UNBOXED on Purpose

🎙️ Unstealing Joy for Renewed Worth and Connection

Guest: Wanda Thibodeaux

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

In this inspiring episode of UNBOXED on Purpose, Barbara A. F. Brehon welcomes author, ghostwriter, and podcast host Wanda Thibodeaux to discuss healing from trauma, reclaiming joy, and reconnecting with God.

Together, they explore how encouragement shapes identity, why joy is essential to spiritual connection, and how intentionally renewing our thoughts can help us move forward. Wanda shares insights from her upcoming five-book series and explains why "unstealing joy" is about taking back what God intended for us all along.

Whether you're navigating difficult circumstances, helping others heal, or seeking renewed purpose, this UNBOXED on Purpose conversation offers practical wisdom and lasting encouragement.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction

00:39 Meet Wanda Thibodeaux

08:10 Influence & Life Lessons

14:23 Sitting Between the Spirit and the Soul

16:24 Shifts in Leaders and Organizations

24:47 Wisdom & Encouragement

33:24 Favored by the Father Closing

💡 In this episode, we unbox:

• Healing after trauma

• Renewing your sense of worth

• The connection between joy and faith

• Encouragement that changes lives

• Taking intentional steps toward restoration

📌 Connect with Wanda Thibodeaux

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/wandathibodeaux

Faithful on the Clock: https://faithfulontheclock.com

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Website: www.favoredbythefather.com

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Every week on UNBOXED on Purpose, we are unboxing conversations that refresh purpose, inspire growth, and encourage people to step outside of their confining boxes on purpose. Thank you for joining us on this unboxing journey.

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

 https://linktr.ee/favorbloom

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#UnstealingJoy #UNBOXEDonPurpose #FlutterFreely #FavoredByTheFather #PersonalGrowth #intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters #FaithCommunity #FaithBasedPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment

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Why Childhood Matters More Than We Think

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

Why does childhood matter so much?

In Episode 134 of UNBOXED on Purpose, host Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon welcomes Dr. Lori Schoessler, Christian counselor, speaker, educator, and founder of New Leaf Christian Counseling.

Together they explore how childhood experiences shape identity, influence adult relationships, and impact emotional and spiritual well-being. Through personal testimony, practical wisdom, and biblical insight, Dr. Schoessler shares how healing can begin when we bring hidden wounds into the light and embrace who God says we are.

This unboxing conversation offers encouragement for anyone seeking healing, restoration, freedom, and renewed purpose.

Topics discussed:

✔ Childhood trauma and healing

✔ Identity in Christ

✔ Accountability and confession

✔ Emotional and spiritual restoration

✔ Counseling and personal growth

✔ Living beyond past wounds

Whether you are unboxing your own healing journey, helping others heal, or unboxing new perspectives on emotional wellness, this episode offers valuable insight and encouragement.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Meet Dr. Lori Schoessler

03:50 Growing Up in Iowa

11:03 The perfect day

15:15 Recruiting guests

16:00 The number 1 lesson

21:08 Healing Childhood Wounds

25:44 Advice to Her Younger Self

35:00 What's Next for Dr. Lori

35:58 Connect with Dr. Lori

38:47 Outro

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✨ You are UNBOXED on Purpose.

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📌 Connect with Connect with Dr. Lori Schoessler

New Leaf Christian Counseling

WEBSITE: https://newleafchristiancounseling.net

BOOK: The Temperament Toolbox: Teaching Character and Identity

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW183N6V

Learn more about Favored by the Father Ministries:

https://www.favoredbythefather.com

📌 Connect with Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

 https://linktr.ee/favorbloom

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 2256

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#ChildhoodMatters #UNBOXEDonPurpose #Restoration #FlutterFreely #FavoredByTheFather #SpiritualAlignment #intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters #FaithCommunity #FaithBasedPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment

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1 God, 1 Religion, 1 Humanity | R. Pareja | UNBOXED on Purpose Ep 133 @favoredbythefatherministries 99 with spaces

One God, One Religion, One Humanity with Dr. Reynaldo Pareja

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

Welcome to UNBOXED on Purpose Episode 133, where we continue unboxing transformative conversations that challenge perspectives and inspire intentional living.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Barbara Brehon sits down with Dr. Reynaldo Pareja for an honest conversation about faith, purpose, inquiry, and the human search for truth.

Through this meaningful unboxing, Dr. Pareja shares his journey from early Catholic theological formation to embracing a path of deeper questioning and spiritual exploration.

