Marker 01

Marker 02

Marker 03

Marker 04

On this episode of Our American Stories, Elliot Lurie wrote one of the most recognizable songs of the early 70s, and he eventually went on to a "real job"... as a senior executive at 20th Century Fox.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, Elliot Lurie wrote one of the most recognizable songs of the early 70s, and he eventually went on to a "real job"... as a senior executive at 20th Century Fox.
<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate">Support the show</a> (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

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.

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.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Elliot Lurie: From Brooklyn to "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)"

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/18244ee3-e866-4009-bfa9-af0101460023/transcript

On this episode of Our American Stories, when the Constitutional Convention opened in 1787, the United States was less than a decade old and already struggling. The Articles of Confederation had created a loose union of states with a Congress that lacked the power to tax, enforce laws, or stabilize the economy. By 1787, many leaders believed the country could not continue as it was.

The men who met in Philadelphia were not unanimous in their views, but they shared a belief that reform was necessary. What began as a plan to amend the existing system became an effort to draft an entirely new Constitution. As part of our ongoing Story of Us—Story of America series, Bill McClay, the author of Land of Hope, shares the riveting story of the start of the Constitutional Convention and how the men there set out to create a document meant to last

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, when the Constitutional Convention opened in 1787, the United States was less than a decade old and already struggling. The Articles of Confederation had created a loose union of states with a Congress that lacked the power to tax, enforce laws, or stabilize the economy. By 1787, many leaders believed the country could not continue as it was. The men who met in Philadelphia were not unanimous in their views, but they shared a belief that reform was necessary. What began as a plan to amend the existing system became an effort to draft an entirely new Constitution. As part of our ongoing <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ouramericanstories.com%2Fpodcast%2Fthe-story-of-america-series&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C8034c6acff404d3ebd9808df1351fa2c%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639250914971349619%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Av2imMIw8FXL4Vlbyx%2F4sNO%2Fkf%2F6yxjTwH7U0OWMgOk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5" data-ogsc="">Story of Us&mdash;Story of America</a> series, Bill McClay, the author of <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLand-Hope-Invitation-Great-American%2Fdp%2F1594039372&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C8034c6acff404d3ebd9808df1351fa2c%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639250914971374920%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GSLzCVLjco%2F5c5FzZ2nX%2Bj%2BQ1H1mPFJZBJjVfyRKVSs%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6" data-ogsc="">Land of Hope</a>, shares the riveting story of the start of the Constitutional Convention and how the men there set out to create a document meant to last
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

The Story of America: The Framers and the Summer of 1787 [Ep. 9]

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/3122b860-a67d-4824-938b-b4c800721efc/transcript

On this episode of Our American Stories, when the Founding Fathers set out to shape a new nation, they looked to Scripture for wisdom. Many were not traditional churchgoers, but nearly all believed that moral order came from faith.

Robert Morgan, author of 100 Bible Verses That Made America, shares the story of how biblical teaching influenced America’s earliest leaders and how those ideas became part of the nation’s identity.

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, when the Founding Fathers set out to shape a new nation, they looked to Scripture for wisdom. Many were not traditional churchgoers, but nearly all believed that moral order came from faith. Robert Morgan, author of <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBible-Verses-That-Made-America%2Fdp%2F0785222111&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C8034c6acff404d3ebd9808df1351fa2c%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639250914971324330%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ihFj7akX91dj74Y0clwSwu2Lt1EJgkKPj6NAcMwQwdg%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="">100 Bible Verses That Made America</a>, shares the story of how biblical teaching influenced America&rsquo;s earliest leaders and how those ideas became part of the nation&rsquo;s identity.
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

Why the Founding Fathers Believed Faith and Freedom Were Inseparable

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/4fe7cf59-e3f0-43bb-9f08-b4c800721e0a/transcript

On this episode of Our American Stories, The American Revolution had created an independent country. It had not yet created a government capable of holding that country together. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress struggled to raise money, regulate commerce, enforce its decisions, or settle disputes among the states. By the 1780s, George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and others feared the young republic might not survive unless something changed.

Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College and author of The Founders' Key, shares the story of how that crisis led delegates to Philadelphia in 1787, intending to repair the Articles and ultimately convinced them to replace them. At the heart of their work was a difficult question: How do you create a government strong enough to govern without making it powerful enough to threaten the liberty it exists to protect?

Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)

On this episode of Our American Stories, The American Revolution had created an independent country. It had not yet created a government capable of holding that country together. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress struggled to raise money, regulate commerce, enforce its decisions, or settle disputes among the states. By the 1780s, George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and others feared the young republic might not survive unless something changed. Larry P. Arnn, president of Hillsdale College and author of <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.hillsdale.edu%2Fproducts%2Fthe-founders-key-larry-p-arnn&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C8034c6acff404d3ebd9808df1351fa2c%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639250914971294566%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UVxtFlpjvq5vQfvc9tO1h6n0ueiwXrxcFA06SlYRsTs%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">The Founders' Key</a>, shares the story of how that crisis led delegates to Philadelphia in 1787, intending to repair the Articles and ultimately convinced them to replace them. At the heart of their work was a difficult question: How do you create a government strong enough to govern without making it powerful enough to threaten the liberty it exists to protect?
Support the show (<a href="https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)">https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)</a>

How America's First Constitution Failed

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/5eb8a248-e9f3-42cd-9dc2-b4c800721dee/transcript

Elliot Lurie: From Brooklyn to "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)"

In 1 playlist(s)

Our American Stories

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips