
Believe!
What do you believe? Doug DeVos wants to know. As one of America’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, he’s spent his life seeking out different perspectives. The Believe! podcast is his latest effort—and it’s all about finding shared principles. Each episode, we’ll interview an interesting person with a unique take on a pressing issue and inspiring insights from all walks of life—sports, politics, culture, philanthropy, business, and subjects you may not have yet explored—but won't want to miss! And most importantly, get ready to share your own beliefs, which America needs.
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Latest episodes

Nov 4, 2024 • 39min
Mini-Series: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids.
Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown.
Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours.
Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown.
Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown.
Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise.
Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.

Nov 4, 2024 • 44min
Mini-Series: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids.
Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown.
Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours.
Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown.
Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown.
Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise.
Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.

Nov 4, 2024 • 53min
Mini-Series: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids.
Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown.
Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours.
Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown.
Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown.
Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise.
Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.

Nov 4, 2024 • 32min
Mini-Series: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids.
Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown.
Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours.
Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown.
Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown.
Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise.
Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.

Nov 4, 2024 • 22min
Mini-Series: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids.
Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown.
Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours.
Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown.
Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown.
Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise.
Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.

Nov 4, 2024 • 44min
Mini-Series: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids.
Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown.
Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours.
Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown.
Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown.
Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise.
Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.

Nov 1, 2024 • 3min
A New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Episode 1: New Mini-Series—Believe In Your City!
Do you believe in your city? In the first episode of this new mini-series, Doug DeVos looks at how your ideals and actions can transform your hometown—no matter where you live or who you are. He previews what you can expect from this seven-episode mini-series: Groundbreaking content from diverse leaders and thinkers, drawn from an event Doug recently hosted in Grand Rapids.
Episode 2: How To Apply America’s Principles, with Jeff Rosen
Do you believe in your city? In the second episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos talks to Jeff Rosen about what you can learn from America’s successes and failures. The head of the National Constitution Center, Jeff speaks to the American idea—an idea you can help kindle in your hometown.
Episode 3: How to Help Everyone Thrive and Prosper, with Doug DeVos
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Doug DeVos gives a keynote presentation on the problems facing his beloved Grand Rapids. As a longtime local business and philanthropic leader, he speaks to the solutions—and collaboration—that can save his city, and yours.
Episode 4: How to Empower People, with Evan Feinberg and Daron Babcock
Do you believe in your city? In the third episode of this mini-series, Stand Together’s Evan Feinberg and social entrepreneur Daron Babcock show how empowering people is key to progress. Learn how to foster bottom-up solutions—and avoid top-down control—to transform your hometown.
Episode 5: How MLK Advanced Justice, with Jonathan Eig and Jamelle Bouie
Do you believe in your city? In the fifth episode of this mini-series, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie interviews bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his new book, King. Learn how America’s most famous civil rights activist advanced equal justice—and what it means for you and your hometown.
Episode 6: How to Live Up to America’s Promise, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the sixth episode of this mini-series, David French, Jamelle Bouie, David Bobb, and Jeff Rosen explore America’s past successes and failures, while sketching a vision for a better future for all. Learn how your hometown can solve problems and live up to America’s promise.
Episode 7: How Grand Rapids Can Turn Around, a Panel Discussion
Do you believe in your city? In the seventh and final episode of this mini-series, local leaders including Jerry Bishop, Evelyn Esparza-Gonzalez, Attah Obande, Kelsey Perdue, and Joe Jones talk about how to move Grand Rapids forward. Learn how one of America’s most dynamic cities is learning from—and serving as a model to—hometowns like yours.

Feb 28, 2024 • 60min
Teresa Weatherall Neal | How Can We Give Every Student a Chance?
Teresa Weatherall Neal has spent her life in schools—first as a student and then as superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools. She transformed the district with action and leadership. Let’s see what Teresa thinks about how to give every student in the country the best education.
Subscribe to the podcast:
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovsVwA2ZaHIzeJrVmO
Substack: https://believepodcast.substack.com/
Follow Believe!:
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For show notes and more, visit https://thebelievepodcast.com/.

Nov 29, 2023 • 1h 2min
Chase Koch | How Do You Find Your Best Path In Life?
Chase Koch, son of a successful entrepreneur, shares his journey of embracing new experiences. Topics include working in a feed yard, lessons from Coke Industries, empowering social change entrepreneurs, and unlocking true potential through belief in others.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
Jim Hackett | What's the Secret to Winning?
Jim Hackett has spent his entire life helping others compete. He was athletic director at the University of Michigan and CEO of multiple major Michigan businesses, most recently Ford Motor Company. Everywhere he went, he drove the innovation that leads to success. Let’s see what Jim believes about how we can all compete – and win.
Subscribe to the podcast:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/believe/id1601300516
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovsVwA2ZaHIzeJrVmO
Substack: https://believepodcast.substack.com/
Follow Believe!:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Believe_Pod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/
Follow Doug DeVos:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVos
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devos
For show notes and more, visit https://thebelievepodcast.com/.
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