Inspirational Videos

The Deaftones are a very unique choir. This special group is composed of 2 hearing singers and the rest of the women are deaf and sign the lyrics of the song. The choir's members are aged from 13-39 years old. Today, this inspiring choir is taking their talents to the Ireland's Got Talent stage and their audition is really getting a lot of attention. Just watch this absolutely mesmerizing performance of Ed Sheeran's 'Photograph.' There is so much passion and skill in this performance and every single one of the judges were seriously impressed. I love watching these girls follow their dreams all the way to the big stage. One listen to this performance and you'll see why many members of the audience were brought to tears. These talented women received an unanimous 'yes' from all the judges so they will continue on to the next round. I can't wait to see what these ladies come up with next.

In 1995, David Lasseter dropped off his oldest daughter at college. On the drive home, he cried like a baby because he was going to miss her so much. When he got home that night, he decided to write her a postcard and mail it to his daughter. And he's done this virtually every day since for all 4 of his kids whenever they are not with him. David has sent nearly 20,000 postcards to his children over a span of 20 years. Every single card is unique and the conversation could be from anything to his gardening to the recent football game. But this loving father said it was never about starting new conversations, it was about making sure his children knew that he loved them and always would. This sweet tradition has truly touched a special place in his children's hearts and it definitely gave me a lot of feels. What do you think of this amazing man's postcards?

Kathie Lee Gifford was just a young girl when she decided to hand her life over to Jesus and it was the best decision she ever made. She started working in the entertainment industry at the age of 10 but it wasn't easy for a young girl. She was faced with rejection and judgement all along the way. But her faith in God helped her laugh through the hard times and continue to persevere. And when Kathie Lee met her husband, Frank, everything started to change. Despite many ups and downs and a life in the public eye, her marriage remained intact and they kept God at the forefront. Kathie Lee's moving testimony with I Am Second is truly a powerful declaration of her love for Jesus. And the peace in her heart even after her husband's death is truly inspiring. This special lady is truly a follower of Christ and I'm so glad that she's sharing her message with the world.

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We don't normally think that a baby could teach a valuable life lesson to children and adults. But this 7-month-old infant is teaching students how to relate to each other and it is so powerful. Even though Naomi may be young, she has a very important job. Her job is to teach 9 and 10-year-old students about empathy. She does not teach with words, but by showing children how to relate to her. Roots of Empathy is a program that was started to educate children on how to relate to each other. The goal is to create a more peaceful and civil society and to prevent bullying in schools. This amazing program is centered around an instructor teaching the children about infant development. Children would interact with the baby and watch how she responds to them during their class. It is so important to understand how someone may feel. A baby requires such a level of empathy that humans still need as we continue to experience life. A baby teaches us what it truly means to be vulnerable and that is so important for children to learn. When a baby cries, we try to figure out why and bring comfort. When a baby is angry, we try to analyze why. That level of awareness towards humans should not stop just because we have reached a certain age. We should continue to give that level of care and make each other feel a sense of belonging. What an amazing program!

Eddie Brown is a sixth grade teacher at a Varnett charter school in Houston. Like most teachers, sometimes the stress of the job becomes too much and you have to let off a little steam. That's when Eddie started to use humor in the staff room as a way to vent. When he realized that other teachers felt the same way as he did, he decided to put his thoughts into a Facebook video. And once that video hit, it immediately went viral, resonating with teachers all across the country. His funny rants talk about long staff meetings, professional development and other issues that teachers may face. Soon, he discovered that teachers were longing for this type of humor and he set out on a nationwide tour called 'Teacher's Only' that has been selling out venue after venue. Other teachers are so happy to hear someone verbalize all of their internal feelings. And he's bringing a lot of laughs along the way. What do you think of this funny guy?

There's truly nothing like hearing a group of talented singers and musicians come together and perform. And that's exactly what happens when this choir and orchestra perform the incredible ancient song 'Lamma Bada.' This is such a moving interpretation of this classic song. I've seriously never heard it this way before and it's absolutely incredible. There is so much talent in this group and they are really putting on a performance. There's even a little bit of opera in this song too. With so many different genres and sounds all coming together, you know it's going to be a great song. Who else wants to listen to this one again?

