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We are elated to hear from Rachel Potts today about her conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Rachel shares her experience of learning about Donny and Marie Osmond and learning about the Mormon Church. She attended an event with the Osmonds and began feeling the spirit. She felt like God was speaking to her through music. She felt a particular connection to Merrill Osmond who had also experienced mental health challenges like she did. Rachel began reading the Book of Mormon and began a deep conversion to Jesus Christ.
Welcome to the last Episode of Eyes & Teeth Theo Worlds Greatest variety Show Season 15.When I think about the Variety in the World and hosting a show that is based around variety there is one family that comes to mind and that is a family who have lived and breathed Variety for over 60 years. Think of the most successful and famous show business family in the world and you will instantly think of the Osmonds.In 2016 my career I felt was made by one phonecall during a shopping trip in Eastbourne with my wife Nina I answered the phone to Tony Denton a Tour Promotor who wanted to ask if I would join The Osmonds on Tour this coming Xmas 2016.Not only that but Jimmy Osmond wanted to talk to me later this day about joining him and his brothers in Branson Missouri for a stint at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre.I couldn't be more happy to accept the job. That Christmas was an incredible experience working not only in America, but with The Osmonds and a full incredible cast of talented people and I got to enjoy crazy golf every other day.Christmas Parties, thanksgiving get togethers and road trips as well as visiting all the other Christmas shows on the strip in Branson just added to the memories of my time with these amazing peopleIn recent years Jay Osmond alongside a talented group of people including Jay's wife Karen have written and produced an incredible Musical dedicated to the Osmonds and their fans. Today we talk about the musical and its inspirations, its stars, its success and its futureI could not end Eyes & Teeth without closing in style and today I welcome to EYES AND TEETH the worlds greatest variety show, the worlds greatest variety family the osmonds when I talk to Jay Osmond.
Justin and Kristi Osmond: The Gift of Being Deaf and the Gift of Hearing For the first two years of his life, Justin Osmond was totally unable to hear the music that made his dad and uncles famous. Born with 90 percent hearing loss, the son of Merrill Osmond initially resented his inability to hear but it has become something he has embraced and something his wife, Kristi, loves because it has made him who he is. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin is able to give voice to a community rarely heard from on a podcast. On this week's episode, we talk with Justin and Kristi about how it's by leaning into our challenges that we become who we were meant to be. "My lack of physical hearing has helped me to rely more on my spiritual ears so that I can hear Him more." "We have way more rainbows than we have rain." 1:31- Not Being Able To Hear the Music 4:10- Hearing Impairment in the Osmond Family Story 9:18- Speech and Listening Therapy 11:22- Meeting Kristi 20:17- The Olive Osmond Hearing Fund 25:47- Embracing Something While Acknowledging Challenges 32:08- Until You've Experienced It 37:19- “And Some Have Compassion Making a Difference” 41:22- Refined > Defined 44:13- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? For links: Justin's Book- https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-with-My-Heart/dp/B0955W1QYN/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1E9JOPA4BFN6X&keywords=Hearing+with+the+heart&qid=1663102999&sprefix=hearing+with+the+heart%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3 Singing For Hearing Aids- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeMOZutBOFw The Story Behind Justin's MBA- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBt6kBVR5A0 Justin and Kristi's Adoption Story- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RG_4DwU2irE Justin's TedTalk- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zimNHUE4P6ISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
He went to bed on a Friday night and didn't wake up Saturday morning, and the fabric of the Gagnier family was torn in an instant as their healthy nine-year-old went to sleep and never woke up. ANDRecently, singer Donny Osmond was in Las Vegas see his older brother, Merrill Osmond, perform at his final show.To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!https://www.godupdates.com/died-in-sleep-logan-gagnier/https://www.godupdates.com/donny-osmond-in-las-vegas-hugs-brother/
Merrill Osmond's family moved around a lot in the early years, and with it, his children became best friends. His sons Justin & Shane talk about this "bond of brothers" while each pursued an MBA at Western Governors University.
Merrill Osmond began singing with his big brother Alan when he was four years old. For the next couple decades, they literally sang side-by-side. In 1987, Alan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Out of the spotlight, he helped raise eight boys with his wife Suzanne. About 20 years later, his son David was diagnosed with the same disease. Both of them have battled MS, truly, like rock stars.
Justin Osmond was born with profound hearing loss into a family known around the world for their musical talents. Through countless hours of speech therapy and hard work, Justin was able to overcome enormous obstacles to become a noted author, motivational speaker, and yes, musician. A few years ago, when he heard about 25 students in southern Utah needing new hearing aids, Justin knew he wanted to do something to help. With the help of his father Merrill Osmond, his mom, family, and aunt Marie Osmond, Justin ran over a marathon a day in order to raise money for the hearing impaired. This is his story.
Justin Osmond was the second son of Muriel and Merrill Osmond. Born with profound hearing loss, Justin went through 12 years of therapy. Despite 90% loss, he went on to master the violin, piano and drums. Truly finding his best version, enjoy this inspirational story of overcoming a handicap
Justin Osmond was born with profound hearing loss into a family known around the world for their musical talents. Through countless hours of speech therapy and hard work, Justin was able to overcome enormous obstacles to become a noted author, motivational speaker, and yes, musician. A few years ago, when he heard about 25 students in southern Utah needing new hearing aids, Justin knew he wanted to do something to help. With the help of his father Merrill Osmond, his mom, family, and aunt Marie Osmond, Justin ran over a marathon a day in order to raise money for the hearing impaired. This is his story.
