The Passion + Purpose Podcast invites you to discover how you can use your passion for the ultimate purpose—to bring God glory. Hosted by Louie Giglio, bestselling author of Don’t Give the Enemy A Seat At Your Table and Global Pastor of Passion City Church. He invites his friends from diverse spheres of life—scientists, business leaders, pastors, artists and more to spark vision on how listeners can leverage their life for what matters most.
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Hi. I'm Jonathan Sheehan. I spent two years making this short film. This podcast should be listen to while watching the film which is on youtube, under D.T.A short Irish film. This covers making of, part 2 will cover post production. Thank you, pleas listen hope you enjoy!
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After exploring the world and embracing adventure often in my teens and twenties, I realized the shift to motherhood and a professional career was threatening the amount of adventure that showed up in my life. I responded by reframing the destination to a journey. In designing a life of adventure we nurtured the creation of new experiences, challenged the status quo, and tested our risk tolerance. 10 years and 3 children later, these intentional family adventures were far greater than any de ...
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Mental Health, Marriage, and the Miracle of Being Used by God with Louie + Shelley Giglio Pt 1
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44:23Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with his wife, Shelley Giglio, for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to walk through dark seasons together while leading both a ministry and a family. Together, they open up about the power of presence in marriage, how to support a spouse facing difficulty, and the importance of building a life anchored in t…
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Mental Health, Marriage, and the Miracle of Being Used by God with Louie + Shelley Pt 2
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32:59In part two of this conversation, Pastor Louie and Shelley Giglio continue their discussion, diving into their journey of discovering their calling and how they work to create things that carry eternal significance. Shelley shares how she has discovered the intersection of faith and work, and how living with an eternal perspective shapes her daily …
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Blessed Are the Spiraling with Levi Lusko
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31:17Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with Levi Lusko to talk about mental health, healing from grief, and how to keep moving forward when life spirals out of control. In a conversation marked by honesty and hope, Levi shares the personal journey behind his latest book, Blessed Are the Spiraling, and how Jesus met him in the darkest place. Together, they e…
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Digital Detox, Depression, and the Discipline of Slowing Down with Hannah Brencher
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43:10Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with author and speaker Hannah Brencher for a powerful conversation on passion, purpose, and the pursuit of healing your mental health. Together, they talk about Hannah’s journey with mental health, the distinction between mental illness and mental health, and the hope that comes with meeting God in the dark. Hannah sh…
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Wrestling With Worry and Winning the War in Your Mind with Craig Groeschel
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42:18Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with Craig Groeschel to discuss winning the war in our minds and how to take back control of our thoughts through the power of God’s Word. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Craig shares how he’s learned to replace lies with truth, renew his mindset, and fight anxiety and burnout as a leader. They explore how…
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137 | Moving abroad with the Appino Family
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35:06Welcome to Ordinary Sherpa, the podcast dedicated to helping families embrace adventure, challenge the status quo, and design a life that aligns with their values. I’m your host, Heidi Dusek, and today, we’re diving into a topic that’s both exhilarating and daunting—moving abroad with your family. After years of exploring the U.S. and traveling the…
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Wanting the Unwanted God | Jon Tyson | Passion 2025
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42:51Jon Tyson challenges this generation with the most pivotal question in human existence, setting the course for the rest of your life: do you want God, or do you not want Him? He teaches us how to build a culture that wants God and identifies the cost and consequences of our choice to either follow God or reject Him. — VERSES // Jeremiah 2:5, Jeremi…
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Faithful and Strong | Dr. Crawford Loritts | Passion 2025
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46:20What do you do when you don't sense the affirmation of God's presence? In this talk from Dr. Crawford Loritts, he challenges us to look beyond our feelings and walk moment by moment with Christ—providing seven sources that will fuel our love for Jesus and help us finish strong. — VERSES // Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 95:6-7, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:…
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The Thread of Glory | Louie Giglio | Passion 2025
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1:06:31Have you ever wondered why you exist and what all of this is for? Louie Giglio leads us on a journey through scripture and into outer space to answer those very questions. — VERSES // Genesis 1:1, Psalm 90:2, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 148:1-13, Genesis 1:26, Acts 7:2-3, Psalm 106:7-8, Exodus 33:22, Isaiah 42:8, Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 43:7, Habakkuk 2:14, Isai…
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Don't Listen to Everything You Hear | Christine Caine | Passion 2025
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47:15Kicking off Passion 2025, Christine Caine emphasizes the importance of knowing our identity in Christ and being rooted in the Word of God. This generation is tempted to look to social media and compare ourselves to others, but Christine urges us to put on our noise-canceling headphones to drown out the voices around us so that we can more clearly h…
