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With Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE11: Purpose in Our WordsWhat we say matters—and it reveals far more than we think.In this episode, we unpack how the words we speak are a direct reflection of what’s going on in our hearts. Inspired by the devotional Beholding and Becoming, we explore the power of the tongue, how our speech shapes the world around us, and what it means to speak from an overflow of Jesus.From idle comments to life-giving encouragement, our words carry weight—and eternal significance. We talk about the heart behind the words, the need for Holy Spirit transformation, and how tr...2025-06-0843 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE10: Purpose in the Desert: How God Can Calm an Anxious Heart (dealing with burnout, severe anxiety and feeling distant from God)Have you ever walked through a season that felt like a spiritual desert—dry, isolating, and heavy with questions? In this deeply honest and hope-filled episode of With Purpose Podcast, we’re joined by Alison Hallet as she shares her powerful story of walking through a year of physical illness, emotional exhaustion, and spiritual dryness... and how God met her in it all.From critically low iron levels to overwhelming anxiety, from the loss of spiritual wonder to a renewed awe in God’s Word—Ali takes us on a journey through pain, fear, and ultimately, restoration. This con...2025-05-2144 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE9: Purpose in Everyday Worship: The Worship We Don’t Realize We’re GivingThis week marks the beginning of something new on the With Purpose Podcast—our very first devotional series. In this episode, we introduce the beautiful and thought-provoking devotional book Beholding and Becoming: The Art of Everyday Worship, which invites us to draw near to God and reflect His character in our daily lives.Worship isn’t just a Sunday morning activity—it’s found in what fills our hearts, consumes our time, and directs our energy. Together, we unpack what worship looks like in the everyday moments: where we place our awe, what shapes our identity, and how ofte...2025-05-1437 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE8: Purpose in Uncertainty: Part 2 of Keryn's Story (What helped in the healing journey & how can we support others)In Part 2 of Keryn’s story, we begin to piece together the healing journey—emotionally, physically, and spiritually—after deep grief and personal loss. Keryn opens up vulnerably about the lasting effects of miscarriage, from mental burnout and recurring nightmares to the spiritual numbness that followed. Yet, even in the darkest places, she shares how God continued to meet her, comfort her, and gently draw her back through community, truth, worship, and raw honesty.We talk about what helped most in those seasons of pain, how to support others walking through similar grief, and the small but powerf...2025-05-0717 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE7: Purpose in Uncertainty: Part 1 of Keryn's Story (Multiple Miscarriages)In Part 1 of this intimate and heartfelt episode, we invite you into Keryn’s personal story—a story she’s sharing publicly for the first time. It’s a journey through a season of deep uncertainty, longing, and heartbreaking loss. Over the span of a year, Keryn experienced two miscarriages that not only tested her emotionally and physically, but shook the foundations of her faith.She shares how what began as joy quickly turned into sorrow, and how—amid board exams, work pressures, and emotional isolation—she wrestled with God, asked hard questions, and discovered His nearness in unexpecte...2025-04-2941 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE6: Purpose in the Passover & Easter with Dr Shaun Boshoff: Part 3In the final part of our Easter series, we take a closer look at the traditions we’ve come to associate with Easter—bunnies, chocolates, and eggs—and unpack their origins, meanings, and whether they truly distract from the heart of the celebration.We explore: 🐣 Why eggs and bunnies became symbols of Easter 🍫 How chocolate entered the picture 📜 And the real story behind the word Easter and if it's actually rooted in paganism.Dr. Shaun Boshoff joins us once more to help us uncover what it means to live intentionally even in how we celebrate, keepin...2025-04-1528 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE5: Purpose in the Passover & Easter with Dr Shaun Boshoff: Part 2In Part 2 of our special Easter series, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Shaun Boshoff and uncovering more powerful layers of meaning behind Passover.Why is yeast removed from everything—including McDonald’s buns—during this time? What does the word Passover really mean in Hebrew, and how is it connected to the identity of the Hebrew people? And why do Easter and the Jewish Passover sometimes fall on different dates?This episode is filled with rich biblical insights and historical context that will deepen your understanding of both Passover and East...2025-04-1432 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE4: Purpose in the Passover & Easter with Dr Shaun Boshoff: Part 1In Part 1 of our Easter series, we’re diving deep into the origins of Passover and how it beautifully points to Jesus, the Lamb of God. Joined by special guest Dr. Shaun Boshoff— author & Hebrew Scholar —we explore the rich biblical and historical context of the first Passover, the blood on the doorposts, and the powerful symbolism that connects Egypt to the cross.You’ll also hear about Shaun’s journey learning Hebrew and how it’s deepened his understanding of Scripture in ways that will leave you in awe.This episode will...2025-04-1347 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE3: Purpose in Suffering - Chrissie's Story: Part 2In this heartfelt continuation of Chrissie’s journey, we dive deeper into how seasons of suffering can completely reshape our perspective. Chrissie shares how God revealed more of Himself beyond expectation, and how hope came not in the absence of suffering, but through it. From miracles they didn’t know they needed to the quiet transformation of perspective, this episode will leave you both encouraged and challenged. We also talk about:The beauty in scars and their role in glorifying God The importance of prayer and community Advice for those walking through their own difficult seasons 📩 Pu...2025-04-0923 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE2: Purpose in Suffering - Chrissie's Story: Part 1In this episode, Chrissie bravely shares her personal journey—the moment she learned about her little boy’s spina bifida diagnosis, the questions and struggles that followed, and how God met her in the middle of it all. Through unanswered prayers, uncertainty, and heartbreak, she discovered a deeper faith and a purpose that only God could bring through suffering.If you’ve ever wrestled with the "why" behind life’s hardest moments, this conversation is for you. May Chrissie’s story remind you that God is always present, that He never wastes our pain, and that even in sufferi...2025-04-0328 minWith Purpose Podcast - with Chrissie & KerynE1: Living with Purpose - the Heart Behind Our PodcastIn this very first episode, we’re sharing:A little bit about us,How this podcast came to be,Why living With Purpose matters, andThe heart behind it all—and how God uses every season.Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions? Wondering if there’s a greater purpose in the season you’re in? We’re unpacking what it means to live with purpose and walk in faith daily.Contact UsConnect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/with.pur...2025-03-2625 min