Merrill Osmond, lead singer of The Osmonds, and his son Justin Osmond have teamed-up for an epic presentation of inspired messages and music designed to help audiences take their business and personal lives to the next level. The program, Sound Advice, is a journey of over 60 years of unique experiences lived by two generations. They share an inside look to the many lessons they’ve gathered throughout the years using their personal experiences to show each person how they can face their fears and challenges, discover their strengths, have a positive attitude, and achieve their full potential. http://www.justinosmond.com
Justin has led an extraordinary life and found himself learning vital lessons from his unique circumstances. Growing up with a 90% hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, the lead singer of the world-renowned Osmond Family, made deafness an even bigger challenge for him. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Considering the fact that he was a couple years behind his peers, he has shown through intense dedication, mental toughness and physical exertion, that nothing can stop him from going after his dreams. Having shared the spotlight with the likes of Kevin Costner, Oprah, Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks, Susan Boyle and many other distinguished and respectable individuals, Justin's unique style inspires and motivates his audiences http://www.justinosmond.com
Hearing With My Heart with Justin Osmond Justin has led an extraordinary life and found himself learning vital lessons from his unique circumstances. Growing up with a 90% hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, the lead singer of the world-renowned Osmond Family, made deafness an even bigger challenge for him. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Considering the fact that he was a couple years behind his peers, he has shown through intense dedication, mental toughness and physical exertion, that nothing can stop him from going after his dreams. Having shared the spotlight with the likes of Kevin Costner, Oprah, Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks, Susan Boyle and many other distinguished and respectable individuals, Justin's unique style inspires and motivates his audiences http://www.justinosmond.com
Justin Osmond was born with profound hearing loss into a musical family. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, he can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Justin never allowed his hearing loss to stop him; even as a child, Justin found himself intrigued by sports, part of the Eagle Scouts, and loving and learning music. Today, Justin is the speaker for his organization, the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund, raising awareness for the deaf and hard of hearing. In this episode, we will be discussing: The struggles Justin faced during his childhood The diagnostics that revealed Justin’s deafness was hereditary How Justin’s father, Merrill Osmond, introduced his son to music The importance of not allowing others to define our limits How Justin accepts himself for who he is The unique way Justin learned to play instruments Justin’s acts of service from childhood to now How Justin’s grandmother inspired his helpful nature Justin’s relationship with sports How Justin made a change for local children Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Olive Osmond Hearing Fund Children's Miracle Network Hearing with My Heart by Justin Osmond
Hearing With My Heart with Justin Osmond Justin has led an extraordinary life and found himself learning vital lessons from his unique circumstances. Growing up with a 90% hearing loss is hard for anyone, but being the son of Merrill Osmond, the lead singer of the world-renowned Osmond Family, made deafness an even bigger challenge for him. After 12 years of intense speech and listening therapy, Justin can now speak with passion and through modern-day technology, hear with conviction. Considering the fact that he was a couple years behind his peers, he has shown through intense dedication, mental toughness and physical exertion, that nothing can stop him from going after his dreams. Having shared the spotlight with the likes of Kevin Costner, Oprah, Billy Crystal, Garth Brooks, Susan Boyle and many other distinguished and respectable individuals, Justin's unique style inspires and motivates his audiences http://www.justinosmond.com Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories and the Power of Transformation with Lauren LiptonLauren Lipton is a yoga devotee and an award-winning journalist who covers wellness, style, and trends. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Allure, and Town & Country, among other publications. Her book Yoga Bodies a collection of interviews with yogis of all shapes and skill levels, with photographs by Jaimie Baird. www.laurenlipton.com
Enjoy a smorgasbord of delicious 70s tunes, all about food! Discussions include the merits of Merrill Osmond, the amazing popularity of The Brothers Johnson, Jimmy Buffet's live shows, and why Hip Hop artists love the Average White Band! Tip your waiters Billy G and Mikey T in the Lava Lamp Lounge.
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Welcome to BlogTalkRadio's featured World of Ink Network. Join us today for the Families Matter show with hosts Traci McDonald and Virginia S Grenier. Justin Osmond, son of Merrill Osmond has been on an intense training schedule since September of 2014 to run the biggest & longest trek of his life. He isn’t running for himself, he’s running 250 miles to raise awareness and financial support for 25 deaf children living in Southern Utah who will be receiving the gift of better hearing. For more information about Justin Osmond’s 250 Mile Benefit Run, visit www.Run4Hearing.com ABOUT OLIVE OSMOND HEARING FUND - Founded in 2010, the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund (www.hearingfund.org) serves both the deaf and hard of hearing communities with education, resources, and cutting-edge hearing equipment and devices. Justin Osmond started the organization in honor of his grandmother, Olive Osmond, the matriarch of the world-famous singing Osmond family. Justin Osmond, an accomplished violinist, is himself 90% deaf. Since 2010, Olive Osmond Hearing Fund has provided hearing aids to over 2,500 children around the world, and has outfitted several school districts with equipment to help teachers better communicate with deaf students. The organization also provides musical instruments and lessons to deaf children. Contact: info@hearingfund.org or 801.609.4327 The World of Ink Network brings you shows each week on topics such as books, writing, author interviews, self-help and much more. You can also follow us at http://worldofinknetwork.com, our blog http://worldofinknetwork.blogspot.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.