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John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·

ICYMI: Have you ever noticed that the best moments in life are frequently unplanned and completely unscripted? One such moment for me was the highlight of the entire filming process for the On Fire movie. Let me explain in today's #MondayMotivation.

https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/sliding-home/

John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·

Have you ever noticed that the best moments in life are frequently unplanned and completely unscripted? One such moment for me was the highlight of the entire filming process for the On Fire movie. Let me explain in today's #MondayMotivation.

https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/sliding-home/

John O'Leary @jolearyinspires ·

ICYMI: In today's #MondayMotivation, I share why we shouldn't wake up from accidental living, and live an uninspired life. https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/uninspired-life/

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In today's #MondayMotivation, I share why we shouldn't wake up from accidental living, and live an uninspired life. https://johnolearyinspires.com/2024/04/uninspired-life/

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“How are you?” is an easy question to ask. Giv

“How are you?” is an easy question to ask. Giving an honest answer can be much harder.
With #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow, I want to make room for that honest answer—and share some conversations that might help us listen more closely to ourselves and one another.
Our Mental Health playlist on the Live Inspired Podcast brings together guests with professional expertise and personal experience, exploring everything from burnout and the importance of rest to building healthier relationships.
My friends, if you’ve been carrying more than you’ve let on, I hope these conversations offer encouragement to reach out, ask for support and give yourself some grace.
And if someone comes to mind as you listen, consider checking in. Then leave room for the real answer.
Listen here: https://johnolearyinspires.com/podcast_cat/mental-health/
#WorldMentalHealthDay #LiveInspiredPodcast #LiveInspired
Some of the MANY wonderful guests on this playlist that are featured here: @well.guide, @drberticeberry, @stephenbpanus, @jonacuff, @erinmstafford, @johnfregister

@LauraWifler is a bestselling author, poet and co-

@LauraWifler is a bestselling author, poet and co-founder of Risen Motherhood who finds beauty in life’s mix of brokenness and joy. Her daughter, who has intellectual disabilities, has taught her so much about loving others just as they are and finding joy in the unexpected.
Today, Laura shares how childhood rejection inspired her to help others feel included, how motherhood changed the life she imagined, and how poetry helped her put words to both the beautiful and difficult moments. We talk about finding strength in faith, creating even when we doubt ourselves, and why her son is grateful disability is part of their family.
My friends, if life looks different from what you hoped, this conversation is for you. Laura reminds us that we can carry grief and still experience joy, and that every one of us has something valuable to offer. You’ll leave encouraged to give yourself a little grace, help someone feel seen, and notice the beauty right in front of you.
Listen to Laura Wifler on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 922 now.

“I have almost the same hands as you.” Those

“I have almost the same hands as you.”
Those words arrived in a note from a second grader named Julia after she watched SOUL ON FIRE with her family.
Julia was born missing fingers and toes. Her mom described a bright, spirited, deeply loved little girl who sometimes struggles with feeling different from the other kids at school.
But seated in that theater, Julia recognized something familiar. A boy who felt different, too. Who struggled with confidence. And who eventually discovered that his scars didn’t diminish the value of his life.
In watching that discovery, she began to see new possibilities for her own.
My friends, we hear so much about everything separating us. Julia reminds me how powerful it can be to recognize ourselves in someone else.
We don’t need identical experiences to understand one another. Sometimes connection begins with something as simple as, “You’re a little like me.”
Read Julia’s story: https://johnolearyinspires.com/2025/11/hands/
#LiveInspired #JohnOLeary #InspiringQuotes #JFKQuotes #Inspirational #SoulOnFireMovie

When we began making SOUL ON FIRE, I knew almost n

When we began making SOUL ON FIRE, I knew almost nothing about making movies. And suddenly, I was surrounded by people who had dedicated their careers to doing it!
Early mornings, long days, late nights, plenty of stress—and some of the most fun I’ve ever had working. Along the way, I learned that being a beginner can be a joy, obstacles invite us to pivot, and every single job matters.
These photos offer a glimpse of that experience. But our friends at Spotlight STL by @hec_tv captured a much closer look, going on set and speaking with the cast and crew who brought this story to life.
My friends, if you’ve wondered how it all came together, enjoy this trip behind the camera!
Watch here: https://hecmedia.org/posts/spotlight-stl-october-10th-behind-the-scenes-of-soul-on-fire
#SoulOnFireMovie #SpotlightSTL #LiveInspired #BehindTheScenes #SoulOnFire #Filmmaking
Photo credit: R.J. Hartbeck of @in_thestl

I've had a blast looking back on the past year and

I've had a blast looking back on the past year and the incredible journey of @soulonfiremovie—and I was especially excited to revisit this special Q&A panel I moderated after sharing the film with 2,300 family, friends, and supporters in attendance.
I was joined onstage by some of the incredible individuals who brought this story to life, from our remarkable producer and friend @lindabhuntington to my Irish “brother from another mother,” director @mcnamara6262.
Watching it brought back so many memories, laughs and moments I’ll never forget. So today, I’m sharing a first glimpse of that conversation, beginning with Linda—the woman who believed this story could become a movie and convinced me to pursue it.
Linda, you certainly did us proud. And I hope you know how grateful we are that you helped make this journey possible. ❤️
My friends, enjoy this never-before-seen moment from our premiere panel—and stay tuned for more of the conversation with this remarkable group!
#SoulOnFireMovie #SoulOnFire #LiveInspired #JohnOLeary #StLouisMovies #WorldPremiere

