Craig's Lesson: "Be Sociable"

The Man Who Wrote 'I'll Fly Away'

On this episode of Our American Stories, Kent Nerburn, author of Letters to My Son: A Father's Wisdom on Manhood, Life, and Love tells the story of how one friend changed his life forever by simply telling him to be sociable. Betsy and Elaine, the granddaughters of one of the most important Gospel music composers of all time, Albert E. Brumley, tell us how he came to write over 800 songs, including "I'll Fly Away" and "Turn Your Radio On", and obtain countless awards to his name.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Kent Nerburn, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Letters-My-Son-Treasure-Forever/dp/1452153817">Letters to My Son: A Father's Wisdom on Manhood, Life, and Love</a> tells the story of how one friend changed his life forever by simply&nbsp;telling him to be sociable. Betsy and Elaine, the granddaughters of one of the most important Gospel music composers of all time, Albert E. Brumley, tell us how he came to write over 800 songs, including "I'll Fly Away" and "Turn Your Radio On", and obtain countless awards to his name.
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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.

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.

EP288: Craig's Lesson - "Be Sociable" and The Man Who Wrote 'I'll Fly Away'

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