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  • 237: How to Trust God in Hard Times and Grow in Your Faith

    How do you trust God when life feels uncertain and you can’t see what He’s doing?

    In this episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David get honest about what it looks like to follow Jesus when life stretches you. They talk about how trials can deepen your faith, what it means to live as a new creation in Christ, and how to take the next step with God when you’d rather stay where you’re comfortable.

    They also explore a part of biblical discipleship that’s easy to overlook when life gets hard: slowing down long enough to be still with God. If you’re walking through a season you didn’t choose, this conversation will encourage you to live with intention, find peace in His presence, and trust Him with what you can’t see yet.

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    33 min
  • 236: Trusting God Through Adoption, Infertility and Loss with Michael McAfee

    In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha Limbo talks with Michael McAfee about faith, identity, adoption, and trusting God when life takes an unexpected turn. Michael is the president and co-founder of Inspire Experiences, a teaching pastor, and co-author of Beyond Our Control.Michael shares his family’s journey through infertility and adoption, including the joy of bringing their daughter home from China and learning soon after that she had a liver tumor. She recovered and is now cancer-free. He also speaks candidly about the grief of an adoption that didn’t go as hoped, and how faith can offer comfort even when there isn’t an easy explanation for loss.Together, Alesha and Michael explore what it means to find your identity in Christ, live from grace rather than striving to earn it, and make space for prayer and Scripture in everyday life. They reflect on how hardship can deepen a relationship with God, and how following Jesus can bring purpose, hope, and freedom—even when the future is uncertain.Michael also explains how Inspire Experiences brings biblical learning to life through Christian group travel in the U.S. and abroad.Learn about Christian group travel: https://inspire.org
    Read Beyond Our Control: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400235197

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    40 min
  • 235: Living Your Faith Daily: Identity in Christ, Christian Purpose & Practical Faith

    What does it look like to live out your Christian faith every day—not just talk about it? On The Purpose Effect, Alesha Limbo and David Rosenfeldt discuss finding your identity in Christ, building daily habits of prayer and Bible study, and putting faith into action through kindness, forgiveness and intentional choices.They explore how a relationship with Jesus can ground you when life feels uncertain, why faith and effort work together, and how everyday interactions can become opportunities to serve others and reflect God’s love. If you’re looking for Christian encouragement, spiritual growth and practical ways to live with purpose, this conversation is for you.

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    38 min
  • 234: Purpose and Intentional Living

    FAITH WITHOUT ACTION CHANGES NOTHING | PROVERBS 4
    Are you living your faith, or are you simply reading about it?
    What happens when the bills are due, the pressure is mounting, and you have no idea how you're going to make it through another week?
    Do you trust God? Do you take action? Or do you allow fear to take control?
    In this Wednesday episode of The Purpose Effect, David Rosenfeldt opens his Bible to Proverbs Chapter 4 and discovers a message that reaches far beyond reading Scripture.
    Wisdom means nothing if we refuse to put it into practice.
    David shares an honest look at his own journey: overcoming old habits, learning to control his words, becoming a more Christ-like husband and leader, and navigating the financial pressures of running a business while learning to trust God's provision.
    He shares a recent moment when payroll was approaching, the money wasn't there, and the answer wasn't yet visible. Instead of surrendering to panic, he leaned into prayer, trusted God for wisdom, and took the steps necessary to move forward.
    Faith + Effort = Results.
    In this episode, we explore:
    📖 What Proverbs 4 teaches us about wisdom, discipline, and choosing the right path.
    🙏 Why reading Scripture is only the beginning; applying it changes your life.
    💪 How intentional morning habits strengthen your spiritual, physical, and emotional health.
    🗣️ Why controlling your tongue is a mark of strength and maturity.
    ⚔️ How men can sharpen one another through honest conversations and accountability.
    ❤️ Why forgiving yourself matters when you're working to become a better man.
    🔥 How to trust God in the middle of financial struggles, uncertainty, and overwhelming circumstances.
    🚶 Why faith requires participation, not passive waiting.
    David reminds us that yesterday's failures do not have to determine tomorrow's character.
    Your history explains who you have been. Your effort helps determine who you will become.
    Perfection may be the goal, but progress is the daily responsibility.
    Better is good.
    SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
    📖 Proverbs 4 — Wisdom, guarding your heart, controlling your words, and walking the right path.
    📖 1 Corinthians 1:30 — Christ is our wisdom from God.
    📖 Proverbs 27:17 — Iron sharpens iron.
    YOUR CHALLENGE TODAY
    Don't just read something meaningful. Live it.
    Take one truth from Scripture and put it into action today. Change a habit. Repair a relationship. Control your response. Take responsibility. Make the better choice.
    Because faith isn't just what you believe.
    It's how you live.
    💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION
    What is one area of your life where God is calling you to stop waiting and start acting?
    Share it in the comments. Your story may be exactly what another man needs to hear today.
    👍 LIKE this episode if it encouraged you.
    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to The Purpose Effect.
    📤 SHARE it with a man who needs encouragement to keep moving forward.
    THE PURPOSE EFFECT
    With David Rosenfeldt & Alicia
    Monday — Alicia
    Wednesday — David
    Friday — David & Alicia together
    Our mission is simple: Help you stop floating through life and start living with purpose, clarity, and action.
    The Purpose Effect. It is a lifestyle. It is a journey. Join us.
    #ThePurposeEffect #FaithInAction #Proverbs4 #ChristianMen #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianMotivation #FaithAndWorks #MensGrowth #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianPodcast #GodlyLeadership #IntentionalLiving

