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Claire & Savannah are excited to share the last episode of season 2 & last episode of their James study with you!! Savannah discusses the message James shares in chapter 5 on warning the people to not become consumed with only storing up material treasures on earth that will fade away. Claire & Savannah dive into discusses on waiting on the Lord with hope, endurance, & faith. Scriptures mentioned: James 5 | Matthew 6:33 | Luke 5:1-11 Same God by Elevation Worship: https://youtu.be/LawxIZE9ePE?si=W-FWVS2lOVmtEABB Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

Claire & Savannah are covering James 3 & 4 in this episode! They discuss the influence we carry with the words we speak, the power of our words, & practical ways to speak life into others & ourselves. They also spend time comparing worldly wisdom to Godly wisdom as James shares his definition of what wisdom is to his audience. Claire & Savannah mention personal experiences & lessons they have lived & learned on surrendering desires to the Lord. Scriptures mentioned: James 3 | 2 Timothy 2:22-23 | James 4 | Genesis 16 Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

All new episode with Claire & Sav!! Tune in now to continue in the James study! Claire & Savannah dive into James’ discussion with believers on the topics of favoritism & faith without works. Scriptures mentioned: James 2 | Matthew 5:3-7 | Ephesians 4:1-3 | Ephesians 2:8 | Deuteronomy 6:4-5 | Mark 12:29-31 | Genesis 22 | Joshua 2 Resources: https://bibleproject.com/articles/what-is-the-shema/ Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

New series alert!! Claire & Savannah as they begin reading through the book of James. Savannah shares some context on who James is & why this book acknowledges transformation in James’ life. Claire & Savannah discuss the purpose that can come from trials we face in our lives & how the Lord grows us in those seasons. Scriptures mentioned: James 1 | Matthew 13:54-55 | Mark 3:20-21 | John 7:5 | 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 | James 1:1 | James 1:2-8 | James 1:21-25 | Hebrews 4:16 | Matthew 16:24 | John 16:33 Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

To close the Armor of God series, Claire & Savannah touch on the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, & prayer! In reflection, they each spend time discussing their favorite aspect of the Armor of God, & why it is meaningful to them in their lives. Tune in now as they dive into the gifts of salvation, scripture, & prayer! Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 6:10-18 | Titus 2:11-14 | Hebrews 4:12 | Genesis 3:24 | James 4:8 Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

It's Holy Week!! Savannah begins this episode discussing events during Jesus’ time on Earth leading up to Easter. Claire & Savannah both discuss the importance of knowing the gospel as they walk through the Romans Road to Salvation. Claire & Savannah continue with their series on the Armor of God by highlighting the significance of the shoes of readiness & the shield of faith.  Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 6:10-18 | John 15 | Romans 3:23 | Romans 5:8 | Romans 6:23 | Romans 8:1 | Romans 10:9 | 1 Peter 3:15 | Mark 9:17-24 Resources: Hope for Holy Week by Phylicia MasonHeimer - https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/free-holy-week-devotional/ The Romans Road to Salvation - https://www.forthegospel.org/read/the-romans-road-to-salvation Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

Claire & Savannah through the armor of God series as they discuss the different elements of the armor God has equipped us with. On today’s episode, they discuss the importance & meaning behind the belt of truth & the breastplate of righteousness. Listen now to learn about these aspects of the armor of God & how this gift of armor can help us fight against the enemy’s schemes & tactics. Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 6:10-18 | Genesis 3:1-5 | John 14:6 | Jeremiah 17:9 | Luke 6:45 | Romans 3:10-12 | Isaiah 59:16-17 | Colossians 3:12-15 Resources: As always, Claire & Savannah want to point you towards Scripture in each episode. With that in mind, here is a sermon by Ben Stuart that may be helpful for you in understanding the credibility & reliability of Scripture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESo-bpVvrPY Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

