Prescription for Purpose

This Ain’t Eden: Why Purpose Still Feels Hard


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Are you walking in obedience—but still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in survival mode? You might be in your Promised Land—but with Eden expectations. In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down why purpose often feels hard, even when you're exactly where God called you to be.

Drawing from the book of Joshua, faith-based mental health principles, and trauma-informed insight, Dr. Sharla helps high-achieving Christian women reframe their frustration, reset their expectations, and stop mistaking divine process for personal punishment.

Inside this episode:

  • Why stepping into purpose doesn’t mean stepping out of pressure
  • The biblical and emotional difference between Eden and the Promised Land
  • What spiritual burnout looks like—and why it’s not a sign you missed God
  • How to recognize resentment and disillusionment before they sabotage your calling
  • The psychology of hypervigilance, spiritual fatigue, and trauma in high-functioning believers
  • What to do when your nervous system doesn’t trust the peace you prayed for


Whether you’re struggling with spiritual exhaustion, doubting your calling, or questioning if you misunderstood God, this episode will help you re-center your faith, stay rooted in purpose, and move forward with clarity and courage.


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