Season 2025
Episode Guide
The Uplift: Stories that pop
S2025
E13
Mar 29, 2025
A man gets on one knee to pop the question and a photographer snaps the milestone moment. The only problem is she doesn't know the couple and goes to great lengths to find the newly engaged pair. A Texas artist shows off his unique medium: Popcorn. Plus, three heartwarming stories from David Begnaud.
The Uplift: Doctor hero
S2025
E12
Mar 22, 2025
A Baltimore doctor who doesn't charge his patients realizes it's those patients who have made him a rich man with their generosity towards him. A man who was a refugee from Central Africa builds a new life in the United States as a police officer, author and father. Plus, more good news.
The Uplift: Second chances
S2025
E11
Mar 15, 2025
David Begnaud introduces us to a former inmate who got a second chance and used it to help other formerly incarcerated women. Plus, the story of James Harrison, who saved more than 2.4 million babies by donating blood.
The Uplift: The eagles have landed
S2025
E10
Mar 08, 2025
Two beloved bald eagles named Jackie and Shadow received global attention as they awaited the hatching of their eaglets in Big Bear, California. David Begnaud introduces us to a girl who raised funds to obtain a prosthetic limb called the Hero Arm – and in the process, she became a hero to others. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: A Dynamic Duo
S2025
E9
Mar 01, 2025
A man with cerebral palsy and his racing partner attempt to complete six Abbott World Marathon Majors, with one left: Tokyo. David Begnaud has an update on Trooper the dog, who was rescued after being abandoned ahead of Hurricane Milton. Plus, a behind the scenes look at the Girl Scouts' cookie operation.
The Uplift: A lion's pride
S2025
E8
Feb 22, 2025
A young high school football player proves his worth by being a small but mighty force on his team. David Begnaud shares how that little lion became the pride of his school. A teacher gets what she calls a message from God, delivered by a former student who offered to be her surrogate. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: High school heroes
S2025
E7
Feb 15, 2025
A group of Iowa teens became heroes in the middle of a school day when they saw a stranger in need of help and sprang into action. Then, Stephen and Elizabeth Wampler share their 30-year love story, and how Stephen overcame obstacles while living with cerebral palsy. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: A diamond in the rough
S2025
E6
Feb 08, 2025
A couple returns to their Altadena house after the Los Angeles fires to find a meaningful gem. A man with cerebral palsy and his wife share their love story – and the full life they have led together. Plus, David Begnaud has three good news stories.
The Uplift: The "wow kid"
S2025
E5
Feb 01, 2025
An orchestra's performance receives a surprising reaction from a young boy in the audience – and the single word he uttered made a major impact. Plus, how a Google spreadsheet is helping victims of the California wildfires.
The Uplift: Look for the helpers
S2025
E4
Jan 25, 2025
Amid the Southern California wildfires, we have seen many stories of sorrow and loss – but also of survival and love. In the darkness, there are moments of light. This episode of "The Uplift" is dedicated to those helping victims of the fires – from daring rescues to finding personal ways to offer support.
The Uplift: The Sunrise Guy
S2025
E3
Jan 18, 2025
A Holocaust survivor and a teenage boy form a bond while working together. A Michigan man earns the title of "Sunrise Guy" for his passion for waking up with the sun to take photographs. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: Carter's commitment
S2025
E2
Jan 11, 2025
We look back at former President Jimmy Carter's commitment to Habitat for Humanity and meet a woman who still lives in a so-called "Carter Home" in Baltimore that the late president helped build more than 30 years ago. Plus, more heartwarming news.
The Uplift: Hometown heroes
S2025
E1
Jan 04, 2025
An ultimate frisbee team with a seven-season losing streak learns resilience through their losses. National Guard troops stationed overseas return home just in time for the new year – and one of the sweet homecomings was caught on camera. Plus, more heartwarming news.