Just a mom looking for inspiration anywhere I can find it. My journey will cover people, groups and even animals that inspire me by making the world a better place. My search for inspiration often includes a number of tangents, but always focuses on finding goodness and kindness. Everyone can use some inspiration, come join us.
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Ordinary Mom Podcasts
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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"Why live an ordinary life, when you can live an extraordinary one?" Tony Robbins, the #1 Life and Business Strategist, has helped over 50 million people from 100 countries create real and lasting change in their lives. In this podcast, he shares proven strategies and tactics so you, too, can achieve massive results in your business, relationships, health and finances. In addition to excerpts from his signature events and other exclusive, never-before-released audio content, Tony and his tea ...
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Welcome to the Ordinary Mom Podcast sessions! Ordinary Mom is a podcast that interviews ordinary every day women just like you! We will laugh, maybe cry a little, and trudge through the motherhood quicksand together…as we discuss what it means to be an ordinary woman and mom in today’s society! So put your favorite pair of mom jeans on and come on over to the beautifully ordinary side of life!
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Hey there! I’m Allyson Golden, and welcome to the Words Are Golden Podcast. I hope that as you listen, the Spirit will open your eyes and deepen your understanding of Scripture in new ways. If you’re hungry for Truth that transforms and not just “feel-good” faith, then this podcast is for you. I am an author, Bible-teacher, seminary student, dog mom, and your new friend, who gets how noisy the world can feel. I know how we have advice and opinions coming at us at all times. My heart is to re ...
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Liturgical living for the hot mess mom. Join April and Lauren as we discuss all things liturgical living, even and especially when your life is crazy and full of littles.
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Step into the lively world of the Jones family — Dad (Andrew), the ever-patient school principal; Mom (Rebecca), the heart of the home with a sharp sense of humor; and their five energetic children: Allison, Addison, Ana, Ava Grace, and little Andy. These stories are filled with family fun, sibling antics, church and school adventures, and the kinds of everyday challenges kids face — from making new friends to learning about kindness, patience, forgiveness, and more. Each episode weaves humo ...
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Just an everyday wife, mom, woman, knitter, coffee drinker, artist-at-heart, tattoo lover, {who lost over 100 lbs and is keeping it off} talking about the ordinary in life and trying to put a beautiful spin on it. Find me on Instagram: @itsjustmemeri
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Let Me Tell You A Scary Story
Ghost stories ~ Paranormal ~ Hauntings ~True Crime ~ Unexplained
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Hi there, and welcome to 'Let Me Tell You A Scary Story', which, as the name suggests, is a podcast where I read to you scary true-life stories from ordinary people. Join me here Monday to Friday as I tell tales of intrigue, the paranormal, and the outright spooky! If you have a true story of something scary that happened to you and you would like me to read it out on the show, then please send it to me at [email protected] If you enjoy this podcast, please leave me a positiv ...
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A podcast for creatives, dreamers, and anyone ready to live more boldly — Join me, Brandi Hofer, on Colour Me Happy! Each week, we dive deep with artists, makers, and inspiring humans to talk about what it really takes to live a creative life. We get honest, we laugh (a lot), sometimes we cry, and we always leave feeling a little more seen and connected. Because creativity isn’t just about making art — it’s about making a life that feels true to you. Tune in and see how we turn the everyday ...
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Do you want to make the holidays magical and memorable but life gets in the way and things end up feeling stressful instead of special? You’re in the right place. Co-hosts Emily and Heidi are two sisters and former elementary school teachers who have cracked the code on how to keep up with all the annual holidays, events, and day-to-day to-dos. They’ve learned how to bring their experience and planning in the classroom into their personal lives - and now they want to share their best tips wi ...
