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What if discovering your life purpose isn’t about decoding some hidden blueprint… but about alignment? In this episode of Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction, Michele Kus and Dr. Martin Trench begin a two-part series on discovering your life purpose, looking through the lens of Romans 12.

Romans 12 describes God’s will as good, pleasing, and perfect. But what does that actually mean?

In Part One, Michele and Martin explore:

• what it means to dedicate your body as a living sacrifice
• why renewing your mind matters more than chasing prophecy
• how to honestly assess your spiritual gifts without exaggerating or minimizing them
• why copying the world’s definition of success distorts purpose
• the danger of “American Idol” style ministry culture

This conversation challenges hustle-driven Christianity and the idea that God’s will must involve suffering. Instead, it reframes purpose as something discovered through surrender, integrity, self-awareness, and divine design.

God does not force you into someone else’s calling like a square peg into a round hole. He has handcrafted plans that are the perfect fit for you!

Ready to go deeper?

Throughout the month of March, Martin is leading his interactive Discover Your Life Purpose Challenge — a 30-day guided journey to help you:

• discover your authentic self
• identify your gifts, talents, and personality type
• discern the right path for your life
• clarify next steps toward your divine purpose
• move toward a life of real fulfillment

If this episode stirred something in you, this challenge is the natural next step.

👉 Join us here!

Part Two continues next week. Follow the show so you don’t miss it!

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Unhinged: Separating Faith from Fiction!

02:17 Romans 12 Explained: What Is God’s Will?

02:55 What Does “Living Sacrifice” Really Mean?

05:58 How to Learn to Know God’s Will for Your Life

09:05 Living in Alignment with Your Divine Design

14:29 Honest Self-Assessment (Without Ego or Shame)

21:07 Natural Talents and Developed Skills

28:29 Your Life Purpose Is Tailored to You

35:01 Dedicate Your Body, Renew Your Mind, Discover Your Gifts

41:04 Discover Your Life Purpose Challenge (this March!)