Thriving On Purpose Podcast

What will you do with your ability to create wealth in 2020?  This January we’re going to focus on money. If you want to start the year strong, it is essential that you understand the biblical reasons why God cares about your finances, why He has given you the ability to create wealth, and why He actually wants you to prosper.   For some of you, this is a foreign concept. Because you assume that if God wants you to be wealthy, you would already be wealthy. Others among you think that God doesn’t want you to be prosperous or wealthy at all because, you reason, the love of money is the root of all evil. And who wants to become evil? Right?   In this episode, we’ll start by looking at your God-given ability to create wealth, why God has given you the ability to create wealth… and what you can do, or should do, with this ability.   Are you ready, let’s dig deeper!     In this Episode you Will:  Understand why God has given you the ability to create wealth.   Understand that

The truth about vision boards explained  It’s the beginning of a New Year, and for many in the personal growth arena, this means it’s vision board time.   Many people make a vision board at the beginning of each year, or at each trimester or season to help them attain their goals more efficiently.   If you’re like us, you might have wondered if vision boards are biblical at all. You might have wondered if Christians should make a vision board, or is it simply a New Age practice that we should stay away from. In this episode, we’ll look at all four corners of the subject of Vision Boards. We’re gonna dig deeper into the subject to see if God condemns it, condones it, or perhaps understands that this is just one more tool for us to go further in expanding the Kingdom.  One thing is for sure… we will dispel the myth that this is just a New Age sham. Are you ready? let’s dig deeper...     In This Episode You Will:  Gain a scientific understanding of why vision boards work  

How to look back productively in orderto forge ahead successfully  If you’re like us, as the year ends, you like looking back and evaluating how you did.    But generally, people don’t ask themselves the right questions to make sure that the next year is not a repeat of the previous year. That is why most people feel like they’re reliving the same year over and over again - hoping the coming year will bring something new and exciting.   So, to ensure that 2020 will be a victorious year for you, we give you in this podcast the key questions you need to ask yourself as you look back on 2019 and anticipate 2020.   We want to take this opportunity to wish you a tremendously successful and purpose-filled year in 2020. We wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, as your soul prospers. (3 John 2)   In this episode you will:Get tremendous insight through key yearly questions in 7 areas of your life Understand how this year will not be different unless… Develop a habit

We kept the best marital tips for last! :) In this episode, we continue the 10 commandments for couples in business. If you and your spouse are in business together, you need to listen to episode 67 first, and then listen to this one. These ten rules of conduct, if you apply them, will keep your marriage strong and compound your success in business… harmoniously. And, if you’re married and your spouse isn’t in business with you, it might just get them to reconsider joining forces with you after listening to this. As you will see, you can accomplish a lot more together, than you ever could alone.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 confirms this: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” Are you ready? Let’s dig deeper. Support this podcast

How to Maintain Marital Harmony in BusinessIn this episode and the next, we will give you the 10 commandments for couples in business. So, if you and your spouse are in business together, you will love these next two episodes. These 10 rules of conduct, if you apply them, will keep your marriage strong, give you great satisfaction, and compound your success. And, if you’re married and your spouse isn’t in business with you, it might just get them to reconsider after listening to this. As you will see, you can accomplish a lot more together, than you ever could alone.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 confirms this: “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.”  In This Episode You Will: Understand how important it is, for men especially, to have a vision. Learn how to cultivate a common vision in your marriage and biz. Understand the importance of determining your roles based on your strengths. See how to maintain respect and trus

We’ve all been there… You get up one day and you feel like you can take on the world. You’re positive, you’re upbeat, and you feel the power of the Holy Spirit surging within you! And then, you encounter someone in the course of that day that completely brings you down from your mountain top.  It can be one word, one comment, one interaction, or even one question from this person that just completely ruins the rest of your day. These, my friends, are known as difficult personalities. We all have them in our circle. Some are family, some are friends, some are co-workers or acquaintances. And yes, some of them are… us.  These are the people your mom warned you about, and dealing with them can really take the wind out of you. In this episode, we’ll examine who these personalities are, and the best ways we can deal with them. In this episode you will: Learn to identify the 7 most common difficult personalities. Understand how to deal with their different idiosyncrasies. Learn how to

In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we read: “Pray without ceasing.” Most believers, ourselves included, have made the mistake of understanding this means we should pray repetitively for the same thing, day, after day, after day, after day… However, when we really dig into the Scriptures and listen to men of faith who have mastered the art of praying, we realize that repetition has little if anything to do with it. Paul was right, “...the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.” ~ Romans 8:26 But hey, it’s not because we ‘know not what to pray for’ that we shouldn’t seek to improve our prayer life, right? In this episode, we consider how we should pray. Here is a hint: It takes into account that God isn’t deaf. Memorable Quotes: “A negative spirit will rarely give a positive life.” Recommended Resources:  Any books by Charles Capps, Kenneth Hagin Myles Munroe: https://www.christianbook.com/unders

