The Purpose Effect

The Purpose Effect

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The Purpose Effect episodes

  • 197: Stop Carrying the rocks! Perspective, Purpose and my journey

    What burdens are you carrying that God never intended for you to bear?
    In this episode of The Purpose Effect, David Rosenfeldt shares a deeply personal reflection on recovering from shoulder surgery, navigating business challenges, and learning to release emotional and spiritual burdens to God.
    Inspired by a powerful exercise at a Rise Leadership retreat, David explains how the "rocks" we carry represent past wounds, fear, anxiety, guilt, and the need to control everything ourselves. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical examples, he explores how faith allows us to exchange heavy burdens for God's peace.
    This episode discusses:
    Learning to let go of emotional baggage
    Finding purpose through life's challenges
    Psalm 55:22 and Matthew 11:28-30
    Recovering from childhood wounds
    Growing in faith instead of religion
    Living with integrity when no one is watching
    Protecting what you consume mentally and spiritually
    Discovering peace through gratitude, perspective, and purpose
    If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or carrying burdens that seem too heavy, this message is for you.
    Scripture References
    Psalm 55:22
    Matthew 11:28-30
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Welcome to The Purpose Effect
    01:30 The Rise Leadership retreat and the bag of rocks
    05:10 Why we keep carrying burdens God never intended
    08:45 Psalm 55:22 — Give your burdens to the Lord
    12:15 Healing childhood wounds through faith
    17:20 Jesus offers rest to the weary
    22:00 Grace, accountability, and living with integrity
    28:15 The Home Depot story: Character when no one is watching
    34:10 Protecting what you consume
    40:30 Finding peace through perspective
    46:20 Recovery, purpose, and trusting God's plan
    52:00 Final encouragement

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    35 min
  • 196: You Don't Have to Prove Your Life Matters | 2026 Commencement Speech

    What if the most important question after graduation isn't what you're going to do — but who you're going to become?
    In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alicia Limbo shares the commencement speech she delivered to the Spearfish High School Class of 2026 — a raw, honest, and inspiring message about three words that can change your life: awareness, intention, and purpose.
    You'll learn:
    Why most people drift through life without ever truly waking up
    How to live with intention before the pressure hits
    Why your worth is not based on your performance or anyone else's approval
    How to dream bigger and build a life with real depth
    Whether you're a new graduate, a parent, or someone who feels lost and needs a reset — this episode will remind you that you are not an accident. You were created for a purpose.
    🎙️ New episodes drop Monday, Wednesday & Friday
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    13 min
  • 195: Stop Being a Covert Christian: How Real Spiritual Growth Actually Works

    In this episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David get real about what it truly means to live as a follower of Christ — beyond Sunday morning and beyond religion. Fresh off his first physical therapy appointment post-surgery, David shares how even recovery is a lesson in leaning into the uncomfortable for growth. The conversation dives deep into why so many Christians aren't experiencing the joy and peace they're longing for, the critical difference between religion and spirituality, and why transformation is a process — not a one-time event.

    In this episode:

    • Why daily prayer and scripture are the foundation for emotional stability
    • The danger of "covert Christianity" and what it means to truly glorify God
    • Religion vs. spirituality — and why one divides while the other unites
    • How we're called to be transformed, not just saved
    • Alesha's new book announcement: Wake Up and Live: A Journey to Awareness, Intention, Identity, and Purpose

      • Connect & Resources:

      • 📖 Get Alesha's book on Amazon: Wake Up and Live
      • 🎤 Watch for the bonus episode dropping this weekend: Alesha's commencement speech
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        • New episodes every Monday, Wednesday,

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        42 min
      • 194: Living with Cerebral Palsy and Finding Purpose | Brianne Alley on The Purpose Effect

        In this inspiring episode of The Purpose Effect podcast, host Alesha sits down with her longtime friend Brianne Alley to talk about living with cerebral palsy, overcoming disability, and discovering God's purpose in the struggle. Brianne shares her raw, honest journey — from growing up feeling different, to embracing her disability as a God-given gift. She opens up about the emotional and physical challenges of cerebral palsy, her mindset transformation through faith, her work with Capernaum (Young Life's ministry for people with disabilities), and how she inspires fourth graders to believe they can do anything. If you're struggling to find purpose in your pain, this episode is for you.
        Topics covered:
        Living with cerebral palsy every day
        Overcoming disability with a positive mindset
        Faith, purpose, and Second Corinthians 12
        Capernaum and Young Life disability ministry
        How to embrace your differences and inspire others
        Choosing purpose over limitation
        Subscribe, share, and remember: you're called, you're capable, and you're created with intention.

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        35 min
      • 193: Breaking the Patterns That Have Broken You

        We all have habits we didn't choose — reactions we've rehearsed for decades, impatience we can't shake, tempers we thought we'd tamed. In this episode, Alesha and David get raw and real about the ongoing work of becoming who God designed you to be. From shoulder surgery to spiritual surgery, they explore how human nature, lifelong habits, and the enemy's distractions conspire to keep us from living with purpose — and what it actually looks like to fight back with intention, grace, and faith.
        If you're tired of thinking you've "got it figured out" only to be humbled all over again, this one's for you.
        The Purpose Effect — honest conversations for intentional living.

