This week on Purpose By Design we welcome Billy Joe Watts, Senior Pastor of The Rock Church in Tulsa Oklahoma. Billy Joe is also part of the John Maxwell Leadership Team which has given him a large coaching and training audience in the business community. Pastor Billy Joe is originally from St. Paul Minnesota, has been married 37 years and his favorite summer drink is a tall iced lemonade. Billy Joe shared two of his current favorite books (4:40) "The Leaders Greatest Return" by John C. Maxwell and "Today We Are Rich", by Tim Sanders. Billy Joe's passion is coaching, training, and mentoring people as they discover their God Given Purpose. Billy Joe gets real in this interview as he shares some of his personal experiences growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota and how his mother raised him to see "life's reality" differently . (10:10)

This podcast is like having a high powered training session in person with Billy Joe. You will walk away challenged and changed! I encourage you to take notes! Billy shares the importance of having the right narrative when we speak, in order to see change. He says, " No one can pass a Bill to make people love each other." Love has to be authentic and from the heart. (13:00) You will learn about one of the greatest leadership quotes ever and what it means. (16:48). Billy Joe also shares many practical ways to get involved in your community and how to let your voice be heard (21:00) As well as the importance of generating new genuine relationships ( 27:00) . My favorite part of the interview is when Billy expounds deeply on narratives. Billy Joe says, " The narrative will be created by the person who is telling the story". He shares so much wisdom on this important topic. (28:20). Billy Joe challenges us to be mindful of our future in America, especially the next four months.. Then he wraps up the interview with an incredible "Call To Action" - To stay out of wrong narratives. Stay in the middle of the road, and choose to be peacemakers .

Billy Joe Watts is an amazing speaker and trainer. In this interview he imparts such wisdom and adds incredible value for the listener. You will feel better and empowered just because you took the time to listen to Billy Joe on this Purpose By Design Podcast.

If you would like to connect with Billy Joe Watts you can contact him at http://www.billyjoewattsministries.com/

http://www.therockchurchtulsa.org/

Or hanging out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/billyjoewatts

Thank you for joining me today :)

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This week on Purpose By Design we welcome Raymell Bentley. He is a Life Transformation Coach from Los Angeles, California. Raymell's passion is to see people renewed in spirit, soul and body so they can give birth to who they want to become. Raymell's summer go to drink is the Starbucks (Keto friendly) Blonde Roast with heavy cream and sugar free vanilla. OH YUMMY. Raymell says his "All Purpose Book" for inspiration in life is the Bible.

Raymell grew up struggling with a poor self image, thinking he was not good enough. As a youth, Raymell had to learn a lot about life on his own. (8:15) Raymell had parents who walked a different life then what he chose for himself. Raymell gets real and personal as he shares some hard experiences he went through. Including being robbed and experiencing police brutality. (9:29) Raymell made a decision to stop being a victim and become a product of Life Transformation instead.

As Raymell shares, you will feel like you are with him on his journey. My favorite part is his epiphany moment that changed his life forever at the age of 21. (11:25) Raymell was a young man beginning to fill with aggression and anger. Instead of acting on the aggression and anger he turned inward and upward. Which he says changed the Landscape of his Life forever. Instead of just experiencing hard times, he would see the other side. Letting the lessons become blessings instead. Raymell says he chose to stand on his life instead of his life standing on him. In that way, his story could help others.

When I asked Raymell his insight about the condition of our Nation right now. His words were profound. " 2020 vision is accurate. We have it now. What we have been to busy to see we now have no choice but to see. Now as a nation we are in a place of transformation ". Raymell closes out his interview explaining what our Nation will be like when the transformation is complete. (29:07) You will walk away from this podcast interview Inspired to be a world changer..

Raymell's story is one of selflessness and servanthood. Challenging each one of us choose the higher road and By Design make a difference in our world one soul at a time.

If you would like to connect with Raymell you can contact him at [email protected],

https://www.bentleytransformation.com/

Or hanging out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/raymell.bentley or Instagram Raymellb/fitbybentley

Thank you for joining me today :)

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This week on Purpose By Design we welcome Nadine F Thomas from Augusta, Georgia. Nadine is the founder of Exousia Life ( 3:12) - a coaching and leadership development organization. Helping people personally and professionally to become their authentic self. Nadine loves Starbucks White Chocolate Caramel Macchiato - Venti size. When I asked her what her favorite book is right now, she immediately held up (8:40) A Life Of Prayer a collection of writings from great christian authors. By Whitaker House. She said it has changed her life. Nadine is passionate, a strong leader, and so easy to listen to. In this interview Nadine shares her heart surrounding the many challenges she faced growing up as a Black American Female. Her story is gripping and will cause you to rethink Many things. Nadine talks about how she for years lived a life that was not her own. Her story is about self discovery.