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Welcome to the An Ordinary Life podcast, where Anne goes into her life in Southeast Florida, her mother, and her colorful classmates at cosmotology school
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Imperfect Holiness is about finding God in the middle of real life — the laughter, the laundry, the late-night prayers. Hosted by Fallon Tridento, a Catholic mom, grad student, and storyteller, each episode offers an honest look at faith lived in the ordinary: parenting, neurodivergence, marriage, burnout, and the small graces that keep us going. Around here, we don’t aim for perfect — just present. Because sainthood starts with trying.
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Honest conversations on life’s transitions & shifts. New perspectives, finding beauty together. We are Lindsay and Shantil - two friends who love good conversation, connection, and expanding our view of the human experience. While going through our own life transitions, we began recognizing many extraordinary shifts in the ordinary lives of people around us. In awe of their ability to find beauty amidst challenge and change, we created this space to share these inspiring stories. Through thi ...
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The Speakeasy Podcast is a place to have underground conversations out loud. Whether we're diving into theology, politics, culture, real life, or the way they often all intersect, we're going to do it together, with kindness and curiosity. Hosted by Blake Guichet (known as @thegirlnamedblake online) - the best-selling author, Instagrammer, wife, & homeschool mom - the Speakeasy has a place for you, if you want it. The Speakeasy Podcast was formerly the Confessions of Crappy Christian Podcast.
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It takes a village to raise a child and connecting with fellow moms and dads leads to sharing of knowledge. That’s where Parent + #BabyBrunch comes in. Hosted by Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, the Baby Brunch | The Parenting Series podcast features fun and insightful conversations with ordinary parents doing extraordinary things. These can serve as a source of support, inspiration and advice for parents, moms and moms-to-be as we delve into the unique experiences of diverse parents.
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In the spaces between the daily commute, dirty laundry, & moments of overwhelm, there is a great mystery happening. A spiritual spot in the ordinary. Disrupt materialism and get to know this side of life (and yourself) with Laura Scappaticci, spiritual explorer, mom, and anthroposopher. Each episode includes fun, insightful conversations where we reveal the esoteric and hidden world that’s right here in front of us--so That Good May Become. Waldorf, anthroposophy, spiritual encounters and ex ...
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Hosted by Dr. Alison Kole—a triple-boarded pulmonary critical care and sleep medicine physician, reformed chronic insomniac, devoted mom, and unapologetic sleep health creator—this hit podcast takes you on the real, unfiltered journey inside the science and soul of sleep. Each week, with wisdom forged from the trenches of night shifts and the chaos of motherhood, Alison sits down with top-tier experts and ordinary people with extraordinary sleep stories, unraveling how sleep shapes happiness ...
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Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living. They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and rec ...
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Listen to the witty humor of a Southern stay at home mom and all of life's unexpected surprises in this unique show filled with everything from recipe ideas to stories of our travels. I turn ordinary days into adventures raising 2 teenage boys, homeschooling one of them and attempt to juggle it all.
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Welcome to the Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Podcast. If you like honest, vulnerable, and real stories about what it takes to not only become great, but more self-confident and bold enough to be yourself, then this show is for you. Join me each episode for inspiring, encouraging, and meaningful conversations with diverse people from all walks of life and industry. Each of my guests started as ordinary people like you and me but have accomplished extraordinary things in their lives to be c ...
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Do you feel stuck in the ordinary and (lets be honest) sometimes boring tasks of everyday life? do you ask yourself... "How can I actually enjoy Motherhood?" "How can I stop feeling overwhelm and guilt?" "How can I have a good day even when everything is going wrong?" Then friend, you'e come to the right place! I'm Megan Milakovic, a wife, mom and successful entrepreneur! I'm here to help you see your value in everyday life and turn the normal, into extraordinary!
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How did the perfect suburban mom get wrapped up with doomsday preppers and prophets? For months, the media has been chasing the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, covering the strange beliefs they shared and the disappearance of her two kids. Madness of Two digs deep into the why: Why did five people end up dead? Host Sarah Treleaven explores religious fanaticism, brainwashing, greed, and the reality that even the most ordinary people can come to believe extreme ideas.
