Latest Liveinspired Podcast Episodes
Colton Dixon: Giving Hope Through Music (ep. 628)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - December 14, 2023 09:05 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsAs a singer-songwriter and musician, Colton Dixon – who appeared on season 11 of American Idol – turns personal truths, stories and experiences into universal anthems. Recently nominated for the GMA Dove Song of the Year for his massive hit “Build a Boat,” Colton joins us to share his journey ...
What Are You Wishing For This Holiday Season? (Monday Moment ep. 627)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - December 11, 2023 09:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsWhat are you wishing for? It’s a question many of us ask our children this time of year. But what if the question was asked of you? What if you could arrange a one-to-one meeting with Santa? What would you wish for? Near the end of a tumultuous year for so many around the world and in the ...
Behind-the-Scenes of the On Fire Movie Set (ep. 626)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - December 07, 2023 09:05 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsFor the past five weeks, I’ve had the pleasure to work alongside hundreds of talented producers, stunt coordinators, set designers, production assistants, boom operators, award-winning actors, makeup artists… and so many other crucial contributors in bringing a feature-length film to life. Tod...
Your Work Matters! (Monday Moment ep. 625)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - December 04, 2023 09:05 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsDo you ever have days where you ask yourself the self-defeating question: Why do I even bother? Sure, sometimes it’s asked in different ways- Do I matter? Do I make a difference? Does my work here impact anything?- but we’ve all had those days. Last week, my friends from Hollywood filmed a sce...
From Juvenile Offender to Mentor: Bobby Bostic’s Redemption After a 241-Year Prison Sentence (ep. 624)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 30, 2023 09:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsIn 1995, a 16-year-old Bobby Bostic found himself caught up in a series of poor choices including robbery and armed criminal action. Judge Evelyn Baker, convinced he was a lost cause, handed down a jaw-dropping 241-year sentence on him, parole only becoming a glimmer of hope at the ripe age of 1...
Are You On Fire For Good? (Monday Moment ep. 623)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 27, 2023 09:05 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsRegardless of where the event is, how large the group is, or what the makeup of the crowd is, I love the audiences we get to serve. By the end of our brief time together, there is always a connection, always a bond. That shared experience and exchange of energy is what makes this work truly li...
Do You Need a New, Meaningful Thanksgiving Tradition? (ep. 622)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 23, 2023 07:32 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsI consider Thanksgiving one of my favorite family holidays. It's certainly a wonderful time away from work, enjoying good food, viewing football, and taking inventory of the many blessings in life. Join me as I share a tradition I've been implementing at my family feast the last few years. Tod...
Are you a Turkey Person? (Monday Moment ep. 621)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 20, 2023 09:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsAre you a turkey person? And no, I’m not talking about the makeup of your Thanksgiving dinner plate this week. I’m talking about a question that when asked the first time went on to change the life of the individual that heard it. And years later when I heard it, did the same for me. It’s ...
I Live Giving: Brad Formsma (ep. 620)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 16, 2023 09:05 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsIn 2007, Brad Formsma had an idea to inspire people around the globe to live generously. After selling his landscaping company, Brad became the Founder & President of I Like Giving, a movement which has inspired more than 125 million people in 170 countries to live generously. Today, Brad join...
Saying Yes (Monday Moment ep. 619)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 13, 2023 09:05 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsEach year, my four children join their dad for one-to-one time on a work trip. It’s sacred time we get to spend together and is affectionately known as their “daddy trips.” Each child looks at my schedule, chooses where they want go, and plans out absolutely everything we do once we get there. ...
Kwame Alexander: Why Fathers Cry at Night (ep. 618)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 08, 2023 09:05 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsKwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times bestselling author of 39 books. Known for his unique style of blending poetry and prose to create engaging and relatable stories for young readers, Kwame has earned countless awards including a Newbery Medal for The Crossover and The Cal...
Be Yourself. Be Perfectly You. (Monday Moment ep. 617)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 06, 2023 09:05 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsIt’s been a seven-year journey. Constant challenges and significant setbacks. An amazing community of friends showing up right on time with their financial investments, their connections, their ideas, their prayers and their encouragement to propel the effort forward. Today, at 9 a.m., on ...
Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself | Dr. Morgan Cutlip (ep. 616)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - November 02, 2023 08:05 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsAs a psychotherapist and relationship expert, Dr. Morgan Cutlip is on a mission to help women feel empowered in all of their relationships so that they feel whole, light, and deeply connected to those they love. To date, Morgan has helped more than 100,000 moms regain their sanity and prevent bu...
Ditch Those Masks! (Monday Moment ep. 615)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 30, 2023 09:05 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsThis time of year, masks are mainstream for kids and adults alike. Halloween gives us an excuse to lean into childlike playfulness, get dressed up for a night and be someone radically different than we typically are. I love Halloween. And I love getting dressed up for it. But for many of us,...
TV Titan Behind Hell's Kitchen and American Ninja Warrior: Arthur Smith (ep. 614)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 26, 2023 12:33 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsArthur Smith is famous for his innovation and audacity, and as the man behind some of the longest-running unscripted series in television history. His groundbreaking hit Hell's Kitchen forged the modern food competition reality genre, while his Emmy-nominated American Ninja Warrior has spawned a...
