LeVar Burton is an actor, director, producer, host, and author. He has received numerous awards including 12 Emmy’s, a Grammy, and 5 NAACP awards. LeVar’s had many iconic roles including Kunta Kinte in Roots and Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: Next Generation. He was the host of Reading Rainbow for 23 seasons and is the host of the popular podcast LeVar Burtons Reads.

Listen to this episode and learn:  

• How the idea of Reading Rainbow came about, what contributed to the success of its 23 seasons, and why LeVar says storytelling is so important in the world today. 
• The number one question is that LeVar gets from “Trekkies” and his favorite episode. 
• Why LeVar says his whole life has been a miracle. 
• Where you can find LeVar on his podcast tour this month and what he is most looking forward to.  
• About the miracles LeVar saw on the set of Roots. 
• Why LeVar feels duty- and soul-bound to be a storyteller. 

Roger Clemens, AKA “The Rocket,” is one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball history. He played 24 seasons and is a two-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees, a seven-time Cy Young Award Winner, an 11-time All-Star, and had 4,672 strikeouts in his illustrious career. 

Listen to this episode and learn:  

• What it felt like for Roger to earn his 300th win and 4,000th strikeout in the same game.  
• Roger’s favorite pitcher to watch right now, his favorite field to play in, and his favorite pitch to throw. 
• What Roger experienced as the New York Yankees pitcher after 9/11 and his trip to the Middle East to visit the troops.  
• When and how Roger’s love for baseball began. 

• Roger’s three-word motto and why he thinks being tough is so important in the world today.  

Clyde Drexler, AKA “Clyde the Glide,” is one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, a member of the basketball Hall of Fame, an NBA champion with the Houston Rockets, a ten-time All-Star, and an Olympic gold medalist.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• What Clyde enjoyed most about playing in the NBA and what it felt like to win an Olympic gold medal as a member of the “Dream Team.”
• How Clyde went from being cut from his high school basketball team to becoming an NBA champion and member of the Hall of Fame.
• The amazing story of Clyde going back to his hometown to play for the Houston Rockets, making it to the championship, and making the game-winning shot.
• Who Clyde would pick as the “Dream Team” from NBA players today and his prediction for the 2019 NBA championship.
• Why Clyde is so passionate about the BIG3 and how you can follow the 3-on-3 basketball league.

Nia Franklin is the newly crowned Miss America, a classically trained opera singer, an advocate for the arts, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals National Goodwill Ambassador. 

Listen to this episode and learn:  

• How Nia overcame losing her first pageant competition to become Miss America. 
• The biggest miracle Nia’s family saw when her dad was diagnosed with cancer and needed a stem cell transplant. 
• Nia’s dream to be a famous singer and hear her perform the first song she wrote as a 5-years-old called “Love.” 
• What Nia hopes to accomplish during her reign as Miss America 2019 including advocating for the arts.  
• The advice Nia would give any young girl who is considering participating in Miss America 2.0.  

Kurt Warner played 12 seasons in the NFL and is a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl MVP, three-time Pro-Bowler, and last year was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. He is an analyst for the NFL Network, co-founder of the First Things First Foundation with his beautiful wife Brenda, and he’s a father to seven and a grandfather to two.

Listen to this episode and learn:

• How Kurt was able to maintain his dream of playing in the NFL despite facing challenges and years of sitting on the bench.
• The biggest miracle in Kurt’s life.
• Why being recognized for your character is more important to Kurt than being recognized for your accomplishments.
• The inspiration Kurt receives from his 29-year-old son Zachary who suffered from a traumatic brain injury at four months old.
• Kurt’s prediction for the two teams who will face off in Super Bowl LIII this year.

Lindsey Stirling is an acclaimed violinist, dancer, performance artist, composer, motivational speaker, author, and a two-time Billboard Music Award winner. Her YouTube channel has over 10 million subscribers and her videos have over 2 billion views.  

Listen to this episode and learn:  

• How Lindsey started playing the violin at a young age and how she achieved her dreams to become a successful violinist, musician, and dancer.  
• The life lesson Lindsey learned from being on America’s Got Talent. 
• The amazing spiritual journey Lindsey experienced as she struggled with an injury and an exhausting tour while competing on Dancing with the Stars. 
• How Lindsey overcame her personal battle with depression and anorexia. 
• Where you can see Lindsey in upcoming tours and follow her incredible journey.  

Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, keynote speaker, former professional football player, host of one of the top podcasts in the world, School of Greatness, and host of the new show on Facebook Watch, Inspiring Life with Lewis Howes.  

Listen to this episode and learn: 

• How Lewis overcame bullying, a learning disability, and sexual abuse in his childhood to create miracles for others.  
• How an injury took Lewis out of a successful football career and left him jobless, living on his sister’s couch.  
• How Lewis had the courage to turn down a job interview to pursue his dreams. 
• The top lessons Lewis has learned from his podcast, School of Greatness.
• The inspiration behind the writing of The Mask of Masculinity.  
• How Lewis manifested his dream of hip bumping Ellen on her show.  

Michael “Coach K” Krzyzewski is a basketball legend on and off the court who coached the Duke Blue Devils to five NCAA Championships, 12 Final Fours, 12 ACC regular season titles, 14 ACC Championships and three Olympic gold medals.  Coach K was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001 and has the most Division I basketball wins in history.   He’s also a philanthropist, author, speaker, husband, father and grandfather.

Listen to this episode and learn: 

• The miracles Coach K has witnessed coaching the Duke Blue Devils
• How Coach K turned the Duke basketball program around from his first three losing seasons
• The reason Coach K decided to stay in college basketball instead of coach in the NBA
• Why Coach K founded the Emily K Center, and how its helping hundreds of kids receive an education.
• The biggest miracle in Coach K’s life
• Shane Battier and JJ Redick’s special messages for Coach K

Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He’s also an actor, a multiple Grammy nominee, the host of numerous TV shows including “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader”, the best selling author of 26 books, a member of the blue collar comedy tour, a father and a husband. 

Listen to this episode and learn:

• How Jeff got involved in teaching a weekly bible class with the homeless
• How Jeff manages to balance his career with fatherhood
• How Jeff created his career in comedy
• The biggest miracle in Jeff’s life
• Jeff’s top favorite redneck jokes

Kristen Bell is a singer, an actress, a philanthropist, and a multiple award winner who currently stars as Eleanor Shellstrop on “The Good Place”.  Kristen is the co-founder of the company, “This Bar Saves Lives”, and she is a wife and a mother to two girls. 

Listen to this episode and learn:

• How Kristen’s mom and humanitarian experiences influenced her giving back philosophy
• Kristen’s inspiration for starting her own company
• Kristen’s happiness versus suffering philosophy
• How Kristen balances her career with motherhood
• Kristen’s journey with anxiety and depression 
• The biggest miracle in Kristen’s life
• An in-depth look at the TV show “The Good Place” and why Kristen loves playing Eleanor