Life On Purpose Podcast with Amy Debrucque
By Amy Debrucque
Life On Purpose Podcast with Amy DebrucqueMay 23, 2022
Why Do We Stay?
Most of us have dealt with a toxic relationship – whether in friendship or romantically. Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I had the privilege of talking with country singer and songwriter, Stephanie Quayle.
Stephanie shares her journey from heartbreak to healing and her words will encourage and inspire you to be empowered to walk in freedom, lay aside guilt and shame, practice self-care, and rebuild your life in Christ. Enjoy❤
Be sure to grab a copy of her new book, Why Do We Stay, and check out her upcoming tour dates.
Be The Brave Ones with Mandie Maass
Have you ever felt your words and wisdom to your daughter or young girls didn't matter?
Today, on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm talking with Mandie Maass. Mandie is the visionary and founder of Brave Girls Gather, which equips everyday women with conversation tools that help them create safe and engaging spaces for girls to process life and faith in light of God's unchanging character and Truth.
She is on a mission to see the next generation live bravely, and today, she offers some encouragement and practical ways to open the doors of hard conversations and to remind you that what you are doing does matter.❤️
When We Give, We Gain.
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I, alongside Lori Beth Auldridge, am talking with nurse practitioner and integrated medicine specialist, and Julie Salters. Julie is a true giver and lives out the principle of 'when we give, we gain.' This morning, she shares her passion for serving others, how she finds pure joy even in the early morning farm chores, her unexpected takeaways from attending last year's FOCUS Retreat, and what she's looking forward to at this year's event.
If you've been needing some inspiration and a shift in your perspective, this episode will do just that. Enjoy.❤️
Encouragement in the Waiting with Jackie Brindle
We all know how it feels to wait, right? So, how do we remain encouraged in the waiting, especially in the seasons that last longer than we expect? Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I am talking with the host of the BEncouraged Podcast, Jackie Brindle. Jackie shares how her season of waiting, produced opportunities and people she would have never experienced without it. Enjoy.❤️
Be The Brave Ones - with guest Maddie Maass
Today, on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm talking with women's ministry leader, Mandie Maass. Mandie's passion is to remind women of their impact on the young girls around them.
Too many times we, believe the lies that we are unqualified, or we find ourselves exhausted to speak life into the next generation of women because of our past struggles or current conflicts. Yet, Mandie shares some encouraging and powerful truths about our roles as mentors and mothers and the significance we can make if we lean on Him and stay the course.
Ways To Build Confidence
Confidence can be circumstantial, some days we're feeling it, and other days not so much. But what if adding simple practices to our daily routine created a strong foundation?
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm sharing simple practices to help build confidence. Of course, getting to the root of our insecurities is essential, there are other things we can be doing regularly to establish confidence in ourselves and out to others.❤️
What Does It Mean To Be Successful?
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm sharing a LIVE interview I had with my FOCUS Retreat co-hosts, Jennifer Ford Berry and Lori Beth Auldridge. In this conversation, we dive into the topic of success in our lives and how we measure it. Listen in as we offer perspectives beyond money, followers, and likes.
What does success look like to you?
How to Serve the Needs of Others with guest Sue Moore Donaldson
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast we're taking a fresh approach to hospitality. Sue Moore Donaldson, author, speaker, and hospitality queen dispels the fears that can come when inviting people in and shows us how to get out of our own way and head, to serve others.
"It's not about the host, it's about the guest." Sue
Best Practices for Rest(oration)
Resting is more than a physical pause; it's a mindset shift. It requires an appreciation for the stillness and solitude that comes in the winter.
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I am joined by my FOCUS Retreat co-hosts, Jennifer Ford Berry and Lori Beth Auldridge. We discuss some of our best practices for restoration, the gains from doing less, and taking time to listen to our bodies and God's voice.
Trading Resolutions for Restoration
Living in a culture that prizes productivity, we rarely welcome the invitation to rest during the winter months, pushing through the exhaustion rather than giving in to it.
Today on the podcast, I want you to consider replacing new resolutions for a full restoration. Embracing the calm now might be the very thing that will help you bloom stronger and brighter in the warmer days ahead.
Glasses Off with Ciara Lane Myers
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm talking with Ciara Lane Myers.
