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. 2D AGO

    The Graphic Design Professor Who Knits While Running Marathons

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Professor David Babcock shares his inspiring and quirky story of how he earned a Guinness World Record for knitting the longest scarf while running a marathon. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  2. 2D AGO

    How Crayola Crayons Came to Be: The True Story Behind America’s Most Colorful Creation

    On this episode of Our American Stories, from bifocals and the cotton gin to the automobile and the iPhone, America has a long history of inventions that changed the world. But not every invention was born from necessity—some were created simply for fun. In this episode, author Natascha Biebow joins us to share the colorful true story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of Crayola crayons, as told in her children's book The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

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    A Lost Boy and the Hippie Jesus Revolution: Pastor Greg Laurie's Story

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Pastor Greg Laurie tells the story of his life—from growing up in the tumult of the ’60s, to finding God, and ultimately making peace with his family Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  4. 3D AGO

    What Happened to Bonnie and Clyde When They Came to Small-Town Iowa

    On this episode of Our American Stories, to some, they were heroes. To others, they were villains. But when the Barrow Gang rolled into Dexter, Iowa, they were simply strangers. Rod Stanley of the Dexter Museum tells the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    20 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Raising Children in the Midst of Tragedy: A Faith Story

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Caleb Bailey's father wanted nothing more than to be a firefighter. But just 10 days after Caleb was born, his father died in the line of duty while responding to a structure fire at a pet food factory in Los Angeles in 1998, leaving behind a young wife and two sons. It was the first line-of-duty fatality the L.A. Fire Department had seen in decades. Here's Caleb with his family’s story of hope and redemption after such a devastating loss. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min

  6. 3D AGO

    The Story of the Russian Immigrant Who Created America's Most Beloved Music—Irving Berlin

    On this episode of Our American Stories, "White Christmas" and "God Bless America" are both standards of American popular music, and both were written by an immigrant. An astonishing fact—but more astonishing is that they were written by the same man: Irving Berlin. Here to tell Berlin’s story is bestselling author Laurence Bergreen, who wrote the definitive biography As Thousands Cheer: The Life of Irving Berlin. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

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    The Story of the Japanese Americans Who Fought Against Imperial Japan in WWII

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Major General James Mukoyama rose from his blue-collar Chicago neighborhood to become the first Asian American to command a U.S. Army division. General “Mook” is the author of Faith, Family & Flag: Memoirs of an Unlikely American Samurai Crusader. Here he is with the story of the Japanese Americans who fought for the United States in WWII. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  8. 4D AGO

    The Story of Alexander Hamilton

    On this episode of Our American Stories, Alexander Hamilton is one of the most controversial and misunderstood Founding Fathers in American history. A brilliant yet complex figure, his ideas helped shape the nation’s financial system, government, and legacy. Historian Ron Chernow—author of the New York Times bestselling biography Alexander Hamilton, which inspired the hit Broadway musical—shares the true story behind the man, the myth, and the musical. We want to thank the Library of Congress for allowing us and our nation access to this wonderful audio, originally from a book talk back in 2018. 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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  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
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