57 episodes
Exploring History Ray Notgrass
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4.8 • 42 Ratings
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Exploring History with Ray Notgrass offers background on what you hear in the news, shares stories from history that will enlighten and inspire you, and provides encouragement about homeschooling, family life, and your walk with God.
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The Great Stone Face
Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 short story "The Great Stone Face" is the fictional account of how the geological formation of the Old Man of the Mountain in New Hampshire inspired a boy to pursue the worthy and noble things of life. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells how the story is also a reminder to Christians to "fix our eyes on Jesus," and he reads the story for the listeners to enjoy.
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In the Presence of Soldiers: The Tennessee Maneuvers During World War II
During World War II, over a million soldiers trained for combat in Europe by taking part in maneuvers in Tennessee. In his latest podcast, Ray Notgrass discusses how the maneuvers took place and what they meant for the soldiers and for the residents of the counties and towns of Tennessee where they happened.
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https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/in-the-presence-of-soldiers-the-tennessee-maneuvers-during-world-war-ii-261 -
Helping a Continent Be Strong and Free
Following World War II, the nations of Europe lay devastated. The threat of Communist invasion was real. Just as the United States came to the aid of Europe during World War II, the U.S. provided assistance to the Europeans after the war to help them rebuild and maintain their freedom. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass describes how the Marshall Plan benefited Europe and the U.S. and opened a pathway for cooperation and growth instead of conflict.
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"For Such a Time as This": The Story of Esther
God places a beautiful young woman in a position of influence. She risks her own life to save her entire people group from merciless execution. The book of Esther in the Old Testament gives the background for the Jewish feast of Purim, which takes place later this month. In this Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells the story of Esther and reminds us that we have been called to live for God in such a time as this.
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https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/for-such-a-time-as-this-the-story-of-esther-259 -
A Powerful Christian Legacy
In a time and place where racial tensions were high, one woman followed her faith in Jesus and made a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of people. In this podcast, Ray Notgrass tells about this woman and how she impacted his life and how her legacy continues to change people's lives.
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https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/a-powerful-christian-legacy-258 -
Much More Than a Street Name: The Story of Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, the courageous act by a simple, quiet, private citizen changed America. On the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells the story of Rosa Parks, including many details you might not have heard before. Listen to learn about the person many have called the mother of the modern civil rights movement.
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https://shop.notgrass.com/blog/exploring-history-podcast-9/much-more-than-a-street-name-the-story-of-rosa-parks-256
Customer Reviews
The Notgrasses are amazing!
I met them years ago at a homeschool convention in Orlando. They took the time to explain how they got started and why they do what they do. I never knew Mr. Notgrass had a podcast until I found it today… It popped up in my Facebook feed as an ad. I listened to the podcast about what’s going on in Ukraine right now. Very informative! I subscribed to the podcast and I look forward to more! Five stars for me!
Thank you!
We love Notgrass History! We use the elementary curriculum for our son. Happy to discover Ray Notgrass has a podcast! My 10 year son and I listened to podcast about the invasion of Ukraine and a brief history behind all what is happening there. What a great brief background of Ukraine for many of us who share large gaps of “learning “ from sub par public school “education “. To make a very long story short, I am grateful my dyslexic son led me to homeschool him and discover the joy of spending more time with him, bringing our family closer to God:). Thank you Notgrass family, you bless so many with your wisdom and insight to the world around us!
Great Offering
This is a great resource to aid in exploring history for myself and my children.
Thank you!