Podcasts about overwhelming odds

"Overwhelming Odds"Series: 1st & 2nd Chronicles Overview Speaker: Nick LauerSunday MorningDate: 11th May 2025Passage: 2 Chronicles 13:1-22

In this episode, Rob courageously opens up about his formative struggles—from a turbulent childhood marked by conflict and identity confusion to a gritty, transformative journey through the darker aspects of life, including his experiences with violence, martial arts, and the seductive but damaging world of substance abuse. Men looking for authenticity, direction, and genuine wisdom will find this episode invaluable, prompting self-reflection and inspiring immediate, positive action.

In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents' book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.    Today, John inspires tens of thousands of people at more than 100 live and virtual events each year. He partners with companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance.  Consistently described as “the best speaker we've ever had,” John's tireless schedule is a testament to the power of his message. His emotional storytelling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each presentation unforgettable.    John is a two-time #1 National Bestselling author. His first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life has sold 250,000+ copies and been translated into 12 languages. IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy was published in May 2020 and was a crucial message during an unprecedented time.  His comprehensive Live Inspired Coaching program provides long-term engagement and a genuine, collaborative approach that takes his message from inspirational to transformational inside organizations.    John's award-winning Live Inspired Podcast has more than 5 million downloads and enjoys world-class guests like Brené Brown, Mitch Albom, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Shawn Achor.  Regardless the professional accomplishments, John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.    To connect with John - johnolearyinspires.com To get in touch with Tyler - www.tylerkamerman.com

Are you feeling completely outnumbered and powerless? That could be good! Welcome to the Daily Devo. I am Vince Miller. This week, we are in 1 Samuel 13. I've titled this chapter "Partial Obedience Is Complete Disobedience." Chapter 13 is about two years after Saul's inauguration. Saul has 2000 men under his command. Jonathan, his son, has 1000 men under his command. They have split up and are trying to move out these garrisons of Philistine soldiers that have encamped around the region, put there to intimidate the Israelites. Jonathan has just defeated one garrison, which stirs up all the Philistines. Listen to what happens next in verses 5-7: And the Philistines mustered to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots and six thousand horsemen and troops like the sand on the seashore in multitude. They came up and encamped in Michmash, to the east of Beth-aven. When the men of Israel saw that they were in trouble (for the people were hard pressed), the people hid themselves in caves and in holes and in rocks and in tombs and in cisterns, and some Hebrews crossed the fords of the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. Saul was still at Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. — 1 Samuel 13:5-7 The Israelites are overwhelmed because they have stirred up a hornet's nest and realize they are outnumbered and overpowered. Saul and Jonathan's current combined force was 3000 against a whopping 36,000 Philistine troops, who also had a lot of advanced weaponry. It's probably how the modern State of Israel feels today, given the fact that the entire land mass surrounding them is against them in some way. There have been plenty of times in my life when I have felt surrounded like this: outflanked, overwhelmed, outnumbered, and overpowered. When this happens, my human rationale battles with my spiritual rationale. Sometimes, my impulse is just like the Israelites—ignore, deflect, run, and hide. But there is one principle I have learned that has better equipped me for these moments. I have learned that in situations like this God will reduce me and my situation to complete helplessness so that I will stop relying on myself and rely on his salvation. The problem I always have is that I tend to lean too much on my skill, effort, and tactics until I realize that they won't work and might even complicate matters. If, in a present situation, you feel like you have tried everything within your power to do what is right and righteous, then you might need to stop. But don't stop and run, hide, and live in fear. Instead, stop in your helplessness and trust in the Lord, your help and salvation. If you don't let the Lord help where you cannot, you might end up doing what Saul does next—you might make a tragic and fatal mistake. #FaithOverFear, #TrustInGod, #SpiritualStrength Ask This: In what areas of your life do you feel outnumbered or overwhelmed, and how can you shift from relying on your own strength to trusting in God's help and salvation? Reflect on a time when you faced a daunting challenge. How did your response align with or differ from the Israelites' reaction in 1 Samuel 13, and what can you learn from this to apply in future situations? Do This: Let God be your salvation. Pray This: Lord, when I feel overwhelmed and outnumbered, help me to stop relying on my own strength and turn to You for salvation. Grant me the faith to trust in Your power and guidance, even in the face of daunting challenges. Amen. Play This: Shout Hosanna.

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In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents' book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires nearly 75,000 people at 100+ events each year. John's first book, ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, was an instant #1 National Bestseller; his Live Inspired Podcast is a top 20 for business on iTunes & Inc. Magazine. His online community is 200,000 strong. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife, Beth, their four children, and his relationships with friends and family. I'm so honored to welcome John to the show to share his journey from near death to striving to multiply his talents and repay the generosity of others. He discusses his path to becoming a speaker and how saying yes to opportunities led to speaking in 50 states, dozens of countries, and at over 2,500 events. John also shares lessons from his own life to encourage leaders to be grounded and not worry too much about life's setbacks, as they will inevitably pass. “Generosity is not only about money. It's about time and attention.” - John O'Leary “Seeds are taking deeper root, the right next steps are happening, and God's Will be lived out.” - John O'Leary “The cool thing about generosity is it's never one plus one is two, it's a multiple.” -  John O'Leary This Week on The Wow Factor: The shocking fire that burned 100% of 9-year-old John's body and his long process of recovery John's memory of lying in a hospital bed wrapped in bandages and hearing the voice of his hero Jack Buck and how his daily visits inspired John in his recovery How Jack, by speaking life and challenge over John, helped support his wider family  How John managed to earn 60 signed baseballs and learn how to write again from his hospital bed The importance of being interruptible in life and making time for people who need us How John became a speaker, and he shares his experience of his first speaking engagement for an audience of three Girl Scouts John discusses the upcoming movie production for the film inspired by his story, with director Sean McNamara How John was able to finally help his parents in return when they suffered a second fire in their home John O'Leary's Words of Wisdom: My reminder to you is that this too shall pass.  Almost everything on this side of eternity, the good and the bad, will eventually pass.   Connect with John O'Leary:  John's Story   Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Chris gives us a stirring vision talk as we begin the term, helping us see how we join in the fight to see God's kingdom extending.

