Our American Stories

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Our American Stories

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.

  1. 17 HR AGO

    The Watchmaker's Secret Room: Corrie ten Boom, The Holocaust Rescuer Behind "The Hiding Place"

    On this episode of Our American Stories, all in all, it is estimated that around 800 Jews were saved by Corrie ten Boom and her family. Hear Corrie tell her story! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  2. 17 HR AGO

    The Story of How "Women and Children First" Came to Be

    On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy remembers the Birkenhead Disaster and explains where the protocol "women and children first" was first used. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  3. 17 HR AGO

    The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Thanksgiving is the only American holiday that has actually remained relatively innocent—it’s not something that we have been able to commercialize. But there’s something going on here more than feasting, family, and football. Robert Tracy McKenzie is a professor of history at Wheaton College and is the author of The First Thanksgiving. He’s here to tell us the story of this quintessentially American holiday. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  4. 1 DAY AGO

    How Patrick Henry Saved America from Its First Civil War

    On this episode of Our American Stories, George Washington led America's army to independence. He needed help to avoid leading it into our first civil war. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  5. 1 DAY AGO

    The Story of a Mother Who Destroys the Perfect Mom Myth

    On this episode of Our American Stories, popular social media influencer and mother Tiffany Jenkins talks about her secret to being a mother.... (hint: it's not what you post on social media!) Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  6. 1 DAY AGO

    The Harvard Country Boys Who Shaped America

    On this episode of Our American Stories, this is the story of how two country boys rose to the highest heights of Harvard Yard, yet their lives would have two dramatically different fates. Here to tell the story Andrew Porwancher. He is a professor at Arizona State University and is also a Jack Miller Center Fellow. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  7. 1 DAY AGO

    "You're Getting Shot At"—The Story of My First Combat Mission in Afghanistan

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Peter Braxton brings an eye-opening perspective on service to America in war-torn skies. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  8. 1 DAY AGO

    Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians

    On this episode of Our American Stories, one of the most successful blackjack teams in America is made up entirely of Christians. Here to tell the story are two of the winningest players, Colin Jones, founder of BlackJackApprenticeship.com. And the player dubbed “the most notorious card counter in America,” David Drury. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
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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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    iHeartRadio On-Demand
  • Creator
    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    2K
  • Rating
    Clean
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    2024 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia
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