Love What Matters

Love What Matters

Love What Matters exists to spread real stories by real people far and wide, to celebrate the love, kindness and compassion they represent. From long overdue adoptions to a fireman’s touching 9/11 tribute to what an old dinner plate found at a bake sale can teach us all about life—these are the moments that matter. They are genuine. Authentic. Raw. And they are perfect in their imperfection—just like all of us.

Episodes

October 29, 2024 8 mins
A quick wave and a glass of champagne bring two neighbors together, leading to a life-altering friendship that transforms their final days together into a testament of love, loyalty, and connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When a forgotten wallet is discovered in the rubble of an old building, a simple gesture of curiosity uncovers a 50-year-old love letter that brings memories and emotions rushing back to the woman who thought it was lost forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 22, 2024 9 mins
After years of searching for her long-lost sibling, Hillary Harris is stunned to discover that her sister had unknowingly moved in right next door, sparking a life-changing connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When a single email with the subject line "I think we’re related" lands in her inbox, one woman’s entire understanding of her family unravels, leading to the discovery of a secret buried for over a century—one that will change everything she thought she knew about her life and heritage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When asked to watch a neighbor's kids for a night, Tisha and Kevin Beauchmin's simple "yes" led to adopting three children and redefining their family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We dive into how tough love, personal responsibility, and embracing suffering can help us build a more fulfilling life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 8, 2024 8 mins
When faced with terminal cancer, Paul Kalanithi turned his journey inward, exploring life’s meaning through love, fatherhood, and the fragility of time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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October 3, 2024 12 mins
After 62 years apart, a love once hidden behind secret codes blossoms into a remarkable second chance at life together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A young father risks it all to rescue a couple and their dog from rising floodwaters in North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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As Jonny Benjamin stood on the edge of Waterloo Bridge, a stranger's simple words became his lifeline back to hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 24, 2024 9 mins
Aspiring soccer star Anthony Borges, just 15, became a real-life hero when he used his body to shield his classmates during the Parkland shooting, enduring multiple gunshot wounds and an arduous recovery that exemplify extraordinary courage and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 19, 2024 15 mins
When a young teacher, Chelsea Haley, is asked a life-altering question by her ten-year-old student, her journey to becoming a mother against all odds unfolds – a powerful testament to love, sacrifice, and unwavering belief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 17, 2024 11 mins
In just two days, an ICU nurse made a life-altering decision that gave a young man his only chance at survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 12, 2024 13 mins
A paralyzed future, a relentless love. Chris and Emily’s love story will challenge everything you think you know about resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 10, 2024 15 mins
On 9/11, Rick Rescorla, a Vietnam veteran and head of security, saved thousands with his calm bravery, singing songs of courage as he led others to safety in the face of unimaginable danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 5, 2024 13 mins
A mother, her children, and a 16-year-old stranger collide in a story of remarkable heroism.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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When LANSA Flight 508 fell from the sky, Juliane Koepcke was the sole survivor. Her incredible journey through the Amazon is a testament to human resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 29, 2024 13 mins
In the midst of chaos, a chance encounter in an ambulance brought two soulmates together in the most unexpected way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Love What Matters is dedicated to sharing extraordinary stories with universal truths—stories of hope, compassion, kindness, heroism, loss, family, and courage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 27, 2024 22 mins
A life-changing text, a reluctant husband, and a teenage girl in need—discover the story that redefines what family truly means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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