Podcasts about traverse city

What if the answer to West Michigan's—and America's—housing shortage isn't massive new developments, but small homes tucked into the neighborhoods we already live in? In this episode of the Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor Podcast, Brian Hamrick talks with Nathan Biller, accredited ADU specialist and co-founder of My Backyard Build. Nathan has built his own ADU, permitted several more, and is helping shape local policy as a member of Grand Rapids' ADU Task Force. You'll learn: What exactly an ADU is (granny flats, carriage houses, basement conversions, detached units, and more). Why investors should consider ADUs—from the math behind rental income to the 1% rule and reduced land costs. Local and national trends—how California, Portland, Seattle, and Denver have embraced ADUs, and what's happening in Michigan cities like Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Traverse City. Financing and cost considerations—real numbers on what it takes to build an ADU and how investors are paying for them. Practical challenges and solutions—utilities, zoning, setbacks, neighbor relations, and historic district restrictions. Future opportunities—policy changes and task force recommendations that could make ADUs more accessible and profitable. Whether you call them granny flats, backyard cottages, or carriage houses, ADUs are becoming one of the most practical solutions to today's housing crisis—and a smart investment strategy for rental property owners. Find out more: https://www.mibackyardbuild.com/ https://www.nathanbiller.com/ Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Those relying on SNAP benefits could be getting some relief soon, but timing is still uncertain.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says some food assistance payments could start as soon as Wednesday, after the program ran out of money on November 1st due to the ongoing government shutdown. Two federal judges have now ordered the Trump administration to make partial payments using emergency funds, but Bessent says the President wants guidance from the courts on the legal way to release the money.    Two ---  The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday on the legality of President Trump's tariff plan.  The case centers on Trump using a law meant for emergencies to impose tariffs without Congress's approval.  Oral arguments were fast-tracked and the tariffs will remain in place until the Court decides.  And number three --- Michigan drivers are paying ten-cents a gallon less to fill up the tank today compared to last week.  Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average price is two-dollars-97-cents, 19-cents less than last month and 20-cents less than last year.  The highest price in the state is in Ann Arbor at $3.07, and Traverse City has the lowest price at $2.82.

Today's episode presents a Democratic lawmaker roundtable on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the food assistance program covering low-income folks' groceries.  Although President Donald Trump was ordered to cover SNAP with $5.25 billion during the federal government shutdown, some Democrats in Michigan still think a state-level emergency food assistance fund is necessary.  MIRS gets updates from Democratic state Reps. Betsy Coffia of Traverse City and Tonya Myers Phillips of Detroit on why they think Michigan needs to be creating funding for emergency food aid. They also talk about issues in their districts they believe aren't getting enough attention, as well as whether the window for bipartisan collaboration in Lansing is getting smaller or larger (4:38). 

On July 5, 2013, Kelly Boyce Hurlbert was struck by a dark colored vehicle (possibly a truck or SUV) while riding her bike home from work in Traverse City, Michigan. Kelly was fatally injured in the incident and died at Munson Hospital.  Her family is still seeking justice and answers in this case. This episode includes an interview with Kelly's sister, Nicole.  If you have information, contact TIPS.FBI.GOV  You can listen to the original episode about Kelly's case HERE  #michigan #hitandrun #unsolved #coldcase 

Let's face it—clowns are downright terrifying and in John Ward's new book, “Scareville 8: Food to Die For,” we're introduced to Chunko the Clown and find out just why you never want to mess with them. Here's why: Traverse City, Michigan, seems like the perfect small town—until a cheerful jingle and a pudgy clown mascot turn everything upside down. When the new burger joint, Chunko Town, opens its doors, the town can't wait to meet Chunko the Clown. But the friendly facade hides a sinister secret.  Middle graders Kira and her friends quickly learn the hard way: whatever you do—don't anger the clown! With each daring misstep, Chunko's cheerful grin twists into something far more terrifying, and the kids find themselves trapped in a nightmarish game of wits and courage. In this episode, John and I talk about clowns in horror, writing for a middle grade audience, and get a glimpse into his soon-to-be-released debut in adult horror.

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, host Dane Carlson shares his talk from the Utility Economic Development Association's 2025 Fall Forum in Traverse City, Michigan. He explains how artificial intelligence is transforming economic development from a guessing game into a data-driven discipline. Drawing from his work with Sitehunt, Dane reveals how utilities can turn raw infrastructure data like power, water, sewer, and fiber into actionable intelligence that accelerates projects, shortens RFI responses, and drives smarter investment decisions. He challenges listeners to stop optimizing for Google and start optimizing for AI, showing how even small steps like making one dataset machine readable can reshape how regions grow and compete. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! 10 Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Make one dataset machine readable, even if it is internal. It is the first step toward AI readiness. Think of AI as infrastructure, not a chatbot. Build systems that work continuously, not conversations. Use APIs to connect your data, automate workflows, and ensure consistency. Chain models together to combine reasoning, data retrieval, and structured writing capabilities. Capture tribal knowledge by converting what only a few people know into structured, shareable data. Automate RFI responses by integrating structured site data with AI models for instant scoring. Start vibe coding by describing outcomes and intent instead of writing brittle, rigid logic. Stop optimizing for Google. Design your data for AI systems that synthesize and act. Run small experiments monthly to test new models and internal automations. Advocate inside your organization. Utilities are the backbone of AI enabled economic development.

