When You Commit Alternatives Become Irrelevant. – Amanda Sharp

Confusion doesn’t come from a lack of clarity—it comes from a lack of commitment.

In this episode, Amanda and Christy dive deep into why indecision keeps us stuck, drains our confidence, and clouds our purpose.If you find yourself overthinking decisions, seeking validation, people-pleasing, or asking too many opinions before moving forward, this conversation will shift how you see commitment forever.

We talk about how clarity often comes after you decide, why asking everyone else for approval actually creates more confusion, and how learning to make grounded decisions with God brings peace, alignment, and momentum. You’ll hear real stories about choosing faith over fear, saying no to distractions, and trusting the version of yourself that said yes.

This episode also explores how indecision affects leadership, creativity, relationships, and even the way others trust you. Whether you’re wrestling with a big life decision, struggling to stay focused on your calling, or learning how to stop people-pleasing, this conversation will help you choose, commit, and move forward with confidence.

If you’re tired of being stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure—this episode is for you.

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This week on Still With Purpose, we chose not to release a normal episode.Instead, we paused to honor the life of Mary Virginia Stacey, a beautiful soul who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to complications from influenza at just 15 years old.

Mary was Christy’s daughter’s lifelong best friend. They grew up together, dreamed of going to college together, becoming roommates, raising pets, and sharing a long life of friendship side by side. She was not just a friend, but family. To Christy, her husband, and their younger daughter, Mary felt like one of their own, another sister in their home.

Mary leaves behind two loving parents and three siblings, including her twin brother, and many extended family members, all of whom are grieving a loss no family should ever have to endure.

In this tribute, Christy shares from the heart about the pain of losing someone so young, the ripple effect grief has on children, families, and entire communities, and why it is okay to stop and sit with that pain instead of pushing forward like nothing has changed.

This tribute includes a photo video shared through the lens of a best friend’s mom, capturing years of deep friendship, love, laughter, and memories. You will see Christy’s children throughout the photos along with many others - a reflection of how closely their lives were woven together, and you will feel the love that radiated from Mary and her smile that truly lit up every room.

Together, we acknowledge that while we believe God has a plan and purpose, tragedy does not always come with answers. This episode is not about fixing grief or rushing healing. It is about honoring a life, allowing space for loss, and recognizing how precious and fragile life truly is.

We invite you to spend a few quiet moments with us. You can watch the video tribute or simply listen and reflect on loved ones you have lost, where you are in your own grieving process, and the gratitude that comes from having loved deeply.

If you are grieving, you are not alone.

If your heart is heavy, this space is for you.

We will return next week.

Until then, hug your loved ones tight.

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Growth And Discipline Begins Where Comfort Ends.– Amanda Sharp

What if the biggest battle of your life isn’t the enemy, other people, or your circumstances… but the undisciplined version of you that you allow?

In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Amanda and Christy take you deep into the internal fight every person faces: the tension between your disciplined self who wants transformation and your undisciplined self who craves comfort, avoidance, and the familiar.

This episode exposes the patterns that quietly sabotage your calling — the excuses, the blame, the hiding, the self-righteousness, the shame, the emotional addictions, and the beliefs that keep you small.

Inside this episode you’ll hear:

• Why comfort feels safe but silently destroys your growth
• How the undisciplined self keeps you stuck in cycles of self-sabotage
• Why discipline is choosing who you want to become, not what feels good
• How shame loses its power the moment it’s brought into the light
• The spiritual truth that transformation starts with surrender
• The addictions no one talks about (validation, people-pleasing, ego, negativity, numbing, avoidance)
• Why some areas of your life get your discipline — and others get your excuses
• How God uses repentance, humility, and accountability to reshape your entire life

Amanda and Christy share personal stories, spiritual breakthroughs, and the painful yet powerful moments when God exposed the parts of themselves that comfort was hiding.

This episode will challenge the way you see discipline, comfort, calling, and the person you are becoming.

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Do It From Love Not For Love– Amanda Sharp

What if the version of “love” you’ve been giving isn’t really love at all—but a disguised form of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, or enabling?