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        36 min
      • 192: Health, Wealth and Healing

        In this episode of The Purpose Effect Podcast, host David Rosenfeldt shares a powerful, faith‑based reflection on health, wealth, and healing from a Christian perspective. Speaking candidly about his recent shoulder surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, and his journey with type 2 diabetes, keto, and the carnivore diet, David reframes what it really means to be “wealthy.” Instead of chasing money, status, and possessions, he challenges listeners to pursue true wealth in three core areas: spiritual health, emotional health, and physical health.
        David explains how a daily attitude of gratitude, biblical study, scripture reading, and prayer form the spiritual foundation for a life of purpose. He contrasts the Kingdom of God with the cultural idol of money, reminding listeners that a strong relationship with God is worth more than any paycheck, dollar bill, or gold. He emphasizes that your health is your greatest wealth, and that healing is a process, not a one‑time event—whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic illness, or working through emotional wounds.
        Drawing on his experience as a Christian, business owner, husband, father, and mentor, David shares how perspective shapes everything: starting the day in gratitude vs. lack, seeing your job as wealth instead of just the money it brings, and choosing to focus on what you can do rather than what you’ve lost. He offers simple, practical habits such as getting into the Bible app each morning, praying with thanksgiving, moving your body every hour, and consciously choosing to participate in your own healing—spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
        The episode also explores the importance of service, generosity, and community, including how David’s involvement in Christian community and Freemasonry has deepened his understanding that giving is a greater gift than receiving. Throughout, he returns to the central theme of living with purpose, clarity, and action, encouraging listeners not to “float” through life but to intentionally build a life aligned with God’s design.
        If you’re a Christian listener (or spiritually curious) seeking faith‑based motivation, mindset shifts, and practical steps toward a more purposeful, healthy, and healed life, this episode will encourage you to:
        Redefine wealth as spiritual richness, emotional resilience, and physical vitality.
        Start your day from a spiritual surplus instead of an emotional deficit.
        Embrace the work of healing through consistent effort, prayer, and wise choices.
        See your body as a gift from God to be stewarded, not neglected.
        Live a life of service, gratitude, and intentional action that positively impacts others.
        David closes by inviting you to choose health, build real wealth, and continue healing, one intentional day at a time—and to share the journey by liking, subscribing, and sending feedback so the show can continue to serve and encourage more people

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        31 min
      • 191: How to Live with Purpose and Intention When Life Gets Hard

        Are you just floating through life, reacting instead of living with intention? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives into one of the most important—and overlooked—habits of purposeful living: self-examination.

        Inspired by Psalms 139, Alesha shares practical, real-life strategies for how to pause, peel back the layers, and examine what's really driving your emotions, your frustrations, and your reactions—so you can respond with clarity and purpose instead of chaos.

        In this episode, you'll learn:

        • Why self-examination is the foundation of intentional living
        • How unmet expectations quietly fuel anger and frustration
        • The power of communication in relationships and leadership
        • How to let go of offense and stop carrying weight that isn't yours
        • Why putting God at the center of your life transforms everything

          • Whether you're overwhelmed, burned out, or just feeling stuck, this episode will remind you that you have a choice—and that real freedom comes when you stop blaming the outside world and start searching your own heart.

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          21 min
        • 190: Finding Rest in the Chaos: Coming to God When Life Feels Overwhelming

          In this special Saturday episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha shares a raw and honest look at the overwhelming seasons of life — from land development challenges to managing rentals, family, and ministry all at once. Drawing from Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 40:31, and Psalms 46:10 and 62:1, she unpacks what it really means to bring your burdens to God and find rest — not by ignoring the hard, not by sitting in it, but by intentionally coming to the source of all peace and strength. Whether you're spinning and exhausted or just need a moment to pause, this episode is a reminder that God's yoke is easy, His burden is light, and true rest is only found in Him.

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          33 min
        • 189: Fear God, Trust God, Live Free: Faith, Resilience & Purpose on America's 250th Birthday

          What does it really mean to fear God — and why does it actually set you free? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David dive deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith: the fear of the Lord. Discover how a healthy reverence for God's power and majesty leads to deeper trust, greater peace, and a life lived with real purpose and intention.
          David shares his personal journey through shoulder surgery, learning to slow down, do his part, and trust God in the process. They also explore how accepting God's grace requires action — you have to come to Him. Plus, a raw and honest conversation about emotional toughness vs. emotional health, breaking generational patterns, managing anger, and finding joy in the everyday moments.
          Recorded on the eve of Independence Day, this episode connects faith, freedom, and America's founding principles — reminding us that this nation was built on God-fearing men who sacrificed everything for the right to worship.
          In this episode:
          The true meaning of fearing God (hint: it's not about being terrified)
          Why accepting God's grace takes intentional action
          Emotional health vs. "tough guy" mentality
          Trusting God when life doesn't go as planned
          America's Christian foundation and what we're celebrating on the 4th of July
          What World Cup visitors are discovering about the real America
          Subscribe, like, and share to join a community committed to living with purpose, clarity, and faith. Together, we're changing the world.

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          52 min
        • 188:  From Loving God to Fearing Him: The Missing Key to Walking in Purpose, Peace & Power

          What if the reason you're feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from God's promises comes down to one missing piece — the fear of the Lord?

          In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha pulls back the curtain on her own faith journey and shares a raw, vulnerable message that could completely transform how you experience God. She dives deep into what it truly means to fear God — not a cowering, terrified fear, but a holy reverence that repositions you to receive His goodness, wisdom, and provision.

          Whether you're navigating overwhelming seasons, questioning why God hasn't come through, or simply feeling like your faith has become routine, this episode will challenge you to go deeper than Sunday Christianity and step into the Holy of Holies.

          In this episode you'll discover:

          • Why fearing God is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10)
          • How to restructure your desires around His holiness
          • The difference between anxious living and holy, purpose-filled living
          • How the fear of the Lord positions you to receive what God has promised
          • Why moving from loving God to fearing Him is not a step back — it's a leap forward

            • Also mentioned: Alesha's new bestselling book Wake Up and Live: A Journey to Awareness, Intention, Identity, and Purpose — now available on Amazon!

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            38 min

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