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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 12, 2026

How Haunted Houses Became a Halloween Tradition

On this episode of Our American Stories before haunted houses filled October nights Halloween in America was a mess In the early twentieth century it was less about candy and costumes and more about broken fences stolen gates and angry neighbors Communities were desperate for order and their answer came from an unexpected place Schools churches and civic clubs began creating haunted attractions small events meant to channel mischief into something creative Author Lisa Morton whose Trick or Treat A History of Halloween remains a definitive account traces how those first haunted houses grew into the elaborate haunted attractions we [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 10, 2026

Legacy

What kind of legacy are you leaving behind Is it measured by accomplishments possessions or something far more meaningful In this thought-provoking episode of Masculine Journey the guys explore the lasting impact of a life well lived Inspired by a celebration of life for a man whose greatest gift was simply making others feel seen and valued they unpack what it means to leave a legacy that points people toward hope love and Christ Through heartfelt personal stories powerful movie clips from Dead Poets Society and Mr Holland's Opus and honest conversations about family relationships and faith the team challenges [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 09, 2026

Pulling Back the Kingdom Curtain (Luke 6:17-20)

Share a commentJesus doesn't heal like a celebrity putting on a show He heals like a King proving He has the right to rule We walk through Luke as Jesus comes down to a level place gathers His newly appointed apostles a wave of disciples and a massive crowd then does three unmistakable things He teaches with direct inerrant authority He heals with power that flows from His presence and He delivers people from unclean spirits with effortless command Along the way we press on a question that can change how you read the Gospels what if the main point [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 08, 2026

Jack Marucci Made a Bat for His Son. Then Major Leaguers Wanted One

On this episode of Our American Stories Jack Marucci didn't set out to create a sporting goods company he was simply trying to find a wooden baseball bat for his son When he couldn't find one small enough he opened up his shed and made one from scratch Then another kid wanted one Then another Before long the bats that had started as a project for his son were finding their way into the hands of Major League players and gaining a reputation as some of the best in the game Marucci shares how that backyard hobby grew into Marucci [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 08, 2026

Preparing the Next Steward

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 08, 2026

Remember to Remember! (2 Peter 1:12-15)

Share a commentDrift is terrifying precisely because it feels harmless at first One small compromise one missed habit one quiet season of neglect and before you know it you are farther from spiritual clarity than you ever planned to be We talk candidly about spiritual drift and mission drift starting with the everyday places people slide morality trust in Scripture private prayer responsibilities at home and work and the slow loss of personal pursuit of God Then we zoom out to institutional drift with a sobering look at Christian roots in American higher education When founding documents celebrate Christ but [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

October 07, 2026

Just Do It: Are You Really Living Out Your Faith?

In this powerful episode of If Not For God Mike Zwick challenges listeners to stop saying what they're going to do and simply do it Faith isn't just about words Christian language or what we say we believe As James reminds us faith without works is dead Mike shares humorous stories powerful illustrations and challenging biblical truths about being unashamed of Jesus Christ putting our faith into action turning away from sin seeking God's approval instead of man's and building our treasure in heaven rather than on earth From the story of a mother's scarred hands to a powerful reminder [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 07, 2026

What Ecclesiastes Teaches Us About Life and Money

What book of the Bible reminds us that life is short and wisdom means making the most of the time God has given us Ecclesiastes This remarkable book refuses to let us avoid one of life's most uncomfortable realities our time here is brief Life under the sun is fleeting our accomplishments will not last forever and eventually every one of us will leave behind everything we have accumulated But Ecclesiastes does not confront us with mortality simply to make us somber It reminds us that life is short so we will learn to receive it as a gift And [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 06, 2026

Work as Worship

Theologian Dorothy Sayers once wrote Work is not primarily a thing one does to live but the thing one lives to do That challenges the way many of us think about our jobs We often see work primarily as a way to earn a paycheck provide for our families or make it to retirement But Scripture gives us a much bigger vision From the first pages of the Bible to the last Scripture does not present work as a necessary evil It is woven into what it means to bear God's image And whether our work is paid or unpaid [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

October 06, 2026

Divine Invasions – Part 2

When it comes to prayer we often ask God for the small things but tend to hold back on the big seemingly impossible requests Perhaps we're afraid of being disappointed Dr Robert Jeffress shows us we can bring even our boldest request to God and ask Him with confidence To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 06, 2026

Seven Guarantees for Life Part 1 (2 Peter 1:8-11)

Share a commentIf your faith went on trial tomorrow would there be enough evidence to convict you We sit with that uncomfortable question and trace it all the way to a surprisingly hopeful promise Scripture paints a future homecoming for believers that looks less like slipping in embarrassed and more like a lavish reception marked by joy gratitude and reward We start with the gripping story of Rick Hanson a paraplegic athlete who spent two brutal years circling the globe in his wheelchair Hard weather hard miles and long stretches where almost no one noticed then a finish line packed [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 05, 2026

A Cemetery Is a History Book Written in Stone

On this episode of Our American Stories on a summer walk through one of Antrim New Hampshire's old public cemeteries Bill Bryk begins reading the stones A Revolutionary War militiaman rests near a Civil War cavalryman Veterans of two world wars lie beneath familiar family names Some markers tell long stories Others offer only a few words including one man's simple epitaph an honest man Bill who helps care for Antrim's four public cemeteries reflects on the lives gathered there and the small ways a town continues to remember them A name cut into stone a flag placed beside a [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 01, 2026

School Funding Overhaul; NC Ports Growth Plan; Nuclear Milestone

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]

Until He Comes

Dr. Greg Hinnant

October 01, 2026

Living The Enoch Lifestyle: Walking in Prophetic Obedience - The Taken Generation

Living the Enoch Lifestyle Walking in Prophetic Obedience - The Taken Generation Until He Comes What if the key to navigating the end times was hidden six thousand years ago in the life of one man In the concluding episode of our series on Enoch Dr Greg Hinnant explores what it truly means to live as a prophetic and taken person in a world sliding into apostasy Long before the First Advent Enoch received a striking vision recorded in Jude the Lord returning with thousands of His holy ones to execute judgment How could a man living in the fourth [... more]

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

October 01, 2026

Passing Wisdom Before Wealth with Dr. Kelly Rush

What will you leave to the next generation and will they be prepared to steward it well A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom maturity and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully Dr Kelly Rush Professor of Finance Financial Planning Program Coordinator and Chair of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University points to David and Solomon as a compelling biblical example Rush who also serves on the board of Kingdom Advisors says David did more than [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 01, 2026

How to Treat Your Relatives (2 Peter 1:7)

Share a commentCriticism can harden you or soften you and the difference shows up in how you treat people who have nothing to offer you We start with a surprising window into Abraham Lincoln's presidency mocked daily threatened constantly and yet remarkably available to the overlooked That kind of openhearted attention feels rare in any era and it sets up the deeper question we all face in church life when we're tired irritated or different from each other do we retreat or do we move closer From there we look at Jesus who consistently crosses the lines everyone else protects [... 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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 28, 2026

When a Bathroom Drug Deal Was Interrupted by Jesus

On this episode of Our American Stories it started in a bathroom where a man trapped in addiction waited to make another bad decision Pastor Greg Laurie didn't know what he was walking into only that something told him to go Inside he found a man on the edge tired angry and ready to give up Instead of turning away Greg spoke about grace and in that small stained room something began to shift The encounter led to a renewed faith and a brand-new life rebuilt from the ruins of substance abuse Pastor Greg joins us to tell the story [... more]