Irving Berlin and "God Bless America"
In 1938, as war clouds built in Europe, the popular American singer Kate Smith debuted a song written by the successful songwriter Irving Berlin. That song was "God Bless America," which has become an...
14 Touko 202410min
The Great Stone Face
Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 short story "The Great Stone Face" is the fictional account of how the geological formation of the Old Man of the Mountain in New Hampshire inspired a boy to pursue the wort...
23 Huhti 202451min
In the Presence of Soldiers: The Tennessee Maneuvers During World War II
During World War II, over a million soldiers trained for combat in Europe by taking part in maneuvers in Tennessee. In his latest podcast, Ray Notgrass discusses how the maneuvers took place and what ...
9 Huhti 202410min
Helping a Continent Be Strong and Free
Following World War II, the nations of Europe lay devastated. The threat of Communist invasion was real. Just as the United States came to the aid of Europe during World War II, the U.S. provided assi...
26 Maalis 202421min
"For Such a Time as This": The Story of Esther
God places a beautiful young woman in a position of influence. She risks her own life to save her entire people group from merciless execution. The book of Esther in the Old Testament gives the backgr...
12 Maalis 202428min
A Powerful Christian Legacy
In a time and place where racial tensions were high, one woman followed her faith in Jesus and made a profound difference in the lives of hundreds of people. In this podcast, Ray Notgrass tells about ...
27 Helmi 202413min
Much More Than a Street Name: The Story of Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, the courageous act by a simple, quiet, private citizen changed America. On the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass tells the story of Rosa Parks, including many details...
13 Helmi 202422min
How Congress Works
Congress is the branch of the federal government that enacts the laws of our land. The House and the Senate follow Constitutional guidelines, laws that Congress itself has passed, and rules and tradit...
23 Tammi 202431min