Claire & Savannah are starting a new series on the armor of God!! Tune in now to their discussion on why we need armor & who the real enemy is that we are fighting. Claire & Savannah give encouragement on having the gift of armor God has equipped us in & knowing our identity in Christ cannot be taken away from us by our enemy. Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 6:10-18 Resources: Wear the Armor of God - Sermon by Priscilla Shirer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h3MmkXvI_o Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

Claire & Savannah are ed by the lovely, Morgan Tyner on today’s episode! Morgan shares what she has learned through her experience as a bilingual SomatIQ Breathwork Practitioner. Morgan shares the power of worship within our breath. Morgan is a happily married mom to a sassy basset hound. She is a bilingual SomatIQ Breathwork Practitioner, wellness connoisseur, & travel enthusiast. She loves adventures, cultures, & meeting new people. Ultimately, Jesus fills her cup. Morgan reminds us that the God-given breath of Yahweh is our constant com. Find Morgan on Instagram, @morganbtyner! Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

Do you find it challenging to control your thoughts? Do you easily feel overwhelmed with emotions or worries that lead to negative thought patterns throughout your day? Claire & Savannah dive into a discussion today on how we can take control of our thoughts & practical ways to fight mental battles with the tools the Lord has given us. Savannah discusses the importance of renewing your mind daily, through Scripture & filtering out negative thoughts.  Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 4:8-9 | Romans 12:2 | 1 Corinthians 2:16 | Ephesians 6:16-20 Resources: Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Out-Your-Head-Stopping/dp/1601429649 Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

On today’s episode, Claire & Savannah discuss ways to take care of your health & acknowledge 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - your body as a temple. Claire highlights some main necessities that our bodies need to function well, such as food, water, & sleep. Claire also discusses the gratitude she has experienced over the years in finding exercises she enjoys & becoming a yoga instructor. Claire & Savannah discuss challenges that can come with fitness & body image. Savannah also gives encouragement on how to serve the Lord with your actions in the “right now” season we all find ourselves in.  Scriptures mentioned: Mark 12:30 | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 | Psalm 139:14 | Genesis 9:3 Resources: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TGSW1YO9K1V7&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book+john+mark+comer&qid=1703068522&sprefix=ruthless+%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

Claire & Savannah are back! Kicking off their new series this week, they start with an episode all about the importance of stewarding our hearts & souls well. Claire & Savannah share the importance of intentionally reading Scripture & implementing healthy disciplines in our lives. Savannah breaks down Hebrews 4:12 & speaks on how the Word is living & active in our daily lives.  Scriptures mentioned: Mark 12:30 | Hebrews 4:12 | 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | Proverbs 27:12 Be sure to give us a follow on instagram, @onpurposepodcast. Follow along for weekly reading guides, encouragement, & more! Let's do life together friends!

Happy New Year!! With the beginning of a new year, expectations & pressures can feel very overwhelming. Claire & Savannah share ideas to let go of pressures on yourself, ways to reflect on the past year, & how to set goals with 2024. Claire talks about her method for goal setting & shares practical tips on implementing this into your lifestyle each month for 2024. Here is the link to our free 2024 Monthly Focus Planner: https://tr.ee/SP8lO-ENvf Resources: Habit Tracker, ⁠https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363⁠ Follow us on Instagram @onpurposepodcast for more updates!

Merry Christmas from Claire & Savannah!! On their final episode in the Advent series, Claire & Savannah reflect on the meaning behind love. Savannah shares a book that she has been reading to guide her in slowing down during this busy season. She reflects on the meaning behind “love is patient”, & what can happen when we are in a hurry or rush. Of course, it isn’t Christmas without diving into the Christmas story! Claire & Savannah walk through Jesus’ coming into the world, & the beauty of reflecting on His birth at Christmas. Scriptures mentioned: 1 John 4:7-21 | Matthew 22:37 | 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 13 | 2 Timothy 1:7 | Luke 1:26-38 | Matthew 1:18-25 | Luke 2:1-20 Resources: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TGSW1YO9K1V7&keywords=ruthless+elimination+of+hurry+book+john+mark+comer&qid=1703068522&sprefix=ruthless+%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Follow us for our reading guides, encouragement, & more on Instagram @onpurposepodcast!