How your unexpected God-given path will lead to your fulfillment   What will you find on your Path to Purpose? Revelations... about yourself and about God; the importance of your personal leadership, and the unfolding of your very own story!    Join us this week as we share a part of our story on a fantastic webinar titled: Path to Purpose.   Hosted by Coylette James, this webinar features Elisabeth and myself, along with Crystal Davis (aka 'The Lean Coach') who is, like us, a John Maxwell Team certified coach.    Our presentations guide the audience through the inevitable yet exciting twists and turns along the 'Path to Purpose'!   In this Episode You Will:   Learn from Coylette James how you can recover from a bad self-image, self-abuse, a bad beginning, and still find purpose and fulfillment!   Learn from Elisabeth how your path to purpose is a journey filled with ups and downs, and not a straight path.   Learn

Kingdom Entrepreneurs need to learn to Focus like Nehemiah If there’s one thing that many Entrepreneurs and Kingdom Expanders struggle with, it’s focus.   One man in the Scriptures had such strong Focus that he became known for it. That man is Nehemiah.   There are three reasons why Nehemiah had a focus of steel set on rebuilding the wall and he did it in RECORD TIME!   The book of Nehemiah is about reestablishing God’s people both physically and spiritually.   In this episode, we’ll focus on chapter 6 and consider how Nehemiah’s legendary focus got a city wall rebuilt, and a whole people back on the right track.   Are you ready, let’s dig deeper!   In This Episode You Will:  Learn the three essential traits that Nehemiah possessed that helped him accomplish what seemed to be an impossible task.   Observe how Nehemiah reacted to his enemies mockings and threats while he was laser focused on his mission.   Find out the subtle ways the devil tries to derail you

How your relationships, faith, mindset, and willingness to change will determine your influence   In this week’s episode, we interview Christian speaker, leadership coach, and author J. Loren Norris.   J Loren Norris’ passion is to equip, train and mentor the next generation of leaders. Loren hosts workshops for private groups, conducts life leadership seminars and mentors students. Whether entertaining and engaging crowds of 40,000 or sharing “life lessons” with elementary students, Loren approaches every crowd with an open mind and loving heart.   He has an uncanny gift for storytelling and can teach you how to effectively interweave your life story into any topic, subject or big idea. Through this process he teaches speakers, leaders and parents to transform their story and transform their lives.   Loren is also a Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach. For years, he has coached Dale Carnegie Courses, has trained leaders, teachers and pastors for Gateway Church, The

How God works on our behalf, even in our darkest times  Charles Spurgeon once said, when he was in a deep state of anguish and depression: “There are dungeons beneath the castle of despair.”   Someone once said that the strongest believers are tested with the hardest battles.   Some of you who listen to the Thriving on Purpose Podcast may be in a difficult place right now. In fact, I know that some of you are in a dark place right now.   Today, we want to be a source of encouragement for those of you who may be going through a dark time.   If you are presently in a dark place where God seems to have disappeared.   If you are presently in a dark place where no light seems to penetrate the thick darkness and all seems lost.   If you have lost sight of hope, and you feel like you are beneath the castle of despair, in a dark dungeon… Dear friend, this podcast, is for you.   Are you ready? Let’s dig deeper… unless you are already in a hole. If that’s the case, stop digging a

Strengthening your mind over matters In this episode, we continue sharing with you the last 6 of the 13 things to avoid in part two of: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid.   A few years ago, Amy Morin, a clinical psychologist and social worker, was inspired by people who showed incredible resilience in front of seemingly insurmountable odds. This is what inspired her to write 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, a web post that instantly went viral, and was picked up by the Forbes website. Later, she expanded on her article which became a bestselling book: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do   In this episode you will:   Learn what insane people do and think   Understand how to rejoice with those who rejoice   Appreciate the value of your time alone   Stop thinking the world owes you and understand why you owe the world   Memorable Quotes:   “Insanity is doing t

How successful people have built ''mental toughness''   As a licensed clinical social worker, college psychology instructor, and psychotherapist, Amy Morin has seen countless people choose to succeed despite facing enormous challenges.    A few years ago, that resilience inspired her to write a web post she titled 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. That post instantly went viral, and was picked up by the Forbes website. Later, she expanded on her article and it became a bestselling book.   This week, we share with you 7 of these 13 things to avoid in part one of: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Avoid.   Are u ready? Let’s dig deeper! In This Episode You Will:   ~ Learn how to avoid giving energy to the wrong people   ~ See the importance of getting over your need to please others   ~ Understand why those who risk nothing become nothing   ~ Learn why self-centered people have “I” problems  

