The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery

In this inspiring conversation, Amb. Elisha sits down with Drew McHolm, pastor, author, and storyteller, to discuss his remarkable journey from Scotland to the United States, a lifetime of ministry, and finally achieving a lifelong dream of publishing his first novel in his late sixties.

Drew shares how faith, perseverance, and a commitment to finishing what he started helped him overcome obstacles and bring his vision to life. He also reveals the lessons he learned about storytelling, redemption, purpose, and why it is never too late to pursue a dream.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Drew McHolm's journey from Scotland to ministry in America

• Why he waited until his late sixties to write his first novel

• The challenges and surprises of the writing process

• How faith influenced his storytelling

• The themes of forgiveness, redemption, and hope in his book

• Why age should never stop you from pursuing your goals

• The importance of finishing what you start

Lessons on perseverance, purpose, and personal growth

Key Takeaway: No matter your age or past experiences, there is still time to pursue the dreams God has placed in your heart. The race is not over until it's over.

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In this inspiring episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Aaron Crippen, stunt performer, author, and storyteller, to discuss fear, resilience, vulnerability, and the lessons hidden inside life's greatest challenges.

Aaron shares his remarkable journey from pursuing a career in stunt work to overcoming personal setbacks, homelessness, divorce, and near-death experiences. He explains how some of life's hardest moments became the very experiences that shaped his purpose and inspired his book, Love at First Fall.

You'll learn:

• How near-death experiences changed Aaron's perspective on fear

• Why failure can become your greatest teacher

• The power of vulnerability and authentic connection

• Lessons from fatherhood about purpose and resilience

• How adversity often prepares us for something greater

• Why sharing your struggles can help others heal

• The importance of getting back up after every setback

Key Takeaway:

"Love the fall. Every setback carries a lesson, and every time you get back up, you grow stronger."

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What does it take to rise from humble beginnings to become a senior executive at one of the world's largest companies?

In this inspiring episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Anouk Brumfield to discuss leadership, personal growth, mentorship, career success, and the courage to reinvent your life. Anouk shares her journey from being raised by her grandmother to becoming a Vice President and Senior Partner at IBM, and why she eventually stepped away from corporate America to pursue coaching, speaking, and helping others reach their full potential.

Together, they explore the power of authentic leadership, building meaningful relationships, surrounding yourself with the right people, and learning to say "yes" to yourself.

In This Episode:

• Why no one succeeds alone

• The importance of mentors and sponsors

• Lessons from a 32-year corporate career

• Knowing yourself and being your authentic self

• Building a powerful network

• The story behind 30 Days of Yes

• Why time is life's most valuable currency

• How to reinvent your life with confidence

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Why do you believe what you believe?

In this episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Sheila Krygsheld to discuss faith, Christian worldview, biblical truth, and the importance of understanding the beliefs that shape our lives. Sheila shares how her daughter's traumatic brain injury led her to examine her convictions more deeply and inspired her book, What Makes You Say That?

Together, they explore how Christians can strengthen their faith, think critically about their beliefs, mentor the next generation, and confidently share biblical truth in today's world.

In This Episode:

• Why knowing what you believe matters

• Developing a Christian worldview

• Common misconceptions about the Bible

• Mentoring young adults in faith

• Lessons from Malawi and cross-cultural ministry

• Faith, purpose, and spiritual growth

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In this thought-provoking episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Brian DesRoches to explore the hidden emotional patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and sense of self.

Brian explains the powerful concepts of emotional learning and memory reconsolidation, revealing how many of our fears, people-pleasing tendencies, and self-limiting behaviors are rooted in unconscious childhood learnings. He shares how neuroscience shows that lasting change is possible by updating old emotional patterns and creating new pathways for growth.

You'll learn:

• What emotional learning is and why it matters

• How childhood experiences shape adult behavior

• The science of memory reconsolidation

• Why people-pleasing is often a survival strategy

• How to overcome limiting emotional patterns

• The role of self-compassion and forgiveness in healing

• How to pursue your purpose free from the weight of the past

Key Takeaway:

"You are not flawed. You can change your brain, update old learnings, and become who you were created to be."

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In this inspiring episode, Amb. Elisha sits down with Corey Jefferson to discuss overcoming grief, navigating depression, and finding purpose after loss.

After losing his sister to a fentanyl overdose, Corey faced one of the darkest seasons of his life. Through that journey, he developed the COPE Method—Clarity, Ownership, Process, and Execution—a practical framework for healing, resilience, and personal growth.

Discover how to navigate difficult emotions, stop letting fear control your decisions, build a recovery plan, and measure success by how far you've come rather than how far you have left to go.

Key Takeaway:

"No one is really stuck. It's all about perspective. The only way you lose is if you quit."

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In this episode, Amb. Elisha teaches on one of the most foundational principles of the Christian life: renewing the mind.

Building from Romans 12:2, this message explains how your thoughts directly shape your identity, decisions, and ultimately the fulfillment of your God-given purpose.

