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What many people don't know is that Abraham Lincoln was not the first attempted Presidential assassination.  Of course, we all know that he did not survive the shooting, but there was another attempt on a president's life and his name was Andrew Jackson.  This story has two very odd parts - 1) The assination was attempted, but he was not shot and 2) The court's decision from this clear murderest attempt was not what anyone thought the decision would be.    Listen to this story and learn what is still being used today.  

This "You Are There" is about remembering and honoring our veterans who fought to keep us free and safe.   We need to remember why we have a Memorial Day and not treat it as a day to shop for great deals, but to talk to families that lost that loved one fighting for our country.    

To be a hero you don't necessarily have to save someone from a burning building, or jump into freezing water to save someone from drowning - we are told in Webster's Dictionary what the true hero can be.   Listen and remember and honor those who have given their last full measure of devotion in war for our America. 

Did you know that Jesus came to earth to do something that he did not want to do?  

This is the true story of one of the most dramatic efforts to burn our U.S. Flag in front of 10's of thousands of people and on television.    Some believe that our flag is just a piece of cloth.  But just like our Bible, it's just not paper writings, it is a powerful picture of what we must know about our country and our American Flag, the red for sacrifice, the white for seeking purity as a nation and a people, and blue to remind us that our powerful help comes from Almighty God.   This is a great story, and make sure to listen to the end to see what the crowd did after the flag was saved.  

Question: Have you made yourself to believe that because you aren't some superstar at what you do that you don't have anything to offer in life to anyone?  The truth is this, we all have something to give and each of us is an important part of God's Plan for our country.  The story today is about doing. After you hear the story, pass it on and encourage others to never stop doing.

Today, all around the world people believe that one of the largest ship wrecks ever was the Titanic.  But did you know that in April of 1865, there was a shipwreck that killed more people than the Titanic and it happened on the Mississippi River in the U.S.    And, there were more passengers killed than the Titanic.     Listen, learn, enjoy!   Jerry Stewart

It is hard to believe that there was ever a time in our America when citizens would be disallowed from participating in anything that our nation has to offer.   But there was a time that Negros could not play in Major Leagure Baseball - this story today is about one Major League Team owner who decided to be the first to bring in a Negro on his team.    This is an amazing story of courage and determination that cannot be ignored. 

With St Patrick's Day behind us, there are many who do not know the story behind why we have this holiday.  Some think it is for the Green Beer and the Irish Stew, but there is a great story of how St. Patrick's Day began.    You will be enlightened if you haven't heard this true story before.

With all of the strange stories I tell about our U.S History, you may think that you have heard them all.   But the story that I am about to tell you today may be the "strangest strange story" you have ever heard.   Be prepared!

It's been a long time since I learned the Pledge of Allegiance, as those in our third grade class recited it to our teacher and finished with a perfect presentation.  Our teacher said she noticed that we all knew the words perfectly, but it just seemed like it was memorized with no heart behind the words.   Then she began quoting the pledge back to us with the heart of the document included.   Since that day, I have never forgotten what the Pledge of Allegiance is all about.   Enjoy,

Have you ever wondered if you will ever do anything so dramatically and selfless that you would be considered a hero?  It may be different than you think.   I am sending the YAT feature early this week as we will be out of the studio for a few days.

Love is a wonderful and beautiful thing, it can bring joy to your life, more joy than just about anything else.  But what happens when the love is sadly lost?     Here is such a story.

This is a good true story about character and how you handle yourself.  We all need to remember that how we react is a good teaching moment for those watching you.   We can all learn from this story.    

If you are like me, you are still thinking about what 2025 will look like - like a dream.   I've always been a great dreamer, but so many of my dreams didn't go as far as I wanted. But this story you are hearing and my radio features that run every week were a dream of mine long ago and for 25 years now, you have been hearing me tell you my dreams. So give it a try and write a story and send it to me.    God bless, Jerry Stewart

We are now into this new year 2025 and many resolutions have been made, and many may have already been broken.     My new year's resolution is to live above my hardships and give them to God.  To seek first what God tells me instead of listening to my own thoughts.  To be kind to others and have a listening ear for those who need it.   Listen to this story

Normally, when the Washington Monument is honored during our America's Father's Day week, we are honoring God because he is our Nation's Father.   However, allow me to give us a little "spin" on this story this week.  HINT - Why was the Plague at the very top of the Monument placed so high that not one human eye can see it?   HINT Tip - Maybe it's meant for only God to see???   Think about it!   Jerry Stewart

Merry Christmas! Can something very sad ever turn into a story that is so very hopeful?    

Can you believe there was a time when during a war that the soldiers quit fighting and laid down their guns and swords.  Listen to this story and be amazed.

Have you heard about the possibility of a 4th Wiseman?  They believe there could have been a 4th named Artaban. Listen and see if you agree.

We have all heard the poem "Twas The Night Before Christmas", in fact, many of us can actually quote a big part of the poem.     But I've been taking a look inside the poem and discovered that I may know a lot of the poem, but I didn't know the backstory of the poem..     Please take some time to read a lot of the inside information that goes with the poem, because it is all very interesting and you will know more because after you read it, you will feel like you are there. 

The story is about a brave young man, his name is Squanto, who  was sent unknowingly by God to help the Pilgrims. Your listeners will love what Squanto brings to Thanksgiving to make it a blessing to those Pilgrims.   Happy Thanksgiving!

We have been working hard to come up with some special Veterans Day programs.    So here we go - enjoy yourself, pray for our vets and honor God.