In this deep and candid conversation, we take a hard look at the patterns so many of us fall into: over-giving, over-apologizing, absorbing the emotions of everyone around us, and calling it kindness.

We unpack the difference between doing things for love versus doing things from love—and why one leads to resentment and depletion, while the other leads to real connection, peace, and spiritual alignment.

We explore why people-pleasers are often not praised while silently suffering, how boundaries feel terrifying when your value is tied to being needed, and how easily manipulative dynamics form when you don’t know your worth.

From faith to friendship, singleness to marriage, parenting to past trauma, we get honest about the journey of untangling your identity from the approval of others.

You’ll hear us dive into:

The hidden control issues behind people-pleasing

Why “kindness” that costs you your peace is not love

The trap of performing for belonging

Over-apologizing and shrinking to keep the room comfortableHow resentment grows when love isn’t reciprocated

The void only God can fill

What it means to serve from love, not for it

The spiritual work of putting God first in relationships

The identity crisis when people no longer need you

Why enabling stunts growth (yours and theirs)

Reclaiming your voice, your limits, and your God-given identity

This episode is an invitation to step out of the cycle of earning love and into a healthier, holier, more grounded way of connecting—with God, with others, and with yourself.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted from being the strong one, the helper, or the fixer, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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In Search of Worth, We Often Turn to Those Whose Perspective Is as Limited as Our Own. -Amanda Sharp

In Episode 23, Amanda and Christy dive deep into the search for validation, self-worth, confidence, identity, and the internal battles that shape who we become.

This conversation confronts the patterns we build from childhood, the roles we learn to play to feel seen, and the ways external approval can derail our purpose, relationships, boundaries, and faith.

Together, they explore how false validation shows up through appearance, relationships, performance, comparison, and people-pleasing.

They break down the difference between validation and true support, why many stay in toxic environments, and how insecurity, jealousy, and fear can distort our choices.

This episode brings honest stories about marriage, career sabotage, boundaries, purpose, God’s guidance, community, healing, and rebuilding identity after losing yourself.

If you’re looking for a conversation around personal growth, emotional maturity, faith, purpose, transformation, self-leadership, and learning to rely on God rather than external approval, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Learn how to stop abandoning yourself, how to identify unhealthy validation cycles, and how to anchor your worth in who God created you to be.

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We can't thrive alone: Personal growth requires supportive people who guide and hold us accountable with compassion. - Amanda Sharp

In Episode 22, Amanda and Christy dive deep into one of the most overlooked truths in personal growth: you were never meant to chase your dreams alone.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out, or convinced your goals are “too big,” this conversation will wake something up inside you.

The episode explores:

• Why certain areas of your life feel stagnant when you try to do everything yourself
• How God uses community, accountability, and supportive people to pull you into your purpose
• The fear, ego, and self-doubt that show up when you’re called to something bigger
• How Amanda built life-changing dreams through prayer partners, community, and faith
• Why your gifts don’t disappear when circumstances change — they evolveHow to recover after loss, heal disappointment, and dream again
• What compassionate accountability looks like (versus shame-based pressure)
• How surrounding yourself with big-thinkers elevates your belief and your results

With her community, from acquiring a multimillion-dollar property with no money of her own, to purpose driven events, to rising from the ashes after devastating loss — Amanda shares raw, real stories of faith, perseverance, and how God prepares your character before He delivers the calling.

Who This Episode Is For:

Anyone feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what’s next

Dreamers who want to believe again

People who love God but wrestle with fear, timing, or trustHigh-achievers who secretly feel alone

Anyone craving deeper community, accountability, and purpose

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Beware of being the answer people seek: you risk spreading confusion and feeding your ego. – Amanda Sharp

Are we truly helping people, or are we feeding our ego?

In this episode, we unpack the hidden dangers of becoming “the person with all the answers.”

We talk about why constantly giving advice can actually create confusion, block someone’s calling, and place us in a role we were never meant to fill.

