Inspirational Videos

This project came from the idea of being fully transparent in a world ok with showing the best parts of us. But to encourage others to know that we aren't perfect and our journeys aren't all the same or easy. We hope to interview more people to learn and ear the hearts and views of others.

This project came from the idea of being fully transparent in a world ok with showing the best parts of us. But to encourage others to know that we aren't perfect and our journeys aren't all the same or easy. We hope to interview more people to learn and ear the hearts and views of others.

This project came from the idea of being fully transparent in a world ok with showing the best parts of us. But to encourage others to know that we aren't perfect and our journeys aren't all the same or easy. We hope to interview more people to learn and ear the hearts and views of others.

The Xquisite Dance School from Tallaght in Dublin brought everything they had to the stage of Ireland's Got Talent. These pint-sized dancers have a passion and skill for ballroom and you can see their eyes light up as soon as they step out. Just watch as they spin, twist and twirl all around the dance floor and give the judges a real treat. I always love watching children dance and this audition was no different. You can tell that these kids are having the time of their life and I just can't believe how incredible their ballroom skills are. I know it takes so much hard work and practice to perfect these moves but this group makes it look absolutely effortless. I just love the look of the judge's faces when they see this ensemble work their moves on the dance floor. No wonder they earned the coveted golden buzzer. Who else wants to see what they come up with next?

On February 21, 2018 noted Evangelist Billy Graham passed away at age 99. Billy Graham dedicated his life to crusading for Christ. He toured the world spreading the good news of the Gospel and encouraging others to trust the Lord with their everything. One person that Billy truly impacted is Kathie Lee Gifford. When Kathie Lee was just a little girl she came home to find her mom and her big sister on their knees in front of their TV sobbing. Her heart sunk thinking the worst, but it was then they explained to her they had just given their lives to Jesus Christ. Kathie’s young heart was softened and not much longer after that Kathie herself heard the call of the Lord after seeing ‘the Restless Ones.’ She heard God tell her that she is special and He wanted to make something special of her life if he would trust her. Years later, Kathie Lee had made her way into the spotlight and always tried her best to use her platform to spread the love of the Lord. So when she was holding a Christmas special at her house she invited Billy Graham to join her for the special. He agreed to join her and the two became the best of friends. Billy Graham was one of the first to reach out to her and Frank when they were trying to recover from Frank’s infidelity. He knew that healing had to happen for them both and wanted to help however he could. For the rest of Billy Graham’s life Kathie Lee poured into their friendship. This interview with Kathie Lee was filmed 4 years ago following Billy’s 95th birthday. Kathie knew her friend would be going home to be with the Lord in the next few years and she spoke to how she would receive that news. Kathie knew she would grieve for the loss of her friend but at the same time she would rejoice that Billy was with the Lord in Heaven.

16-year-old Bridgette has been called one of the 'ugliest' Brussels Griffon out there. But this sweet senior dog caught the eye of Danielle Fredericks who knew she wanted to adopt an older dog. As soon as she saw Bridgette's face, she knew that was the dog for her. Bridgette came from a puppy mill and when Danielle brought her home she was scared and didn't even know how to go up stairs. This precious puppy may never have been inside her whole life up to that point. Now Bridgette is enjoying life in her forever home and she's working to stay active and healthy. She even has a special way of detecting her human's emotions when she may be stressed or overwhelmed. Danielle and Bridgette were truly meant to be together and I'm so glad that these best friends found each other.

The Deaftones are a very unique choir. This special group is composed of 2 hearing singers and the rest of the women are deaf and sign the lyrics of the song. The choir's members are aged from 13-39 years old. Today, this inspiring choir is taking their talents to the Ireland's Got Talent stage and their audition is really getting a lot of attention. Just watch this absolutely mesmerizing performance of Ed Sheeran's 'Photograph.' There is so much passion and skill in this performance and every single one of the judges were seriously impressed. I love watching these girls follow their dreams all the way to the big stage. One listen to this performance and you'll see why many members of the audience were brought to tears. These talented women received an unanimous 'yes' from all the judges so they will continue on to the next round. I can't wait to see what these ladies come up with next.

