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Gratitude

Gratitude

Gratitude – Covid Edition

(7:26)

A funny little video where John reminds us that even amidst the madness, there are things to be grateful for.

Grit

Grit

Angela Duckworth

(6:18)

An animated video that discusses “Grit,” by Angela Duckworth. What is grit, and why is it so important?

Grit

Teaching Grit

(6:21)

A teacher in New Hampshire discusses how teaching grit in the classroom making lasting impacts.

Grit

Nasina

(3:28)

A young lady turns her life around with dedication and grit. 

Message in the Music

Resilience

Jess Glynne

(4:11)

An encouraging music video. Jess Glynne reminds us to keep moving forward and “Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself.” 

Pressure

Human

(3:17)

Rag’n’Bone Man sings his powerful hit, “Human.” Addressing the life pressures we all feel from time to time.

Belonging

Wanted

(2:53)

A music video by One Republic that brings up our need to be needed.

Underdog

Renegades

(4:16)

The popular X Ambassadors song in a powerful video. “All hail the underdogs.”  

Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

(3:26)

John discusses autism and how individuals with autism relate to the world.

Autism Awareness

Cary’s Cafe

(7:06)

Experience how a trip to a coffee shop can be traumatic for a 17 year old girl living with non-verbal autism.

Autism Awareness

Make it End

(1:29)

See through the eyes of an autistic boy as he tries to navigate his world.

Mental Health Series

Awareness

Kevin Love

(7:04)

An NBA champion opens up about his struggles with depression and anxiety.

Anxiety

Anxiety

(2:41)

What is anxiety? Why do we have it? And why does it affect some differently?

Depression

Depression

(4:05)

Two teens discuss their own experiences with depression. 

Holidays & Special Observances

9/11

9/11 Patriot Day

(6:52)

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A woman explains the “survival stairs.”

MLK Day

MLK Day

(4:50)

Spend some time getting to know Martin Luther King Jr.’s only granddaughter

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week

(3:28)

A powerful music video to a friend lost in drug addiction. 

Black History

Black History Month

(3:08)

Artists Common and John Legend come together in a powerful song.

Veteran’s Day

Veteran’s Day

(6:30)

A former NFL player gives back and takes 6 WW2 veterans back to Holland.

Kindness Week

Kindness Week

(3:28)

People open up to each other on the street and tell them how they really feel. 

“A La Carte” Bank

TED ED – Body Awareness

Strength

What Makes Muscles Grow?

(4:19)

Strength is an essential element in our overall health.

Brain Health

Food Affects the Brain

(4:52)

Food is essential for brain function, but the type of food we eat impacts performance.

Posture

Benefits of Good Posture

(4:26)

Posture can directly affect our health and mood.

Great Big Story

Persistence

Step Team Legacy

(4:19)

After winning 11 years in a row, this college step team must continue to work hard to keep the legacy alive

Perseverance

 Gymnast Allergic to Everything- Even Exercise

(5:00)

A gymnast with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome trains as an elite athlete, even though she is allergic to exercise.

Dedication

Teen Cobbler

(2:59)

This third-generation cobbler is putting a fresh twist on old school trade.

On The Road

Giving

Giving to Strangers

(3:12)

Homeless man helps business man give $100 bills to strangers.

Community

Sign Language Town

(4:03)

These dogs are more than just pets, especially to this group of kids.

Inspiration

Shooting Without Hands

(3:02)

Teen without hands proves that he can play basketball.

Hope

Creating a New Life

(3:23)

A wrongfully convicted man has used art to restart his life.

Compassion

Adopted Boy Gives Back

(3:03)

Robby shows compassion by giving senior dogs a home.

Empathy

Boy Sees the World

(3:11)

Boy with serious medical issues gets a chance to experience the world. 

Gateways

2nd Chances

Christian

(5:41)

Christian shares the lessons he learned during his sentence.

2nd Chances

JJ

(5:56)

JJ urges you to look at him not as a statistic but as a college student motivated to do good.

2nd Chances

Terrance

(6:37)

Terrance went to prison and came out a different person. Now he helps others.

What Would You Do?

Character

Custom Art

(7:30)

Reactions are caught on camera as a young girl adds her touch to some paintings. 

Character

Stolen Ring

(6:42)

What would you do if you saw someone steal a ring right in front of you?

Character

Toy Store

(8:19)

A mom can’t afford the toy she promised her son. What would you do?

ESPN Stories

Kindness

Ray

(6:51)

Raymond gets his wish and meets Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.

Kindness

Gabby

(6:45)

Gabby gets her wish and hangs out with Danica Patrick at Daytona. 

Kindness

Nolan

(7:11)

Nolan gets his wish and shoots his shot with Dude Perfect.

Born Different

Empathy

Albinism

(6:44)

Twins aren’t always the same. These two twins from Florida are very different. 

Empathy

Progeria 

(8:23)

Adalia Rose has a condition that makes her age fast, but that won’t stop her. 

Empathy

Spina Bifida

(5:03)

Luzi does things most people wouldn’t dare. It’s inspiring. 

Miscellaneous

Lifestyle

Sneakers

(5:43)

Sneakers have a story too. Where did they come from, and where are they going?

Companionship

Pet Therapy

(4:03)

These dogs are more than just pets, especially to this group of kids.

Inspiration

Wall of Words

(1:59)

People on the street write down quotes that inspire them. 

Lifestyle

Toothbrushes

(4:49)

How could such an ordinary, everyday item cause such a problem? 

Foster Care

Brandon

(3:54)

Brandon tells his inspiring story of growing up in foster care. 

Lifestyle

Caffeine

(2:54)

Almost 90% of Americans consume it daily.  What is caffeine all about? 

Self-Perception

Successful

(2:59)

Men and women are asked to rate how successful they feel they are. 

2nd Chances

Prison to College

(7:34)

Celebrate an amazing man who changed his story after his release.

Perspective

My Name

(3:54)

Siaka Massaquoi learns the significance of his name, and his perspective changes.