As a lay leader of Traverse City Presbyterian Church, Linda Racine and a team of enthusiastic congregants prompted her church to start on a journey toward effective climate action. You can read about their commitment to creation care and learn about their 3 bright ideas for reducing carbon emissions in this congregation-led video. Traverse City Presbyterian took advantage of tools like the Interfaith Power and Light Carbon Assessment to understand their own energy use.Learn more about how Linda's denomination, the PCUSA, has committed to climate solutions in their Earth Pledge.Linda is also part of the Michigan Citizens Climate Lobby, which has local chapters all over the country.Many thanks to Linda and all the other terrific people who graciously hosted us when we visited Traverse City!Linda RacineTRANSCRIPTLinda Racine In 2022, there were multiple policies or overtures passed focused on creation care, and it really put out an alarm, saying “It's serious, folks, the Earth is really in trouble. So we need to take strong action.” And they were encouraging all churches to reduce their carbon emissions by at least 25% in the next four years and get it down to net zero or net positive by 2030.Debra RienstraWow. That's ambitious.Linda RacineVery ambitious. But a group of interested folks at church looked at that and said, “Let's do it. Let's go for it.”Debra Rienstra Welcome to the Refugia Podcast. I'm your host, Professor Debra Rienstra. Refugia are habitats in nature where life endures in times of crisis. We're exploring the concept of refugia as a metaphor, discovering how people of faith can become people of refugia: nurturing life-giving spaces in the earth, in our human cultural systems, and in our spiritual communities, even in this time of severe disturbance. This season, we're paying special attention to churches and Christian communities who have figured out how to address the climate crisis together as an essential aspect of their discipleship. Today, I'm talking with Linda Racine from the Presbyterian Church in Traverse City, Michigan. Linda happens to be Michigan co-coordinator for Citizen Climate Lobby, a role she adopted after a long career in academia. But I'm talking with Linda today in her role as a lay leader at the church. Traverse City Presbyterian, in many ways, is an ordinary congregation, but they are doing extraordinary work, integrating climate action into every aspect of church life. They have heat pumps, solar panels, native plantings, a pocket forest, educational programs and more. Their story demonstrates the importance of active pastoral and lay leadership, broad community buy-in, and denominational commitments. Linda will tell us their story. Let's get started.Debra RienstraLinda, thank you for talking with me today.Linda RacineOh, glad to be here.Debra RienstraIt's great to be here in your beautiful home, here in Traverse City. Thank you for your hospitality today, and I'm really excited to talk about the work of Traverse City Presbyterian Church. So I know you've been involved in the church for a long time. Maybe tell us a little bit about your personal background and how long you've been involved in the church.Linda Racine Oh, I think I joined about 25 years ago. We used we had been members at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church just down the street here, and it was actually our oldest son who was in high school at the time, going through confirmation class, and a lot of his friends were going to the Presbyterian Church, and he really wanted to go, and for a variety of reasons, we said, “Let's check it out.” And we've been members since. That was 25 years ago.Debra Rienstra Yeah, so you have been around for all of the adventures that your church has had in their creation care work. Yes, so let's start with that spark point. We're really interested in finding how these things begin with a church. So can you think back to the moment when something happened at the church that people began to work in earnest to respond to climate change as a community. What was that spark point for Traverse City Presbyterian?Linda Racine The thing that really kicked it off was Laura Jacobson, who manages/schedules things for our Wednesday night adult education, came to me because she knew I was really involved in Citizens Climate Lobby, which is a non-partisan volunteer organization. And, “Would you do a session on climate?” I wanted to, but I was also a little hesitant, just because, sadly, climate has become so politicized, and our church has had a long history—we're a purple church, check your politics at the door, and I was concerned about how people might receive it. So, I put together a presentation very thoughtfully about “How do I make this as non-political as possible?” But the heading for it was “Caring for God's Creation: a faith based approach to climate change.” I wasn't sure how it would go over. And at that time, we were getting maybe 20 people coming on Wednesday nights. 65 people came. The room was packed. So clearly there was a lot of interest.Debra Rienstra What year was this?Linda Racine It was like January of 2020, right before Covid hit.Debra Rienstra Goodness.Linda Racine So anyway, the evening went really well. Kind of started with a very broad based, here's what Scripture says. Here's what—oh, we did the Katharine Hayhoe video, which—she takes such a broad view of every faith tradition has something important to say about our responsibility to care for creation and for one another. So Katharine Hayhoe, then the Pope, and you know, went through some different traditions and how they're responding. And then did some information about what PCUSA was doing, which was new to me. I didn't really know what all our denomination—because it had never been talked about in our church. So went through that and offered the idea that our denomination has a certification process for creation care teams. And by the end, people were saying, “Let's do this!” There was an impromptu—somebody grabbed a piece of paper and pen, and “Who wants to be a part of the team?” And we got, I don't know, eight or 10 names on that list. Quickly got together and said, “Well, what do we want to do? Let's pitch it to our session.” So February's meeting, we had a proposal, and they all said, “Absolutely, let's go for it.” So that's what started it.Debra Rienstra What do you think prepared people to be that enthusiastic after one session? What was going on in the church? What are the congregation members like that makes you look back on that and say, “Yeah, we were somehow primed or prompted or ready for that moment.”Linda Racine I think that's hard to say. Our church has always—I guess what drew me to the church initially is it was really clear this was a community that really walked the talk. It wasn't coming on Sunday to check a box, but really genuinely living their faith. And people of faith were called to care for creation. And so I think that was a strong ethic that people had anyway. And clearly, by 2020, we're seeing, “Oh my gosh, this earth is in trouble.” That was pretty clear. And so, just to have a topic on—let's gather on Wednesday night and talk about it. I think people were ready.Debra Rienstra Fascinating, yeah. And I wonder if, because up north here in Michigan, this beautiful area of Michigan, people are very aware of the outdoors. So many people care a lot about the natural world around here and enjoy it. Summer up here is so beautiful. So I wonder if it was just a little bit of a more natural leap there.Linda Racine I think you've got a point there. People are drawn to this area because of its natural amazingness. And so there is a strong environmental ethic here. I mean, look at the land conservancy: all the explosion since that launched back in the 90s, I believe. The number of just natural areas that have been preserved, the whole Sleeping Bear sand dunes could have been development, but that has been preserved. There is a strong environmental ethic here. No question.Debra Rienstra Yeah, yeah. So what happened next? How did you go about inviting the whole congregation into a process that—you didn't know what was going to happen next. You have this spark moment. But then what happened?Linda Racine I think the structure of the certification process really drove that. It's so solid. When a church decides to do that, you're committing to really look at how you manage your facilities, how your worship embraces this, how your education programs, and advocacy—that's always been the toughest one. But those four areas. First you assess, where are we now? And then, what are your church's goals? And so that involved, in order to do that and to get all the committees in the church involved: what are you doing currently, and what would you like to do? What would you like to see happen in the next year? So every committee was involved in setting goals. The pastor support was critical. Oh my gosh, without that, this wouldn't have gone anywhere. Pastors have been, right from the beginning, very supportive. One Sunday, the whole church read the pledge.Debra Rienstra The Earth Care Pledge from the Presbyterian Church, okay.Linda Racine Yeah, yeah. So people were aware that that was going on. And then people have different interests. “I'm really excited about this piece of it or that piece of it.” So always open to anyone who wants to jump in and get involved to do that. But I think it's the discipline, the structure and the discipline, of that certification process that keeps us on track.Debra Rienstra Okay, yeah, and it sounds like you were able to get that certification pretty quickly, because you've had it since 2020, so pretty quickly you got the certification.Linda Racine Yeah, I think that first year, we filled out all the forms and sent goals, and then you submit that and get the certification, they review it at the denominational level,Debra Rienstra Yeah. So it seems, from all the conversations I've had with church folks this weekend that the physical plant aspects became a big part of it, first, as well as the landscaping and grounds aspects. So talk a little bit about the processes of those things happening.Linda Racine Well, one of the first projects that first year was converting pieces of ground. We had a bed out front that was dying. Some of the bushes were dying. And a couple of our church members, Gary Richardson and Cheryl Gross, were aware of a National Wildlife Federation grant opportunity. And so Gary was a member of Building and Grounds and took the idea to that committee, and they were all supportive of it. So we submitted the grant. We got $1,500 to get us started. And so work crews showed up. We ripped out the old plants. Then that also connected to the education piece. That's one of one of those other four areas. Our children's education person was absolutely passionate. So the Vacation Bible School that summer focused on pollinators. So we did a whole education piece on the role of pollinators and their importance, and then the kids helped plant the new pollinator garden.Debra Rienstra Yeah, awesome.Linda Racine Yeah. It was fabulous.Debra Rienstra So it sounds like what we need is enthusiasm across the leadership. Yeah. And the leadership working together.Linda Racine Absolutely.Debra Rienstra And I think you folks at this church have so many—not only enthusiastic, but really skilled leaders. You have organization experience. You have Cheryl, who does native plants as a passion. I had a wonderful tour today with Randy, who was excited about boilers and transferring those to heat pumps, which was so delightful to hear about. And at some point, the church made this wonderful video, which we'll link in the show notes, explaining the goals—the three bright ideas, goals. So talk about how that happened.Linda Racine That was triggered by our denomination's policy, where, as a denomination, delegates meet every two years to look at policy for the church. And in 2022, there were multiple policies or overtures passed focused on creation care, and it really put out an alarm, saying, “It's serious, folks. The earth is really in trouble, so we need to take strong action.” And they were encouraging all churches to reduce their carbon emissions by at least 25% in the next four years and get it down to net zero or net positive by 2030.Debra Rienstra Wow, that's ambitious.Linda Racine Very ambitious. But a group of interested folks at church looked at that and said, “Let's do it. Let's go for it.” So you need to start—understand where you are first before you can reduce something. So we use the Interfaith Power and Light carbon assessment. And Chris Wendland, who you met, really drove that train, and she and Randy both worked with staff to gather all the—here's our electric bills and our gas bills and all the stuff needed to submit that. And so then we got this feedback about, “Here's where you are.” And then it was, “Okay, now what do we do?” And so another church member said, “Let's talk with Tim Pulliam,” who was—he's the owner, executive, I don't know what his title, but he runs Keen Technical Solutions who, for I don't know, 25 years have been really focused on clean energy transformation.Debra Rienstra This is also a member of the church?Linda Racine Tim Pulliam is not, but it was a church member who recommended him. So Tim brought a team of folks in and looked at all this stuff, and they said, “Well, the thing you could—that would make the biggest impact the quickest would be changing all your lighting to LED.” So that seemed like a no brainer. We also had this ancient boiler that was ready to die any minute, and people were starting to panic about that. And so, okay, we got to do something there. And then there were a lot of people in the church saying, “Can we put solar panels up?” Because there's so many great things about the solar. Not only is it good for the clean energy, but it's also a public statement. It really is a public witness, and it helps normalize, because there's still so many people out there who think, “Oh, this is Northern Michigan. You can't— solar is worthless here.” Well, actually, it's not.Debra Rienstra Actually, it's not, especially because we have such very long summer days.Linda Racine Yes, yeah. And so anyway, there was a lot of enthusiasm around that. So kind of gathered after Sunday, after church on Sunday, anybody who wanted to come and talked about, “Well, here's