( 14:30)Nadine was born in Jamaica and moved to the USA as a young girl. Nadine mentions in her interview that she never knew what racism was until she came to America.

One of my favorite parts of this interview is when Nadine shares how she has stayed positive and centered throughout her life ( 35:40)

Nadine shares from her heart how she stepped outside of living a life that was what others wanted for her and into her own authentic life. (54:54)

Nadine's story is one that shows the power of Divine Purpose mixed with forgiveness.

Nadine closes out her interview by sharing some gold nuggets on the importance of showing up on purpose. To Listen, Learn and Share in our communities. To help bring healing to our Nation.

You will walk away from this podcast challenged but inspired. Nadine's story will open will help each of us By Design make a difference in our world from the inside out.

If you would like to connect with Nadine you can contact her at https://myexousialife.com/

Thank you for joining me today :)

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Welcome to Purpose By DESIGN with Pamela Henkel!

Each one of us has a God-given purpose! No one is here by mistake. God told Jeremiah, "Jeremiah, I am your Creator, and before you were born, I chose you to speak for me to the nations."

Each one of us has a purpose and all of heaven has our backs. Right now part of our God-given purpose must be to rebuild and mine for hope together.

Purpose by Design podcast is a platform for people to share their stories. A place where change, healing, and hope can begin.

We have all come from different places and have different experiences. As we purpose to listen, learn, and share. We will make the difference and be the change the world needs today.

This week on Purpose By Design, we welcome Dray Fuller from Fort Myers, Florida.

Dray is a high school teacher, fitness coach, minister, husband and father. Dray is radically transparent and real. His manner of speaking just draws you into his story. He loves peach tea and say's Benny Hinn's book, "Good Morning Holy Spirit" changed his life. (An amazing book)

Dray's story is about rising above adversity.

When he was in the first grade his mother was incarcerated. Dray became the victim of much abuse while his mother was gone.

Dray said he felt powerless, which led to rage and anger. (14:28) .

Dray speaks openly about his mother's drug addiction and how it affected him . ( 15:10)

Dray is very athletic and in High School was an excellent football player but his temper got in his way. (17:16) .

One of my favorite stories Dray shares is about his mother and her freedom from a life of addiction (19:31)

Dray also shares the racial challenges he faced and his own limiting mindsets he fought.

His story clearly shows what Divine Design and hard work together can accomplish.

Dray closes out the interview by sharing incredible wisdom on the importance of diversifying our daily relationships In order to bring healing to our Nation.

You will walk away from this podcast educated and inspired. Dray's story will lay a foundation that will help each of us By Design make a difference in our world from the inside out.

If you would like to connect with Dray you can find him hanging out on Facebook and Messenger at Dray N Ruthie Fuller.

Thank you for joining me today :)

The New Pandemic is Love

We are so excited to introduce Laila Cuoco Miller this week on our podcast here at Purpose by Design. She is a true evangelist in the highest fashion that has such an incredible 'come-back' story. Laila grew up in ministry so she knew the Lord early on. As many of us, she had some setbacks and Laila's faith was tested. This lead her down a worldly path quite different than what she would have thought possible. Though she fell astray, hear this powerful testimony of how Christ's love reeled Laila back as she could resist no more - only to become an incredibly influential instrument of God's. You do not want to miss this!

6:40 - The Power of Our Own Words - Are You in the Positive or the Negative?

9:05 - Laila's Story Intro

13:25 - Divorce & Anger

16:40 - Doing it Laila's Way

18:26 - A Man Came Over with His Guitar - The Lord Told Me I Need to Come Speak To You

21:30 - Pauly and Laila Moved Back to MN from NJ. - I met Her Husband Jeff

23:50 - God Restored and Multiplied - He is the Above and Beyond Kind of God

28:10 - Wisconsin Restaurant Story 32:09 - We Need to Be Open To Hearing God I - Let People See God's Love

35:00 - You Pulled a 180

39:15 - "God Has Planted Someone In Your Life to Be a Blessing to You and Love You Back Into the Kingdom of God" I -Laila Cuoco Miller

41:50 - The Best is Yet to Come for All of Us . - Heaven Sees the Whole Picture

44:09 - Christians Need to Love Others - Not Attack Them

48:20 -Give Her Your Sunglasses - Laila Shared God's Love

50:40 - Our Lives Are a Love Story - I The New Pandemic is LOVE

54:18 - If You Have Anger Towards Someone - What Should I Do?