In 1995, David Lasseter dropped off his oldest daughter at college. On the drive home, he cried like a baby because he was going to miss her so much. When he got home that night, he decided to write her a postcard and mail it to his daughter. And he's done this virtually every day since for all 4 of his kids whenever they are not with him. David has sent nearly 20,000 postcards to his children over a span of 20 years. Every single card is unique and the conversation could be from anything to his gardening to the recent football game. But this loving father said it was never about starting new conversations, it was about making sure his children knew that he loved them and always would. This sweet tradition has truly touched a special place in his children's hearts and it definitely gave me a lot of feels. What do you think of this amazing man's postcards?

Kathie Lee Gifford was just a young girl when she decided to hand her life over to Jesus and it was the best decision she ever made. She started working in the entertainment industry at the age of 10 but it wasn't easy for a young girl. She was faced with rejection and judgement all along the way. But her faith in God helped her laugh through the hard times and continue to persevere. And when Kathie Lee met her husband, Frank, everything started to change. Despite many ups and downs and a life in the public eye, her marriage remained intact and they kept God at the forefront. Kathie Lee's moving testimony with I Am Second is truly a powerful declaration of her love for Jesus. And the peace in her heart even after her husband's death is truly inspiring. This special lady is truly a follower of Christ and I'm so glad that she's sharing her message with the world.

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We don't normally think that a baby could teach a valuable life lesson to children and adults. But this 7-month-old infant is teaching students how to relate to each other and it is so powerful. Even though Naomi may be young, she has a very important job. Her job is to teach 9 and 10-year-old students about empathy. She does not teach with words, but by showing children how to relate to her. Roots of Empathy is a program that was started to educate children on how to relate to each other. The goal is to create a more peaceful and civil society and to prevent bullying in schools. This amazing program is centered around an instructor teaching the children about infant development. Children would interact with the baby and watch how she responds to them during their class. It is so important to understand how someone may feel. A baby requires such a level of empathy that humans still need as we continue to experience life. A baby teaches us what it truly means to be vulnerable and that is so important for children to learn. When a baby cries, we try to figure out why and bring comfort. When a baby is angry, we try to analyze why. That level of awareness towards humans should not stop just because we have reached a certain age. We should continue to give that level of care and make each other feel a sense of belonging. What an amazing program!

Eddie Brown is a sixth grade teacher at a Varnett charter school in Houston. Like most teachers, sometimes the stress of the job becomes too much and you have to let off a little steam. That's when Eddie started to use humor in the staff room as a way to vent. When he realized that other teachers felt the same way as he did, he decided to put his thoughts into a Facebook video. And once that video hit, it immediately went viral, resonating with teachers all across the country. His funny rants talk about long staff meetings, professional development and other issues that teachers may face. Soon, he discovered that teachers were longing for this type of humor and he set out on a nationwide tour called 'Teacher's Only' that has been selling out venue after venue. Other teachers are so happy to hear someone verbalize all of their internal feelings. And he's bringing a lot of laughs along the way. What do you think of this funny guy?

There's truly nothing like hearing a group of talented singers and musicians come together and perform. And that's exactly what happens when this choir and orchestra perform the incredible ancient song 'Lamma Bada.' This is such a moving interpretation of this classic song. I've seriously never heard it this way before and it's absolutely incredible. There is so much talent in this group and they are really putting on a performance. There's even a little bit of opera in this song too. With so many different genres and sounds all coming together, you know it's going to be a great song. Who else wants to listen to this one again?

