The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Mark Isham (ep. 822)

Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary

John O'Leary

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4.9 • 672 Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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This week, The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE series concludes by welcoming Mark Isham, the award-winning composer for film and television whose music has shaped some of the most moving stories of our time. From A River Runs Through It to Crash to his latest masterpiece in SOUL ON FIRE, Mark’s work carries emotion, depth, and grace. Yet what shines even brighter than his talent is his humility. He views music not as notes on a page, but as a way to communicate love, courage, and connection.

Today, Mark shares how he’s learned to listen deeply, both in music and in life. He reflects on the blank canvas every artist faces, the mix of fear and faith that comes with creating, and how the secret to lasting success in both art and relationships is communication. Through stories of working with Robert Redford, Jodie Foster, and scoring the life-changing moments of SOUL ON FIRE, Mark reminds us that the best art begins in stillness, honesty, and a willingness to keep growing.

My friends, if you’ve ever questioned your purpose, your talent, or your next step forward, this conversation is for you. You’ll leave it reminded that creation isn’t about perfection. It’s about persistence. The best work and the best life come from showing up, listening well, and believing that the best is yet to come.

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0:46.2	Welcome to the Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary. John is the two-time national bestselling
0:51.8	author of On Fire and In Aw.
0:55.1	He's a world-class inspirational speaker, the host of the Live Inspired podcast.
1:00.5	And he's the real-life inspiration behind the major motion picture, Soul On Fire.
1:05.7	Each week, John interviews extraordinary individuals about their life stories so you can more fully live your life story.
1:13.3	Here's your host, John O'Leary.
1:15.7	Well, hello, my friends, it is John O'Leary.
1:17.9	And today, the Voices of Soul on Fire series concludes with the person who gave us the soundtrack
1:24.7	for Soul on Fire.
1:26.4	His name is Mark Isham. That's a name you may not recognize,
1:30.1	but you will know his work. I think he's one of the great composers in all film. One of my favorite
1:36.8	movies is a river runs through it, not just because of the actors, not just because of where it
1:42.7	was shot and how incredible the storyline is,
1:45.2	but as you pay closer attention to that film and films generally, you'll recognize.
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