what the report said, and what do we think?” And so there was interest in all three of those ideas. So we created task forces. People said, “Yeah, I'll work on this.” And everybody, the groups, had about three months to do their homework, come back with, “Here's what we think the options are and what it's going to cost.” And that in about April of that year, we heard what people had to say, and people wanted to do all three.Debra Rienstra Yeah, that's just amazing. Was there resistance at all? Were there people who were resistant?Linda Racine I'm not remembering that. Maybe they weren't showing up at the meetings. Are they quiet? I don't know. I don't remember. I mean, there's always questions about, “Well, will solar really work?” There were questions about, “Well, can we afford it?” And that was maybe the biggest concern. But people had done quite a bit of research on that, and between the very low interest loans that our denomination offers—that was huge, the potential for grants. And we did end up getting an $80,000 grant from our local utility. And then at that time there were IRA dollars available. That's a question mark right now, but the combination of that, and then when you look at the energy savings, it's like, “Okay, what we're going to save in electric bills is probably going to be pretty darn close to covering our monthly loan payment.” So when people saw that, it was like, collective, “Okay, sure, this is doable.”Debra Rienstra So at that point was the video made at that point?Linda Racine Yes, because the next step was, “Okay. So we've got maybe 50 people in the room. We've got 600 people in the church. How do we get everybody involved?” So putting together a strategy for really getting everyone enthused about it. And so the idea for the video came up. And Ray Starkenberg and her dad are professional videographers.Debra Rienstra Once again, talent in the congregation.Linda RacineOh my gosh. And so they took that project on. And you've seen the video, it's just amazing. The storytelling is so well done.Debra Rienstra It's playful, it's persuasive, it's full of facts. And I love the theme, you know, “the time is now” is the theme of the video, and the involvement of kids in the video saying their piece, saying, “This is about me and my future. Please help.” It's just—and that combined with the playfulness, it's just brilliant.Linda Racine It's a good balance, isn't it? Yeah. And a couple things about that. One member of the church, after seeing the video, said, “If this was just about buying a new boiler, I wouldn't be that enthused. But this is about the future. There was so much enthusiasm in the church after really hearing the whole story and the possibilities there. I do want to mention, that theme, “the time is now,” that's right out of the overture that was passed by our general assembly.Debra Rienstra Yeah. Once again, that denominational leadership is so important.Linda Racine Yeah, that was in that very first overture in 2022 talking about how serious this moment in time is and the time is now to act.Debra Rienstra Hi, it's me, Debra. If you are enjoying this podcast episode, go ahead and subscribe on your preferred podcast platform. If you have a minute, leave a review. Good reviews help more listeners discover this podcast. To keep up with all the Refugia news, I invite you to subscribe to the Refugia newsletter on Substack. This is my fortnightly newsletter for people of faith who care about the climate crisis and want to go deeper. Every two weeks, I feature climate news, deeper dives, refugia sightings and much more. Join our community at refugianewsletter.substack.com. For even more goodies, including transcripts and show notes for this podcast, check out my website at debrarienstra.com. D-E-B-R-A-R-I-E-N-S-T-R-A dot com. Thanks so much for listening. We're glad you're part of this community. And now back to the interview.Debra RienstraSo how was the video used and disseminated?Linda Racine We started doing some meetings, just in homes, small groups, eight or 10 people. Showing the video, and then having a discussion. And that was the first step, and getting people's questions answered, and then Sunday morning it was in the service. And, wow.Debra Rienstra So it worked, so to speak, yeah.Linda Racine And then it's been on our website ever since. The thing is that video has gone—I wouldn't say viral, but it has been broadly, broadly disseminated.Debra Rienstra Oh, I can see why. I think every church should imitate it as best they can. Yeah, I mean the statistics—the numbers are specific to you folks.Linda Racine Yeah, the storytelling though, the power of that, are things that other churches can use, yes.Debra Rienstra And it stars many people from your church. So the stars of the show are your fellow congregants.Linda Racine And they're all people who have really stepped up and wanted to be and are a key part of this.Debra Rienstra So at this point you have—the heat pump system is well underway. Solar panels are sitting on the roof waiting for installation when the snow melts. You have education programs going. Maybe we'll come back to that. Quite a lot of landscaping work, quite a lot of native planting done, really neat native gardens. You have a pocket forest going. So as far as the four things, the four elements of earth care congregation: it's the building, the landscaping...Linda Racine Well, those are kind of together, so how you manage your facilities.Debra Rienstra Okay, what are the other three again?Linda Racine Worship. And pastors lead that, and they do that beautifully. That first year that we received certification, we had a kickoff celebration in the prayer garden that was just lovely. And so that theme gets worked into the worship by the pastors.Debra Rienstra Yeah, give some examples of how that happens in worship. Are there sermons? Is it in the litanies, in the music?Linda Racine Hmm, probably all of the above.Debra Rienstra Yeah. Okay, and you have two worship services. So this has to be done in two different ways, so it requires a little creativity.Linda Racine Yeah, although often in the spring, especially around earth— there can be combined services. We do a combined service once a month anyway, and so there have been a couple earth care themed services, that way it was one service.Debra Rienstra Yeah. And then do you have anything special for Earth Day or Season of Creation?Linda Racine Usually, yes, on like Wednesday, well, that would be more the education piece, but usually on the Wednesday nights, we've done something big related to earth care. This year, we're telling our story. We've got a thing planned for that Wednesday of Earth Week. We're inviting every church in the region to come and hear the story. Our contractor will be there to answer questions, and resource people, the Light and Power folks will be there. So if they have questions about, “Well, what programs do you have?” And there are other churches in the area also that are doing similar things. So it'll be a good chance to share stories also and learn from one another. So we're doing— that's the plan for this during Earth Care Week.Debra Rienstra So just to make the refugia connection there, as Traverse City Presbyterian is operating as a refugia place, a refugia space, doing their work, modeling that work, with this idea of getting other churches together, you're creating those corridors and creating that whole network to let these life giving capacities spread and grow. That's brilliant. Really great idea.Linda Racine Another thing that we've done, we've got a racial justice task force that has, over the last several years, made a very focused effort to build relationship with the local tribe. And so the last, I think, three Lent seasons that we've had a Lenten series where inviting tribal leadership into talk about the—to educate us about the history of the tribe and practices and beliefs, and whereas much of that is focused on caring for the earth, caring for Mother Earth, it's central, yeah. So we've learned a lot and helped make a connection with that.Debra Rienstra I noticed in your bulletin, there's a land acknowledgement. And also I noticed you have a garden specifically co-cared for with the indigenous folk around.Linda Racine Not yet.Debra Rienstra Okay, that's in the plans.Linda Racine Yes, it's on the plans to—because in one of the sessions where a tribal leader was talking about...it was right after the land acknowledgement had been created. And the talking through that, someone at the end asked, “So, what's next?” You know, we really, our heart is in this land acknowledgement, what's next? And her response was, “When you care for the earth, you care for the Anishinaabek and what we believe in.” So that sparked this thing in my head of, “Oh my, here's a beautiful opportunity.” And we followed up, thinking, if we could learn from tribal leadership on how to create a healing garden, we'd love to do that. And so we have had one of the tribal leaders come and help educate us about a healing garden, what all it involves. And we've created a space. It's all smothered and ready to go. And the first thing that we would like to plant there is a plum tree. Because what we learned from her, I had no idea, but apparently, the plum tree is a has a very special place in the Anishinaabek story, where—my understanding is that plum trees were very prevalent in the Grand Rapids area, and when the Dutch came and settled that area, the plum trees were taken out. And so, in fact, it was hard when she came to meet with us, she had brought a plum tree as a gift, and we didn't have a place to put it. Broke my heart. But we so would love that to be the center of this healing garden. So we've got, you know, ground is all ready. We weren't even sure where it ought to go. And so anyway, so we've got a spot, because she helped us find a place for the healing garden. So as soon as we can reconnect, and they have the time, though, we're going to get that garden launched.Debra Rienstra Wow, that's beautiful. And will it be medicinal plants?Linda Racine That's the thought, yes.Debra Rienstra So healing plants, but also healing a relationship.Linda Racine Both, yes, all three, yeah, all three things.Debra Rienstra Beautiful. So a lot of churches struggle with—I've been sort of calling it the “boutique issue” problem, which is to say, you have, you know, your creation care folk, and they have a green team or something, and they kind of do their little thing off to the side, and other people have other issues that they're dealing with, and it's really hard to get that creation care work to infuse through, to diffuse through the whole congregation's life. And it sounds like that happened fairly organically. So what advice would you have for other churches that struggle with that boutique issue problem?Linda Racine Well, I think the strength of the PCUSA certification process is what allowed that to happen or fostered that. Because when you've got—you're required or expected to set goals in very comprehensive list of how the church functions, it really requires everybody to be involved. And so right from the beginning, pretty much every committee was asked to look at, what are we doing related to creation care, and what do we want to do? And every year that gets repeated. So there's a clear—we've got a pace of it. It's built into the planning structure. Every fall, the committees are looking at their goals around everything but creation care is on the list, and they're looking at their budgets to submit for the final reports and what happens next year. So it's really built into the fabric and structure of how we operate. So if it weren't for that, it would be a committee off to the side doing whatever it does. But really, everyone in all committees are involved.Debra Rienstra So it sounds like that answers my next question too, which has to do with the problem of “fade.” So by that, I mean everybody gets excited. You replace the boiler, you replace the LED lights, or replace lights with LED, and then...yeah, this enthusiasm sort of fades. But it sounds like that annual goal-setting process with an indefinite horizon, like there's no end point to that, right? So that annual goal-setting process also helps with that fade problem.Linda Racine I think it's key.Debra Rienstra One last question, what has been most challenging and most joyful about the transformation that Traverse City Presbyterian has gone through in a mere five years?Linda Racine I don't know that anything has been particularly hard, but oh my gosh, the joy. Ah. Just so many examples. When we decided that there was this huge section of lawn that was totally unusable as lawn, let's turn it into a pocket forest. And we were able to get a local tree trimmer to donate the wood chips to smother it. And we have this huge group of people with two truckloads or three, I don't know how many truckloads of stuff. We're out with the wheelbarrows spreading stuff. We're having so much fun. Jordan is sliding down it like it's a ski slope. We're just having a great time, and I'm looking around and thinking, “I absolutely love this community.” They're so committed to being the best stewards of creation and one another. Yeah, it's not hard, it's just wonderful.Debra Rienstra Linda, it's been such a pleasure to talk to you. There's been joy in this conversation, too. Thank you for your time. Thank you for all that you do and blessings on Traverse City Presbyterian.Debra Rienstra Thanks for joining us for show notes and full transcripts, please visit debrarienstra.com and click on the Refugia Podcast tab. This season of the Refugia Podcast is produced with generous funding from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. Colin Hoogerwerf is our awesome audio producer. Thanks to Ron Rienstra for content consultation as well as technical and travel support. Till next time, be well. This is a public episode. 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We're coming to you from the 2025 Annual Leadership Conference in beautiful Traverse City! One of the most anticipated ALC sessions each year is the Michigan Council of School Attorneys Fall Conference. In this episode, we're joined by MASB's Legal Counsel and Director of Labor Relations and Policy, Brad Banasik, J.D., to share highlights from the conference and offer practical advice on how your board can stay proactive and prepared.

