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Uncommon PurposeS3.E7 | Queue The Confetti! Season 3 Celebrations In this episode, Mandy and Stephanie celebrate the conclusion of their third season by reflecting on the importance of celebration in their lives and faith. They discuss the significance of remembrance in scripture, and how personal experiences shape their understanding of celebration. The conversation highlights the importance of overcoming negative thought patterns and the significance of community in celebrating milestones. They also touch on the balance of joy and mourning, highlighting that both can coexist in meaningful ways.2025-06-2436 min
Uncommon PurposeS3.E6 | Celebrating Intentional Living: An Interview with Dr. MikeIn this episode of the Uncommon Purpose Podcast, Dr. Mike discusses the transformative power of chiropractic care. The conversation explores the importance of understanding trauma and stress, the evolution of chiropractic practice, and the necessity of making lifestyle changes to achieve optimal health. Dr. Mike emphasizes the role of neurologically based chiropractic in empowering patients to take control of their health and the significance of creating a supportive environment for healing. The episode concludes with insights on living an intentional life and the challenges of making lasting changes. In this episode, the conversation delves into the complexities of making...2025-06-181h 01
Uncommon PurposeS3.E5 | Celebrating Friendship and Entrepreneurship With Jenni KellerJoin Mandy and Stephanie today as Jenni Keller shares her experiences in writing and ministry, highlighting her recent transition into entrepreneurship with a focus on leadership development for churches. The conversation highlights the importance of intentionality in parenting and the significance of acknowledging individual identities in twins. Throughout, themes of faith, personal growth, and the challenges of entrepreneurship are explored, showcasing Jenni's journey and the support of her friends. In this conversation, Jenni shares her journey of growth, faithfulness, and the importance of community and mentorship. She discusses overcoming doubt, the significance of spiritual disciplines, and the power of...2025-06-1058 min
Uncommon PurposeS3.E4 | Celebrating Jeff Scott - Understanding the Holy SpiritJeff Scott is an author, speaker, and passionate teacher about the Holy Spirit. With nearly 50 years of Christian experience, he has dedicated himself to helping others understand and experience a meaningful relationship with God's Spirit.In this engaging podcast episode, Jeff Scott shares his journey of faith and understanding of the Holy Spirit. He discusses the often misunderstood role of the Holy Spirit as a guide, counselor, and comforter, emphasizing the importance of inviting the Holy Spirit into our lives. The conversation explores practical encounters with the Holy Spirit, the significance of being Spirit-led versus Spirit-filled, and...2025-06-0356 min
Uncommon PurposeS3.E3 | Celebrating Friendship and Community With Mandy Polster In this engaging conversation, Mandy Polster shares her journey of connection, community, and spiritual growth. The discussion highlights the importance of friendships, the transition from corporate life to ministry, and the challenges and joys of ordination. Mandy reflects on her experiences with family, the pursuit of joy, and the deepening of her spiritual disciplines. The conversation concludes with thoughts on mentorship and the significance of living out one's calling in various contexts.2025-05-271h 03
Uncommon PurposeS3.E2 | Mandy and Phil Cooley: A Life in UniformCome along with Mandy and Stephanie for a very special Memorial Day conversation. Get to know Mandy and her husband, Phil Cooley. They share candidly about their life together and about how Phil found his calling and career of service in the Indiana Army National Guard as well as an Indiana State Trooper. Their conversation covers the following:The impact of a heritage of serviceThe journey to find this callingDeployment experiencesFinding and pursuing purposeThe experience of being a military spouseDecompressing as a familyThe value and importance of Memorial DayResources:Tribe by Sebastion Junger2025-05-201h 05
Uncommon PurposeS3.E1 | Welcome to Season 3: A Season of Celebrating Our FriendsMandy and Stephanie welcome listeners to season 3 of Uncommon Purpose Podcast! They share their excitement about this new season and how in each upcoming episode they have the joy and privilege of celebrating some sweet friends and the uncommon accomplishments in their lives. Listeners are invited to join the celebration!2025-05-2012 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E11 | Celebrate the Goodness! Celebrate with Mandy and Stephanie as they share their meaningful moments from Season 2, Spiritual Friendships. In this episode they reflect on the following:Reflections on the basic human need of relationshipThe value of the face-to-face experience of relationshipComfort and its different meanings in friendshipThe discomfort and value of repairConfessional communityConfrontation definedA recap of our incredible podcast guestsA peek into what is to come!Resources:2 Corinthians 1:3-7Curt ThompsomBeing Known PodcastConfessional CommunityBooks by Curt ThompsomAnatomy of the SoulThe Soul of Shame2025-04-0144 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E10 | Spiritual Friendship: An Illustration of Coming Alongside with Jamie BrunnerA gentle note about this episode. Hi Friends, in this episode our guest shares a deeply personal and emotional story about an accident involving her son which had a lasting impact on their lives. It is a conversation filled with love, resilience and hope, but it may be an emotional journey for some listeners. Please feel free to listen at your own pace. Take care of yourself along the way. And as always, we are grateful you are here with us.Join Mandy and Stephanie as they have a very tender conversation with Stephanie’s de...2025-03-251h 02
