Soul On Fire: Once Destined to Die, Now Teaching Others to Truly Live w/ John O'Leary

Making Room by Gather

Making Room by Gather
Soul On Fire: Once Destined to Die, Now Teaching Others to Truly Live w/ John O'Leary
Feb 01, 2026 Episode 167
Kayty Helgerson, John O'Leary

A few months back I met John O'Leary at an event, after not knowing much about him before that. His humility, integrity, and wisdom shined through and quickly I recognized that that type of leadership and relationship honest come without a story ...and that story needed to be heard. 

John O’Leary’s story began at nine years old, when a house fire left him burned on 100% of his body and given less than a 1% chance to live. Followed by years of hidden pain, stubborn hope, and a community that refused to let go. We sit with John to explore the heart behind Soul on Fire, the Sony film based on his life. 

If you’ve felt stretched thin as a new parent, lonely while building a business, or stuck in a season where yesterday feels better than tomorrow, this conversation offers practical hope. 

Stream Soul on Fire on Netflix or Amazon, then come back and tell us what moved you most. If this episode encouraged you, follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs a reason to believe the best is still ahead.

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