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It's not always easy to take on a second job in order to improve your financial situation and, most the time, it's not necessary. Each Thursday, join Sarah Brumley, an ordinary wife and mom, as she details practical ways to use the income you already have to achieve your greatest goals. If you are struggling to make your family finances work for you, or just want some down-to-earth inspiration to increase your financial success, this is the podcast for you.
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Welcome to Picking Daisies, the podcast where we dive into the beautiful chaos of motherhood, womanhood, and everything in between. This show is for the moms who are juggling a thousand things, laughing through the mess, and sometimes just trying to keep it all together. We’ll be sharing real, raw stories—because life isn’t picture-perfect, and that’s okay. Whether it's the tear-jerking moments or the laugh-out-loud absurdities of mom life, Picking Daisies is here to remind you that you're n ...
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Hi guys! Kerry here. I'm an ordinary woman living an extraordinary life! I'm a wife, mother, designer, healer, room mom, & a passionate participant of spiritual pursuits. AEA is an invitation for those that are curious, wondering if there's more to life than what we're told. If you feel the call of the mystical and are curious to know what's behind the veil, you found your tribe! Join me & my guests as we explore all things metaphysical such as: energy, ET's, ascension, frequencies, parallel ...
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Brianna was born in New York and raised by a single mom of 5 kids. Through her struggles with self-worth and battling an eating disorder for over a decade, Brianna found herself packing everything in her Honda Civic and moving 3,000 miles to California where she knew no one, to chase an entrepreneur dream. She found her passion, voice, and used her scrappiness and hardships to achieve something no one ever thought she could; creating a multi-million dollar company, which she sold. But then s ...
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Still My Baby is a powerful, intimate limited series that tells the untold story of one of the most pivotal moments in modern American history - the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Told from the perspective of Lezley McSpadden, Mike Brown’s mother, this is not a courtroom drama or a political explainer. It’s a portrait of Mike’s family told by those closest to him. The series traces the years before August 9, 2014, when Lezley was a young mom and Mike was just a funny, big-hea ...
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I'm just an ordinary mom that finally made a decision to listen to her intuition to BIRTH the voice, that I so deeply needed to hear. Take a deep dive with me, as I reveal the messy, beautiful and imperfect parts of my life.Leaving you inspired and ready to take action in redesigning your LIFE - so that you can get out of your own way.
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This is no ordinary foster care podcast! I’ll feature Foster care discussions about REAL issues that foster parents have. And…. Learn how to be the most professional foster parent and affect the system, the bio parents, and the children in your home. This podcast is for anyone interested in fostering too! Listen before you take your training or during the training so you will be prepared! I’m excited to meet you so we can change foster care and the little people it serves!
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If you are looking for ways to find HOPE, HEALING, and JOY in the midst of your grief journey, this is THE podcast for you. Best selling author, media influencer and grieving mom, Sherrie Dunlevy has created this podcast for women who want to "graduate" from their pain and step back into LIVING their lives on purpose with passion and JOY. Join Sherrie as she interviews authors, thought leaders, and ordinary people who are not just surviving grief, but LIVING lives that are THRIVING even with ...
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A podcast of stories of ordinary people, bringing hope as we go through the new and unfamiliar moments of the lives of people living abroad. What does it mean to be a foreigner, really? Every month, we will be listening to people from different walks of life sharing lessons on independence, courage, resilience and more. Please follow me here on Spotify or on your favorite podcast platform. You may email me at [email protected] if you have questions/feedback Thank you! ❤️
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Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN explores extraordinary stories of hope hidden within the ordinary lives we lead. Sr. Josephine loves the transformational power and gift of stories, and their ability to reveal deep truths about the purpose and meaning of our lives. As a Catholic Christian writer, speaker, and mental health counselor, Sr. Josephine helps people discover and abide within places and relationships where they can be received wholeheartedly as gift. Journey to a new d ...
