Episodes
The Secret Santa of Kansas City: A Tale of Unseen Kindness
Matthew McInnis tells the heartwarming tale of Larry Stewart, whose journey into becoming Kansas City's Secret Santa stemmed from his own struggles. Fired and broke, a gesture at a diner in 1979 sparked Stewart's vow to help ...
Kindness and a backpack: A Homeless Man's Integrity
In this episode we examine a stunning act of honesty by a homeless man. We look at the integrity it took and the inspiring effects it had on others. Join us for a look at kindness and a backpack.
Choosing Kindness: A man and his dog
In this podcast episode from 'Empire of Kindness,' host Matthew McInnis shares a heartfelt story about enacting kindness towards a man and his dog. Stopping at a traffic light, Matthew encountered a man with a straightforward...
The Kindness of Pope Francis
In a special episode of The Empire of Kindness, we take a look at a modern icon of the pursuit of kindness. Pope Francis' passing will have a profound effect on millions of people. Maybe there are some things we can learn fro...
Sin City
Never forget that kindness can be found anywhere. This time we look at a surprising place to find and practice kindness: a casino.
Kindness is real too
In the Empire of Kindness podcast, host Matthew McInnis explores the importance of kindness in everyday interactions, focusing on customer service. Drawing on his years of experience, he illustrates how leading with empathy c...
Why kindness?
Welcome to The Empire of Kindness, where we explore the nature, value, and practice of kindness. Today we look at the basic value of kindness and why it matters. This is the start of our journey to see, hear, and record our e...