Inspirational Videos

10-year-old Leon Ashworth fell in love with 'Pandy' when he saw the stuffed animal at the local grocery store. But when he asked him mom to purchase the toy, she told him that they didn't have the money right now and would have to wait until her next paycheck. Leon's mother had recently lost a child and times were difficult. Leon decided to write a note on the toy box, explaining the situation, so that nobody would buy the stuffed animal before he was able to come back. And when the store employees saw the writing, they decided to buy the toy themselves and find Leon. What an amazing moment to see!

Dog trainer Sara Carson and her collie, Hero, decided to follow their dreams all the way to the America's Got Talent stage. They performed a talented and skilled routine, but some of the judges weren't that impressed. But in an unlikely turn of events, Simon, who is known for his harsh criticism, stood up for the duo and even walked on stage to plead his case to the other judges. Simon was so passionate about this pair that he even gave her a real hug and changed the judges minds. This is a moment I'm so glad to see. Who else thinks Simon is becoming a big softie?

This soldier thought that she and her sailor boyfriend were just visiting the Lincoln Memorial to take some photos. All dressed in their uniforms on the 4th of July, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for some memorable photographs. But when he stopped, turned, and got down on one knee my heart started to flutter. Watching these two share such a huge moment is truly moving. What a beautiful reminder what freedom is really about!

The Masqueraders have been singing together for 50 years and even had a big hit in the 60s. Now they are taking a stab at singing stardom on the America's Got Talent stage. And when these three start singing the Sam Cooke classic 'A Change Is Gonna Come' my jaw hit the floor! Their harmonies are truly amazing, and it is clear by this incredible performance that these guys know how to work together to make some stunning music! I am in awe right now!

Kirstie Dennett knows that not all mailmen are grumpy. Just look at the hilarious video she captured of her own postman, James Bailey, dancing his way up to her front steps with the mail. I just love that he is so happy to come to work each day and this positive attitude certainly puts a smile on other people's faces. Who else is grooving along to this guy?

When Grant started dating Cassandra he knew that meant her daughter, Adrianna, was part of the deal. Grant immediately knew that these two were something special. So when he decided it was time to ask Cassandra for her hand in marriage, he knew he wanted to include Adrianna in the proposal. So he planned the moment, complete with a hidden photographer, and asked Cassandra to marry him and of course she said yes. But Grant wasn't done there, he then stopped to ask Adrianna if he could be her dad. And when you see the photos you'll be reaching for the tissues! What a sweet moment.

Seven US Navy sailors lost their lives when the vessel, the USS Fitzgerald, crashed into a cargo ship. Today, one sailor is paying tribute to his fallen brothers by standing on the dock and playing taps. This is a heart-wrenchingly beautiful way to honor their memories and let them know that someone is always keeping watch. Thank you to these sailors for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Carlos De Antonis is a driver for a car service in Miami and he never misses an opportunity to sing. He even sings for his passengers! Carlos immediately won over the judges and the audience when he started to sing the opera classic "Nessun Dorma." And his big heart and wonderfully positive attitude touched the whole crowd. This man truly has a gift, and hearing how he tackles this classic with almost no effort will bring the chills. This is amazing!

Johnny Manuel thought his dreams of becoming a singer had come true when he signed with a record label at just 14 years old. Sadly, that dream didn't pan out, but Johnny never gave up on his passion. So when he got the opportunity to audition for America's Got Talent, he thought this could be his second chance. And when he took the stage and started singing the Whitney Houston classic 'I Have Nothing' everyone was instantly in awe. His voice is truly incredible and it is no surprise that the judges loved him. Wow I'm captivated!

When a stray cat came to this family's doorstep and started to meow, they couldn't ignore his calls. That's when they noticed that his left leg was injured. This family immediately took the cat to the vet for treatment. After just a few days, he was feeling much better. Now this former stray is an official part of the family. What an amazing story to hear!

Edward has looked after Sadie since she was only 5 years old. As her stepdad he helped raise her, love her, and showed her how to navigate the world. Though he may not biologically be her father, he has been her dad for almost 20 years. Sadie, now 23 years old, decided that she really wanted Edward to officially be her dad. So she wrote him a riddle and gave him a gift to surprise him with the adoption papers. And when you see his reaction to the surprise you'll be reaching for those tissues! What a touching moment between father and daughter.

21-year-old Haley Williams is a nursing student about to start her last year of school. She has always felt called to help people and a big part of that inspiration came from her father. Haley's dad is an Army veteran and he was severely injured during a training exercise before Desert Storm. Her father's injuries still persist today and that leaves the financial burden of schooling on Haley's shoulders. So Folds Of Honor and Budweiser teamed up to give Haley and her family a special surprise. What an amazing moment to see in person.

When a Logan, Utah police officer received a call about an elderly woman in need of help he happily rushed over to her home. It turns out she needed a bit of help with her microwave oven and didn't know who else to call. After he helped her out this kind officer asked if there was anything else he could do for the woman. That's when she surprised him and asked him to sing. This amazing police officer happily started to sing 'You Are My Sunshine'. And thankfully this entire adorable encounter was caught on the police officer's body cam. What a touching moment of pure kindness!

When the Gaither Vocal Band join together to sing an amazing a cappella rendition of the National Anthem, they create something beautiful. Their voices are amazing gifts from the Lord and blended together they sound incredible. This is how The Star-Spangled Banner was meant to be sang. Who else agrees?

Popular band Owl City's newest song 'Not All Heroes Wear Capes' is dedicated to singer Adam Young's dad and all the other amazing dads out there. The song is all about the little things that fathers do for their children. These loving touches are what make dads so special. The heartfelt lyrics had me thinking about my dad. What a touching song. God bless all the hero dads out there!

When this teacher surprised his students with a pop quiz, they were less than thrilled. But when one student raised his hand about a question on the quiz, it opened up an important lesson on respect. The question asked what was the name of the school's cleaning lady. Many students thought this was not important, but the wise teacher explained why this might be the most important lesson of all. What a great reminder!

The television show 'What Would You Do' sets to find out how normal people react in tough situations. The show captures whether they will stay quiet or reach out to help someone in need. On this episode, the show wanted to know how people would react if a young man's parents refused to accept his new girlfriend because of her size. Their hateful words and instant judgement didn't sit well with the people dining in the restaurant. Thankfully, these strangers didn't stay quiet. They quickly jumped in to defend this sweet girl. Thank God for the kindness of strangers! What would you do?

Michael Lewis is a hardworking dad who has always dreamed of having a Toyota MR2 MK1. This has been his dream car, but he could never afford to keep one. His son, Paul wanted to thank his dad for all he has done, so he decided to surprise his dad by buying him this very car! And when you see this dad's reaction to his son pulling up and handing him the keys, you'll be reaching for the tissues. What an incredible surprise and touching moment from a grateful son to his dad!

Discipling your child is always a hot topic of debate among parents. So the What Would You Do cameras decided to see how strangers would react to a mother talking down to her son and threatening him with hot sauce on the tongue. This 'hot saucing' technique is used as a punishment for misbehaving children. But when strangers noticed what was going on, they had to step up and stand up for this defenseless child. If you saw this happening at a restaurant, what would you do?

At age 75, Rebecca was laid off from her job as a housekeeper at a hotel in Boston. All her life, as a single mother, she had sacrificed to provide for her children. Her son Sian Pierre Regis admits that he never showed his mother the gratitude she deserved, but hearing that she lost her job changed his mindset. He decided to give back to his selfless mother by helping her check off items on her bucket list. And it's absolutely amazing to see this story play out.