On this episode of Our American Stories Annie Oakley was still a child when she began hunting to help feed her struggling family in Ohio Before long her extraordinary skill with a gun was helping pay off the family mortgage winning her shooting contests and eventually leading her to defeat professional marksman Frank Butler the man she would later marry Our American Stories contributor Faith Buchanan and others tell the story of how Oakley rose from poverty to top billing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West performing before packed crowds in New York London and Paris and becoming one of the [... more]

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

The transforming power of Christianity enables us to not only know what is right but to do it to be virtuous Join us at the Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte North Carolina Register at colsonconference org [... more]

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tony Maglica was born in New York but spent much of his childhood in Croatia where World War II brought foreign occupation hunger and the constant threat of violence When he returned to the United States in he arrived with little money a limited command of English and no clear path forward He took whatever work he could find eventually discovering a gift for machining that carried him from New York to Colorado and finally California There with just in savings and a determination to work for himself he opened a small machine [... more]

Does God ordain tragic events in history Today R C Sproul shows how a biblical understanding of God's providence transforms the way we view all of life even our most painful moments Download R C Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of [... more]

AI can answer a question but because it's not a person it can't answer people Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter org colorado [... more]

Did you know that October holds a history far deeper than costumes and candy In this episode Alex looks at Reformation Day recounting how Martin Luther's Theses in championed biblical authority and personal conscience and how those ideas helped shape liberty and constitutional government Stick around to hear why this history still matters today and how you can respond with prayer and thoughtful civic engagement Scripture References Romans Habakkuk Jeremiah - Romans - Romans Links Alex McFarland Ask Alex The Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity by Alex McFarland Exploring the Word With Bert Harper and Alex McFarland [... more]

What should Christians think about Halloween Is it simply a fun holiday filled with costumes candy and community events or does its history raise important questions about faith fear and the spiritual world On this special Halloween episode of It's Time to Man Up Nikita Koloff welcomes back his good friend Robbie Dilmore host of The Christian Car Guy and pastor of Amazing Grace Church of Ramsour in North Carolina for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about Halloween and its place in the Christian community Together Nikita and Robbie explore Halloween's historical roots the connection to All Hallows' Eve and [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for more than a century horror movies have found new and terrifying ways to keep us on the edge of our seats It began with the eerie shadows of German Expressionism and the unforgettable monsters of Universal's Dracula and Frankenstein Then came Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho the supernatural terror of The Exorcist the slasher craze of the s and s and eventually the low-budget phenomenon of The Blair Witch Project Just in time for Halloween YouTube creator Matt Castro takes us through the history of horror movies Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Louis Prima never seemed to play a song so much as throw a party It was a style he came by naturally growing up among the Sicilian families brass bands and jazz funerals of New Orleans with the sound of Louis Armstrong's trumpet ringing in his ears By the s Prima had taken that New Orleans spirit to the nightclubs of New York's nd Street He blew his horn cracked jokes worked the crowd and wrote a song called Sing Sing Sing that would become one of the defining hits of the swing [... more]

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

Kalshi is not investing where one buys into a productive asset It is gambling Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter org colorado [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories as a teenager on Mississippi's Gulf Coast Valerie Habeeb endured years of sexual abuse by an older man who exploited the absence of her father and the vulnerability she carried with her She kept what happened secret for years carrying shame anger and pain into adulthood even as the people around her believed she had everything together Lee Habeeb shares his wife's journey of faith and forgiveness from reconciling with her mother and the father who had abandoned her to eventually forgiving the man who abused her Through her Christian faith Valerie came [... more]

Our choices about having children today will very much shape our personal and collective futures Join us at the Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte North Carolina Register at colsonconference org [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Robert Borelli once believed the Mafia offered the clearest path to power As a teenager growing up in Brooklyn he set out to become a gangster drawn to the respect money and status he saw around him Instead that path led him in and out of prison and eventually to rock bottom But inside a jail cell at his lowest point Borelli cried out to God for change What followed was a transformation that gave him a new purpose in life one rooted in faith and service to others Support the show https [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Darryl Strawberry reached the heights of Major League Baseball but success could not heal the wounds he carried from childhood Raised with an abusive alcoholic father Strawberry says rejection and anger helped drive him toward greatness on the field while leaving him vulnerable to addiction broken relationships and a life that eventually spiraled far beyond his control Strawberry shares the story of how faith changed the course of his life how his wife Tracy challenged him to stop defining himself by the uniform he once wore and how forgiveness finally brought him face-to-face [... more]

When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

Could the same spirit of prayer and faith that fuels a ministry also speak into the unrest and division shaping our world today In this episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex talks with his wife Angie about Jesus and their shared ministry then turns to the unrest in France political polarization and why Christians should pray engage and vote in the upcoming midterms Hear their call for believers to support one another and keep spreading the gospel Scripture References Corinthians - Links Alex McFarland Ask Alex Issues That Divide Christians by Alex McFarland The Assault on America How to [... more]

