Episodes

  • How Jesus Transformed Me with Donnie Davidson

    How Jesus Transformed Me with Donnie Davidson
    Mar 25 2026
    Some testimonies remind us just how patient and persistent God’s love really is, especially when someone has spent years believing they’re too far gone. Donnie Davidson’s journey from rejection and addiction to hope, healing, and purpose, shows how God can use ordinary people and unexpected moments to break through even the darkest seasons. His story is a powerful reminder that faith and community can rebuild what shame and despair once tried to destroy.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3MxqESl
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    25 mins
  • I Was a Jehovah's Witness and Then I Found Jesus with Bally Sahota

    I Was a Jehovah's Witness and Then I Found Jesus with Bally Sahota
    Mar 18 2026
    Faith can take all kinds of paths—some straightforward, others full of questions, doubts, and rediscovery. Bally’s journey shows how God meets us right in the middle of the mess, gently guiding us through unlearning and toward deeper truth. His story reminds us that welcoming the Holy Spirit can open unexpected doors and lead us into a freer, more authentic faith.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4bbXVf5
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    36 mins
  • From Breakdown to Belief with Bill Bear

    From Breakdown to Belief with Bill Bear
    Mar 11 2026
    Some of us come to faith through quiet moments, and others through a long, winding road that forces us to confront our limits and our need for something greater. Bill Bear’s journey is one of those powerful reminders that God can break into a life shaped by pressure, striving, and self‑reliance, offering a completely different way forward. His story shows how Jesus meets us right where we are, often after we’ve tried everything else, and gently leads us into healing, purpose, and community.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/40zVAV7
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    13 mins
  • Despair to Restoration with Derek Yuri

    Despair to Restoration with Derek Yuri
    Mar 4 2026
    Some stories remind us just how far God’s grace can reach, even when life feels impossibly dark. Derek Yuri’s journey from homelessness and addiction to hope, healing, and a brand‑new life, shows how God can meet us in the places we least expect and lead us toward restoration one small step at a time. His transformation is a powerful reminder that no one is ever too far gone for God to rewrite the story.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ZW8xbH
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    14 mins
  • Purposely Presents: Luke - A 24-Day Journey to Christmas

    Purposely Presents: Luke - A 24-Day Journey to Christmas
    Dec 4 2025
    Prepare your heart for Christmas by walking through the Gospel of Luke — one chapter each day. We're already a few days in, but it isn't too late to join us on this journey... We're giving you the gift of the first episode to give you a little taste of what's to come. If you'd like to continue the journey, find and follow our "Luke: A 24-Day Journey to Christmas" podcast mini-series on Purposely.com or wherever you get your podcasts.

    Merry Christmas from Purposely!

    Podcast Info: Luke: A 24 Day Journey to Christmas
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    12 mins
  • From the Occult to Jesus with Jordan Teeny

    From the Occult to Jesus with Jordan Teeny
    Apr 18 2025
    Raised in a religious family, Jordan strayed far from his Christian roots during his time in the military, immersing himself in a lifestyle of drugs, tattoos, and occult practices. Despite his rebellion, God's protection and love remained over him, ultimately leading him back to faith through a series of miraculous events and the unwavering support of his father.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3GbY7OI
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    35 mins
  • From Islam to Christianity with Aybars Uckun

    From Islam to Christianity with Aybars Uckun
    Apr 11 2025
    Aybars Uckun shares his transformative journey from a life of addiction and isolation to finding faith and purpose through Jesus. Born to an Afghan refugee father, Aybars grew up in New Jersey, feeling alienated as the only Muslim family in a predominantly Catholic community. Disenchanted with Islam and struggling with substance abuse, he sought solace in various religions and philosophies, eventually finding his way to Jesus.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/422sLCr
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    24 mins
  • A Restored Faith With Tricia Streeter

    A Restored Faith With Tricia Streeter
    Apr 4 2025
    Once distanced from her faith due to a negative church experience, Tricia Streeter found her way back to Jesus because of one simple act of kindness from a determined and faith-filled neighbor.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Rt5mE5
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    21 mins