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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.

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Men of Extraordinarily High Caliber: The Story of America [Ep. 9] Oct 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, we learn how the framers of the Constitution were not ordinary men. Hillsdale College professor and author of Land of Hope Bill McClay tells the story of the start of the Constitutional Convention and how the men there set out to create a document meant to last.

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Suffering Fueled His Greatness: John Hannah on What It Took to Be the Best Offensive Lineman of All Time Oct 03, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story comes to us from the guy Sports Illustrated said was the greatest offensive lineman of all time. Here's John Hannah sharing two moments in his life that pushed him towards excellence: One with his dad, the other with Bear Bryant.

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The Teacher Who Brought Him to the Heart of the Cold War -- and the Berlin Wall Itself Oct 02, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lawson Bader pays tribute to his late German teacher Erika for our "Final Thoughts" series.

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The Story of an American Golf Tradition: The Masters Oct 02, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Julie Ferris, author of The Masters A to Z, brings us the story of the classic game of golf and the world's most important tournament, The Masters.

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Horse Jumping Was Dull -- So They Jumped Mules Oct 02, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, everyone knows that a horse can jump a good-sized fence - but the folks in Pea Ridge, Arkansas thought whether a mule could do it was much more interesting. Here's the story of how their unique competition started.

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I Would Kill People for Money... But Then God Gave Me Life Oct 02, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Bill Corum, author of The Ultimate Pardon, tells the story of how he went from being an enforcer of the Kansas City underworld—to becoming a prison minister.

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A Media Titan Shares Stories of Mentors Who Impacted His Life Oct 02, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Citadel Communications President and former ABC Board of Governors Director Ray Cole shares the stories of the people who impacted him the most over his long career.

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he Most Famous Abolitionist You Never Heard Of: The Story of Thomas Shipley Sep 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Thomas Shipley always sprang into action to defend black men and women from abuses and professional kidnappers. He infiltrated murderous mobs, warned would-be victims, and testified against ringleaders throughout his life.

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He Joined the Army in His 40s... to Die Sep 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ken Scar joined the army in his 40s... more or less as a way to kill himself. He ended up finding new purpose in life.

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A Dad's Gift to His Children with Down Syndrome: An Ice Cream Truck? Sep 29, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Joel Wegener and his wife are blessed with 10 children, 2 of which were diagnosed with Down Syndrome. In his quest to find a fun way to teach them life skills, Joel happened upon the idea of running an ice cream truck.

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