One Small Step

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Tim and Phil are both disillusioned by politics and discover how they’re spiritual beliefs have influenced a drift toward the political “middle.”

Two Michigan business owners testified before a state House committee about being punished for defying COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders, a behind the scenes look at Grand Rapids' new soccer stadium, and more.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. April and Charity both like meeting new people. But it can be challenging building and deepening relationships. Both agree that sometimes that involves taking risks. Branching out, Charity wants to explore the world.

Aquinas College's President Resigns, Mel Trotter is looking for easter volunteers, a docuseries about the Grand Rapids Police Department aired last night, a custody battle over a frozen embryo hits the Michigan Supreme Court and more.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. That’s not to say it doesn’t come up. Amy and Jim discover their politics and religion live on opposite ends of the spectrum. However, as they get to know each other, they discover their spiritual beliefs are rooted in caring for one another and a reverence for the environment.

West Michigan school nurse has been named Michigan School Nurse of the year, Indivisible of Greater Grand Rapids held a conference today, another of Story Corps' One Small Step Conversations, and more.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Michelle and Henry are very different people from their ideological viewpoints and spiritual beliefs. Yet the two find commonality in the importance of worship.

MDOT wants public input on the I-96/Fruit Ridge Avenue interchange rebuild, a Rockford-area contractor will spend over eight years in prison for fraud, another One Small Step conversation and more.

Today in our One Small Step conversation, we bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Cynthia grew up in rural Michigan. Mary is from bustling Chicago. She shares a philosophy for navigating relationships; you don’t have to like someone’s politics, but you can, and should, like the person.

Kent County Republican Committee member censured, Ottaway County Park Township Board public comment, another One Small Step conversation, and more.