This week, we're turning up the voices that define Celtic music. From Niamh Dunne's haunting “Ballyneety's Walls” to Mànran's fiery “Mire,” from timeless ballads to modern folk songs—every track in this episode is sung from the heart. Discover the storytellers and voices that keep Irish and Scottish tradition alive, on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #731  -  -  Subscribe now! Niamh Dunne, Mànran, McFloosey, Téada, Ed Miller, Jesse Ferguson, Olivia Bradley, Don Gabbert, The Inland Seas, Skyrie, Marc Gunn, SeeD, Loveridge, Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club, Eclectic Revival, Screaming Orphans, Ainsley Hamill GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. 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THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:06 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 3:25 - WELCOME 5:39 - Mànran "Woah" from To the Wind 9:08 - McFloosey "The Briar and the Rose" from Fiacre's Fell 12:41 - Téada "Song: An Spailpín Fánach" from Ainneoin na stoirme / In spite of the storm 15:27 - Ed Miller "The Last Trip Home" from Many's The Fine Tale 19:09 - FEEDBACK 22:29 - Jesse Ferguson "The Raggle Taggle Gypsy" from Ten 25:53 - Olivia Bradley "A Gaelic Blessing" from Misty Morning Shore 27:39 - Don Gabbert "Devlish Mary" from Donovan's Fancy 29:42 - The Inland Seas "Cold Blows the Wind" from Crown of Clover 33:41 - Skyrie "Exiled" from Hunger Road 38:09 - THANKS 40:19 - Marc Gunn "Tae the Begging" from St Patrick's Day 44:37 - SeeD "We Will Fly" from FAE 48:59 - Loveridge "The Safety of Home" from As the Crow Flies 53:06 - Andrew D. Huber + the Gecko Club "Kickin' Whiskey" from Sailor's Rescue 56:41 - Eclectic Revival "Six String Salute" from Life & Love 1:01:01 - Screaming Orphans "Darlin' Girl from Clare" from Paper Daisies 1:04:12 - CLOSING 1:05:19 - Ainsley Hamill "Leave Her Johnny" from FABLE 1:08:55 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. 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In this episode of the Live Unreal Podcast, Jeff Glover sits down with Traverse City-based real estate agent and team leader, Eric Levanduski, recorded live at the 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City. With 8 years in the industry, Eric has grown from an individual top producer into one of the most respected team leaders in Traverse City. In 2024, he personally sold 28 units for $8 million, while his team closed 243 units for $112 million. By June 2025, Eric had already sold 14 units for $6.5 million, and his team reached 159 units for $85 million—well on their way to their 2025 goal of 325 units for $200 million. In this conversation, Eric shares what keeps him coming back to Glover U year after year, and how the Live Unreal System has helped him create a business built on accountability, strong culture, and consistent production.

