The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier

In the special The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier "American Drive" we take you inside the world of fire rescue. These men and women volunteer to be there so that dirt track racers and their families have protection. They talk about their training and the adrenaline they get while working in the sport they love. With tribute to Gil Short @speedway fire rescue who they lost this season. watch...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we meet an amazing group of women who made history by making bombers, tanks and so much more. With so many men off fighting in World War II --women entered the workforce in record numbers to fill the void. The icon became known as Rosie the Riveters for their work putting the rivets into planes to connect the metal. Their slogan is "we can do it."...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you behind the scenes at small dirt tracks. It is up to promoters to keep these races going. We meet a husband and wife who loves the sport so much, when they saw the signs of an uncertain future, they put the pedal to the metal and jumped into the driver's seat. Ricky and Brenda Kay share their story.   Edited by Adam Metivier @adam_metivi...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take to a small town making lots of noise on the music scene. What started as a simple series of porch concerts has lead to national attention and grants to build a stage and much more. Music is being used to bring communities together, getting people out of their homes to share a common experience. And even now, the group is working virtually t...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you on a wild ride! They guys (men and women) may be wearing leather, riding chromed out bikes and seem tough (some of them)--but they have hearts of gold. Their mission is to help families suffering a loss while serving our county. Gold star families are the reason these guys work so hard to show that we appreciate the service and sacrific...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we introduce you to Tracy  Hepner, a volunteer bugler. Inspired to perform for others, she found her calling using her talents to give a gift to veterans and their families. Now, with a shortage of people available to pay tribute at military funerals, she is working harder than ever and training the next generation. In this story she explains why t...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we introduce you to a couple with a love for dirt track racing. Kelly Meyer nearly lost his life just a few months ago when their home exploded. He fought his way through the flames to save his wife Becky. He survived, though badly burned. They lost nearly everything they had ---except his race car. He is about to offer to let a friend take the whe...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we meet an amazing woman who raised twelve children! She shares some stories she has never told anyone, from the struggles of feeding 14 people at once, to dealing with childhood illnesses that would target several kids, to the smiles that sweep across her face when talking about babies and her kids and grandkids. Somehow she still loves being arou...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take inside the growing popularity of tiny homes to solve big problems. In this unique approach, Rusty Boruff with the nonprofit group one eighty, finds a solution to easing the homelessness problem in his community. He believes that providing a tiny home can help a person with addiction or other issues get their life back on track. A former hom...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you back to the race track. Teenage driver Tegan Evans spends summers with her dad touring the Midwest racing. She's the driver, he is the mechanic.  In this story you hear her determination to achieve her dream of becoming a full time professional race car driver. In the meantime, her parents explain the careful balance of helping her chas...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier -it is raceday at the local dirt track. Doug is back in the driver's seat after nearly two decades on the sidelines. He nearly died back then, but now facing a new battle, he is determined to drive so his youngest son can see him. He is about to find out the checkered flag may not be what this is really about. 

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier podcast we hit the streets to see what appears to be the talk of the town lately. It's literally written in chalk and covering driveways and sidewalks. Hear how are kids are dealing with being stuck at home and encouraging others through their art work and bright outlook! Chalk talk.

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you inside the world of a farmers market. Thousands of markets are opening up as more of us want to have food for our families produced locally. It is also a community, a club, a place for being social--and enjoying what for some is a hobby and others a means of making a living. More on the Freight house https://freighthousefarmersmarket.co...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we talk about caring for our seniors who may have no one to turn to right now. As our country is in isolation, there are seniors out there in their homes and adult communities that have no family. The suggestion is that we adopt a grandparent. Befriending a stranger can have positive affects for you and them. Simple phone calls or facetimes or skyp...

In this special edition of The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you to school--at home! We are stuck at home with our kids and have gone from parents to teachers overnight. An expert in the field gives is some survival tips. Tons of great ideas inside! https://www.verafrenchmhc.org/ Produced By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us...

In this special The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we crank up the creativity with musicians and music teachers. After finding their gigs instantly dry up, they are finding ways to share their talents and earn some money to feed their families. Produced By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/metivie...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you inside a converted church where volunteers are busier than ever. A nonprofit with a mission of helping the homeless has done a 180 to fill an urgent need to feed hundreds of families in isolation. They are bringing food to their doorsteps.  People and groups like this are working hard in communities all around this country right now. ht...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we join the Million Mask "March." Two fashion designers put out a call for scraps of fabric and elastic to make homemade mask covers for healthcare providers at their local hospital. Before long, their mission turned into a nationwide movement. Now, so-called sewing angels are coming together in several states to assemble, collect and distribute mu...

In this special The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we explore isolation and its effects on all of us during this health care crisis. A mental health professional talks about lifting people up in these tough times. How social media and other aps can be used to share smiles, connect through hobbies, and help us feel less isolated at home. Find Vera French here https://www.verafrenchmhc.org/ P...

In this special The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier podcast we talk about the importance of taking care of our seniors, scared and isolated during the coronavirus crisis. There are simple things you can do to not only help others in this difficult time, but releave some of your own stress and the stress on those you love.

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we meet a man who has dedicated his life to helping others. From giving workshops on grant writing, to bringing people together to enjoy free concerts on his porch and in other towns-- John is a rare individual who seems to have a never-ending amount of energy and enthusiasm. He may inspire you to get more involved in your community. Produced By Ry...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take to a small town where we meet an inspiring community-centered veteran who gives back in so many ways. The veteran of the war in Iraq is still fighting to help those who got him home safely so that he can live the  American dream. The interpreters, whom he credits with saving his life in war-torn Iraq, are still targeted there for helping th...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you inside the world of beekeeping. A husband and wife are living a dream they never expected. The reserved man would rather live quietly on the farm pursuing his life-long interest in bees. His wife is allergic, put has a talent for marketing and making products from the bees. Together they found a way to walk away from working for others....

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you to a pre-glam party for A Night to Shine event. Community volunteers coming together to help those who happen to have special needs look their best for a prom like no other. In this story, hair and makeup specialists give their time and talent to help "glam up" these special guests.  Produced By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Ho...

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you to the sidelines of a high school football game. We meet Casey, a young man with a "special" role helping young athletes learn about football and life. It's a win-win for everyone.   Produced By Ryan Beintema @rbp7 Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/metiviermedia/...