Episode 22: Big Goals. Tiny Home.
The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier
Release Date: 05/06/2020
Rare Lung Disorder Takes Breath Away
The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier
He was a morning show host, radio news person and on air personality for decades. But Dan Kennedy would discover at the end of his career a problem he never expected. The man who used the air in his lungs to power a voice as his instrument, we finding it harder and harder to breathe. He takes us along on his journey in a battle with life or death on the line.
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Levi the eleven year old artist that turns pet paintings into treasures
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Eleven year old spent time during lockdowns learning how to pain. Now Levi has become an internet sensation turning photos of pets into incredible art for the families.
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Ford Fronty: Classic Car Made by Hand in Bob and Donna's Garage
The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier
Bob Petersen, and his trusty sidekick Donna, have brought new life to dozens of old classic cars. In this story we introduce you to a Ford Fronty-- a 1920's version made from scratch in Bob and Donna's Garage. Buckle up for this adventure! And catch the whole series in the playlist. https://www.premiumbeat.com Song: Soda Jerk By: The Lone Wranglers Song: (No Copyright) Inspiring Uplifting Motivational Cinematic By: Infraction
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Retired Track Coach Takes On Boston!
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Fred Whiteside has spent his life finding ways to give back --from volunteering and organizing races to coaching the next generation of athletes. Now Fred is challenging himself on a whole new level. Can he come in top ten in the biggest marathon of all---Boston???? #boston #bostonmarathon #running #runningmotivation #runningmotivationvideo #quadcities #quadcitymarathon Thanks to our sponsors! QCA Pools and Spas http://www.qcapoolsandspas.com/ Petersen Plumbing and Heating https://www.petersenplumbing.com/
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Born To Run: Pre-teen National Champ Shares Her Strategy
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Born to run. Sarah Foad is not even a teenager yet, but she is raking up medals on the track. The standout runner has a maturity and a sense of caring for competitors that is both inspiring and motivating. We sit down with her to talk about her national championship and other events.
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Left Behind, But not Forgotten: The Final Chapter
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A man code-named Jaquar was left behind after serving as an interpreter helping American forces in a war zone. He moved his family from house-to-house, town-to-town, as he was being hunted by his own people after the Americans withdrew from Iraq. But the soldiers he helped get home to their families never forgot about him and his family. They were on a new mission to get him to safety. Here is their story.
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Randall's Thankful Journey
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Randall Rutledge doesn't take no for an answer. Even when covid struck him and his wife, and she ended up having a heart attack-- the couple was determined to see Randall go for his dream. He had plans to take his screenplay to a film festival with hopes of getting others involved. He takes us on his journey.
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Disabled Veteran Gets Surprise
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Marc never expected to be deployed to a war zone. He was earning his way through college when he ended up in Iraq. Now dealing with severe PTSD--he is fighting to get his life back, with a little help from his friends. Wait until you hear his voice when a local veteran founded company surprises him!
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THE WILD BUNCH FILM FESTIVAL
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We take you inside a unique film festival dedicated to the western genre. From short films, to features to screenplays and books--- this charming multi day event brings in people from all around the world. It the brainchild of Rock and Brenda Whitehead. It showcases established filmmakers while giving newcomers a chance to have their work showcased.
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Special Kneads Bakery
The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier
A mom and son are cooking up quite the business with their small town bakery. In this podcast we give you an inside look at how a family is using their talents to overcome other barriers in life. Welcome to Special Kneads Bakery
info_outlineIn 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 homeless drug abuser, Rusty came up with the concept after getting out of jail and dedicating the rest of his life to helping others. He has never looked back and has found ways to build partnerships to make these dreams come true. Check out their facebook page for more https://www.facebook.com/180zone/
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Photography and editing by Ryan Beintema
Producer, writer and hosted by Gary Metivier @metiviermedia
Original music by Roger Metivier