With Gratitude, Matt

Matt Moran
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Gratitude—the profound sense of thankfulness—often emerges from recognizing the blessings, privileges, or serendipities life bestows. While a diagnosis like cancer is rarely seen as a cause for gratitude, Matt Moran felt otherwise. His battle with kidney cancer inspired him to launch this podcast in 2020, a platform where life lessons, faith, and resilience shine through adversity. Every episode shares stories of hope and determination, revealing how gratitude can guide us through life’s toughest challenges. Following Matt’s passing in 2023, his older brother, Bill, stepped in to continue the mission, ensuring the podcast remains a beacon of inspiration. Together, the Moran brothers’ legacy encourages us all to embrace life’s journey with faith, hope, and a grateful heart.

  1. Oct 19

    Cultivating Courage Through Crisis, with Dave Cornell

    In this inspiring episode, Dave Cornell shares his powerful journey of overcoming lifelong fear through faith, resilience, and courage. After the economic downturn hit following the 2008 financial crisis, a series of challenging events unfolded for Dave, including he and his wife both losing their jobs, exhausting their savings, and ultimately losing their home. Through this period, Dave discovered how fear had silently dictated his choices since childhood. With the guidance of mentors and counselors placed in his path, he learned how to name his fears, release them, and step boldly into courage as a guide. This transformed his personal struggle into a successful speaking career and led him to author the book Cultivate Courage, which helps readers recognize and utilize the gifts God has given them. One of the key insights shared by Dave is that "you can have fear without courage, but you can't have courage without fear". This principle motivates us to examine unaddressed fears in our own lives—whether it is avoiding a difficult conversation with a loved one or facing deeper relational scars. No matter the circumstance, profound change and hidden blessings can emerge from crisis, leading Dave to remind us: "Never underestimate the value of a crisis". Listeners looking for practical ideas to address long-standing challenges and prevent future crises will find some guiding principles in this episode and in Dave’s writing. We encourage you to check out Dave's book or connect with him to bring his message to your community, workplace, school, or church. You can find more resources and embrace a life of courageous faith by visiting cultivatecourage.com. View the video version of this episode on our YouTube Channel found HERE, or listen to the audio version HERE. Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    Cultivating Courage Through Crisis, with Dave Cornell

  2. Apr 13

    Choosing Faith, Hope, and Love with Pastor Ken Nash

    Rev. Dr. Ken Nash, Lead Pastor at Cornerstone Church in the Grand Rapids area, joins Bill for a meaningful conversation on what it looks like to choose faith, hope, and love—especially in life’s most challenging moments. Known for his practical, engaging teaching style and deep commitment to community, Pastor Ken shares wisdom shaped by more than two decades of ministry, walking alongside others through loss, navigating his own health struggles, and raising four children with his wife—including the unique perspective gained from their youngest child with special needs. Through a blend of personal stories and scripture, Pastor Ken reflects on the importance of being fully present with the people we love, the freedom in not needing to have all the answers, and the quiet beauty found in life’s unanswered questions. He offers a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, God provides “breadcrumbs” of hope to guide us forward. In a moving connection to Matt’s life, Pastor Ken shares how those who live anchored in gratitude leave behind more than memories—they leave a roadmap of hope and comfort for the people and communities who carry their legacy forward. You watch here or listen here. To learn more about Pastor Ken Nash and explore his teachings, visit cornerstonemi.org, watch sermons on YouTube, or follow along on Instagram and Facebook. Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    Choosing Faith, Hope, and Love with Pastor Ken Nash

  3. Feb 2

    Overcoming Obstacles by Listening to God’s Plan, with Tracie Burress

    Tracie Burress is an entrepreneur, sales executive, and author whose life story is a powerful testament to resilience, faith, and reinvention. Rising from humble beginnings on Chicago’s South Side to become a top-performing pharmaceutical sales leader and multiple President’s Club award winner, her life took a dramatic turn at age 43 when she survived a life-threatening brain aneurysm. Guided by an unshakable faith, she chose to rebuild, push forward, and pursue the vision placed on her heart—ultimately stepping into entrepreneurship and creating SockTABs, an innovative solution that took her to ABC’s Shark Tank (see socktabs.com to learn more or check out Episode 709 on Hulu, 11/20/15). After national exposure and business success, Tracie faced another profound personal challenge: the end of her 25-year marriage. While adversity tempted her to go downhill, she stayed above the fray, leaning into her faith and continuing to move forward with purpose. In her book, Survive and Succeed: From Brain Aneurysm to Shark Tank, Tracie weaves together lessons on overcoming serious health challenges, trusting God’s plan, achieving corporate success, navigating entrepreneurship, and enduring personal loss with grace and strength. A mother of two adult children, she has also developed a transformative curriculum, Ready To Be Loved, designed to help others heal, grow, and thrive in relationships and life. Her book is available at TracieBurress.com and on Amazon. Bill and Tracie dig deeper into all these topics in this moving episode. You can listen HERE or watch HERE.  Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    Overcoming Obstacles by Listening to God’s Plan, with Tracie Burress

