From Heartache to Hope: How Patricia Cameron Found Joy After LossIn this powerful episode, Patricia Cameron opens up about how she turned her pain into purpose. She shares how writing became a way to heal, how recognizing God's presence in every season changed her perspective, and why she now sees time and relationships as her most valuable treasur…

After losing both her husband and daughter, Patricia Cameron was left to raise three sons alone. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about the raw pain of grief, the faith that carried her through, and the unexpected joy she found on the other side. She shares the hardest moments, the scriptures that gave her strength, and the conversations…

What if the pain you’ve carried for years is unknowingly shaping the way you parent, think, and live? In this eye-opening conversation, Melissa Armstrong dives deep into the lasting effects of trauma—and, more importantly, how healing is always possible. She shares the powerful tools that helped her break free, from breathwork to self-care, and rev…

What if the pain of your past didn’t have to define your future? In this raw and powerful conversation, Melissa Armstrong reveals how she transformed childhood trauma into triumph—using faith, meditation, and the incredible power of neuroplasticity. She shares the unfiltered truth about her struggles, the heartbreak of loss, and the unexpected tool…

Struggling to find peace in the chaos of motherhood? In this episode, Marielle Melling joins me to unpack the power of God’s unconditional love in parenting and personal growth. We dive into navigating anxiety in children, the importance of community, and the delicate balance between influence and control. Plus, Marielle shares insights from her bo…

Drowning in the chaos of motherhood? Marielle Melling, mom of five and author of Peace Amidst the Mayhem, reveals the secret to finding peace—no matter how crazy life gets. In this episode, we dive into the power of being rooted in love, the courage to say no, and the small daily choices that lead to a more authentic, joy-filled life. If you're ove…

In this incredible conversation, Angie Wheeler-Sibia shares her experiences as a missionary in Mozambique, discussing the challenges of living in a war zone, the importance of faith and prayer, and the power of unconditional love. She emphasizes the need for community support and the unique calling each person has in God's mission, encouraging list…

Summary In this inspiring conversation, Angie Wheeler-Sibia shares her journey from Texas to becoming a missionary in Mozambique, where she founded Beacon of Hope Africa. She discusses the challenges and joys of her calling, the impact of her work on the lives of young boys, and the lessons learned through faith and motherhood. Angie emphasizes the…

In this conversation, Kristen and Brittany Braswell, a registered dietitian, explore the themes of food freedom, body image, and the emotional connections women have with food. Brittany shares her journey into nutrition, emphasizing the importance of faith in the healing process. They discuss the societal pressures surrounding food and body image, …

We often think about the purpose for our lives, but how does that impact how we parent our children, in preparation to live out the purpose for their lives? Continuing our conversation from last week’s show, my friend Amy and I talk about how she intentionally raises her daughters according to how the Lord created them, specifically and uniquely. I…

We often think about the purpose for our lives, but how does that impact how we parent our children, in preparation to live out the purpose for their lives? In this week’s episode, I talk to my precious friend Amy about how she intentionally parents her daughters in a way that equips them to live out their respective purpose. In this episode you’ll…

Episode Description:In this inspiring episode of Live Your Purpose, Kristen sits down with Renee Greene Murphy, author of Your Heart's Voice — the first-ever children's picture book on intuition. Drawing from her experience as a New York State certified school counselor and her journey through personal loss, Renee shares how her book empowers child…

Episode Title: When God Burns Down Your GoalsEpisode Description:What happens when your carefully crafted plans fall apart? In today’s episode, I sit down with Naomi, a stress management coach who recently experienced a complete upheaval of her business goals. Instead of giving up, Naomi leaned into her faith and relied on the stress management str…

As we close out 2024 and head into 2025, this episode is all about embracing where you are in life right now. While the end of the year often brings resolutions and lofty goals, I want to encourage you to take a step back and remember this truth: You are already enough. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you need to reinvent yourself to be…

Christmas is a beautiful season of celebration, but it can also feel heavy for moms balancing the chaos of motherhood and the busyness of the holidays. Are you feeling weary and overwhelmed? Today’s episode offers a lifeline of hope straight from the heart of the Christmas story.Join Kristen as she unpacks three biblical truths that reveal how Jesu…

Episode Description:As moms, we carry so much during the holiday season—gifts to wrap, traditions to uphold, and memories to make. But amidst the busyness, it’s easy to forget the most important gift we can give our families: the gift of faith.In this special Christmas episode, Kristen Leigh shares how you can embrace the gift of Christ, reflect Hi…

The Christmas season is beautiful, but let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming, especially for busy moms. In today’s episode, we’re diving into how to embrace joy, even amidst the stress and busyness of motherhood during the holidays. Together, we’ll explore three key points about the Ministry of Joy, rooted in biblical truth:🎅🏼Finding Joy, N…