Steven Sharp Nelson is one half of the talented group The Piano Guys. His musical performances have been seen all over the world, but there's one accomplishment that remains his greatest and that was the day he met his wife, Julie. Steven starts at the beginning and tells us how this precious couple met and he realized that love at first sight was actually real. He even shares the beautiful mountain where he proposed to Julie. It's obvious that Steven is very much in love with his wife and he says 'I wish I could even portray, with music, what she means to me. I can’t. There’s just not music beautiful enough.' But Steven decided to come close at that's when he invited his amazing wife to perform with him to 'Rewrite The Stars' from the 'The Greatest Showman.' This is such a beautiful moment between husband and wife. I'm so glad they decided to record this performance and share their story with the world. See a GodTube playlist of more Greatest Showman videos here: TOP 10+ VIDEOS OF GREATEST SHOWMAN SONGS

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When the amazing people from Hope For Paws heard about two homeless pit bull brothers, they jumped into action. When the crew arrived, they found the dogs walking around on the street. Thankfully, they were able to lure them away from the busy intersection with food and moved the dogs into an empty parking lot. The dogs didn't know that these rescuers were there to help, so they were a little apprehensive. When they realized that they were trapped in a gated parking lot, the brothers tried to escape. But these rescuers were able to get secure the dogs and transport them to safety. Once the brothers were able to touch, they immediately started to relax. After a bath, these boys were so much happier. They even earned the names Goofy and Pluto. Three days after their rescue these two brothers were like completely different dogs. Just look how happy they are together! Now these two can find a loving forever home thanks to the kind people at Hope For Paws.

There's nothing like a classic Disney song to truly take you back to your childhood. And that's exactly what happens when Shawn Hook and Kurt Hugo Schneider team up for an amazing piano duet from the Walt Disney movie Hercules. Just listen as both of these talented men sit at pianos and begin to play 'Go The Distance.' This is such a talented performance from the very first note. Each of these men have incredible voices and hearing them combine together to create this beautiful tune is absolutely amazing. Disney songs are truly one of those things that makes you smile no matter where you are and that's exactly what happened with this performance. I love how they stripped this song down and made it a double piano ballad. So much talent and skill went into this performance. I think I could listen to this one over and over again. What about you?

16-year-old Jared Watson took the internet by storm when a video of him singing 'I Told You So' by Randy Travis at a talent show went viral. Jared is confined to a wheelchair with spinal muscular atrophy but that doesn't stop him from following his dreams of performing. And one listen to his amazing voice and you'll understand why everyone is going crazy over this young man. His talent show performance even caught the eye of Randy Travis himself. Mary David Travis, Randy's wife, wrote to Jared and said 'Mary David Travis wrote: ‘Jared, you covered Randy’s song beautifully! Just want you to know Randy teared up when he listened to it this afternoon.' That's a big compliment coming from a country music legend like Randy Travis. Now, Jared is continuing to take his music career to new heights as he performs his new song ‘In The Name Of Freedom.' What an incredible performance. I can't wait to hear what Jared does next!

There's nothing like a father-daughter wedding dance to really get the tears flowing. These memorable dances during the reception, truly hold a special place in every bride's heart and it's one of those moments that everyone looks forward to seeing. This particular dance is definitely memorable but I think the only tears flowing are tears from laughing too hard. Just watch as this bride and her daddy start off sweet as they sway along to the classic tune 'My Girl.' But all of the sudden, the song screeches to a halt and that's when the real dance begins. These two have the time of their life as they dance along to popular songs like “YMCA” “Gangnam Style “ and “Macarena.” I don't think anyone saw this surprise moment coming but you can tell from all the cheers that the whole crowd is loving every second. I always love watching these fun dances and I'm sure it's a moment that no one from this wedding will ever forget.

TV personality Mike Rowe travels the country searching for amazing Americans going above and beyond for their community. Today, Mike and his team are traveling to Twin Falls, Idaho to meet Luke Mickelson who started a nonprofit organization called 'Sleep In Heavenly Peace.' This organization's mission is to ensure that no child in their town ever has to sleep on the floor. Luke has truly made this a family affair as his wife and children all contribute to the making the beds. This outreach has touched so many people that Luke is getting over 60 requests a day for beds and he even quit his full-time job to fully commit to Sleep In Heavenly Peace. When Mike Rowe heard about all the good Luke and his family were doing in a small, cramped building, he knew he needed to step in and do something. Now, this Christian family is getting the ultimate surprise so they can continue their incredible mission and take it national.