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Life, Leadership, and Legacy by pray.com features the world’s most passionate and devoted leaders. In these mini-podcast series we get an exclusive look into the stories, experiences, and lessons learned that make these people some of the

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most influential leaders on earth. Join us as we discover how these respected leaders overcome vast obstacles and defeat the odds by turning massive challenges into success. Learn from their experiences and apply them to live a better life. If you enjoy our podcast please leave a rating and review.

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  1. 73Shailee Basnet - Leadership - “Accepting Things as they Are”Shailee Basnet is a native to Nepal and started her mountaineering journey in 2007 as a member of the ‘First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition’ (FIWSE). Following the Earthquake of 2015 Basnet has worked with Global Inclusive Adventure Organization (GIA) to help schools become world class education centers. She also co-leads an empowerment program for survivors of sex trafficking through GIA. On top of her work with these organizations Basnet has begun a career in comedy starting her country’s first stand-up club Stand-Up comedy Kathmandu (SUCK) and regularly performs in the US and Nepal. Hear more inspirational stories like Shailee's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “Yes, There’ll be good days and there’ll be amazing achievements, but to get there, these . . . problem challenges, they’ll never stop. So the only thing I can change is how I deal with them.” Learn more about Shailee here: http://sevensummitswomen.org/22 min
  2. 74Shailee Basnet – Life - “After the Mountain”Shailee Basnet is a native to Nepal and started her mountaineering journey in 2007 as a member of the ‘First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition’ (FIWSE). Following the Earthquake of 2015 Basnet has worked with Global Inclusive Adventure Organization (GIA) to help schools become world class education centers. She also co-leads an empowerment program for survivors of sex trafficking through GIA. On top of her work with these organizations Basnet has begun a career in comedy starting her country’s first stand-up club Stand-Up comedy Kathmandu (SUCK) and regularly performs in the US and Nepal. Hear more inspirational stories like Shailee's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “Just because you overcame one big challenge in life does not mean everything in life is going to get better after that.” Learn more about Shailee here: http://sevensummitswomen.org/30 min
  3. 75Shailee Basnet: This week on PRAYShailee Basnet is a native to Nepal and started her mountaineering journey in 2007 as a member of the ‘First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition’ (FIWSE). Following the Earthquake of 2015 Basnet has worked with Global Inclusive Adventure Organization (GIA) to help schools become world class education centers. She also co-leads an empowerment program for survivors of sex trafficking through GIA. On top of her work with these organizations Basnet has begun a career in comedy starting her country’s first stand-up club Stand-Up comedy Kathmandu (SUCK) and regularly performs in the US and Nepal. Hear more inspirational stories like Shailee's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i02 min
  4. 76Overview of Joe Musselman’s Life, Leadership, and LegacyJoe Musselman, born and raised in Chicago, IL., is the Founder of The Honor Foundation, the first-ever career transition institute for US Navy SEAL’s and Special Operation Forces. Musselman is also a board member of The Page Family Foundation, who address the world’s water crisis through technology in the interest of billions without access to clean water. He is a veteran of US Naval Special Warfare Command and a graduate from DePaul University, and Harvard Business School. Hear more inspirational stories like Joe's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i028 min
  5. 77Joe Musselman - Legacy - “Work that Brings Joy”Joe Musselman, born and raised in Chicago, IL., is the Founder of The Honor Foundation, the first-ever career transition institute for US Navy SEAL’s and Special Operation Forces. Musselman is also a board member of The Page Family Foundation, who address the world’s water crisis through technology in the interest of billions without access to clean water. He is a veteran of US Naval Special Warfare Command and a graduate from DePaul University, and Harvard Business School. Hear more inspirational stories like Joe's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “When you think about the legacy you want to lead, it has to be about the impact in the work that you’re doing everyday.”27 min
  6. 78Joe Musselman - Leadership - “Action Oriented Leadership”Joe Musselman, born and raised in Chicago, IL., is the Founder of The Honor Foundation, the first-ever career transition institute for US Navy SEAL’s and Special Operation Forces. Musselman is also a board member of The Page Family Foundation, who address the world’s water crisis through technology in the interest of billions without access to clean water. He is a veteran of US Naval Special Warfare Command and a graduate from DePaul University, and Harvard Business School. Hear more inspirational stories like Joe's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “It’s not about the big things you do all at one time. It's the little things you do over a long period of time. Nothing ever comes out of nowhere.”29 min