58:14 - Show them God's Love - I People are Watching Our Lives

59:02 - 21-Year-Old Pregnant Little Girl - God is Not Looking for a Certain Pedigree of a Person

1:05:30 - Destiny is Calling You !

Thank you for joining me today :)

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WHAT'S RIGHT WITH YOU

Purpose by Design features an incredibly special guest: Jim Hockaday. He runs Jim Hockaday Ministries and has traveled all over the United States ministering. He is currently building a healing center for those who are sick, along with a laboratory to tell everyone "YOU ARE HEALED!". His story, viewpoint on what having a relationship with Jesus really means is astounding and so inspirational. There are so many knowledge-bombs dropped by Jim, this is one you do not want to miss. As always - please feel free to share on social media if you feel inclined.

1:00 - INTRODUCTION TO OUR LOVELY GUEST

1:35 - JIM'S HISTORY

4:00 - PRAYER AND HEALING CENTER

5:50 - MAJORITY OF PEOPLE RECEIVE HEALING & PROBLEMS AS TO WHY

6:40 - CHANGE HAPPENED AND MIRACLES GALORE HAPPENED "When God changed me - that's when everything changed"

9:45 - ANYONE MOTIVATED TO HAVE A CONNECTION WITH JESUS TAKES CONSISTENCY

11:45 - CURRENTLY IN COLORADO STARTING A HEALING CENTER AND LABORATORY TO DIAGNOSE AND VALIDATE THAT SICKNESS IS GONE!

16:24 - HEALING IS NOT A GIFT, BUT A REVELATION - YOU HAVE WITHIN YOU HAVING AN ANOINTING CONSCIENCE OF GOD

21:15 - IT'S TO YOUR ADVANTAGE THAT I (JESUS) GO AWAY EXPLANATION

22:22 - TESTIFYING TO TIME AND TANGIBILITY - "EVERYDAY I AM WITH MY WIFE AND I HAVE A TESTIMONY"

24:45 - SECRET TO SUCCESS - "YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO BE WRONG"

28:50 - YOU ARE BORN OF GOD, EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU IS GOD-LIKE

30:00 - IT'S ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD - MIRACLES HAPPENED BEFORE HE COULD EVEN GET TO THE PEOPLE

35:15 - ASK YOURSELF TO GIVE A TESTIMONY OF TIME, TANGIBILITY AND EXPERIENCE WITH GOD TODAY - YOU'LL BE IN A PLACE OF NOT CARING WHAT THE DOCTOR SAYS - YOU'LL BE LOOKING AT GOD'S ANSWER

38:25 - STOP WORRYING - LET GO OF ALL THE THINGS YOU ARE TRYING TO HOLD ON TO 'LET GOD'..

41:00 - GOD IS ASKING US TO ALLOW HIM TO DISMANTLE 'STINKING THINKING'

42:03 - GOD DIDN'T SEE SINNERS BECAUSE HE COULD REACH DOWN TO THE BLOOD AND GRAB PEOPLE THROUGH IT

44:25 - DAD IN THE HOME I ROLES OF PARENTS FOR THEIR CHILDREN

48:40 - GOD WANTS YOU RIGHT NOW, RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE

49:30 - THE MOMENT YOU AND GOD'S RELATIONSHIP BECOMES THE TOP PRIOITY TO YOU - EVERYTHING CHANGES

50:35 - HE'S WAITING ON YOU I PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE

52:01 - EVERY TIME YOU ACKNOWLEDGE GOD I "YOUR FAITH WILL NO LONGER BE IN THE CONCEPT OF GOD, BUT IT WILL BE IN GOD"

53:46 - CONCLUDING PRAYER

56:00 - CONCLUSION

*BONUS: 1:00:24 - HOW TO REACH OUT TO JIM'S MINISTRY

HOW TO REACH OUT TO JIM HOCKADAY MINISTIRES:

JIMHOCKADAY.COM

Thank you for joining me today :)

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Episode 1 of the Purpose by Design Podcast! Welcome to our show! We'll learn how to discover our purpose, design our new normal, plan and implement the life we've always dreamed of.

If you want to BE the change you long to see, this is the place for you!

Purpose by Design's podcast this week features none other than Pamela's dear friend: Alice Foriwaa. Alice has such an incredible story to tell, from her family dynamics as a child to learning God's grace early on. Alice is an avid Christ-follower who shines on the topic of forgiveness and how to always choose the Lord in all we do. Moreover - Alice explains how she deals with racism in today's divided culture, as well as gives advice on how our Nation can unify under the Lord. Do not miss this one!

2:00 - Alice F Intro & Fun Facts .