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Welcome to the "Flippside-Beyond the 9 to 6" where I indulge in candid conversations with common yet extra ordinary people who inspire to live passionately, juggling between the life that pays the bills, and the life that truly makes them happy.....
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Hangin by a thread ...and a prayer
ms.saadi or mama saadi ..better throw a handle on it ...im old school.
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A multi label multi facetted gypsy channeling her inner goddess while in disguise as an ordinary wife, business owner and mom of 3. unabashedly sharing Her, unsolicited 2 cents with the world , and for anyone who cares to hear. A managerie , of stories, ideas and opinions with a spoonful of love delivered with no, chaser. this down-sized diva tells tales that will make you , hopefully laugh, smile, get real and sometimes raw in any and areas of life.
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Freedom. Family. Full-Time Adventure. What happens when you stop following the rules and start following your soul? On this podcast, we dive into unfiltered conversations with women who’ve traded ordinary for extraordinary—and built lives of freedom, adventure, and purpose on their own terms. Hosted by travel-obsessed mom of four Kristin Lohmeyer, Doing Life Unscripted brings you the stories of bold mamas who hit the road full-time with their families, found creative ways to make money from ...
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Plain Ordinary Dragon was originally born as a concept back in 2006, while I was going through the Dale Carnegie class “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. During one of the exercises, I came to realize just how amazing each and every person in the class was, if, I took the time to really get to know & understand them. Not just the folks who have accomplished impressive feats, built businesses, hiked the Appalachian Trail, or participated in historic events, but the single mom who has ...
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My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren. She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota. From her college days in California, to her service as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold. These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now. This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our co ...
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Everyone knows how to pray to some degree, but not everyone knows how to pray and get results on a consistent basis. Have you ever wondered how to pray for healing? or how to pray for strength? or even how to pray for your family? In this series of podcasts through teachings, discussions and interviews with ordinary people, we will examine principles and practices of prayer and learn together how to pray effectively.
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Welcome to the Epics Podcast where we tell Epic Stories from Epic People. My name is Alex Wait, host of Epics Podcast. We have not been told all of the stories worth telling. Through interviews and reflection, on the Epics Podcast, we will hear from the “ordinary”, the ignored and the broken of our communities, and what their stories are. Together, we will work to gain an understanding of hardships that are unfamiliar to us. Our intention is to find a common ground with one another from whic ...
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Welcome to Shaping Freedom where we teach you how to create the change you want so you are empowered to author a life story you love to read. I am your host, Lisane Basquiat. Each week I'll speak with inspirational leaders and we'll explore and share practical ways to create extraordinary life experiences!
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Chloe (pronounced Sha-LOE) McGoogin is a former legal professional of 25+ years, turned full time creative and business consultant. You may know her as Chloe, Cool Mom, natural hair enthusiast and Founder of Baby Big Hair. She is an author, songwriter, radio personality, and content creator for many brands through her consultant business, Our R.E.A.C.H. Project. Join Chloe on a learning journey to reintroduce yourself and your God given gifts to the world! Have you taken a leap of faith and ...
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Inspiring, true stories of brave women who have overcome pain to find purpose. Courage is contagious and you will catch some from these real-life tales of ordinary women who have been through extraordinary hardships. Cowgirl is a spirit, an attitude, and a life lived with conviction, faith, and intention. Brought to you by Mary Fichtner, these heart-felt stories are intended to fill yours and encourage you to live each day with courage because behind every strong woman is a story of courage.
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Know what it takes to becoming the man you want to be is important, but knowing the steps to obtain it can be difficult. This podcast is catered around everything it takes to be called a man, from fitness goals, relationships issues, career paths, or needing help to identify with your purpose this is the podcast for you. The facilitator Gerald Davis is a certified Life Purpose coach, Certified fitness trainer, and pursuing his Masters/Ph.D in Psychology. He’s a published author with his new ...
