Our American Stories
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Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit, and be inspired by our stories.
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Mar 12, 2024 • 8min
"In a Nutshell" & "In the Doghouse" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions
On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language. The book is Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2024 • 20min
The Story of the Real Saint Patrick
On this episode of Our American Stories, buried beneath the St. Patrick’s Day symbols of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer, lies the story of a man determined to share a message with a people who made him a slave. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2024 • 10min
The Day a Soviet Nuclear Attack Submarine Rammed an American Aircraft Carrier
On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1984, during a period of Cold War tension, a Soviet submarine collided with a United States aircraft carrier. Here’s The History Guy with the story of the USS Kitty Hawk collision. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2024 • 8min
The Story of How George Strait's "Love Without End, Amen" Came to Be
On this episode of Our American Stories, Songwriter Aaron Barker tells the story of a life altering event in his life as a father that birthed one of country music's greatest songs. An event that brought him to his knees to pray. And play his guitar. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2024 • 20min
The Tragedy of Friendship in the Vietnam War
On this episode of Our American Stories, Camelo Venegaz was the kind of guy you could talk to about anything. In Vietnam combat, his serving in this role left him all the more rivened each time another of his comrades, his friends, would call on him in their last moments of life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2024 • 18min
An Aussie Discovers American Wings
On this episode of Our American Stories, Australian Colin Bettles tells the story of discovering the buffalo wing in America. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2024 • 11min
The Woman Who Saved The Lewis and Clark Expedition
On this episode of Our American Stories, Dr. Dedra Birzer of Hillsdale College tells the story of Sacagawea, the woman who saved the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 11, 2024 • 27min
Louisiana and Beyond: The Story of America Series [Ep. 18]
On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Jefferson took huge steps toward the American life and frame of mind built since his time. One of these steps was toward the West. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2024 • 11min
My Conversations With Two Fraternity Brothers Before They Died
On this episode of Our American Stories, Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick tells the story of two college friendships that would impact him for the rest of his life. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 8, 2024 • 9min
The Story of a Bathroom Drug Deal Interrupted by Jesus
On this episode of Our American Stories, Pastor Greg Laurie tells a success story of profoundly helping a man who was going astray. The call could not be clearer, and Pastor Greg did his duty despite less than comfortable environs. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
