Opazao
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Because this world could use a little more positive," Opazao developed a real issue focused discussion podcast for anyone in all seasons of life.
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Episodes
The Heart of Amir - Part 2
October 30, 2023 00:34 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBOctober 2023 has seen war break out in Israel. Listen to the internal struggles that Amir faces as he shares concerns of safety and uncertainties for himself and his family.
The Heart of Amir - Part 1
October 30, 2023 00:23 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBAmir, an Israeli, shares his heart struggle with the Israeli War in October of 2023. He answers questions from high school students to help them better understand the tragedies of war as well as an historical perspective of the Jewish people.
Show Me - Part 2
February 21, 2022 21:38 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBIn part 2 of Show Me, we interview the parents of the young men from part 1 and the challenges and blessings of their spiritual growth journeys. The parents go Q and A with Mike on their sons. Different families yet the same purpose.
Show Me - Part 1
February 21, 2022 21:03 - 31 minutes - 27.3 MBMike interviews two young teenage men and discusses the challenges that today's youth face in growing their faith spiritually. This is part one as part two interviews their parents.
The Recovery Artist
May 01, 2020 03:43 - 25 minutes - 29.2 MBMike is joined by Artist Dennis Bredow as they discuss his struggles with depression and anxiety when disease took hold of his life physically, mentally, and emotionally. He shares how he overcame these struggles with the love of a great wife.
Big Fly Baseball with Victor Rojas
April 24, 2020 23:36 - 22 minutes - 26 MBMike is joined by Victor Rojas, professional Baseball Broadcaster, who has chosen creativity over panic during this "course adjusting" Covid-19 virus. Victor talks about his family-owned clothing business and baseball podcast he launched during this challenging season.
Covid-19 Baseball Dilemma
April 21, 2020 23:39 - 23 minutes - 27.4 MBJose Mota joins our show to talk about how this pandemic has impacted not only MLB but also MiLB (Minor League Baseball). Listen to see how you can help another in need.
Sharing is Caring... Especially when it comes to boots.
April 16, 2020 23:41 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MBMike is joined again by his friend and small business owner Paul Ray from THE BOOT STORE. Together, they talk about how sharing has impacted their lives during this time of uncertainty both personally and professionally.
Covid-19 and Firefighter
March 27, 2020 18:20 - 22 minutes - 26.2 MBMike interviews a LAFD Firefighter about recent events, specifically Covid-19, and how we can TOGETHER weather this storm.
College Kids vs the Virus
March 17, 2020 18:33 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MBMike Bearden is joined by four college students home on Spring Break and together they discuss their feelings and thoughts on how the Corona Virus is impacting their lives and the lives of their peers.
OpaZao Meets The Come Home Project
December 24, 2019 03:54 - 8 minutes - 9.67 MBMike talks with the founder of The Come Home Project John Commins on his journey in the Military, How it affected his marriage, and how he and his wife now help other military marriages through their organization TheComeHomeProject.org.
Thanks 2019
November 28, 2019 20:37 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MBMike is joined by his son-in-law Tate Cox to reflect on 2019 and how much they have to be thankful for. What are you thankful for in 2019?
Everything Changes
September 29, 2019 03:20 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBOpaZao guest Cody Spencer shares how he has overcome and continues to grow following the death of his father and all of his upcoming life choices after college.
I Could Have Listened More During the Game... Gregg Olson
June 08, 2019 18:17 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBOne of MLB's greats Gregg Olson opens up and shares how listening, or the lack of, played such an important role in his personal and professional life. Even now, Gregg seeks to pass on this value in his family as he continues to move forward in life. Thanks Gregg for your time.
Kids Hear Everything in Divorce
June 01, 2019 15:06 - 26 minutes - 30.2 MBMike Bearden interviews Zaundra Grant on the importance of listening for both the parent and the child (no matter his/her age) during and after a divorce. Zaundra provides incredible insight into practical steps that all can take during these rough seasons.
Mother's Day 2019
May 11, 2019 14:35 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBGreg Padilla and Mike Bearden Share love to all the Mothers on Mother's Day while recognizing Greg's last day with us.