Claire & Savannah continue their advent study with discussing joy this week. Tune in now to learn more about how Christians can experience joy through the Holy Spirit because of the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. Savannah speaks on how the joy we experience is truly not of this world, but it is a gift from God. Claire shares how she is learning the connection between joy & giving to others. Scriptures: Hebrews 12:2 | John 16:22-24 | Ecclesiastes 3:4 | Nehemiah 8:10 | 1 Peter 1:8-9 | Romans 15:13 Follow us on Instagram @onpurposepodcast for our reading guides & encouragement! We would love to hear from you! Feel free to leave a review below about our podcast & how it has guided you during this Advent season! Or send us a message on Instagram!

Claire & Savannah discuss how to find peace during this busy time of year with Christmas shopping, decorating, & planning with the holiday season. Savannah discusses how packing for a trip can help us to understand the trust we must have in Christ to have peace. Claire & Savannah share personal challenges with control & worry, which can steal peace in their lives. We hope that you can make time this week to pause, rest, take some breaths, & spend time with the One who gives us peace. Scriptures: Isaiah 26:3-4 | Matthew 19: 16-22 | Mark 10:17-27 | Luke 18:18-23 Follow us for reading guides, encouragement, & more on Instagram @onpurposepodcast!

On today’s episode, Claire & Savannah chat about the importance of hope in our lives. Claire talks about how we find our living hope through Jesus Christ. Savannah discusses stories from Scripture on Abraham, Moses, & The Bleeding Woman, to share how faith & hope work together. Quote: “The best of life on Earth is a glimpse of Heaven; the worst of life is a glimpse of Hell. For Christians, this present life is the closest they will come to Hell. For unbelievers, it is the closest they will come to Heaven.” - Randy Alcorn, Heaven Scriptures: Hebrews 9:28 | Revelation 21:4, 21:23 | 1 Peter 1:3-5 | Acts 7 | Mark 5:24-34 Resources: "The Chosen" - https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAjrarBhAWEiwA2qWdCB5aR0EpzZERII-SBLeEtblQJ0_RRGBe9sUXKqyftQy0qhb7lg-Q2xoC83oQAvD_BwE Follow us for our reading guides & encouragement on Instagram @onpurposepodcast!

Claire & Savannah as they begin to kick off the holiday season with their favorite Christmas joys -- baking warm cookies, sipping hot chocolate, decorating the tree, & more! Savannah shares one of her favorite holiday traditions: celebrating Advent. Tune in to learn more of how to intentionally prepare & practice Advent this holiday season with Claire & Savannah! Follow us for more on Instagram @onpurposepodcast! Resources: Advent study by Daily Grace Co: https://thedailygraceco.com/products/good-news-great-joy-an-advent-study-on-the-power-and-perfection-of-jesus?_pos=1&_sid=e25542dc4&_ss=r Jack Frost (1998) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orPZ0BMUI7k

In this episode, Claire & Savannah discuss the topic of gratitude as we begin to enter the holiday season this year. Claire discusses her experience with gratitude & practical ways she has intentionally acted on gratitude in her lifestyle. Claire mentions ways to use technology to allow us to be more mindful of gratitude. Savannah opens up ing a prayer journal to elaborate on her gratitude within the present moments & past experiences. Savannah shares how gratitude is contagious & how it can spark motivation in others to practice gratitude as well. Resources: Habit Tracker, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/habit-tracker/id1438388363 Follow us on Instagram @onpurposepodcast to follow along with our gratitude challenge in November!

Tune in with Claire & Savannah as they discuss Colossians 4. They talk about the importance of being intentional with your time & your speech. They also mention the joy that can be found in reading scripture. The Bible allows us to dive in & continually learn more about who God is every time we open our Bibles. Additional scripture mentioned: 1 Peter 3:15 | Ephesians 6:12 | Acts 5 Follow us on Instagram at @onpurposepodcast for our reading guides, encouragement, & more!