The Purpose Effect

By Alesha Limbo

You were created for a purpose—discover how to live it with intention.

Hosted by Alesha Limbo and David Rosenfeldt, The Purpose Effect dives into identity, faith, awareness, healing, and the daily dis... more

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August 17, 2026 209: Embrace the Hard: Growing Through Discomfort with God-Given Purpose
In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha shares raw, honest insights on personal growth, faith, and living with intention and purpose. Fresh off an inspiring leadership conference in Nashville, Alesha dives into the power of embracing discomfort, overcoming hurdles, and trusting God's process even when it's hard.
Discover why comfort is often the enemy of your calling, how the wilderness season becomes fertile ground for spiritual growth, and why discomfort can be confirmation you're on the right path — not a sign to quit. Drawing from scripture (Philippians 3:13-14, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, and more) and real-life stories about perseverance, mindset, and faith, Alesha offers practical tools for renewing your mind daily, reframing hard seasons, and pushing through fear of failure.
If you're seeking intentional living, personal development, spiritual growth, or motivation to walk boldly in your God-given purpose, this episode will challenge and encourage you to embrace the uncomfortable and grow with faith and perseverance.
🎧 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on The Purpose Effect.
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Keywords woven in: intentional living, personal growth, faith and perseverance, embracing discomfort, purpose-driven life, mindset shift, spiritual growth, overcoming hurdles, Christian motivation,

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August 17, 2026 208: Finding Beauty in the Wilderness: How to Grow Through Life's Hardest Seasons
Are you in a wilderness season — feeling weighed down, overwhelmed, and like there's no end in sight? You're not alone.
In this powerful Rise and Thrive Friday session, Alesha Limbo gets raw and real about navigating life's toughest seasons with faith, intentionality, and trust in God's process. Instead of rushing through the wilderness to get to the "promised land," she challenges you to slow down and ask: What is God teaching me right now?
Through the stories of King David, the Israelites, and her own personal journey, Alesha unpacks:
Why the wilderness is not a detour — it's the destination
How to take your thoughts captive when anxiety wants to consume you
What it means to renew your mind daily even when you don't feel like it
The power of being present in the hard seasons instead of rushing past them
Whether you're in the thick of it or helping someone who is, this episode will shift your perspective and remind you that what happens in the wilderness shapes everything that comes after it.
🎙️ The Purpose Effect drops every Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
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Remember: You're called. You're capable. And you're created with intention. Now go live it.
#ThePurposeEffect #WildnessSeason #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndPurpose #GrowthMindset #MorningMotivation #RiseAndThrive #ChristianWomen

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55min
August 17, 2026 207: The Wilderness preparation not punishment
What if the wilderness isn’t where God sent you to punish you—but where He brought you to prepare you?
This week on The Purpose Effect, we’re talking about the wilderness.
And I’m not talking about trees, mountains, and being physically lost. I’m talking about those seasons when life gets wild, uncomfortable, uncertain, and difficult—the places where everything you thought you could depend on starts getting stripped away.
I’m walking through one of those seasons right now.
In this episode, I talk openly about business struggles, anger, fear, old patterns, identity, faith, and what I’m learning as I try to stop asking “Why me, God?” and start asking “What are You preparing me for?”
As I’ve studied Scripture, I’ve found a pattern:
CALLING → WILDERNESS → TESTING → STRENGTHENING → SENDING
The wilderness reveals.
The wilderness strips away dependence on comfort.
The wilderness teaches trust.
The wilderness strengthens faith.
And the wilderness prepares us for what comes next.
Deuteronomy 8 shows us Israel learning dependence upon God in the wilderness. Matthew 4 shows us Jesus being led by the Spirit into the wilderness before beginning His public ministry.
Sometimes we’re so focused on getting OUT of the wilderness that we miss what God is trying to build IN us while we’re there.
We also talk about identity.
I’m a husband. I’m a father. I’m a mentor, leader, teacher, and businessman. Those things matter—but none of them are my foundation.
My foundational identity is that I am a child of God and a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Everything else gets built on top of that.
If you’re walking through your own wilderness right now, I want to challenge you:
Lean into the uncomfortable.
Spend time in Scripture. Spend time in prayer. Ask God what needs to be revealed, removed, strengthened, or changed.
Don’t allow today’s wilderness to define you.
Let God use it to prepare you.
📖 Scripture discussed:
Deuteronomy 8:2–3
Exodus 16
Matthew 4:1–11
Luke 4:1–14
Ephesians 6:10–18
If this episode speaks to you, subscribe to The Purpose Effect, share it with someone walking through their own wilderness, and join us as we learn to live with greater faith, intention, and purpose.
I am changing my world.
If you are changing your world, together we are changing the world.
The Purpose Effect.
It is a lifestyle.
It is a journey.
Join us. We are changing the world.
#ThePurposeEffect #WildernessSeason #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #TrustGod #ChristianMen #MenOfFaith #ChristianLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #PurposeDrivenLife #JesusChrist #ChildOfGod #EmbraceTheWilderness #LeanIntoTheUncomfortable