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The Podcast is called Story Time. It is where I interview ordinary people and we talk about their extra ordinary stories. Our journey is so different yet our quest for life is often the same. Many want peace, happiness, good health and success. DM to tell story told and be interviewed. I am Crystal Bodie Smith and my calling is to Instill and Ignite Hope Passion, Vision, and Purpose. Hope you are inspired. Page Link: https://youtube.com/user/@storytimewithshoutcrystal I am Crystal Bodie Smit ...
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How 7-Eleven Helped Immigrants Build the American Dream
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On this episode of Our American Stories, when Jim Keyes took the helm of 7-Eleven, he thought he was simply turning around a struggling convenience store chain. What he discovered instead was the human story behind the brand: a nationwide network of franchise owners, many of them immigrants, working long hours behind the counter while building busi…
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My Mom Told Me to Leave the House and Not Come Back Until I Had a Job
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On this episode of Our American Stories, according to Russ Jones, his mother telling him to get out of the house and get a job in his teenage years was the best thing that ever happened to him. Russ shares the story of how a mother’s intervention and persistence led him to a lifetime of good, hard work. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstor…
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How a Hollywood Movie Inspired the North Hollywood Shootout
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On this episode of Our American Stories, often, art imitates life. This time, life imitated art. A crime inspired by the 1995 film Heat, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, would become one of the most infamous bank robberies in American history. The movie’s meticulous depiction of professional criminals, tactical planning, and high-stakes escap…
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The Story of America: In the Beginning… [Ep. 1]
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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the introductory episode of our series tracing America’s rich history and cultural foundations, Wilfred M. McClay, a professor at Hillsdale College and author of the acclaimed book Land of Hope, shares the surprising story of how America’s beginnings were shaped by religious conflict, political power, and…
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He Bought an Ice Cream Truck To Empower His Children with Down Syndrome
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Joel Wegener’s family had already learned what it meant to navigate the challenges and blessings of raising two children with Down syndrome. Then came a new idea: why not launch a small business they could run together? That idea became Special Neat Treats, a Cincinnati-based ice cream truck serving up more …
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When Pepsi Traded Soda for Soviet Submarines
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On this episode of Our American Stories, a soda company with submarines? In a bizarre twist of Cold War diplomacy, Pepsi brokered a trade deal with the Soviet Union that landed it an actual naval fleet, briefly making it the world’s sixth-largest navy by ship count. The History Guy shares the unbelievable true story of how American capitalism, Sovi…
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My Life After Firefighting: What the Job Took and What It Left Behind
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On this episode of Our American Stories, James Pritchard spent his career running toward danger as a firefighter and fire captain, responding to car wrecks, house fires, and emergencies most people spend their lives hoping never to see. What he did not expect was how much of that job would follow him home. James reflects on the life of a firefighte…
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Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross: “I Was Fired Twice and Decided I Was Unemployable”
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On this episode of Our American Stories Miami Dolphins owner and billionaire real estate developer Stephen Ross shares how being fired twice early in his career led him to conclude he was unemployable. That realization pushed him toward entrepreneurship, ultimately shaping his path to building a global real estate empire and becoming one of the mos…
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Ely S. Parker: Seneca Chief, Civil War Hero, and Grant’s Right Hand
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On this episode of Our American Stories, one was a future president, the other a Seneca warrior-turned-engineer. Together, Ulysses S. Grant and Ely S. Parker would shape the final chapter of the Civil War and the early years of Reconstruction. Parker, a brilliant mind and proud Native American, served as Grant’s personal military secretary and late…
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Throwback Thursday: A Monk and a Man Named Joe Lasagna
