Mission Inspire

National Medal of Honor Museum and Foundation
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Presented by Lucas Oil. Produced by the National Medal of Honor Museum and Foundation.

  1. JAN 30

    The Best New Museum in America

    The National Medal of Honor Museum started this year off with a bang, winning the USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers’ Choice Award for Best New Museum. A big part of what makes this Museum award-winning is the phenomenal programming put on every day, including a new tour diving into the architecture of the Museum. Host Mo Barrett talks to Alex Rhue, Senior Vice President of Museum Engagement & Strategic Initiatives, about the award, the architecture tour, and what else is in store for 2026.   The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    17 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    A Letter From Tibor

    Host Mo Barrett reflects on a landmark year for the National Medal of Honor Museum before closing out 2025 with the story of Medal of Honor Recipient Tibor Rubin. Held as a POW during the Korean War, Rubin sent a Christmas Card – now in the Museum’s collection – to his brother. His holiday message captures the spirit of both the holiday season and the Medal of Honor.   The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    4 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Strength at Home: Lessons from the Families of Medal of Honor Recipients

    This November, in honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, The Mission Inspire Podcast sits down with the wives and children of Medal of Honor Recipients to hear their advice for military families. From everyday challenges to moments requiring profound strength, they share heartfelt stories that offer comfort and encouragement to military families everywhere – and reminding us that behind every hero in uniform is a family whose sacrifice deserves to be recognized.   The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    8 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    What Makes a Great Leader? Lessons from Medal of Honor Recipients

    When we think of leadership, we often picture people who command attention, make tough decisions, and guide others through challenge and change. But what truly defines a great leader? And who inspires the leaders we admire most? Host Mo Barrett asked six Medal of Honor Recipients. For them, leadership was forged in the crucible of combat. But their lessons extend far beyond the battlefield – into classrooms, workplaces, families, and communities.   The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    13 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    The Moment They Learned: Six Medal of Honor Recipients Share Their Stories

    For Medal of Honor Recipients, the path from the battlefield to the White House is anything but straightforward. In this episode, six recipients share the deeply personal stories of the moment they learned they would receive our nation’s highest military honor. Where were they? Who did they tell first? And when the ceremony ended, where did they keep their Medal? Their answers reveal the humanity behind the heroism and the enduring power of the Medal to inspire. The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    16 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    Class is in Session: Teaching Schoolkids the Values of the Medal of Honor

    As students and teachers head back to school, the National Medal of Honor Museum is doing the same through a variety of programs designed to bring the stories and values of the Medal of Honor into classrooms across the country. Host Mo Barrett speaks with the educators leading these initiatives, helping students become the best versions of themselves—in the classroom, in their communities, and in the moments that matter. At the end, reflections from two Medal of Honor Recipients who carried these values straight into schools, working directly with students as teachers, counselors and mentors. The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    47 min

  7. 07/30/2025

    The Story Behind the Stories: An Interview with Museum Curator Greg Waters

    Greg Waters, Director of Curatorial Affairs, is the man in charge of finding and locating every artifact for each exhibit at the National Medal of Honor Museum. He talks to host Mo Barrett about the worldwide hunt for artifacts and some of his favorite items on display. The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    20 min

  8. 06/17/2025

    Behind the Scenes of the Mission to Inspire Spectacular – Part 2

    In Part 1 of a special two-part series, we pulled back the curtain on the Mission to Inspire Spectacular, the show-stopping finale to the National Medal of Honor Museum’s Grand Opening. Now, in Part 2, we dig even deeper, exploring how the values of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism were translated into sound, light, and movement – and what it meant to those behind the scenes to bring heart-pounding visuals and iconic moments to life.   The National Medal of Honor Museum offers an unforgettable journey through the stories of ordinary people who did something extraordinary in service to others. A visit to the Museum is a meaningful experience that will leave visitors of all ages inspired, proud, and deeply connected to the values that unite us. For more details and to reserve tickets for your preferred date and time, visit mohmuseum.org.

    26 min
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Presented by Lucas Oil. Produced by the National Medal of Honor Museum and Foundation.

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  • Creator
    National Medal of Honor Museum and Foundation
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Mission Inspire