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34min
August 10, 2026 206: The Power of the Wilderness: Why God Leads You Through It, Not Around It
Are you feeling stuck, alone, or like life is one constant uphill battle? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives deep into what it truly means to walk through the wilderness — and why God doesn't just permit those seasons, He leads you into them on purpose.
Drawing from the powerful stories of Moses, Joseph, King David, and Elijah, Alesha unpacks how God uses seasons of struggle, waiting, and uncertainty to forge your identity, deepen your faith, and prepare you for the promise He has on your life.
You'll learn:
Why the wilderness is not a punishment — it's a classroom
How to shift your perspective from "Why, God?" to "What are you growing in me?"
What scripture says about God's presence in your hardest moments
How to stop floating through life and start living with purpose, clarity, and action
Key scriptures covered: Deuteronomy 31:8, Isaiah 43:2, Psalms 23:4, Matthew 28:20, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hosea 2:14, Psalms 34:18

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28min
August 07, 2026 205: Experiencing God: From Knowing About Him to Actually Living It
In this episode of The Purpose Effect, hosts Alesha and David get real about the difference between knowing of God and truly experiencing Him. David joins from Nashville where he's attending a Christian men's symposium, and the conversation takes a powerful turn — covering what it means to live openly as a Christian without being overbearing, why authentic faith changes your life rather than just your Sunday routine, and how sharing your joy is far more compelling than checking boxes. If you've ever felt the tension between religion and relationship, this one's for you.

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39min
August 06, 2026 204: When Weakness Becomes God’s Strength | Finding Grace in the Hardest Moments
There are moments in life when we feel weak, overwhelmed, and completely unequipped for what stands before us. Those moments often feel like failure—but what if they’re actually invitations?
In this episode of The Purpose Effect, I share a very personal journey through grief, vulnerability, and faith. Reflecting on Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” David facing Goliath, and the incredible gift of God’s grace, I explore what happens when we stop relying on our own strength and begin trusting God’s.
I also speak candidly about the recent loss of a friend to suicide and the difficult emotions that followed. If you’ve ever questioned your worth, carried guilt, or wondered whether God could still love someone like you, this conversation is for you.
God doesn’t ask us to carry every burden. He asks us to bring them to Him.
Our greatest strength isn’t found in our abilities.
It’s found in surrender.
Key Scriptures
• 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
• John 3:16
• 1 Samuel 17 (David and Goliath)
• Matthew 11:28–30
• Isaiah 41:10
If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.
If you are struggling, feeling hopeless, or thinking about hurting yourself, please don’t carry that burden alone. Call or text 988 in the United States and Canada to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or contact your local crisis service. There is hope, and there are people who want to help.
I am changing my world. If you are changing your world, together we are changing the world. The Purpose Effect. It is a lifestyle. It is a journey. Join us. We are changing the world.
#ThePurposeEffect #Faith #Grace #ChristianPodcast #Jesus #Hope #Purpose #SpiritualGrowth #TrustGod #BibleStudy #MentalHealthAwareness #SuicidePrevention #Prayer #ChristianLiving #DavidAndGoliath #StrengthInWeakness #GodsGrace #NeverAlone