Episode Summary:As moms, the holiday season can feel overwhelming with all the to-dos, traditions, and expectations. But what if this Christmas, we shifted our focus back to what matters most? In today’s episode, Kristen Leigh shares three biblical principles to help you keep Christ at the center of your Christmas traditions. With practical tips an…

Episode Summary:In the midst of Thanksgiving week, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the to-dos—planning meals, preparing homes, and hosting gatherings. But what if we paused to refocus on what truly matters? In today’s episode, I’m sharing encouragement, practical tips, and biblical wisdom to help you shift your perspective and embrace this se…

‼️ FREE RESOURCE: ‼️Celebrating the Holidays in Your Heart and HomeTo encourage and inspire you this holiday season, download my free resource to help you refocus on gratitude, find peace, and embrace the season with joy. Access it here: ⬇️ ⁠https://liveyourpurposeministries.com/resources#heartandhome⁠---------In today’s podcast episode, we dive in…

If you're a mom feeling the weight of expectations, struggling to stay afloat in a sea of responsibilities, this episode is for you. Learn how to lay down the armor, release control, and trust in a strength greater than your own. In this week’s episode, we tackle the reality of feeling overwhelmed and drowning in life's storms. From parenting chall…

This week, let's dive into the concept of proactive, and not reactive, parenting. We talk about how, through prayer and quiet time with the Lord, we, as parents, influence our children. By utilizing prayer and God’s word as the foundation of our parenting, we will raise our children to walk in the purpose for their lives and in the Lord’s overall p…

If God loves us, then why do bad things happen to us? -- In this week's episode, we navigate one of life's most profound and challenging questions: "If God truly loves us, why do bad things happen to us?" Join us on a heartfelt exploration into the intricate tapestry of life's sufferings and trials, as we delve deep into personal experiences, scrip…

Tips That Helped Me Heal from Miscarriages --- In today’s episode, Kristen dives in with tips and tools that helped her heal mentally and emotionally after her miscarriages. Overcoming a very serious bout of depression and grief, she shares crucial resources and actions she took to go from sorrow to strength. How is professional help crucial in the…

In this heartfelt episode, Kristen delves into the profound experience of miscarriage, an often silent pain carried by countless mothers. Though we may never hold them in our arms on this Earth, we believe that each life, no matter how brief, is purposefully created by God. They serve as tender reminders that every soul has a purpose. Take comfort …

We're diving back into the world of the Live Your Purpose show after a 4-year hiatus! Kristen returns with a heartfelt reintroduction, sharing a preview of her personal growth, challenges, and triumphs in the pursuit of living with purpose, especially as a mom. Through this personal journey, she found strength and healing in the arms of Jesus, emer…

There's not a soul on this planet that doesn't have some sort of problem in their lives. So why does it seem like some people make it look easy and others struggle? A big part of that is the ability to become solution-driven. Today we'll talk about ways to adopt a solution-driven mindset and how to avoid living in the problem. Donate to Layla: run4…

We hear it all over the place these days, be authentic. And the literal take on it is to be real or genuine. But what does that even mean? We'll go into that today as well as how you can use authenticity to grow and build progress in your life. Donate to Layla: run4layla.com Find us at: Saed IG: saed_albasha Mike IG: themike_diamond A2S Web: access…

Values are the things we hold in a high regard in our lives. We share a lot of the same values, and some may be unique to us. But conflict arises when we define the same value differently than those we have in our lives. Some values include: Love, Respect, Honesty, Communication, Freedom, Support, Fun, Fulfillment, Joy, Spirituality. There are hund…

Track cycling is one of the most entertaining and fast-paced sports I've ever seen. And Mandy Marquardt makes winning look easy. She's won National Championships, and she owns two National Records. And she's doing this while managing her Type 1 Diabetes. She races for Team Novo Nordisk, and is in the running to represent team USA in the 2020 Summer…

We're all motivated, yes even when we hit the snooze & skip the gym. We are pointing our motivation for comfort over the pain of getting up and doing what we know we should do Today we take a more comprehensive look at motivation and why we might be directing it toward the wrong things -We ask some simple but powerful self-reflective questions -We …

We've all heard that our network is our net worth but who should we include in our network? How can we access them? We'll dive into that plus some ways to create your own luck. How a walk through nature can make you more creative Why you may not need a resume when you apply for your next job Run For Layla is one month away, click here to get to her…

No matter where you are in life, you have a story of how you got there. Good or bad, your situation is shaped by your past. But what if you want to become more than what you are today? That's what we'll go into today including: -How to string together empowering thoughts -How to disassociate your past experiences with your current state -How to tak…

