Latest Purposeful Podcast Episodes

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How Kindness Can Be A Superpower with Adrienne Bankert

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - November 15, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Our guest this week is the incredible Adrienne Bankert, award-winning national news anchor and host of "Morning in America" on News Nation. With an impressive background that includes five years at ABC News, two Emmys for her work on "Good Morning America," and coverage of global events from To...

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Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Strong & Beautiful Life with Anh Lin

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - November 08, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Today’s guest, Anh Lin, is a celebrated interior stylist known for her captivating designs and thought-provoking writing, including The Abundant Life Devotional Journal. Anh is also the creator of the popular faith and lifestyle blog, Girl And The Word, which has since expanded its influence t...

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The Power of Love in Business; with Alan Wick

Mission Activated - November 07, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes
In this episode, Alan shares his incredible journey, from his early days in a business-owning family to his experiences renting out sound equipment and touring with bands. We delve into how a stroke completely changed Alan's perspective on life and motivated him to keep his promises to himself. ...

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The Power of Love in Business; with Alan Wick

Mission Activated - November 07, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Alan shares his incredible journey, from his early days in a business-owning family to his experiences renting out sound equipment and touring with bands. We delve into how a stroke completely changed Alan's perspective on life and motivated him to keep his promises to himself. ...

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IT IS TIME! My new book "if i don't laugh, i'll cry" is available for preorder!

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - November 01, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
I am beyond excited to announce that after 7+ years in the making, my book, If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came in This Room For, is now available for pre-order. It feels so surreal that this day is here.  Today I...

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Embracing Your Golden Thread for Greater Impact in Business; with Jumana Adler

Mission Activated - October 31, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes
This week’s podcast welcomes Jumana Adler to the show! Jumana is a visionary leader helping corporate and entrepreneur business leaders find fulfilment by connecting with their genius and unlocking the flow of freedom in their lives. Throughout this conversation, Jumana shares her powerful insi...

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Embracing Your Golden Thread for Greater Impact in Business; with Jumana Adler

Mission Activated - October 31, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week’s podcast welcomes Jumana Adler to the show! Jumana is a visionary leader helping corporate and entrepreneur business leaders find fulfilment by connecting with their genius and unlocking the flow of freedom in their lives. Throughout this conversation, Jumana shares her powerful insi...

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How to Build a Resilient Faith with Jay Hewitt

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - October 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
This week, we have an incredible guest, Jay Hewitt, joining us. He is a pastor, author and motivational speaker, and his life journey is nothing short of a remarkable testimony of courage and faith. At the age of 37, Jay was confronted with a devastating diagnosis- terminal brain cancer. Throu...

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Saving Ecosystems, Animals and Oneself: The Journey to Making a Difference; with Kabel Vafiopulous

Mission Activated - October 24, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Kabel is an individual who has faced challenging situations in his life, and he embodies the power of living purposefully and believing in oneself. Kabel begins by sharing his own personal journey and a life-changing moment when he experienced a stroke. This event taught him the fragility of li...

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Saving Ecosystems, Animals and Oneself: The Journey to Making a Difference; with Kabel Vafiopulous

Mission Activated - October 24, 2023 06:00 - 54 minutes
Kabel is an individual who has faced challenging situations in his life, and he embodies the power of living purposefully and believing in oneself. Kabel begins by sharing his own personal journey and a life-changing moment when he experienced a stroke. This event taught him the fragility of li...

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How to Seek Godly Wisdom with Jay Kim

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - October 18, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Our guest this week is the remarkable Jay Kim, who serves as the lead pastor at West Gate Church in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, and a teacher in residence at Vintage Faith Church in Santa Cruz. Jay is not only a gifted pastor, but a seasoned writer, having authored several books, in...

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Why Our Time Is of Great Value; with Monique Lindner

Mission Activated - October 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In our latest episode of "6 Star Leaders," we had the privilege of interviewing Monique Lindner, also known as the "time alchemist." Monique is a German-born entrepreneur who has traveled to 45 countries and lived and worked in 9 of them.  She has developed the revolutionary time method and has...

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Why Our Time Is of Great Value; with Monique Lindner

Mission Activated - October 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
In our latest episode of "6 Star Leaders," we had the privilege of interviewing Monique Lindner, also known as the "time alchemist." Monique is a German-born entrepreneur who has traveled to 45 countries and lived and worked in 9 of them.  She has developed the revolutionary time method and has...

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How to Reach the Next Generation for Christ with Rachael Powell

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - October 11, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation with Rachael Powell, the Chief Communications Officer of Passages. Passages is an organization with a remarkable mission – they've brought over 10,000 Christian college students to Israel while helping them to grow as leaders and caring comm...

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The Creative Process that Produces Meaningful Work; with James Daniel

Mission Activated - October 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, we met with James Daniel: a UK-based copywriter and lifelong creative.  James shares his journey of becoming a successful copywriter, from his early struggles with writing to finding his niche in the industry.  James delves into the psychology of language, the processes of sem...

