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Lives Worth Believing In is an inspirational narrative podcast about real people whose lives sound almost impossible, yet truly happened. Each episode explores the story of someone who faced loss, failure, discrimination, poverty, illness, rejection, or a defining moment, and still found a way to move forward. These are not perfect lives or simple success stories. They are human journeys filled with doubt, setbacks, contradictions, and choices that changed everything. With an emotional, cinematic, and intimate tone, the show is designed for adult listeners who love powerful life stories, ...

An inspiring memoir from the frontlines of history by the award-winning 60 Minutes correspondent. Don’t ask the meaning of life. Life is asking, what’s the meaning of you? With this provocative question, Truth Worth Telling introduces us to unforgettable people who discovered the meaning of...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Senator John McCain tells the story of his great American journey, from the U.S. Navy to his electrifying campaign for the presidency in 2000, interwoven with heartfelt portraits of the mavericks who have inspired him through the years. After five and a half years as a...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Senator John McCain tells the story of his great American journey, from the U.S. Navy to his electrifying campaign for the presidency in 2000, interwoven with heartfelt portraits of the mavericks who have inspired him through the years. After five and a half years as a...

From the youngest living recipient of the Medal of Honor, an extraordinary inspirational memoir that will change the life of every reader. “Kyle displayed a heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations” —President Barack Obama, at Kyle Carpenter's Medal of Honor...

Soon to be a major motion picture: the true story of the man put in charge of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, and a testament to the enduring power of family, grief, love, fear, frustration, and courage. Just days after September 11, 2001, Kenneth Feinberg was appointed to administer the...

"The one book you must read if you have any hope of understanding what our fine American soldiers are up against in Afghanistan.” —Former Congressman Charlie Wilson From the author of the award-winning THE LAST SEASON, the untold story of the U.S. Army Special Forces team that conquered the...

The United States' role in saving Europe's intellectual elite from the Nazis is often told as a tale of triumph, which in many ways it was. America welcomed Albert Einstein and Enrico Fermi, Hannah Arendt and Herbert Marcuse, Rudolf Carnap and Richard Courant, among hundreds of other physicists, philosophers, mathematicians, historians, chemists, and linguists who transformed the American academy. Yet for every scholar who survived and thrived, many, many more did not. In this rigorously researched book, Laurel Leff rescues from obscurity scholars who were deemed "not worth saving". 

Dive into the intriguing world of Patience Worth, where the spirited conversations between a 17th-century woman and Mrs. Curran, a socialite from St. Louis in 1913, unfold. Were these interactions a genuine connection with the spirit realm, or merely an elaborate ruse? The exchanges are marked by a quick-witted charm and an authenticity that seems impossible to feign, with Mrs. Currans vivid portrayals of English life and nature despite never having set foot in England herself. A trained musician, Mrs. Curran surprised many by channeling poetic communications that captivated her friends and ...

From the humble beginnings of a frontier army camp, Fort Worth transformed into a city as cattle drives, railroads, oil, and national defense drove its economy. During the tremendous growth, the landscape and cultural imprint of the city changed drastically, and much of Cowtown was lost to history. Witness the birth of western swing music and the death of a cloud dancer. See mansions of the well-heeled and saloons of the well-armed. Meet two gunfighters, one flamboyant preacher, one serial killer and one very short subway carrying passengers back in time to discover more of Fort Worth.

Following the death of her beloved mother Jennifer Worth in 2011, Suzannah Worth discovered amongst her manuscripts a folder simply labelled 'Fifth Book'. Imagine her excitement when she sat down to read and her mother's distinctive voice came flooding back. This enchanting new collection from...

Dive into the fascinating world of 1000 Things Worth Knowing, where Nathaniel C. Fowler, Jr. curates an eclectic mix of essential yet often overlooked facts. This treasure trove serves as part almanac, part encyclopedia, and part dictionary—offering insights into everything from historical tidbits to crucial medical emergency information. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference, it invites you to browse at your leisure, making it a delightful journey through the curiosities of the early twentieth century. Whether youre seeking knowledge or simply a captivating read, this collection is ...

A podcast for trivia buffs and history nerds that takes listeners back in time. Each episode features a guest or topic that's tied to Idaho's past.

The women of Cincinnati Union Bethel are strong. Each episode of this podcast features the story of a representative from Cincinnati Union Bethel telling the story behind a single image from her life--an image that reflects a time when she felt strong. Using A Picture's Worth, a nonprofit storygathering technique, this series shares the stories of, and behind, the photos as it illuminates the strength and wisdom of the women of Cincinnati Union Bethel. This podcast is made possible through the support of the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation.

Follow Vicki Jacoby as she ponders anew the women of the Bible, the well-known and also the little-known. Women of Worth is not only a fresh look at scores of interesting biblical characters, but also a source of inspiration for daily Christian living.

A Picture's Worth podcast shares fresh narratives, collected thoughtfully and intentionally, that are designed to inform, inspire and deepen understanding. Season by season, we share stories shaped by their tellers and framed by their strengths, values and life experiences. What's your picture's worth?

Why do you second guess yourself? Why do you think you're not good enough, beautiful enough, loved enough, wanted, or needed? Who told you this and made you believe it? Truth is, you never know what someone is carrying around with them. You never know what someone has been through. A collection of moments and events in someone's life has brought them on this journey where you see them now, but that is not their destination. Sometimes we see a person at their highest and best, and other times we see them at their lowest and worst. What we say and how we act becomes another moment of a person's ...

The women of Cincinnati Union Bethel are strong. Each episode of this podcast features the story of a representative from Cincinnati Union Bethel telling the story behind a single image from her life--an image that reflects a time when she felt strong. Using A Picture's Worth, a nonprofit storygathering technique, this series shares the stories of, and behind, the photos as it illuminates the strength and wisdom of the women of Cincinnati Union Bethel. This podcast is made possible through the support of the Manuel D. and Rhoda Mayerson Foundation.

My podcast is about digging deep into peoples stories and providing them with a platform to share their life and experiences with my listeners. This also allows their families and friends to have a record of their life, their stories and their voice....forever.This is a podcast that you will keep coming back to!

Stories Worth Telling Forever brings you fascinating stories and interviews from all over the web with a twist - each episode is a digital artifact stored permanently on Arweave.