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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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The Day a Soviet Nuclear Attack Submarine Rammed an American Aircraft Carrier Jul 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1984, during a period of Cold War tension, a Soviet submarine collided with a United States aircraft carrier. Here’s The History Guy with the story of the USS Kitty Hawk collision.

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Treating the Cause, Not the Symptoms: A Listener's Life-Changing Lifestyle Story Jul 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, here’s Texas listener Tim Hennessey with his heath journey story.

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The Green Beret That Other Green Berets Look Up To Jul 18, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in six hours, Master Sergeant Roy Benavidez saved 8-plus men while enduring 7 major gunshot wounds, 28 shrapnel wounds, and major bayonet slash wounds. Hear his Medal of Honor story from President Reagan and the man himself.

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A Doolittle Raider’s Story of War & Forgiveness Jul 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, two enemies: One led Japan’s surprise attack on Pearl Harbor; the other was an American Doolittle Raider who bombed Tokyo. Here to tell the story is Carol Aiko DeShazer Dixon—the daughter of Doolittle Raider Jacob DeShazer. She is the author of Return of the Raider: A Doolittle Raider’s Story of War & Forgiveness.

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The Poor Farmer Who Crafted Guitars to Serve God Jul 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Ed Stilley was plowing his field when he had a heart attack—and a vision. God told him that if he made and gave away musical instruments to children, he'd see his family would be taken care of. There was only one problem....Ed had never made a musical instrument in his life.

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An Eden In The Wilderness: The Story of America [Ep. 2] Jul 17, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the second installment of our series, author and professor Bill McClay recounts the Puritans' vision to build their "Eden in the Wilderness." His book is Land of Hope.

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Why She Chose to Celebrate Her Pregnancy With a 50% Chance of Survival Jul 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Lex Ginger was told from a young age that she probably would never have children, so she was shocked when she got pregnant. Some questioned her decision to celebrate this pregnancy that had only a 50% chance of survival. Here she is with her incredible story.

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The Importance of Balance in Motorcycle Riding...And Life Jul 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, listener Brent Timmons shares the story of a lesson in risk that his son learned while riding his bike.

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Louis Zamperini: The Story of the Real-Life "Unbroken" Hero -- In His Own Words Jul 14, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story was made into a 2014 motion picture directed by Angelina Jolie and based on the 2010 non-fiction book by Laura Hillenbrand, Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption. While some of the most remarkable parts of Zamperini’s story were left out of the film, you will be hearing them told now by the man himself.

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We're Holding Our Own: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Jul 13, 2023

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On this episode of Our American Stories, as big freighters go, she was bigger than most with a crew and captain well seasoned...but on November 10th, 1975 she and her 29 man crew were sent to the bottom of Lake Superior. Ric Mixter of Lake Fury tells the story.

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