Joshua and the Israelites faced overwhelming odds from the Northern Canaanite coalition army with fearsome iron chariots. But they didn't look at the odds. They looked to the Lord and overcame the enemy in His strength. We are to do the same in our spiritual warfare with the world, the flesh, and the devil.

Joshua and the Israelites faced overwhelming odds from the Northern Canaanite coalition army with fearsome iron chariots. But they didn't look at the odds. They looked to the Lord and overcame the enemy in His strength. We are to do the same in our spiritual warfare with the world, the flesh, and the devil.

As a 9-year-old, Missouri native John O'Leary was nearly killed while playing with fire. Burned on 100 percent of his body with 89 percent covered in third-degree burns, John was not expected to live the first night.  But then something happened, call it a miracle. Through the power of countless people all striving to keep John alive, not to mention the well wishes from near and far, including President Ronald Reagan, Pope John Paul II, sports announcer Jack Buck, NHL star Gino Cavallini and the entire St. Louis Blues hockey team, John pulled through.  But that's just John's origin story. John survived, but he felt lost trying to fit in. Throughout his youth, he would try to be like everyone else by taking big risks, whether physical feats, drinking, or other extreme behavior. "Anything someone else would do I would do even bigger and better to prove that I was ordinary," he said. "I wasn't chiseled, I was bandaged. I was just raft with lies and a mask."  At age 28 while working construction, John was asked to share the story of how he was burned — and he said "yes" for the first time. So, he spoke to a Girl Scout troop of three.  "I did a lousy job. I was not even paid with a box of Samoas," he joked.  But one of the girl's fathers asked John to speak at his Rotary Club. That grew to another speaking gig and then more and more speaking engagements, not to mention two books, including the Number 1 bestseller, "On Fire, The Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life," which has sold 250,000 copies and been translated into 12 languages. "I'm not afraid of the scars anymore," John said. "By saying 'yes' to others, I began to realize the dignity of my own story." Over the years, John has spoken publicly 2,500 times and reached several million people to reveal "what happens when we allow ourselves to be used for something bigger than ourselves."  I am so inspired by John, not only because of the great baseball stories he shares about Jack Buck and the dozens of signed baseballs he received, but also because John embodies the principles of faith, healing, and dedication to purpose.  John shares his story and the lessons he's learned in this week's episode of Chiseled. If you'd like to reach John, you can do so on one of his two websites, JohnOLearyInspires.com and readinawe.com, which will also give you the opportunity to take the 21-day challenge to spark inspiration, meaning, and joy. Check it out and enjoy this week's podcast.

This week Pastor Justin talks about carrying the promises of God as we cross over into new territory!   You can now see on our Youtube Channel by following this link: Crossing Over   Important Points: I will Take God's Promise into The New Year! I will Bring Others into The Promise of Crossing Over! I will Trust God against Overwhelming Odds! Important Scriptures (NLT version unless stated otherwise):   Joshua 3:7-8 Joshua 1:3-5 Isaiah 55:11-13 Joshua 3:9-13 Joshua 3:14-16 Isaiah 43:19

When John O'Leary was nine, a fire exploded, leaving him with burns on 100% of his body. Doctors gave him a 1% chance of surviving—yet he did. And after enduring months in a hospital bed and years of physical therapy, John woke up to what really matters. Once expected to die, John now teaches others how to live. He uses his journey as a burn survivor and shares his perspective to awaken you to your life's potential and energize you to live more thoughtfully and boldly. About John O'Leary In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents' book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. Today, John is the author of the instant #1 National Bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life and an inspirational speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired. Our Sponsor A special thank you to our Season One Sponsor, Pritzker Hageman. The Pritzker Hageman burn injury legal team helps burn survivors, and their loved ones pursue compensation and justice throughout the United States. If you have legal questions, the attorneys at Pritzker Hageman are ready to help. Find out more at LegalJourney.guide.  Enjoyed the show? Tell us on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors! Resources from the Show: ➡️ John's Website➡️ Speaker Request for John O'Leary➡️ Live Inspired Podcast➡️ John's Books➡️ Share Your Story with Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors➡️ Resources from Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors➡️ Support Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

As believers, we are living in enemy territory, surrounded by a world hostile to our faith. In the message "The Giant of Overwhelming Odds," Skip shares how you can stand strong even in overwhelming circumstances.

