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"I Stole Prescriptions—To Cope with the Loss of My Daughter"—A Doctor's Story of Disgrace and Redemption Feb 27, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Dr. David Berry lost his newborn daughter, he turned to alcohol—then to coconut-flavored cough syrup—then to stealing prescriptions from the patients he served. He'd soon find himself homeless, divorced, and out of the profession he loved. It took a radical change in his life to turn his fortunes around. Here's Dr. Berry himself with his story.

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How I Was Changed by My Short-Term Mission Trip Feb 27, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, regular contributor and OAS listener Stephen Rusiniak has a special story written by his daughter. She shares how helping those in need can help bring a little perspective to our lives.

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Jack London's "To Build a Fire" Feb 27, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Jack London’s most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, and so is this story. Here to narrate the gripping finale of Jack London’s masterpiece, To Build a Fire, is Roger McGrath.

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The Story of How George Strait's "Love Without End, Amen" Came to Be Feb 27, 2025

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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.

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Thomas Paine: The "First Man" of The Revolution Feb 26, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Paine’s powerful words inspired revolution across the world—rallying George Washington’s troops on the battlefield, fueling the French Revolution, and provoking British disdain for America’s fight for independence. In Thomas Paine and the Clarion Call of American Independence, historian Harlow Giles Unger explores the life of the man John Adams called "the first man of the revolution.". Here's the author himself with the story—audio courtesy of the U.S. National Archives.

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My Daughter, Out There... On The Beam Feb 26, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Stephen Rusiniak became a father of a daughter he had worries, and when she became a high school gymnast, his worries only increased. Here's Stephen to share his story of fatherhood.

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Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon Feb 26, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Johnny Cash is an American original, and this story is an insider’s look at the man whose music sprang from how he lived. Pastor Greg Laurie is here to tell the story from his recent book/documentary, Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon.

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How a UCLA Student in the 70s Saved the Marx Brothers Feb 25, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in college, Steve Stoliar’s dad wanted him to get a job, but Steve didn’t want to work at Taco Bell… so he called up Groucho Marx

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“Long Shot & Loose Cannon” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 13) Feb 25, 2025

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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.

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A Wife’s Heartfelt Letter to Her Husband After Pregnancy Loss Feb 25, 2025

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Megan Bayer shares her touching letter of gratitude and healing to her constant companion through a struggle they will never forget.

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