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Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary

Expected to die, today he’s inspiring others to truly live. World-renowned inspirational speaker + national bestselling author John O’Leary wants to help you wake up from accidental living so you can do, be, achieve and impact more through your life. Every Monday, John shares a quick burst of inspiration to help start your week on fire. Every Thursday, John interviews an amazing guest on their story, successes, failures, lessons, and life to help you uncover tips to apply in yours.

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01:26:51

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: John Corbett (ep. 820)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/10/16

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes John Corbett, the beloved actor, musician, and storyteller who portrays my dad Denny O’Leary on the big screen. Long before he became known for his roles in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Northern Exposure, and Sex and the City, John was a kid from a small West Virginia town, whose path from humble beginnings to Hollywood success reads like a movie script itself. Today, John shares the moments that shaped him from hydro-testing steel pipes to

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07:04

Love That Shows Up (Monday Moment ep. 819)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/10/13

Returning to school after the fire 38 years ago, I worried if I'd still belong. That day, my classmates embraced me, and last Thursday they again showed up in love, reminding me just how much has changed… and how much hasn’t. Let me explain.

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52:34

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: William H. Macy (ep. 818)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/10/09

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes the man who brought one of America’s most beloved voices to life: legendary broadcaster Jack Buck. To capture Jack’s courage and compassion, we turned to William H. Macy, the award-winning actor and master storyteller whose humility and heart shine through every frame. Today, William shares lessons from his father’s humor and integrity, the heartbreak and resilience that shaped his mother, and how a young man in Vermont stumbled into acting and

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05:37

Amazing Grace: SOUL ON FIRE Style (Monday Moment ep....

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/10/06

None of it really makes sense. Last Thursday, a black SUV picked up the O’Leary family and transported us to the gorgeous Powell Hall in St. Louis, MO. As the car doors opened, flashbulbs blinded our eyes and cheers filled our ears. Beth and I hopped out, followed by our boys and our daughter. We stood together by the car, waved confidently as if we had done this before, then made our way onto the red carpet and into the world premiere of SOUL ON FIRE. Let me explain.

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49:31

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Joel Courtney (ep. 816)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/10/02

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes the actor tasked with the impossible job of being as charming, joyful, and good-looking as yours truly: Joel Courtney. Known for his breakout role in Super 8 and Netflix’s beloved The Kissing Booth trilogy, Joel’s latest role in SOUL ON FIRE may be his most inspiring yet. With a gift for bringing heart to every role, Joel shines brightest when the story he tells can spark hope in others. Today, Joel shares how a boy from Idaho chasing a $100

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04:11

The Joy That Lights Up SOUL ON FIRE (Monday Moment...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/29

In just over a week and a half, SOUL ON FIRE will light up theaters across the country. And last week, as part of The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE podcast series, you heard from one of the people who helped to bring this story to life, Stephanie Szostak. For me, Stephanie’s role in this film is especially personal. She portrays one of the greatest heroes of my life: my mom, Susan O’Leary. Let me explain.

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01:01:52

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Stephanie Szostak (ep. 814)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/25

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes my dear friend Stephanie Szostak. Stephanie has brought memorable characters to life in A Million Little Things and The Devil Wears Prada. Now, in the upcoming film SOUL ON FIRE, she steps into her most meaningful role yet as my mom Susan O’Leary. She brings her talent to the screen with depth and grace, and in this conversation she shares her heart, her wisdom, and the life lessons that have shaped her along the way. Today, Stephanie shares

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06:26

Help: The Strongest Word We Can Speak (Monday Moment...

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/22

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01:33:43

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: DeVon Franklin (ep. 812)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/18

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes the actor who brings to life the unforgettable role of Nurse Roy: DeVon Franklin. DeVon is a producer of films like Miracles from Heaven and Breakthrough, a New York Times bestselling author, a preacher, and a motivational voice named by Variety as one of the “Top 10 Producers to Watch.” Whether through books, movies, sermons, or his own acting, his mission has always been the same: to inspire, inform, and motivate. Today, DeVon shares candidly

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05:35

Out of the Shadows (Monday Moment ep. 811)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/15

Often the most beautiful parts of our lives are the very ones we tuck away. We hide them in closets, leave them in boxes, store them in corners, push them back into the shadows. We forget about them, all they meant, and the beauty they still possess until something draws those pieces of our lives back into the light. I saw this on full display during the final day of filming SOUL ON FIRE. Let me explain.