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    32 min
  • 233: Building Beyond the Business: Faith, AI and Purpose with Elias Curtis

    Elias Curtis is the founder of Transformed Design Inc., a certified biblical counselor and the author of Building Beyond the Business. He joins Alesha to talk about how faith and work fit together. They cover:
    How AI-powered websites and lead generation systems help service businesses grow
    Why AI should be a tool, not a replacement for real relationships
    Why a strong website and online authority matter more than ever
    How foster care, discipleship and biblical counseling reshaped Elias's walk with God
    Why God wants every area of life, including your career, to glorify him
    Elias's book, Building Beyond the Business, releases November 17, and pre-orders are open.
    If you meant a different episode, pick it and I'll write one for that.
    Transformed Design: https://transformeddesign.com/
    Personal website: https://eliascurtis.com/
    Book, Building Beyond the Business: https://buildingbeyondthebusiness.com/
    Faith & Work on Substack: https://substack.com/@eliascurtisfaithwork

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    30 min
  • 232: Pour Out to Be Filled: Living Your Purpose and Identity in Christ

    Do you feel like your past disqualifies you, or that your life has no real purpose? In this Christian podcast episode, Alesha Limbo and David Rosenfeldt share how God uses imperfect people, and how you can live with purpose, intention and clarity. In this episode:

    • Why honest, trusted friends, like "iron sharpening iron," help you see your blind spots and grow in faith
    • How your story and past mistakes can help others avoid the same pain
    • Your identity in Christ and Ephesians 2:10: you are God's masterpiece, not your job, your mistakes or your circumstances
    • Why the "one" matters, from the parable of the lost sheep to the reason this show exists
    • How pouring out to others from a cup God has filled leaves you fuller, not emptier
    • Why active faith beats entitlement: walk the walk, not just the talk

      • Subscribe to The Purpose Effect for weekly encouragement on faith, spiritual growth and living on purpose. Share this episode with someone who needs it, and message us with topics or guests you'd like to hear.Keywords used: Christian podcast, living with purpose, identity in Christ, Ephesians 2:10, spiritual growth, faith, Bible, purpose, community, encouragement.

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      35 min
    • 231: Too Dumb to Quit: From Worst Soldier to Comeback Coach with Richard Kaufman

      Army veteran Richard Kaufman served 23 years. He was discharged once for addiction, found a new purpose after 9/11, and lost most of his sight in a training accident. He now hosts a podcast on resiliency, which has run for 14 years. He joins Alesha to talk about:
      - Why quitting is the only way to lose
      - Choosing gratitude and the discomfort that builds resilience
      - How he started a podcast while recovering in a chair for 18 months
      - How to make a podcast powerful, purposeful and profitable
      - Why relationships beat transactions, including the handwritten thank-you card
      - Living intentionally by ruling your schedule and saying no
      Richard also shares his book, The Three Ps of Podcasting, which is on Amazon. He closes with a reminder: "Every morning we wake up, we have a choice."

