The Last Podcast
by David Burton
Join us on a journey through everyday life, where we explore self-empowerment, the pursuit of success, and the realization of dreams. Our podcast explores the challenges and triumphs of personal growth, offering inspiration and practical advice to help you aspire to and achieve your fullest potential. Tune in for insightful conversations, motivational stories, and a supportive community dedicated to uplifting each other and making dreams a reality.
Episodes
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Poetry Friday
Poetry Friday ~ Thank you to everyone who has listened, supported, and shared this journey with me. I’m stepping away from the podcast for a little while to pause, reflect, and reset. Your time, encouragement, and presence have meant more than words can express. This is not goodbye, just a moment...
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Have You Ever Thought About the Flood?
Have You Ever Thought About the Flood? Have You Ever Thought About the Flood?” is a reflective spoken word poem about Noah, obedience, judgment, mercy, and the storms of life. Through the story of the flood, this poem invites listeners to think deeper about warning signs, personal transformation,...
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The Storm That Took Everything
The Storm That Took Everything ~ A sudden storm changed everything in a matter of minutes. In this episode, I tell the story of a family who lost their home, their cars, and the life they knew in one unexpected night. But this is not just a story about loss. It is a story about resilience, mental...
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Have You Ever
A poem called "Have You Ever?" is a short but wonderful poem about noticing the longing and the beauty of a deep connection. It captures quiet moments and the wonder of being fully moved by someone’s presence.
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This Amazing Gift of Life
This Amazing Gift of Life ~ In this episode of The Last Podcast, I reflect on the amazing gift of life, the power of gratitude, and the importance of planting good seeds every day. This message encourages listeners to stay patient, keep believing through life’s challenges, and trust that faithful...
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I love the springtime
I love the springtime ~ A warm and uplifting poem that celebrates the beauty, joy, and renewal of spring. It reflects on blooming flowers, fresh beginnings, laughter, and the hopeful reminder that after every hard season, life can grow again. Website: https://thelastpodcast.info Email:...
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Life's GPS
Life's GPS ~ Life leaves clues. In this episode, I talk about how our past experiences, emotional patterns, setbacks, and desires act like a GPS, showing us where we have been and helping us discover where we need to go next. Through the framework Gather, Process, Shift, we can turn life’s…
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The Mind Is A Battlefield
The Mind Is A Battlefield ~ A powerful spoken-word style poem about the unseen war within the mind, set against the backdrop of today’s chaos, world events, and biblical prophecy. The Mind Is a Battlefield explores the struggle between fear and faith, darkness and light, while reminding us to…
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Creating Lasting Change
Creating Lasting Change ~ Bringing it all together. In this final episode of The Beginning of Lasting Change series, we bring everything together—from identity and beliefs to the kitchen of the mind and intentional living. This is a powerful closing message about renewing your mind, breaking old...
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Lasting Change Starts Here
"Lasting Change Starts Here." In this episode, we dive into the inner place where lasting change begins. Using the image of the kitchen of your mind, we explore how faith, hope, and values shape the life you build from within. If you are ready for deeper reflection, healing, and real...
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The Fire Runs Deep
The Fire Runs Deep ~ A powerful, cinematic poem about the quiet strength of a woman who carries vision, pressure, leadership, and purpose through the demands of a long day. The Fire Runs Deep honors resilience, grace, courage, and the kind of inner fire that keeps rising even when no one sees the...
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Trust In Yourself
Trust is the foundation of real transformation. In this episode, I talk about why trusting in God, trusting in His grace, and learning to trust yourself again are essential for lasting change. I also share part of my own journey through grief, brokenness, and rebuilding, along with a personal…
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Who Am I
"Who Am I?" In Episode 3 of The Beginning of Lasting Change, we go deeper than goals and motivation to the real foundation: Whose am I? and who am I? Discover how identity, belief, and spiritual grounding shape lasting transformation and the questions that can change your life from the inside out.
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Love At First Sight
Love at First Sight is a sensual, heartfelt poem that captures the spark of first attraction, the beauty of romance, and the fire of a night neither heart will forget. I was only going to have one poem today. However, I decided to add a second poem called The Truth.
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The Anchor Before The Storm PT 2
In Part 2 of Anchor Before The Storm, we step into the real beginning of lasting change: recognizing the battle within. You’ll hear Serena’s story, a fictional composite built from real patterns, showing how momentum can look like strength while pain quietly accumulates underneath. Then I share…
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Seize The Moments
“Seize the Moments” is a rhyme-driven reminder to stop postponing life—love out loud, speak the truth, and appreciate the small sacred seconds before they become memories.
