The Inspiration Project

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Welcome to The Inspiration Project, a podcast designed to inspire the next generation of young people through the real world stories of well-known Christians. People who have extraordinary stories of faith, life, tragedy and triumph. People that God has used to achieve great things. We want to inspire the next generation to see that by trusting God, they will achieve His purpose in their life and that through Him, all things are possible. The podcast is hosted by ACC Principal, Mr Brendan Corr, and behind the scenes, ACC Graduate, Jarred Fantom, organises the guests and edits the episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Horst Schulze

    May 27

    Horst Schulze

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to renowned hotelier and business leader Horst Schulze, best known for transforming the hospitality industry through his leadership at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and later founding Capella Hotel Group. Mr. Schulze shares the deeply personal experiences and philosophies that shaped his life and career. Beginning as a 14-year-old busboy in Germany, he learned formative lessons from a mentor who taught him that excellence is not just about performing a task, but about the intent behind it. He explains that human beings should never merely “fulfill a function” like a chair, but instead approach every responsibility with purpose, dignity, and care for others. Then Mr. Schulze emphasizes that true hospitality is not limited to hotels, it applies to every profession and every relationship. Whether in business, healthcare, banking, education, or family life, he believes people fundamentally want to feel respected and valued. Plus so much more! Episode Summary How Horst became a Christian Why Horst wanted to be involved in the hotel industry Why leadership was a foundational principal in young Horst life and who taught him it’s value Why excellence always wins How to perform any task with excellence The power and importance of mentors Why who you marry is the most important decision you will ever make What true success looks like How to change your intention to care for others and not just yourself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  2. Mark Durie

    Mar 13

    Mark Durie

    Episode Description On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Mark Durie, a pastor and academic about the rise of Islam in the West and its dangers. They discuss how growing up in a deeply Christian home shaped his worldview and calling. Why after a very accomplished academic career did he feel the call to enter into pastoral ministry. They dive into the languages that have shaped how people experience reality, emotions and belief systems drawing from the research of the Acehnese language in Indonesia. Durie then discusses his extensive study into Islam following the September 11 attacks. Why there are some similarities and profound differences between Islam and Christianity, how Islam was formed as a Religion and Political structure. What are the dangers with Islam spreading rapidly in the Western World, what radical Islam is vs regular Islam and is there any difference. Plus so much more!  Episode Summary Growing up in a deeply Christian home and how that shaped Mark’s worldviewHis early life as a very accomplished academic How Mark became a Christian Why Mark felt called into Pastoral ministry The languages that have shaped how people experience reality, emotions and belief systems Why Mark studied Islam after the 9/11 attacks Are there any differences between radical Islam vs Regular IslamWhat are the differences and similarities between Islam and ChristianityWhat are the dangers with Islam spreading rapidly in the Western World  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  3. Walt Heyer

    10/21/2025

    Walt Heyer

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Walt Heyer who went through gender reassignment surgery at the age of 42. They discuss why Walt decided to transition to living life as a woman, the problem with being ‘transgender’, why transgender doesn’t actually exist, what gender dysphoria is and isn’t, what are the statistics surrounding young people who want to transition, the corrupt medical industry wanting to trans your child, how to help a child suffering with gender dysphoria, why gender affirming care is dangerous, why we need to embrace God’s design, how Walt got his life back, what was Walt’s encounter with God like, and why Walt fights so hard to reveal the truth. Plus so much more! Episode Summary Why Walt transitioned to living life as a woman at 42The problem with being ‘transgender’Why transgender doesn’t actually existWhat Gender Dysphoria is and isn’tWhat the statistics say about young people wanting to transitionThe corrupt medical industry wanting to trans your childHow to help a child suffering with gender dysphoriaWhy Gender Affirming Care is a dangerous scamWhy we need to embrace God’s designHow Walt got his life backWhat was Walt’s encounter with God likeWhy Walt fights so hard to reveal the truth about gender Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  4. Dr Andrew Browning

    08/25/2025

    Dr Andrew Browning

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Dr Andrew Browning, a Doctor who spends the majority of his time in Africa working in remote, harsh and vastly under-resourced regions. They discuss how Dr Browning became a Christian, why Dr Browning wanted to become a Doctor, his early life, why Africa spoke to Dr Browning, some inspiring stories of women whose lives Dr Browning has helped through fistula surgeries, receiving the call of God at the age of six-years-old, what missionary work is really like, why Dr Browning never wrestled with the burden of being a missionary, the story of Tensa, how faith and medical training work together to glorify God and how you can make a difference in someone’s life. Plus so much more! Episode Summary How Dr Browning became a ChristianWhy Dr Browning wanted to become a DoctorWhat it was like growing up in a strict household with a military fatherWhy Africa specifically spoke to Dr BrowningInspiring stories of women whose lives Dr Browning has changed through fistula surgeriesReceiving the call of God at the age of sixWhat missionary work really looks likeWhy Dr Browning never wrestled with the call of GodThe miraculous story of TensaHow faith and medical training work together to glorify GodHow you can make a difference in someone’s lifeA Doctor in Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  5. Christina Dent