In a fresh and modern way, Myers shares her struggles to believe
that God made her for a specific purpose and how living with the
lack of clarity and validation from God left her feeling exhausted,
drained and anxious, but after shifting her focus and seeking God
out, He showed her His vision.
Adding More of What We Really Need This Holiday
The mere thought of adding more of anything this time of year can sound overwhelming. Yet, what if we added more of what people are craving?
Today, on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm sharing some holiday season must-haves. These are the ones with little cost but significant rewards.
Tune in as I offer hospitality ideas we can do outside our homes. Enjoy.
Ambassador Vision with Ginger Myers
Ambassador Vision.
Our perspective matters. The lens and approach from which we view and live our lives have a significant impact. It can affect our relationships, our confidence, and our purpose.
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm talking with the founder of Ambassador Vision, Ginger Myers. Ginger is a life coach who helps women adjust their vision, redirect their path, and live a life filled with contentment and joy.
The Savvy Author - Writing On Purpose with Clara Rose
What if your words were the very thing that offered hope and encouragement to someone?
Words have so much influence they can change a person's life. Today, on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm talking with Literary Consultant, Clara Rose from SAVVY Authors . Clara founded Rosedale Publishing and helps authors and writers organize, create, and draft their stories.
Clara's process has been the catalyst for many best-selling authors and new writers, for both professional publishing and personal fulfillment.
If you've ever thought about writing a book, journal, or biography to share publicly or personally, you can learn more about her Brainstorm & Blueprint Writers Retreat coming this spring, here.
Your Best No This Holiday Season
The holidays offer us a time of more - more gatherings, more gifts, more invitations, more traditions, more cookies, and the list goes on. But what if we approached this season by taking on less?
Today, on the Life On Purpose Podcast, we continue to redefine hospitality. In this episode, I'm sharing why and how offering your best no, will give you the most peace and joy.
Friendship Can Save The World
"In an increasingly polarized world, our collective ability to navigate friendships with people whose backgrounds, experiences, and views differ from our own has diminished. Along the way, valuing diversity has come to be seen by many Christians as a secular pursuit."
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast I had the privilege of speaking to Carrie and Morgan Stephens and their new book, Friendship Can Save The World. As we move ahead in the coming weeks and months with hospitality and holidays at the forefront, opening our doors and hearts can be the first step to reconnect what has been strained or lost.
In this episode it is our hope that you find inspiration to love and be loved more courageously as we all forge a path into a more redemptive future. Enjoy.
Without Fear Of Her Future
Taking big, brave steps can be challenging. Yet, sometimes, change can lead to something greater than we could ever have imagined. Today, on the podcast, my guest has experienced this tenfold. Tresa Todd the founder of WREIN, shares the courageous step that led her into a career that has changed her life and the women she serves.
Community Over Networking with Amy Debrucque
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast I am talking about genuine connection with like-minded women. No competition. No Agendas. Just showing up as your authentic self and discovering what real community can be like. In this episode I will share 3 ways to get you started.❤️ Enjoy. You can listen to the full episode here.
Are You Buried or Planted?
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast I'm talking sharing a simple way to shift the narrative in a challenging season or situation. Often times we get stuck in negative cycles and defeat becomes our default. Today I'll tell you how to change that. Enjoy.
Remembering On Purpose through Journaling with Clara Rose
Today I am talking with Literary Strategist and word master, Clara Rose. Clara and I talk about the many benefits of journaling and how capturing moments without snapping a photo can offer a greater and deeper connection to the memory.
A Good Day to Savor The Summer with Candace Cofer
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm talking with author and podcaster, Candace Cofer. In this episode, Candace shares her light bulb moment about what having a good day really means and how she shifted her mindset from finding her worth in productivity to purpose.
Savoring Hospitality - A Welcome Heart with Sue Moore Donaldson
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I am talking with author and speaker Sue Moore Donaldson. Sue is the founder of Welcome Heart and this morning we are discussing the gift of hospitality and what it means to live a legacy life. Sue is on a mission to change the world with one cup of coffee at a time. Enjoy.
Savoring Summer Loud & Clear with Kim Stewart
Today On the Life On Purpose Podcast, I'm talking with Podcast Strategist Kim Stewart. Kim shares some summer hacks to keep your podcast going strong and a new approach to guest hosting.