This episode explores:

✔️ Childhood passion and spiritual curiosity

✔️ The courage to walk away from what no longer aligns

✔️ The value of intellectual honesty

✔️ Why unboxing inherited beliefs matters

✔️ How purposeful inquiry shapes identity

This unboxing conversation will encourage viewers to think deeply, pursue truth intentionally, and reflect on purpose through a critical and spiritual lens.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to UNBOXED on Purpose

00:40 Meet Dr. Reynaldo Pareja

06:27 Childhood passion and spiritual beginnings

09:56 Jesuit formation and critical turning points

 14:50 Recruiting guests

15:34 Following passion with purpose

 22:17 Books and material

 26.55 One God. One religion. One humanity

29:20 Final reflections

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New episodes every Thursday

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📌 Connect with Dr. Reynaldo Pareja

Website: reynaldoalternativevision.com

Books available on Amazon

📌 Connect with Favored by the Father Ministries

Website: www.favoredbythefather.com

📌 Connect with Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

 https://linktr.ee/favorbloom

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Where to watch: Favored by the Father Ministries on YouTube

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTpFdYsdDUf_94IQJGkv4bnCEQ_yIFtEy&si=KJZlgdHp1ygqz39Av

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#OneGod #UNBOXEDonPurpose #FlutterFreely #FavoredByTheFather #SpiritualAlignment

#intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters #FaithCommunity #FaithBasedPodcast

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When Capacity Is Tested | Joanna G. Avin | UNBOXED on Purpose Ep. 132 @favoredbythefatherministries

When Capacity Is Tested: Leading While Living

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

Featuring Joanna Avin (3rd Appearance)

Life does not always wait for stability before calling you forward. Sometimes leadership unfolds in real time while capacity is being stretched, tested, and refined.

In this episode of UNBOXED on Purpose, we welcome back international speaker Joanna Avin for a powerful third conversation. Together, we explore what it means to lead while living through seasons of pressure, growth, and obedience.

Joanna shares her journey of stepping into a national behavioral health conference opportunity despite initial questions about qualification. What followed became a testimony of faith, emotional intelligence, and divine positioning.

This UNBOXED on Purpose conversation and unboxing of truth invites reflection on how capacity is formed in unseen places and revealed in appointed moments.

🔑 Key Themes:

• Capacity under pressure
• Emotional intelligence and regulation
• Faith and obedience in leadership
• Leading while still becoming
• Growth through stretching seasons

📌 CHAPTERS

00:00 Opening: Life Does Not Wait

02:05 Welcome Back Joanna Avin (3rd Appearance)

04:49 Capacity Under Pressure

12:55 The Conference Opportunity & Faith Step

20:40 Emotional Intelligence in Real Life

29:30 Leading While Living

36:40 What Had to Be Released

43:03 Faithfulness in Exhausting Seasons

45:20 Closing Reflection & Personal Testimony Exchange

✨ You are UNBOXED on Purpose.

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📌 Connect with Joanna Avin

WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/joannaavin

📌 Connect with  Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon & Favored by the Father Ministries:

  Website: www.favoredbythefather.com

https://linktr.ee/favorbloom

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

🔗 Learn more about Favored by the Father Ministries: www.favoredbythefather.com

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#capacity #LeadingWhileLiving #UNBOXEDonPurpose #FlutterFreely #FavoredByTheFather #LeadershipDevelopment #SpiritualAlignment #intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters

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Divine Economy Theory

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

What if economics is about more than money?

In this episode of UNBOXED on Purpose, Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon welcomes Bruce Koerber, economist, author, and creator of the Divine Economy Theory.

Bruce shares his personal journey, the influence of his grandmother and mentors, and how a dream inspired a framework that seeks to connect human action, faith, freedom, and prosperity. Together, they explore Austrian economics, the relationship between spirituality and decision-making, and why understanding our unique gifts can transform how we view the world.

In this episode:

✔ Bruce's childhood passions and formative influences

✔ Austrian economics explained in everyday language

✔ The origins of the Divine Economy Theory

✔ Faith, freedom, and human flourishing

✔ Why our spiritual nature influences every decision

✔ Practical insights for living with greater purpose

✨ You are UNBOXED on Purpose.

✨ You are UNBOXED on Purpose.

00:00 Welcome to UNBOXED on Purpose

01:15 Meet Bruce Koerber

03:51 Growing Up in Pennsylvania: Nature, Curiosity, and Early Passions

08:25 Influences That Shaped Bruce's Journey

10:29 The Pursuit of Justice and Critical Thinking

14:18 Recruiting New Guests

15:00 What Is Austrian Economics?