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Hi there, I'm Anna Dark. Welcome to 'Let Me Tell You A Scary Story,' a podcast where I read to you scary true-life stories from ordinary people. If you want an ad free experience, with bonus episodes every week, please join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/LetmetellyouaScaryStory If you have a true story of something scary that happened to y…
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Sometimes Ending the Year Strong Means Ending the Year Slowly | Erin Wilkins | Episode 396
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Welcome back to the Speakeasy Podcast—and to the very last episode of the year. To close out this season, Blake sits down with Erin Wilkins, a friend and voice she deeply trusts, to talk about something countercultural but necessary: slowing down. Erin has walked this road just a little ahead—moving from seasons of intense advocacy, visibility, and…
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Maggie Bailey: Moonshine Queen of the Kentucky Hills
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Maggie Bailey started selling moonshine in the Appalachian hills at just 17 years old and kept her bootlegging business alive for the better part of a century. Known as the “Queen of the Mountain Moonshiners,” Maggie became a local legend not just for the quality of her shine, but for the way she used her pr…
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Lewis & Clark: A Journey Told by the Historian Who Made It Legendary
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On this episode of Our American Stories, best-selling historian Stephen Ambrose brings the Lewis and Clark Expedition to life in vivid detail, sharing scenes from his acclaimed book Undaunted Courage. He retraces their journey across rivers, mountains, and tribal lands, following the Corps of Discovery from its quiet launch under Thomas Jefferson’s…
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The Football Team That Broke Baltimore's Heart
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On this episode of Our American Stories, one snowy night in 1984, a fleet of moving trucks pulled away from Baltimore carrying the Colts, their gear, and decades of history. The team was gone just like that. For fans who grew up idolizing Johnny Unitas and wearing the horseshoe with pride, it felt like a piece of the city had been ripped out. We lo…
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Inside the Museum of Bad Art Where Failure Gets Framed
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On this episode of Our American Stories, most museums exist to showcase the finest achievements in art and culture. The Museum of Bad Art does the opposite. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, MOBA proudly collects paintings that miss the mark so completely they become unforgettable. From A Mariachi in Tiananmen Square to Self Portrait as a Bird, the m…
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The Army Barracks Fight That Shut a Bully Down for Good
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On this episode of Our American Stories, they say “Don’t Mess With Texas,” and Roger Latham proved it. In 1967, this skinny Texan found himself face-to-chest with a six-foot-two barracks bully who had been terrorizing smaller recruits during air traffic control training. What started as a shove turned into a full-blown brawl that ended with one per…
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Episode 206: The Voice In The Attic / The Woman On My Steet Who Knocks on Strangers Doors
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Hi there, I'm Anna Dark. Welcome to 'Let Me Tell You A Scary Story,' a podcast where I read to you scary true-life stories from ordinary people. If you want an ad free experience, with bonus episodes every week, please join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/LetmetellyouaScaryStory Today's stories: The Voice In The Attic — from Nicole Stewart.…
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134. Wrapping Up 2025: A Raw 2025 Recap on Health, Healing & Hope
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Welcome back to Beyond the Crops for our final episode of the season! In this special solo episode, Jena is flying solo as Mary Pat is under the weather. After opening with a heartfelt prayer for health and a Christ-centered holiday season, Jena takes a moment to reflect on the year that was, the lessons learned, and what’s on the horizon for 2026.…
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The Civil War Nurse Who Founded the American Red Cross
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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Clara Barton became famous, she was a former teacher who refused to accept the limits placed on women in nineteenth-century America. When the Civil War broke out, she organized supply drives, treated wounded soldiers, and pushed her way onto battlefields where women were not supposed to go. Her work s…
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Andrew Jackson Took a Bullet, Then Took the Presidency
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On this episode of Our American Stories, before Andrew Jackson became America’s seventh president, he fought his way into history. Literally. Jackson survived gunshots, brawls, and more than a dozen duels, including one that nearly killed him. But to Jackson, this was all part of the job. Keith Hardison, former director at The Hermitage, explains h…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories regular contributor Stephen Rusiniak, a longtime writer and storyteller whose personal essays have become a favorite with listeners, shares the special way he found to honor his mom on his own birthday and why he believes she, not he, deserves all the praise. His story is a heartfelt ref…
