Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

As a seasoned Human Resources expert with more than 30 years of experience, April Simpkins is a powerhouse in the realm of mental health advocacy. With relentless determination, she has tirelessly ch…

Director Sean McNamara is the force behind such films as Spare Parts, The Miracle Season, Soul Surfer, and the recently released Reagan. His creative prowess, directorial skills, and even more so, hi…

Kristen Faulkner is the American cyclist that shocked the world when she won a gold medal in the women’s road race at the 2024 Paris Olympics — an event she wasn’t even supposed to compete in. In a f…

With the opening ceremony of the Olympics occurring on July 26th and the Paralympics concluding September 8th, we’ve been treated to more than a month of remarkable stories and incredible competition…

Jon Acuff is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books including Soundtracks and his latest How Teens Win,  a speaker known for his unique blend of humor, honesty and hope, and a self-procl…

Jason Watson was born with a knack for connecting easily with others, influencing those around him, and exhibiting a resourceful mentality.

The youngest of 10 siblings to an addicted mother and a dec…

Rich Diviney is a leadership and human performance expert, and retired Navy SEAL commander.  As the officer in charge of training for a specialized command, Rich was intimately involved in an extreme…

"The scars exist because the wounds have healed." -Henri Nouwen

At the conclusion of filming On Fire the film, my bride Beth meticulously collected and arranged more than 100 photos from the months s…

As a college freshman, Marcus Engel was nearly killed, and was left instantly, totally and permanently blind after being struck by a drunk driver. Through years of rehab, over 350 hours of reconstruc…

Dr. Philip Fidler is a trauma and burn surgeon who has dedicated his life to healing others. From humble beginnings to becoming a pioneering force in burn care, Philip’s story is a testament to the p…

What makes someone a truly great leader?

Is it their resume? Their resolute stance on an issue? How articulate they can share it? The influence they can wield? The results they get?  Although the ans…

Cara Finger is the founder of My Bag My Story. Inspired by her own adoption journey and her experience as a foster parent, Cara was shocked to see children arriving with their belongings in trash bag…

Amy Crawford’s life is evidence that to become a spark for good we must first recognize that in the face of things that seem impossible, we can always start by doing something.

In her nearly four dec…

Rather than letting a traumatic ATV accident where he lost both of his hands cast a shadow on his future, Jason Koger has used the 2008 accident as a guiding light. And he became the first bilateral …

Few stories move me as powerfully as Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables. Set in the midst of a revolution in France, it’s a deeply moving portrait of individuals from various walks of life wrestling with g…

In our polarized world, Rabbi Susan Talve stands as a beacon of hope, dedicating her life to building relationships across divides. As the founding rabbi of Central Reform Congregation, Susan has ins…

Hollywood has a reputation of attracting individuals capable of portraying one version of themselves in front of a camera … and a very different version when no one is watching.

Perhaps that’s why wh…