25:55 Economics as the Study of Human Action

30:20 The Dream That Sparked the Divine Economy Theory

33:31 Understanding the Divine Economy Model

38:05 Final Reflections and Takeaways

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📌 Connect with Bruce Koerber

WEBSITE:

https://www.divineeconomytheory.com/

https://amzn.to/3PaYsSe

📌 Connect with  Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon & Favored by the Father Ministries:

Website: www.favoredbythefather.com

📌 Social Media: https://linktr.ee/favorbloom

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Where to watch: Favored by the Father Ministries on YouTube

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTpFdYsdDUf_94IQJGkv4bnCEQ_yIFtEy&si=KJZlgdHp1ygqz39Av

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#freedom #Divine Economy Theory #UNBOXEDonPurpose #Economics #FlutterFreely #FavoredByTheFather #SpiritualAlignment #intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters #FaithCommunity #FaithBasedPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment 

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Formula From Stuck to Spirit-Led Freedom| Rose Ann Forte| UNBOXED on Purpose Ep. 130 @favoredbythefatherministries

From Stuck to Spirit-Led Freedom

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

What keeps people feeling stuck, even when they desperately want change?

In this powerful episode of UNBOXED on Purpose, host Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon welcomes international best-selling author, addiction and behavioral habits specialist, and Choose Freedom® Program creator Rose Ann Forte.

Together, they explore the journey from addiction, fear, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy habits toward lasting transformation through faith, neuroscience-informed practices, and the renewing power of God's Word.

Throughout this unboxing conversation, Rose Ann shares how God transformed her own life and how that experience now helps others break free from psychological slavery and move toward Spirit-led living.

If you have ever felt trapped by old patterns, this episode offers encouragement, wisdom, and practical insight for your next step forward.

⏰ CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Meet Rose Ann Forte

04:50 Childhood passion and fascination with transformation

08:10 A journey through adversity and redemption

12:50 The lesson that changed everything

15:59 UNBOXED on Purpose guest invitation

16:43 Moving beyond limiting boxes

20:04 Fear, freedom, and personal growth

23:45 Mindset shifts and renewing the mind

26:06 From addiction to transformation

29:10 Wisdom for future generations

31:00 How to connect with Rose Ann Forte

32:00 Closing encouragement

CONNECT WITH ROSE ANN FORTE

🌐 www.choosefreedom.today

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roseannforteplans/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roseannforteplans/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-ann-forte-07581b/

CONNECT WITH FAVORED BY THE FATHER MINISTRIES

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ABOUT UNBOXED ON PURPOSE

UNBOXED on Purpose features restorative conversations that refresh purpose and help shape our future. Through authentic storytelling and intentional unboxing moments, guests share lessons, experiences, and insights that encourage listeners to step outside limiting boxes and embrace God's calling.

If this unboxing conversation encouraged you, please:

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✨ You are UNBOXED on Purpose.

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Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon,

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#SpiritLedFreedom #UNBOXEDonPurpose #FlutterFreely #FavoredByTheFather #SpiritualAlignment #intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters #FaithCommunity #FaithBasedPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment

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YouTube Description: Be Legendary | Tramaine Long | UNBOXED on Purpose Ep. 129 @favoredbythefatherministries

BE LEGENDARY

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

What does it mean to become legendary?

In this powerful episode of UNBOXED on Purpose, host Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon sits down with award-winning artist, producer, minister, husband, father, and leader Tramaine Long to explore how obedience, perseverance, and God's timing shape a lasting legacy.

Together, they begin unboxing Tramaine's journey from his Atlanta childhood to national recognition in gospel music, recent Stellar Award nominations, and the release of his latest music project. Along the way, Tramaine shares the dream that inspired the phrase "Be Legendary" and explains why true significance begins with faithfulness to God.

This conversation is filled with wisdom for leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, parents, ministers, and anyone seeking clarity concerning purpose.

Through this episode, we continue unboxing purpose, unboxing identity, and unboxing the lessons that help us step beyond limiting boxes into God's greater calling.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome to UNBOXED on Purpose

02:10 Meet Tramaine Long

06:25 Childhood influences and discovering music

12:18 Early struggles and learning the craft

18:45 The influence of family and faith

25:30 The dream behind "Be Legendary"

34:42 Character before platform

42:18 Leadership lessons from the workplace

49:10 Family, purpose, and balance

55:35 Wisdom for future generations

01:02:15 What's next for Tramaine Long

01:06:40 Final encouragement

✨ You are UNBOXED on Purpose.

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UNBOXED on Purpose – Episode 128: Church Hurt | Featuring Elizabeth Bennett McKinney

What happens when the place meant to nurture your faith becomes the source of your pain?

In this powerful episode, we are unboxing the reality of church hurt—where faith and community meet tension, misunderstanding, and sometimes deep wounds.

Elizabeth Bennett McKinney shares her personal journey from childhood bullying and early church hurt to launching a ministry dedicated to helping others heal. What began as a mess became a mission—and now a ministry impacting lives across the nation.

