Opazao

A real issue focused discussion podcast for anyone in all seasons of life "because this world could use a little more positive."

The Heart of Amir - Part 2 10/30/2023

The Heart of Amir - Part 2 October 2023 has seen war break out in Israel. Listen to the internal struggles that Amir faces as he shares concerns of safety and uncertainties for himself and his family. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/28456454

The Heart of Amir - Part 1 10/30/2023

The Heart of Amir - Part 1 Amir, an Israeli, shares his heart struggle with the Israeli War in October of 2023. He answers questions from high school students to help them better understand the tragedies of war as well as an historical perspective of the Jewish people. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/28456355

Show Me - Part 2 02/21/2022

Show Me - Part 2 In part 2 of Show Me, we interview the parents of the young men from part 1 and the challenges and blessings of their spiritual growth journeys. The parents go Q and A with Mike on their sons. Different families yet the same purpose. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/22208801

Show Me - Part 1 02/21/2022

Show Me - Part 1 Mike interviews two young teenage men and discusses the challenges that today's youth face in growing their faith spiritually. This is part one as part two interviews their parents. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/22208225

The Recovery Artist 05/01/2020

The Recovery Artist Mike is joined by Artist Dennis Bredow as they discuss his struggles with depression and anxiety when disease took hold of his life physically, mentally, and emotionally. He shares how he overcame these struggles with the love of a great wife. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/14228840

Big Fly Baseball with Victor Rojas 04/24/2020

Big Fly Baseball with Victor Rojas Mike is joined by Victor Rojas, professional Baseball Broadcaster, who has chosen creativity over panic during this "course adjusting" Covid-19 virus. Victor talks about his family-owned clothing business and baseball podcast he launched during this challenging season. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/14137604

Covid-19 Baseball Dilemma 04/21/2020

Covid-19 Baseball Dilemma Jose Mota joins our show to talk about how this pandemic has impacted not only MLB but also MiLB (Minor League Baseball). Listen to see how you can help another in need. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/14090051

Sharing is Caring... Especially when it comes to boots. 04/16/2020

Sharing is Caring... Especially when it comes to boots. Mike is joined again by his friend and small business owner Paul Ray from THE BOOT STORE. Together, they talk about how sharing has impacted their lives during this time of uncertainty both personally and professionally. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/14023022

Covid-19 and Firefighter 03/27/2020

Covid-19 and Firefighter Mike interviews a LAFD Firefighter about recent events, specifically Covid-19, and how we can TOGETHER weather this storm. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/13731374

College Kids vs the Virus 03/17/2020

College Kids vs the Virus Mike Bearden is joined by four college students home on Spring Break and together they discuss their feelings and thoughts on how the Corona Virus is impacting their lives and the lives of their peers. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/13585631

OpaZao Meets The Come Home Project 12/24/2019

OpaZao Meets The Come Home Project Mike talks with the founder of The Come Home Project John Commins on his journey in the Military, How it affected his marriage, and how he and his wife now help other military marriages through their organization TheComeHomeProject.org. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/12519140

Thanks 2019 11/28/2019

Thanks 2019 Mike is joined by his son-in-law Tate Cox to reflect on 2019 and how much they have to be thankful for. What are you thankful for in 2019? /episode/index/show/opazao/id/12214724

Everything Changes 09/29/2019

Everything Changes OpaZao guest Cody Spencer shares how he has overcome and continues to grow following the death of his father and all of his upcoming life choices after college. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/11433251

I Could Have Listened More During the Game... Gregg Olson 06/08/2019

I Could Have Listened More During the Game... Gregg Olson One of MLB's greats Gregg Olson opens up and shares how listening, or the lack of, played such an important role in his personal and professional life. Even now, Gregg seeks to pass on this value in his family as he continues to move forward in life. Thanks Gregg for your time. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/10099109