How to Thrive After Divorce
April 27, 2019 15:16 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBZaundra Grant joins Mike Bearden to share how she helps individuals thrive after divorce by overcoming hurdles like Fear, Guilt, and the Inability to Forgive. Learn more from Zaundra at majormark.org.
Priority and Perspective bring Peace and Purpose
April 20, 2019 14:57 - 24 minutes - 27.8 MBMike and Greg share a challenging message on how your Perspective will determine your Priorities and NOT the other way around. Many times the end result will also bring Peace and Purpose to your Priorities.
Create a Listening Movement With Us
March 23, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBMike and TC GO LIVE on Facebook and Instagram, listen to their viewing audience, discuss the vital need for developing listeners, and put out the invitation to become a Next Listener.
Instagram LIVE Q&A
March 16, 2019 15:05 - 23 minutes - 27 MBMike and TC take live questions from Instagram and share the value of listening to every unique question they received.
MOTA Listening
March 09, 2019 15:57 - 27 minutes - 31.8 MBMike and TC listen to Jose Mota (Professional Baseball Broadcaster) share how listening has helped him both personally and professionally. Jose shares how baseball taught him to listen at an early age and how he now transfers this to others through his communication career.
Hound of Heaven with Father Darrin
March 02, 2019 15:57 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBMike and TC interview Father Darrin in Los Angeles. Fr. Darrin will be launching a "Hound of Heaven" TV interview show coming this year and focuses on "reversion" stories. A great man with a great heart.
Askers vs. Tellers
February 23, 2019 16:09 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBMike and TC define "Askers vs. Tellers" and how Listening can actually help a person from continuing to "vomit at the mouth."
Don't Give Up
February 16, 2019 15:46 - 22 minutes - 25.5 MBMike and TC are joined by Lisa, a mom who shared about the value of listening as her family continues to work through Mental Health and its impact on their family.
To Love is to Listen
February 09, 2019 15:45 - 22 minutes - 26.2 MBOpaZao has its in-studio Guest (Leonor Bearden) and Live Phone Call with Fausto Liriano in the Dominican Republic all a part of discussing Love through Listening.
Better Health Through Listening
February 02, 2019 15:56 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBWhy do we have TWO ears and ONE mouth? We NEED to listen more than we talk. True health comes from this type of wisdom and a calm heart. Next Listener will launch in 2019 with providing a much-needed gift to everyone called listening. Enjoy your better health through listening.
Farm Life
January 26, 2019 17:03 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBMike and TC call a friend outside Lexington, Kentucky and discover the value of new friendships and the wisdom they bring into our lives.
The MLK Way
January 19, 2019 16:41 - 21 minutes - 25.3 MBThis @next_opazao podcast episode reflects on the positive impact of MLK, what we can learn from him, and how we can apply this in the lives of others.
2019 Year of Positive Action
January 13, 2019 18:37 - 24 minutes - 28.4 MBMike and TC welcome Greg back as they stepped up their podcast as they entered 2019 and realized that Listening will be the strongest positive impact in our world this year. A visit from Squatch also provides a unique addition to our discussion.
Welcome our Authentic 2019 of Awesomeness
January 05, 2019 15:55 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBOpazao launches 2019 with a message and challenge of hope, authenticity, and awesomeness (is that a word?). Mike @mtbearden, TC @TCstefani and our in-studio guest Greg @imgspk have fun listening and sharing their turn of the New Year.
New Years Resolutions Suck!
December 30, 2018 17:02 - 20 minutes - 23.4 MBIn our last OpaZao podcast of 2018 we challenge anyone to set NEW LIFE RESOLUTIONS and not new years resolutions, because new years resolutions are too short sighted and often don't last. Listen to change that works and lasts as Mike and TC share how to make a lasting difference in your identity, mindset and lifestyle in 2019.
OpaZao 2018 Top 7 Podcasts
December 22, 2018 15:57 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBMike and TC select their favorite TOP 7 Podcasts episodes of 2018 and talk about why they were their favorites. Listen and see if you agree.
Are We Voting Christmas Off the Island?
December 15, 2018 16:55 - 23 minutes - 27.3 MBMike and TC talk Christmas and how we can value our Christmas traditions and beat the New Year's "resolutions" by giving to others.