In this episode, we are:

✔️ Unboxing the roots of church hurt

✔️ Unboxing the role of offense, division, and accountability

✔️ Unboxing practical steps toward healing and restoration

✔️ Unboxing how God transforms pain into purpose

You will also hear how safe, trusted relationships—small, intentional communities—can become the foundation for healing and spiritual growth.

📖 “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” – Psalm 139:14

🔗 Learn more about Favored by the Father Ministries:

www.favoredbythefather.com

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to UNBOXED on Purpose

01:45 – Meet Elizabeth Bennett McKinney

04:20 – What Is Church Hurt?

08:15 – Childhood Experiences & Early Wounds

13:40 – From Pain to Purpose

18:55 – When Hurt Becomes Ministry

24:10 – Coaching vs Counseling: Helping People Move Forward

29:30 – The Power of Safe Community

35:05 – Offense, Accountability, and Healing

41:20 – Practical Steps Toward Restoration

47:10 – Final Encouragement: Don’t Turn from God

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📌 Connect with Elizabeth Bennett McKinney

WEBSITE: http://www.churchhurt.net

Email: [email protected]

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📌 Connect with  Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon & Favored by the Father Ministries:

   https://linktr.ee/favorbloom

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Where to watch: Favored by the Father Ministries on YouTube

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTpFdYsdDUf_94IQJGkv4bnCEQ_yIFtEy&si=KJZlgdHp1ygqz39Av

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#ChurchHurt #UNBOXEDonPurpose #FlutterFreely #FavoredByTheFather #SpiritualAlignment

#intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters #FaithCommunity #FaithBasedPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment

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Beyond the “Good” Life | Connie Cotter | UNBOXED on Purpose Ep. 127

Barbara A. F. Brehon, Host

What happens when your life looks successful… but feels unfulfilled?

In Episode 127 of UNBOXED on Purpose, host BAFB welcomes Connie Cotter, Certified High-Performance Coach, to explore what it truly means to move beyond the “good” life and step into a life of joy, authenticity, and intentional design.

After more than 23 years in corporate leadership, Connie realized that success without fulfillment leaves a gap that achievement cannot fill. Through her journey, she discovered that we are all designers of our lives, and joy is not something to find—it is something to choose.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Moving from “fine” to fulfilled
• Breaking free from societal expectations
• Rediscovering joy and curiosity
• Navigating life transitions with clarity and confidence
• Designing a life aligned with faith and identity

🎁 Gift for listeners: https://conniecotter.com/wonder

🔗 Connect with Connie Cotter:

Website: www.conniecotter.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connielcotter

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connie.wilhelmsoncotter/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniecotter/

Free FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondthegoodlife

Connection Call: https://conniecotter.com/connect30min

🔗 Learn more about Favored by the Father Ministries:

www.favoredbythefather.com

#UNBOXEDonPurpose #BeyondTheGoodLife #FaithAndPurpose #PersonalGrowth #JoyFilledLife #WomenInLeadership #LifeDesign #ChristianPodcast

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YouTube Description: UNBOXED on Purpose | Episode 126 Featuring Chad Burmeister  @favoredbythefatherministries

AI as Authentic Influence

Host: Barbara A. F. Brehon

What happens when faith meets technology?

In this episode of UNBOXED on Purpose, we are unboxing the power of AI as Authentic Influence with returning guest Chad Burmeister. From Episode 1 to now, this conversation reflects growth, alignment, and the evolution of influence through AI.

Chad, a Forbes NEXT 1000 honoree, shares how AI has shifted from artificial to augmented intelligence, empowering leaders, creators, and ministries to expand their reach while staying grounded in truth and purpose.

We explore how unboxing your voice through technology allows you to connect more deeply, serve more effectively, and steward your calling with excellence.

This is more than AI. This is about unboxing influence, unboxing growth, and unboxing purpose in a digital world.

🔗 Learn more about Favored by the Father Ministries:

www.favoredbythefather.com

📌 Connect with Chad Burmeister:

📧 www.chadburmeister.com 

Learn more about Favored by the Father Ministries:

🔗 www.favoredbythefather.com

Listen now: Favored by the Father Ministries on YouTube

Be sure to like, share the inspiration, comment, and subscribe for more empowering conversations. FREE subscription!

📌 Connect with Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon: https://linktr.ee/favorbloom

Rev. Dr. Barbara A. F. Brehon

Visionary Servant Leader

Favored by the Father Ministries

P. O. Box 1114, Tappahannock, Virginia 22560

Grow in grace, God’s special favor, and remain favored by the Father. 💜

#AuthenticInfluence #LeadershipDevelopment #UNBOXEDonPurpose #FavoredByTheFather #SpiritualAlignment #intergenerational #PodcastInterview #AuthenticityMatters #FaithCommunity #FaithBasedPodcast 

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