On November 1, 2026, a plane crash in South Florida took the lives of nine people. In the final moments before the aircraft went down, a message was transmitted from the cockpit: "We're out of time." In this solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe reflects on that tragedy and the truth those four words hold for every one of us: none of us knows how much time we have left. This isn't an episode about fearing death. It's about appreciating life, the people who love us, and the ordinary moments we too easily take for granted...

Entrepreneur Jermaine Ee joins Kevin Lowe on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration to share an inspirational story about overcoming adversity, family and legacy. Jermaine went from a struggling teenager sent from Malaysia to America, facing bullying, loneliness and the risk of not graduating high school, to building successful businesses. The heart of his story is the trip he took with his mother to Salzburg, Austria, fulfilling a dream she had carried since childhood because of The Sound of Music. Jermaine explains how conversations with his mother, some started with help from ChatGPT, inspired him to create HeirLight, an estate-planning app that...

At 17, Kevin Lowe had life-saving surgery for a brain tumor that left him completely blind. In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, released for the 23rd anniversary of that surgery, Kevin's mother, Teresa, tells what it was like to watch her son go blind suddenly: years of pushing doctors for answers, the MRI results, the moment she realized he could no longer see, and the fear of bringing him home to a completely different life. It's a family's story of overcoming adversity, faith through hard times and finding hope when love can't fix what's broken, and it ends with...

In this solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, recorded as the anniversary of his October 28 brain surgery approaches, blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe looks back on 23 years of life after blindness and post-traumatic growth, and pays tribute to the five people who carried him through it: his mom, dad, sister, Nana and Papa. Kevin shares everyday memories and an emotional thank-you, then challenges listeners to recognize the unsung heroes in their own lives and tell them how much they matter, before another day passes.

What if tomorrow came, and you never got the chance...

Resilience speaker and author Kate Gladdin joins Kevin Lowe on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration to talk about grief, resilience and finding hope after losing two family members. At 20, Kate lost her older sister, Nicole, in an accident while Nicole was traveling in Thailand. Years later, her mother, Julie, was struck and killed by a driver while crossing the street with the walk signal. Kate shares how she turned her sister's memory into a foundation that has reached hundreds of thousands of young people, why she's advocating to change Wyoming law, and what overcoming adversity looks like when there are no...

Blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe celebrated his 40th birthday with nine laps around Daytona International Speedway at roughly 170 miles per hour. In this solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, he shares the life lesson he took from that NASCAR driving experience: how loosening your grip on what happens next helps you become present, grateful and fully alive in the life you're living right now.

GO INSIDE the NASCAR Driving Experience with Kevin Lowe!

What if the secret to feeling more alive isn’t gaining more control over your life—but learning to loos...

After a brain tumor left half of John Kippen's face paralyzed, he spent 12 years hiding from the world. In this encore of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, John tells Kevin Lowe how a pocket square named Henry reconnected him with his childhood love of magic and started a transformation that brought him back into the spotlight and onto the TEDx stage. It's a story of overcoming adversity and of no longer letting your scars, visible or invisible, decide your worth.

What if the part of yourself you’ve spent years trying to hide could become the ve...

When life gets hard, is what you turn to helping you cope, or helping you avoid your life? In this solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe explores the thin line between escape and refuge, drawing on his recent conversations with surfers Alastair Thompson and Charles Webb. Their very different journeys back to the ocean show how the same thing, from work and scrolling to a favorite hobby, can either pull you away from yourself or help you return to life stronger.

What if the thing you keep turning to...

Feeling stuck while everyone around you seems to be moving forward? In this encore from the Grit, Grace, & Inspiration archive, originally released as episode 112 in August 2022, Kevin Lowe uses the image of a surfer waiting for the next wave to show why feeling stuck doesn't mean your opportunity is gone, and how to stay positive, stay ready and keep showing up while you wait for yours.

Pulled from the Grit, Grace, & Inspiration archive: This episode was originally released in August 2022, but the message may be even more relevant today...

Have you ever...