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip continues the series Hunting Giants. As believers, we are living in enemy territory, surrounded by a world hostile to our faith. In the message "The Giant of Overwhelming Odds," Skip shares how you can stand strong even in overwhelming circumstances. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip continues the series Hunting Giants. As believers, we are living in enemy territory, surrounded by a world hostile to our faith. In the message "The Giant of Overwhelming Odds," Skip shares how you can stand strong even in overwhelming circumstances. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

We who are Christians are surrounded. More people seem to be against us than those who are for us. In the message "The Giant of Overwhelming Odds," Skip shares how you can navigate life when the odds are stacked against you.

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip continues our series Hunting Giants. We who are Christians are surrounded. More people seem to be against us than those who are for us. In the message "The Giant of Overwhelming Odds," Skip shares how you can navigate life when the odds are stacked against you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

on Connect with Skip Heitzig, Skip continues our series Hunting Giants. We who are Christians are surrounded. More people seem to be against us than those who are for us. In the message "The Giant of Overwhelming Odds," Skip shares how you can navigate life when the odds are stacked against you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/104/29

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Facing Overwhelming Odds John 6:1-14 Sunday, 7/17/22   When facing overwhelming odds… 1.  Know that there is a tension between my faith and Jesus' sovereignty v.1-6 2.  Know that you need only a little faith to get Jesus' attention v. 7-10  Hebrews 11:6, “It's impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.”   The Message Bible 3.  Know that you need to continue to be thankful v.10–11 4.  Know that Jesus can work a miracle in overwhelming situations v.11-12 5.  Know that Jesus works differently in every situation v.13 6.  Know that everything Jesus does is to change our perspective v.14

When he was just nine years old, John O'Leary was burned on 100% of his body in a house fire. In this special episode from the vaults, Brian learns how, even though he was given no chance of survival, John now inspires millions with his extraordinary story of courage and hope. YOU WILL LEARN:· How he endured surgeries and physical therapy.· How special people in his life helped him to keep fighting. · Why he decided to share his story with the world. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://johnolearyinspires.com/“Overwhelming Odds,” by Susan and Denny O'Leary Reunion with Nurse Roy “On Fire,” by John O'LearyFrozen “Overwhelmed,” by Big Daddy Weave NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:“I think everybody's got a story; just generally not the one we're telling the world.” – John O'Leary “We are called daily to become a better version of ourselves.” – John O'Leary “Significance is allowing the ripple effects of our talents and time and treasure to ripple out into the marketplace.” – John O'Leary “Ultimately what our prayers should be is not that our prayers are answered; it's that we live into His will for our lives.” – John O'Leary “Embrace the gift of the moment.” – John O'Leary See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nehemiah had to navigate different kinds of opposition to the work of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem.

Sunday, June 5, 2022Pastor Curt WhiteOverwhelming OddsSupport the show

Judges 7:1-15

One soldier vs them all Intro: PS5 games update, GT7, what we've been playing (0-24) Theme: overwhelming odds (24-end) Far Cry (PC, PS3) Resistance: Fall of Man (PS3) Join the patreon Website: https://redleafretrocast.blogspot.com https://linktr.ee/RedLeafRetrocast Twitter: @BowlingJD @ConsoleKev via twitch and twitter

“The Familiarity of Overwhelming Odds”

Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor YouVersion Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/48833127

Part 2 Hebrews 11 : 32 - 34 Judges 6 - 7

At nine-years old John O'Leary was burned on 100% of his body from an accident he caused while playing in the garage with matches and gasoline. He was given a 1% chance to live. After dozens of surgeries and years of physical therapy, he survived. For 20 years, the family didn't talk about what happened. John simply wanted his life to go on as normal. That is until John's parents wrote a book titled “Overwhelming Odds” that told the story of the family's experience. That book, combined with a short presentation for a three-member girl scout group, ignited the rest of John's life work and calling.   John is now the president of Live Inspired, a keynote speaker, author, and podcast host. He shares his story with others and inspires them to live meaningful lives in spite of hardship and tragedy. John's is an agent of inspirational living and master at overcoming adversity. Memorable Quotes: “If you are in the season of struggle or the season of loss, recognize first and foremost that you are not alone.” “It's okay to mourn. It's okay to experience that grief, and it's okay in the midst of the season to also look forward to cast a vision of profound possibility because of faith. You know, God's not done with your story yet. I think the best is yet to come.” “Take the setback for the setup and take the next right step forward.” “One day you will be just a memory for some people, do your best to be a good one.” What You'll Learn: How to overcome the challenges life throws at you and how to be there for someone else who is going through a hardship. This Episode Includes: A brief introduction to John O'leary's story and how he persevered with the help of others. The red plate tradition that is special to John's family and the importance of celebration. You have talents you are blessed with – don't burry those talents, use them for yourself and for others. If you are in a season of hardship or loss, remember that you are not alone. John encourages the listeners to cast a vision for the future even in the midst of suffering. John shares the story about how his dad's love is what set up his journey towards healing emotionally and physically. Stop sleepwalking through life. Ignite it with hope, faith, and awe that you are alive. John shares his plans for the year 2022 and what he hopes to accomplish personally and professionally. His phrase for the year is “Seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.” Four things you can do to show up for someone who is suffering. Four ways you can create life time relationships with people. What is most personal is most universal. Your story is not unique just to you. You matter, you are loved, you have unique skill sets, and you are going to be used for a mighty purpose. You can use your story in a way that is of service to those around you. Ignite your life with the thrill of hope. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Read John's book, “On Fire,” to start your new year feeling inspired and motivated. Consider how you can show up for someone in pain and bring others to show up for them too.   Write this message on a sticky note, “In the thrill of hope.” Place that sticky note on your desk or fridge and remind yourself that each day holds the thrill of hope. Mentioned In The Episode: 31-day kindness campaign Matt Miller Interview Live Inspired Past John O'Leary Interview On Fire by John O'Leary Big Brothers, Big Sisters Just Be Held by Casting Crowns Connect: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube

