On this episode of Our American Stories Frederica Mandelbaum arrived in New York from Germany in with her husband infant daughter and very little money She began by selling lace door-to-door on the Lower East Side but poverty and limited opportunities soon pushed the ambitious immigrant toward a very different kind of business buying stolen goods and reselling them for a profit Marguerite Fox former New York Times obituary writer and author of The Talented Mrs Mandelbaum shares how Frederica built one of the most powerful criminal networks of Gilded Age New York before one tiny strip of stolen silk [... more]

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

French President Emmanuel Macron makes a statement sympathizing with the French youth Vegan James Talarico stops by a halal barbeque restaurant in Texas J D Vance refuses to call out Tucker Carlson when asked by a Jewish father during his CBS town hall - French rioters start selling looted goods on Vinted as Dior had to fire private security due to the failures of French police A liberal French woman explains to these African Islamic invaders robbing her family's store that she's on their side voted for them to come here voted to defund the police Early voting surges across [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for thousands of years human mobility depended on our own legs and the animals we could harness By the early th century millions of working horses powered American cities hauling goods carrying people and creating problems of congestion sanitation and safety that the new automobile promised to solve Miles C Collier founder of the Revs Institute explains how the horse bicycle and automobile transformed everyday life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Jack Marucci didn't set out to create a sporting goods company he was simply trying to find a wooden baseball bat for his son When he couldn't find one small enough he opened up his shed and made one from scratch Then another kid wanted one Then another Before long the bats that had started as a project for his son were finding their way into the hands of Major League players and gaining a reputation as some of the best in the game Marucci shares how that backyard hobby grew into Marucci [... more]

Theologian Dorothy Sayers once wrote Work is not primarily a thing one does to live but the thing one lives to do That challenges the way many of us think about our jobs We often see work primarily as a way to earn a paycheck provide for our families or make it to retirement But Scripture gives us a much bigger vision From the first pages of the Bible to the last Scripture does not present work as a necessary evil It is woven into what it means to bear God's image And whether our work is paid or unpaid [... more]

The Dutch have decided they want to criminalize the import of goods from Israel Meanwhile Stephen Yates from Heritage joins us to react to the foiled UK terror attack to recap China's visit and much more Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer thinks anyone who thinks abortion isn't an economic issue doesn't have a uterus Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible Laundry Saucehttps LaundrySauce com DanaMake laundry day the best day of the week Get off your entire order of LaundrySauce with code DANA PreBornhttps PreBorn com DanaIf you're looking for a way to stand for [... more]

When we manage our earthly goods poorly we're not only wasting our possessions We're robbing God Himself From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke today R C Sproul calls us to be responsible and generous with the resources that the Lord has given us Receive R C Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Save on your registration to Ligonier's National Conference in Orlando The early-bird rate ends soon https www ligonier org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching [... more]

The Bible reveals that God sometimes uses the wicked to punish His disobedient people But the good news is that He doesn't stop there Find out how He gives His people hope even in devastation That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- 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 Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount If you struggle to pray because your mind drifts you don't know what [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST CAL BEISNER author Social Justice vs Biblical JusticeSocialism has become mainstream in America Political candidates representing the Democratic Socialists of America Party are winning elections across the country Their website says this Imagine taking a day off from work in a future without capitalism You don't really have bills anymore You have no debt You don't need health insurance You don't pay a mortgage or have a landlord because comfortable housing is a human right Your retirement is publicly funded Food education energy medicine and transportation aren't for-profit businesses they are common goods and utilities If [... more]

What if the companies in your portfolio are working against the values you're trying to live by For Christians investing is about more than pursuing financial returns Like every other financial decision investing can be viewed through the lens of stewardship asking not only How is my money growing but also What is my money supporting Faith-based investing seeks to bring those questions together Brian Mumbert president of Timothy Plan joined the show today to explain how faith-based investing works what research suggests about performance and how Christians can begin aligning their portfolios with biblical values What Is Faith-Based Investing [... more]

Christian investors are using their influence to confront exploitation and encourage companies to protect the vulnerable, with a focus on combating human trafficking and promoting faith-based investing principles. [... more]

The commandment against coveting is a crucial reminder to focus on what God has given us, rather than desiring possessions that don't belong to us. This attitude can lead to a life centered around ourselves, causing us to compare and covet what others have. To overcome covetousness, we must recognize our mortality, acknowledge God's sovereignty, and trust in His provision, seeking first His kingdom and His righteousness. [... more]

The concept of barcodes dates back to ancient civilizations, but the modern barcode was invented in the 1950s by Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver. Their bullseye code was the first to be developed, but it was later replaced by the Universal Product Code, or UPC, which was established as the standard in 1973. Barcodes have since become ubiquitous in modern commerce, used for stock checking, inventory maintenance, and checkout scanning. [... more]

Ryan Goodson shares his testimony of salvation and transformation, and how he came to know the Lord. He discusses his experience working at Crossfire Ministry's basketball camps, where kids receive excellent basketball instruction while also hearing about Jesus. Ryan shares the exciting dates for upcoming camps, including locations in North Carolina and South Carolina, and encourages listeners to pray and support the ministry. [... more]

True confession is admitting openly your sin to Jesus Christ, which leads to true forgiveness and a change of heart. The book of Jonah illustrates this concept, as the people of Nineveh repented and turned to God, demonstrating a genuine change in their personal lives and public behavior. [... more]

Investors should consider looking beyond the U.S. markets for diversification and growth opportunities, as foreign stocks can offer broader growth potential and emerging markets are exciting due to their significant growth potential and rapidly rising standards of living. [... more]

A South Vietnamese pilot, Major Bung Lee, commandeered an aircraft to evacuate his family from Saigon during the Vietnam War. He landed on the USS Midway, an aircraft carrier, in a daring and historic move, thanks to the decision of Captain Lawrence Chambers, the first African American to command a US aircraft carrier. [... more]

Ulysses S. Grant's early life was marked by his father's influence, who secured him an appointment at West Point despite his initial reluctance. Grant developed a love for horses and eventually graduated in a middling position. He met his future wife, Julia, and was shipped out to the Mexican-American War, where he learned valuable lessons from General Zachary Taylor. Grant struggled with depression and drinking, but eventually emancipated a slave and found his calling as a military leader during the Civil War. He led the 21st Illinois Regiment and eventually became a general, known for his calm and calculated demeanor. Grant's humility and respect for his former enemies were evident at Appomattox, where he allowed them to keep their guns and horses. His life was a remarkable turnaround from selling wood on a street corner to leading the US Army and becoming a US President. [... more]