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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 23, 2026

Rudyard Kipling’s Triumphant and Tragic Life Beyond The Jungle Book

On this episode of Our American Stories Rudyard Kipling became one of the most famous writers of his age giving the world The Jungle Book Just So Stories Gunga Din and If In he became the youngest person ever awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature But behind that success was a life marked by an abusive childhood controversy and devastating loss The History Guy shares the story of Kipling's remarkable rise from colonial India to literary fame the years he spent writing in Vermont and the deaths of two of his three children including his son John during World War [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 22, 2026

Turning Good Intentions Into Generosity with Kendra VanderMeulen

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 19, 2026

Choosing Contentment

If there's one word that defines our culture it's more More upgrades More comfort More square footage More of whatever promises to make life a little better Yet despite having more than previous generations could have imagined many of us feel less satisfied than ever Why Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next It's cultivated in the heart right where we are And Scripture reminds us that contentment isn't something we stumble upon It's something we can learn Why More Is Never EnoughWe're all tempted to believe that the next purchase promotion milestone or change in circumstances will finally [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 07, 2026

Randall Wallace on the Greatest Man He Ever Knew: His Father

On this episode of Our American Stories before Randall Wallace wrote Braveheart and directed We Were Soldiers his father Thurman Wallace taught him what it meant to keep your word work hard and treat everyone with dignity Thurman had grown up without a father went to work at and spent his career as a traveling candy salesman who seemed to know everyone he met Randall remembers the man he calls the greatest man I ever knew from his father's early doubts about a career in writing to his pride after Braveheart He also shares the final days they spent together [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 03, 2026

The Two Ages

Christians live in the tension of two overlapping ages this present age of groaning and the age to come when Christ will make all things new Today Guy Waters helps us understand this recurring theme in Paul's writings Request Guy Waters' digital teaching series The Life and Theology of Paul with your donation You'll also receive the digital study guide and companion ebook https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher Guy Waters is James M Baird Jr Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson MS and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America Renewing Your [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 02, 2026

Begging To Give

What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn't simply how much we give but how deeply we desire to participate In Corinthians the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable not because they had abundant resources but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart Generosity in the Midst of HardshipPaul is writing to encourage the church in Corinth to participate in a collection for believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe need To encourage them he points to the churches [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

September 24, 2026

Our Judgment Is Sealed — So What's Left to Talk About?

As believers our judgment is sealed It is finished It is done So why are we still talking about judgment In this episode we continue our series on eternity by working through the judgments that are still coming not for your salvation which is already settled but for nations and for how believers actually lived We trace the judgment of the nations through Joel Isaiah and Matthew 's sheep and the goats and carefully unpack a hard teaching that nations and generations will answer for how they treated God's people without that changing the truth that salvation is by grace [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

September 19, 2026

Voice Of God (Revisited)

What does it mean to hear the voice of God Is it an audible voice or something deeper a growing awareness of His presence love conviction and guidance This week we take a look back on an episode of Encouraging Prayer where Dr James Banks and Host Robby Dilmore explore the beautiful reality of conversational intimacy with God Drawing from the writings of George MacDonald and Psalm James reflects on how our relationship with God can shape the way we experience and perceive His voice Whether God's presence feels like gentle tenderness loving correction or profound peace His invitation to [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 16, 2026

What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Generosity with Dr. Darrell Bock

There was not a needy person among them That remarkable statement in Acts describes the early church's generosity The first Christians freely shared what God had entrusted to them so their community's needs were met Their example can sound almost foreign in a culture that prizes independence and personal ownership But according to Dr Darrell Bock Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary DTS the generosity we see in Acts reflects something much deeper than a particular financial system It reveals what happens when people begin to see themselves their possessions and one another differently because [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 11, 2026

Phoebe: The Gospel Patron Behind Paul with John Rinehart

Women have played a vital role in advancing the gospel from the very beginning In Romans the Apostle Paul introduces us to Phoebe a trusted partner whose generosity influence and service helped further his ministry Her story offers a compelling picture of what it means to use the resources God has entrusted to us to advance the gospel John Rinehart founder and CEO of Gospel Patrons has spent years studying and telling the stories of men and women who have supported gospel ministry throughout history He says Phoebe is one of the clearest biblical examples of what he calls a [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

