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Most people think they know all about the story of the Pilgrims. Historian and Heirloom Audio founder Bill Heid says he did – until he began researching and digging into dusty old books. What Heid discovered surprised and inspired him, and so he made a video about it. (Watch the video here.) Heid is this week’s guest on War of ...

It can be challenging to get a child committed to a daily personal devotion. What, then, is a Christian parent to do? Pastor and author David Murray asked that same question several years back – and he did something about it. Murray authored “Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids (Crossway),” in which he presents a simplified way ...

The Miracle at the Meadowlands takes place. Milli Vanilli is stripped of a Grammy. And “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” is written. It all took place the week of Nov. 19, and it’s all discussed on this week’s edition of Providential History. Nov. 19 The Miracle at the Meadowlands; Milli Vanilli; “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Nov19-Nov25/Providential11-19.mp3   ...

Auggie is a smart and funny young boy who knows he isn’t – in his words — “ordinary.” He sounds different. He looks different. And when other kids see him on the playground, they run. Born with major facial deformities, he has undergone 27 surgeries to improve his vision, hearing and breathing, but even those operations haven’t made him look ...

Bo is a first-century donkey full of spunk and energy – and he’s determined not to live his entire life inside a Nazareth grain mill. “We were meant for something greater than this,” he says. But … for what? Perhaps that bright star in the sky – a star he gazes at each night – is a sign. Perhaps it’s ...

Materials Needed: Construction paper (red, green and gold) Ruler Pen or pencil Scissors Stapler/Glue/Tape Markers or crayons   Instructions: Mark and draw lines 1-2 inches apart on construction paper. Count down the number of days until Christmas (that’s how many links you will want to make). Cut the links. On each link, write one thing you are thankful for on ...

Many adults know very little about church history. So how do we teach it to our kids? A pair of books by author and college president Stephen J. Nichols might be a good starting point. His book “Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation―from A to Z” was released this year, just in time for the 500th ...

Author Ashleigh Slater calls it her “weeping years” – that time in her life when she had a miscarriage, began suffering panic attacks, and her husband lost his job. She even had suicidal thoughts. But thanks to her faith in Christ and a community of friends and family members, she persevered. Ashleigh is this week’s guest on Words of Wisdom, ...

The NFL begins blacking out football games. Toy Story 2 is released. John Bunyan is arrested. It all happened the week of Nov. 12, and it’s all discussed on this week’s edition of Providential History. Listen as the Heirloom Audio crew discusses these and other historical events – both known and unknown. Nov 12 NFL blackout rule launches in 1953; ...

Hercule Poirot is the world’s best detective, and easily the most popular one, too. With a knack for solving impossible cases – as well as a flamboyant mustache – Poirot attracts attention wherever he goes. Detective work, though, can be tiring, and Poirot needs a vacation. So he takes a multi-day train ride on the scenic Orient Express, confident that ...