Kids Hear Everything in Divorce 06/01/2019

Kids Hear Everything in Divorce Mike Bearden interviews Zaundra Grant on the importance of listening for both the parent and the child (no matter his/her age) during and after a divorce. Zaundra provides incredible insight into practical steps that all can take during these rough seasons. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/10007756

Mother's Day 2019 05/11/2019

Mother's Day 2019 Greg Padilla and Mike Bearden Share love to all the Mothers on Mother's Day while recognizing Greg's last day with us. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/9740834

How to Thrive After Divorce 04/27/2019

How to Thrive After Divorce Zaundra Grant joins Mike Bearden to share how she helps individuals thrive after divorce by overcoming hurdles like Fear, Guilt, and the Inability to Forgive. Learn more from Zaundra at majormark.org. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/9552698

Priority and Perspective bring Peace and Purpose 04/20/2019

Priority and Perspective bring Peace and Purpose Mike and Greg share a challenging message on how your Perspective will determine your Priorities and NOT the other way around. Many times the end result will also bring Peace and Purpose to your Priorities. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/9466481

Create a Listening Movement With Us 03/23/2019

Create a Listening Movement With Us Mike and TC GO LIVE on Facebook and Instagram, listen to their viewing audience, discuss the vital need for developing listeners, and put out the invitation to become a Next Listener. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/9113162

Instagram LIVE Q&A 03/16/2019

Instagram LIVE Q&A Mike and TC take live questions from Instagram and share the value of listening to every unique question they received. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/9028109

MOTA Listening 03/09/2019

MOTA Listening Mike and TC listen to Jose Mota (Professional Baseball Broadcaster) share how listening has helped him both personally and professionally. Jose shares how baseball taught him to listen at an early age and how he now transfers this to others through his communication career. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8940032

Hound of Heaven with Father Darrin 03/02/2019

Hound of Heaven with Father Darrin Mike and TC interview Father Darrin in Los Angeles. Fr. Darrin will be launching a "Hound of Heaven" TV interview show coming this year and focuses on "reversion" stories. A great man with a great heart. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8847275

Askers vs. Tellers 02/23/2019

Askers vs. Tellers Mike and TC define "Askers vs. Tellers" and how Listening can actually help a person from continuing to "vomit at the mouth." /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8754671

Don't Give Up 02/16/2019

Don't Give Up Mike and TC are joined by Lisa, a mom who shared about the value of listening as her family continues to work through Mental Health and its impact on their family. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8669528

To Love is to Listen 02/09/2019

To Love is to Listen OpaZao has its in-studio Guest (Leonor Bearden) and Live Phone Call with Fausto Liriano in the Dominican Republic all a part of discussing Love through Listening. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8581193

Better Health Through Listening 02/02/2019

Better Health Through Listening Why do we have TWO ears and ONE mouth? We NEED to listen more than we talk. True health comes from this type of wisdom and a calm heart. Next Listener will launch in 2019 with providing a much-needed gift to everyone called listening. Enjoy your better health through listening. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8494172

Farm Life 01/26/2019

Farm Life Mike and TC call a friend outside Lexington, Kentucky and discover the value of new friendships and the wisdom they bring into our lives. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8406116

The MLK Way 01/19/2019

The MLK Way This @next_opazao podcast episode reflects on the positive impact of MLK, what we can learn from him, and how we can apply this in the lives of others. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8316035

2019 Year of Positive Action 01/13/2019

2019 Year of Positive Action Mike and TC welcome Greg back as they stepped up their podcast as they entered 2019 and realized that Listening will be the strongest positive impact in our world this year. A visit from Squatch also provides a unique addition to our discussion. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8238629

Welcome our Authentic 2019 of Awesomeness 01/05/2019

Welcome our Authentic 2019 of Awesomeness Opazao launches 2019 with a message and challenge of hope, authenticity, and awesomeness (is that a word). Mike @mtbearden, TC @TCstefani and our in-studio guest Greg @imgspk have fun listening and sharing their turn of the New Year. /episode/index/show/opazao/id/8143778

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