  4. 09/29/2025

    Time to Stop and Think, with Tom Cody and Kevin Brennan

    Tom Cody and Kevin Brennan are both authors, national speakers, and former educators helping lead their company, Top 20 Training. They provide programs, resources and strategies to help you live better, think better, and work better. Their content may seem like something you already know but ask anyone who has experienced a session with them and they will tell you that their life has changed. Their primary audience includes teachers, students, parents, coaches and businesses however the material really is suited for anyone interested in having a better day. Our culture is more than ever full of negativity and the content offered here helps create a different path that results in a more positive culture where people are more engaged, can resolve conflict in a healthier way, and can learn from - not dwell on or avoid - our mistakes.  Tom and Kevin dig into some of the latest challenges we all have no matter the profession. The many lessons here are universal and are detailed more in their books, curriculum and their training sessions. Go to their website, www.top20training.com to learn more or listen to one of their own podcasts called The Inside Ride. You can listen to this insightful chat here or view it on youtube.  Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    Time to Stop and Think, with Tom Cody and Kevin Brennan

  5. 05/26/2025

    The Courage of a Mother, with Cindy Parseghian

    The Courage of a Mother, with Cindy Parseghian Cindy Parseghian is actively shaping the future. In 1994, she and her husband Mike founded a foundation dedicated to finding a cure for Niemann-Pick disease type C (NP-C), a genetic, cholesterol storage disorder that claimed the lives of three of their four children. The foundation joined forces with the University of Notre Dame in 2015, and together they fight daily to end this devastating disease. The Parseghian family was blessed with four children: Ara, Michael, Marcia, and Christa. Sadly, only the eldest, Ara, tested negative for the genetic disease. The diagnosis and subsequent loss of her three children brought Cindy indescribable pain, challenged her faith, and altered her life's trajectory. Just two months after receiving the diagnosis, Cindy established the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation. Since then, millions of dollars have been raised each year, fueling significant progress towards eradicating a disease that can affect the brain, nerves, liver, spleen, bone marrow and sometimes the lungs. Symptoms can hit children in a variety of debilitating ways, including losing the ability to walk, vision, hearing and speech loss, and repeated infections. Far too many young lives have ended too soon. But story is evolving. The foundation's work is now funding revolutionary research and providing hope to future parents who may face similar challenges. Recently, the FDA approved two therapies for NP-C patients which sometimes can take place over 5 -10 years as part of the drug trials. These children/patients are able to maintain their quality of life and appear to be living longer. In addition, more young adults are being diagnosed in their early 20s usually after experiencing some form of psychosis (they have a different genetic mutation that is associated with a late on-set form of NP-C.) All of these factors are adding up to a longer life span for NP-C patients and better news for families. Cindy's response to her tragedy is profoundly inspiring. She found purpose and strength amid intense grief and launched a foundation with a dedicated mission to help others, while always keeping her children's memories close to her heart. As you will hear in this warm and enlightening podcast conversation with Bill, Cindy expresses immense gratitude for everyone who has contributed to the cause and become part of the team to end NP-C. We encourage you to learn more about the foundation, the benefits of the research, and consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Please go to https://parseghianfund.nd.edu  You can listen to the podcast here, on your favorite streaming service or watch on YouTube. Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    The Courage of a Mother, with Cindy Parseghian

  6. 04/14/2025

    Making Gratitude a Way of Life, with Patrick Garry

    The topic of gratitude will always be embedded in the mission of this podcast so it is fitting that in this episode it’s true power is explored with the award-winning author and speaker, Patrick Garry.  Patrick is a professor of law at the University of South Dakota and the Director of the Hagemann Center for Legal & Public Policy Research and earned his Ph.D. and J.D. from the University of Minnesota. He has published 13 non-fiction books, 8 novels and has been published in 139 scholarly articles focusing primarily on law, politics and religion. In addition, Patrick has been invited on several occasions to testify before Congress on legal and constitutional matters and he is a frequent speaker at Federalist Society sponsored events. However, of all his books and writings, The Power of Gratitude, is his most personal work and perhaps his finest literary achievement. As Patrick reflected on his parent’s lives, he saw that gratitude was more than just an emotion or a way to say thank you, but foundational to how they loved, served, and persevered through challenges. In other words, gratitude became a way of life for them, amplified virtues, and brought a deeper joy to every day and every experience. The life lesson they taught is that gratitude leads to finding God’s purpose for our lives. Listen in to learn more about how you can cultivate gratitude in your life and see the positive impact on your own mental and emotional well-being. You can order a copy of the Power of Gratitude on Amazon for additional insights, stories, and ways to foster satisfaction in your life. Enjoy the podcast here or watch it on YouTube.  Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    Making Gratitude a Way of Life, with Patrick Garry