If you haven't heard of John O'Leary, then this episode is going to be a fantastic experience. Key topics:[2:12] Who is John O'Leary?[2:48] How Marcus and John met[4:14] John's childhood[5:30] When life as he knew it, changed, for John[6:21] How much of the trauma does John remember?[8:28] The countless miracles that fill John's story of folks who did their job well[11:30] The many gifts of presence given to John during his hospital recovery[21:26] The difference one can make just by showing up[23:14] How the St. Louis Cardinals and Jack Buck played a huge role in John's recovery[27:24] John's wonderful parents and a bit of their journey[28:56] The power of community[30:56] John O'Leary Day at the ball park and baseball incentive[32:44] John's successful podcast, “Live Inspired”[33:54] What piece of art would John take with him on a desert island?[38:26] What fictional character would John be for a day?[39:58] How would John choose to spend $100 if it had to be spent on himself?[42:44] Appreciation for the unique and profound moments and perspective that Marcus and John get to experience in life[45:50] “Overwhelming Odds” written by John's parents Resources:Learn more about John and his story: www.JohnOlearyInspires.comRead John's first #1 best-selling book, “On Fire”: https://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/on-fire-book/Read John's second #1 best-selling book, “In Awe”: https://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/in-awe-book/Read “Overwhelming Odds”, by John's parents, Susan and Denny O'Leary: https://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/overwhelming-odds-book/Listen to John's incredible, “Live Inspired Podcast”: https://johnolearyinspires.com/podcast/Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-leary-08b2805/Connect with John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jolearyinspiresConnect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with Marcus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcusEngelSubscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastLearn about John O'Leary:John O'Leary, Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker Expected to die. Now teaching others how to truly live. In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.This epic story of survival (first showcased in 2008 with his parents' acclaimed book Overwhelming Odds) has never felt more relevant than as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic together.Today, John is the author of the #1 National Bestselling books ON FIRE and IN AWE. The latter released in May 2020 with many saying it is the message we all need right now. John is the host of the top-rated Live Inspired Podcast and a live and virtual event speaker teaching more than 50,000 people around the world each year how to live inspired.John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.Date: 01/11/2022Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title: Episode 27 – John O'Leary: Once Expected to Die, Now Teaching Others How to Live

Hebrews 11 - 32 : Judges 6 - 7

https://www.alainguillot.com/ladoris-hazzard-cordell/ LaDoris Hazzard Cordell was the first female African-American judge in Northern California, she shares her experience in her book Her Honor: My Life on the Bench...What Works, What's Broken, and How to Change It. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3ED4uol

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By now you have discovered that we who are Christians are surrounded! There seems to always be more who are against us than who are for us. We face the reality (and we feel it, too!) that we are living in enemy territory. That doesn’t give us permission to be adversarial or combative, for we’ll attract more flies with honey than with vinegar (see 2 Timothy 2:24-25). But Christians are either overcome by their unbelief or they are overcomers because of their faith. How do we navigate through life when the odds are stacked against us and circumstances seem overwhelming? This teaching is from our series Hunting Giants with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque.

Message Summary for The Giant of Overwhelming Odds - Judges 7:1-15 from our series Hunting Giants with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque.

By now you have discovered that we who are Christians are surrounded! There seems to always be more who are against us than who are for us. We face the reality (and we feel it, too!) that we are living in enemy territory. That doesn’t give us permission to be adversarial or combative, for we’ll attract more flies with honey than with vinegar (see 2 Timothy 2:24-25). But Christians are either overcome by their unbelief or they are overcomers because of their faith. How do we navigate through life when the odds are stacked against us and circumstances seem overwhelming? This teaching is from our series Hunting Giants with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque.

At the age of 9, John O'Leary was in his garage playing with matches and gasoline and accidentally created a massive explosion that burned 100% of his body. He injuries were so severe that doctors only gave him a 1% chance to live. He battled through many surgeries and years of physical therapy and did indeed survive. In 2006, his story was detailed in his parent's book, “Overwhelming Odds,” which laid the groundwork for John embracing and sharing his story. He now travels and speaks at events all over the world inspiring people with his message of positivity, courage, and perseverance. Listen in to this terrific interview with Matt as his shares more personal details about his journey. You can also learn more about John at his website, johnolearyinspires.com or his own podcast (2 million downloads), his weekly newsletter, or his 2 books, “ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life” (#1 National Bestseller) or “IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy.”

The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on the enduring story of David and Goliath.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://cherrieswriter.com/2016/04/26/the-aussie-battle-of-long-tan-victory-against-overwhelming-odds/

Nightly Devotions with Pastor Jacob Gray from Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro, Illinois

Nightly Devotions with Pastor Jacob Gray from Ten Mile Baptist Church in McLeansboro, Illinois

Merry Christmas and we pray that your day is truly blessed! Join us as we wrap this segment up today about how big God is!

Join us we enter into part 2 of this message about how big God is and what He can do in situations that seem to be overwhelming!

