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  • Doug DeVos

    American Believer. Entrepreneur champion. Father, husband, sailor. Co-chairman @Amway, Editor-in-Chief @thebelievejournal.com, Co-founder @ americanmagic.com

  • Kent MacDonald

    Educator & President - Northwood University

  • Noah C. Gould

    Noah's writing focuses on community, economics, and culture. He is the Alumni and Student Programs Manager for the Acton Institute and a contributor for Young Voices. He is a graduate of Grove City College.

  • Gonzalo Schwarz

    President & CEO at the Archbridge Institute

  • Nate Fischer

    CEO of New Founding

  • Caleb Whitmer

    Working on a writing and reading habit.

  • The Believe! Journal

    For 250 years, America has sailed on faith, family, community, and country. Perseverance and courage keep us moving forward. The Believe! Journal honors those who live these principles and keep the American spirit strong for generations to come.

  • John Tillman

    Political strategist, CEO of the Hall of Giants, and author of The Political Vise (March 2026). I write about the forces that influence political power and shape American life.

  • Dr. Timothy G. Nash

    Dr. Timothy G. Nash is Sr. Vice President Emeritus and director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Freedom, Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University.

  • Daniel G. DeVos

    Daniel G. DeVos is president and CEO of DP Fox Ventures, LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

  • Brian Hooks

    Brian is chairman and CEO of Stand Together.

  • Mike Rowe

    The official Substack of me, Mike Rowe (the real one). Thanks for stopping by.

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