One Small Step

Grand Rapids Public School teachers parents and students are demanding the district increase transparency and fairly compensate educators, the leader of the state health department appeared before the Michigan House Oversight Committee for a tense hearing, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation – about their lives - not politics. Kym, later in life, found herself homeless. She and Sandy Kate share a belief that sometimes when confronting challenges, you can’t see it, but eventually you’ll come out of a bad situation for the better.

A new program in West Michigan aims to make transporting people dealing with mental health issues safer more respectful and less stressful, the Ottawa County Community Action Agency is adjusting to federal funding cuts, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Abby and Sherry are both librarians. They share their love for literature and discuss how religion has influenced their lives and worldviews.

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom provided city leaders with a progress report including changes to department policies, Michigan School officials are taking the state Legislature to task for missing session days without at school budget in place, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Lisa and Anne grew up in West Michigan. They share a love for books, writing and volunteering their time.

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's opens a new Care Closet for families in foster care, adoption, or mental health services, AG Dana Nessel is co-writing a letter to Congress asking it to stop ICE agents from wearing masks in the field, and more.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Janet and John discuss their upbringing, religion, and how John met his second wife.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Talitha and Brad discover they've both pastored churches. Each share how they've overcome personal struggles and appreciate their vulnerability.

We bring together two strangers for a conversation - about their lives - not politics. Winnie and Ryan discover their unique spiritual backgrounds are rooted in a mutual understanding. That it's more important to accept people and their diversity than affiliating with political parties.