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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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7:59

"Tie the Knot" & "Black Balled" and the Wonderful...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/21

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 isHair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

The Most Famous Abolitionist You Never Heard Of: The...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/21

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. Here's his remarkable story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:27

What I Learned About Freedom After Escaping North Korea

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/21

On this episode of Our American Stories, in 2007, Yeonmi Park fled North Korea with her family to South Korea—before moving to the United States in 2014. Here's Yeonmi speaking about her experience at a YAF event in California. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice: The Navy’s...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, his name? Jesse Leroy Brown. There's a movie dedicated to him called "Devotion," based on the book of the same name by our regular contributor, Adam Makos. The story is also about Thomas Hudner, who received the Medal of Honor for trying to save Jesse's life. Here to share the story of the man is Jesse's granddaughter, Jessica Leroyce Knight Henry. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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17:59

The Turning Point in Abe’s Life: A Wrestling Match

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, Lincoln was one of the greatest leaders in US history, but before he was elected President of the United States, he used his skills as a wrestler to win approval from the masses. Here to tell the story is wrestling historian (and Our American Stories listener) Mike Chapman. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:17

The True Story of How Curious George Escaped the Nazis

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, Louise Borden, author ofThe Journey That Saved Curious George: The True Wartime Escape of Margret and H.A. Reyshares the story of how one of the most iconic children's book characters in history escaped from the clutches of the Third Reich and into the arms of America. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

Abigail Adams and Her 7-Year-Old Son John Quincy...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/20

On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, you must know the role the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers, Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of 100Bible Verses That Made America: Defining Moments That Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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27:27

"I Was Either Going to Be The Best Drug Dealer or The...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of Our American Stories, Melvin Cole, the headmaster of PURE Youth Athletics Alliance in Memphis, tells his astonishing story of going from running cocaine rings to running a boarding school dedicated to helping kids who grew up just like he did. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

Girl with a Gun: The Annie Oakley Story

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of Our American Stories, Annie Oakley was a shooting star, a magician whose magic wand was a gun. Right-handed, left-handed, on a horse, through a mirror—she couldn’t miss. At a time when women were only expected to fire up the oven, Annie Oakley fired her way to fame as the world’s greatest sharpshooter. In her personal life, she was a sharpshooter as well. She was devoted to her marriage and her faith. Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky. Ashley is the

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9:59

A Brief History of Toilet Paper

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of Our American Stories, The History Guy tells the story of everything you've ever wanted to know—and more—about toilet paper. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

The Story of the First Black Voter in the United States

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of Our American Stories, shortly after ratifying the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibiting a citizen’s right to vote “on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude", Thomas Mundy Peterson made history and became our nation's first black voter. Here to tell this great American story is the Jack Miller Center's Editorial Officer and historian, Elliott Drago. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See

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10:49

Forgiving My Worthless Father

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/19

On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor from Kodiak Island in Alaska, Leslie Leyland Fields, shares the story of the heart-breaking relationship between her and her father...and it's not what you'd expect. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:59

"Fair Game" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/18

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 isHair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

The Story of America’s Most Famous Metaphor: “A City...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/18

On this episode of Our American Stories, if you want to know about the history of America, you must know the role the Bible played in shaping our country. Our Founding Fathers, Christian and non-Christian—were heavily influenced by the Bible. Here to share another story is Robert Morgan author of100 Bible Verses That Made America: Defining Moments That Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:49

How One Man’s Dog Taught Him New Tricks

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/18

On this episode of Our American Stories, our regular contributor and listener Paul Bauer from Minneapolis, MN brings us a story entitled “Lessons from Gizmo” ...about his best friend—his dog. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:28

The King of Snowboards: How Jake Burton Created An...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/18

On this episode of Our American Stories, the sport of Snowboarding skyrocketed when a young East Coast college graduate made some innovative designs that have lasted to this very day. Here’s our own Greg Hengler to tell us the story of Jake Burton and the sport that became a worldwide phenomenon. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:59

Bankrupt and Dying from Cancer, Ulysses S. Grant...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/18

On this episode of Our American Stories, aided by Mark Twain, the former president and Civil War hero raced to complete a literary masterpiece that saved his wife from destitution. Christopher Klein is here with the story. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

The Story of the Real Saint Patrick

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/17

On this episode of Our American Stories, buried beneath the St. Patrick’s Day symbols of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer, lies the story of a man determined to share a message with a people who made him a slave. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:16

The True Story of the Puritans

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/17

On this episode of Our American Stories, today, the word "Puritan" is often used as an insult—but who were the Puritans? Our own Greg Hengler (and others) tell the story of the men and women who tamed the wilderness and shaped what would become America in their own image—and in the image of their God. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:49

The White Union Commander of the All-Black Civil War...

Our American Stories ·

2025/03/17

On this episode of Our American Stories, Colonel Robert Gould Shaw's life was permanently altered when he readUncle Tom's Cabin.He would soon find himself leading one of the Union's first all-black regiments to see combat in the Civil War. Shaw would later be played by Matthew Broderick (I.E Ferris Bueller) in the hit 1989 movie Glory. Here to tell the story is Kirk Higgins of theBill of Rights Institute. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)See omnystudio.com/listener for

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