tunnel when I lived in New [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

October 31, 2026

t's Time to Man Up: Halloween, Faith & the Kingdom of Light with Robbie Dillmore

What should Christians think about Halloween Is it simply a fun holiday filled with costumes candy and community events or does its history raise important questions about faith fear and the spiritual world On this special Halloween episode of It's Time to Man Up Nikita Koloff welcomes back his good friend Robbie Dilmore host of The Christian Car Guy and pastor of Amazing Grace Church of Ramsour in North Carolina for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about Halloween and its place in the Christian community Together Nikita and Robbie explore Halloween's historical roots the connection to All Hallows' Eve and [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 31, 2026

Halloween: The Strange and Storied History of an American Holiday

On this episode of Our American Stories every October porches glow with carved pumpkins and streets fill with costumed children but the roots of Halloween reach much deeper than candy and costumes The holiday began as All Hallows' Eve a night of remembrance that blended Christian and Celtic traditions When Irish and Scottish immigrants arrived in the United States they carried those customs with them reshaping the celebration into something distinctly American Historians Lesley Bannatyne and Lisa Morton explain how an ancient ritual became a modern holiday and why Halloween in America continues to reflect both superstition and joy Lesley [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 30, 2026

A Century of Horror: From Nosferatu to the Modern Scare

On this episode of Our American Stories for more than a century horror movies have found new and terrifying ways to keep us on the edge of our seats It began with the eerie shadows of German Expressionism and the unforgettable monsters of Universal's Dracula and Frankenstein Then came Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho the supernatural terror of The Exorcist the slasher craze of the s and s and eventually the low-budget phenomenon of The Blair Witch Project Just in time for Halloween YouTube creator Matt Castro takes us through the history of horror movies Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 30, 2026

Bringing God to Life Part 2 (Titus 3:8)

Share a comment Engage in good deeds sounds simple until you realize Paul repeats it like a drumbeat and then adds a surprising command be careful about it We dig into what that means and why it matters for everyday Christian living not as performative niceness but as the gospel made visible through action The aim isn't to trade doctrine for activism it's to let good doctrine become a life of application that benefits real people in practical ways We talk about the mindset shift from random acts of kindness to intentional thoughtful service and we break down a three-part [... more]

The Jim Rome Show

Jim Rome

October 29, 2026

Brew Crew Take it All, Clone Calls

The Jim Rome Show HR - The Milwaukee Brewers have officially become World Series Champions for the first time in their franchise's history Jim takes Clone Calls from Wisco to celebrate this team and this fanbase Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

October 29, 2026

Hour 2: NFL Week 8 ‘Higher Register,’ plus FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino

Former VP of NFL Officiating FOX Sports Rules Analyst Dean Blandino joins Rich in-studio to break down debate the myriad controversies surrounding questionable officiating plaguing the NFL and College Football this season Rich and the guys react to the Brewers' dominant postseason run the culminated in Milwaukee's first World Series win in franchise history In the NFL Week version of 'Higher Register' Rich Brockman and TJ weigh in with their less-than-convincing takes on Bears vs Seahawks the NFC South and the Miami Dolphins Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]