Category Archives: Podcast Show Notes Archives – Purposely

What Are God’s Promises Really About?
Emery and Noel have some really big questions about God for Pastor Eric . They wonder what God’s promises mean, why Jesus hasn’t come back yet, and how we can trust the Bible after so many...
Purposely Jan 14, 2026

Rest – What God Wants For Us – Matthew 11, Hebrews 4
The “Sunday Scaries” used to hit me hard, but somewhere along the way I started treating Monday like a performance review—measuring my worth by how much I could accomplish. Scripture...
Purposely Jan 13, 2026

Parenting Smartphones (START HERE)
You can parent a smartphone well. This episode will help. Before you start, ensure that this tech is safe (enough) for your child, that your child is ready, and then keep an eye out for good fruit com...
Purposely Jan 13, 2026

Reconciliation – What God Wants For Us – Colossians 1, 2 Corinthians 5
I grew up believing God wanted perfection from me—right answers, right behavior, right everything. It took years to realize God wasn’t asking for performance but relationship, not flawless...
Purposely Jan 12, 2026

Quick to Listen, Slow to Anger (Quick and Slow)
Ever had one of those moments where you react way too fast… only to realize you totally misread the situation? This week’s episode dives into those quick‑to‑anger, slow‑...
Purposely Jan 11, 2026

John – Start With Jesus – John 1, 8, 14
John doesn’t ease us in gently—he opens his Gospel with poetry, theology, and the breathtaking claim that Jesus is the eternal Word who stepped into our world. As one of Jesus’s clos...
Purposely Jan 09, 2026

Luke – Start With Jesus – Luke 1, 6, 24
I usually roll my eyes at two‑part stories—why drag one plot into two movies? But Luke gets a free pass from me, because his Gospel and its sequel, Acts, give us a beautifully complete pic...
Purposely Jan 08, 2026

Mark – Start With Jesus – Mark 4, 8
If you’ve ever tried to sort out two conflicting kid‑stories after a playdate, you know how valuable an eyewitness can be. Mark’s Gospel does just that for us, gathering Peter’...
Purposely Jan 07, 2026

Sold Out
Being sold out for Jesus isn’t just radical—it’s urgent. The harvest is now, and God is calling us to step out of our comfort zones, serve faithfully, and share His love boldly. When...
Purposely Jan 07, 2026

The Spiritual Side of Sleep with Dr. Benjamin Long
He’s a dedicated physician in the growing area of sleep medicine, and he also sees that there’s a whole lot about our spiritual lives that has to do with what our slumber looks like. Dr. B...
Purposely Jan 07, 2026
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