What if the very path you're walking is the place where God plans to meet you?

In this episode of Present on Purpose, Donteria follows up on last week's conversation about protecting your ears and eyes by exploring one of the greatest transformations in Scripture—the conversion of Saul into Paul. Beginning with Matthew 5:8 and the promise that "the pure in heart shall see God," she wrestles with a powerful question: If only the pure in heart see God, how did Saul—who was actively persecuting believers—have an encounter with Jesus?

Walking verse by verse through Acts 1–9, she uncovers God's pursuit of Saul, the role of Stephen's faithfulness, Ananias' obedience, and how one divine interruption transformed Christianity forever. Along the way, she also challenges listeners to read Scripture for themselves rather than relying solely on movies or secondhand interpretations, highlighting a key difference between The Passion of the Christ and the biblical account of Judas' death. 

This episode is an invitation to become curious about God's Word, trust His ability to redirect your life, and believe that no one is beyond His reach.

In this transparent and deeply personal episode of Present on Purpose, Donteria shares a recent conviction from the Holy Spirit: stop watching television. What began as a simple question about hearing God's voice more clearly led to a revelation about how entertainment, media, and cultural narratives influence our thinking, faith, and spiritual sensitivity. 

Through personal testimony and biblical teaching, she explores how the things we consume through our eyes and ears become seeds planted in our hearts. Drawing from Colossians 3, Mark 4, Proverbs 4, 1 Corinthians 13, and Ephesians 6, she challenges listeners to evaluate what they are allowing into their lives and whether those influences are drawing them closer to God or further away from Him. 

This episode is a call to radical obedience, spiritual discernment, and guarding your heart so you can hear God's voice with greater clarity and walk confidently in His purpose for your life. 

Please note: Due to unexpected technical difficulties during recording, portions of this episode may contain audio interruptions or sound fragmented at times. Rather than delay the message, I chose to release the episode as recorded because I believe the content and revelation are too important to wait.

Thank you for your grace and patience as we work to resolve these issues and improve the listening experience for future episodes.

I pray that despite the imperfections, God speaks clearly to your heart through this message.

— Donteria

Are you waiting on God to move—or has God been waiting on your obedience?

In this episode of Present on Purpose, Don Teria shares a powerful lesson from a major life transition and unpacks what it means to place demands on God through faith, obedience, and relationship. Through personal testimony and a deep study of Numbers 14, you'll discover why Caleb and Joshua entered the Promised Land while an entire generation missed it, despite witnessing God's miracles firsthand.

This episode explores:

• What it means to place demands on God's promises

• Why obedience matters more than perfect timing

• The difference between natural order and spiritual order

• How fear can keep you from God's best

• Why relationship with God is the foundation of faith

• The lessons of Caleb, Joshua, and Moses

• How prayer often starts a process, not an instant solution

• Trusting God during seasons of transition and uncertainty

If you're facing a major decision, waiting for breakthrough, relocating, changing careers, building a business, or simply trying to hear God's voice more clearly, this episode will encourage you to stop focusing on what looks impossible and start focusing on the God who made the promise.

Because the Promised Land wasn't withheld because God wasn't faithful—it was withheld because people stopped believing.

🎙️ Scriptures Referenced:
• Numbers 14
• Numbers 32:11
• Matthew 6:34
• Matthew 11:30

✨ Key Takeaway:
You cannot place demands where you have not built relationship. Obedience qualifies you to trust God at a deeper level.

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What has your attention right now? In this episode, we walk through Daniel 7 and uncover a powerful truth: what captures your attention can influence your expectations. Learn how fear, distraction, and uncertainty attempt to shape your future—and why God remains sovereign at the end of every story.

In this episode of Present on Purpose, we revisit Daniel 6 with deeper revelation and a powerful perspective shift: miracles are not random acts of luck or magic—miracles are simply evidence that God showed up.

Through personal reflection and scripture, Don Teria unpacks how culture often creates language that describes God’s power while removing God from the conversation. What people call “miracles,” Daniel simply called God being faithful.

This episode explores:

• The difference between knowing of God versus truly knowing Him
• Why obedience qualifies you for divine assignment
• How pride blinds leaders and individuals from God
• Why Daniel’s consistency exposed the insecurity of others
• What happens when God shows up in impossible situations
• How faithfulness becomes evidence of relationship with God
• Why you don’t need a miracle—you need God

Walking verse-by-verse through Daniel 6, this episode reveals how King Darius slowly came to recognize the living God through Daniel’s unwavering faithfulness. From the lions’ den to the king’s repentance, this conversation highlights how God reveals Himself through people willing to stay obedient under pressure.

If you’re in a season where you feel surrounded, uncertain, overwhelmed, or waiting on God to move—this episode is a reminder that God still shuts the mouths of lions. 

In this powerful episode of Present On Purpose, we unpack Daniel 6 and the deeper meaning behind the lion’s den. Through Daniel’s unwavering obedience, spiritual discipline, and trust in God, we explore how favor attracts opposition, why faithfulness matters in seasons of pressure, and what happens when God defends His people publicly. This episode speaks directly to anyone navigating workplace tension, spiritual warfare, transition seasons, jealousy, or opposition while trying to remain obedient to God.

Daniel 6 is more than a story about lions—it’s a revelation about faithfulness, favor, and obedience under pressure. In this episode, we unpack how Daniel’s consistency with God positioned him for protection, promotion, and influence even in hostile environments. If you’ve ever felt attacked, overlooked, envied, or spiritually exhausted, this conversation will remind you that God still honors obedience and still shuts the mouths of lions.

In this powerful and convicting episode, we unpack Daniel 5 and the sobering moment when God writes judgment on the wall. Through the story of King Belshazzar and the rise of Daniel, this episode explores pride, spiritual awareness, and the reality of consequences. You’ll be challenged to locate yourself spiritually and reminded that your gifts will always make room for you when aligned with God.

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to have childlike faith through the lens of Daniel 3 and the fiery furnace.

Hananiah, Azariah, and Mishael didn’t just believe God could save them—they trusted Him even if He didn’t.

This message is a call to release control, let go of self-reliance, and return to a faith that is humble, dependent, and fully surrendered to God.

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A powerful message on childlike faith, surrender, and trusting God beyond outcomes. Learn how humility and dependence on God unlock peace, clarity, and divine intervention.

In this episode, we revisit Daniel 1–4 to uncover a powerful truth:

Just because your environment changes doesn’t mean your identity should.

Daniel and his companions were chosen, stripped, renamed, and pressured to conform—but they refused to become what surrounded them.

This episode is a call to stand firm, remain obedient, and understand that sometimes your difference isn’t accidental—it’s assignment.

In short, a bold, faith-based message on identity, obedience, and standing firm in unfamiliar environments. Learn how to remain rooted in God even when everything around you is trying to change you.

This episode is a raw and honest reflection on mental heaviness, spiritual disconnection, and the moment everything shifts—when you return to God.

Through Daniel 4 and the parable of the prodigal son, we uncover a powerful truth:
Sometimes we’re not under attack—we’re just carrying what was never ours to hold.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or mentally exhausted, this episode will help you understand why—and how to come back to clarity, peace, and alignment with God.