What’s in your lamp?

What’s in your lamp?

Author: Holiday | America Out Loud News November 30, 2025 Duration: 57:00
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – What’s in your lamp? As Advent begins, this reflection invites believers to prepare with faith, hope, and love. Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the bridesmaids, it calls for spiritual readiness rooted in hope rather than fear, encouraging practices that refill the soul and keep watch with joy for Christ’s coming...

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Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
Embracing the ‘liberty’ formula [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Liberty flourishes when freedom is joined with responsibility. As Americans celebrate cherished symbols and ideals, faith anchors the heart in God’s unchanging character. Scripture of…
Semiquincentennial [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:57
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – As America marks the Semiquincentennial, the Declaration of Independence invites renewed attention to its overlooked history, from July 2nd debates to New England pulpits. Un…
The responsibility side of Independence Day Liberty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:48
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Independence Day calls Americans to gratitude, humility, and renewed responsibility. Liberty remains precious only when joined with truth, virtue, prayer, hard work, and care for othe…
Turnout, inflation, and the election equation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:22
Truth Be Told with Booker Scott – On Independence Day weekend, Americans face a choice between dependency and responsibility. As inflation, low turnout, and political disconnect shape daily life, citizens are called to d…
President George Washington’s farewell warning rings true today [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Don’t Imbibe the Kool-Aid with Pastor David Whitney – George Washington’s Farewell Address echoes with urgent relevance as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. His warnings call citizens to cherish liberty, uphold t…
Declaring Independence is one thing. Living it is another. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:04
The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – John Adams thought this was such a momentous day that generations to come would celebrate it with devotions to God, parades, games, and even guns. That’s right, guns, not fir…
Why do guys take an extra pair of socks golfing? A tribute to Dads! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:10
America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Angelina Farella – Father's Day arrives each June, and many of us celebrate the men who helped shape our lives. Whether it's a father, grandfather, stepfather, mentor, or another father fi…
The story of two Virginians going toe-to-toe on Independence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:00
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Two Virginia founders, Richard Henry Lee and Benjamin Harrison, stand on opposite sides of the independence debate before both sign the Declaration of Independence. Their story reve…
Six years later, and George Floyd still isn’t a saint [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:00
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – Memorial Day sparks controversy as Democrats honor George Floyd on the sixth anniversary of his death. Critics argue the solemn holiday should focus on fallen U.S. service members, no…
America at 250: Reflecting on the journey from revolution to renewal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:17
America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Angelina Farella – As America approaches its 250th birthday, citizens reflect on a journey from revolution to renewal, celebrating liberty, democracy, and self-government while confronting…