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      42 min
    • 230: Defined by Faith

      YOUR PAST DOESN'T DEFINE YOU. GOD DOES.
      What happens when the people closest to you refuse to recognize the man you've become?
      What happens when they keep dragging you back to mistakes you made 20 years ago?
      In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Purpose Effect, David Rosenfeldt tackles one of the most important questions a man can ask himself:
      WHO AM I TODAY?
      After a painful confrontation with family, David shares why he refuses to be defined by his past, how his relationship with Jesus Christ has transformed his identity, and why becoming a better man requires intentional choices every single day.
      We're talking about real life. Real mistakes. Real forgiveness. And the sometimes uncomfortable journey of becoming the man God created you to be.
      IN THIS EPISODE:
      Why your past doesn't have to define your future
      Finding your true identity as a child of God
      Why personal growth sometimes makes other people uncomfortable
      Learning to forgive people who have hurt you
      Finding peace through prayer, scripture, and silence
      How the things you feed your mind shape your identity
      The danger of allowing money and material success to become idols
      Why following Christ is about more than religious labels
      Learning to listen to God instead of the noise of the world
      THE CHALLENGE:
      Are you still allowing yesterday's mistakes to determine who you are today?
      Are you becoming a stronger, more intentional man, or are you allowing the world to tell you who you're supposed to be?
      You cannot change yesterday. But you can make a conscious decision about the man you're becoming today.
      SCRIPTURE TO REFLECT ON:
      2 Corinthians 5:17 — Our new identity in Christ.
      Romans 12:2 — The renewing of our minds.
      Ephesians 4:32 — Forgiving others as God has forgiven us.
      JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
      What is one thing about your past that you've finally learned to leave behind?
      Tell us in the comments. Your experience might be exactly what another man needs to hear today.
      👍 LIKE this episode if the message speaks to you.
      🔔 SUBSCRIBE for conversations about faith, purpose, accountability, personal growth, and intentional living.
      ↗️ SHARE this with someone who needs to remember that their past is not their identity.
      THE PURPOSE EFFECT
      Stop floating through life and start living with purpose, clarity, and action.
      Transformation happens at the speed of honesty.
      The Purpose Effect. It is a lifestyle. It is a journey. Join us. We are changing the world.
      #ThePurposeEffect #IdentityInChrist #ChristianMen #FaithOverFear #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #Forgiveness #PurposeDrivenLife

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      32 min
    • Finding Purpose Through Suffering: George Bryant on Faith, Ultramarathons & Authentic Leadership


      In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha sits down with George Bryant — Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of the Everyday Entrepreneur podcast — for a raw, faith-filled conversation about what happens when God pushes you out of your comfort zone.

      George shares his powerful story of running a 50K ultramarathon with almost no training, and the three life-changing lessons God taught him on the trail: overcoming the fear of judgment, breaking the cycle of isolation and self-reliance, and discovering that we are not meant to do life alone. Together, Alesha and George unpack what it means to live with intention, ground your identity in Christ, and embrace suffering as a tool for spiritual growth.

      They also dive deep into:

      • The comfort crisis and why God calls us to discomfort
      • How entitlement and ego sabotage your personal growth
      • Scaling your capacity as an entrepreneur vs. just scaling your strategies
      • The power of community, vulnerability, and authentic relationships
      • What the Bible says about taking every thought captive
      • A beautiful metaphor: "Purpose is not a picture — it's a painting that requires you to pick up the brush daily"

        • Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking purpose, a Christian navigating hard seasons, or someone feeling stuck in isolation, this episode will challenge and encourage you to step into the life God designed for you.

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        59 min
      • 228: Be Bold in Your Faith: Purpose, Prayer & Transformation

        In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David reflect on personal transformation, Christian identity, prayer, and what it means to pursue spiritual growth one day at a time. They explore how faith in God can bring peace and purpose through difficult seasons, why effort matters more than perfection, and how men and women can lead their families with responsibility, mutual respect, and biblical conviction.If you’re looking for encouragement in your relationship with God, practical faith, Christian leadership, personal growth, and living with purpose, this conversation is for you.

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        39 min

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