The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier

She was born in a war-torn nation. Her mother immediately went into hiding with her. Determined to make a life for herself, and now her children, Christine Etima Colbenson began a journey of discovery. She is now helping and inspiring others just like her.

In this The Heart of the Story with Gary Metivier we take you fishing with College Champion Ben Ford. Ben gives us an inside look at what it takes to win the big competition, what he loves about being on the water and how some are making big bucks in this growing national sport.

Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp7

Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/

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Original Score by Roger Metivier

Teen Racer takes on the big boys. From a call from Nascar to the lure of dirt track racing, high schooler Tegan Evans has shifted gears and is showing no signs of slowing down. We met her two years ago when she was traveling each weekend with her dad to racetracks all around the area. Now she is in a bigger car racing at bigger venues--pursuing her dream to become a pro driver.

Edited By Ryan Beintema @rbp7

Executive Producer/Host Gary Metivier http://metiviermedia.com/ Find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/metiviermedia/

In this The Heart of the Story w/ Gary Metivier podcast we take you inside the world of ice harvesting with the amish. Photographer David Marvitz survived cancer. Part of his therapy is his work capturing unique images like ice harvesting. He takes us along on his journey that few are allowed to take into the world of the Amish through his lenses.

Nick Stoop says he really doesn't have a nickname, but after his appearance on the dirt-covered Nascar track in Bristol, Tennessee, people are calling him "The Legend." He says he had the ugliest and slowest car out there, but he was there on the track, making his own history. His story has gone viral but as he talks with us via a weak internet connecting from his garage, Nick is just what you see--a down home. hard working country boy who is just out to have a little fun and using his new moment in the spotlight to help group the sport he loves.

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

see Nick on our youtube channel too https://youtu.be/2wjQeZ01vNc

Behind every great racecar driver is a team of people working so hard behind the scenes. After a showing at Bristol Motor Speedway launched Nick Stoop into the limelight for his 'unique' style, his team has been working overtime. Brittany Bryan found herself handling the now-viral racer who doesn't even have a smartphone. She shares what the past few days has been like for her and "the legend."

Also at Bristol--check out our interview with 12-year old Trey Mills who just made history at Bristol

https://theheartofthestory.libsyn.com/ep-75-bristol-boy-wondertrey-mills-the-future

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listen also to Ken Schrader https://theheartofthestory.libsyn.com/episode-35-ken-schrader-an-inside-track-on-racing

and Bobby Pierce https://theheartofthestory.libsyn.com/episode-34-bobby-pierce-hots-podcast

and watch youtube racing stories https://youtu.be/Lofd0dhLO-4

Trey Mills aka "The Future" won his first feature on the dirt track last year. The 12 year old from Florida is making headlines for making his second win on a high-profile stage. We take you to Bristol, Tennessee where once every 20 years they cover the Nascar track in dirt. And this year it's a preteen who makes his own history here.

listen also to Ken Schrader https://theheartofthestory.libsyn.com/episode-35-ken-schrader-an-inside-track-on-racing

and Bobby Pierce https://theheartofthestory.libsyn.com/episode-34-bobby-pierce-hots-podcast

and watch youtube racing stories https://youtu.be/Lofd0dhLO-4

Nicole had given up on herself and pushed even those closest to her, far away. But it was hitting rock bottom and ending up in jail after losing her daughter that created a spark--a glimmer of hope. It was in jail that she discovered a way to battle back against her own demons. Alongside her 10 year old daughter they talk about their journey to be reunited and how they both are dedicating their lives to helping others.

An old pilot's house has new life as a family-owned and operated restaurant. Overlooking the mighty Mississippi River, where the man who new the rapids best built his house so many years ago, Mandy is building her own business. We take you inside this unique restaurant where the menu gives a taste of the past here while looking toward the future.

Girls of all ages are wrestling for change. In this podcast we take you inside the world of girls wrestling. Wrestling is the fastest growing sport in the country, but some states are having a harder time taking women's wresting mainstream. So parents, concerned about their daughters wrestling boys, are opting out while other girls are doing what they can to help break through the barriers. We hear from wrestlers and a coach leading the way nationwide ---wrestling for change.