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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 01, 2026

How Pinball Found Its Way Through Bans, Backrooms, and the Arcade Boom

On this episode of Our American Stories pinball's story winds back to a quiet corner of European parlor culture where small tabletop games offered a brief challenge to anyone willing to try their luck Those early ideas eventually migrated to America where the game weathered citywide crackdowns and the tests of time As the tables grew more complex the machines slipped into public rooms that gave them steady use and helped shape the early world of classic arcade games Jeremy Saucier of The Strong Museum of Play lays out how that path unfolded and how pinball machines became the fixtures [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 29, 2026

Stewarding the Wealth in Your Home with Harlan Accola

Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care We apply that principle to our income savings investments and giving But we may treat another significant asset differently the equity in our homes Harlan Accola who leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage joined the show today to discuss why homeowners particularly those approaching or already in retirement should consider home equity as part of their overall stewardship plan Home Equity Is Still Part of Your WealthFor generations many families have followed a familiar pattern buy a home pay [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 29, 2026

Keep Swimming! (2 Peter 1:6)

Share a commentPressure has a way of stripping life down to what's real We start with Paul's blunt relieving honesty believers can be afflicted perplexed and even struck down yet not crushed not forsaken not destroyed That tension sets up a bigger question how do you stay under the weight without giving up your faith your obedience or your hope We tell a gripping story from church history in France when the Huguenots were hunted and forced into hidden worship The life of Marie Durand brings the theme into sharp focus imprisoned at offered freedom if she recanted she refused [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 28, 2026

The Power of a Woman's Economic Voice with Pam Pugh

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 23, 2026

More Than Shoes: Hope for Children and Families with Shawn Spurrier

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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 17, 2026

How Ancient Roman and Greek Politics Shaped the Birth of the United States

On this episode of Our American Stories when America's Founders set out to build a republic they looked backward for guidance Ancient Greece and Rome offered lessons in democracy republican government citizenship and the dangers that had caused free governments to collapse The Founders studied those successes and failures carefully as they wrestled with how political power could be divided restrained and ultimately placed in the hands of the people Dr Kenneth Calvert of Hillsdale College shares how the political ideas of the ancient world helped shape the Constitution and the American experiment in self-government Support the show https www [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 17, 2026

Just-the-Basics Indexing with Mark Biller

Investing can feel overwhelming With countless funds strategies market forecasts and opinions competing for attention it's easy to assume that successful investing requires constant analysis and a complicated portfolio But it doesn't have to For decades Sound Mind Investing has offered an indexing strategy called Just-the-Basics designed around simplicity diversification and minimal maintenance According to Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing a straightforward indexing approach can also work alongside more active investment strategies The key may not be choosing between active investing and indexing but understanding how both can fit in a well-designed portfolio [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 15, 2026

Finding Hope After Financial Loss

Financial loss can happen slowly or all at once A business closes A home is lost An investment collapses A scam wipes out savings built over decades And when money disappears the loss can reach far beyond the balance sheet It can affect our sense of security our plans for the future and even the way we understand God's provision Scripture does not minimize those losses It gives us permission to grieve them But it also reminds us that while we can lose wealth we cannot lose our true treasure Three stories from Job Horatio Spafford and John Wesley offer [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

September 11, 2026

A Man with a Message (Part 2 of 2)

Churches often try to attract visitors by changing the music or offering new programs or amenities John the Baptist offered none of that and yet vast crowds ventured into the desert to hear him preach Find out why 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 Mark Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount If you struggle to pray because your mind drifts you don't [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 10, 2026

Back to School Starts with a Pair of Shoes with Shawn Spurrier

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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 09, 2026

Daniel and the Jewish Roots of American Liberty

On this episode of Our American Stories from the American Revolution to the Civil Rights Movement the biblical prophet Daniel has served as an enduring American symbol of courage in the face of unjust authority His refusal to abandon his faith even when threatened with the lions' den offered Americans a powerful example of standing firm when human laws conflicted with a higher moral law Rabbi Dr Stuart Halpern co-author of The Jewish Roots of American Liberty shares how Daniel's story inspired a Revolutionary-era preacher challenging British rule enslaved Americans longing for freedom and the abolitionists Frederick Douglass and Sojourner [... more]

Science, Scripture & Salvation

John Morris

September 05, 2026

Sacrifice and Service

Yea and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith I joy and rejoice with you all Philippians Paul saw himself as poured out as an offering More [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 03, 2026

How Christian Banking Supports the Body of Christ with Aaron Caid

Where you bank may seem like a purely practical decision We often compare interest rates fees convenience and technology and those things matter But for Christians banking can also be viewed through the larger lens of stewardship Every financial decision gives us an opportunity to consider how faithfully we are managing the resources God has entrusted to us Aaron Caid Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking joined the show today to discuss financial discipleship the role of Christian financial institutions and how everyday banking decisions can support work that advances the gospel Banking as an Act of Stewardship Biblical [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 02, 2026

Medicare Made Simple with Eddie Holland

Medicare may be one of the most important and confusing financial decisions you make in retirement Between enrollment deadlines late penalties Medicare Advantage Medigap prescription coverage and income-based premiums there are plenty of decisions to navigate And because some choices can have long-term financial consequences understanding the basics before you enroll is an important part of wise stewardship Eddie Holland Senior Private Wealth Advisor and Partner at Blue Trust as well as a CFP CPA and Certified Kingdom Advisor recently joined Faith Finance to help simplify Medicare and explain some of the most important planning considerations Understanding Medicare Parts A [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 01, 2026

At The Table Of Grace Part 1 (2 Samuel 9 )

Share a commentA king goes looking for the family of his enemy and what he plans to do with them flips every instinct about power on its head We walk through Samuel and David's decision to show covenant kindness to Mephibosheth the surviving son of Jonathan and grandson of Saul a man hiding in fear and living with a disability he can't undo Instead of asking who is worthy David asks who is left and that single question becomes one of the clearest pictures of biblical grace anywhere in the Old Testament We also sit with a modern story that [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 26, 2026

What Sets A Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) Apart? with Sharon Epps

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]

Science, Scripture & Salvation

John Morris

August 23, 2026

Offering Willingly

Then the people rejoiced for that they offered willingly because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the LORD and David the king also rejoiced with great joy Chronicles [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 21, 2026

Where ESG and Faith-Based Investing Differ with Nick Schmitz

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]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

August 13, 2026

Miserable Comforters

The book of Job explores the complexities of suffering and justice, as Eliphaz attempts to comfort Job with a simplistic view of life, where suffering is punishment for sin. However, Job's response reveals a more nuanced understanding, highlighting the limitations of Eliphaz's philosophy and the need to look beyond human explanations for suffering. [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 11, 2026

International Investing for Faith-Based Investors with Benjamin Bailey

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]