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Fighting Crime in Downtown Los Angeles with Love, Respect, and God
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph recounts how he transformed policing on Los Angeles’ Skid Row by building real community connections rooted in trust, dignity, and compassion. Working daily with the city’s homeless population, Joseph challenged conventional law enforcement approaches and changed public percep…
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Animal House, Seinfeld, Buffy—Mark Metcalf Has Seen It All
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mark Metcalf is forever linked to one of the most memorable characters in comedy history: the rigid and relentless ROTC officer Douglas C. Neidermeyer in the 1978 film Animal House. Acting opposite John Belushi at the height of his power, Metcalf helped shape a movie that redefined American comedy. But Anima…
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Episode 205: I Think the Girl Who Hated Me Learned How to Leave Her Body / The Face In The Window
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Hi there, I'm Anna Dark. Welcome to 'Let Me Tell You A Scary Story,' a podcast where I read to you scary true-life stories from ordinary people. If you want an ad free experience, with bonus episodes every week, please join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/LetmetellyouaScaryStory Today's stories: I Think the Girl Who Hated Me Learned How to …
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They Built a Church With the Man Who Once Enslaved Them
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On this episode of Our American Stories, after the Civil War, a group of freedmen outside Dallas built a church with help from the man who had once enslaved them. That man also worshiped there. White Rock Chapel would go on to survive a flood, resist segregation, and outlast generations of change. But decades later, it faced a new threat: real esta…
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What Johnny Carson Did for the People Sitting Across From Him
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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the golden age of late-night television, no seat mattered more than the one across from Johnny Carson. For comedians, musicians, writers, and even politicians, a single appearance could change a career overnight. Mark Malkoff, author of In Love with Johnny Carson, shares the behind-the-scenes stories of h…
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That’s My Dad: A Son’s Tribute to a Life of Quiet Strength
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Roland Bitcon grew up with a father who could repair anything, build everything, and never needed to say much to say a lot. From a childhood on an Iowa farm to a Navy career that spanned decades and oceans, Russell E. Bitcon lived with purpose, humility, and grace. In this story, Roland delivers the eulogy h…
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I Picked Up "Tex" Watson Hitchhiking AFTER the Manson Murders
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On this episode of Our American Stories, after the Tate–LaBianca murders, Charles “Tex” Watson vanished—just not right away. For nearly two months, he remained in Los Angeles as the city searched for those responsible. That’s where this story begins. Our American Stories listener Patty Kingsbaker recounts the day she unknowingly gave a ride to Mans…
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Andrew Jackson’s Rise From Dirt-Poor Orphan to American Powerhouse
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Jackson was a duelist, a slaveholder, and a military hero with a serious temper. He was also the first president to claim the White House as a mandate from the common man. He shattered the political elite, crushed the national bank, and left behind a legacy that is still being debated. Dr. Bradley J. …
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Episode 204: We Went Into an Abandoned Church in the Daytime. Something There Took an Interest in Us
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Hi there, I'm Anna Dark. Welcome to 'Let Me Tell You A Scary Story,' a podcast where I read to you scary true-life stories from ordinary people. If you want an ad free experience, with bonus episodes every week, please join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/LetmetellyouaScaryStory Today's stories: We Went Into an Abandoned Church in the Dayti…
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Michelle Leopold, Emmy-Award winner for One Pill, Mom, and Business Owner of Five Ace Hardware Stores
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Michelle and Trevor Leopold (Michelle Leopold / Fox News) One Tough Momma No words can ease the pain of a mother who's lost her son. I know what this is like having lost my brother in 1999. Please join me and Michelle in this hopeful heartache of a story that has given her a new purpose worth fighting for: Love and Life Michelle shares about her be…
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It’s Never Too Late: Catherine Rains on Choosing Your Creative Dream at 50