Chris Holman welcomes Broc W. Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, Pronoia Capital, Traverse City, MI. Chris had several questions for Broc in this conversation. You've obviously done a lot and have experienced success early on in your career, what would you say drives you? You've worked all over, lived in New York and Chicago, etc. why did you decide to come back to Michigan to live and work here? What has been your biggest struggle as an entrepreneur you've overcome and could speak wisdom into for others following in your footsteps? What role did Michigan State University play in your development as a professional and shaping your career? Who has been your biggest mentor or inspiration in your life? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Brian Zajac joins the podcast to talk about Bootleg - the non-race downhill event that occurs the Sunday after Iceman in Traverse City. Brian also schools Trevor on all things pertaining to downhill and gravity biking and shares his super interesting background in the sport.

LUKE 18:1-8 This is the holy gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord. Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and to not lose heart. He said, in a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a widow who kept coming to him and saying, grant me justice for my accuser. For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice so she may not wear me out by continually coming. And the Lord said, listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find faith on earth? This is the gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Good morning. Good morning. My name is Jesse. I am the program innovator for Living Water Ministries. I've been working year round for Living Water for three years. Actually, last week I just celebrated my three year anniversary. So I've been on staff for three years, but camp has long been a part of my life. I was a camper through my whole childhood. I worked on summer staff. And now I am so blessed to be able to be part of the work that we do all year round. Before I talk about the gospel, I want to extend my gratitude to all of you. Faith and the people here have long been a part of camp and our programs. You have kids who come to camp, volunteers who can't come to camp and work with U.S. donors. Your pastor comes to camp every year. Camp is a really big part of this faith community. I also want to share with you a little bit about Living Water. For those of you who don't know us, the first thing that we do is summer camp. That's our main thing that we do. And during our typical weeks of camp, we have campers who are grades one through 12. And we do worship in the morning and we sing songs and we create this really, really special community for kids of all these ages. We have a couple of specialized programs. We have a week of camp for adults with developmental disabilities. We have a week of camp called Bridge Builders for high schoolers. And this is anti racism and leadership training. And new this year, we are launching a new program called In God's Image, which is a week of camp for LGBTQ high school youth. And coming up next Month we have Charge. Charge is a youth gathering for middle school and high schoolers, and this is at the Great Wolf Lodge. And Charge is an event that provides a powerful faith community where students get to develop leadership skills and grow in faith, all while having fun at the water park at Great Wolf Lodge. And because the love of Christ is abundant and freely given, Living Water believes that money should never be a barrier that stops a child from having a camp experience. So during COVID camp was closed for two summers, but this gave us the ability to give camp away for free in the summer of 2022. So every kid who came to camp in 2022 did so at no cost. And so since then, we have offered a tier pricing system to keep this equity going. So when families register their camper, they have the choice of paying full price, half price, or no price, no questions asked. It's just something that they get to select when they are registering their camper. So this and all of our ministry is made possible through generous individuals and congregations sharing their gifts with campers. Every year we hold our Run the Race campaign where runners and non runners alike come together and everybody commits to raising $2,000 and running a 200 mile relay race from Traverse City to Muskegon. So last month, we held our Run the Race event, and. And we raised over $131,000, which is so cool. And all of that gets to go to making camp the best place that it can be. And so why all this matters to you, why I'm telling this to you, is because of the people sitting in the pews with you. You have kids who come to camp. You have people who volunteer. Those campers become summer staffers. And your pastor is part of camp. The people at Faith sitting with you are super involved in the work that God does at camp. And we do all this because of the gospel. We do all of this work because of Jesus. So in the parable today, Jesus asks, asks us that if the people cry out to God, will he delay long in helping them? So if we cry out, will God help us? And honestly, sometimes it seems like God's not like he is delaying, like we've been crying out for quite some time and not hearing anything back. Because how long must we cry out until we finally see justice? How long must we cry out until we see an end of genocide? How long must we cry out until our black and brown siblings stop being kidnapped and murdered? How long until our children are safe in their schools? How long? Because sometimes it feels like we can't cry Any louder and still nothing. Jesus also asks, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? And I think that the answer to that is also no. If Jesus comes to earth today, do you think he's happy with all of this? Is he impressed with our faithfulness? And I don't think so. I think that this is so far from the image of the kingdom of Earth that God has planned for us. This is so far from God's plan of perfect discipleship. And where is the faith on earth? In the first reading, Jacob wrestles with God. And this isn't a short wrestling match. Wrestling matches, we know, are about, what, two minutes? You know, it's a couple minutes and someone counts to three, and then it's over. But that's not what this was. God came to Jacob in the night, and they wrestled until daybreak. And God even says to Jacob, let me go. But Jacob says, I will not let you go until you bless me. And when the wrestling match ends, Jacob overcame and God blesses him. But Jacob doesn't walk away completely victorious. He walks away with a limp. He walks away blessed and limping. And this is what our prayer and what our faithfulness is supposed to look like. It's supposed to look like this wrestling match where we are relentlessly clinging to God and not letting go until God blesses us, holding on despite the risks, despite the injury, despite the people telling us to give up, to let go, to go home, to hold on even though we will walk away with a limp. I could tell you 100 success stories about camp, about the kids who came to camp not believing in God and then left excited about Jesus. The kids who came their whole lives and became counselors, the kids who finally found a refuge and a home at camp where they could finally be themselves. But that's not what I'm going to do. I will be happy to share these stories with you after service. I have plenty of them. But right now, I'm going to share a story with you that left me limping. Last summer, I sent a camper home. He made it about halfway through the week. But after multiple attempts at running away and getting physical with another camper and with a staff member, we made the decision that he had to go home for the safety of other campers and for his safety. But that still hurt. I felt like I had just failed this kid. I was trying to be something for him, and I fell short. And I was beating myself up, thinking, are we really creating a place for all of God's children? Are we really doing this right? And really, the answer is yes. And I had to make the hard decision to keep people safe. And I told his mom when she came to pick him up that camp isn't a no for him. This isn't a no. It's a not yet. So when he's ready to come back, we are ready for him. We will be here, because that is holding on to God and not letting go until he blesses us. And so that is why we tell every single kid that the love of God is for them. We tell every single kid that they can come just as they are. Tell every single kid that there is nothing that they could ever, ever do that would make God love them less. And that is the wrestling that we need to be doing. And I'm not letting go of that. And I will be limping, and I will be blessed.

In this episode of the Live Unreal Podcast, Jeff Glover sits down with Akron, Ohio real estate agent Luke O'Neill at the 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City, Michigan. With 10 years in the business, Luke is on track for his biggest year yet—after selling 135 homes for $35 million in 2024, he's already closed 72 units for $17.5 million by mid-2025, with a goal of 150 units and $40 million in volume. Luke opens up about what's driving his record-breaking year, including:

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Jon Plummer, co-owner of Moomers Homemade Ice Cream in Traverse City, shares how a small family dairy farm blossomed into one of Michigan's most beloved ice cream destinations. From the national spotlight of Good Morning America to the creation of their signature Cherries Moobilee flavor, Jon shares how Moomers became more than just a place to grab a cone—it's an experience rooted in family, community, and joy.How a family dairy farm in Traverse City grew into Moomers, a nationally recognized ice cream destination.Why balancing tradition, family, and innovation is the secret ingredient to Moomers' lasting success.The story behind their signature flavor , Cherries Moobilee—and how customer involvement shaped it into a Michigan icon.Links:Website: https://moomers.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moomersicecream/Subscribe to our Email Newsletter: https://totalmichigan.com/join/Find us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/totalmichiganWatch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@totalmichigan

In this episode of the Live Unreal Podcast, Jeff Glover sits down with Nashville real estate agent Ralph Pearson at the 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City, Michigan. Ralph has been in the business for eight years and has built a thriving career rooted in relationships, referrals, and relentless consistency. In 2024, Ralph closed 75 units for $33 million in volume, and by mid-2025 he was already at 44 units and $20 million—well on his way to his goal of 90 units for $41 million this year. Ralph opens up about his emotional journey into real estate, the challenges he faced while supporting his wife and family, and how joining Glover U transformed not only his business but his mindset. Jeff and Ralph dive deep into: ✅ The specific sources of business fueling Ralph's production ✅ How he gets client reviews that attract new leads ✅ What he does differently to earn agent-to-agent referrals ✅ The systems he uses to build long-term relationships with other agents ✅ His social media focus for the rest of 2025 ✅ And Ralph's #1 piece of advice for agents attending their first Glover U event Whether you're a new agent looking to build momentum or a seasoned pro ready to elevate your systems, Ralph's story and strategies will inspire you to take your business to the next level.

This week on Our Uncommon Life, we're keeping things light and fun as we recap our weekend getaway up in Traverse City ...complete with family time, crab legs, and a little chaos (because of course).We chat about what it's like for Zac to hang out with his in-laws (spoiler: he actually always enjoys it), our four-year anniversary of owning the condo, and the mix of nostalgia and gratitude that comes with that milestone. From all-you-can-eat crab legs and a few lucky (or not-so-lucky) spins at the casino, to checking out new local favorites like Sisters and Glendale Burgers, it was one of those perfectly imperfect weekends that reminded us why we love this place so much.Zac also got to sneak in a golf day with the guys at Grand Traverse Resort, while Vena… had a slightly less glamorous morning at Munson Hospital for what we're now calling “the Great Gas Incident of 2025.” (Don't worry, she lived to tell the tale.)It's a weekend recap episode full of laughter, real-life moments, and the reminder that the best memories are usually the unplanned ones.

Antoni Porowski is best known as the food and wine expert on the Netflix series Queer Eye, which will be airing its final season later this year. He's a best-selling author and the host of a terrific food travel show, No Taste Like Home. Matt joined him onstage at the Traverse City Food & Wine festival for an amazing conversation. The event was hosted by the National Writers Series, a terrific organization bringing authors to stages around Traverse City, Michigan. Also on the show we have a really great conversation with Lindsey Baruch, author of the new book Something Delicious. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Global issues, local insights: Hear from two leaders with the International Affairs Forum-Traverse City discuss the world affairs shaping our future.We sit down with Alex Tank, Director at Northwestern Michigan College and Michael Lehnert, retired Major General, to learn about the International Affairs Forum - Traverse City (IAF). They describe the unique relationship between IAF and the college, the various events and opportunities IAF offers, and more. The mission of the International Affairs Forum of Traverse City is to advance the understanding of the world and its critical issues through education and public dialogue. IAF is a member of the World Affairs Councils of America, the largest independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to engaging the public and leading global voices to better understand the world. Their national network is comprised of more than 90 councils in more than 40 states. 

As the 2025 Annual Leadership Conference approaches, we're excited to share a conversation with one of our keynote speakers who will be joining us in Traverse City. In this episode, leadership consultant and author George Couros discusses practical ways to foster innovative mindsets in public education—and how to bring everyone along on the journey.

