Passion Meets Purpose with Sarah Taylor

Special note: If you have young kids in the car, we recommend putting those ear buds in for this episode as there are some topics that might not be appropriate for young ears.

Geneva shares her story of overcoming addiction and abuse. She became pregnant at 16 and dropped out of high school, leading to a life of drug abuse and domestic violence. After serving a 30-month prison sentence, Geneva found faith and redemption. She joined the recovery program at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission’s Hope Place, a long-term recovery program for drug and alcohol addiction. Geneva graduated from the program and now works there as a guest service senior manager, helping others overcome their struggles. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and breaking generational curses of addiction and domestic violence.

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Emily Hutchinson, cookbook author and TV cookie competition judge, shares her journey of life after losing her daughter, and how she found solace in baking. Even in times of disappointment and heartbreak, you can trust in God's timing. He has great plans for you, where your dreams can come true.

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This podcast is powered by Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. For more information, go to ugm.org

“You say Christmas is all about Jesus, but it seems like its only about presents” was the catalyst for Clayton and his wife to create The Advent Blocks.

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Derek Scriba joins Sarah for part 2 of a conversation about homelessness. This episode will dispel myths about family homelessness as they dive into personal stories and insights, a discussion on empathy and community involvement as we all link arms to tackle homelessness. 

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Derek Sciba has 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including global relief organizations World Concern and World Vision. He is the current Executive Director of Vision House, which provides transitional housing and services to help break the cycle of homelessness for families with children. Derek loves the work of Vision House because it’s not transactional—it’s empowering, personal and addresses core problems that lead to housing instability. Earlier in his career, Derek worked as a TV news reporter, where he produced stories to seek justice for families who had encountered trauma. Join Sarah and Derek in an inspiring conversation about seeing those who are often overlooked and believing in their potential.

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Nick Archer, Kelli Tolf and Doug Engberg join Sarah to discuss life changing transformation happening in villages "at the end of the road" - including Bangladesh, South Sudan and Kenya.

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Jordan Gage is the Head of Schools at Kings Schools, part of the CRISTA Family of Ministries. As CRISTA celebrates 75 years of ministry, Sarah sat down with Jordan to discuss the impact Christian Education has in the lives of students. Jordan shares how his own upbringing taught him the impact coaches and teachers could have on individual students. Listen in for a fun and engaging conversation about building resilient disciples of Christ in our next generation!

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She is a Kenyan woman who overcame poverty and orphanhood to earn a PhD in food security. Dr. Margaret Kababu credits her success to the kindness of individuals who helped her throughout her education. She now serves as a professor and volunteers with WorldCOMP Kenya, focusing on conflict resolution and support for impoverished children. Her message  is is a powerhouse of inspiration, shining a light on the impact of giving back, even in small ways.

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Jamie & Donna Winship are always our most popular guests. We are excited to bring you this special extended interview from our Intern Audrey! Intern Audrey takes the mic - and shares with Jamie & Donna Winship about Original Design. Enjoy their conversation!

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Jamie Winship is back, this time with his wife Donna, to share about Identity. A favorite guest of the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast, Jamie & Donna are founders of Identity Exchange - providing resources to help you live fearlessly in your true, God-given Identity. Join Sarah and the Winship's in a conversation about how you can hear from God, ask Him questions like "What do you want me to know?" and "What do you want me to do?" - a DO NOT MISS episode

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