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The Creative Process that Produces Meaningful Work; with James Daniel

Mission Activated - October 10, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
In this episode, we met with James Daniel: a UK-based copywriter and lifelong creative.  James shares his journey of becoming a successful copywriter, from his early struggles with writing to finding his niche in the industry.  James delves into the psychology of language, the processes of sem...

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How to Pray for Your Children from Head to Toe with Sharon Jaynes

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - October 04, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Today I’m so excited to be joined by the remarkable Sharon Jaynes, a renowned international speaker and best-selling author of 26 books with nearly 1 million copies sold. She's a prominent voice in the global faith community, having served as the former Vice President of Proverbs 31 Ministries a...

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Episode 26 - Tricia Miller: A journey through professional success

Industry Leader's Journey - October 04, 2023 06:54 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Through this podcast episode, Tricia shares how her career journey and professional path have been highly influenced by a life full of optimism.

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A Blueprint for Building Muscle and Wealth; with Zac Mason

Mission Activated - October 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
My guest this week is Zac Mason: a former bodybuilder and personal trainer who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve personal growth and inspire others.  Zac shares his journey of stepping out from under his father's shadow and starting his own path. We delve into Zac's experiences in bod...

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A Blueprint for Building Muscle and Wealth; with Zac Mason

Mission Activated - October 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour
My guest this week is Zac Mason: a former bodybuilder and personal trainer who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve personal growth and inspire others.  Zac shares his journey of stepping out from under his father's shadow and starting his own path. We delve into Zac's experiences in bod...

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How Difficult Childhoods Prepare Us For Healthy Relationships with Ike Miller

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - September 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Today we’re celebrating seven – yes seven! – years of producing this podcast and want to take a quick second to thank YOU for being a part of the show, reaching out, listening, and giving us the motivation to keep producing new shows. We are excited to welcome on Ike Miller, a pastor who helpe...

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Embrace Confidence and Be 6 Star; with Natalie King

Mission Activated - September 26, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes
In this episode, Natalie King sheds light on how confidence has been greatly diminished in many individuals over the past three years, leaving them merely surviving instead of thriving. However, she firmly believes that everyone has the potential to unlock their inner confidence and achieve any ...

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Embrace Confidence and Be 6 Star; with Natalie King

Mission Activated - September 26, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode, Natalie King sheds light on how confidence has been greatly diminished in many individuals over the past three years, leaving them merely surviving instead of thriving. However, she firmly believes that everyone has the potential to unlock their inner confidence and achieve any ...

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How to Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Morgan Cutlip

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - September 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Every parent struggles with maintaining their own identity while also trying to pour all their energy into being a mother or a father. Our guest this week knows all about that. Dr. Morgan Cutlip knows what it feels like to lose yourself in motherhood and she’s been determined to help others navi...

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Ditching Addiction for a Life of Purpose; with Shannan Mondor

Mission Activated - September 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour
In this episode we met with Shannan Mondor, a bestselling author, podcast host, public speaker, and coach who has overcome what many would consider insurmountable challenges.  Her journey from addiction and generational addiction to finding her true purpose is a testament to the power of the hu...

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Ditching Addiction for a Life of Purpose; with Shannan Mondor

Mission Activated - September 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode we met with Shannan Mondor, a bestselling author, podcast host, public speaker, and coach who has overcome what many would consider insurmountable challenges.  Her journey from addiction and generational addiction to finding her true purpose is a testament to the power of the hu...

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How to Get Past Your Past with Jason VanRuler

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - September 13, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
What if your past could become your passageway to true connection? This week, we welcome the author of Get Past Your Past, Jason VanRuler. Jason opens up about his journey from a broken home and the struggle trying to avoid repeating those same patterns. He brings insights on healing, the power ...

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Nurturing Mental Health for Success in Business & Life; with Dr Traci Potterf

Mission Activated - September 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour
In this episode we met with Dr. Traci Potterf, a renowned functional health practitioner and expert in anxiety management.  Growing up in the medical world, with her father being a psychiatrist, Dr. Potterf brings a wealth of early exposure and insights into the stigmatized perception of mental...

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Nurturing Mental Health for Success in Business & Life; with Dr Traci Potterf

Mission Activated - September 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode we met with Dr. Traci Potterf, a renowned functional health practitioner and expert in anxiety management.  Growing up in the medical world, with her father being a psychiatrist, Dr. Potterf brings a wealth of early exposure and insights into the stigmatized perception of mental...

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The Enneagram & Marriage with Christa Hardin

Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? - September 06, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
I am so excited to be joined by Christa Hardin this week, founder of Reflections Counseling Center and the host of the immensely popular Enneagram and Marriage podcast, which has over a million downloads. For over two decades, Christa has been helping couples find renewal and happiness together....