Chris Holman welcomes Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management, MSU Research Foundation, East Lansing, MI. Welcome Pete tell us a little about the MSU Research Foundation and the PitchMI Startup Competition? Michigan's Innovation Showcase PitchMI is now one of the nation's richest state-based startup competitions, offering $4 million in investment. How does this expanded competition elevate Michigan's position as a leader in startup innovation and funding? Regional & Statewide Strategy The competition features four regionally themed events—healthcare in Grand Rapids, clean tech in Traverse City, mobility in Detroit, and AI/software in Ann Arbor—each awarding $250,000, with finalists moving on to compete for a $1 million prize. What's the strategic intent behind aligning region with specific startup industries, and how does it benefit both local ecosystems and statewide momentum? Building Momentum & Ecosystem Engagement Regional winners receive funding and, importantly, time to grow before the statewide finals—an intentional six-month runway for impact and support. Why is this momentum-building phase so critical, and what role do regional networks and ecosystems play in supporting startup trajectories? Long-Term Vision & Scalability With $3 million from the Michigan Innovation Fund and $1 million from Michigan Rise ensuring this is a multi-year initiative, PitchMI aims to run through 2026 and potentially become annual. How does this level of long-term funding and planning reflect Michigan's broader economic development priorities? Equity & Access in Startup Support Although each region focuses thematically, startups from anywhere in Michigan can enter any regional event that matches their focus. How does PitchMI's open and inclusive structure help break down geographic silos and create equitable opportunities across the state's innovation ecosystem? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Join Jeff Glover live from the 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City, Michigan, for an inspiring interview with Detroit real estate agent Davonte Moore. With 11 years in the business, Davonte has proven his consistency and drive—selling 57 units for $9.6 million in 2024 and already hitting 29 units for $4.7 million halfway through 2025, with a goal of 75 units and $13.5 million in volume this year. In this episode, Davonte reveals why 2025 is shaping up to be his best year yet—not just in production, but in life and business balance. He dives into: How health and fitness have boosted his real estate performance His accountability systems, morning routine, and daily contact goals A step-by-step breakdown of his lead follow-up plan How to succeed with expired listings—from securing the appointment to winning at the table The key differences between expired appointments vs. database appointments His proven social media strategy for winning new clients What keeps him motivated and why he chooses to stay on a real estate team If you're a realtor looking to sharpen your skills, level up your daily habits, and gain actionable strategies to win in today's market, this episode is packed with insight from one of Detroit's most consistent producers.

It's officially fall, but things are not falling off at Pine Knob as it heads to the close of its 53rd year. We'll start with a favorite Pine Knob photo of the J. Geils Band. The B-52s will be bringing its 12-date Cosmic De-Evolution Tour with Devo to town on Thursday, September 25th. The next night, Friday, Sept. 26th, country star Lainey Wilson brings her Whirlwind Tour to Pine Knob for her first performance ever at the venue. It will also be the first performance there for one of her band members, multi-instrumentalist Sav Madigan, who's also part of the Accidentals, a band she and longtime friend Katie Larson formed 13 years ago in Traverse City. Recently visiting town was the British band James, who also played at Pine Knob as part of the 1997 Lollapalooza festival that stopped there for two dates in July of that year.

Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Charlie Kirk taught young Americans to be proud of their country.  Speaking at Kirk's memorial service in Arizona Sunday, Rubio said Kirk was insanely smart and used his knowledge to take his message to young people across the country. Erika Kirk says she forgives the man who assassinated her husband. She told mourners that Charlie devoted his life to God's will and that his death sparked revival rather than riots.   Two --- The man accused of firing shots at Sacramento's ABC-10 building is back behind bars and set to appear in federal court today.  Anibal Hernandez Santana was first arrested after Friday's shooting and released on bail, but was taken into custody again Saturday for allegedly violating a federal law against interfering with government-licensed broadcast stations. And number three ---   The average price for gas in Michigan is up 12-cents a gallon in the past week.  Triple-A Michigan says the average is now three-dollars-17-cents, nine-cents less than last month and 21-cents less than last year.  The most expensive gas in the state continues to be in Ann Arbor at three-dollars-23-cents, and Traverse City has the most affordable gas at an average of two-dollars-94-cents.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson brings her vision for Michigan's future to The Common Bridge, outlining why she's running for governor in 2026 and what she hopes to accomplish for the state's citizens.At the heart of Benson's campaign is a commitment to making Michigan "the best place to be a kid, raise a kid, and call home." As a mother raising an eight-year-old son in Detroit, she understands firsthand the challenges facing Michigan families. "The work we do over the next 10 years is going to define his future and the future of our loved ones throughout the state," she explains, highlighting the urgency behind her candidacy.Affordability emerges as the cornerstone of Benson's platform. From cherry farmers in Traverse City who can't afford housing near their work to Detroit families struggling with utility bills, economic anxiety touches every corner of the state. Benson proposes tackling these challenges through strategic investments in affordable housing, healthcare access, and public education while making government work more efficiently for citizens—something she's demonstrated as Secretary of State by modernizing services and eliminating wait times.The conversation explores Michigan's potential transformation from the "Rust Belt" to what Benson calls the "Innovation Belt." Her vision includes ambitious infrastructure projects like high-speed rail connecting major cities, making Michigan "the small business capital of the nation," and developing talent pipelines through education and workforce training. This economic strategy aims to reverse Michigan's population decline by creating communities where people want to build their futures.What distinguishes Benson's approach is her commitment to collaboration across partisan lines. Having won her 2022 election by 14 points—carrying counties other Democrats couldn't win—she emphasizes the importance of listening to all voices and finding common ground. "No one party has all the ideas," she says, rejecting the polarization that dominates much of today's political discourse.As Michigan's chief election officer who improved the state's ranking from 31st to 2nd in election administration, Benson understands how good governance builds trust. Her campaign represents an opportunity to demonstrate that politics can still be about solving problems rather than stoking division—a message that resonates in these challenging times.Whether you're concerned about economic opportunity, education, infrastructure, or the political climate, Benson's conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on Michigan's challenges and potential solutions. Subscribe to The Common Bridge for more nonpartisan discussions exploring our shared political landscape.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan is in Traverse City for the first day of training camp in Steve Yzerman's seventh season at the helm of the 11-time Stanley Cup champions.

Red Wings beat reporter Ted Kulfan is in Traverse City for the first day of training camp as Steve Yzerman begins his seventh season at the helm of the franchise. The interview guest is former Ducks forward Emerson Etem, who was a teammate of Red Wings goalie John Gibson in Anaheim and is now the Ducks' radio color analyst.

In this episode of the Live Unreal Podcast, Jeff Glover sits down with Kate Carlton, a top-producing real estate agent from Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, at the 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City, Michigan. With over 10 years in the business, Kate has consistently grown her production year over year. In 2024, she sold 94 homes for $47 million in volume, and by June of 2025, she had already closed 45 homes at $25 million, putting her well on track toward her goal of 110 units for $55 million in 2025. Kate shares why 2025 is shaping up to be her best year ever and reveals exactly how she's using social media to grow her real estate business. She breaks down her must-dos for social media, her unique approach to storytelling, and how she gets clients to not only follow her online but also become part of her database and community. You'll hear how Kate turns her database into a thriving source of repeat and referral business, the strategies she uses to stand out, and how she's built a loyal community that fuels her growth. She also opens up about the role Glover U has played in her success and the specific value she's gained from attending the Retreat. If you're a real estate professional looking to leverage social media, build a stronger database, and create deeper client relationships, this interview is packed with actionable takeaways you won't want to miss.