Gratitude is the fuel for more blessings in your life!   Being Thankful is not optional for Kingdom expanders. Furthermore, being thankful (showing gratitude) for small mercies, is the fuel of more blessings in our lives.   This, of course, makes being thankful an essential part of the believer's way of life.   And yet, too much gratitude may lead one to...   You'll have to listen to this episode to discover the possible snare in being too content and grateful.   Remember. "Too much of a good thing can be bad for you."   Get your Free PDF Download to present this fantastic episode as a study or teaching for your church, Bible study, or organization. Just scroll down to the download button.   In This Episode You Will:   Have access to a PDF download of this thanksgiving podcast.   Discover the 7 scientifically proven benefits of developing an attitude of gratitude.   Learn the possible pitfall of an attitude of gratit

How to shift from your day job to your calling   We often hear that we can never be truly successful unless we do what we love.   As true as it is and as great as this sounds, many are still stuck in the drudgery of a job they don’t like - and they feel stuck.   So, how can you move yourself from feeling stuck in doing what you don’t like to actually doing what you love?   What is the process? How long does it take? What is the cost? Is it possible?   These questions may haunt some of you… especially on Monday mornings.   The good news is: It’s possible to get to do something you genuinely love and are called to do!   The not-so-good news is: It won’t be easy.   In this episode, we’ll equip you for the task at hand by providing you with six impactful questions you’ll need to answer for yourself before you start shifting your life from your day job to your calling. In this Episode you will:   Learn of t

Two Pains, One Choice   Jim Rohn, the late great business philosopher said: “We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.”   As Kingdom believers and ambassadors of Christ in our culture, we are called to a high level of influence. To do so, we must learn the value of discipline.   Our Lord called us to be His disciples, a word closely associated with discipline.    But what exactly is discipline? What does it consist of and what does it require? Is it really painful like Jim Rohn said?   In this week’s episode, we’ll look at the ingredients of a disciplined life for the believer and what it means to avoid a lifetime of regret.    As you will see, we can’t avoid pain in life, but we can sure choose it. Ultimately, the choice is yours… every day! In this episode you will:   Learn the full etymological mean

Making wise choices... There are countless useful and amazing principles taught in 'Think and Grow Rich'.   This week, we conclude our two-part series on Napoleon Hill’s list of 30 Major Causes of Failure.   This part is basically cautioning you to not make these mistakes in your personal life. As we know, making the right decision even in the mate we choose can make us or break us.   Tune-in for the 2nd part, which honestly is probably our favorite in the list. Find out why...   Are you ready? Let’s dig deeper…   In This Episode You Will:   Learn why money should not be your driving force.   Find out which major choices can affect the rest of our lives.   Learn the role, negative character traits and lack of integrity play in failure.   Find out the negative habits that stop your growth.   Quotes on Failure & Choices:

From the Book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill  John Maxwell has listed Think and Grow Rich in his ‘Lifetime Must Read’ books list.   There are countless useful and amazing principles taught in the book.   In our next two episodes, we will focus on Napoleon Hill’s list of '30 Major Causes of Failure'.   As you know, failure is merely a stepping stone to success. A rite of passage.   In that list, we know you will recognize your own causes of failure…   In This Episode You Will:  Learn the major causes of failure most people struggle with.   Learn how to face yourself in light of those causes.   Learn how to overcome these causes in your own life.   We share candidly some of our struggles in our own personal growth journey.   https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/free-resources/ (Get your hands on some of our Free Resources to help you on your Personal Growth Journey)https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/free-resources/ () Listen to The 30 Major Causes

Insights you probably missed...   Most of us are familiar with the parable of the prodigal son. It’s the story of us… when we came to our senses and came back to the Father in repentance, right? It’s a story about the lost becoming saved. The wretched being forgiven. It is all of this, of course.   That’s the way we’ve been taught this timeless parable of our Lord in Sunday school, and then later in Church by most pastors.   But when we take the time to read the story, study it, and consider how most Christians lead their lives, we notice something very peculiar - even troubling.    There seems to be something we’re missing about this story - something vital. And there is!   In this episode, we’ll look at what that peculiar thing is, and how, by understanding it, we can correct our thinking, our walk, and our results.    Are you ready? Let’s dig deeper!   In this Episode you Will:   Get a thorough Biblical analysis of

Six ways to get past your comfort zone for good   You’ve probably heard the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.''   This is especially applicable to those of you who attempt something great. Whether it’s writing a book, starting a business, or planting a Church, there will be times when the going will get so tough that will will want to quit and get back to your comfort zone. But is your comfort zone really that much more comfortable… or are you just deluding yourself?   When we depart from what we know to embark on a journey with God into the unknown, it is often done with great enthusiasm despite our initial fear. When God gives us the green light to go in a specific direction, it ignites great fervor in our hearts. Few people lack motivation in the beginning of a great work or project.   However...    As we keep moving forward, that’s when the obstacles and difficulties show up on our path. That’s when we begin having doubts. That’s when we sta