In this inspirational 101st episode of Life-Changing Challengers, host Brad Minus welcomes Larry O’Nan—author, leadership coach, and former international ministry leader with a lifetime of insight into faith, crisis, growth, and intentional living. Larry shares his fascinating journey from small-town preacher’s kid and aspiring theater director to global mentor, fund development strategist, and steward of transformational wisdom.
Through stories of failure, resilience, and unexpected opportunity, Larry unpacks what it truly means to live with intention, steward your gifts, and embrace the “freedom to fail.” He reveals how personal crises—including a 57-year eye condition that recently led to a corneal transplant—informed his life’s philosophy and the core principles behind his book Intentional Living and Giving. This episode offers a rich blend of spiritual depth, leadership insight, and practical encouragement for anyone searching for direction, purpose, or renewed drive.
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