On this episode of Our American Stories Ritz-Carlton founder Horst Schulze reshaped how service and hospitality are defined in business He tells a short story about how great service wins - excellence wins - and bad service kills businesses Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tim Hennessy's life was changed by what he chose to do with his deteriorating health issues Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the hashtag FreeCyntoiaBrown went viral in Cyntoia Brown was the most popular inmate in the world She's here to share her story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after moving to a farm in Mississippi from Tampa FL Jake Keiser didn't know what to expect Thankfully her neighbors had her back Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Randall Wallace is the writer director of films such as Braveheart We Were Soldiers The Man in the Iron Mask Heaven is For Real Pearl Harbor and Secretariat movies rooted in courage sacrifice and faith These traits which embody Randall's very heart were exemplified throughout his life through his father Here's Randall to tell the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Ralph Cox is a former college hockey star who was squeezed out of arguably the greatest moment in sports history Here's Ralph to share the moment that changed his life forever Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Steve Trice the founder of Jasco Products tells the story of why serving his employees is much more rewarding than serving the dollar Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Luke Mickelson tells how a meeting in a faith community turned into a Boy Scouts project a Christmas tradition and free beds every year Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after Mike and Deborah Bailey lost their daughter to a drug overdose what they did next is nothing short of a miracle Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph recounts how he built community connections and relationships and changed police perceptions with one profound phrase I love you Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on March Joplin Missouri took a direct hit from the costliest tornado in American history Though the scar remains Joplin has recovered in truly amazing ways Former KSNF Channel Weatherman Jerimiah Cook and reporter Gretchen Bolander tell the story of love and loss in Joplin Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a listener from Colorado tells her remarkable Elvis story about the time she met the King not once but twice in an hour period Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Duncan Scott tells us his story of pranking the New Mexico State Legislature Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories if you want to know about the history of America it is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played in shaping our country Our Founding Fathers both Christian and non-Christian were heavily influenced by the Bible Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of Bible Verses That Made America Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Edie Hand was always told by her mother that she was strong but strength isn't always enough Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Colorado listener Patty Kingsbaker shares this knock out Frank Sinatra story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories a mass shooting took place on November in Thousand Oaks California at the Borderline Bar amp Grill a country-western bar frequented by college students people were killed Tyler Spady is here to share his story of survival and hope Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here's Texas listener Tim Hennessey with his heath journey story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after moving to a farm in Mississippi from Tampa Florida Jake Keiser didn't know what to expect Thankfully her neighbors had her back Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Joel Wegener and his wife have kids and because he worked in education they had to find ways during the summers to make a little extra money Here's Joel with one of the more explosive ventures the Wegeners took on Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories meet Ron Brown a man who grew up in a rough area of Chicago was practically abandoned by his father and would mend their relationship later on in life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories it's time for another story from our regular listener and contributor Roger Latham from Fort Worth Texas Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Joe Garmen wanted to minister to people - on his own terms and certainly not in the prison setting As he tells it God had other plans Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Steve Trice the founder of Jasco Products on serving his employees and a higher calling than money Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here again with his reoccurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author Andrew Thompson as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories following the Charles Manson murders Manson's lead henchman Tex Watson stayed in Los Angeles for almost two months before fleeing to Texas where he was arrested But it's those two months following the Manson murders where this story from our listener Patty Kingsbaker picks up Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Karl Marlantes veteran and author of What It Is Like to Go to War and Matterhorn tells the story of partaking in the dangerous profession of salmon fishing with his grandfather during his formative years in the town of Seaside Oregon Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories our next story from Stephen Ambrose begins in early America's first battle during the Second World War Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories here again with his recurring series is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases author Andrew Thompson as he continues to share another slice from his ultimate guide to understanding these baffling mini mysteries of the English language Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Colorado listener Patty Kingsbaker shares this knock out Frank Sinatra story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after moving to a farm in Mississippi from Tampa FL Jake Keiser didn't know what to expect Thankfully her neighbors had her back Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories regular contributor Paul Kotz gives a touching tribute to his father At a time when Paul needed a great deal of encouragement his father turned to an American novelist to cheer him up Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Frank Sinatra wrote a young fan a personal letter after having to track down her address Audie Murphy's story is one of the quintessential American stories yet chances are many Americans have never even heard of his name Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Time Codes - Frank Sinatra Wrote ME a Letter - Audie Murphy One of America's Most Decorated Soldiers Actors SongwritersSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]