Inspirational Stories of Faith and Leadership

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Below you will find short descriptions and links to inspirational life stories by people who are known for their leadership abilities and the faith that guides them. Text transcripts for most of the life stories are also available.

Your feedback on these stories and suggestions of any others that should be in the mix are welcome!

Guy Doud Life Story

From Zero to Hero

A language arts teacher in Brainerd, Minnesota, Guy Doud's commitment to students earned him America's Teacher of the Year award in 1986. Since then, he has addressed thousands of audiences, including school districts across the United States, motivating them to pursue excellence. Through heart-warming anecdotes, Guy shares some of his childhood insecurities and tells how he found the secret to success in education and in life. His story will motivate you to consider God's plan for your life and inspire you to care for others.

Complete audio story & transcript:

http://www.guydoudstory.com

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Dee Jepsen Life Story

Woman in the White House

As a former Special Assistant to President Reagan, Dee Jepsen traveled the United States as a liaison to all types of women's organizations. Dee now speaks extensively to women across North America. In this audio recording, Mrs. Jepsen addresses the role faith can play in a woman's life today.

Complete audio story & transcript:

http://www.deejepsenstory.com

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Charlie & Dottie Duke Life Story

Houston, We have a Problem

General Charles Duke successfully piloted Apollo 16 to the moon in 1972. One of only 12 men to walk on the moon, Duke became an instant hero. Life at home, however, was anything but successful. In this tape, Charles and his wife Dotty describe their personal quests for meaning to life and how they found it in a Man who walked the earth.

Complete audio story & transcript:

http://www.charliedukestory.com

Chuck Colson Life Story

Thank God for Watergate

Once the youngest Administrative Assistant on Capitol Hill, Charles Colson went on to become Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon. In this audio recording and transcript, the former success-driven presidential aide tells why his prison term for a Watergate offense gave him more meaning and purpose in life than his years at the White House.

Complete audio story & transcript:

http://www.chuckcolsonstory.com

What people are blogging about Chuck Colson...

Chuck Colson's memorial steeped in prison themes
WASHINGTON ? Prison Fellowship founder and former Nixon aide Chuck Colson was memorialized Wednesday (May 16) at Washington National Cathedral in a service steeped in Scripture and prayers about prison and redemption. Colson, who died April 21 at the ...
Ask Chuck: Demand the attention you deserve from your hairdresser
By Charles Colson I have been going to the same hairdresser for several years. It seems like she has taken me for granted. It does disturb me when she smokes, takes calls on her cell phone and talks to other hairdressers while doing my hair.
Chuck Colson Honored as 'Champion' of Christian Faith at Memorial Service
By Katherine T. Phan , Christian Post Reporter The impact that evangelical leader and Prison Fellowship Ministries founder Charles W. "Chuck" Colson left on the lives of his family, friends and the Christian world was celebrated during a public ...

Reader Feedback

  • Judi Vankevich Dec 16, 2008 @ 3:26 am | delete
    These tapes / CDs are amazing. They're perfect to give to people that you'd love to encourage and inspire. I've heard them all! My brother used to play for the NY Islanders... so he loves to give away the Paul Henderson story to his buddies at work.
  • aande Aug 15, 2008 @ 4:30 pm | delete
    Nice lens! Thanks for sharing these awesome stories!

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