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“How are you?” is an easy question to ask. Giving an honest answer can be much harder.With #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow, I want to make room for that honest answer—and share some conversations that might help us listen more closely to ourselves and one another.Our Mental Health playlist on the Live Inspired Podcast brings together guests with professional expertise and personal experience, exploring everything from burnout and the importance of rest to building healthier relationships.My friends, if you’ve been carrying more than you’ve let on, I hope these conversations offer encouragement to reach out, ask for support and give yourself some grace.And if someone comes to mind as you listen, consider checking in. Then leave room for the real answer.Listen here: johnolearyinspires.com/podcast_cat/mental-health/#WorldMentalHealthDay #LiveInspiredPodcast #LiveInspiredSome of the MANY wonderful guests on this playlist that are featured here: well.guide Dr. Bertice Berry Stephen B. Panus, Author/Speaker Jon Acuff Erin Stafford John Register Inspired Communications International, LLC ... See MoreSee Less

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Laura Wifler is a bestselling author, poet and co-founder of Risen Motherhood who finds beauty in life’s mix of brokenness and joy. Her daughter, who has intellectual disabilities, has taught her so much about loving others just as they are and finding joy in the unexpected.Today, Laura shares how childhood rejection inspired her to help others feel included, how motherhood changed the life she imagined, and how poetry helped her put words to both the beautiful and difficult moments. We talk about finding strength in faith, creating even when we doubt ourselves, and why her son is grateful disability is part of their family.My friends, if life looks different from what you hoped, this conversation is for you. Laura reminds us that we can carry grief and still experience joy, and that every one of us has something valuable to offer. You’ll leave encouraged to give yourself a little grace, help someone feel seen, and notice the beauty right in front of you.Listen to Laura Wifler on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 922 now. ... See MoreSee Less

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“I have almost the same hands as you.”Those words arrived in a note from a second grader named Julia after she watched SOUL ON FIRE with her family.Julia was born missing fingers and toes. Her mom described a bright, spirited, deeply loved little girl who sometimes struggles with feeling different from the other kids at school.But seated in that theater, Julia recognized something familiar. A boy who felt different, too. Who struggled with confidence. And who eventually discovered that his scars didn’t diminish the value of his life.In watching that discovery, she began to see new possibilities for her own.My friends, we hear so much about everything separating us. Julia reminds me how powerful it can be to recognize ourselves in someone else.We don’t need identical experiences to understand one another. Sometimes connection begins with something as simple as, “You’re a little like me.”Read Julia’s story: johnolearyinspires.com/2025/11/hands/#LiveInspired #JohnOLeary #InspiringQuotes #JFKQuotes #Inspirational #SoulOnFireMovie ... See MoreSee Less

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When we began making SOUL ON FIRE, I knew almost nothing about making movies. And suddenly, I was surrounded by people who had dedicated their careers to doing it!Early mornings, long days, late nights, plenty of stress—and some of the most fun I’ve ever had working. Along the way, I learned that being a beginner can be a joy, obstacles invite us to pivot, and every single job matters.These photos offer a glimpse of that experience. But our friends at Spotlight STL by Higher Education Channel TV (HEC-TV) captured a much closer look, going on set and speaking with the cast and crew who brought this story to life.My friends, if you’ve wondered how it all came together, enjoy this trip behind the camera!Watch here: hecmedia.org/posts/spotlight-stl-october-10th-behind-the-scenes-of-soul-on-fire#SoulOnFireMovie #SpotlightSTL #LiveInspired #BehindTheScenes #SoulOnFire #FilmmakingPhoto credit: R.J. Hartbeck of the-STL ... See MoreSee Less

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I've had a blast looking back on the past year and the incredible journey of Soul On Fire Movie—and I was especially excited to revisit this special Q&A panel I moderated after sharing the film with 2,300 family, friends, and supporters in attendance. I was joined onstage by some of the incredible individuals who brought this story to life, from our remarkable producer and friend Linda Huntington to my Irish “brother from another mother,” director Sean McNamara.Watching it brought back so many memories, laughs and moments I’ll never forget. So today, I’m sharing a first glimpse of that conversation, beginning with Linda—the woman who believed this story could become a movie and convinced me to pursue it.Linda, you certainly did us proud. And I hope you know how grateful we are that you helped make this journey possible. ❤️My friends, enjoy this never-before-seen moment from our premiere panel—and stay tuned for more of the conversation with this remarkable group!#SoulOnFireMovie #SoulOnFire #LiveInspired #JohnOLeary #StLouisMovies #WorldPremiere ... See MoreSee Less

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