  7. 79Joe Musselman – Life - “The Next Great Adventure”Joe Musselman, born and raised in Chicago, IL., is the Founder of The Honor Foundation, the first-ever career transition institute for US Navy SEAL’s and Special Operation Forces. Musselman is also a board member of The Page Family Foundation, who address the world’s water crisis through technology in the interest of billions without access to clean water. He is a veteran of US Naval Special Warfare Command and a graduate from DePaul University, and Harvard Business School. Hear more inspirational stories like Joe's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “What if we looked at every person we came into contact with as they have a super power, and I don’t know what that is yet, and I’m going to treat them accordingly as a brother, sister, or neighbor, and I’m going to learn about them.”27 min
  8. 80Joe Musselman: This week on PRAYJoe Musselman, born and raised in Chicago, IL., is the Founder of The Honor Foundation, the first-ever career transition institute for US Navy SEAL’s and Special Operation Forces. Musselman is also a board member of The Page Family Foundation, who address the world’s water crisis through technology in the interest of billions without access to clean water. He is a veteran of US Naval Special Warfare Command and a graduate from DePaul University, and Harvard Business School. Hear more inspirational stories like Joe's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i03 min
  9. 81Overview of Thomas Williams’ Life, Leadership, and LegacyThomas Williams, born in Vacaville, California, was an NFL Linebacker from 2008-2012. In his time with the NFL he played with the Jaguars, Seahawks, Patriots, Bills, Panthers, and Buccaneers. He was forced to retire after suffering from a neck injury. He is now a motivational speaker having traveled all across the globe, and guest lecturing at is alma mater, USC. He is also a published author with his autobiography, “Permission to DREAM”. Hear more inspirational stories like Thomas' on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i022 min
  10. 82Thomas Williams - Legacy - “Bless the Next Person”Thomas Williams, born in Vacaville, California, was an NFL Linebacker from 2008-2012. In his time with the NFL he played with the Jaguars, Seahawks, Patriots, Bills, Panthers, and Buccaneers. He was forced to retire after suffering from a neck injury. He is now a motivational speaker having traveled all across the globe, and guest lecturing at is alma mater, USC. He is also a published author with his autobiography, “Permission to DREAM”. Hear more inspirational stories like Thomas' on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “If you’ve learned so much. If you’ve been given so much. If you are blessed. Then you’re supposed to be the same thing to others.”20 min
  11. 83Thomas Williams - Leadership - “Participate in the Work”Thomas Williams, born in Vacaville, California, was an NFL Linebacker from 2008-2012. In his time with the NFL he played with the Jaguars, Seahawks, Patriots, Bills, Panthers, and Buccaneers. He was forced to retire after suffering from a neck injury. He is now a motivational speaker having traveled all across the globe, and guest lecturing at is alma mater, USC. He is also a published author with his autobiography, “Permission to DREAM”.Hear more inspirational stories like Thomas' on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“I think if a leader doesn’t listen, then he’s not really a leader. She’s not really a leader. The person has to listen first.”18 min
  12. 84Thomas Williams – Life - “Rest in the Word”Thomas Williams, born in Vacaville, California, was an NFL Linebacker from 2008-2012. In his time with the NFL he played with the Jaguars, Seahawks, Patriots, Bills, Panthers, and Buccaneers. He was forced to retire after suffering from a neck injury. He is now a motivational speaker having traveled all across the globe, and guest lecturing at is alma mater, USC. He is also a published author with his autobiography, “Permission to DREAM”. Hear more inspirational stories like Thomas' on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “If you keep going you can break through. But if you stop that’s when you break down.”26 min
  13. 85Thomas Williams: This week on PRAYThomas Williams, born in Vacaville, California, was an NFL Linebacker from 2008-2012. In his time with the NFL he played with the Jaguars, Seahawks, Patriots, Bills, Panthers, and Buccaneers. He was forced to retire after suffering from a neck injury. He is now a motivational speaker having traveled all across the globe, and guest lecturing at is alma mater, USC. He is also a published author with his autobiography, “Permission to DREAM”. Hear more inspirational stories like Thomas' on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i02 min
  14. 86Overview of Jack Graham’s Life, Leadership, and LegacyDr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren. Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i016 min
  15. 87Jack Graham - Legacy - “Investing in God”Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren. Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “For the christian, life is so much more than the short time we have on earth.”18 min
  16. 88Jack Graham - Leadership - “Exercising Faith”Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren. Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0 “What inspires me about any leader is the boldness, the convictions - whether it be convictions regarding the bible, convictions regarding ministry and service - but conviction without compromise.”15 min
  17. 89Jack Graham – Life - “Biblical Foundations”Dr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“Really I can’t think of a time when I did not think at some level that I was going to be a pastor.”17 min