The Red Wings are in Traverse City this weekend for the start of training camp

Steve is joined by Dave Barr, Media Professional for the Detroit Red Wings Training Camp in Traverse City, to talk all things Red Wings hockey as camp kicks off. Fans will get an inside look at what to expect from this year's squad, plus a chance to win two tickets to Center ICE in Traverse City. The event takes place Saturday, September 20th, with doors opening at 9 a.m., followed by practice and scrimmage from 10–2:30 p.m. Send email to info@stevegruber.com to enter by 9pm TONIGHT

This week's Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products, is with international show jumper and hunter rider and trainer Jacob Pope. He spoke with us in early September as he was preparing for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier in Traverse City, Michigan.To give you a little more background on Jacob, he grew up on his family's small horse farm in Columbia, Maryland. He had a successful junior career, winning the 2011 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Finals, the 2012 USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East and the 2012 ASPCA Maclay Finals. After graduating from college in 2017, Jacob turned professional and now competes in both the hunter and jumper divisions. He has had top results in several hunter derbies, including winning the 2017 Deeridge Hunter Derby. In 2022, he won his first FEI grand prix with Highway FBH. The following year, the pair was on the U.S. Jumping Team at four CSIO3* Nations Cup competitions, helping the team win gold in Uggerhalne, Denmark. In July of this year, Jacob and Highway FBH again helped the U.S. win gold this time in the $75,000 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3*.In addition to his success in the competition ring, Jacob runs Hickory Ridge LLC, a showing, training and sales business based in Wellington, Florida and Traverse City, Michigan, with Nick Pongracz.In our discussion, Jacob talks about what he enjoys about working with horses, his training philosophy, how he handles his show nerves and more.About This Episode's Sponsor, Kentucky Performance ProductsAre you seeing signs of vitamin E deficiency in your horse—stiff, sore muscles; neurological issues; lack of energy; poorly developed topline; weak immune system? Elevate® Natural Vitamin E can help. This powerful antioxidant is research-proven to maintain healthy muscle, nerve and immune functions. Additionally, Elevate is a highly bioavailable source of natural vitamin E that we're excited to announce now comes in maintenance pellets, in addition to its trusted powder and liquid forms. For more information, visit KPPusa.com or call 859-873-2974.

This week's Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products, is with international show jumper and hunter rider and trainer Jacob Pope. He spoke with us in early September as he was preparing for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup qualifier in Traverse City, Michigan.To give you a little more background on Jacob, he grew up on his family's small horse farm in Columbia, Maryland. He had a successful junior career, winning the 2011 USHJA Emerging Athletes Program Finals, the 2012 USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – East and the 2012 ASPCA Maclay Finals. After graduating from college in 2017, Jacob turned professional and now competes in both the hunter and jumper divisions. He has had top results in several hunter derbies, including winning the 2017 Deeridge Hunter Derby. In 2022, he won his first FEI grand prix with Highway FBH. The following year, the pair was on the U.S. Jumping Team at four CSIO3* Nations Cup competitions, helping the team win gold in Uggerhalne, Denmark. In July of this year, Jacob and Highway FBH again helped the U.S. win gold this time in the $75,000 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Traverse City CSIO3*.In addition to his success in the competition ring, Jacob runs Hickory Ridge LLC, a showing, training and sales business based in Wellington, Florida and Traverse City, Michigan, with Nick Pongracz.In our discussion, Jacob talks about what he enjoys about working with horses, his training philosophy, how he handles his show nerves and more.About This Episode's Sponsor, Kentucky Performance ProductsAre you seeing signs of vitamin E deficiency in your horse—stiff, sore muscles; neurological issues; lack of energy; poorly developed topline; weak immune system? Elevate® Natural Vitamin E can help. This powerful antioxidant is research-proven to maintain healthy muscle, nerve and immune functions. Additionally, Elevate is a highly bioavailable source of natural vitamin E that we're excited to announce now comes in maintenance pellets, in addition to its trusted powder and liquid forms. For more information, visit KPPusa.com or call 859-873-2974.

Join Jeff Glover live from the 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City as he sits down with Detroit real estate agent Ryan Maceri for an inspiring and tactical conversation. With 10 years in the business, Ryan has built a reputation for consistency, strong client relationships, and a relentless drive to succeed. In 2024, Ryan sold 79 units for $19 million in volume, and by June 2025 he's already at 38 units for $9.2 million with a goal of 90 units and $22 million in volume for the year. In this interview, Ryan reveals what he's doing differently to make 2025 his best year ever. You'll hear: How Ryan consistently converts Realtor.com leads into closed deals The systems he uses to drive repeat and referral business from his database The unique client events and VIP boxes that keep him top-of-mind with past clients His personal journey of being diagnosed with cancer in 2020, the struggles he faced, and how he overcame them The biggest takeaways from 1-on-1 coaching with Glover U and how it's helped him scale his business How he's gained back valuable time with his family while continuing to grow his production If you're a real estate agent looking for proven strategies to grow your business, increase database referrals, and stay consistent even through life's toughest challenges, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.   Download the Glover U app: https://tinyurl.com/GloverUapp Follow Glover U: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloverU • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloverucoaching/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glover-u • Website: https://www.gloveru.com • Inner Circle (free weekly content): https://www.facebook.com/groups/gloveruinnercircle/

In this RED MILLS Special, Charlotte and Diarm relive all the drama of the Rolex Grand Prix of Spruce Meadows – from Martin Fuchs' shock parting with Leone Jei to Brash's history-making triumph with Hello Jefferson. They also dive into a thrilling Nations Cup where Great Britain claimed their first five-star win of the year, with Donald Whitaker and Millfield Colette stealing the show. The pair reflect on what it all means for the British, US, Irish and Dutch teams heading into 2026. Finally, attention turns to what's coming next: the Dutch stars lining up in Riesenbeck and Karl Cook debuting Foxy de la Roque in Traverse City.   Sponsors: Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. If you have any other questions regarding feeding click here to ask the Connolly's RED MILLS experts.  Your Hosts: Meet Charlotte Smet, Diarmuid Byrne and Sam Watson, the EquiRatings team, who spend their time deep in number-crunching for new insights on the equestrian world.  Like, Share, and Subscribe: If you're a fan of show jumping and eager to stay updated with the latest, hit the like button, share this video with fellow equestrian fans, and subscribe to our channel for more engaging content!  Follow Us: EquiRatings Jumping WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaByaVo3QxS7qLas323H EquiRatings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equiratings/ EquiRatings Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquiRatings Official Website: www.equiratings.com Latest News: https://news.equiratings.com/

In this episode of the Live Unreal Podcast, Jeff Glover sits down with powerhouse agent Erin Ward from Norfolk, VA at the June 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City. Erin has been in real estate for 9 years and is on track for her best year ever—after closing 161 units for $71 million in 2024, she's already at 77 units for $35 million halfway through 2025, with a goal of 185 units and $90 million in volume. Erin shares the exact shifts that helped her transform from running a personality-driven business to building a true sales-based business. She dives into the role skills training played for her and her team, how she improved her own sales skills, and why consistent training has been the foundation of their success. You'll also hear how Erin leverages her contacts and database to fuel growth, the strategies behind her steady stream of agent-to-agent referrals, and the powerful ways she's giving back to her community and industry. Plus, Erin reveals the #1 thing she's applying from Glover U and 1-on-1 coaching that's helping her reach new levels in her business. If you want to learn how to build a high-production real estate business, generate more referrals, and scale with proven systems, this interview with Erin Ward is a must-listen.   Download the Glover U app: https://tinyurl.com/GloverUapp Follow Glover U: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloverU • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloverucoaching/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glover-u • Website: https://www.gloveru.com • Inner Circle (free weekly content): https://www.facebook.com/groups/gloveruinnercircle/

Sally McKenney is the creator of the wildly popular website Sally's Baking Addiction. She is known for providing clear, concise instructions, tips, and tutorials to make every recipe approachable for home bakers of all skill levels. In this episode, we talk about her great new cookbook, Sally's Baking 101, and what she is excited to bake this fall. And, at the top of the show, it's the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt talk about what is exciting them in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: We visited some New York City restaurants! Checking in on I Cavallini, Eel Bar, Cervo's, Bridges, and Bong. Also: Jason Diamond's debut novel, Kaplan's Plot, gives Boardwalk Empire chased with a glass of prune juice, checking out Greensickle green juice popsicles, and a great visit to Traverse City, Michigan including visits to Common Good Bakery and Mode's Bum Steer. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  

