This is an iHeart Podcast. On Fox One, you can stream your favorite news, sports, and entertainment. Live, all in one app. It's fing roll. In unfiltered.
This is the best thing ever. Watch Breaking News as it breaks. Breaking tonight, we're following two major stories. And catch history in the making. Mean spreading.
To base. Drama, touchdown. It's all here, baby. Fox One. We live for lives.
Streaming now. Stop settling for weak sound. It's time to level up your game and bring the boom. Hit the town with the ultra-durable LGX Boom portable speaker and enjoy vibrant sound wherever you go. Elevate your listening experience to new heights because let's be real, your music deserves it.
The future of sound is now with LG X Boom. And for a limited time, save 25% at lg.com with code FALL25. Bring the bowl. X Boom. Time for a sofa upgrade?
Visit washable sofas.com and discover Anibay, where designer style meets budget-friendly prices, with sofas starting at $699. Anibay brings you the ultimate in-furniture innovation with a modular design that allows you to rearrange your space effortlessly. Perfect for both small and large spaces, Anibay is the only machine-washable sofa inside and out. Say goodbye to stains and messes with liquid and stain-resistant fabrics that make cleaning easy. Liquid simply slides right off.
Designed for custom comfort, our high-resilience foam lets you choose between a sink-in feel or a supportive memory foam blend. Plus, our pet-friendly stain-resistant fabrics ensure your sofa stays beautiful for years. Don't compromise quality for price. Visit washablefas.com to upgrade your living space today with no risk returns and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Get up to 60% off plus free shipping and free returns.
Shop now at washablesofas.com. Offers are subject to change and certain restrictions. may apply. Over 300 channels, zero bills. That's TiVo Plus.
Live news, reality, movies, and more. No credit card, no sign-ups. Available on smart TVs powered by TiVo. Grab the remote, press play, and start watching. TiVo Plus.
Free, binge-worthy, always on. Learn more at Tibo.com. Builders trust Ferguson Home to bring innovation and efficiency to every project. With top products, expert support, and tools that allow you to browse, organize, order, and work with clients, Ferguson Home has custom solutions for every pro. Discover an unparalleled selection of products from the best brands to help you create spaces that stand out.
Find your local Ferguson Home showroom or visit FergusonHome.com to explore the best selection of kitchen, bath, and lighting products. And get personalized expert support every step of the way. When we built our home, my wife and I. Used and loved the support of Ferguson Home. Bring your vision to Ferguson Home where it all comes together.
Shop top brands like Kohler or find your local showroom at fergusonhome.com. This is Lee Habib, and this is Our American Stories. To search for the Our American Stories podcast, go to the iHeartRadio app. or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to know about the history of this country, It is imperative that you know the role that the Bible played.
in shaping it. Our founding fathers, both Christian and non-Christian alike, were heavily influenced. By the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan. who's the author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America.
defining moments that shaped our enduring foundation of faith. Take it away, Robert. Two or three years ago, when I was in New York City, I spent a day in Lower Manhattan in the area. around Walton Street. Within just a few blocks, I searched out some of America's greatest historical sites.
The Brooklyn Bridge now spans the East River at a spot very close to where George Washington's Revolutionary Army escaped disaster during a remarkable nighttime evacuation. Nearby is France's Tavern, where Washington later met with his generals after the war. Five minutes later I was gazing at the Statue of Liberty. Nearby is Fulton Street. The origin of a powerful 1857 religious revival that spread over the United States.
and at the end of Fulton Street, is the 9-11 Memorial and Museum.
so much history within just a few blocks. And don't forget the nearby Federal Building. the site of America's first presidential inauguration. The old Federal building that Washington knew no longer stands, but the newer Federal building that now stands on the spot contains a small museum. and there I saw Washington's inaugural Bible.
I thought of the springtime day in seventeen eighty nine when Washington placed his hand on the Bible. took the oath of office and then bent over. and reverently kissed the Bible in full view of the great assembled crowd. That Bible has been preserved and four other presidents have borrowed it for their own inaugurations. Warren Harding.
Dwight Eisenhower, Jimmy Carter. and George H. W. Bush. George W.
Bush wanted to use Washington's Bible, but his inauguration was threatened by rain, and no one wanted to risk damaging its hallowed pages. Only once has Washington's Bible faced the prospect of destruction. on September 11, 2001. It was on loan. To the aforementioned France's Tavern Museum in Lower Manhattan, when terrorists destroyed the nearby Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.
For two days no one knew if Washington's Bible had escaped ruin. The area was sealed off as rescue workers searched for survivors. Finally, on september thirteenth, Robert Police officers and an unmarked cruiser entered the area, accompanying the custodians of the Bible. The air was still thick with dust and smoke, and the tavern was strewn with rubble. but the building itself seemed unharmed.
Inside. untouched and unscathed. It was Washington's inaugural Bible. The Bible, after all, in its essential nature, is an indestructible book. For millennia, its critics have tried to ban it, burn it, and bar it from those who want it or need it.
