Ep. 10 - 'Soul on Fire': John O'Leary on Faith, Miracles & the Movie Bringing His Story to Life

Burned on 100% of his body at age nine—and now the subject of a Sony Affirm Films feature movie—John O’Leary’s story is nothing short of miraculous.This week on Fulfilled, I sat down with John—bestselling author, speaker, and executive producer of Soul on Fire (in theaters October 10). Through faith, family, and the love of “ordinary angels,” he not only survived but has gone on to inspire millions.We dive into several faith takeaways, including lessons from apostle Andrew’s only Bible quote, taking prayerful action when few others would, and experiencing God’s perfect timing in life’s toughest moments.We also talk about his movie—down to the smallest details, like Masey McLain (playing John’s wife) wearing his wife’s actual wedding dress. And yes, no St. Louis story is complete without Cardinals baseball: famed broadcaster Jack Buck played a key role in John’s recovery, brilliantly portrayed by William H. Macy.Bonus fun fact: my son had a tiny role in the film as John’s middle son. The casting was so spot-on that I remember thinking he looked more like his movie family than his real one!Tune in for this heartfelt conversation; it's a moving reminder of God’s presence in our deepest trials and how God works through ordinary people in extraordinary ways. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit fulfilledpodcast.substack.com