What Kind of Friend Are You? (Monday Moment ep. 613)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 23, 2023 09:05 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsOn the afternoon of May 20, several thousand St. Louis University graduates would receive their diplomas. Thousands of parents, siblings and loved ones would fill an arena cheering for them. Everyone in the arena excitedly looking forward to this day they’ve worked a lifetime to achieve. Everyo...
Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty (ep. 612)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 19, 2023 08:05 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsWillie Robertson is a remarkable example of entrepreneurship and dedication built on hard work, faith, and family. Serving as CEO of Duck Commander and Buck Commander and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, Willie has expanded his family companies from a living room operation to a multi-million-dollar...
A Sword That Heals (Monday Moment ep. 611)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 16, 2023 08:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsPolitical, spiritual, cultural and personal divides can at times seem insurmountable and far too complex for any one person to make a difference. But by choosing love over hate, understanding over prejudice, and dialogue over discord, we not only do what we can to honor the King legacy, but also...
Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King: Peace, Justice and Equity for All (ep. 610)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 12, 2023 09:05 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsMartin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King are dedicated to continuing the philosophy set forth by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and promote peace, justice and equity for all. As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III is a thought l...
Have You Thought About Turning Your Story into a Movie? (Monday Moment ep. 609)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 09, 2023 09:05 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsAs a little boy, my dream was to fit in and be ordinary. Not to stand out, not to shine. I just wanted my scars to fade, fingers to grow back and normal life back. Which makes what I’m about to share even more stunning. If you would have asked 10-year-old John if he’d ever stand at the front o...
A Child Called It: Dave Pelzer (ep. 608)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 05, 2023 08:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsDave Pelzer endured years of unimaginable child abuse inflicted by his own mother, and yet emerged from the depths of despair to become a beacon of hope and resilience. In 1995, Dave courageously shared his harrowing experiences in his memoir, A Child Called It, a book that not only touched th...
A Child Called It: Dave Pelzer (ep. 608)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 05, 2023 08:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsDave Pelzer endured years of unimaginable child abuse inflicted by his own mother, and yet emerged from the depths of despair to become a beacon of hope and resilience. In 1995, Dave courageously shared his harrowing experiences in his memoir, A Child Called It, a book that not only touched th...
Keeping Promises (Monday Moment ep. 607)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - October 02, 2023 15:31 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsSometimes the moments when we disappoint those we cherish the most can teach us the significance and value of keeping our word. The death of my beloved grandmother, a mistake I made afterwards, and an important lesson taught by my dad left an indelible impact on my life. Applying the lesson in y...
Phil Keoghan: Host of The Amazing Race and Tough as Nails
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - September 28, 2023 08:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsPhil Keoghan is arguably the most traveled television host on the planet. As the host of The Amazing Race, the multiple Emmy Award-winning reality series where teams of two embark on a trek around the world, Phil has experienced a life full of travel and adventure. Today, fresh off the milesto...
Sympathy is Easy, but Empathy Changes Hearts (Monday Moment ep. 605)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - September 25, 2023 08:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratings"Sympathy is easy because it comes from a position of power. Empathy is getting down on your knees and looking someone else in the eye, and realizing that you could be them, and that all that separates you is luck." -Dennis Lahane While on my knees next to my fallen dad several years ago, I th...
Positive Caregiving with Dr. Sarah Teten Kanter (ep. 604)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - September 21, 2023 08:05 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsEach day, more than 54 million Americans are responsible for serving as a caregiver for a loved one. Three decades with Parkinson’s disease has made movement for my father Denny O’Leary nearly impossible. But with the help of another person, guiding him from spot to spot, supporting him in the...
Come and See (Monday Moment ep. 603)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - September 18, 2023 08:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsAfter years of traveling, hundreds of podcast interviews, and innumerable impromptu conversations on airplanes, I’ve met some of the most remarkably talented and inspirational people in the world. I’ve heard life stories that filled me with hope and reminded me we all have the potential to be us...
Kelly Corrigan: Tell Me More (ep. 602)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - September 14, 2023 08:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsKelly Corrigan is a celebrated storyteller and New York Times bestselling author of Tell Me More, Glitter and Glue, The Middle Place and more. As the host of PBS' Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan and the creator of the popular podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders, Kelly shares insightful conversations...
Respond to Fear and Hatred with Love and Unity (Monday Moment ep. 601)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - September 11, 2023 08:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsToday, on this 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks , choose to treasure the simple moments, celebrate our shared humanity, and act with a bit more kindness, compassion, and hope in a global marketplace that still aches for it. Choose to recognize the immeasurable value of your life ...
A Life Redeemed: Jeff Allen's Journey to Meaningful Life (ep. 600)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary - September 07, 2023 08:05 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 657 ratingsOver the past four decades, Jeff Allen has been recognized for his clean, family-friendly comedy celebrating everyday life, the ups & downs of marriage, the challenge of raising children, the bliss of the empty nest, the joys of being a grandparent and more. Known for coining the phrase "happy...
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