Steven Sharp Nelson is one half of the talented group The Piano Guys. His musical performances have been seen all over the world, but there's one accomplishment that remains his greatest and that was the day he met his wife, Julie. Steven starts at the beginning and tells us how this precious couple met and he realized that love at first sight was actually real. He even shares the beautiful mountain where he proposed to Julie. It's obvious that Steven is very much in love with his wife and he says 'I wish I could even portray, with music, what she means to me. I can’t. There’s just not music beautiful enough.' But Steven decided to come close at that's when he invited his amazing wife to perform with him to 'Rewrite The Stars' from the 'The Greatest Showman.' This is such a beautiful moment between husband and wife. I'm so glad they decided to record this performance and share their story with the world. See a GodTube playlist of more Greatest Showman videos here: TOP 10+ VIDEOS OF GREATEST SHOWMAN SONGS

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When the amazing people from Hope For Paws heard about two homeless pit bull brothers, they jumped into action. When the crew arrived, they found the dogs walking around on the street. Thankfully, they were able to lure them away from the busy intersection with food and moved the dogs into an empty parking lot. The dogs didn't know that these rescuers were there to help, so they were a little apprehensive. When they realized that they were trapped in a gated parking lot, the brothers tried to escape. But these rescuers were able to get secure the dogs and transport them to safety. Once the brothers were able to touch, they immediately started to relax. After a bath, these boys were so much happier. They even earned the names Goofy and Pluto. Three days after their rescue these two brothers were like completely different dogs. Just look how happy they are together! Now these two can find a loving forever home thanks to the kind people at Hope For Paws.

There's nothing like a classic Disney song to truly take you back to your childhood. And that's exactly what happens when Shawn Hook and Kurt Hugo Schneider team up for an amazing piano duet from the Walt Disney movie Hercules. Just listen as both of these talented men sit at pianos and begin to play 'Go The Distance.' This is such a talented performance from the very first note. Each of these men have incredible voices and hearing them combine together to create this beautiful tune is absolutely amazing. Disney songs are truly one of those things that makes you smile no matter where you are and that's exactly what happened with this performance. I love how they stripped this song down and made it a double piano ballad. So much talent and skill went into this performance. I think I could listen to this one over and over again. What about you?

16-year-old Jared Watson took the internet by storm when a video of him singing 'I Told You So' by Randy Travis at a talent show went viral. Jared is confined to a wheelchair with spinal muscular atrophy but that doesn't stop him from following his dreams of performing. And one listen to his amazing voice and you'll understand why everyone is going crazy over this young man. His talent show performance even caught the eye of Randy Travis himself. Mary David Travis, Randy's wife, wrote to Jared and said 'Mary David Travis wrote: ‘Jared, you covered Randy’s song beautifully! Just want you to know Randy teared up when he listened to it this afternoon.' That's a big compliment coming from a country music legend like Randy Travis. Now, Jared is continuing to take his music career to new heights as he performs his new song ‘In The Name Of Freedom.' What an incredible performance. I can't wait to hear what Jared does next!

There's nothing like a father-daughter wedding dance to really get the tears flowing. These memorable dances during the reception, truly hold a special place in every bride's heart and it's one of those moments that everyone looks forward to seeing. This particular dance is definitely memorable but I think the only tears flowing are tears from laughing too hard. Just watch as this bride and her daddy start off sweet as they sway along to the classic tune 'My Girl.' But all of the sudden, the song screeches to a halt and that's when the real dance begins. These two have the time of their life as they dance along to popular songs like “YMCA” “Gangnam Style “ and “Macarena.” I don't think anyone saw this surprise moment coming but you can tell from all the cheers that the whole crowd is loving every second. I always love watching these fun dances and I'm sure it's a moment that no one from this wedding will ever forget.

TV personality Mike Rowe travels the country searching for amazing Americans going above and beyond for their community. Today, Mike and his team are traveling to Twin Falls, Idaho to meet Luke Mickelson who started a nonprofit organization called 'Sleep In Heavenly Peace.' This organization's mission is to ensure that no child in their town ever has to sleep on the floor. Luke has truly made this a family affair as his wife and children all contribute to the making the beds. This outreach has touched so many people that Luke is getting over 60 requests a day for beds and he even quit his full-time job to fully commit to Sleep In Heavenly Peace. When Mike Rowe heard about all the good Luke and his family were doing in a small, cramped building, he knew he needed to step in and do something. Now, this Christian family is getting the ultimate surprise so they can continue their incredible mission and take it national.