Savoring Summer in A Place Called Braverly with Kate Berkey
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, I am talking with author and speaker Kate Berkey. Kate has over ten years of ministry experience, speaking into the lives of hundreds of women from over a dozen countries. Her work has been published in multiple magazines and devotionals around the U.S. She recently published her first book, A Place Called Braverly, and an 8-week companion guide. Today we are discussing where Braverly is and how we can also locate it in our own life.
Savoring Summer with Food Blogger Clair Palmer
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast Summer Series, we discuss everything related to summer entertaining, starting with food blogger Clair Palmer. Clair shares her best practices from meal prep to a perfectly cooked BBQ for both meat-eaters and vegetarians, along with her favorite kitchen gadget. Enjoy.
Savoring Summer Series with Momprenuer Becky Kopitzke
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, we are talking with "mompreneur" Becky Kopitkze. Becky offers us some great tips and advice on how to savor the summer when working from home. She shares her best practices to stay fully present and the boundaries she sets for herself, to be successful in her pursuit of fully taking on summer! Enjoy.
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Savoring The Season Of Summer with Littles Ones with guest Lori Beth Auldridge
Today we are talking with the host of Elevating Motherhood, Lori Beth Auldridge. Lori Beth shares what she is looking forward to savoring this summer with four little ones and how she is being intentional about it. This is a great listen for moms needed a fresh perspective and new ideas for embracing summer by acknowledging and appreciating the season of life you're in.
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Savoring Summer with Our Daughters
In today's episode, I've invited my two daughters plus special guests, Jennifer Ford Berry and her daughter Randsley Berry. We are talking about what savoring the summer means to each one of us, what we love most about summer and our all-time summer favorites. Enjoy.
3 Easy Ways To Savor The Summer
Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast I am introducing a series called Savoring The Seasons Of Summer. In this episode, I am sharing 3 things that I look forward to every year and how I plan to accomplish them with my current season of life. Enjoy.
Seasons Of Motherhood with special guests, Becky Kopitzke, Lori Beth Auldridge & Jennifer Ford Berry
Today my co-hosts for the FOCUS Retreat and I have an honest conversation about our current season of motherhood. We discuss the wins, the challenges, and how having a tribe to connect with can make all the difference on those hard days. For many women, motherhood is a huge part of living an integrated life so we hope you are left feeling inspired and encouraged to know that you're not alone. Enjoy.
A Beautiful Movement - Megan Whatley
How can we show up for teen girls today and help them recognize their worth and beauty in the same way God sees them? Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, Megan Whatley, founder of The Beautiful Movement Box tells us. Megan, a Mental Health Therapist & Certified Life Coach, has made it her mission to create inspiring, fun, and faith-filled boxes for girls that deliver more than just the beautiful products inside.
Emily Ley - Growing Boldly - Episode 7
Emily talks about her B.U.I.L.D method to help women grow boldly in the life they want to live.
Food & Freedom with Brittany Braswell
Today I am talking with Brittany Braswell. Brittany is a Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and body image. Brittany is on a mission to help women ditch chronic food and body obsession using a Christ-centered approach to help them overcome the lies of diet culture and rediscover their God-given identity.
The Key To Living Life On Purpose
Have you ever wondered what living on purpose means? Today I am talking about what the key to living a purposeful life looks like, who has it, and how to apply it.
Celebrating Small Wins
Making big gains with small wins.
Today we are discussing common ways where self-sabotage interferes with recognizing a victory in our life. We identify what a win can look like and why acknowledging them is important.
Trusting God With The Outcome with Kristine Brown
Today I am talking with ministry leader, Kristine Brown. Kristine describes herself as a recovering worrier and shares her journey of what it took to relinquish control and how to trust God with the outcomes.
How To Take Smart Risks?
Have you ever wanted to make a change but felt too afraid to do so? Today I am talking about what it looks like to take smart risks. In this episode, I offer practical steps to help you overcome the fear of change with a smarter way to approach it.
Love Where You Are
Today my guest Somer Colbert and I are talking about loving where you are. We discuss how to reframe what it looks like to carry that out according to God's plan and through our interactions with one another.
