The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

Gone, but certainly not forgotten. When a young woman loses her life to a rare disorder a community comes together in a unique way to honor her memory and spread awareness inside her favorite horse arena.

Shannon has a rare disorder. When she first heard Toby Keith's music --the young girl was changed by the sounds and the character of the country superstar. She traveled hundreds of miles to see him in person. What happens next changed both their lives.

When Herb Farber and his friends decided to try something cool, it became a tradition. Work hard to get the attention of big name acts at the Mississippi Valley Fair in Davenport, Iowa.

But what they didn't expect was about to far exceed what they were hoping for. Called on stage in front of thousands of cheering fans. His dream finally comes true.

Grandpa Garey Carey is up for one more demolition derby. He loves to spend time with his family. Crashing into them is his favorite activity:) Just one more is now a running joke as he lives his life doing what he loves.

Angela Meyer has a gift. It started with a gift of a guitar from her grandparents. She has spend the rest of her life finding ways to share that gift with others--including veterans. #music #songwriter #honor flight #angelameyer23