Claude Silver on Authenticity, Empathy, and the Power of Being You (ep. 828)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Release Date: 11/13/2025
Harold Dennis Jr.: Survivor of Carrollton Bus Crash (ep. 848)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Harold Dennis Jr. is a survivor of the Carrollton Bus Crash, one of the deadliest drunk-driving tragedies in U.S. history. He was just 14 years old when everything changed. What followed was a long road through loss, injury, and grief, and a remarkable journey of resilience. Harold went on to become a college athlete, a nationally recognized example of courage in sports, a medical professional, a husband, a father, and living proof that devastation does not get the final word. Today, Harold Dennis Jr. shares what it took to survive, forgive, and begin again. He opens up about losing his best...
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The Power of Quiet Strength (Monday Moment ep. 847)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Two years ago, Beth and I anxiously dropped off our oldest son, Jack, for his first year of college. The school Jack chose- Indiana University- is renowned for its strong business schools, a gorgeous campus, and a long heritage of winning basketball. What it was not known for, however, was its football program. So, it’s fair to say our astonishment is real that the most losing program in college football history is chasing its first-ever national championship just 18 months later. And as unlikely as that story is, the story of their quarterback makes it even more remarkable. Let me explain.
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Father Joe Detwiler: What's Possible With Hope (ep. 846)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Father Joe Detweiler is a Catholic priest, pastor, and living testament to what is possible when hope refuses to let go. As a teenager, Father Joe survived a catastrophic car accident that left doctors unsure he would ever wake up, speak, or recognize the people he loved. Against every medical expectation, he not only recovered, but went on to fulfill his calling to the priesthood, carrying with him a depth of compassion shaped by suffering, faith, and grace. Today, Father Joe shares what it is like to lose everything in an instant, how faith carried him through a coma and a long road...
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Background Noise or a Life Fully Lived? (Monday Moment ep. 845)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
A friend said this about a show he’d spent dozens of hours watching, and what struck me wasn’t his patience, but his willingness to endure something that never truly moved him. Most of us do the same, filling our nights with noise simply to avoid the quiet. And yet, what we repeatedly allow into our lives shapes the way we see the world. This week, watch SOUL ON FIRE, now streaming on Netflix.
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Aaron Golub: First Legally Blind Division 1 Athlete (ep. 844)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Aaron Golub is the first legally blind athlete to ever play in a Division I football game. With no vision in his right eye and only a small, central “tiny hole” field of sight in his left (and roughly 20/200 in that limited view!), Aaron spent years being underestimated and defined by what others believed he couldn’t do, until he decided to rewrite the story himself. Today, Aaron shares what it means to build resilience early, how internal motivation changes everything, and why the challenges we want to escape often become the very things that shape us. From being picked last in every...
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Are You a Turkey Person? (Monday Moment ep. 843)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
As we stand at the start of a new year, with to-do lists drafted, words chosen and intentions set, I want to offer you a question to consider. One that has a way of slowing us down, sharpening our focus and gently but firmly calling us to do more. That question? Are you a turkey person? Not in the holiday-meal sense, but in the way you show up for others. Years ago, that question changed the trajectory of a football team, a community and a life. And years later, when I heard it, it did the same for me. Let me explain.
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Lessons in Trust and Leadership with Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jason O. Harris (ep. 842)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Jason O. Harris is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, fourth-generation service member, professional pilot, best-selling author, and nationally sought-after keynote speaker on trust and leadership. Jason spent nearly three decades serving our country in the U.S. Air Force, flying 11 combat deployments and more than 470 combat sorties, ultimately commanding a Boeing KC-46 Tanker Aircraft Squadron. He carries those hard-earned lessons beyond the cockpit and into boardrooms, equipping leaders and teams to build trust, accountability, and peak performance when it matters most. Today, Jason shares how...
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Inspiring at Scale (Monday Moment ep. 841)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
One of the great joys of On Fire For Good is celebrating people who change lives through a kind word or a quiet act. And every so often, we meet a leader who has figured out how to do that—at scale. Miren Oca is one of those leaders. Let me explain.
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Colleen Costigan, Co-Founder of BEAM Kenya (ep. 840)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Colleen Costigan is the co-founder and executive director of BEAM Kenya, an organization built on the belief that every child deserves the chance to heal, learn, and lead. While living a successful corporate life and doing everything “right,” a one-month volunteer trip to Kenya redirected her future and became a lifelong commitment now serving thousands of children through education and mental health support. Today, Colleen shares how that one short trip became a lifelong calling, why education alone is not enough to break cycles of poverty, and how trauma-informed mental health care can...
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A Tradition That Anchors Our Christmas (Monday Moment ep. 839)
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
With Christmas just days away, excitement fills our homes… twinkling lights, festive music, and hardly any sleep. Growing up, every tradition seemed to build toward Christmas morning and the thrill waiting just beyond my bedroom door. But before the presents, before the surprises, there was one simple ritual that mattered most. Let me explain.
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