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You don’t need the whole plan. You just need the courage to begin—and the right people around you. - Brandi What if that creative dream you’ve been quietly carrying for decades isn’t too late… but right on time? Catherine Rains is back on the Colour Me Happy podcast, and this conversation is a powerful reminder that creativity doesn’t run on a dead…
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On this episode of Our American Stories, every Sunday, Our American Stories host Lee Habeeb speaks with Mitchel "Big Mitch" Rutledge, who has spent more than forty years serving a life sentence in Alabama. Each call traces the shape of faith, regret, and forgiveness inside a place built for punishment. This time, Mitch revisits the uncertain two we…
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As a new year begins, the Jones family steps into the quiet promise of fresh starts. At Glendale Christian Academy, two new sisters—Emma and Evelyn Patton—arrive carrying both hope and uncertainty, and the Jones children learn that new beginnings often unfold through simple acts of kindness, patience, and courage. At home and at school, conversatio…
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Hess Trucks: The Christmas Tradition That Started at a Gas Station
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On this episode of Our American Stories, in 1964, Leon Hess set out to give children something fun and affordable at his gas stations—and ended up creating a toy truck that lit up, rolled out, and quickly sold out. Sixty years later, Hess Trucks have become a holiday tradition, with collectors, families, and fans marking each annual release like a …
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The Night Apollo 8 Read the Bible From Lunar Orbit
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On this episode of Our American Stories, on Christmas Eve 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to orbit the Moon. Joined by astronomer and broadcaster Steve Kates, known as Dr. Sky, they recall the moment the astronauts read from the Book of Genesis, uniting millions of listeners on Earth during a tense and historic holiday season in …
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Our American Stories listener and regular contributor Stephen Rusiniak shares the story of the time he worked in a nursing home as a teenager and what happened when Santa made an unexpected visit. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Silent Night: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Christmas Carol
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On this episode of Our American Stories, on Christmas Eve in 1818, in a snow-covered Austrian village, a broken organ forced a last-minute change. What came next was history. Two men—one a priest, the other a schoolteacher—scribbled out a carol for guitar and voice and performed it that night by candlelight. “Silent Night” would go on to become the…
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How One Man Became Santa in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
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On this episode of Our American Stories, in the chaotic weeks following Hurricane Katrina, John Rogers never planned to become Santa; he simply found himself in a position to help and chose to act. What followed was an unexpected Christmas for children who had lost their homes, their routines, and nearly everything familiar. Support the show (https…
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“White Christmas” and the Jewish Immigrant Who Wrote It
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On this episode of Our American Stories, for generations, “White Christmas” has served as the soundtrack to the holiday season. Its lyrics and melody helped define what Christmas sounds like in America, shaping holiday music for decades. Yet the man who wrote it, Irving Berlin, did not celebrate Christmas. He arrived in the United States as a Jewis…
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How Washington Irving Reinvented the Meaning of Christmas
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Christmas today feels timeless. December 25 arrives with trees, carols, family dinners, and familiar rituals passed down for generations. But in early America, Christmas caused trouble. Celebrations spilled into the streets. Drinking, violence, and disorder followed. Some towns had had enough; they banned Ch…
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Merry (belated) Christmas and welcome to "dead week"—that weird, quiet stretch between Christmas and New Year when nobody knows what day it is… and honestly, it's kind of wonderful. This is the final Friday of the year, which means we're wrapping up the Ending Well series—seven weeks of looking back at 2025, redeeming the hard parts, and hunting do…
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Throwback Thursday: Listener Call in: The Shadow Man at the End of my Bed
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Hi there, I'm Anna Dark. Welcome to 'Let me tell you a Scary Story,' a podcast where I read to you scary true-life stories from ordinary people. If you want an ad free experience, with bonus episodes every week, please join our Patreon: \https://www.patreon.com/cw/LetmetellyouaScaryStory Today's stories are: First Story: The Shadow Man that haunts …
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