What began as a seemingly innocent childhood accident involving fire and gasoline tragically became the pivotal catalyst for a remarkable journey of resilience, unwavering spirit, and profound life lessons he has since embraced and shared with the world. Today, we sit down with John O’Leary, whose life took an unexpected turn at just nine years old. His story, now a Sony Pictures film titled Soul on Fire, is a powerful testament to the choices we make in the face of adversity. John generously shares his firsthand experiences, offering an intimate glimpse into the moments that shaped him and the wisdom he has gathered on leadership, faith, and the eternal things that truly matter.

In this exclusive interview, Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, sits down with Dallas Jenkins, creator, director, and co-writer of The Chosen — the first-ever multi-season series about the life of Christ. 🎬 The Chosen has become the most successful crowdfunded media project in history, and in this conversation, Dallas shares the powerful story of how it all started… with failure. He opens up about the collapse of a Hollywood film, a spiritual breaking point, and the message God used to transform everything: “It’s not your job to feed the 5,000. It’s only to bring the loaves and fish.” Whether you’re a leader, creator, or simply someone wondering where God is in the middle of your struggle, this episode is for you.

Where is God working and how can we join Him? Jon Porter, Founder of Masaka Creamery, shares how God redirected his steps to focus on the gifts, talents and business acumen He gave Jon, and the God-sized result.

How BIG is your dream for generosity? Have you allowed yourself to dream, really dream about what God has put on your heart and what He wants you to do about it? Join Kendra Vandermeulen, CEO of National Christian Foundation and Greg Leith, CEO of Convene as they explore strategies to see your generosity dream through the lens of ALL of what God has entrusted to you instead of seeing it only through the lens of your cash flow. Your big dream can be fuel in your engine for building value into your business and stepping up to another level of living out Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Dare to dream BIG and see the Kingdom impact that unfolds.

“Learn to do good; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 1:17 is one of many verses in the Bible about justice and protecting the most vulnerable. But did you know that the ‘business’ of labor slavery has a massive footprint around the globe and is about a 150 billion dollar a year industry? It directly impacts about 25 million people, half of the estimated 50 million people who are enslaved around the world.

Jeff Hancock, International Justice Mission’s Director of Church Mobilization, joins Greg Leith on the Convene Podcast to give us an eye-opening perspective on justice, the ‘justice gap’, slavery, injustice, the work of restoration, and what it means to us as business owners.

If you want to grow your business, find solutions to your business issues, AND help people in need (both globally and domestically), then listen to our latest Convene podcast with Larry Noble, National Director, Corporate Engagement, and Greg Leith, CEO, Convene to find out how!

Coming from a business-owners mindset, the World Vision Corporate Engagement Team will walk alongside you to help find answers to some aspects of your business that ‘keep you up at night.’ These aspects include building a stronger brand, what to do with downfall / excess product / lack of warehouse space, employee engagement (increasing employee loyalty and retention), and - cause marketing (a proven way to increase sales and attract customers).

World Vision’s Corporate Engagement Team works with companies of all sizes, within all industries, to create solutions that align with your company goals and missions in unique, impactful ways.

Now, learn more about what World Vision can do for you and your company - all while helping the most vulnerable of our citizens.

“You will have a family meeting. You’ll have the meeting either at the coffee table with your family, or it will be held without you at your coffin.” Russ Crosson, Exec VP and Chief Mission Officer, Blue Trust.

Is your will gathering dust on a shelf? Is it outdated? Maybe you haven’t even started the process of a will and / or an estate plan? As a Christ follower, we’re called to be stewards of all God’s blessings throughout our years on earth.

Your estate plan, your will, and your plan for the succession of your business can give you a platform to point to Him when you have intentional conversations that communicate your values, your faith, and give glory to God.

Join Russ Crosson and Greg Leith on the Convene podcast as they discuss family meetings, estate plans, succession, philanthropy, and think (in advance) about the question, “How did you do with what God gave you?”

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