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Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers | Levi Lusko | Passion 2025
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45:59In this talk, join Levi Lusko as he unpacks the enormous truth found in one of the shortest parables Jesus ever told. He helps us see that the hidden treasure is never-ending and we will never come to the end of God beckoning us to go all in. — VERSES // Matthew 13:44 — Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more messages and videos: / @p…
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As hopelessness, despair, and depression are on the rise, the need for hope is more desperate than ever. In this powerful talk, Jackie Hill Perry shifts the narrative that hope coincides with our circumstances, teaching that our hope instead completely hinges on the resurrection of Christ. — VERSES // Psalm 42:11, 1 Samuel 17:37, 1 Corinthians 15:1…
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Are You Hiding From God? | Sadie Robertson Huff | Passion 2025
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36:38If you're hiding from God, you're never going to reach the fullness of what He has for you. In this talk from Sadie Robertson Huff, she encourages those of us hiding from God to instead follow and obey Him, pushing against the impulse to run in the opposite direction and pursue ourselves. — VERSES // Matthew 13:44 — Subscribe to Passion Conference’…
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Don’t Let Shame Steal Your Story | Ben Stuart | Passion 2025
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32:01Join Ben Stuart as he explores what it means to come back to Jesus after falling short, even after committing your life to Him. Through the life of Peter, we see how Jesus responds to our failures with love and restoration. — VERSES // John 21 — Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more messages and videos: / @passionconferences — For k…
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Louie Giglio introduces the talks from Passion 2025 on the Passion + Purpose Podcast, calling all of us to leverage our lives for what truly matters—bringing glory to God. – SUBSCRIBE to our channel to watch more conversations with Louie Giglio on the Passion + Purpose Podcast. Subscribe to the Passion + Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts o…
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Fake Faith Won't Fight | Jonathan Pokluda | Passion 2025
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39:20Jonathan Pokluda opens up Ephesians 6 to show us what it truly means to walk with the full armor of God on. In a world of counterfeits, these elements help us recognize if someone calling themselves a believer is marked by Christ in how they live their lives. — VERSES // Ephesians 6:10-18 — Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more mess…
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Have You Heard of The Room Where It Happened? | Earl McClellan | Passion 2025
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49:56Earl McClellan speaks about the Holy Spirit, pleading with us not to neglect the Spirit in our lives but to embrace Him so that we can live out the plans and purposes He has for us. We must not disregard this glorious gift that was given to us to help bring followers of Jesus together for His glory. — VERSES // Acts 1:12-14, Acts 1:3-8, Genesis 1:1…
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Creating Rhythms of Renewal and Contending for Revival with Jon Tyson
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42:17What does it look like to live at a sacred pace? How can we contend for a move of God in this generation? How do you discern your God-given calling in life? In this episode of the Passion + Purpose Podcast, Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with Pastor Jon Tyson to explore these questions and more. Jon shares his practical habits for maintaining a sacr…
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Embracing Bible Literacy and Exploring Revelation with Jen Wilkin
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37:10Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with Jen Wilkin to discuss how Christians can love God more by growing in their knowledge of His Word. They explore the importance of Bible literacy and practical ways to develop a consistent habit of reading Scripture. Jen shares what inspired her passion for inviting believers into a deep understanding and love of Go…
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Remaining Rooted in God’s Word with Jonathan Pokluda
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41:35Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with his friend, Pastor Jonathan Pokluda, for a powerful conversation on staying rooted in God’s Word, overcoming spiritual warfare, and contending for a move of God in this generation. They discuss everything from how God is moving in the next generation right now, to how we can keep a fresh love for Scripture and dis…
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Daily Rhythms of Discipline and Discipleship with Priscilla Shirer
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36:39In this episode, Pastor Louie talks with Priscilla Shirer about the daily rhythms she practices to deepen her relationship with God and thrive in the roles He has entrusted to her. They explore the distinction between cultural Christianity and true discipleship, emphasizing the vital role discipleship plays in spiritual growth. Priscilla also share…
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Pursuing Perseverance in Your Purpose with Max Lucado
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37:54Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with his friend, Pastor Max Lucado, to talk about what it means to live out your passion and purpose in every sphere of your life. They discuss everything from the daily routines and rhythms that draw them closer to the Lord, to fighting anxiety, to overcoming church hurt, to the moment that they felt clarity in their …
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136 | International Gap Year with Teens via the_Axplorers
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51:38I didn’t know the concept of a gap year was available to me. As a mom in my 40’s with 3 school aged kids I thought I missed out. There weren’t many examples of families taking a mid-life break from professional careers and taking kids out of school to travel. The examples I had found were existing entrepreneurs and homeschool families. We were entr…
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135 | Building a Business that Supports Your Lifestyle with Jacque Hopkins