Today we start a new series on how God is bigger than the odds stacked against us. Listen and be blessed!

The adventurers and Ismark have pissed off the main villain, Strahd Von Zarovich. Now he aims to take Faygo by force and through his magical charm. Zombies and wolves charge the group from all directions in the graveyard. Find out if they will be able to drive them off and save Faygo in the process!

Bill McKibben reviews some recent good news in the climate fight and reflects on an ethic of human solidarity, the demands of activism, and holding on to Christian faith. Also: the book of Job, refugia, and the delights of vernal pools. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refugia/message

In Isaiah 37, we are presented with a fascinating and frightful scenario: The mighty King of Assyria is threatening to wipe Israel off the map and utterly destroy them. This is not an empty boast, as it turns out, because Assyria has done this to many other countries, and they are the world's major power at the time. How does righteous King Hezekiah respond to this insurmountable threat?

In Isaiah 37, we are presented with a fascinating and frightful scenario: The mighty King of Assyria is threatening to wipe Israel off the map and utterly destroy them. This is not an empty boast, as it turns out, because Assyria has done this to many other countries, and they are the world's major power at the time. How does righteous King Hezekiah respond to this insurmountable threat?

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If there is one skill to master in life, it is selling. Why? Because no matter what you do, whether you are a product designer, an executive, an entrepreneur, or a preacher, if you develop the ability to sell your idea, your vision, your strategy, or your product/service, the sky is the limit. And more than merely selling, ultimately, mastery of selling comes when you develop the ability to be of service while selling. What does it mean to be of service while selling? It means that you authentically listen for people's concerns (whether in the foreground or background) and align on resolving it (if possible) within the context of your work/offering. That’s what John O’Leary -- #1 National best selling author, inspirational speaker, and top podcast host -- does and as he puts it, his job is to serve.  John's life journey has been everything but easy though.  At the age of 9 years old, 100 percent of his body was burned in a terrible fire. John was given a 1 percent chance to live but after a 5-month hospital stay, dozens of surgeries, and the amputation of all of his fingers, he pulled through. Today, John is the best-selling author of On Fire: The 7 choices to ignite a radically inspired life that sold upwards of 120,000 copies and was translated into more than 12 languages, as well as most recently In Awe: Rediscover your childlike wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy. Live Inspired, John’s podcast ranks top #10 in iTunes and has over several million downloads. Having spoken at more than 1,600 events, and for more than a half a million people, in 48 states and in 11 Countries, John has found his true calling: Inspire and uplift people.  Tune in to the full episode to learn about: John's life journey The invaluable lessons his mother taught him How John's business was impacted by COVID-19 (hint: it's brutal) and what he did to address it What John does when he needs inspiration In AWE (the book) and how to reconnect with our childlike wonder What you can do to improve the quality of your life (practices you can use) Tanya Privé · EP 36 What Leadership Will Look Like Over The Next 10 Years Connect with John O'Leary: Linkedin Twitter Instagram Website Books John O'Leary's Story: In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top-rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family. * * *

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.   This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.

Sean McCauley was a pastor for 25 years, until receiving a traumatic brain injury from a rear end accident with his daughter and her friend in the back seat of the car. His multi-year journey into self discipline, healing, and strength has led him to 10 years later owning a fitness training program that includes combative arts/self defence, nutrition and the development of the Formidable Lifestyle through our Identity and responsibility in life. In this interview he tells us about becoming “STRONG in Character and READY for ANYTHING.” You can find out more about Sean, his family, and his work at www.formidable-living.com.

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 60,000+ copies. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 200,000+ copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is top rated on Apple Podcast and has more than 2,000,000 downloads. His second book IN AWE: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2020. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family. About BizTank Career Exploration Program: BizTank provides local Junior and Senior high school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the world of business through a stimulating and interactive program. Consisting of three unique eight-week seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall), meeting once a week on Wednesday nights. Sessions are spent covering a range of topics, such as startups, marketing and on-trend business subjects. In addition, students record, edit and create their own episodes for the Kids in the Tank Podcast. For more information visit us online at https://biztanknonprofit.org/

Toni Crowe was a thirty-year award-winning corporate Vice-President. She worked for such companies as United Technologies, Rockwell and Honeywell. Toni early retired to pursue her dream of becoming a best-selling author. Quote: "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed." ~ Booker T. Washington Toni's Books: 1. Never a $7 Wh*re, A Thrilling Bootstrap Success Story About Determination in the Face of Overwhelming Odds 2. The Daytime Lives Of The Ladies Of The Night, My Journey from a Lady of the Night to the Lady of the Boardroom 3. Bullets And Bosses Don’t Have Friends, How to Navigate Tough Challenges in the Workplace 4. Bullets And Bosses Don’t Have Friends - The Workbook 5. From Zero to Family Hero: Supercharge Your Finances With A College Degree 6. What Happened To Baby?: Treacherous Baby kept the other escorts in line. When Prince is locked up, how will Baby survive? Connect with Toni: Website: www.tonicrowewriter.com    Connect with me on Social Media: Show hashtag: #TrinaTalk Twitter: @TrinaLMartin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alooktokill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinaTalk  