  18. 90Jack Graham: This week on PRAYDr. Jack Graham is the pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation’s largest, most dynamic congregations. When Dr. Graham came to Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. Now thriving with more than 45,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow. In 2006, the church began a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area 20 miles north of Plano, and the church also has a flourishing Spanish ministry, Prestonwood en Español. Dr. Graham is a noted author of numerous books, including Man of God, Unseen and a new book, Angels: Who They Are, What They Do and Why It Matters. His passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons and e-mail messages, Dr. Graham addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. He recently served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer and he has served as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the country with 16 million members. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren.Hear more inspirational stories like Jack's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i02 min
  19. 91Overview of Donovan Carter’s Life, Leadership, and LegacyDonovan W. Carter II, was born in Washington, D.C. and found himself drawn to acting at a very early age. His early credits are "Stand and be Proud" a music video in the wake of the L.A. riots, and the play, To Kill A Mockingbird. Shortly after he discovered his love of sports. He later received a full ride football scholarship at UCLA. Interest in entertainment was re-ignited by his stepmother, who acted and performed as a vocalist. He pursued a career in acting, finding success almost immediately being casted as "Vernon," on the HBO show, “Ballers”.Hear more inspirational stories like Donovan's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i023 min
  20. 92Donovan Carter - Legacy - “Working Towards Your Legacy”Donovan W. Carter II, was born in Washington, D.C. and found himself drawn to acting at a very early age. His early credits are "Stand and be Proud" a music video in the wake of the L.A. riots, and the play, To Kill A Mockingbird. Shortly after he discovered his love of sports. He later received a full ride football scholarship at UCLA. Interest in entertainment was re-ignited by his stepmother, who acted and performed as a vocalist. He pursued a career in acting, finding success almost immediately being casted as "Vernon," on the HBO show, “Ballers”.Hear more inspirational stories like Donovan's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“You don’t want to wait ‘till you’re on your deathbed to be worrying about your legacy . . . start it now . . . start small and work your way up, and build your way up.”21 min
  21. 93Donovan Carter - Leadership - “Courageous Leadership”Donovan W. Carter II, was born in Washington, D.C. and found himself drawn to acting at a very early age. His early credits are "Stand and be Proud" a music video in the wake of the L.A. riots, and the play, To Kill A Mockingbird. Shortly after he discovered his love of sports. He later received a full ride football scholarship at UCLA. Interest in entertainment was re-ignited by his stepmother, who acted and performed as a vocalist. He pursued a career in acting, finding success almost immediately being casted as "Vernon," on the HBO show, “Ballers”.Hear more inspirational stories like Donovan's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“It’s not always about your social status, your money, your position of power. There’s leaders in all of us, and you just have to have the faith to believe . . . that if God is putting you here, it’s for a reason.”22 min
  22. 94Donovan Carter – Life - “Living Positively”Donovan W. Carter II, was born in Washington, D.C. and found himself drawn to acting at a very early age. His early credits are "Stand and be Proud" a music video in the wake of the L.A. riots, and the play, To Kill A Mockingbird. Shortly after he discovered his love of sports. He later received a full ride football scholarship at UCLA. Interest in entertainment was re-ignited by his stepmother, who acted and performed as a vocalist. He pursued a career in acting, finding success almost immediately being casted as "Vernon," on the HBO show, “Ballers”.Hear more inspirational stories like Donovan's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i0“I remember those times when I had nothing. When I was on a bus, and I was broke, and you know I remember when my account was zero dollars . . . Through all that, God has always found a way.”26 min
  23. 95Donovan Carter: This Week on PRAYDonovan W. Carter II, was born in Washington, D.C. and found himself drawn to acting at a very early age. His early credits are "Stand and be Proud" a music video in the wake of the L.A. riots, and the play, To Kill A Mockingbird. Shortly after he discovered his love of sports. He later received a full ride football scholarship at UCLA. Interest in entertainment was re-ignited by his stepmother, who acted and performed as a vocalist. He pursued a career in acting, finding success almost immediately being casted as "Vernon," on the HBO show, “Ballers”. Hear more inspirational stories like Donovan's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i03 min
  24. 96Overview of Esther Fleece Allen ’s Life, Leadership, and LegacyEsther Fleece Allen is the founder and CEO of L&L Consulting, Inc., where she helps Christian ministries develop various growth strategies. She is a graduate student of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics Business Program, and is currently in Seminary studying Women’s Leadership. She is a published author with her book No More Faking Fine. As a committee member for Alliance for The Peace of Jerusalem she is an advocate for better understanding of the complexities of the Middle East. She has been called one of “Five Women to Watch in Religion”, and one of the “New Faces of Evangelicalism”, being recognized by CNN, USA Today, Christianity Today, Outreach magazine, and The Washington Post.Hear more inspirational stories like Esther's on the Pray app: https://link.pray.com/hOzg1zP3i019 min
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