In this episode of the Live Unreal Podcast, Jeff Glover sits down with Mimi Hsu, Director of Operations at High Performance Real Estate Advisors in Charlotte, NC, recorded live from the June 2025 Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City, Michigan. With over 12 years of real estate experience, Mimi has played a key role in driving her team's success. In 2024, High Performance Real Estate Advisors closed 178 units for $65 million in volume. By mid-2025, they had already sold 106 units for $44 million, with a team goal of 190 units and $75 million in volume for the year. In this interview, Mimi shares exactly how their team continues to win in a shifting and slow real estate market. She dives into: Sources of business that are producing consistent results How they leverage client reviews to generate leads and their exact process for encouraging reviews Strategies for converting expired listings and FSBOs The two things that set their team apart from the competition Challenges on the operations side and what a typical day looks like running a high-performing team How Glover U coaching has helped her leadership and overall team growth Whether you're a real estate agent, operations leader, or team owner, you'll walk away with practical strategies to grow your business, attract more clients, and stay competitive in today's market.   Download the Glover U app: https://tinyurl.com/GloverUapp Follow Glover U: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloverU • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloverucoaching/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glover-u • Website: https://www.gloveru.com • Inner Circle (free weekly content): https://www.facebook.com/groups/gloveruinnercircle/

In this episode of the Live Unreal Podcast, Jeff Glover sits down with Orlando, FL real estate agent Nikki Ansons at the Glover U Live Unreal Retreat in Traverse City, MI. With 8 years in the business, Nikki is proving that even in a challenging Florida market, big goals are still achievable. In 2024, Nikki closed 50 units for $20.2M in volume. By June 2025, she had already sold 30 units totaling $12.2M—well on her way to her goal of 60 units and $25M for the year. In this insightful conversation, Nikki shares: Her top sources of business and how she keeps her pipeline full. How reframing her mindset on open houses led to better results. The power of hybrid farming—and the exact strategies she's using to dominate her market. Why she knows her numbers inside and out, and what she tracks on her cumulative board. How she's perfecting her craft to make 2025 her best year yet. Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned pro, you'll walk away with actionable ideas to thrive—no matter what the market throws your way.   Download the Glover U app: https://tinyurl.com/GloverUapp Follow Glover U: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloverU • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gloverucoaching/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/glover-u • Website: https://www.gloveru.com • Inner Circle (free weekly content): https://www.facebook.com/groups/gloveruinnercircle/

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Sacha Baron Cohen hit the gym after his divorce. Now he's ripped and Leftists are mad about it. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union and Leftists are mad about it. A man went on a stabbing spree in Traverse City, MI and was stopped by a good guy with a gun and the Leftists are mad about it. Do you ever think maybe they're just mad?GUEST: Josh FirestineLink to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-july-28-2025Buy the OG Mug Club Mug on Crowder Shop now! https://crowdershop.com/products/og-mug-club-mugLet my sponsor American Financing help you regain control of your finances. Go to https://americanfinancing.net/crowder or call 800-974-6500. NMLS 182334, http://nmlsconsumeraccess.org/DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-appsJoin Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/PremiumGet your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBitsSubscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo

Woke backlash over Sydney Sweeney's hot jeans ad, Jizzlaine Maxwell distractions, Deion Sanders cancer, Freakier Friday frenzy on GMA, Maz needs milk, Malcolm Jamal Warner's podcast, Led Zeppelin at Live Aid, and terrible #1 hit songs. Sports: The Detroit Tigers snatched up something called Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins. University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is being treated for bladder cancer… AND he's nailing Karrueche Tran. Caitlin Clark turned down big money to join Ice Cube's 3 on 3 league. NFL players in trouble for selling their Super Bowl tickets over face value. Former Marine Derrick Perry is the Traverse City hero. Detroit Tigers pitcher Reese Olson is injured and out for the year. Womp womp. Jizzlaine Maxwell wants a pardon. Donald Trump wants to distract you from the whole mess. Freakier Friday was a huge hit on GMA and George Stephanopoulos is beaming. Bill O'Reilly is looking his age and then some. Ugly chicks are declaring the American Eagle Sydney Sweeney commercial Nazi propaganda. Tom Mazawey needs milk. The Stephen Colbert protest was a complete BUST. Christie Brinkley stole Billy Joel from Elle Macpherson with Whiney Houston present. We stroll through the number one hits of various artists and some are real stinkers. Led Zeppelin sucked it up at Live Aid. Some people are saying Jimmy Page was feeling no pain. Geezer Butler dishes on Ozzy Osbourne's final performance and the cake. We check out Dave Chappelle Georgia Me on Malcolm-Jamal Warner's final podcast. Beyoncé wrapped up her Cowboy Carter tour with a Destiny's Child reunion. Sydney Chandler is a obnoxious nepo-baby. Gwyneth Paltrow tries to save Astronomer after cheating scandal. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

President Trump announces a landmark trade deal with the European Union. A Former Marine helped put an end to a mass stabbing inside a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. Zohran Mamdani attended a "lavish, three-day-party at his family's private estate" in Uganda for his wedding. H1D A woke leftist calls American Eagle “fascist propaganda” after they feature Sydney Sweeney in an ad campaign. Gavin Newsom claims Trump is trying to rig the Midterm elections over Texas' redistricting. Food airdrops in Gaza are reportedly injuring people. The UK Government posts a job opening for a "Sharia Law Administrator". A British reporter asks Trump why he's in a bad mood. Stephen Yates from Heritage joins us to discuss Gaza's humanitarian crisis, Chinese farms in America and Trump's EU deal.Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible…Byrnahttps://Byrna.com/danaGet your hands on the new compact Byrna CL. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://PatriotMobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://HumanN.comSupport your cholesterol health with SuperBerine—on sale at Sam's Club from 7/23 to 8/17. Boost your metabolic health and save!Keltechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSee the third generation of the iconic SUB2000 and the NEW PS57 - Keltec Innovation & Performance at its bestAngel Studioshttps://Angel.com/danaGet free tickets to see Sketch in theaters on 8/6. Sign up for the Angel Studios Member's Guild and claim your perks today.Allio CapitalDownload Allio from the App Store or Google Play, or text “DANA” to 511511 to get started today.All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/Dana Medical freedom is American freedom. Use code DANA10 to get 10% off your order.Ruff GreensCall 214-RUFF-DOG Get a FREE Jumpstart Bag AND Ruff Chews—just pay shipping! A $30 value. Phone offer only!!!

Time Magazine's favorite podcasts, Traverse City stabbing, Eli Zaret stops by, Donald Trump polls, Ghislaine Maxwell gets deal, Happy Gilmore 2, American Airlines up in smoke, hot priests, NBA YoungBoy's 13th kid, and our new favorite influencer: 225. Eli Zaret drops by to discuss the struggling Detroit Tigers, the upcoming trade deadline, Pat Caputo vs the Tigers TV broadcast, Jason Benetti to the Detroit Lions pre-season. Alex Anzalone's contract, the 2016 Lions schedule, MLB Hall of Fame induction day, high praise for Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond, hot WNBA sex, College Football shenanigans, Trump “fixing” college sports, Teddy Bridgewater in BS hot water, Georgia recruit Chace Calicut trouble, Eli vs gambling and more. Is the Right losing faith in Donald Trump? No. There's a new trade deal with the EU. Bradford James Gille stabbed a bunch of people in Traverse City. American Airlines had a boo boo this weekend and the luggage came first. Another dude made a ruckus on an easyJet flight in Europe. Jizzlaine Maxwell granted limited immunity. Rats out 100 people. Dan Bongino “will never be the same”. Letters to Epstein are out there. Another day, another new Epstein/Trump photo. Kevin Spacey pops off. William McNeil speaks out after his arrest video goes viral. Sometimes you just gotta beat a couple in Cincinnati. Tyler Boebert is in trouble and Lauren is downplaying the charges. Nice family. The Vatican has a new method to gain more followers… hot priests. Movies: Happy Gilmore 2 has mixed reviews. We loved it. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is too much Pedro Pascal. Freakier Friday unleashes a smoking hot Lindsay Lohan. Anthony Anderson was #MeToo'd and nobody remembers. But his creepy interview with Lindsay Lohan is making the rounds again. A 5th accuser comes out against Smokey Robinson. Diddy is Tweeting again. At least his kids are to promote a terrible song called Diddy Free. NBA YoungBoy has a lot of children. He was pardoned by Trump. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues drops their trailer. An interrupter is told she's old. 225 is the biggest loser possibly ever and we love him. Time Magazine names their Top 100 best podcasts. They leave off Joe Rogan and The Drew Lane Show. The Billy Joel documentary is 5 hours long… but really good. Don't forget to grab your bags during an airline emergency. Stephen Colbert needs a staff of 200+ to be a complete leftist late night show. Jay Leno weighs in on left-only late night. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).