On Purpose and For a Purpose

Claire is joined by Helen-Hanson Smith who shares her passion for running & how it provided community & healing through her years of sobriety. Helen-Hanson & Claire discuss the blessings given by God to us through exercise & movement. They also touch on the importance of our identify that we find in Christ as believers & how this lens impacts us in our every day moments.More of Helen-Hanson Smith on Instagram @helenhansonsmithSupport Shatterproof here - https://endurance.shatterproof.org/participants/HelenHansonSmithFollow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Jesus commands us to love God & love others. What does extending love to others look like? We see through the cross & resurrection, there is purpose in forgiveness & mercy extended to us by God. How did Jesus teach & model this aspect of love & unity to us?Scripture mentioned: Matthew 22:37-40 | Matthew 18:20 | Matthew 18:22 | Luke 23 | Proverbs 27:17 | John 17:8-12 | John 17:20-24 | Ephesians 2:11-22 | Ephesians 4:1-6Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

This week, Claire dives into a topic on obedience & service that we see displayed through Jesus and His followers. Claire mentions scripture where Jesus teaches His disciples the importance of seeking a servant’s heart. Claire discusses the story of the bleeding woman and what we learn about Jesus through His response towards her. How are we looking for spaces of availability & service towards others in our daily lives?Scripture mentioned: Mark 10:42-45 | Luke 8:40-48Resources mentioned:Surprised by Jesus: Subversive Grace in the Four Gospels by Dane Ortlund - https://a.co/d/fZqVCQvThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer - https://a.co/d/38gCPNeThe Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks - https://a.co/d/cY83P55Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Join Claire & Abigail as they dive into scripture, discussing the call to share the gospel. Abigail shares what she has learned about discipleship & evangelism through her experiences internationally & locally. We are each given the opportunity to follow Jesus. How can you be a witness to others today with your story?Scripture mentioned: Matthew 10:28-31 | Romans 8:38-39Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

In this episode, Claire discusses what abiding with God means through the lens of John 15. Jesus communicates the importance of dwelling with the Father to His disciples. What does it look like to draw near to God? How can we follow God’s will to pursue righteousness as Jesus did?Scripture mentioned: John 15:1-17 | Luke 11:1-13Resources mentioned: Surprised by Jesus: Subversive Grace in the Four Gospels by Dane Ortlund - https://a.co/d/61HPIuqFollow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Hey friend! Season 4 is starting! Catch up on this episode with Claire diving into her summer & reflections from the year so far! Claire talks about what to expect from season 4 this fall & new podcast series!Resources mentioned:The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation by Jim Wilder & Michael Hendricks -https://www.amazon.com/Other-Half-Church-Overcoming-Stagnation/dp/0802419631Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Claire & Savannah are ending their series on emotions by discussing what it looks like to share emotions in community. Claire talks about the importance of building trust with others & fears that can cause us to hide emotions. Savannah discusses the blessings within friendships that come from sharing our emotions with others.Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 4:25-32 | Psalm 126:5 | Galatians 6:2 | Revelation 21:1-5Resources mentioned:Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen - https://www.jennieallen.com/untangle-your-emotionsReading Guide:Monday - Ephesians 4:25-32Tuesday - Proverbs 13:16-25Wednesday - Psalm 126Thursday - Galatians 6:1-10Friday - Revelation 21:1-5Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Claire & Savannah are discussing what opportunities are found in our emotions. We can learn so much wisdom about our emotions through the book of Psalms, as David models sharing his emotions with the Lord. The Lord wants us to come to Him with our emotions & our emotions can lead us to opportunities of worship & prayer. Claire & Savannah discuss daily practices on ways they share their emotions with God.Scriptures mentioned: Hebrews 4:14-16 | Matthew 11:28-30 | John 11:1-4; 17-44 | Psalm 18:8 | Psalm 6:2-3 | Psalm 27:1-3 | Matthew 8:23-27 | Acts 4:13Resources mentioned: Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen - https://www.jennieallen.com/untangle-your-emotionsStorytellers Live Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storytellers-live/id1428755758Waiting isn’t a Waste by Mark Vroegop: https://a.co/d/em128aHReading Guide:Monday - Hebrews 4:14-16Tuesday - John 11:17-44Wednesday - Psalm 18:8 | Psalm 6:2-3Thursday - Psalm 27:1-3Friday - Matthew 8:23-27 | Act 4:13Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

