Focus on the Family Daily Broadcast
Turning hearts toward home
U.S. Air Date: December 5, 2008
Praying for a Nation at War

Lt. Col. Oliver North discusses the importance of faith and courage during times of war and encourages listeners to pray for our nation.
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Learn more about today's guest by visiting his Web site. - American Heroes
Visit Oliver North's blog based on the theme of his book American Heroes. - National Day of Prayer: Military
The military page on the National Day of Prayer Web site features prayers for soldiers and other helpful resources for military families. - America Supports You
A U.S. Department of Defense program dedicated to recognizing citizen support of our military service members.
Guest Biography
Lt. Col. Oliver North is a syndicated columnist, a best-selling author and the host of War Stories, an award-winning documentary series airing weekly on the Fox News Channel. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, he served 22 years as a U.S. Marine and received several combat awards including the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for Valor. Lt. Col. North also served on the National Security Council staff during the Reagan administration, acting as the U.S. government's Counter-Terrorism Coordinator from 1983 to 1986.
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