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01:03:37

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Masey McLain (ep. 810)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/11

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series welcomes Masey McLain, the gifted actress who portrays my wife, Beth O’Leary, in our upcoming film. Casting Beth was one of the most important decisions of the film, and in Masey we found someone who truly embodies her grace, strength, and unshakable love. Beyond the screen, Masey is an author, singer, producer, and speaker. She lives with mission and purpose, and she’s a dear friend whose light shines every bit as brightly as her performance. Recorded in

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06:33

The Power in Saying Yes (Monday Moment ep. 809)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/08

I’m too busy. I’ll get back to them later. I'll just ignore it. These are common ways to respond to life’s interruptions. But while filming SOUL ON FIRE, I was reminded by some remarkably busy people just how powerful it is to say yes instead. Let me explain.

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The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: James McCracken (ep. 808)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/04

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE shines a spotlight on one of the youngest members of the cast: James McCracken. At just nine years old, James stepped into the unforgettable role of young John O’Leary in the upcoming film SOUL ON FIRE. Despite his age, this rising star brings remarkable heart and depth to the screen with talent nurtured with the encouragement of his family, including his mom Becca, who joins us for part of this conversation. Today, James shares what it was like stepping onto

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06:59

The Ripple Effect of a Simple Act (Monday Moment ep....

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/09/01

While visiting patients at a children’s hospital last week, a little boy asked who my favorite nurse was during my own hospital stay. It felt a bit like being asked to pick a favorite child, but I shared the story of how one nurse’s seemingly simple acts had a mighty impact on my life. The list of extraordinary caregivers at Mercy who helped me survive burns over my entire body is long—Cissy the brilliant charge nurse, Lisa the fiery floor nurse, Roy the visionary man who helped me walk forward, and

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01:00:01

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Mac Powell (ep. 806)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/08/28

This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series turns up the volume as we’re joined by the man whose song has become the heartbeat of the film: Mac Powell. Mac Powell has spent over three decades sharing his voice and his heart with the world. As the Grammy-winning lead singer of Third Day, he helped shape Christian music, selling over 10 million albums and filling arenas across the globe, and has continued that legacy as a solo artist, blending faith, music, and life in powerful ways. Today, Mac

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Reframing the Goodbye (Monday Moment ep. 805)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/08/25

As we step into a new school year, many of us are in a season of transition. Sending little ones off to kindergarten, big kids off to high school, and young adults off to college means a time filled with backpacks, checklists, early bedtimes and busy mornings. It also means waving goodbye not just to the kids as they leave the house, but chapters of life that will never return. Last summer around this time, I was struggling mightily. In the span of about a week, a dear friend passed away, my

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01:14:37

The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Sean McNamara (ep. 804)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/08/21

As we begin the Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series, it only makes sense to start with the man who’s been with this story from the very beginning: Sean McNamara. Sean McNamara is the director behind beloved films like Soul Surfer, Spare Parts, The Miracle Season, Reagan, and many more. Known in Hollywood as an “actor’s director,” he’s celebrated not only for the powerful performances he brings to the screen, but also for the humility, kindness, and joy he brings behind the camera. More than seven years

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06:45

What's the Most I Can Give? (Monday Moment ep. 803)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/08/18

John Ruhlin built a wildly successful business and life practicing radical generosity. While many spend their lives asking, “How much do I have to give?” John asked, “What’s the most I possibly can?” That question—and the way he answered it—changed my life. And it changed the world around him. Let me explain.

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01:09:34

Neal McDonough: Faith-Driven Actor and Producer (ep....

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/08/14

Neal McDonough is an award-winning actor known for memorable roles in Band of Brothers, Justified, and Desperate Housewives, as well as more than 150 film and TV credits. Beyond his on-screen success, Neal is a devoted husband, father of five, and storyteller whose real-life journey rivals any script he’s ever brought to life. Today, Neal shares how a chance meeting with his wife, Ruvé, changed everything, why he walked away from roles that didn’t align with his values, and how losing nearly

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07:19

Seen, Scarred, and Still Worthy (Monday Moment ep. 801)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O"Leary ·

2025/08/11

True value doesn’t come from how others see us; it comes from knowing who we are. Sometimes the most important lessons are taught in unexpected places, by unforeseen people and in unpredicted ways. A recent experience provided such a reminder…even if it wasn’t a lesson I wanted to receive. Let me explain.

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