The Benefits From Limiting Our Words
Have you ever contributed to a conversation and regretted the words that came out of your mouth? Or interrupted someone as they spoke so you could get something in you wanted to say? Holding our tongue can sometimes be difficult, but mastering it is possible and can offer greater connection and understanding. Today we are diving deep into this topic and sharing practical ways to speak less and listen more.
Standing On What We Know, Regardless Of How We Feel with guest Jenny Zentz
This morning Jenny Zentz, host of the Intertwined Life Podcast, talks with me about how to not let our feelings rule us. We discuss the misconceptions between faith and medicine and how a balance of both is sometimes necessary to grow deeper, stronger, and more confident. In this honest, vulnerable conversation, Jenny shares her struggles with anxiety and depression.
Getting Out Of Your Head
Getting Out of Your Head.
Have you ever felt fearful of making the wrong decision? Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast I'm talking about decision anxiety, why most of us experience it, and what we can do to combat it.
Manifesting Confidence by Debunking The Myths
If you're not born with confidence are you destined for a lifetime of self-doubt? Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast Amy is debunking some common myths around the topic of confidence. Listen in to find out if some of these myths have been interfering with your confidence and how you can manifest it in your own life.
Sarah Wood - Holding Pain & Hope Together
Today ministry leader and mom mentor Sarah Wood and I talk about the hard things in life, disappointments, and the sometimes unexpected direction that God would have us go. Yet, Sarah focuses on the good that can be hard to see out of the bad and shares with us the wisdom she gained from obedience and trust. An incredible story of courage and finding peace in discomfort.
Shannon Payton - From Cult to Comedy and Everything in-between Part 2
This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast is part 2 with IG and TickTok comedian, Shannon Payton. Shannon's hilarious "how-to" prepare kids bento box lunch videos brought her unexpected overnight fame and even landed her on the Kelly Clarkson show. However, her life leading up to that point was filled with more anxiety and depression than laughter. Today we talk about what it was like for her to grow up in a cult, why she left, her struggles with infertility, a newfound freedom with real faith, and her passion to make women laugh. An inspiring ending to her incredible story. Enjoy.
Shannon Payton - From Cult to Comedy and Everything in between - Part 1
This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast I'm talking with IG and TikTok sensation, Shannon Payton. Shannon's hilarious "how-to" prepare kid's bento box lunch videos brought her unexpected overnight fame and even landed her on the Kelly Clarkson show. However, Shannon is using her platform to talk about her struggle with anxiety and depression and how laughter brought her healing. This a two-part interview you won't want to miss. Today we dive in on what life was like growing up in a cult, why she left, her struggles with infertility, her newfound freedom with real faith, and why she's passionate about making others laugh.
Cody Byrns - Scar Release
This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast I'm taking with international speaker and burn survivor, Cody Byrns. Cody shares his incredible survival story after being hit at an intersection and having his car burst into flames. He talks about the gift of second chances and how we can be a light to others only after we release the physical and emotional scars that are keeping us in bondage.
Ashley Moore - Be The Two
Today Ashley Moore and I discuss what it looks like to trust instead of fear. Ashley shares how a life-threatening exlperience with her son kept her stuck in fear and who she looked to as role models that would ultimately change the course of her life.
Brave Boundaries with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt
Have you ever felt like you're trying to be all things to everyone but left feeling depleted in the process? You're not alone. Today on the Life On Purpose Podcast, Dr. Sasha Shillcutt shares tips from her newest book, Brave Boundaries. We dive deep into creating healthy boundaries without guilt. A must listen to anyone who has ever found herself overextending for the sake of others.
Rachael Adams - A Little Goes A Long Way
This morning I am talking with author, speaker and host of The Love Offering Podcast with Rachael Adams. Rachael and I talk about her new book, A Little Goes A Long Way and how with small intentional acts of kindess we can make a big difference in the lives around us.
Sheryl Gould - Bridging The Gap Of Communication With Our Kids
Now that school is in full swing I thought it would be a great time to share my interview with parent and educator Sheryl Gould. This morning on the Life On Purpose Podcast the creator of Moms of Tweens & Teens University,is offering some powerful ways to break through the communication barrier. Her methods encourage both growth and confidence to parents and their children. A great back-to-school episode you won't want to miss.