S3E18 | On Purpose & For a Purpose Podcast | #felt | How to Say Goodbye to Chaotic EmotionsWe have choices to make when it comes to our emotions. But how can we step into recognizing our emotions & responding to them with discernment & wisdom? What does the Bible have to say about this? Tune in now to listen!Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 139:13-16 | Exodus 3:7-10 | Mark 5:21-34 | John 8:31-32 | 1 Samuel 1:1-16 | John 4:1-29Resources mentioned: Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen - https://www.jennieallen.com/untangle-your-emotionsHow We Feel: https://howwefeel.org/Reading Guide:Monday - Psalm 139:13-16Tuesday - Exodus 3:7-10Wednesday - Mark 5:21-34Thursday - 1 Samuel 1:1-20Friday - John 4:1-29Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

A brand new series!!! That’s right, Claire & Savannah are diving into a new series about emotions. Inspired by the book, Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen, Claire & Sav are sharing what we can learn from our emotions. They share scripture about being created with emotions & how God has emotions as well. We are created in His image, so what does it look like to live out our daily life with emotions & what do we do with those feelings? Tune in now to learn more!Scriptures mentioned: Jeremiah 17:9 | Isaiah 53:3 | James 4:5-6 | 1 Corinthians 2:9-11 | Matthew 5:3-12 | Psalm 51:6 | Hebrews 4:15Resources mentioned: Untangle Your Emotions by Jennie Allen - https://www.jennieallen.com/untangle-your-emotionsReading Guide:Monday - Isaiah 53Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 2:6-16Wednesday - Matthew 5:3-12Thursday - Psalm 51Friday - Hebrews 4:14-16Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for updates, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

On this episode, Claire & Savannah are joined by their sweet friend, Maggie Davis! Maggie shares incredible wisdom on navigating seasons of change during post-grad. Maggie shares what the Lord has taught her in moving to new cities, investing in new friendships, & showing up in new opportunities around her. Scriptures mentioned: Psalm 23:4 | Psalm 27:13-14 | Proverbs 3:5-6 | Romans 5:1-11Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Claire & Savannah share news things they have been trying lately! Claire & Savannah wrap up the last episode in their series on The Sermon on the Mountain by reading through Matthew 7. They discuss the importance between discernment & judgement in our faith as well as loving others. Within chapter 7, Jesus highlights that people will be known by their fruit & He takes ownership of His authority over creation. Claire & Savannah share the beauty & awe of the Word of God, & how it can transform your heart each new day!Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 7 | Matthew 26:6-13 | 1 Corinthians 13Reading Plan:Monday - Matthew 7Tuesday - Matthew 7:1-6Wednesday - Matthew 7:7-14Thursday - Matthew 7:15-23Friday - Matthew 7:24-29Lasagna soup recipe: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/lasagna-soup/Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Claire & Savannah are excited for spring!! They chat about the beauty found within stepping outside & enjoying God’s creation. As Claire & Savannah dive into Matthew 6, they discuss the importance of developing a heart centered on generosity & prayer. Claire walks through the Lord’s Prayer that Jesus models for us & gives tools for prayer to implement in our everyday. Claire & Savannah discuss the importance of recognizing our daily bread, by seeking dependence on the Lord for our daily needs. Savannah shares about experiencing anxiety & points us to the hope & kindness of Jesus that is the cure for anxiety. Go for a walk, enjoy the Vitamin D, & listen to the richness found in Matthew 6!Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 6 | Genesis 16 | Exodus 16Reading Plan:Monday - Matthew 6Tuesday - Matthew 6:1-4Wednesday - Matthew 6:5-18Thursday - Matthew 6:19-24Friday - Matthew 6:25-34Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Claire & Savannah kick start this episode by talking about their favorite things lately. Digging into the Sermon on the Mount series, Claire & Savannah highlight topics within Matthew 5 that Jesus calls attention to. Savannah mentions the kindness that is given by Jesus to us through His clarity & guidance within the Sermon on the Mount. Tune in now to listen to their discussion on how our heart posture matters in how we show up on purpose & for a purpose!Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 5:17-48 | Galatians 3 | Luke 6:45Reading Plan:Monday - Matthew 5:17-48Tuesday - Matthew 5:17-20 | Galatians 3:10-14Wednesday - Matthew 5:21-32 | Luke 6:45Thursday - Matthew 5:33-37Friday - Matthew 5:38-48Links: Brumate Era Mocha https://www.brumate.com/products/era-30oz-mocha?variant=40142978187335Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Claire & Savannah are back with a brand new series - diving deep into the Sermon on the Mount. Savannah highlights the years of waiting between the Old Testament & the New Testament, as the people were in hope for the Savior to come. Claire & Savannah discuss the Beatitudes & how to live as salt & light in the world.Scriptures mentioned: Malachi 4:4-6 | Matthew 5:1-16 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Luke 12:12 | Galatians 5:22-23Reading Guide:Monday: Matthew 5Tuesday: Malachi 4:1-6 | Matthew 5:1-16Wednesday: Matthew 5:2-12 | Acts 5:41-42Thursday: Matthew 5:13-16 | Luke 12:12Friday: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Galatians 5:22-23Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