Still, the Bible endures as the central book of human literature, as the centerpiece of spiritual life. and is the compelling document that shaped the United States of America. George Washington came from a family of devout Christians. His father was active in the Anglican Church, and his mother, Mary Bell Washington was godly and strong willed, and she was an enthusiastic teacher of Scripture to her son. Washington's wife Martha.
A devout believer in Christ. And furthermore. Washington brought up his children, who were actually his stepchildren, on explicitly Christian textbooks, on prayer books and Bibles with their names gilded upon them. Washington's stepson, George Washington Park Curtis, who was known as Wash and raised at Mount Vernon, said, On Sundays, unless the weather was uncommonly severe, The President and Mrs. Washington attended divine services at Christ Church.
And in the evenings, the President read to Mrs. Washington in her chamber a sermon or some portion from the sacred writings. Washington also used a variety of terms of reverence and respect to describe Jesus Christ. In the ornate language of the day, he called Jesus the divine author of our blessed religion? Our gracious Redeemer.
The great Lord and ruler of the nations, the judge of the hearts of men? and the giver of life. A later president, Calvin Coolidge, said, The foundation of our society and our government rests so much on the teachings of the Bible. That it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country. Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Said something very similar as he addressed the Long Island Bible Society.
Just weeks before being thrust into the presidency, Roosevelt said A large number of people tend to forget. That the teachings of the Bible are so interwoven and entwined with our whole civic and social life. that it would be literally, I do not mean figuratively, I mean literally impossible for us to figure out to ourselves what that life would be like if these teachings were removed. President Franklin Roosevelt said. We cannot read the history of our rise and development as a nation without reckoning with the place the Bible has occupied in shaping the advances of the Republic.
The best way to keep America strong. is to know her history. to honor her roots, to preserve her legacy, and to cherish the eternal God Who, in His Providence, placed this continent between two shimmering seas, and who, in His goodness, provided a book that became her moral and intellectual foundation. And a terrific job on the production, editing, and storytelling by our own Greg Hengler. And a special thanks to Robert Morgan.
who's the author of 100 Bible verses that made America. and the story of Washington's Bible, I did not know that it was missing in action. but to be discovered in of all places Francis Tervin. is just remarkable. The story of the Bible and its role in American history here.
on our American stories. Lee Habib here. As we approach our nation's 250th anniversary, I'd like to remind you that all the history stories you hear on this show are brought to you by the great folks at Hillsdale College. And Hillsdale isn't just a great school for your kids or grandkids to attend, but for you as well. Go to Hillsdale.edu to find out about their terrific free online courses.
Their series on communism is one of the finest I've ever seen. Again, go to hillsdale.edu and sign up for their free and terrific online courses. Stop settling for weak sound. It's time to level up your game and bring the boom. Hit the town with the ultra-durable LGX Boom portable speaker and enjoy vibrant sound wherever you go.
Elevate your listening experience to new heights because let's be real, your music deserves it. The future of sound is now with LG X Boom. And for a limited time, save 25% at lg.com with code FALL25. Bring a bowl. X Boom.
Tired of spills and stains on your sofa? WashableSofas.com has your back, featuring the Anibay Collection, the only designer sofa that's machine washable inside and out, where designer quality meets budget-friendly prices. That's right, sofas started just $699. Enjoy a no-risk experience with pet-friendly, stain-resistant, and changeable slip covers made with performance fabrics. Experience cloud-like comfort with high-resilience foam that's hypoallergenic and never needs fluffing.
The sturdy steel frame ensures longevity, and the modular pieces can be rearranged anytime. Check out washable sofas.com and get up to 60% off your Anibay sofa, backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If you're not absolutely in love, send it back for a full refund. No return shipping or restocking fees, every penny back. Upgrade now at washable sofas.com.
Offers are subject to change and certain restrictions may apply. Over 300 channels, zero bills. That's TiBo Plus. Live news, reality, movies, and more. No credit card, no signups.
Available on smart TVs powered by TiBo. Grab the remote, press play, and start watching. Teebo Plus. Free, binge-worthy, always on. Learn more at Tebo.com.
The day begins at the Chase Sapphire Lounge by the club at Boston Logan Airport. You get the clam chowder. In San Diego, it's Tostadas. New York, Espresso Martini. It's 10 a.m.
Why not? It's the quiet before your next flight, the shower that resets your day, the menu that lets you know where you are. This is access to over 1,300 airport lounges and every Sapphire lounge by the club. And one card that gets you in: Chase Sapphire Reserve, the most rewarding card. Learn more at chase.com/slash Sapphire Reserve.
Cards issued by JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA member FDIC, subject to credit approval. Fox One is now live. It's the new way to stream all your Fox favorites all in one place. That means NFL Sundays and college football games, breaking news with the Fox voices you trust, and your favorite shows streamed as they happen so nothing gets spoiled. With Fox One, you get it all live.
Edge of your seat plays, jaw-dropping moments, and that feeling like you're right there in the action. Start your seven-day trial today. Offers are subject to change. Go to Fox One for complete terms and conditions. Fox One, we live for life.
Streaming now. This is an iHeart podcast.