At 19, surfer Charles Webb was paralyzed from the chest down in a motorcycle accident. In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, he tells Kevin Lowe about the more than two decades that followed, including drugs, an arrest and years of rebuilding, until one phone call and one sentence, "You could get back in the water," led him to an adaptive paddleboard, adaptive surfing and a new community. Today Charles is the founder of the Stoke for Life Foundation, giving other adaptive athletes the same opportunity that changed his life.

What do you do when...

Alastair Thompson has lived on five continents, built businesses and surfed for decades, until he realized some of all that movement was really running. In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, the author of A Surfer's Guide to Enlightenment talks with Kevin Lowe about fear, anger, resentment, love, loss, faith and forgiveness, and how the ocean became the place where he stopped escaping himself and started understanding himself.

What if the thing you keep running from is the very thing that could finally set you free?

Alastair Thompson has lived on five...

As summer ends and routines return, it's easy to feel the joy of summer slipping away. In this bonus episode of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe challenges you to keep the habits, relationships and simple moments that made summer feel good, and adapt them so they still fit when work and school take over again.

As summer vacations end, kids head back to school, schedules fill up, and everyday routines return, it’s easy to feel like the freedom and joy of summer are disappearing with them. But maybe th...

What if the answer you're looking for isn't in another podcast, book or expert, but in the silence you keep trying to fill? In the final episode of the 12-week Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe challenges listeners to turn off the podcast, consume a little less and make room for silence, where clarity, ideas and your next right step can finally be heard.

What if the answer you’ve been searching for isn’t hiding in another podcast, book, expert, or piece of advice—but in the silence you keep trying...

What if the life you're working so hard to build is causing you to miss the life you're already living? In week 11 of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe asks an uncomfortable question: "What am I doing all of this for?" He shares the story of entrepreneur and podcaster Adam Schaeuble, whose answer in a mastermind group full of big financial goals changed the whole conversation, and reminds us that time is the one thing we can never get back.

What if the life you’re working so hard to bu...

Feeling behind, or wondering whether you've missed your chance? In this Summer Shift episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe shares why an unexpected detour doesn't mean failure, and how setbacks often redirect us toward opportunities we never could have planned. You'll learn how to stop measuring your life by the road you lost and start embracing the one you're on.

What if the biggest setback in your life isn't the end of your story—but rather the plot twist that leads you to exactly where you're meant to be?

If you've be...

Is a mistake from your past still making you question whether you deserve a better future? In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe shows how to forgive yourself for past mistakes, release the weight of shame and stop letting yesterday control tomorrow. He confronts three lies that keep people trapped in regret and shares a simple exercise to begin letting go.

What mistake from your past still makes you question whether you deserve a better future?

Maybe it was a failure, a bad decision, a relationship you damaged, or a...

What good is winning if you no longer recognize the person who crossed the finish line? In week 8 of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe uses a memorable sandcastle competition at the beach to show why success built on shortcuts, selfishness or sabotage leaves you empty, and how to pursue big goals with ambition and integrity without losing yourself.

What good is reaching the finish line first if you no longer recognize—or respect—the person who crossed it?

We live in a world obsessed with winning.

Ge...

Whether you feel trapped by debt, a draining job, a difficult relationship, fear or health challenges, the thing you're really chasing may be freedom. In episode 454 of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe explores what personal freedom really means, and how losing his sight changed his understanding of independence, choice and the freedoms no circumstance can take away.

What if the thing you’re really chasing isn’t more money, a better job, or a different life—but instead something bigger than all of that?

I'm talking about freedom!

It’s...

Rich Ingram went from living in a tent in the dead of winter to losing his arm while deployed overseas, and then went back to serve. In this encore of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, originally released as episode 303 in July 2024, Rich shares with Kevin Lowe the mindset and strategies that helped him move from surviving to thriving, and how he turned the toughest moments of his life into stepping stones.

In this powerful episode, originally published on July 4, 2024 as episode 303, Kevin Lowe sits down with Rich Ingram, a man whose life story is a testament...

Feeling restless, or like you've hit a plateau? In week 6 of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe tells the story of his mom's decades-old ponytail palm, which spent years confined to a pot until one simple change unlocked the growth it was always capable of. The personal growth lesson: maybe you're not stuck. Maybe you've simply outgrown where you are.