On today’s episode, Savannah & Claire are joined by Abby Ivy for our Women on Purpose series! Abby & Claire met at Mississippi State University during their undergraduate studies. Since college, Abby & her husband, Sam, have served in multiple organizations with college students. Abby discusses what the Lord has taught her during different seasons of life, such as life after college, becoming a new mom, & serving in her local church.Follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Join Claire in this special episode featuring Brennan Smith! Claire & Brennan wrap up the topic of idolatry, focusing on different topics related to our connection with others. Claire discusses walking through singleness with temptation of placing a relationship status as an idol & ways to live out singleness with purpose & trust in the Lord. Brennan discusses what she has learned through her work as a graphic designer with traditions & what we can learn with change in different seasons.Reading Guide:Day 1: 1 Corinthians 12:4-12Day 2: Proverbs 31:10-31Day 3: Hebrews 13:1-8Day 4: Hebrews 10:19-25Day 5: Colossians 2:6-15Follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

This week, Claire & Savannah are talking about the idol of comfort. They discuss topics such as materialism, wealth, social media usage, & body image. Claire highlights what we can learn from Matthew 6 about what we set our eyes & minds on. Savannah & Claire mention how these topics can lead to our minds wandering on thoughts of comparison & how that can affect our identity & worth in Christ.Reading Guide:Day 1: Matthew 6:19-24Day 2:  Ecclesiastes 2:1-11Day 3: Colossians 3:1-10Day 4: Colossians 3:12-17Day 5: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18Resources from this episode:Truth Talks with Tara - Unplug & Steward Your Phone Well with Joey Odom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-talks-with-tara/id1526013986?i=1000660882485Follow us on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

On today’s episode, Claire & Savannah talk about the idol of control, which can lead to idolizing our careers & busyness in our lives. Claire & Savannah discuss the importance of understanding our identity found in Christ, not solely in our careers on this earth. Savannah mentions the issue of idolizing perfectionism & self-sufficiency as well & ways we as Christians are called to be set apart from our culture. Claire discusses what she is learning through slowing down & surrendering the approval of others to the Lord in her life. Savannah shares what we can learn about control & surrender with the story of the fiery furnace.Reading Guide:Day 1: Colossians 3:23-24 | Matthew 6:33Day 2: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10Day 3: Daniel 3Day 4: Joshua 1:9 | Matthew 6:34Day 5: Psalm 94:19 | Zephaniah 3:17Resources from this episode:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer : https://a.co/d/4P5USsRFollow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!

Claire & Savannah are jumping into a new series - Worthless Pursuit. This series will focus on the topic of idolatry & discovering the impact of idolatry in our lives. Claire references a book, Gospel Treason, which speaks heavily on the topic of idolatry & how to assess idols in our lives. Savannah & Claire discuss what the root issue of idolatry is & leaves us with some questions to assess idols in our lifestyles today.Reading Guide:Day 1: 1 Corinthians 10:31 | Isaiah 43:7 | Revelation 4:11Day 2: Ezekiel 14:1-11Day 3: Exodus 20:1-6 Day 4: Psalm 135:15-18Day 5: Jonah 2:8 | Romans 1:25Resources from this episode:Well-Watered Women Blog, “The Idolatry of Good Things” - https://wellwateredwomen.com/the-idolatry-of-good-things/Gospel Treason by Brad Bigney - https://a.co/d/0qNqfAXDaily Grace Co Blog (another helpful resource) - https://thedailygraceco.com/blogs/the-daily-grace-blog/why-you-do-what-you-do-how-to-identify-idols?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Sales-Performance-Rebuild&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=2737704152&hsa_cam=19423769027&hsa_grp=&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=x&hsa_tgt=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gbraid=0AAAAAB1_eQFKpkdXrKcz1xT1N1TtoOMCX&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YYneLC7Wlk-5SFmuGM16HLGJz5oGajOdXdiTGQz1IXUvBsKWcs4rEoaAlZSEALw_wcBFollow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!Let us know what you think about the podcast - we would love for you to leave us a review!