Attached2expectations
December 08, 2018 19:24 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MBMike Bearden and TC Stefani expose the challenges of being unable to grow your identity while remaining stuck and dependent on the expectations of others.
Where Did All The Christmas Carols Go?
December 01, 2018 18:46 - 13 minutes - 16 MBOn today's OpaZao podcast, Mike Bearden raises the question, "Where did all those Christmas Carols Go?" And He poses a challenge to everyone on bringing them back. Respond to the challenge.
When It's Time to Change
November 17, 2018 16:47 - 22 minutes - 26.1 MBMike Bearden and TC Stefani put out the challenge during this holiday season to take next steps in deciding how to make the change needed to move forward with your life. Recognizing where you are at is where it starts. This podcast is definitely one to pass on to your friends.
We Salute You
November 10, 2018 18:47 - 23 minutes - 26.6 MBMike and TC dedicate this podcast to those who have or are currently serving our country as we SALUTE them on this Veteran's Day weekend.
Keepin' it Stupid
November 03, 2018 17:53 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MBMike and TC talk about the need for not staying stuck. The key is "Simple relationships can help you from staying stuck." there is a huge and growing need for an Energy Shift in society. We know how to fix it. Take a listen and let us know how we can help.
Money or Listening... You Choose
October 27, 2018 15:25 - 20 minutes - 23.7 MBMike and TC explore the question, "What is the #1 issue/need people face today?" Thayne Mahler joins us to give us his thoughts as well. We came down to the choice of focus; Money or Listening.
What's it like to date one of Mike Bearden's daughters
October 22, 2018 00:52 - 10 minutes - 12 MBMike Bearden interviews Kamal Hindi only weeks after he begins dating his youngest daughter and asks him, "What is it like to date his youngest daughter?" You don't want to miss this conversation.
Let's Build in the Dominican Republic
October 20, 2018 15:20 - 15 minutes - 18.5 MBMike Bearden flies solo today as he challenges you to come together and empower others through building a community center in the Dominican Republic. Hit us up @next_opazao if interested.
Let's Build in the Dominican Republic
October 20, 2018 15:18Mike Bearden flies solo today as he challenges you to come together and empower others through building a community center in the Dominican Republic. Hit us up @next_opazao if interested.
Get Paid to Listen
October 06, 2018 19:00 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBMike and TC enter the Holiday Season with putting out the challenge to LISTEN to others during these next three months. They also discovered a way to get paid for listening.
Find Your Worth
September 29, 2018 14:49 - 24 minutes - 27.9 MBTC and Mike have a special guest @beckbexx who shares her story of Identity discovery through failure. She shares the wisdom she has gained through her life experiences and discoveries. Listen to this 24 year old and her thoughts her life choices.
I Didn't Choose This
September 22, 2018 14:58 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBMike Bearden and TC share stories and call random people as they share past life stories as life just happened to them and how they chose to respond. Funny and yet serious all at once. Check it out.
Thayne Mahler... Part 2
September 15, 2018 14:56 - 26 minutes - 30.8 MBTC and Mike talk once again with THE THAYNE MAHLER about his life story his formula for being so darn nice.
Transition with Chewy
September 08, 2018 15:16 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MBThis podcast episode has a surprise guest who helps Mike and TC talk about their life transitions and how they prepare ahead of time for them.
Life Sucks and I am tired of it!
September 01, 2018 15:30 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBTC shares his story and Mike cries. The scar tissue of unresolved anger and frustration will eventually catch up and force you to decide on your Next Steps with your life.
Suicide Doesn't Just Happen
August 26, 2018 14:58 - 22 minutes - 26.5 MBMike Bearden hits the growing issue of suicide and the need to understand that it doesn't just happen all of a sudden on this OpaZao Podcast. Suicide is the result of many circumstances over a long period of time. Help out others and be the healing.
Communication in GenZ Relationships
August 12, 2018 15:24 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBTC and Mike are honored with their guest Samantha Lucero as they discuss not only TC and Sam's relationship, but what relational elements have blessed them early in their relationship growth. Giving is Getting. Feminism Identity. Proper loving of self allows for a stronger relationship. Wisdom. These and other thoughts dominate our podcast discussion in the hopes that you or someone you know is blessed from it.