If you've been feeling restless, unfulfilled, or like you've hit a plateau, this episode may give you the perspective shift you've been searching for.

In the 6TH week...

Are your "what if" questions helping you or hurting you? In week 5 of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe shows how questions like "What if I fail?" quietly train us to expect disappointment, and how one mindset shift, asking "What if it does work out?", creates room for hope, growth and possibility. He also explains why fear so often disguises itself as being practical or realistic.

Maybe me and you have just been asking ourselves the wrong question all along... We thought we were just being realistic, but in actuality...

Why can't you move on from a loss, a heartbreak or a hard season, even years later? In week 4 of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe uses the image of standing in the ocean as big waves roll in to show that healing isn't about getting over it. It's about learning to move through it, one step at a time, until even life's biggest waves can become sources of strength.

If you've ever wondered why you still can't "move on" from something that happened months—or even years—ago, this epis...

What dream have you been standing beside, too afraid to take the next step? In week 3 of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe uses the image of standing beside a cold swimming pool to explore the gap between knowing what you want and going after it, whether it's a career move, a health goal, a business or a creative project, and why waiting until you feel ready may be what's holding you back.

Stuck Standing on the Edge of Something Great... But Scared to Jump In?

Be honest...

The next 90 days will pass whether you're intentional or not. In week 2 of the Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe takes you on a mental trip to the beach and asks the question at the heart of personal growth: what are you building with your life? He explains why meaningful lives are built the way great sandcastles are, one bucket at a time.

Summer has a way of slipping through our fingers. One minute it's Memorial Day weekend. The next, kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and we're...

Have you gotten so used to surviving that you've forgotten what it feels like to enjoy your life? In the kickoff of the 12-week Summer Shift series on Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe shares a perspective shift to help you break free from autopilot and survival mode, slow down, and reconnect with fun, presence and gratitude before another season slips away.

Have you gotten so used to merely surviving life that you’ve forgotten what it feels like to actually enjoy it?

As summer begins, this episode is your wake-up call to st...

At 20, Kate Gladdin received the phone call no one is ever prepared for: her older sister, Nicole, had been in a devastating accident while traveling in Thailand. In this encore of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, originally released in October 2025, the Australian speaker, author and resilience advocate talks with Kevin Lowe about grief, healing and finding hope after loss, and about choosing to live fully in honor of the people we love.

What would you do if your phone rang at 3:37AM… and within hours, your entire life changed forever?

In this deeply emotional an...

Amber Emily Smith and her husband were building their dream life and raising three children when they lost their son, River. In this encore of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, a listener favorite originally released in October 2025 and brought back for Mother's Day, Amber talks with Kevin Lowe about the grief that followed, the unexpected miracle that came next, and what happens when faith becomes more than something you say you believe.

What if the life you loved… the family you built… and the future you imagined suddenly came crashing down all around you?

Whet...

Melissa Strong had about 20 seconds to realize she was dying. She had been electrocuted, frozen in place, fully awake and unable to escape. In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Melissa walks Kevin Lowe through the path that led to that moment, the long and grueling recovery that followed, and who she chose to become because of it. It's a story of overcoming adversity, and it ends with a custom song created from this conversation.

What would you do if you had 20 seconds to realize you were dying… and couldn’t do anything to stop...

You don't have to "get over it" to start moving forward. In this solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe explains how grief and growth can work together, which is at the heart of post-traumatic growth. He shares three mindset shifts, grace, growth and gratitude, that help you move forward without pretending nothing happened, and why you never have to choose between grieving and growing.

Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car, staring straight ahead, thinking…

“This is not where I thought my life would be.”

M...

What do you do when life isn't what you planned? In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe explains why the hardest part of starting over is often letting go of the life you imagined, and why we struggle more with unmet expectations than with reality itself. He shares a simple three-step framework for moving forward, and a reminder that just because life looks different doesn't mean it can't still be good.

Have you ever looked at your life and thought… “This isn’t what I planned.” Not even close. Maybe something changed. Maybe so...

