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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story come to us from a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Here’s Fernando Arroyo.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, our next story come to us from a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Here’s Fernando Arroyo.
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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.

My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul: The Good, the Bad and the Ultimate Victory of an American Hero

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for years, Bill Corum lived as an enforcer in the Kansas City underworld, surrounded by violence, drugs, money, and power. He smuggled guns, dealt cocaine, spent time in prison, and admits he was willing to kill for money. None of it brought him peace.

In his remarkable story, Bill shares how a dramatic encounter with God changed his life, leading him from a life of crime to decades of prison ministry and redemption. Bill's book, The Ultimate Pardon, is a must read.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for years, Bill Corum lived as an enforcer in the Kansas City underworld, surrounded by violence, drugs, money, and power. He smuggled guns, dealt cocaine, spent time in prison, and admits he was willing to kill for money. None of it brought him peace. In his remarkable story, Bill shares how a dramatic encounter with God changed his life, leading him from a life of crime to decades of prison ministry and redemption. Bill's book,&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F0989524906%3Flv%3Dshuf%26channelId%3D500%26plpRedirect%3DmhFallback&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C0e8bf5acbd1d41ff552608deed953c34%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639209422451186664%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iW0CP6WyMKMxDokYwDozQZhPfeW5TGj%2FM%2B3aGS8y%2Fn8%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5" data-ogsc="">The Ultimate Pardon</a>, is a must read.
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I Once Killed for Money. Then I Couldn't Bear to Hurt a Grasshopper

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language—this time exploring the phrase “put a sox in it” and others. His book, Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases, uncovers the quirky roots behind the words we use every day. Be sure to check it out!

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Andrew Thompson shares another slice of his guide to understanding the baffling mini-mysteries of the English language&mdash;this time exploring the phrase &ldquo;put a sox in it&rdquo; and others. His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FHair-Dog-Paint-Town-Red%2Fdp%2F1612436684&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C0e8bf5acbd1d41ff552608deed953c34%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639209422451162958%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=laXt4r0otK4%2FV5Wh12%2FLBCL6iNm8zNQwGqNH2xdvUOE%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4" data-ogsc="">Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red: The Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions and Fun Phrases</a>, uncovers the quirky roots behind the words we use every day. Be sure to check it out!
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“Put a Sock in It” and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 18)

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for years, author Leslie Leyland Fields believed the best stories belonged to other people. Then her literary agent challenged her to write the one book she never wanted to write: her own memoir.

Leslie, a regular contributor to Our American Stories, shares how writing Surviving the Island of Grace forced her to confront the deeper story beneath her experiences living on a remote Alaska island, transforming not only her writing but her understanding of grace, healing, and the power of telling the truth about our own lives.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, for years, author Leslie Leyland Fields believed the best stories belonged to other people. Then her literary agent challenged her to write the one book she never wanted to write: her own memoir. Leslie, a regular contributor to&nbsp;Our American Stories, shares how writing&nbsp;<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F0980082595%3Flv%3Dshuf%26channelId%3D500%26plpRedirect%3DmhFallback&amp;data=05%7C02%7CUraelBlackshear%40iheartmedia.com%7C0e8bf5acbd1d41ff552608deed953c34%7C122a527e5b714eba878d9810b495b9e3%7C0%7C0%7C639209422451139275%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CGMb6soq9lR7uwBz9rimVpvDfQ4IzwbxLwc6KA6kiPY%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3" data-ogsc="">Surviving the Island of Grace</a>&nbsp;forced her to confront the deeper story beneath her experiences living on a remote Alaska island, transforming not only her writing but her understanding of grace, healing, and the power of telling the truth about our own lives.
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How the Memoir I Never Wanted to Write Changed My Life

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My Battles in Fallujah to the Battle for My Soul: The Good, the Bad and the Ultimate Victory of an American Hero

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