  7. 03/17/2025

    A Foundation for the Future, with Moira Veech

    The Moran Family is excited to announce the launch of the With Gratitude Matt Foundation. This special episode is again hosted by Matt's brother Bill and he is joined by sister Moira to discuss the foundation's goals and background along with a few other updates and family stories. When Matt passed in August of 2023, the idea to honor and preserve Matt's legacy of helping others was an immediate goal of the family. The Moran family is excited to announce that With Gratitude Matt is now a charitable Foundation and has non-profit 501 (C) (3) status. The purpose of the foundation will be to support the ongoing production of this podcast and also assist young people who may not have the means to engage in activities that foster their growth and who have the courage to be grateful. In addition, creating awareness and helping fight the fear and burden of cancer will remain close to our hearts and part of who we are. The team is confident that Matt’s light, strength, and giving heart will live on in the benefactors of the With Gratitude Matt Foundation. In addition, please check out our new website, withgratitudematt.com, where there are links to all of the previous episodes, the blog history, recent announcements about upcoming events, and a link to make a donation to the foundation. Matt's family, friends, co-workers, fellow parishioners, and the many listeners of this podcast are all excited to continue what Matt started by being a person for others. Activity will center around cultivating gratitude, fostering meaningful connections, and contributing to our own communities. A special thanks to Mary Moran for helping lead this idea and also to our founding sponsor, DayMark Wealth Partners. Bob Prangley, a managing partner at DayMark, explained, “As we listen intently to the inspiration of WGM, we reflect and align with living an active legacy and service to others.”    Learn more about the foundation, the background and here a few more Matt stories by listening to this episode here or viewing it here.  Stay tuned for the many new and exciting guests coming in 2025. Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    A Foundation for the Future, with Moira Veech

  8. 12/02/2024

    Running Marathons to Make a Difference, with Mike Kloepfer

    For many, running just one marathon is a life goal and puts you in a category with only .01% of the global population who even attempt this feat each year. But imagine running 111 marathons? Now we are talking about a very select group that has ever pulled off this rare achievement. Michael Kloepfer is one of those special individuals who runs not only for the pure joy of it but for the purpose of raising money to support cancer research at Sloan Kettering. Since he started running marathons in 1996 at age 42 through his most recent New York City marathon finish at age 70, Mike and his team have raised over 1 million dollars to help beat cancer through Sloan Kettering. He has run races all over the world and is a winner of the Abbott medal for completing all 6 world major marathons (and leads all Abbott medal winners with 77 total finishes). He has now run 28 consecutive NYC marathons and is one of 108 people with active streaks over 25 for the Boston Marathon. Of course, any achievement like this doesn’t come without challenges which for Mike has included fighting his own cancer in 2024. He has received surgery, is in complete response (successful removal), and is ready to keep going in 2025! Every step is that much more meaningful for Mike now as he continues to make a difference by assisting other patients in need. If you’d like to contribute and help Mike reach his $200k goal (he has already personally raised $100k), go to fredsteam.org and either enter Mike Kloepfer or his team name, Mikey’s team.  Enjoy this inspirational podcast and listen to the many stories Mike shares about his adventures and people he has met along the way including Grete Waitz, Dr. Howard Scher, and Aubrey Barr (video link tells her story). A word of caution, Mike’s story has inspired many, so know by listening to this podcast you may find yourself thinking about joining the marathon craze and running the NYC streets with Mike raising money for Sloan Kettering!  You can listen here or watch here. Godspeed (God's Speed), my friends.

    Running Marathons to Make a Difference, with Mike Kloepfer
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Gratitude—the profound sense of thankfulness—often emerges from recognizing the blessings, privileges, or serendipities life bestows. While a diagnosis like cancer is rarely seen as a cause for gratitude, Matt Moran felt otherwise. His battle with kidney cancer inspired him to launch this podcast in 2020, a platform where life lessons, faith, and resilience shine through adversity. Every episode shares stories of hope and determination, revealing how gratitude can guide us through life’s toughest challenges. Following Matt’s passing in 2023, his older brother, Bill, stepped in to continue the mission, ensuring the podcast remains a beacon of inspiration. Together, the Moran brothers’ legacy encourages us all to embrace life’s journey with faith, hope, and a grateful heart.

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  • Creator
    Matt Moran
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Matt Moran
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    With Gratitude, Matt