On this episode of Our American Stories Olympian World War II airman Pacific castaway and prisoner of war Louis Zamperini lived one of the most extraordinary lives in American history In this rare recording he tells his own remarkable story from his troubled childhood and the Berlin Olympics to surviving days adrift at sea enduring brutal captivity in Japan and ultimately finding peace through forgiveness and faith While Unbroken introduced millions to Zamperini's story some of its most powerful chapters were left out of the film You'll hear them here from Louis himself Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

Today on A NEW BEGINNING a story you'll never forget It's the multi-faceted story of Louie Zamperini an American hero whose story is told in the blockbuster movie Unbroken After being swept into WWII his plane crashed in the Pacific He survived and drifted on a life raft for days facing sunburn starvation and sharks One day he and his raft-mates spotted a plane Surviving the gunfire he was taken to a Japanese concentration camp run by the heartless Matsuhiro Watanabe nicknamed The Bird Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through [... more]

Ignite The Light Searching for Peace The Universal Longing Why does every human heart ache for peace yet struggle so deeply to find it In this powerful message Pastor Wyatt Cudd addresses one of life's most profound and inescapable questions How do we find true lasting peace Whether you are navigating grief carrying the weight of broken relationships or feeling the heavy friction of daily life Pastor Wyatt validates the reality of your pain confirming that the longing you feel isn't an illusion but a reflection of how we were original designed to live Drawing directly from the narrative of [... more]

Our salvation is by grace through faith alone just believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved But surely it can't be that simple In this episode we continue the conversation from yesterday's Truth Talk Live and trace one unbroken thread through the whole Bible from Adam and Eve's covering in the Garden to Cain and Abel's offerings to Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah to the Passover lamb all the way to the cross Somebody's blood was always going to be shed We talk honestly about why that idea feels so foreign to a modern mostly [... more]

Louis Zampurini, a former Olympic athlete, shares his remarkable story of survival during World War II, including his experiences as a prisoner of war in Japan and his struggles with PTSD. He also discusses the importance of sun protection and timely detection in preventing skin cancer. [... more]

Men can be mended from childhood wounds through a biblical healing process that involves understanding their past, facing the truth, grieving what they deserved, and breaking the cycle for the next generation. Dr. Patrick Morley's book provides a positive plan to heal childhood wounds and break the cycle, offering practical exercises and reflections to help men identify and overcome their wounds. [... more]

Godly parents need to communicate three priorities to their children: knowing God, thinking biblically, and living wisely. This is an unbroken chain of truth, faith, and wisdom passed from one generation to the next, as seen in Psalm 78. By teaching their children to put their confidence in God, think biblically, and obey God's commandments, parents can help them grow in wisdom and understand the importance of following God's will. [... more]

Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic athlete, shares his remarkable story of survival and faith during World War II, including his 47 days in a life raft, his experiences in Japanese internment camps, and his journey to forgiveness and redemption. [... more]

Figuring out one's identity and purpose in life is a lifelong journey. It involves discovering core desires, confronting fears, and developing discipline to pursue one's passions. Faith plays a crucial role in this journey, as it provides the courage to take risks and trust in a higher power. Through stories of personal struggles and triumphs, individuals can find inspiration and guidance to navigate the complexities of life and uncover their true potential. [... more]

Men struggling with childhood wounds and broken relationships can find healing and restoration through a biblical process of forgiveness and self-discovery. Dr. Patrick Morley shares his personal journey and practical guidance on how to break the cycle of pain and become a mended man, leading to healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life. [... more]

The Bible teaches that great victories may be followed by great defeats, and that private sin is never really private. It highlights the story of Achan, who committed a trespass by taking accursed things from Jericho, and how his sin affected not only himself but also his family and the nation of Israel. The key to unbroken victory is continual perpetual confession, keeping one's heart right, and not having unconfessed sin, private sin, or buried sin. [... more]

Born on January 26, 1917, Louis Zamperini's life story is one of remarkable survival, resilience, and redemption. As a 19-year-old distance runner, he competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, also known as the Nazi Olympics. However, his life took a drastic turn when his plane crashed in the Pacific, and he spent 47 days in a raft with two other survivors, facing sharks, gunfire, and a wicked storm. After being captured by the Japanese, Zamperini was subjected to brutal treatment, including being interrogated by a notorious guard known as 'The Bird.' Despite the trauma he endured, Zamperini found forgiveness and redemption through his Christian faith, which changed his life forever. [... more]

Louis Zamperini recounts his remarkable life story, from his early days as a rascal to his experiences as a distance runner in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and his harrowing 47 days in a life raft after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean. He shares his struggles with Japanese captors, including the notorious 'bird' who subjected him to brutal treatment, and how he ultimately found forgiveness and redemption through his Christian faith. [... more]

Born on this day in 1917, Louis Zamperini recounts his remarkable life story, from his early days as a rascal in Torrance, California, to becoming a world-class distance runner, to surviving 47 days in a raft after his plane crashed in the Pacific, and finally to finding redemption and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable torture at the hands of the Japanese during World War II. [... more]

Louis Zamperini recounts his remarkable life story, from his early days as a rascal in Torrance, California, to becoming a world-class distance runner, competing in the 1936 Summer Olympics, and surviving 47 days in a raft after his plane crashed in the Pacific. He shares his experiences in Japanese internment camps, where he was subjected to brutal treatment by a notorious guard known as the Bird, and how he found forgiveness and redemption through his Christian faith. [... more]

Dr. Don Wilton explores the concept of rest in the book of Hebrews, highlighting the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ and the importance of understanding the finished work of God. He emphasizes that faith comes by hearing and that we must appropriate the gospel by an act of faith to attain rest. Dr. Wilton also discusses the urgency of today and the need to understand the finished work of God through the God of creation and the Christ of the cross. [... more]

The Bible teaches that the promise of entering God's rest still stands, and it is available to those who understand and accept it through faith in Jesus Christ. This promise is unbroken and remains a reality for believers today, offering freedom from worry, confidence, and peace in a world filled with challenges and struggles. [... more]

A group of men share their personal experiences and insights on their chosen words for the year, exploring themes of faithfulness, abundance, believe, release, obedience, faith, and hope, and how these concepts have impacted their lives and relationships. [... more]

Godly parents should teach their children to know God, think biblically, and live wisely by passing down timeless goals and values from generation to generation, and by modeling obedience and trust in God's Word. [... more]

The power of music can evoke emotions and bring people together. [... more]