We explore the art of asking better questions, why spiritual leadership should always lead people back to God, and how unchecked ego can quietly sabotage both our growth and theirs.

This conversation dives into:

• Why people seek answers from others instead of stepping into their purpose

• How giving advice can accidentally fuel fear, resistance, and confusion

• The importance of humility in leadership, ministry, and relationships

• Letting God guide instead of relying on human approval

• The danger of finding identity in being “the helper”

• Vision boards, dream boards, and letting God breathe life into the dreams He gave you

• How waiting, timing, faith, and consistency build a calling• Why keeping big dreams private during early stages protects your purpose

• The value of journaling, self-reflection, and letting God speak without outside noiseWe also share the behind-the-scenes story of how this podcast came to life, the lessons we learned from creating it quietly, and how every skill, setback, and season prepared us for this project.

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, over-explaining, giving too much advice, or feeling responsible for someone else’s transformation, this episode will challenge you to step back, listen deeper, slow down, and reconnect with God’s direction rather than human opinions.

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You have been praying for financial provision and yet you don't receive the smallest gift given or even acknowledge it. Practice doing that and you won't miss all the help sent already.—Amanda Sharp

In this episode, Amanda and Christy share a heartfelt conversation about the power of gratitude and how it shapes the way we experience blessings in our lives. Often, we focus on what’s missing or what hasn’t yet arrived, and we overlook the detailed gifts and answers that are already present.

They explore how perfectionism can block appreciation and why striving for excellence, rather than perfection, opens the door to more joy and fulfillment.

Through personal stories about giving and receiving gifts, practical reflections, and spiritual insights, Amanda and Christy illustrate why acknowledging even the smallest provision can transform our perspective and our lives.

This episode will inspire you to:

Recognize the blessings and small provisions already in your lifeShift from scarcity thinking to gratitude thinking

Appreciate the care and thought behind every giftUse gratitude to unlock the provision and opportunities already coming your way

Join Amanda and Christy as they remind us that cultivating a heart of gratitude is a simple yet powerful way to receive more of what we’ve been praying for.

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LISTENING WITH DEPTH DEMANDS PATIENCE, OPENNESS, AND A GENUINE PURSUIT OF UNDERSTANDING, REFLECTING THE VERY BEST OF WHO WE ARE. - Amanda Sharp

Ever catch yourself “listening” just to prove a point or relate it back to your own story?In this episode, we’re getting real about one of the hardest skills in human connection—listening without making it about ourselves.

Amanda and Christy dive deep into why genuine listening demands patience, humility, and emotional safety—and how our need to fix, defend, or relate often comes from ego, fear, or unresolved tension in the relationship.

They unpack:The three types of listening—and why only one leads to real growth.

How unspoken conflict or judgment blocks authentic connection.

Why we feel the urge to fix others (and what that reveals about us).

How true listening mirrors how we listen to God—quietly, openly, without agenda.

This episode will challenge how you communicate, love, and lead.If you’re ready to strengthen your relationships, create emotional safety, and become a person who truly hears others… this one’s for you.

Reflection prompts at the end help you turn insight into practice.

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“People can’t consistently act in ways that contradict their true identity.” - Amanda Sharp

Ever felt the tension between who you show the world and who you know you really are?

In this episode, Amanda and Christy unpack the battle between your old self and your true identity — the one rooted in faith, forgiveness, and purpose.

From the ancient story of The Two Wolves to modern-day struggles with social media and spiritual disconnection, they dive into what it means to live in integrity with who God created you to be.

You’ll hear:

• How forgiveness (of yourself, others, and God) becomes the first step toward alignment
• Why your conscience and values can’t thrive in contradiction
• What happens when you start feeding the right “wolf” — peace, faith, and truth
• How social media and your inner circle subtly shape your identity
• Why integrity feels uncomfortable when you’ve been living out of sync

Whether you’re walking through transformation, letting go of old patterns, or simply craving deeper peace, this conversation will remind you: You are always at choice.

Listen in, reflect deeply, and ask yourself — which wolf am I feeding?

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