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The Anchor Before The Storm
In Part 1 of The Beginning of Lasting Change, I introduce the idea of “the anchor before the storm.” Most people don’t realize what they’re anchored to until life applies pressure, loss, uncertainty, rejection, or major change. In this episode, you’ll learn how anchoring shapes your identity…
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Poem ~ Baggage
"Baggage” is a raw, rhythmic spoken-word poem about the unseen weight we carry from childhood into adulthood, memories that become meanings, meanings that become beliefs, and beliefs that shape our patterns. It walks through the chain reaction that quietly builds a life: thoughts create feelings,...
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When I Close My Eyes
“When My Eyes Close, the Universe Opens” is a meditation‑infused poetic journey written in a voice that blends wonder, spirituality, and deep inner reflection. In this piece, we explore what happens when the world grows quiet, and the soul begins to see not with sight but with awareness. Colors...
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From Anxiety to Peace
Jessica’s anxiety went from “stress” to full-body panic, until she finally asked for help. In this episode, you’ll hear her recovery story and the practical coping skills that helped her calm the body’s alarm system, break the worry loop, and rebuild a steady life. We end with a faith-based…
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What Do You Want?
This spoken-word piece is a wake-up call for anyone who feels stuck, restless, or quietly unsatisfied. “What Do You Want?” challenges you to stop drifting and start deciding, because your mind is one of the most powerful “machines” you’ll ever own, and it’s working every moment of the day. In…
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One Percent of Hope
Discover how even the smallest glimmer of hope can pull you through life’s darkest moments. This heartfelt story of loss, faith, and resilience will inspire you to believe in restoration, no matter how broken you feel. Read on to find the encouragement you need to keep going, because sometimes…
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The Journey of Love
This poem is a quiet, powerful reminder that faith isn’t just something we say—it’s something we live. Through honest reflection and heartfelt praise, it speaks to anyone who’s been carrying the weight of life and needs a return to peace, surrender, and purpose. Website…
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The Shell of a Man
“The Shell of a Man” is a heartfelt, seven‑minute spoken‑word poem about emptiness, restoration, and the transforming love of God. It speaks to the man who feels hollow, the believer who feels imperfect, and the soul who wonders if God still sees them. This poem is a reminder that: God…
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Glory In The Silent Moments
In a world that embellishes noise, hustle, and outward status, this poem is an invitation back to the still place—where real value is measured differently. “Still Moments” explores how silence affects both successful and unsuccessful individuals, revealing that titles, wealth, poverty, and…
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Unapologetic
The Year I Refuse to Apologize is a Poetry Friday piece for anyone who’s been shrinking to keep the peace—apologizing for having needs, setting boundaries, or simply taking up space. This poem is a declaration of growth, clarity, and the decision to stop negotiating with your calling. Website:...
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Closure and Rededication
Tonight’s episode is about closure—real closure and rededication. Not the kind that ties everything up perfectly, but the kind that frees your heart from carrying old weight into a new year. We’ll reflect with gratitude, release what no longer belongs, and rededicate ourselves to purpose by...
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Evening Pleasure
A romantic winter night. Snow is falling outside. The fireplace is warming the room. Two people share dinner, wine, conversation, and the kind of chemistry that doesn’t need explicit details to feel intense. This poem leans into metaphor—fruit, berries, cherries, and the ocean—to paint a clean…
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A Christmas Eve Inventory For The Soul
On Christmas Eve, we pause and do something unconventional: we turn the entire year into an offering. In this powerful reflective episode, David guides you through a simple “Year Altar” exercise—naming the gift, the weight, and the lesson of 2025—so every win and setback becomes a stepping stone...
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My Mystery Women
My Mystery Woman” is a warm, romantic Christmas love poem built around a dream—snow falling softly outside, a fireplace crackling inside, and the quiet hope that real love can still arrive. In this piece, the narrator speaks to an unseen, beautiful woman he feels in his spirit, imagining her...
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Mindset Reminder
If one thought can ruin your whole day, this episode is for you.
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Destination
What if your destination isn’t a place… but a person you’re becoming? In this powerful, motivational message, Master Transformational Coach David Burton reveals a life-changing truth: God finished your destiny before He started your story. Your path is not random. Your delays are not denial. And...
