Believe! The American Stream

Daron Babcock is planting seeds – literally. He’s the founder of Bonton Farms, an urban non-profit in one of the worst parts of Dallas, Texas. But this inspiring project doesn’t just grow food. It’s growing a generation of inner-city residents who are lifting up their community. Let’s see what Daron believes about empowering the least fortunate and most vulnerable – not just in Dallas, but nationwide.Subscribe to the podcast:Apple: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovs...⁠⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://believepodcast.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠Follow Believe!: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Believe_Pod⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/⁠⁠⁠Follow Doug DeVos:Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVos⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doug.devos⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devos⁠⁠⁠For show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://thebelievepodcast.com/⁠⁠⁠. 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

What's the greatest threat to free enterprise? Andreas Widmer has a surprising warning for our economy. An author and professor of business, he says the very people who should embody free enterprise – CEOs and business executives – are undermining our prosperity. Let’s see what Andreas believes about the threat we’re facing – and how we can unleash a future of opportunity for all.Subscribe to the podcast:Apple: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovs...⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://believepodcast.substack.com/⁠⁠Follow Believe!: Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Believe_Pod⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/⁠⁠Follow Doug DeVos:Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVos⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doug.devos⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devos⁠⁠For show notes and more, visit ⁠⁠https://thebelievepodcast.com/⁠⁠. 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

Looking to know yourself better? Luke Burgis provides the mirror. The author of the fascinating book, “Wanting,” he’s spent years learning how technology, relationships, politics, economics, and education shape our desires, often for the worse. Let’s see what Luke believes about how you can pursue a better life – a life of meaning.Subscribe to the podcast:Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovs...⁠Substack: ⁠https://believepodcast.substack.com/⁠Follow Believe!: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Believe_Pod⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/⁠Follow Doug DeVos:Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVos⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/doug.devos⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devos⁠For show notes and more, visit ⁠https://thebelievepodcast.com/⁠. 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

Happy Independence Day to our listeners in the United States! This is a re-release of our conversation with Vice President, Mike Pence, where we explored his two decades as Vice President of the United States, Governor of Indiana, and Congressman. Throughout the years, he has led with conviction and courage, including in some tough situations. Let’s see what he believes about the nature of leadership – and the kind of leaders America needs.Subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovs...Substack: https://believepodcast.substack.com/Follow Believe!: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Believe_PodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/Follow Doug DeVos:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doug.devosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devosFor show notes and more, visit https://thebelievepodcast.com/. 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

Can A Boxing Gym Beat Poverty?Khali Sweeney was going to end up in jail. Then he realized he could make a change. After teaching himself to read, he started Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, Michigan. He’s helped more than 300 inner-city kids transform their lives, too. Let’s see what Khali believes about empowering people to take charge of their futures – especially people society ignores.Subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovs...Substack: https://believepodcast.substack.com/Follow Believe!: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Believe_PodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/Follow Doug DeVos:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doug.devosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devosFor show notes and more, visit https://thebelievepodcast.com/. 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

And how can you stop?John Dickson says a lot of our most common beliefs and assumptions are actually backwards. The host of the popular “Undeceptions” podcast, he’s unpacked this claim in everything from faith to history to science. Let’s see what John believes about truth – and how you can stop deceiving yourself and start discovering reality.Subscribe to the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eAkovs...Substack: https://believepodcast.substack.com/Follow Believe!: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Believe_PodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/believe_pod/Follow Doug DeVos:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Doug_DeVosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doug.devosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougdevosamway/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-devosFor show notes and more, visit https://thebelievepodcast.com/. 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

Why does it matter?Dr. Jeff Myers believes at the heart of a belief system is a pattern of ideas. Every decision we make is gently nudged – one direction or another – based on what we believe to be true about those first big [faith] questions. He sees it happen all the time as the head of Summit Ministries, a group that helps young people understand and defend their faith. In this episode, he talks about the impact our beliefs have in our lives, and the urgent need to help people understand and apply their beliefs – in Christianity and beyond.For show notes and more, visit www.thebelievepodcast.com. 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

What life lessons can failure teach us?Terry Hutchinson knows a lot about failure. But he also knows how to save a sinking ship. As the skipper of the sailing team “American Magic,” he fell short in the 2021 America’s Cup, when the boat famously capsized. Yet Terry didn’t give up. Just the opposite: He doubled down on getting his team ready to compete again in 2024. Let’s see what Terry believes about bouncing back – not just in sports, but in life.For show notes and more, visit www.thebelievepodcast.com. 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

What's the gap between what people say in private and what they are willing to say in public?Vivek Ramaswamy is running for President of the United States – but there’s so much more to who he is. In this episode, Vivek talks about his unique life experiences, from his early years to his career in medical entrepreneurship. Having achieved so much at such a young age, he talks about his deep belief in America’s ideals, arguing that rallying around them can help us rediscover our national unity.For show notes and more, visit www.thebelievepodcast.com. 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

Mike Pence is a profile in leadership. In his two decades as Vice President of the United States, Governor of Indiana, and Congressman, he led with conviction and courage, including in some tough situations. Let’s see what he believes about the nature of leadership – and the kind of leaders America needs. For show notes and more, visit www.thebelievepodcast.com 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