by America's Storyteller | Jul 10, 2026 | I Like That Story
Before there were public address systems, speakers would stand in a field and deliver their message one sentence at a time. Others, standing on tree stumps just within earshot, would repeat each sentence to the crowd around them. Those listeners would hear the message...
by America's Storyteller | Jul 7, 2026 | America's Story, I Like That Story
For people who want to experience a little corner of America that’s off the beaten path, I highly recommend Yankton, South Dakota—for its history, its river scenery, and, above all, its remarkable citizens. Back in the day, this was Dakota Territory, not the four...
by America's Storyteller | Jul 4, 2026 | America's Story, I Like That Story
What makes America different from every other nation in history? As America marks 250 years, Jeff Gould reflects on the remarkable story of liberty, the struggles that shaped it, and the responsibility each generation has to preserve it. From the nation’s...
by America's Storyteller | Jul 2, 2026 | America's Story, I Like That Story
The Day America Was Born…Maybe Not the One You Think 🇺🇸 🎆 Did America’s story begin on July 4th…or was it actually July 2nd? In this special Independence Day reflection, Jeff Gould takes us back to the founding of our nation and reminds us that sometimes the exact...
by America's Storyteller | Jun 30, 2026 | I Like That Story
These homemade wooden blocks were made by my dad and are now being enjoyed by a second generation of grandchildren. Over the years, they’ve become a secret personality profile of sorts. When given the same set of blocks, about half of our grandkids build the largest...
by America's Storyteller | Jun 28, 2026 | I Like That Story
I took this photo in our three-season porch. In it are three little girls, a purple stuffed animal, and a fourth guest you cannot see. The little girls are gathered around a tiny tea table, complete with porcelain cups and little porcelain spoons for stirring...