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Poem In Thanksgiving Spirit
A Thanksgiving of the Heart is a gentle yet wonderful poem that blends love, gratitude, and faith in a world that often feels uncertain. Website: https://thelastpodcast.info Email: [email protected] P
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Happy Thanksgiving
In this powerful Thanksgiving episode, we explore the deeper meaning of gratitude—not as a holiday tradition, but as a way of living, healing, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Join us as we slow down and reflect on the quiet blessings we often overlook: the people who stayed when life…
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Poem Called Coffee
I have compiled three awesome poems. I know you will enjoy them. The website: https://thelastpodcast.info Email: [email protected]
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The Moments You Don’t Remember Are Shaping You
In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I explore one of the most overlooked truths about personal growth: most of what shaped you… You don’t remember. Not because it wasn’t important, but because life moved fast, and you moved with it. Website: https://thelastpodcast.info Email...
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The Spark of Business
Poem "A Spark of Business" is an upbeat, energizing poem that celebrates the excitement, passion, and positivity of running a business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creator, coach, or dream-chaser, this spoken-word piece reminds you that every challenge is an opportunity, every step forward is…
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Finding Hope In The Darkest Moments
In this powerful and heartfelt episode it opens a deeply needed conversation about suicide, despair, and the hope that still exists even in our darkest moments. If you or someone you love has ever battled thoughts of hopelessness, this episode is for you. If You Need Immediate Help: In the U.S. —...
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Dare To Be Great
“Dare to Be Great” – A Spoken Word by David Burton. Step into the rhythm of purpose and power with “Dare to Be Great” — a spoken-word performance written to ignite your courage, awaken your dreams, and remind you that greatness isn’t found in comfort but courage. This isn’t just poetry — it’s a...
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I love
“I Love” is a heartfelt spoken word journey through the tenderness, mystery, and depth of love. It’s a gentle, soulful expression of devotion, finding beauty in the smallest gestures and magic in the simplest moments. This poem reminds us that real love isn’t loud or flashy; it’s in the quiet...
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What Are Your Thoughts?
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, “Why am I here?” or “What do I truly want from life?” What Are Your Thoughts? is a powerful spoken-word journey into self-reflection, purpose, and divine connection. Through thought-provoking rhymes and soulful rhythm, this poem invites you to look beyond…
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The Month We Remember
Today, I have two warm poems. In a world that never stops moving, “Be Still by the River” is a poetic reminder to slow down, listen, and reconnect with the quiet voice within. This reflective piece invites you to sit by life’s river, find stillness, and hear the whispers of your own soul. “The...
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Encounters
The Gift Hidden Inside Difficult Encounters” We’ve all been there — stuck in uncomfortable conversations, tense disagreements, or moments that leave us feeling frustrated, hurt, or misunderstood. Most people avoid difficult encounters because they’re painful, awkward, and emotionally draining.…
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For All Who Feel They Don’t Fit In
Have you ever been in a crowded room and still felt all alone? Have you ever wondered why you see the world differently—why your thoughts don’t seem to fit into the conversations around you? This spoken word piece is dedicated to every soul who has felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood. It’s a...
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Two Poem Tainted Dreams
I have two poems. The first poem is about being lost for words, so I wrote about it. The second poem is called Tainted Dreams. It is about a time in my life when I experienced too much loss. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info Email: [email protected]
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Break Through The Change Cycle
So many people get stuck in life or are scared to change a situation that no longer serves them. I discuss what holds us back and give you three powerful questions to kick-start a new change cycle. I have been stuck, scared, and afraid. I found the courage to change. Will you? Website:...
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Let Your Journey Begin
Let the Journey Begin” is a powerful, spoken-word poem that takes the listener on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through bold rhymes and uplifting refrains, it reveals how every childhood influence, passion, skill, hardship, and even coincidence is a stepping stone leading toward a...
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Steer Your Ship of Life
Sometimes we are met with strong seas in the storm of life, and it's up to us to steer our ship in the course we desire and not be sidetracked by life circumstances or others. Website: https://thelastpodcast.info Email: [email protected]
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The Day I Realized
This is a short poem called "The Day I Realized." Sharing a thought through a poem. Website: https://thelastpodcast.info Email: [email protected].
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Living Water
“The Well” is a powerful spoken word poem about finding hope, healing, and redemption in the midst of despair. It begins with raw honesty, nights of searching, brokenness, and thirst that nothing in the world could satisfy. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling, the poem takes…
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About this show
Join us on a journey through everyday life, where we explore self-empowerment, the pursuit of success, and the realization of dreams. Our podcast explores the challenges and triumphs of personal growth, offering inspiration and practical advice to help you aspire to and achieve your fullest potential. Tune in for insightful conversations, motivational stories, and a supportive community dedicated to uplifting each other and making dreams a reality.
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