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51:40Much like our guest today, my motivation for pursuing gap year life was not that I hated my job. I just had a vision for something bigger and a window of opportunity with my kids that seemed like it might be closing. When we started to get really serious about Gap Year Life it was pretty obvious that our life didn’t cost that much. I didn’t need to…
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In this episode, we explore our family's transformative journey of 466 days of travel and the lessons we learned along the way. Discover how our gap year experience reshaped our outlook on life and home. Tune in to hear about cultivating a home filled with adventure, self-directed learning, and the joys of living with less while gaining more. Websi…
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Calling on Heaven: Pure Hearts and Open Hands with the Huffs
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49:35Pastor Louie and Shelley close out this season with a conversation with their good friends, Sadie and Christian Huff. Together, they talk about how to prepare for events like Passion 2024 with purity and humility, anticipating divine interruption, and the unexpected journey of discovering God’s purpose for their lives. — ABOUT SADIE AND CHRISTIAN H…
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Why Doing a Stadium Event Takes a Move of God and a Strong Team (Again)
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56:25Pastor Louie Giglio is joined by three team members who lead the Passion movement: Shelley Giglio, Brad Jones, and Misty Paige. Together, they talk through what it takes to execute large events like Passion 2024 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They share about the necessary collision between excellence, faith, and provision. Giving God all the glory, the…
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Gen Z + Spiritual Awakening with Jonathan Pokluda
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47:38Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with his friend, Pastor Jonathan Pokluda, to reflect on how the weight of God’s glory fell on Passion 2024. They cover everything from the skepticism of Gen Z, to the search for Truth, to the pursuit of passion + purpose, and how Jesus offers a life of deep meaning and delight. — ABOUT JONATHAN POKLUDA Jonathan Pokluda…
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The Way, The Truth, and The Life | Jonathan Pokluda | Passion 2024
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37:59Does the truth compromise your lifestyle? Jonathan Pokluda presses into the importance of believing the truth (God) that brings us life rather than accepting a lie that will cost us in the form of our death. This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. — VERSES // John 10:4, John 14, Colossians 1:16, John 8:32, Acts 4…
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We need to say 'no deal' to the enemy because we've already said yes to the glorious savior, Jesus Christ, and we have given our hearts and lives over to him. Earl McClellan teaches us to avoid the shortcuts we may be tempted to take in life and instead fix our eyes on the Savior for the long haul, giving Him all of us. This talk is from Passion 20…
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This Too Shall Last | Levi Lusko | Passion 2024
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39:30Levi Lusko recounts the loss of his daughter Lenya, encouraging those facing tremendous hardship to shift their focus to the wonders of heaven, the weight of glory, the Word of God, and the wounds and worth of Jesus. Our pain produces glory, and our heartbreak leads us to freedom for us and others around us. This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Me…
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How Do You Know God Is Real? | Sadie Robertson Huff | Passion 2024
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36:03Sadie Robertson Huff addresses the desperate need for a generation to know the Word of God. After presenting the Scripture as one complete story, she reminds us that our hardship is evidence of His faithfulness, and the character of who He is in the Word exhibits how real He is. When we face trials, we can be comforted in the generations before us,…
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It's A New Thing | Christine Caine | Passion 2024
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43:05Do we have eyes to see what God is doing? Or are we missing it, focusing on all the distractions before us? In this talk, Christine Caine reminds us to stop amid the busyness to see how God has never stopped moving in our lives. We can remember what He has done and celebrate it through generations. This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Mercedes-Ben…
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The Cross-referenced Life | Louie Giglio | Passion 2024
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59:48At Passion 2024 Pastor Louie Giglio invites us to shift our eyes to Christ in a world trying to earn righteousness, letting guilt and shame become the narrative, and attempting to control our futures. We can let the pressure fall at the foot of the cross, the only thing able to dwarf our obsession with the world and the only thing with the power to…
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Revealing the Secrets of the Kingdom | Ben Stuart | Passion 2024
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38:45In this talk, Ben Stuart reminds us that sincerity precedes the supernatural. We must stop and ask ourselves if we have a deep desire and hunger to know the King or if we are just seeking the benefits of the kingdom. Do we actually know the Jesus that we claim to love? This talk is from Passion 2024 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. — VE…
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Calling on Heaven: Leading and Lingering in the Throne Room with Passion Music
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51:06“If you create space, holy space, God will fill it.” – Louie Giglio Pastor Louie sits down with Passion Music to discuss all the indescribable ways God moved at Passion 2024 and how they stewarded those holy moments. Kristian Stanfill, Brett Younker, and Melodie Malone share their journey of preparing their hearts to write and carry anthems of wors…
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Introducing Season 3 of the Passion + Purpose Podcast: Call on Heaven
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2:52Pastor Louie Giglio introduces Season 3 of the Passion and Purpose Podcast: Call on Heaven. This season will include the talks from Passion 2024 and conversations around all the indescribable ways God moved at Passion 2024 and how He is moving in this generation. – SUBSCRIBE to our channel to watch more conversations with Louie Giglio on the Passio…