    05/13/2025

    Christina Dent

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Christina Dent, founder of End It For Good, an organisation dedicated to helping those impacted by the harmful effects of drugs. They discuss America’s current drug problem, how Christians should view the drug problem, how Christina became a Christian, why she became so involved in the drug epidemic debate, why some drugs are legal while others aren’t, how becoming a foster mum changed Christina’s life forever, what is the solution to drug addiction, what are the root causes of drug addiction and does prayer work with overcoming drug addiction plus so much more!  Episode Summary The American drug problem How Christians should view drugs according to the Bible How Christina became a Christian Why she became so involved in the drug epidemic debate Why some drugs are legal while others aren’t How becoming a Foster Mum changed Christina’s life forever What is the solution for drug addictionWhat are the root causes of drug addiction Does prayer work with overcoming drug addiction What did Jesus have to say about drugsThe problem with drug laws in America Why Christina’s personal experience with drugs will challenge you How you can find freedom from drugs and thrive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  6. Pastor Lucas Miles

    04/02/2025

    Pastor Lucas Miles

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Lucas Miles about what is means for Christians to uphold the faith, why Pastor Lucas wrote Woke Jesus, what does woke mean, was Jesus woke, why Pastor Lucas pushes back against Christian nationalism, the difference between the Christian left vs the Christian right, should Christians be involved in politics, why some Christians change God’s word, who is the false Messiah destroying Christianity, how Marxism has infiltrated the Christian left, how Pastor Lucas became a Christian. Plus so much more!  Episode Summary Why Pastor Lucas wrote Woke JesusWhat does woke meanWas Jesus wokeWhy Pastor Lucas pushes back against Christian nationalismThe differences between the Christian Left vs the Christian RightShould Christians be involved in politicsWhy some Christians have changed God’s wordWho is the false Messiah destroying Christianity todayHow Marxism has infiltrated the Christian LeftHow Pastor Lucas became Christian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  7. James Orr

    12/19/2024

    James Orr

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion Dr James Orr. They discuss Dr Orr’s early upbringing, why Dr Orr focuses primarily on the Philosophy of Religion, how to not get lost in a circle of reasoning, why philosophy is important to understanding life, what we can learn from ancient Philosophers about Religion and life, how philosophers have interpreted the existence of God, How philosophy helps answer the big questions of life, what Atheists get wrong, why Richard Dawkins was wrong for saying he’s culturally Christian, The main issue with post-modern atheists like Christopher Hitchens and why former atheists are becoming Christians today.  Episode Summary How Dr Orr became a Christian Why he chose to study Philosophy and ReligionHis early upbringing in London How to not get lost in a perpetual cycle of reasoning Why Philosophy is important to understanding life What we can learn today from ancient philosophers about religion and life How ancient philosophers vs modern philosophers interpret the existence of God How philosophy helps answer the big questions of life What Atheists primarily get wrong Why Richard Dawkins was wrong for saying he’s culturally Christian The main issue with post-modern Atheists like Christopher Hitchens Why former Atheists are becoming Christians  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
  8. Pastor Kelly Lohrke

    11/13/2024

    Pastor Kelly Lohrke

    On this episode of The Inspiration Project, Brendan Corr talks to Pastor Kelly Lohrke, pastor of The Cure Church in Kansas City. They discuss Pastor Kelly’s difficult upbringing, growing up on the gang streets of East LA, why Pastor Kelly got into drugs, how long he was a drug addict, why he used to rob people, how God saved him, his miraculous transformation to serving God, what burning your ships means for Christians, why more Christians should strive to serve God more, how Pastor Kelly became a Pastor and the birth of The Cure Church.  Episode Summary Pastor Kelly’s difficult family upbringing Growing up on the gang streets of East LA Why Pastor Kelly got into drugs How long he was a drug addict for Why Pastor Kelly used to Rob peopleHow God saved him from a drug overdose His Miraculous transformation from drug addict to Pastor What Burning Your Ships means for Christians Why more Christians should strive to serve God moreThe Birth of The Cure Church  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
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Welcome to The Inspiration Project, a podcast designed to inspire the next generation of young people through the real world stories of well-known Christians. People who have extraordinary stories of faith, life, tragedy and triumph. People that God has used to achieve great things. We want to inspire the next generation to see that by trusting God, they will achieve His purpose in their life and that through Him, all things are possible. The podcast is hosted by ACC Principal, Mr Brendan Corr, and behind the scenes, ACC Graduate, Jarred Fantom, organises the guests and edits the episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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