On Halloween morning, 1938, Orson Welles awoke to find himself the most talked about man in America. The night before, Welles and his Mercury Theatre on the Air had performed a radio adaptation of H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, converting the 40-year-old novel into fake news bulletins describing a Martian invasion of New Jersey. Some listeners mistook those bulletins for the real thing, and their anxious phone calls to police, newspaper offices, and radio stations convinced many journalists that the show had caused nationwide hysteria.  Listen to this story.

What's on your mind these days? Does it seem that there are times when you have plenty to think about, but other things get in the way.   What about our upcoming presidential elections? Are you stumped?    What about praying?  Have you taken your vote to the Lord?  Do that now!

We all must remember the day that we were attacked and that it could happen again, but how we react to something this horrible shows how strong of a country we are.   This will remind us that we have a greater power that will never leave us no matter what we are going through.

We think there is so much evil out there today, it has always been in our nation's history, take a listen to this story.

The greatness of a nation is not defined by its buildings or its structures or its accomplishments. No, the greatness of a nation is defined by the great character of its people. Let us never forget that.   What are you doing to improve the character and moral fiber of our America?

Have you ever been so far down with hope that you want to just give up?  Listen to this story of one man who didn't give up but fought through the tough times.

Everyone has heard the story of the 56 delegates coming together to sign the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, but did you know that there was another man that to this day remains a mystery.   Don't miss this story.

In 1955, it was determined that our military should have a code of conduct. Listen carefully and realize that the military have to follow these codes and they do.

Let us remember these brave veterans who have fought the good fight for our freedom.  

How do you honor the Veterans?  Listen to this story

What does it mean to be honorable?  Listen to this story.

This story will grab your heart and remind that we should be thankful in every situation and spread the love to those that have served or are serving today.  A little goes a long way!

A few nights ago, on June 4th, the Texas Rangers were playing in Miami and they were wearing a #4 on their uniforms in remembrance of Baseball Great, Lou Gehrig.  I have done multiple stories of him over the last 20 years, but I had forgotten just how great of a player he was, but he wasn't just a great player, he was the best person I knew in baseball.    Let your listeners learn, maybe for the first time about this great baseball player, Lou Gehrig.  

Let me start by saying a sincere thank you if you are a veteran who has served to keep us free.    So many people today, especially our young people and our children have come to believe that war is more of a video game than true life.  I believe along with my wife Kelly, that we would not have our freedom if it were not for our veterans, God is obviously the foundational strength for our freedom, but God does need the help of brave men and women who love Him and America to give what they have.  That is why I love to do these programs so that our nation will always know the great price paid, but do we really know the great price paid?    God bless you and see you on Monday for our Memorial Day special "One Final Salute".   Jerry Stewart

This story is not about a happening in America, but I need for you to hear it - and pass the message of great Sacrifice of life along to remind us all  of the sacrifices made to spread the Word.  We all need to think about what we would be willing to die for?

When I was watching the news recently I saw a man attempting to burn our Flag in our America. That's got to be just about the worst way to treat our Nation.   The story you are about to hear is such a story - but it was in Dodger Stadium with about 30,000 watching when those two men came on the field with a flag and gasoline.   What we need today is for all Patriots to stand for our Flag   God Bless America!! 

Today people long for a successful life.  They want everything to go quite well and other to see that they have made a good run of it with their life. But what is the criteria or the list of those items that will set your character? The podcast today is about one man, George Washington, who had everything to show of all of his magnificent characters, but interestingly enough, the list of his qualities is not the same as ours. Listen to this story and be amazed of what George Washington thought that his greatest character should be.

Today is a powerful day representing the most destructive act by mankind in all of our History - the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.   It is hard to believe that Mankind could have ever been so cruel.   But even more unbelievable is that as the crowds circled Jesus with Hate, He was at the same time Asking His Father to forgive them for just what they had done.   Let us take this day, this time, to remember that "God so loved the world - that he freely gave His One and Only Son to forgive them and take away their Sins"."   "Greater Love Hath No Man Than This!"

One of the most powerful speeches in our American history was a speech by Theodore Roosevelt which has come to be named "Get in the Arena".   It is a Speech for our Day now which tells us to get out of the Audience Seating and to bring ourselves into the Arena - If we do not all get into the Arena - the Battle cannot be won.   Let us all put our Hearts where the Trouble is - IN THE ARENA!   God Bless America  

The Boston Tea Party - did you know that it was the 1773 American protest against British taxation?    

When troubles come to a person, a family, or a Nation - is it good or bad!   Listen to a very smart person in our history who knew a lot about Trouble.   God Bless America.

The story of Eugene Orowitch. You say, "Hold it - I don't know that name". That would be true for most of us, but we all know him if we use his Stage Name.

A very unusual and very sad Valentine's Story that is a true story that involved 2 Presidents

I have a very serious story to share with you this week, and our America may not be that far from being on the front page of this one.   Take a listen, then let me know your Thoughts!   I Love America - how about we get going this week to save ourselves and our America and us from our downward Spiral of Greatness!   Who wants in???  

During our American Civil War, Eating Black Eyed Peas Came To Be Good Luck - Really? How So?

Thanks so much for your continued support of my Stories that I tell about our America and our great need to learn from those Great Americans from our past.   Kelly and I are committed to giving our ALL to God to see our Efforts make our Nation Stronger and Wiser.   Have a great time with this Story - it is very sad to hear the story, but the lesson learned is so very important not to forget.   Happy New Year!!   Jerry Stewart  

Have you ever heard a story about a 4th Wise Man? I've never heard the story told by anyone but me.   Listen to the Story, then let me know if you've heard it before.   Merry Christmas!

This story is about a young boy who was from a family with very little.  He saw the baby Jesus at the nativity and asked the baby Jesus if He could get him a red wagon.   Oh the love and faith of a young child.