Many believers desire to walk in purpose, but struggle with inconsistency because their thinking is not aligned with God’s kingdom. In this teaching, you’ll learn why spiritual growth is not only about belief or behavior, but about internal transformation through renewed thinking.

Amb. Elisha breaks down how the mind acts as the “battlefield of alignment,” showing how two people can experience the same situation yet produce completely different outcomes based on mindset.

You’ll also discover:

• Why the mind determines your life direction

• How kingdom citizens are shaped by God’s perspective

• The danger of unrenewed thinking and distorted identity

• How environment and information shape spiritual decisions

• Practical steps to renew your mind daily through truth, scripture, and intentional thinking

• This episode also explains how kingdom assignment requires kingdom perspective, and why transformation begins internally before it ever shows externally.

If you are struggling with consistency, identity, purpose, or spiritual growth, this teaching will help you reset your thinking and realign with God’s purpose for your life.

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In this episode, Amb. Elisha explores a deeper understanding of God’s kingdom through the message “The King’s Purpose.” Moving beyond the ministry of angels and spiritual protection, this teaching reveals why God truly protects, provides, and guides believers—not for comfort, but for purpose.

You’ll discover how God operates as a King who intentionally funds, guards, and advances assignments that align with His eternal plan. Drawing from Scripture, Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom, and biblical examples like Moses, David, Esther, Paul, and Noah, this episode explains how purpose, not personal desire, is the foundation of divine provision and protection.

This message challenges modern ideas of success, faith, and spirituality by showing that:

• God does not act randomly—He advances His Kingdom agenda

• Protection is tied to assignment, not comfort

• Provision follows obedience to divine purpose

• Humanity was created to reflect and extend God’s rule on earth

• The Kingdom of God is the central message of Jesus

You’ll also learn why many believers feel empty despite success, and how alignment with God’s purpose brings fulfillment, clarity, and supernatural provision.

If you’ve ever asked “Why am I here?” or “Why doesn’t God just bless me?”—this episode reframes the answer through the lens of Kingdom purpose.

Key Scriptures referenced: Matthew 6:9–10, Genesis 1, Jeremiah 1:12, Matthew 4:17

👉 Listen now to understand why the King backs your assignment—and how to align with it.

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On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with J.F. Monroe, a fantasy romance author and creator of The Legacy of the Four trilogy, to explore storytelling, emotional depth, creativity, and the human experience behind fiction writing.

J.F. Monroe shares how she builds immersive fantasy worlds filled with gods, angels, demons, and high-stakes conflict while keeping the emotional core deeply human. She discusses her approach to character development, focusing on imperfect, relatable characters who grow through grief, fear, love, and responsibility.

The conversation explores her creative process, balancing romance within epic fantasy, and how she ensures emotional scenes serve the story rather than distract from it. She also opens up about the reality of self-doubt in writing and the importance of giving yourself grace and freedom during the creative process.

J.F. reflects on her journey as a writer, the lessons learned from publishing her trilogy, and the reality of marketing and sharing creative work with the world. She also highlights the importance of vulnerability, both in storytelling and in life, as a source of strength rather than weakness.

Her trilogy emphasizes themes of choice, sacrifice, moral complexity, and what it truly means to be human in extraordinary circumstances.

Key Takeaways:

• Great storytelling is built on imperfect, emotionally complex characters.

• Readers connect most deeply with authenticity, not perfection.

• Self-doubt is part of the creative process, but it can be managed with mindset and grace.

• Writing and publishing require both creativity and consistent self-marketing.

 • Romance in storytelling should enhance the narrative, not overpower it.

• Vulnerability is not weakness—it is what makes love, sacrifice, and connection meaningful.

• If you have an idea, act on it—creation begins with execution, not perfection.

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On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with Benjamin Lee to explore identity, transformation, leadership, and deep personal healing shaped by military service and life experience.

Benjamin shares his journey from growing up in Connecticut, serving as a U.S. military explosive ordnance disposal technician with combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, to facing a life-altering medical retirement that forced him into a deep identity reset.

The conversation explores identity as an “operating system” that shapes behavior and life direction, shadow work, addiction recovery, and rebuilding self-worth. Benjamin also breaks down leadership lessons from military service and why true leadership is collaborative rather than hierarchical.

He discusses his book Sincerely America and the role of radical accountability in personal and collective healing, as well as the importance of letting go of outdated identity to embrace growth and transformation.

Benjamin now works in coaching and identity transformation through his practice The Initiation Source, helping individuals confront unconscious patterns and rebuild authentic lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Identity is like an operating system that silently shapes how you think, behave, and respond to life.

• Much of who we are is unconsciously formed and must be examined to grow beyond it.

• Shadow work and self-awareness are key tools for healing and personal transformation.

• True leadership is collaborative, not superior — it requires humility and teamwork.

• Accountability is essential for growth; what you avoid will eventually control you.

• Letting go of outdated identity creates space for real change and alignment.

• Worthiness is not earned at the finish line — it exists from the beginning.

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