Burned on 100% of His Body... Now His Life is a Major Motion Picture.
Episode 261
At nine years old, John O'Leary was burned on 100% of his body and given no chance to survive. Today, his miraculous story is the inspiration behind the major motion picture Soul on Fire, releasing in theaters on October 10th. Matthew sits down with John for a conversation about his journey of overcoming the impossible. John shares how God took his greatest liabilities and turned them into his greatest assets, and how a life that the world saw as broken has become a powerful testament to God's redemptive power. Let’s go to the Story House!
LINKS & VIDEOS
Check out the new movie "Soul on Fire," in theaters October 10th! Inspired by On Fire, the bestselling memoir by John O’Leary, who survived a childhood fire against all odds and went on to inspire millions. Watch the trailer here.
See Matthew this fall on the Don’t Stop Praying For America Tour! These nights are about more than just music—they’re about lifting up the name of Jesus, praying for our nation, and encouraging one another in faith.
We’re called to be the first responders of the Gospel, leading the way in prayer and bringing hope everywhere we go. I’d love for you to join me in your city for a night of worship, unity, and bold faith. Let’s come together and declare that we are unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus! Tickets available at matthewwest.com/tour
Join the West family on The Story House at Sea cruise to Alaska! We set sail July 12-19, 2026. Join Matthew, his family and some very special guests (to be announced soon) for the adventure of a lifetime. Cabins are booking fast- book while you can here.
Don’t Stop Praying the deluxe album is out now! Each song in its own way is inspired by the different types of prayers we find ourselves praying throughout our lives. We pray prayers for strength when we are weak, prayers for a miracle when we need a breakthrough, prayers for purpose when we feel lost. Most of all, Matthew wanted to make a record that echoed the call he has felt in his own heart to hit his knees like never before and never forget that the most important conversation we could have today and every day of our lives is with the One who made us, knows us, and has the best plan for our lives. Listen here.
Order Matthew’s devotional My Story, Your Glory. Matthew can’t wait for you to dive into this 30-day devotional. This is a devotional about your story... a guide to help you remember that your story is being written by the Master Storyteller and that you are here on this earth for a very important reason: to give God glory. Available now at your favorite book retailers and matthewwest.com/books 📚
Share your prayer need on the Prayer Wall. Matthew has been incredibly moved by the way you guys have responded to his new song “Don’t Stop Praying.” He and his team, in partnership with popwe, created a Prayer Wall at MatthewWest.com for you to make your prayers known and to build community around the needs we are bringing to the feet of Jesus. Add your prayers so we can to lift your requests to Heaven!
Visit popwe.org for prayer, weekly devotions, story sharing, and ways to CRAFT.SHARE.LIVE a more meaningful life.
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