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL Today's topics - The Seattle Seahawks will win the NFC West and were right to let Kenneth Walker III leave in free agency - The Kansas City Chiefs got exposed They aren't good enough offensively to be real Super Bowl contenders - JJ McCarthy and the New York Giants will make the playoffs this year and the Minnesota Vikings will not - The Cleveland Browns won't finish worse than second in the [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Al Capone became the most famous gangster in America but Laurence Bergreen argues that his rise would have been almost unimaginable without Prohibition Born to an Italian immigrant family in Brooklyn Capone found his opportunity in the vast underground economy created when the government outlawed alcohol eventually rising to the top of Chicago's criminal world while cultivating the public image of a businessman and local benefactor Bergreen author of Capone The Man and the Era separates the man from the legend tracing Capone's rise his conviction for tax evasion his imprisonment at Alcatraz [... more]

Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master It touches nearly every part of our lives influencing our decisions shaping our priorities and often revealing what matters most to us But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts On today's show Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming -day devotional with FaithFi exploring why God's wisdom [... more]

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Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Long-term care is one of those retirement expenses nobody exactly looks forward to planning for but ignoring it can leave your nest egg exposed if the bill eventually lands in your lap In this episode John and Jake walk through the different ways retirees can prepare and some strategies that may help keep a major care event from shipwrecking the rest of the plan The right answer depends on how all the pieces of your retirement fit together and which financial levers you have [... more]

The apostle Paul exhorted Timothy to keep the good confession Jesus made when He testified before Pontius Pilate Are you prepared to take such a stand for Christ Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg walks us through the events of that decisive day ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains [... more]

The alliance of radical leftism and Islamism will destroy a society even if for conflicting reasons Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter org colorado [... more]

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]

To be just the execution of Hasan cannot be about therapy or vengeance but justice and the preservation of human dignity Join us at the Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte North Carolina Register at colsonconference org [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Francesca Cabrini dreamed of becoming a missionary in China Instead Pope Leo XIII sent the Italian nun west to the United States where thousands of Italian immigrants were struggling with poverty discrimination dangerous work and life in a country whose language many did not yet speak Claudia Cangilla McAdam author of Mother Cabrini A Heart for the World shares the story of how Cabrini overcame frail health prejudice and seemingly endless obstacles to build schools orphanages hospitals and missions across America and around the world An immigrant herself Cabrini eventually became an American [... more]

Frank Colvette fills-in for Todd Starnes while he is out i Houston for a book event Got a question for Frank Give us a call at - - See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for veterans struggling with PTSD stress or simply the difficulty of quieting the mind sometimes a guitar can provide a few hours of peace GuitarsforVets org pairs veterans with free guitar lessons patient instructors and eventually an instrument of their own Veterans and volunteers share how learning to play can build confidence create community and offer a welcome escape from the pressures of everyday life Along the way the program has provided thousands of lessons and guitars to veterans across the country Our regular contributor Jesse Edwards shares the story Support the show [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Millions of Americans first learned about the tragic fate of the USS Indianapolis from Quint's famous monologue in Spielberg's classic Jaws While the film certainly took some liberties with her story one part remained sadly true After the war Captain Charles B McVay III a decorated and experienced combat veteran was court-martialed for failing to zigzag and spent the rest of his life carrying the blame for one of the worst naval disasters in American history He eventually took his own life in at the age of his legacy nearly forgotten Decades later [... more]

On this episode of Truth Talk Live host Jamal welcomes Grant May of the Standing for Freedom Center to discuss Freedom Uncensored a two-day event at Liberty University focused on faith freedom civic engagement and the future of America With the theme America Is Worth Saving Grant shares why he believes Christians and the next generation must stand firm in their convictions understand the nation's founding principles and take an active role in shaping their communities and country The conversation explores the relationship between biblical faith and public life the importance of voting and civic responsibility and practical ways individuals [... more]

Frank Colvette and Kristen New fill-in for Todd Starnes while he is out at a book event Got a question for Frank and Kristen Give us a call at - - See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

Do you know the difference between having power and having authority and why that matters for your walk with Christ In this episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex unpacks how believers carry delegated authority given by Jesus Himself the promises of His Word the indwelling Holy Spirit and the mission to proclaim the Gospel Listen to learn how to stand confidently in your identity as Christ's ambassador and speak His truth with boldness Scripture References Revelation Philippians Matthew Colossians John Psalm Genesis Corinthians Romans Romans Corinthians Psalm Ephesians Timothy - Matthew Peter Acts Mark Ephesians - Luke - John [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories growing up in Bloomington Minnesota Paul Bauer idolized his oldest brother Tom a -foot- three-sport athlete everyone called Moose When -year-old Paul watched his brother bang his head on the basement ductwork he began ending every bedtime prayer with the same request Please Lord help me to grow to be as big as Moose Paul eventually grew to -foot- Looking back he shares how that childhood prayer shaped his understanding of faith how his own father taught him that prayer is talking to God with love and how becoming a father himself helped [... more]

Share a commentIf you have ever looked around and thought I can't believe they did that Jesus has a way of turning the mirror back toward us We open Luke and listen as Jesus pulls the curtain back on what real discipleship looks like when the crowd is gone and the spotlight is off The issue is not how polished we appear but who we are becoming inside because the hidden life always leaks into the public one We walk through four clear marks of spiritual growth First genuine generosity that goes beyond money and shows up in time service [... more]