Well, hello, my friends and welcome to the Live-inspired podcast with John O'Leary.

Early in life, I learned an important truth that would guide the rest of my life.

Growth rarely happens in comfort. If you learn that in yours, very rarely do we stride forward

during the easy seasons. Growth rarely happens in comfort. It happens in supply closets, when

scarred knees are stretched.

It happens at dinner tables, when you're forced to relearn how to pick up that fork, and it happens on screened in porches.

When you're reminded that the can of gasoline isn't chasing you anymore, these are all lessons I learned as a kid you may have watched in the film so on fire.

Jonathan Babcock lives this truth in his story.

I first learned about Jonathan and heard his story when he was nominated as someone who is on fire for good.

One nomination for an individual is meaningful.

Two is impressive, but it's happened before.

But Jonathan?

Yes.

Jonathan outdid both of those.

Jonathan has been nominated, not by three, but by four different individuals.

Yes, four people have nominated Jonathan Babcock as someone who is on fire for good. So that got my attention.

But in learning more about him, I realized something even more powerful. Jonathan isn't chasing

recognition. He's simply living a life that has been modeled for him that is elevating the

lives of others. It's an incredible story.

Jonathan grew up in a home where service was just a way of life. It's how they did things.

His parents stayed late to help out. They gave generously. They made room for others at their table.

Their faith wasn't loud, but it was consistent and it was generous. So when Jonathan felt called to serve at-risk youth,

...