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 Apr 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 Apr 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 Mars 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 Mars 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 Feb 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 Feb 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 Jan 202431min
God is the Author of Government
The relationship between Christians and the secular government has been filled with tension since the early days of the church. In the latest Exploring History podcast, Ray Notgrass examines Paul's te...
9 Jan 202417min