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133 | International Teaching Lifestyle Decisions with Kids (Christine & David)
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1:07:42Our guests today are parents we met at a playground in Alaska. Our lives intersect through many similar interests and after a 2+ hour parking lot conversation, some time together geocaching, a beach day with swimmers itch and swapping favorite RV stories I decided it would be great to continue the conversation on the podcast. Christine and David vi…
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132 | Finding Home through RVing with Joshua Sheehan of RV Gear and Far
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49:29In true RV fashion, this loop has not been unscathed from RV fixes. As we field more and more inquiries about RV life, one area that comes up are in the technical aspects of RV ownership. In our transition to RV life, my husband went from being a high school tech ed teacher (IE shop classes) to becoming a certified RV technician. If you or someone …
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131 | Grace Periods and Embracing the Power of Pause
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14:58In the fast-paced world, where every moment seems to be driven by deadlines, notifications, and the relentless pursuit of productivity, there's a quiet revolution taking place—one that involves the deliberate act of hitting pause. II have hit pause several times on the podcast this year. In spite of a underlying sense of guilt, I dug deeper into th…
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130 | Better than Average Podcasting with Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI
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1:10:06Podcasting is a medium that has allowed me to 10x my network, have meaningful conversations with people I wouldn't otherwise have access to, elevate the stories rarely shared in the industry, and establish my voice and share my story. It wasn't until working with a few podcast coaching clients that I realized that while there is more happening behi…
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129 | 10 Simple Ways to Infuse Adventure into your Life
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14:02The basis of our gap year is the foundation of simple and inexpensive adventures we do as a family. Within this episode, you'll discover 10 curated simple adventures that can be embarked upon with ease. From hidden trails to local landmarks, from unique flavors to thrilling challenges, each adventure is designed to ignite your family's imagination …
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Periodically during our family gap year life in the RV, we have moments when we start to feel like we are missing the comforts of home. When people ask what we miss from home the kids often - having a bedroom door (instead of a privacy black out curtain), a dishwasher, hot showers that don’t require us to turn on the hot water heater nor having to …
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127 | Adventures in Entrepreneurship with Brad Barrett from Choose FI
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55:53After years in public accounting as a CPA, Brad reached financial independence at the age of 35 through diligent savings and investing. Brad Is passionate about everything from saving money, to living a more healthy lifestyle, to ‘boring’ things like tracking your finances and cutting down on your tax bill. But his favorite topic is leveraging cred…
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126 | Who do you Adventure with? (Carissa from Feed us Adventures)
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38:15As you heard in the last episode we are 9m into our family gap year. This recording comes days after meeting up with a previous Ordinary Sherpa guest from episode 109| Living your Childhood Dreams. and continually grateful for the stories and connections that have helped us in taking steps and moving forward on this journey. We love meeting up with…
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125 | Family Gap Year Update (9m in) and kickoff season 6
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41:08Join us for a quick update on our family's gap year journey! We'll share what's been working, what's been challenging, and what we've learned so far. We'll also talk about our plans for the next few months. Worth noting, I have found that I really enjoy podcasting and having conversation without all the ads and interruptions many podcasters use. If…
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What Contributes to a Lasting Legacy with Stan Smith
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42:35How do you become the best of the best? How do you leave a legacy? How do you keep the fire burning for the things you’re passionate about? These are just a few of the insights Stan Smith shares in this week’s episode of the Passion + Purpose Podcast. Louie Giglio and Stan Smith sit down to discuss Stan’s journey as a champion athlete, designer, an…
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When Hardship Threatens to Sink You with Lysa TerKeurst
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47:48What does it look like to set healthy boundaries with people we love? How can we recognize when there is a need for a boundary in our relationships? How can theology and therapy intersect to help us pursue God’s purposes for our lives? Louie Giglio and Lysa TerKuerst answer all these questions and more in this week's episode of the Passion + Purpos…
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Where Holiness Blends with Creative Joy with David Crowder
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45:47On this episode of the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Louie Giglio is joined by long-time friend and brilliant musician, David Crowder. Together, they talk about what inspires Crowder as an artist, and how he continues to bring fresh expressions of worship to the Church. David Crowder is a gifted musician and songwriter who has won countless awards a…
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Who Are You Impacting with Your Influence? with Tony and Lauren Dungy
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26:07On this episode of the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Louie Giglio sits down with Tony and Lauren Dungy to discuss how to utilize your sphere of influence to do good and glorify God. Tony and Lauren share their passion for furthering the Kingdom mission by using what God has given them to bless others and advocate for those in need. Tony Dungy is a f…
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