Episodes

  • When God Seems Distant with Kyle Strobel

    When God Seems Distant with Kyle Strobel
    Mar 18 2026
    In this conversation, Kyle Strobel discusses his book 'When God Seems Distant' and explores the themes of spiritual dryness, the desert experience, and the importance of navigating these challenges with grace and understanding. He emphasizes the role of suffering in spiritual growth and the necessity of guidance during difficult times. The discussion also touches on generational shifts in spirituality, the impact of COVID on church dynamics, and the importance of honesty and lament in faith.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lydW2M
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    25 mins
  • God Meets Us in Our Suffering with Rolf Jacobson

    God Meets Us in Our Suffering with Rolf Jacobson
    Feb 4 2026
    Rolf Jacobson had cancer as a teenager and survived, but it led to the amputation of both his legs. Years later, his brother Karl and their friend Mike were also diagnosed with cancer, and the three began writing a book about their experiences. While Karl passed away before it was finished, Rolf and Mike completed it—an honest, heartfelt, and humor‑filled look at the pain of cancer.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Zgm4dS
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    30 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!

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    12 mins
  • Psalm 23 in the Valley with Steve Sunshine

    Psalm 23 in the Valley with Steve Sunshine
    Dec 3 2025
    Sometimes life takes a turn we never expected, and it can feel overwhelming. I never imagined Parkinson’s would become part of my story, but here I am—learning to walk this road with faith instead of fear. The diagnosis shook me, but Psalm 23 has been my anchor, reminding me that God is with me in every valley. Even when my strength fails, His grace carries me, and I’ve found hope not just for myself, but to share with others who are struggling too.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47ZCpJ8
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    15 mins
  • Singing Through the Fire

    Singing Through the Fire
    Oct 15 2025
    Lara Silverman has a rare neurological disorder. She lives in a state of constant and severe vertigo. It has cost her her career, and left her mostly homebound. Tragically, the disorder is not the only source of grief in her life. She also lost her husband of one year to cancer. Yet, it would be hard not to describe Lara as a joyful person. She shares about her journey in her new books Singing Through Fire: Finding Surprising Joy in Life’s Darkest Trials.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46N65sq
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    31 mins
  • Remember Heaven with Matt McCullough

    Remember Heaven with Matt McCullough
    Sep 10 2025
    Matt McCullough is pastor at Edgefield Church in Nashville, and author of Remember Heaven; Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime. He talks about how remembering the promises of Heaven can put a different perspective on hard times we go through now.

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47zdqMY
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    24 mins
  • When Something You Love Isn't Good For You with Nathan Sutherland

    When Something You Love Isn't Good For You with Nathan Sutherland
    Aug 27 2025
    Nathan Sutherland realized his compulsive video gaming had gotten to the point where he didn’t just enjoy playing, he needed to play to be okay. So he stopped. And hasn’t gone back. He’s turned it into a ministry which includes the Gospel Tech podcast, which helps guide families to healthy use of all tech. You can hear Gospel Tech right here on Purposely.
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    30 mins
  • Moving from Grief to Action with Cindy Brinker Simmons

    Moving from Grief to Action with Cindy Brinker Simmons
    Aug 13 2025
    Cindy Brinker Simmons is back! Don't miss our first conversation in episode 32. This time we focused in on moving from grief to action. God wants to do something good with the thing that is causing you pain. And it's possible that the person He wants to work through is you!

    Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47rPJpy
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    30 mins