The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier

She has dedicated her life to giving of herself to others. First through her ministry as a pastor, now through organ donation. In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we dig down into what inspired her to pursue her career touching lives with her words, and how that moved her to literally give of herself. https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.horvath1 our podcast fb page https://www.facebook....

Remember going to the mailbox, hoping for a card or letter? The excitement that comes from discovering a photo of someone's vacation or reading of life's ups and downs in a letter from a friend or relative? Paul Laird, aka the postcard guy, is keeping a bit of Americana alive. For the past couple of decades, he, along with his wife Debbie, have teamed up to send thousands of postcards to strangers...

Classic car clubs continue to grow as Americans are looking for that connection to the past. In this episode of the Heart of the Story w/ Gary Metivier we stop in for the last event of the season for one classic car club. They park at a farmer's market to share their classic cars with whomever wants to see them, or drive by a retirement community to give others that same thrill. They meet with old...

One room schoolhouses or "country schools" were the norm in rural America for about 100 years. So it is fitting that three teachers, each celebrating their 100th birthday, give us a history lesson. What was it like teaching all grades in a one-room schoolhouse? Americana Series Sponsors Blackhawk Bank and Trust https://www.choosethechief.com/ Quint City Stone Center   http://qcstonecenter.com/ Web...

He is the voice that brings local race tracks to life. Most communities across this great country have people like him behind the mic--at sporting events or other activities. They get us excited, they calm our fears, take us back in time or help create a memory that lasts a lifetime. Shane Davis on what it means to be a race announcer and so much more as he takes us to the heart of his story.    ...

He painted pictures with the written word. While many newspaper columnist become mainstays in their communities, none has made more history than Bill Wundram.  The old-school writer sits down with an old-school tv news guys to talk about telling stories and living life searching for unique people and places. Americana Series Sponsors Blackhawk Bank and Trust https://www.choosethechief.com/ Weber A...

In this Americana Series we take a bite out of the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile! To help spread smiles (and market their products:) Oscar Mayer developed a hot dog shaped vehicle and hit the highway. We caught up with the two people who drive it around to see what is so unique about this part of American history. #oscar mayer #hotdogs #americana #garymetivier    

In this special Americana Series we take you inside Joni's Diner in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This is the American spirit alive and well! A couple with a dream of having their own old-fashioned diner and bringing in their culinary chef daughter to add a new twist to the menu. A taste of the past mixed with dreams of a future. Americana Series Sponsors Petersen Plumbing and Heating https://www.peters...

He gave up a career forecasting the weather to pursue his dream of owning his own business. It turned out to be the perfect storm for his family and a new niche that has since exploded. We give you a taste of what it took to get there. Whiskey Business.  Find out more at https://www.mrdistilling.com/ Thanks to our Americana Series Sponsors! Blackhawk Bank and Trust https://www.choosethechief.com/...

A nationwide effort is underway to make sure some of our seniors have something special this year. From a pair of socks to a gift card for food and necessities, Home Instead is leading the way with the "Be A Santa to a Senior" program. You can sponsor a senior now. Cara's info Cara Joiner General Manager Illinois Home Instead Senior Care Iowa Office 1977 Spruce Hills Drive Bettendorf, Iowa 52722 O...

I am posting this the week of Christmas when many would have been performing for family and friends. Some still are-- virtually. But on stage or just in their hearts this year, dance has a special place in so many lives. Let's dance. If you would like to donate to support a dancer email Carissa @ dancequestcarissa@yahoo.com      

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we meet Lola at the QC Veterans Outreach Center. There is likely a special person similar to her in a community near you. Inspired by her father's service and the story he told her as a little girl of strangers feeding him, she is now feeding thousands of veterans and doing so much more. find out more about her at https://www.qcvetsoutreach.com/

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you inside a makeshift garage in a small town. It is home to Korean War veteran Bob Fitts. But now his 90's Bob is still fighting this time to keep the word "war" in the Korean War. He is also trying to make sure we never forget the often called "forgotten war." His home museum is free and open to anyone who wants to discover the history he...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier, Tom Lillig lifts us up with heartwarming tales of people overcome barriers in their lives. In this podcast, he takes us through some critical steps to making our lives more fulfilling right now. See the links below to his new book and information on nobarriersusa. https://nobarriersusa.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Within-You-Roadmap-Barriers-...

Veteran finds hope in doctor after decades in pain. In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we meet a veteran who got a diagnosis he just couldn't live with. Chronic pain was making the making everyday life unbearable. Doctor after doctor said the only option was amputation until he found one who said he was will to try something new. Find out what happens next. Don't Forget to Subscribe...

Dan Plys is on a unique mission. The Minnesota man is attempting to ride a longboard skateboard the entire length of the mighty Mississippi river. We catch up with him to talk about what drives him to spend weeks on roads and paths all by himself. His mom is a phone call away. His dad is always in his heart -- pushing him toward his goal. Find out more at  https://www.2500forhunger.com/ and follow...

Tanner Whipple has been a dirt track racer for as long as he remembers. When he got the change to compete for a spot on Team USA he went into overdrive to get ready. What happens next will inspire you! Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/metiviermedia/  Thanks to our sponsors for this story— IITI...

The Chief Black Hawk Antique Motorcycle Swap Meet is the largest in the world. Every labor day for nearly 50 years people people travel and tow themselves, their bikes their spare parts to Davenport, Iowa. The event is capped by a motorcycle race in the dirt. You'll see that here too, as Gary Metivier takes us to the Heart of the Story in this special "American Drive." Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp...

In this American Drive we take you inside the high-flying world of motocross, to meet rising stars in this growing sport! See the action on youtube https://youtu.be/KmM5CTGWJlg Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/metiviermedia/   Thanks to our sponsors for this story— Hoker Trucking https://hoker...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we go back to the dirt track to meet Bobby Pierce. His dad is a hall of fame racer himself. So what's it like for this young man trying to make his mark? Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/metiviermedia/ Original Score by Roger Metivier Thanks to...

In this special "American Drive" episode of The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you to the racetrack with a racing legend. Ken Schrader traded the asphalt for the dirt track and is having a blast. He talks about everything from the history of the sport to his advice for young drivers. find out more at https://www.schraderracing.com/about.html Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive P...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you to the rodeo. In part of our "American Drive Series" we find out why someone would want to ride a bull and turn this tough sport into a business. A champion gives us an inside look. Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/metiviermedia/ Or...

In this special summer fun series "American Drive" --the Heart of the Story takes us to a demolition derby. We want to know why so many people put so much time and money into building cars just to tear them up? More families are finding this unique sport a way to be part of the community. We meet a family, inspired by generations of drivers, working hard so they can play hard and giving us tips on...

Holly is gearing up for another big event. She has been around tractor pulls for some time, but now she is in one--driving for the Bad Company team. The organizer puts this event on for charity. He shares why this high-powered event really touches his heart. Buckle up. You are in for a wild ride on this special American Drive on The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier. See youtube story at https...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier "American Drive" Special-- we take you back to the dirt track to meet up with Kelly Meyer. He was severely burned in a house fire saving his wife from the flames. The only thing he had left was his race car. He offered that to his longtime friend to use. Now, a year later, he is fighting to overcome his injuries to drive again. The community has ra...