When Paddy Leishman's uncle passed away, he knew he was asked to sing at his funeral. Uncle Phil was a very important man to Paddy so he took this as an honor and a privilege. Just watch as he steps up to the mic with his guitar in hand and starts to play the most beautiful Irish tune. Paddy plays a touching cover of Kodaline's 'All I Want' and it's truly incredible to hear. This is such a touching performance and I know Uncle Phil and the entire family is listening to this special tribute. These beautiful lyrics talk about longing to see a loved one one last time and the loss that is felt when they leave us. Even though we may mourn the death, we can find peace knowing that they are in a better place with the Heavenly Father. This nephew's performance is truly one that will never be forgotten. What a priceless gift.

Jennifer has suffered from Cystic Fibrosis her entire life. This debilitating disease can limit a person's ability to breath over time. A thick buildup of mucus can form over organs like the lungs and pancreas causing a lot of strain on the body. After battling this disease for so long, Jennifer was finally matched with a donor and received a lung transplant. Now, her breathing tube is about to be removed and Jennifer will take her first unobstructed breath. This might seem like a small matter for a lot people, but for Jennifer this is the most amazing feeling. Just watch her face turn into sheer happiness as she takes that first breath and breathes in crisp, clean air. After that first breath, doctors put an oxygen mask over her face but not before Jennifer raises her hands in victory. She no longer has to be bound by Cystic Fibrosis and the strain on her body. Her opportunities just became limitless. This was such an amazing moment to witness. I'm so glad they caught it all on camera.

Alastair Moock and his daughter Clio are two talented singers. Alastair is a musician who likes to start the stage with Clio from time to time. Today, they're singing an incredible duet for the most amazing reason. Together, they recorded a special rendition of 'Lean On Me' for Winter Walk Boston. Winter Walk is an event that helps to fight homelessness in the greater Boston Area. These two felt the need to sing this special song and inspire others to come together and help their community. There are so many people in need right in our own back yards. It's so important to take care of our fellow neighbors and I'm so glad that this father-daughter duo is helping to spread that message. This song was the perfect selection to compliment their beautiful voices and talent. This is an amazing duet that has touched a lot of hearts all over the country. I'm so glad they were able to capture all of this on camera.

Robbie Hance has been playing music on the streets since he was a little boy. But life wasn't always easy for this musician. He grew up with a single mom who worked 3 jobs to make ends meet. He left home when he was young and tried to make it on his own, but at 26-years-old, Robbie found himself homeless. Sometimes, he would stay at a friend's house, but most of the time, Robbie slept in doorways or alleys to stay out of the cold and rain. Today, Robbie is getting the chance to follow his dream as he auditions for the X Factor. From the second he walked out on stage, the judges were interested in this special man. And when he shared his story with everyone, the crowd was already rooting for him. Just listen as he performs an incredible rendition of Damien Rice’s 'Coconut Skins.' This amazing performance definitely impressed the judges and earned Robbie the spot in the next round. I'm so glad that this talented man is getting the chance to follow his passion. What do you think of this audition?

Douglas Timmons was a hardworking man, amazing father and U.S. Air Force veteran. This unforgettable man was described as someone who everybody loved. And that's exactly what happened at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson where Douglas lived for over 3 years. As he battled Alzheimer's disease, Douglas needed more care, so his family moved him to the nursing home. Sadly, Douglas passed away but these amazing folks at the nursing home wanted to honor this veteran in a special way. Just watch this emotional clip taken by Douglas' daughter Laura Dorn as his body is wheeled out of the facility. Even though it was early in the morning, the flag was draped over his coffin and you can hear Taps playing in the background. There are even some residents that have come out of their room to pay their respects to Douglas. This is such a touching moment and I'm moved by the amazing facility and staff for honoring this special man.

There's no doubt that 15-year-old swing dancers Ryan Boz and Alexis Garrish are full of talent. From the second they step out on stage, you know you're about to see an incredible show. This duo has been dancing since they were little and all of their hard work definitely shows. This incredible performance is full of twists, turns and swings and it's absolutely amazing to witness. I can tell that these two have put so much effort and practice into this dance, but their confidence really shines through. I know a lot of these moves must be really difficult but you would never know it by just looking at them. Ryan and Alexis went on to win the 2015 US Open Swing Dance Championships in Burbank, CA. This is an incredible honor for two young dancers to achieve. These two definitely put on a show and I'm so glad that this clip was shared with the world. I just love swing dancing and this performance might be one of my favorites!