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31min
August 03, 2026 203: Stop Drifting, Start Living: How Awareness, Purpose & Dreaming Big Will Transform Your Life
Are you going through life on autopilot — reacting to circumstances instead of intentionally creating the life God designed for you? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives deep into three powerful shifts that will help you break free from fear, self-doubt, and a victim mindset.
Alesha opens up about her own struggle with fear of failure — how it silenced her ability to dream big and kept her stuck for years. She shares the exact mindset reframe that changed everything: choosing to see every situation, even the hardest ones, as an opportunity for growth rather than proof of failure.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why self-awareness is the #1 key to personal growth and lasting change
How fear of failure is secretly keeping you from your God-given purpose
The powerful mindset shift that turns setbacks into stepping stones
Why dreaming big is not just a nice idea — it's a biblical mandate
How living with purpose and intention creates a ripple effect that impacts others
Whether you're stuck in a cycle of negative thinking, afraid to pursue your goals, or simply feeling like life is passing you by, this episode will give you the clarity, motivation, and practical tools to start living with intention — starting today.
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You are called. You are capable. You are created with intention. Now go live it.

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25min
July 31, 2026 202: Is Fun Your Idol? Reclaiming Purpose Over Pleasure
What if the fun you've been chasing is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David get real about the difference between shallow, surface-level fun and the deep, purpose-driven joy that God designed for us. From Bible verses losing followers to Alesha's book landing in New Jersey bookstores, they share personal stories, honest laughs, and powerful truths about what it means to stop chasing pleasure and start living with intention. Plus — a beautiful story about a 10-year-old boy, a dirt road, and what it looks like when God says, "You've got this." If you've ever looked back at your "glory days" and wondered if there's more, this episode is for you.
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31min
July 31, 2026 202: Evolution, trust in God; grab a gear and hang on!
Evolution, Trust in God: Grab a Gear and Hang On.
In this episode of The Purpose Effect, we talk about what it looks like to let God evolve your life—shifting your priorities, your friendships, and your definition of “fun”—and then grab a gear and hang on as He takes you somewhere new.
I share honestly about:
Moving from a life centered on fun and comfort
Realizing how much my circle was shaping my choices
Mourning old friendships and habits while stepping into a new season with God
Learning to trust that when God downshifts you, it’s so He can move you into a higher gear spiritually
We walk through key Scriptures about who you keep company with and how it affects you:
Psalm 1:1–2 – Not walking in the counsel of the ungodly
Proverbs 13:20 – Walking with the wise vs. the companion of fools
1 Corinthians 15:33 – “Evil company corrupts good habits”
1 Corinthians 13:11 – Putting away childish things as we grow
In this conversation, we’ll look at:
Why your relationships and environment matter so much
How “fun” can quietly become an idol
The pain and beauty of outgrowing old circles
What it means to trust God enough to let go, shift gears, and hang on to Him
If you feel God tugging you into a new season—changing your pace, your people, or your priorities—this episode is for you.
If this encourages you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it.
We’re building a community that wants to stop floating through life and start living with purpose, clarity, and action in Christ.
Scriptures Mentioned:
Psalm 1:1–2; Proverbs 13:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 1 Corinthians 13:11#ThePurposeEffect#EvolutionOfFaith#TrustInGod#ChristianPodcast#FaithJourney#WalkWithGod#SpiritualGrowth#ChristianLiving#Transformation

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36min
July 27, 2026201: Trusting God When You Can't See the Plan | Faith, Purpose & Leaving the Safe Road with Lisa
What does it look like to say yes to God even when it makes zero sense? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha sits down with Lisa — a mom of four, grandmother of nine, and all-natural ingredient specialist — whose story will challenge everything you think you know about faith, purpose, and trusting God in the deep seasons.
Lisa shares how a painful divorce and clinical depression in 2008–2009 led her to an intimate, life-changing encounter with God — one that included audible conversations, supernatural healing, and a radical call to leave a successful 18-year corporate career with no backup plan.
In this episode, you'll hear:
How spending 8–15 hours a day in God's presence healed Lisa's heart and transformed her life

What it means when God calls you into the "deep" — and why that's actually a gift

How fear disguises itself as wisdom and keeps you stuck

Why your purpose will always be bigger than you — and that's the point

How God speaks through dreams, visions, and supernatural encounters

The power of saying yes to God even when it's hard, scary, or doesn't make sense
If you've ever felt God nudging you toward something that seems impossible, this episode is for you.
Whether you're in a wilderness season, questioning your calling, or just beginning your faith walk, Lisa's story is a reminder that God is faithful, He is the provision, and He never wastes a single step of your journey.
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54min

FAQs about The Purpose Effect:

How many episodes does The Purpose Effect have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.