Podcasts about Plank

Most people learn American history through famous battles, the founding fathers, and well-known landmarks, but some of the most powerful stories come from small, forgotten places that never make it into textbooks. In this episode, Fort Plank historian Ken D. Johnson reveals the hidden Revolutionary War history of Fort Plank and New York's Mohawk Valley, and how one obscure frontier fort shaped the lives of families, soldiers, and communities for generations. Ken shares how a simple genealogical curiosity about his own ancestors turned into a decades-long mission: preserving the stories of the ordinary men, women, and children who defended and rebuilt the Mohawk Valley. What began as researching family roots led him deep into merchant ledgers, military orders, land claims, church records, and personal journals, evidence that allowed him to reconstruct the true story of Fort Plank and its people with remarkable precision. Rather than rewriting history with modern opinions, Ken focuses on documented facts and first-person accounts, which he compiles in works like “In Defense of the Facts: An Ongoing Search for Fort Plank” and “The Bloodied Mohawk.” You'll hear why Fort Plank was far more than just a military outpost. Built on the remnants of a French and Indian War site, it became a critical commissary fort, supplying food, candles, and essentials to Revolutionary troops based on complex ration systems. After the war, when local families returned to burned-out farms and ruined homes, they didn't leave the fort to rot, they repurposed its materials to rebuild barns, houses, and livelihoods, turning a symbol of war into the foundation of a renewed community. Ken also explains how financial records and account books can unlock family and local history in ways birth and death records never could. By tracking payments, debts, and land transfers, he has uncovered relationships and corrected long-standing genealogical assumptions, like tracing a supposed “Bowman” connection back to the more accurate “Bauer” family through a single, telling transaction. His work shows how genealogy and local history are inseparable, and how understanding one brings the other into focus. https://youtu.be/WXxHZQGAEM4?si=XWLGjiuo8Qn6I_53 If you're interested in genealogy, Revolutionary War history, the Mohawk Valley, or simply understanding where you come from, this episode will change how you think about the past. Ken shares practical starting points for tracing your own roots, why talking to grandparents and elders matters, and how knowing your family's story can give you deeper identity, pride, and perspective. To explore further, visit FortPlank.org, where you'll find research links, contact information, and details on Ken's books and ongoing discoveries about Fort Plank and the Mohawk Valley. Quotes: “In my mind it's not really genealogy, and in my mind it's not really history; it's just this is the way it was, and this is how it happened.”  “You will never, not ever, ever understand your family until you understand the history;  and you'll never understand the history until you understand the families.”  “No one else studies this place, no one else wants to maintain it, nobody else wants to preserve the memories, and so it's kind of a self‑imposed duty.”  Contact Details: Explore Ken D. Johnson's Official Website Visit Ken D. Johnson's Facebook Page Get a Copy of The Bloodied Mohawk on Amazon Get a Copy of In Defense of the Facts: An Ongoing Search for Fort Plank on Amazon

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Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this Father's Day edition of the show talking about the Knicks' championship parade! Did Arnie actually end up going? That leads into a discussion on the USMNT's hot start in the World Cup... How much has the USA's early success affected our interest in the rest of the tournament? They also discuss some NFL offseason storylines as we continue through the offseason and get ready for training camps. They set the stage for Tuesday's NBA Draft, debating whether it's the deepest pool of talent we've seen in recent memory. Vegas insider and friend of the show Todd Fuhrman joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week of sports. Arnie and Plank weigh in on the latest in LeBron James' looming free agency decision along with Giannis' potentially imminent trade out of Milwaukee. Plus, reacting to the news that Brendan Sorsby has entered the NFL's supplemental draft... Who should take a chance on the polarizing young QB?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts on the Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years! They give the Knicks their flowers, breaking down where this ranks among NYC championships in history, along with where Jalen Brunson falls among all-time Knicks. Then they break things down from the Spurs side of things, discussing what needs to be done this offseason in order to eventually get over the hump. The guys also talk about the World Cup, reacting to Team USA's dominant win over Paraguay and debating whether a strong run from USMNT would increase interest in soccer in the US. Later, Arnie and Plank react to the Carolina Hurricanes beating the Vegas Golden Knights to win the Stanley Cup Final. Vegas insider and Golden Knights fan Todd Furman joins the show to weigh in with some thoughts and share some of his favorite bets heading into the week of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The only behavior you control is your own. The world gives you plenty of reasons to be angry. Scripture gives you a different instruction—take the plank out of your own eye first. That is Matthew 7. And it is not a suggestion. This week on the show, host Colonel Richard J. Mendelow and guest Pastor Steve Dennis bring one of the most downloaded conversations of the year back to the airwaves. Anger, integrity, and what it actually looks like to be a Christian in a world that is working hard to provoke you into being anything but. Before you can be the man God is calling you to be—as a Christian, a husband, a father—you have to be honest about what is actually driving your thoughts, your words, and your reactions. Is it Scripture? Or is it the world? Make time for a conversation that will make you ask the hard questions about the man you see in the mirror. Hear the show on CourageousChristianity.today, on KKHT.com, iHeart Radio, or on select podcast platforms. Courageous Christianity is a public non-profit ministry with a mission to equip Christian men for the spiritual battlefield in order to glorify God and create godly change. We give voice to this mission through “Courageous Christianity with Richard Mendelow,” a weekly radio show and podcast that speaks to the intersection of our faith and the secular world. Here’s how you can stand with us:– Subscribe, rate, and review this podcast to help others find it.– Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.– Donate to help keep us on the air and support our mission to equip Christian warriors for the spiritual battlefield. Your support makes it possible for us to continue encouraging and equipping men to walk in the Truth, lead with strength, and impact the world for Christ. To listen to previous episodes, learn more, or give, visit CourageousChristianity.today. God bless and Semper Fi!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts on the NBA Finals through the first two games! With Arnie's Knicks up 2-0, how confident is he feeling about the series as a whole? How much of a chance do we give the Spurs at making things interesting? Who would be the Finals MVP if the series ended today? Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts, talk about the Stanley Cup Final, and share some of his favorite bets heading into a big week of sports. Later, Arnie and Plank talk some NFL, reacting to the blockbuster trade sending Myles Garrett to the Rams for Jared Verse and multiple draft picks... Are they no-brainer Super Bowl favorites at this point? Plus, discussing the Chicago Bears' potential move to Indiana!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Chris Plank and Arnie Spanier open up this week's show with their thoughts and reactions to the Spurs beating the Thunder in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals! They do a postmortem on OKC's season, debating what changes (if any) are needed going forward. Then the guys start setting the stage for the NBA Finals, taking a look at the biggest storylines and logging their official predictions for how things will play out. Vegas insider Todd Fuhrman joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some betting insights as we head into another big week of sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Preacher: Jason Min Title: The Plank and the Speck Sermon Series: Life Reimagined Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6 (NIV)