Even when we aspire to follow God and do good things, we are quickly stopped by the magnitude of need. Jesus turns the disciples toward the crowds and names the suffering of God's people. All of it. As we are sent to reflect God's kingdom in this world, we go forth with what feels an impossible task. We also quickly fade and slow our steps and on our worst days, stop caring. What has God have to say to us when we've broken all our promises? A sermon in our series #ThrowbackFaith rooted in Matthew 5 and Exodus 20.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/317 . Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast . Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! . The 5 AM Miracle Book Audiobook, Paperback, and Kindle . Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn . Episode Summary My guest this week is one you won’t forget anytime soon. His story is shocking and incredibly inspirational. His attitude is unbelievable and clearly relatable. He’s not someone to ignore because his message is one we all need to hear over and over again. In this week’s episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I speak with John O’Leary, author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, about his amazing story and his even more amazing response to it. . Resources Mentioned in this Episode Hello Fresh [Get 9 Free Meals with code 5AM9] HoneyBook [Get 50% off your first year] Freshbooks [Try it FREE for 30 Days] Gusto [Payroll, benefits, and HR: Get 3 months free after your first payroll] John O’Leary Inspires [John’s Website] On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life [Book by John O’Leary] Live Inspired Podcast [Hosted by John O’Leary] . John O’Leary In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 70,000 copies, most in back-of-room sales at John’s speaking events. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires nearly 75,000 people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, business, safety, marketing, financial services, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message and who he is as an individual. His emotional story-telling, unexpected humor, and authenticity make each of his presentations truly transformational. John’s first book, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 120,000 copies have sold and it has been translated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is a top 20 for business on iTunes & Inc. Magazine. His online community is 200,000 strong. John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.