6:28 - Alice's Childhood: Mom and 8 Siblings "The Last Time I saw my Dad I was 6 or 7 Years old"

8:30 - Forgiveness "When I realized I Needed to Forgive Him It was Too Late"

11:00 - I Have No Fear I Choose to Not Live that Life

13:00 - As a Black Woman In America Today

16:30 - God's Love Through A Special Woman in Rome I

22:55 - How Forgiveness Can Affect Us All

23:35 - Oblivious Society & Racism I

28:20 - How to Heal From the Inside Out As a Nation

34:00 - Through Forgiveness "We Truly Have the Ability to Operate as One"

Thank you for joining me today :)

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Purpose by Design is so exhilarated to introduce to you Abigail Eernisse on this week's podcast. Abigail is a 24-year old located in Dallas, Texas who is part of an amazing ministry called 'Beautiful and Loved', a platform for Jesus all throughout the United States that targets broken women in the sex-trafficking industry. Abigail breaks down how to be a part of the ministry she is affiliated with, as well as gives a refreshing insight on how we as Christians should not be so quick to judge others. She shares her incredible story and gives advice on how Christians need to love others as Christ loves us - nonjudging. Do not miss this special podcast!

1:00 - INTRO TO GUEST I Abigail Eernisse

4:35 - ABIGAIL'S GO-TO DRINK I Abigail used to work at Starbucks, MMM!

6:00 - MEDITATION I Her favorite app to be still

8:11 - EARLY CHILDHOOD I Birth, Thanksgiving, and Family

13:50 - BEAUTIFUL AND LOVED I Ministry Background, Coming to MN

17:05 - COLLEGE I Majored in: Intercultural Studies and Biblical Theology with a Minor in Social Justice

18:00 - KJERSTI BOHRER I Mentor, Partner and Dear Friend to Abigail - The Importance of Building Relationships

22:40- BEAUTIFUL AND LOVED I What They Are and What They Do

24:40 - My Flawless One I Kjersti's Book I **Amazon Link Below

26:08 - WHAT BEAUTIFUL AND LOVED DOES I They go to strip-clubs and establishments alike and help women see who they are in Christ and speak life over them

27:13 - PACK AND PRAY I People donate small gifts who B&L members put in small bags, pray over them, and give out

31:45 - STRONGHOLD ON THESE WOMEN I A lot of the time it comes down to financials, but they have a heart for Jesus

36:51 - CONTACT BEAUTIFUL AND LOVED IF YOU NEED IT I Link Below to Homepage

39:10 - UNDERSTANDING TO WHAT CHOICE IS I "A choice is only a choice if you have choices"

45:29 -HOW DO WE HEAL AS A PEOPLE I "God has always spoken to me that I would be a bridge." I We have to be that bridge together

50:10 - REMEMBER WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO FEEL REJECTED I Love on people like Jesus does to us

52:56 - CONCLUSION

Thank you for joining me today :)

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My special guest this week is none other than my favorite person in the world, my husband: James Henkel. James talks about his life as an adoptee being raised under his amazing parents: Betty and Bob Henkel.

James shares about how he eventually met his biological mother, and how special it has been to carry on a relationship with her, though there were some boundary issues initially. God has a sense of humor because when James and I married - we were unable to have kids - now we have six, which James shares how that came to fruition.

For a bonus, he shares some insight for those out there who are looking into adoption for themselves. You do not want to miss this one!

Time Frames:

2:13 - Intro to our special guest and his childhood I being adopted, family

5:00 - "Why did they adopt you?"

6:05 - Tracking down his biological parents I receiving his original birth certificate, sister finding her biological mother

10:00 - James called his seemingly mother - James's biological grandmother does not give him the time of day

16:30 - An anonymous letter comes in from his birth mother Judy

19:00 - He learned his birth mother was forced to have him in a different city because embarrassment and there was no choice to keep him - strict catholic religion

21:00 - James called his biological mother and had a heart-to-heart and met her "I'm glad it turned out this way, I had good parents."

22:30 -James's birth mother had 4 kids total

25:55 - James's birth mother comes to our wedding - he and his birth mother continued a long-distance relationship

27:35 - Judy experienced a traumatic loss and James had to figure out her place in his life - "she was trying to make up for lost time."

32:35 - Fast forward...James and Pamela are divinely brought to an Inner-City

Church - little girl at the alter asking for prayer

35:04 - Talking with other adoptees and how it is unique to be adopted

39:00 - If you are contemplating adoption... "I encourage you to do it!"

42:54 - Conclusion

THANK YOU for listening to this week's podcast. Please remember to listen,

learn, and share this podcast if you feel lead. God bless and do not forget to

tune in next week!

Have a Beautiful and BLESSED Week,

Pamela