If God is real, why do bad things happen? In this encore of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, originally released in April 2025 as an Easter special, blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe shares three stories from his own life, from hospital waiting rooms to nights of unanswered prayers, and what they taught him about faith through hard times: faith isn't about having an easy life, but about finding strength, healing and grace in the middle of hardship.

Have you ever felt like life’s pain is too heavy to bear? That in your darkest moments, as unanswered pr...

Colin Potts lost his brother to suicide, became the caregiver for his dying mother, and then faced a life-altering physical challenge that cost him his leg. In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Colin talks with Kevin Lowe about caregiver burnout, grief and the moments when giving up feels like the only option, and why he chose to take one more step anyway. His story was also turned into a song, "One More Step," by K-Lowe Music.

CLICK TO HEAR THIS SAME STORY TURNED INTO A SONG: One More Step by K-Lowe Music!

After attending the memorial service of a 12-year-old girl named Jenna, Kevin Lowe was left with a question he couldn't shake: if she could leave behind that much love and impact in just 12 years, what are we doing with the time we've been given? In this solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin reflects on what truly makes a life meaningful, and why love should be spoken now instead of waiting for the right time.

What would you do differently today if you truly understood that life isn’t measured in time—but in the...

Reginald D. grew up with deep emotional pain, bullying, poverty and painful labels spoken over him from a young age, until repeated dreams made it clear that God was calling him into ministry. In this encore of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Reginald talks with Kevin Lowe about overcoming rejection, healing from childhood wounds and walking boldly in his calling, and why your past doesn't disqualify your future.

This may be one of the most life-changing conversations you ever hear. Today's #FanFav episode explores one man's story that reveals how you can still move forward even...

After surviving a diagnosis, a divorce, a job loss or another life-altering challenge, you'd expect life to feel normal again. But for many people, the fear stays long after the crisis ends. In episode 437 of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe explains why your brain stays stuck in survival mode, and shares four practical mindset shifts to help you stop waiting for the other shoe to drop and start living again.

Your brain learned how to survive the storm, but it hasn't learned how to survive the calm. Today, we begin the process to change...

Have you ever sat in your car, hand on the wheel, knowing you have to walk into something hard but feeling like you can't? In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe calls it the "parking garage moment," when exhaustion and fear hit at once and quitting feels easier than continuing. He shares a mindset shift that redefines strength and three practical strategies to help you take the next step.

Have you ever sat in your car, knowing you need to walk into something difficult—but feeling like you just can’t do it?<...

At 18, Steve Garraty was partying hard and heading nowhere good, until a grapefruit-sized tumor led to a Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis and 10 grueling months of chemotherapy. In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, the author of Greatfruit: How Cancer Led to Living a More Fruitful Life tells Kevin Lowe how the diagnosis that seemed like devastation became his second chance, and how it reshaped him into a better husband, father, leader and man of faith.

Sometimes life doesn’t ask for your permission before it changes direction. One day you’re running full speed towa...

What if the advice to "be realistic" is what's holding your life back? In this solo episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, blind motivational speaker Kevin Lowe explores reckless optimism: the decision to act with hope before certainty shows up. He explains why it isn't naive or toxic positivity, and shares mindset strategies to help you think bigger, act faster and stop shrinking your dreams to avoid disappointment.

What if the advice to “be realistic” is the very thing holding your life back?

In this transformative episode, Kevin Lowe explores the moment everything chan...

What if you're unhappy because you're trying so hard to be happy? In this listener-favorite encore of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe explains why chasing happiness directly can backfire, and shares what to focus on instead, including the five-part SPIRE framework and simple daily practices that build lasting joy.

What if the reason you’re unhappy… is because you’re trying so hard to be happy?

Most of us wake up wanting to “feel happy,” yet research shows that chasing happiness directly can actually make us more frustrated and discouraged.

So, if you...

After nearly dying in a barbershop chair, Kevin Lowe came away with one mindset shift that suddenly meant more than ever: choosing to love a little bigger. In this episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin shares the real story behind his medical scare and what it taught him about gratitude, connection and legacy, along with practical ways to love bigger without becoming a pushover or losing your boundaries.

Listen to This Episode's Song: Love a Little Bigger by K-Lowe Music

What if tomorrow could feel different... not because life changes... But because...