For a full list of prayers available through this podcast and our website, please follow this link:  https://psalm71.podbean.com/e/full-list-of-available-prayers-1513057365/   NOTE:  This prayer has been recorded TWICE, first for listening and agreeing, then again for repeating.    2 Chronicles 20 serves as the template for this prayer of warfare against the seemingly overwhelming powers of the enemies of God and His Church.  The original scriptural text is of itself a powerful confirmation of the purposes and integrity of God, who will always intervene to safeguard the inheritance of His Son. As we are the very members of the Body of Christ, and God is our Father, it is our need and duty to call upon the Lord to protect us against the enemy's firepower. Listen to the original text here:  https://psalm71.podbean.com/e/spiritual-warfare-scripture-the-prayer-of-jehoshaphat-and-the-lords-answer-2-chronicles-20/   The expansion and focus here, of the original psalm language, is intended as a representative example of praying by using the scriptures as a framework for our immediate need. The text of the scripture is in lower-case type, while all additions (and modernized language) are included in upper-case type, below.  HEAVENLY FATHER, WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND CONFESS OUR SINS AND ASK FORGIVENESS AND WASHING IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS. WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO HAVE CURSED US AND USED ALL MANNER OF WITCHCRAFT AGAINST US, FOR WE DO NOT KNOW WHOM YOU MAY YET HAVE CHOSEN FOR SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST. LORD, WE PRAY THAT YOU WILL SAVE THOSE WHO ARE AT THIS TIME CAPTIVE TO THE DEVIL'S WILL. TURN TO YOUR GOOD PURPOSES WHAT THE DEVIL HAS MEANT FOR EVIL, AND TURN TO YOUR GLORY AND PRAISE WHAT THE DEVIL HAS MEANT FOR ACCUSATION AND BLASPHEMY.  O Lord God of our fathers, AND OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, ARE YOU not God in heaven? FOR WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU ARE GOD, THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN, AND THAT YOUR NAME IS HOLY. DO YOU not RULE over all the kingdoms of the EARTH? and in YOUR hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand YOU? FOR WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU DO RULE OVER ALL, AND THAT THERE IS NO POWER OR MIGHT BUT YOURS, AND THAT NO MAN, OR WOMAN, OR RULER, WHOEVER THEY MAY BE, GREAT OR SMALL, IS ABLE TO WITHSTAND YOU. O LORD, ARE YOU not our God, who CREATED ALL THINGS ACCORDING TO YOUR OWN WILL AND PURPOSE? WHO HAS WAGED WAR, AND PREVAILED OVER ALL HIS ENEMIES, SINCE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD? WHO HAS DESTROYED THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL AND EXPELLED HIM FROM HIS STRONGHOLDS?  FOR WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU ARE OUR GOD, THAT YOU ARE VICTORIOUS IN ALL VICTORY.  WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT YOU HAVE MADE US YOUR CHURCH AND THE DWELLING PLACE OF YOUR PRESENCE, IN OUR MIDST AND IN THE EARTH. O LORD, DID YOU NOT drive out the inhabitants of THE land OF CANAAN before YOUR people Israel, and DID YOU NOT GIVE it to the seed of Abraham YOUR friend forever?  O LORD OUR GOD, HAVE YOU NOT GIVEN UNTO US THIS INHERITANCE, THAT WE HAVE BECOME YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, THAT NO WEAPON THAT IS FORMED AGAINST US SHALL PROSPER, THAT WE SHOULD CONDEMN EVERY TONGUE THAT RISES AGAINST US WITH THE FALSE JUDGMENTS OF THE EVIL ONE? AND HAVE YOU NOT GIVEN THIS WORLD TO BE THE INHERITANCE OF THOSE WHO LOVE YOU IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH? LORD JESUS, THE LORD'S CHRIST, HAVE YOU NOT SAID THAT WHATEVER WE ASK OF THE FATHER IN YOUR NAME, IF IT BE HIS WILL, IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO US? IS IT NOT WRITTEN IN YOUR WORD THAT, when evil COMES upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, and WE cry unto YOU in our affliction, then YOU WILL hear and help US? And now, O LORD, behold, the children of THE DEVIL, whom YOU, IN YOUR RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LOVING KINDNESS, HAVE NOT YET CAST INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE; Behold, I say, how they reward YOUR CHURCH FOR OUR PRAYERS ON THEIR BEHALF, AND FOR SPEAKING YOUR WORD IN YOUR NAME, AND FOR REJECTING THE LIES OF THE DEVIL. LOOK, AND SEE, O LORD, HOW THEY HAVE come to cast us out of YOUR possession, which YOU HAVE given us to inherit. O our God, WILL YOU not judge them? HEAR US, LORD! HELP US, LORD! JUDGE THEM, O RIGHTEOUS GOD! FOR WE ARE SORELY AFFLICTED, for we have no might OF OUR OWN against this great company that COMES against us WITH DEFILED FOOD, WITH SCHEMES AND WEAPONS OF TECHNOLOGICAL MANIPULATION, WITH ECONOMIC WARFARE, WITH ENVIRONMENTAL HAVOC, WITH POLITICAL VIOLENCE AND FRAUD, AND ABOVE ALL, WITH BLOODY HANDS GRASPING TO TAKE OUR CHILDREN AND DESTROY THEIR HEARTS, MINDS, AND SOULS;  O LORD OUR GOD, WE HAVE ONLY OUR HOPE IN YOU, neither DO we KNOW what to do OR HOW TO FIGHT SO GREAT A MULTITUDE OF EVIL; but our eyes are upon YOU, OUR HOPE IS IN YOU, OUR EARS ARE OPEN TO YOUR WORD, AND OUR HEARTS ARE WAITING FOR THE STRENGTH OF YOUR HOLY SPIRIT AND YOUR MIGHTY ARM. AND NOW WE KNOW, O LORD, WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT WE NEED NOT BE afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude OF WICKED MEN AND WOMEN; for the battle is not OURS, but God's. WE KNOW, BECAUSE YOU HAVE TOLD US, THAT WE WILL SEE see the salvation of the Lord with US. YOU HAVE COMMANDED US TO go out against them: for YOU, the Lord, will be with US. TEACH OUR HANDS TO WAR AND OUR FINGERS TO FIGHT, WIELDING THE SWORD OF YOUR SPIRIT. WASH AWAY OUR SINS IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB AND COVER US WITH THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS CHRIST. SHINE THE LIGHT OF YOUR COUNTENANCE UPON US AND THROUGH US SO THAT ALL WILL KNOW THAT WE BELONG TO YOU. LET ALL THE EARTH HEAR THE TESTIMONY OF THE GOSPEL OF OUR SALVATION IN JESUS CHRIST. SEND THE HOLY SPIRIT TO QUICKEN YOUR WORD IN US AND EXPOSE AND DESTROY EVERY LIE OF THE DEVIL THAT IS SENT AGAINST US. GIVE TO US A STRONG SHIELD OF FAITH, FOR YOU ARE THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH, AND YOU, O LORD, HAVE COMMANDED OUR STRENGTH. STRENGTHEN THAT WHICH YOU HAVE WROUGHT IN US.  HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, WHICH IS, AND WAS, AND IS TO COME. HIS MERCY MOUNTS UNTO THE HEAVENS, HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER. THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH ARE FULL OF YOUR GLORY. HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST, HOSANNA TO THE SON OF DAVID. BLESSED IS HE THAT COMES, IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, TO JUDGE THE LIVING AND THE DEAD.  WE HAVE NO HOPE BUT YOU, O LORD. OUR EYES ARE UPON YOU, O GOD. COMMAND DELIVERANCES FOR YOUR PEOPLE, IN THE ALMIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST YOUR SON, WHO IS OUR KING AND OUR BROTHER, AND OUR FRIEND. AMEN.  

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given 1% chance to live. This episode will challenge you to ask yourself, "What more can I do?" as the legendary Hall of Fame announcer, Jack Buck, asked himself after seeing John in the hospital for the first time and fearing that he would not see him again. You will not want to miss this as John takes us through his mindset and the importance of faith in overcoming adversity and trauma, including how to use it in a manner that brings out the best version of ourselves. You will learn why John finds it so important to journal on a daily basis and a simple question to help you start. This epic story of survival was first showcased in his parents’ book, Overwhelming Odds, in 2006. Originally printing 200 copies for friends and family, his parents have sold 70,000 copies, most in back-of-room sales at John’s speaking events. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world. John inspires nearly 75,000 people at 100+ events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, such as: sales, healthcare, business, safety, marketing, financial services, faith, education and insurance. John’s first book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life was an instant #1 National Bestseller; 120,000 copieshave sold and it has beentranslated into 12 languages. John’s Live Inspired Podcast is a top 20 for business on iTunes & Inc. Magazine. His online community is 200,000 strong. Let us know what your biggest takeaway was using #stagefour2onstage across Facebook, Instagram, twitter, or Linkedin Follow John at: http://johnolearyinspires.com/ @johnoleary.inspires Follow me on: Facebook:  @stagefour2onstage or Dylan Slattery Instagram:  @dylan_stagefour2onstage Listen on ITUNES LISTEN ON SPOTIFY Big thanks to Michael McClean and Josh Goerdt for their talents in creating the music and logo respectively!