September 08, 2026

Inspiration and Inerrancy — What They Actually Mean (It's Not What You Think)

The Bible is the inspired infallible unchanging Word of God but what does that actually mean In this episode we continue our Systematic Theology series by turning to the doctrine of Scripture itself where it came from why it's trustworthy and how to answer some of the hardest questions people raise about it We tackle a common objection head-on that the Bible was written by so many different people over so many centuries that it can't really be one unified message and show why that's actually strong evidence for Scripture rather than against it We define inspiration the very words [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 03, 2026

The Three Phone Calls She Made Before She Passed

On this episode of Our American Stories Leslie Leyland Fields flew from her home in Alaska to Indiana to spend two weeks beside her best friend Linda who was dying of stage IV ovarian cancer When it was finally time to leave Leslie believed they still had months together A week later she learned that Linda was nearing the end Then while Leslie was trying to make her way home a mechanical problem grounded her flight The delay gave the two friends something neither expected three final phone calls Leslie a regular contributor to Our American Stories and the author [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 01, 2026

How Walt Whitman Found Humanity on Both Sides of the Civil War

On this episode of Our American Stories in December Walt Whitman set out for Virginia searching for his brother who had been wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg He found him alive with only a minor wound But outside a field hospital Whitman encountered something he would never forget a heap of amputated arms legs and other human remains For the poet who had once written that the human body was sacred the Civil War suddenly became horrifyingly real Whitman soon began spending his days in Washington's military hospitals bringing food and small gifts writing letters listening and comforting wounded [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

August 27, 2026

The Forgotten Speech That Helped Make Abraham Lincoln President

On this episode of Our American Stories in February Abraham Lincoln traveled to New York City with something to prove The country was tearing itself apart over slavery and Lincoln believed he could demonstrate that those demanding its expansion had misunderstood the very Founders they claimed to defend So the Illinois lawyer did what he knew best he built a case After months spent studying the votes and writings of the men who framed the Constitution Lincoln took the stage at Cooper Union and laid out his evidence The speech helped turn Lincoln into a national political figure and propelled [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

August 12, 2026

Behaving Wisely Part 2 (1 Samuel 18:1-30)

David's rise to prominence as a commander in King Saul's army is marked by humility, wisdom, and a willingness to surrender to God's providence. Meanwhile, Saul's descent into madness and envy threatens to destroy his kingdom and relationships, highlighting the dangers of unchecked pride and bitterness. [... more]

The Todd Starnes Show

Todd Starnes

August 11, 2026

Michigan Senate Candidate Compares Football to Toxic Masculinity

The discussion revolves around the radicalism in the country, the Democratic Socialists of America, and their stance on universal healthcare, taxation, and the role of millionaires and billionaires. The conversation also touches on the midterm season, election, and the potential consequences of not voting. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

August 11, 2026

Behaving Wisely Part 1 (1 Samuel 18:1-30)

David's rise to fame as a giant killer sparks jealousy in King Saul, who becomes increasingly consumed by envy and hostility. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Saul's son, forms a deep friendship with David, demonstrating humility and grace in the face of David's success. [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 07, 2026

Wisdom Over Wealth with John Cortines

The book of Ecclesiastes teaches that wisdom is a shelter that preserves life, while wealth can be fleeting. John Cortinez shares his study, Wisdom Over Wealth, which explores 12 lessons from Ecclesiastes on money and the importance of prioritizing wisdom over wealth. He discusses how to obtain wisdom, the dangers of wealth without wisdom, and the benefits of living a life that honors God. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

August 03, 2026

How the Memoir I Never Wanted to Write Changed My Life

Leslie Leland Fields recounts her journey of writing her first memoir, Surviving the Island of Grace, about her experiences living in the Alaskan wilderness with her husband and the struggles of making a marriage work in a remote island environment. Through her writing, she discovers the inner story of her life and the importance of survival, grace, and personal growth. [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

August 01, 2026

When Nothing Feels Like Enough: The Secret to Contentment

The Bible teaches that happiness and contentment come from seeking the fulfillment of others and living a life of service to God, rather than seeking self-fulfillment. Paul's letter to the Philippians emphasizes the importance of learning to be content in whatever state we are in, and finding joy and happiness in our relationship with God. By giving generously and living a life of faith, we can experience true contentment and happiness. [... more]