We're not all born with the skills we need to succeed in life, but we can all develop the will to persevere no matter the odds. That's what we talk about today, is how to develop the will to win even if we don't have all the skills needed. We'll also dig into: -How carving your own path is the most effective way to get ahead -Introduce a unique way…

We all have that inner critic that seems to hold us back from taking the necessary action to move the needle in our lives. Whether it's making a career change, trying something new, or anything else you can think of. The inner critic shows up to spoil the party. In this episode we'll go over: -How to control and silence the inner critic -How to own…

We all have daily rituals, but not all of them are productive. In this episode we discuss some of the best daily rituals we've observed and adopted to win the day We'll dig into: - How to develop a daily ritual -How to manage stress when things don't go your way -How to kill the excuses holding you back Follow us at: Saed IG: saed_albasha Mike IG: …

There's enough information out there that proves we should have goals, but do we have a blueprint on how to set these goals? Today we go deep into goal setting strategies that'll help you close the gap between where you're at, and where you want to be! The 7 P's are: Purpose Plan Priorities People Places Perseverance Patience Follow us at: Saed IG:…

Fear prevents us from taking action even when that action is necessary Today we talk about where fear comes from and how we can overcome itBy Saed Albasha

It's time to take you to the next level!!! Project Shine is all about sharing practical knowledge of how to overcome life's challenges and struggles. Saed Albasha and Mike Diamond break down what it means to have a flexible mindset and how you can adopt this philosophy to dominate even the most challenging obstacles in your life. Follow us at: Saed…

Every action produces a reaction. That reaction is a consequence and sometimes the consequence in unintended. But that doesn't always mean it's negative Today I share a couple stories of how unintended consequences manifested out of the decisions I've made. One involving the podcast and the other involving my insurance business I mention Mike Diamo…

Foundations of thought processes and self-confidence are often projections from others’ insecurities that we absorbed, but aren’t truly our own. But we take these projections start trying to better ourselves, setting big goals that for some reason don’t fulfill us, so we keep searching for happiness but it sometimes feels like we come up empty.…

As work volume increases on my new collaboration project, my time is spread thin. So I'm re-posting one of my favorite interviews over the past year with Sabrina Collins I learned a lot from her and she's been a positive influence and mentor in my life. I really can't say enough good things about her Follow Sabrina at: IG: loveyourlegacycoaching IG…

We've been conditioned to think rules are restrictive and no fun. But I've discovered the secret that most successful people use, and I'll share that with you in today's episode It's a short one, but I share three of the rules that I've set in my life that have had a massive impact on my productivity and positive decisions Be sure to tag me when yo…

Jason Goldberg is a Business Coach who approaches his craft from a more joyful perspective He's overcome obesity, depression, anxiety, and heavy stress to launch a successful business and also speaks & teaches audiences how they can do it as well His philosophies include why consistency beats intensity, how 5% improvements over time pay huge divide…

This is a powerful episode, about a powerful woman Malorie Avaline has overcome drug addiction, exotic dancing for money, and an abusive marriage to build several successful businesses She's now coaching and mentoring women to become a more authentic version of themselves, as well as hosting a conference and starting a podcast We go over several bu…

Building a brand is not just slapping a logo or a picture online and calling it a day. It's a strategy that connects your audience with your story That's what Chrissy Kruger-Gruendyke and I talk about on today's show You'll get a better idea of what a brand is, how to develop one, and some things you shouldn't do along the way That and her story an…

This is the second part in my series on the book Pavarotti and Pancakes, written by my friend Frank Granieri. This episode goes beyond the book as I asked him questions on how he overcame the dysfunction and turmoil outlined in our first conversation, and in his memoir. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT - How therapy and hypnotism were key aspe…

If you want some positivity in your life look no further than this amazing human Kenneth Cook is a Technical Sergeant in the US Air Force where he's won numerous awards and built a successful career there But he wasn't always on the right path. Prior to joining the Air Force Kenny was running with a bad crowd and was arrested on seven different occ…

Natalie is a licensed and Board Certified Therapist who uses Alternative Healing methods like Reiki and Art Therapy She was already a practicing therapist when she had her own experience with an Alternative Healer, and has since opened her own practice called the True Self Institute Today we discuss the different types of therapy, and whether a psy…

I couldn't fit the whole intro in the title above, but Debi Sadler Earl is an NRA Firearms Instructor and Level 1 Instructor in the Mastro Defence System She went through an abusive marriage, and told herself she would never again be a victim. She wanted to take control of her own safety She's now an instructor helping women and children learn how …