Gideon - Saviour against overwhelming oddsSeries: Judges Preacher: David CalderwoodSunday MorningDate: 1st July 2018

Twenty minutes from yGRWP.com on Gideon and cherishing, not despising faithful human weakness ... for God's Glory

Buckle up for an existential express train of an episode! From the number of times your heart beats over a lifetime to the estimated probability of our actual existence, Dee & Reesh use the numbers to inject a heavy dose of perspective in your life. Enjoy! **Thanks to everyone who has listened to our show for even a minute! If you dig our content, it would mean the entire world to us if you would leave this podcast a review! Check us out on Anchor/Facebook/Instagram/Twitter to say Hi, Ask us questions, suggest future guests or give us feedback on how to make the “Medicine ReMixed” experience even better for you because we love you that much!** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/medicineremixed/message

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My mom has taught me more about resilience, faith, courage, redemption, family, love and life than ANYONE else in the world. I am so honored to have her as my guest on this very special, preview episode of the LIVE INSPIRED Podcast! If you've ever heard me speak, you've heard a lot about the impact my mom has had on my life. But for those of you who've not heard me speak, here is just one example. My mom and dad's unauthorized biography of my life, Overwhelming Odds, is what encouraged me to accept, own and celebrate my scars and my story.  As if that wasn't enough! The initial 200 copies they printed to share with friends and family has resulted in my becoming a professional speaker nearly 10 years ago and the subsequent sale of more than 60,000 copies... Get your copy of Overwhelming Odds here. (Save 15% with code Podcast)  Get your copy of my #1 National Bestseller ON FIRE here. ON FIRE Book Launch Party video - start at minute 58:25 to see me play my mom's favorite song on the piano. To close each interview in a special way, I created the LIVE INSPIRED 7 segment. This is a series of 7 questions, shared "rapid fire" and answered boldly (without prep!) by our guests. My hope is to leave you reflecting on our guest's answers and YOUR answers... and excited to apply ideas from today's show to help you live an inspired life.  Susan O'Leary's Live Inspired 7   1. What is the best book you ever read? What She Knew - Gilly Macmillan Left Neglected - Lisa Genova The Help -Kathryn Stocket  2. Tomorrow you discover your wealthy uncle shockingly dies at the age of 103; leaving you millions. What would you do? I would give large amounts to my kids...and family and friends who could really use the help. I'd get something really going with Parkinson's Disease Research. And I would go on a river boat cruise in Europe. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My bible. Being a bible teacher for the last 18 years, I know that is where our true stories lie.  4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? Martin Luther King. 5. What is the best advice you've ever received? My mom used to always tell me, "Put on your lipstick and you can go anywhere!" It has helped me through life. I'll keep this one lighthearted! 6. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at age 20? With relationships, work at letting any hurt feelings or harsh words go. Put them behind you and just keep going.  7. It's been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? She came, through blessings, to know the Lord and love Him and she tried her best to pass that love on to her family and friends. *** If you enjoyed today's episode, subscribe, rate and review this podcast on iTunes and anywhere you get your podcasts! You'll be the first to know when a new episode is available AND you will help me spread the word about our LIVE INSPIRED Movement.  I can't wait to see you here next Thursday! Until then, remember: Today is your day. Live Inspired.

“I never once looked back. I just wanted to pretend like I was ordinary, that I was normal. That was the great goal of my life, to be normal.” — John O’Leary John O’Leary was a normal nine-year-old boy when he was burned on 100% his body in a house fire and given no chance of survival. Five months in the hospital and thirty surgeries later, which included the amputation of his fingers, John strived to live an ordinary life until his parents shared his story with the world and changed his life. Brian Buffini interviews John O’Leary and finds out why the most important job in the hospital is the janitor, the most important trait all humans should cultivate and how a troop of Girl Scouts prompted John to change careers and share his story with the world. Listen to John’s message of hope and get ready to be inspired! Inspirational soundbites from today’s interview: “I think everybody’s got a story; just generally not the one we’re telling the world.” “We are called daily to become a better version of ourselves.” “I looked up at my mom and said, ‘Mom, am I gonna die?’ I assumed she would say no…and Mom gave me truth. She holds my hand a little bit more firmly, she looks me in the eyes and she says ‘Baby, look at me. Do you want to die? It’s your choice, it’s not mine.’” “On that morning, it was January 17, 1987, a child of 9, flanked by his father and his mother, made the covenant to fight on, having no clue what the 18th of January might look like or the 19th, or the first surgery or the thirtieth. All we knew on day one was the fight was on.” “Significance is allowing the ripple effects of our talents and time and treasure to ripple out into the marketplace.” “Ultimately what our prayers should be is not that our prayers are answered; it’s that we live into His will for our lives.” “Embrace the gift of the moment.”   Learn more about John’s story: Overwhelming Odds by Susan O’Leary and Denny O’Leary http://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/overwhelming-odds-book/ On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O’Leary. http://johnolearyinspires.com/shop/fire-7-choices-ignite-radically-inspired-life/ John O’Leary-Motivational Speaker, Reunion with Nurse Roy https://youtu.be/aeVmrWRFOPk Connect with John O’Leary John O’Leary Live Inspired http://johnolearyinspires.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JohnOLearyRisingAbove Twitter https://twitter.com/jolearyinspires   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

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