Believe! The American Stream

Doug DeVos
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Jul 24, 2025 • 12min

America's Advent

What is America? Joshua Steinman revisits the stories of six Founders whose courage and convictions still shape the soul of the nation.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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Jul 22, 2025 • 18min

Peter Cartwight: American Preacher

Peter Cartwright’s fearless faith helped shape America’s spiritual frontier. The Librarian of Celaeno reflects on what his legacy teaches us about true freedom and redemption today.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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Jul 17, 2025 • 7min

Never Bet Against the USA

America’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. Aaron Renn explores how our dynamism and innovative spirit can help us overcome today’s challenges and build a brighter future.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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Jul 15, 2025 • 8min

The Future of America Begins with Fathers

America’s future depends on strong families, and at their center is a father. Dr. Anthony Bradley shares why investing in fathers is key to renewing homes, communities, and the nation.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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Jul 10, 2025 • 8min

What an Everyday Mercy Taught Me About America

America’s goodness rests on the character of its people. Luke Burgis reflects on a moment of unexpected grace and how ordinary acts of kindness can renew our nation’s spirit.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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Jul 8, 2025 • 9min

Is America Doomed to Decline?

America’s future depends on unlocking its greatest resource: the creativity and potential of its people. Dr. Keri Ingraham explores why education reform is key to renewing our nation and how everyday.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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Jul 4, 2025 • 7min

Introducing Believe! The American Stream

Bringing entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and everyday Americans together to discuss the principles that both unite us and set us apart from the pack. This is The Believe! Journal’s broadcast series.Follow The Believe! Journal:Instagram ⁠⁠FacebookX ⁠⁠LinkedInVisit thebelievejournal.com for more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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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 RosenDo 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 DeVosDo 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 BabcockDo 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 BouieDo 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 DiscussionDo 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 DiscussionDo 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. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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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 RosenDo 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 DeVosDo 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 BabcockDo 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 BouieDo 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 DiscussionDo 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 DiscussionDo 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. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com
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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 RosenDo 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 DeVosDo 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 BabcockDo 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 BouieDo 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 DiscussionDo 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 DiscussionDo 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. Thank you for subscribing. Share this episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thebelievejournal.com

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