Uncommon PurposeS2.E9 | Coming Alongside in Friendship: An Interview with Sarah BeckmanMandy and Stephanie have a heartfelt conversation with friend and author Sarah Beckman. Sarah shares the inspiration and research process for her book and gives many practical ideas about implementing the principles she learned along the way. In this rich conversation they discuss the following:What it means to come alongside in friendshipTiers of friendship definedThe important role of curiosity and asking questionsThe important role of listeningHow to have hard conversations with those in crisisReal life examples of how to love your neighborThe little things and how they matterResources:Find Your People...2025-03-181h 01
Uncommon Purposes2.E8 | A Male Perspective on Friendship: An Interview with Landon PorterMandy and Stephanie host a very special conversation with guest Landon Porter. He gives valuable insight into male friendships. In this conversation they discuss the following:The different relationship needs of menThe value of being known for menHow men find and cultivate friendshipsThe value of shared experiencesHow to pursue mentorship and why it’s importantFriendships between men and women and appropriate boundariesWorkplace relationshipsGood bible study and discipleship resourcesResources:1 Timothy 3:2People Fuel by John TownsendBetter ManVince MillerChris HarperChris Harper Quote: “Your chur...2025-03-1145 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E7 | Friendships in ScriptureMandy and Stephanie share about a few friendships that are found in the scriptures. They talk about why each story is meaningful to them both. Thinking about the insights, wisdom, and examples that can be gleaned from the stories. In this conversation they touch on the following:Favorite friendships found in the ScripturesPaul and Barnabas, “mission field besties”A Biblical example of conflict between friendsGods’ goodness in reconciliationThe need to balance grace and truthRuth and Naomi, loyal friendsAge is just a number in friendshipsImpact and influence in friendshipsResources:Acts chapter 9-15The book of RuthStages of Gri...2025-03-0445 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E6 | Seasons of Friendships: An Interview with Katie ChowMandy and Stephanie engage in a vulnerable conversation with Katie Chow as she shares her heart on finding and maintaining friendships through the many seasons of life. They talk about the following:Intentional pursuit of friendships regardless of ages or stagesWhen friendships change and how to walk through the changesSharing your love and appreciation for your friendsPressing into the uncomfortable seasons of friendshipKeeping flexibility and allowing friendships to grow and changeHow to navigate when friendships don’t go as hopedGrieving when friendships don’t survive changeHonoring friendships for what they are/wereBringing vulnerability into relationshipsCultivating authentic friendships within fami...2025-02-2554 min
Uncommon Purposes2.E5 | Stages of Friendships: An Interview with Sue ScottJoin Mandy and Stephanie as they talk with their dear friend Sue Scott. Sue shares such a richness of life experience in friendship and relationships. Sue talks about the following:Deep friendshipsHow uncomfortable conversations can create lasting relationshipsWhat long term relationships look likeThe difference between self-consciousness and self-awarenessThe value of paying attention in relationshipWhat is attunementThe role of Holy Spirit in friendshipWhen and how the role of parenting turns to friendship with childrenResources: Titus 2:3-5Growth Seekers2025-02-1845 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E4 | Conflict and Forgiveness in FriendshipMandy and Stephanie share a heartfelt conversation about the more challenging topics of conflict and forgiveness in the specific context of friendship. How to walk this out in relationship using real life vulnerable examples. Talking about the following:Gossip- what it is and why it is destructiveProcessing- what healthy processing looks likeThe needs we carry in conflictThe impact of not keeping our word or commitmentsOwning our capacity with confidenceHow to repair after conflictRestoration and reconciliationHealthy boundariesHow conflict can lead to deeper connection and intimacyResources:Lisa DamourTrust by Henry Cloud2025-02-1147 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E3 | Maintaining FriendshipsMandy and Stephanie discuss what it takes to maintain friendships as well as the importance of grace, listening, learning, honesty and openness when cultivating and maintaining friendships. Sharing thoughts on:The intentional pursuit of friendshipHow hard friendships can be for womenTaking risks to build friendshipStewarding relationships wellReleasing expectationsPraying over your friends and friendshipsResources:Margin by Richard SwensonAmos 3:32025-02-0434 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E2 | Friendship ValuesMandy and Stephanie continue the conversation about cultivating friendships. Sharing friendship experiences in real time, the value of true authenticity and vulnerability in relationships and the holy gift of true friendship. Reflecting on:What to look for in a friendshipHow to show up well in friendshipWhat makes your people, your peopleTiers of relationshipNavigating needs in relationshipsAttributes of a good friendThe risks of relationshipsThe role of faith in relationshipsResources::Find Your People by Jenni AllenFind your People Study Guide by Jenni AllenAlongside By Sarah Beckman2025-01-2836 min
Uncommon PurposeS2.E.1 | Cultivating FriendshipsMandy and Stephanie begin season 2 talking about the importance of friendships. How our souls are designed for connection within friendship and how to cultivate friendships over the years and through the seasons. Sharing about:What we need in friendshipThe way God demonstrates relationship for usIntrovert and extrovert differencesThe value of being known and safe in a relationshipSharing and oversharingGenesis 1:1-2Genisis 1:26-27Safe People by Henry Cloud and John TownsendHow People Grow by Henry Cloud and John Townsend2025-01-2129 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E10 | Season One Bonus Episode! Celebration 2.0 and a huge Thank You!Join Mandy and Stephanie as they sit in gratitude for the completion of Season One launch and all the wonderful listeners of Uncommon Purpose Podcast. Sharing thoughts on:Big milestones of the seasonHighs and lows of the launchThe heart of the show and next seasonHow you can come alongside usNew Year planning that brings joy, gratitude, and peaceEncouragement for how to implement this into your yearResources:Kylee HigginsNiah Jo PhotographyMargret FineburgWheel of Life...2025-01-0752 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E9 | Celebration Season One is complete!! Celebrate this exciting accomplishment with Mandy and Stephanie!They will share highlights from the season and what they have learned. Talking about:Challenges of this podcast endeavorHow God showed up in this seasonWhat is coming for season 2!!!Resources:The Enneagram JourneyThe Enneagram InstituteA Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene H. Peterson2024-12-3128 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E8 | WithnessMandy and Stephanie consider how living with one another in WITHNESS counteracts the fear of being alone, separation, and isolation. As well as how this messy value of withness brings incredible richness to this life. Talking through the followingThe important difference between withness and witnessThe impact of coming alongside others in life’s big momentsJesus in WithnessWhen we don’t know what to sayThe Ministry of PresenceWithness as a skillResourcesThe Chosen2024-12-2452 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E7 | ApologiesMandy and Stephaine share their thoughts on the challenging topic of apology. What it is and what it is not. Jump right in:What genuine apology looks and sounds likeApology as the access point to humilityShame- based apology vs. humility-based apologyImportant steps to making amendsDangers of over apologizingHow awareness informs apologyResources:Psalm 51:7Matthew 18:15-20The 5 Apology Languages by Gary ChapmanApology Language QuizCelebrate RecoveryLife Recovery2024-12-1732 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E6 | Encountering GodJoin Mandy and Stephanie as they explore the different ways to hear God and the different ways He speaks. They will discuss the following:The way it feels-mind, body and soul-when Gods speaks.How self-doubt affects hearing GodTrusting yourself and your history with GodKnowing the God who pursuesWhat the quiet meansPassion worship momentThe ChosenThe StoryPsalm 23Romans 5:3-51 Kings 19Whisper by Mark BattersonShow quotes:“Experiencing God in the hard allows me to hold onto hope” Mand...2024-12-1046 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E5 | Stewarding ProgressMandy and Stephanie talk about the benefits and blessings of progress as well as the contrasting costs to weigh in the pursuit of a balanced life. Today they share the following points:The need for discernment in progress consumptionThe value of self-awareness of intentions and motivesGlorifying God in all thingsQuestions to ask before consumingRights vs. benefitResources:+ Margin by Richard Swenson+BEMA Podcast+I Corinthians 6:12-192024-12-0341 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E4 | Living with MarginWhat is margin? Mandy and Stephanie will talk through this concept, define it, share why it’s important and how one can start incorporating into daily life. They will touch onMargin as a wholistic self-care toolAcknowledgement of personal limitsHow ignoring the call for margin can have high costMargin as a priorityHealthy practices to honor commitment to marginResources:+ Margin by Richard Swenson+ The Chosen+ How to Create More Margin in Your Life by Michael Hyatt+Mark 2:272024-11-2636 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E3 | CuriosityMandy and Stephanie talk through curiosity as a virtue and relationship enhancer. Sharing ingredients of healthy curiosity as well as misconceptions surrounding being a curious person. Join them as they chat about:Curiosity as a skill to be valued and developedCuriosity pitfallsPractical examples of curious questions in different relationship situations.Resources:+Book: Safe People: How to Find Relationships that are Good for you+Question Behind the Question+1 Corinthians 132024-11-1933 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E1 | Welcome to the Uncommon Purpose PodcastCo-hosts Mandy and Stephanie welcome you. Here they share their thoughts and hearts on themselves, each other and the origin of Uncommon Purpose Podcast. You will hear about how they met and bonded and the truths and values they are bringing to you, the listeners of Uncommon Purpose Podcast.2024-11-1229 min
Uncommon PurposeS1.E2 | Showing UpCultivate your uncommon purpose with Mandy and Stephanie as they talk through what it looks like to show up for yourself. They will discuss the following:HALTSB – Hindrances to be aware ofSelf-Care – The role self-care plays in showing up and why it’s so important to pursueBoundaries- How healthy boundaries impact the way we show up in relationshipsResources:+The Enneagram Journey+The Enneagram Institute+1 Kings 19:3-7+Ruth Haley Barton Podcast+Jamie Kern Lima Book: Worthy+ Carey Nieuwhof Podcast Episode+Boundaries Book2024-11-1250 min
Uncommon PurposeUncommon Purpose Podcast TrailerListen to a sneak peek of what you can expect from season one of the Uncommon Purpose Podcast! 2024-10-2402 min