Purpose of Heart Podcast

Priscilla Allman
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What if your deepest pain was actually the beginning of God’s purpose? I’m Priscilla Allman-educator, future physician, musician, and creator of the Purpose of Heart Family Bible study collection-inviting you into powerful, faith-filled conversations with people who’ve walked through caregiving, cancer, addiction, grief, special needs parenting, and more. Each episode shares real-life stories, day-to-day challenges, key Bible verses, and how God showed up in the middle of it all. This show exists to foster connection, spiritual healing, and deeper understanding through storytelling and scripture. Subscribe now to be encouraged, find your place in the bigger story, and walk away reminded: you’re not alone, and your story still matters.

  1. 5d ago

    The Anchor Effect Part 2: Staying Anchored When Pressure Increases

    What happens when the pressure doesn't go away—but instead, it increases? In the first part of The Anchor Effect, we explored how the life of Daniel teaches us to remain grounded in purpose even when life introduces storms. But knowing that we should stay anchored and actually staying anchored when pressure rises are two different things. Pressure has a way of testing our convictions. It can tempt us to compromise, question whether standing firm is worth it, and choose what feels safest in the moment. But Daniel's life gives us a powerful picture of what it looks like to remain steady when the pressure increases. In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, Priscilla Allman takes us deeper into Daniel's story and explores what his life teaches us about conviction, spiritual discipline, integrity, trust, and remaining faithful when obedience comes with a cost. As this episode reminds us: “Storms test ships, but anchors reveal leaders.” 🎧 Listen to “The Anchor Effect Part 2: Staying Anchored When Pressure Increases” and discover what Daniel's life teaches us about standing firm, resisting compromise, trusting God, and remaining grounded when the pressure rises. 👉 Listen to more episodes of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast at www.purposeofheartpodcast.com Scriptures Referenced: Daniel 1:8 — Daniel purposes in his heart not to compromiseDaniel 6:4 — Daniel's integrity and faithfulnessDaniel 6:10 — Daniel's consistent practice of prayerDaniel 6:22 — God shuts the mouths of the lionsDaniel 3 — Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnaceReflection Question: What convictions do you need to settle in your heart now so that you can remain anchored when pressure increases? #PurposeOfHeart #PurposeOfHeartPodcast #TheAnchorEffect #Daniel #BookOfDaniel #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #StayAnchored #AnchoredInGod #FaithInTheStorm #TrustGod #ChristianLiving #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianLeadership #Integrity #Faithfulness #Prayer #GodIsFaithful #FaithJourney

    The Anchor Effect Part 2: Staying Anchored When Pressure Increases

  2. Sep 24

    The Anchor Effect: What the Life of Daniel Teaches Us About Staying Grounded in the Storm

    What keeps you grounded when everything around you is changing? Life will bring storms. There will be seasons of pressure, uncertainty, disappointment, comparison, responsibility, and unexpected transitions. But what if the goal isn't to avoid every storm? What if the real question is whether you are anchored enough not to drift when the storm comes? In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, Priscilla Allman explores “The Anchor Effect” through the life of Daniel and what his story teaches us about staying grounded when circumstances are constantly shifting. You are not designed only for calm waters. You were built to remain anchored through the storm. The anchor doesn't necessarily stop the storm. It stops the drift. And that is the heart of this episode. 👉 Listen to more episodes of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast at www.purposeofheartpodcast.com Scriptures Referenced: Daniel 1:8 — Daniel purposes in his heart not to compromise Daniel 6:10 — Daniel remains committed to prayer despite pressure Psalm 37:23 — God orders the steps of His people Reflection Question: What are you currently anchored to—and is that anchor strong enough to keep you from drifting when the storm comes? #PurposeOfHeart #PurposeOfHeartPodcast #TheAnchorEffect #Daniel #BookOfDaniel #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #AnchoredInGod #StayAnchored #FaithInTheStorm #BiblicalLeadership #PurposeDriven #ChristianLeadership #TrustGod #GodsPurpose #FaithJourney #ChristianLiving

    The Anchor Effect: What the Life of Daniel Teaches Us About Staying Grounded in the Storm

  3. Sep 17

    How Faith Changes the Way We Respond

    What if faith isn’t just about what we believe, but about how we respond when life doesn’t go the way we expected? Life will bring pressure. People will disappoint us. Circumstances will catch us off guard. We will experience uncertainty, conflict, waiting, disappointment, and moments when our emotions want to take control. Faith does not mean that these things stop happening. Instead, faith changes what happens between the moment and our response. In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, Priscilla Allman explores how faith changes the way we respond—especially when we are stretched by difficult people, unexpected circumstances, anxiety, conflict, and seasons of waiting. Jesus never promised us a life without trouble. In John 16:33, He reminds us that we will have tribulation in this world, but He has overcome the world. Our faith does not require us to deny what is happening. It teaches us to see our circumstances through the reality of God's presence. Think about the disciples in the boat during the storm. They were afraid, but Jesus was with them. When they cried out, He spoke, “Peace, be still” (Mark 4:39). The storm was real, but so was His presence—and He was completely in control. Faith creates a pause before a reaction. Instead of immediately responding from fear, anger, hurt, anxiety, or frustration, faith gives us an opportunity to stop and ask, “What response would honor God in this moment?” In this episode, we explore how faith can change: • The way we respond under pressure — Proverbs 16:32 reminds us of the strength found in being slow to anger and ruling our spirit. • The way we speak — Proverbs 18:21 teaches that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Faith calls us to speak words that align with God's truth rather than our fear. • The way we handle conflict — Romans 12:17–18 encourages us not to repay evil for evil and, as far as it depends on us, to live peaceably with others. Faith does not mean ignoring boundaries; it means choosing grace over revenge. • The way we handle uncertainty — Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us to trust in the Lord rather than leaning completely on our own understanding. We may not have all the answers, but we can trust the One who does. • The way we respond to anxiety — Philippians 4:6–7 invites us to bring our requests to God through prayer and thanksgiving, allowing His peace to guard our hearts and minds. • The way we respond during waiting seasons — James 1:2–4 reminds us that the testing of our faith produces perseverance. Waiting is not necessarily wasted time. God can still be working while nothing appears to be changing. Faith doesn't always change the circumstance immediately. But it can change how we walk through the circumstance. It can teach us to choose prayer instead of panic, restraint instead of retaliation, hope instead of defeat, obedience instead of emotion, and trust instead of control. So this week, consider creating a pause before you respond. Pray silently before reacting. Ask yourself, “What response reflects trust in God right now?” Speak Scripture over difficult situations. Choose obedience even when your emotions are strong. And remember God's faithfulness in previous seasons. As Psalm 37:5 reminds us, “Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.” You may not be able to control what happens around you, but with God's help, you can surrender how you respond. Faith doesn't remove the moment. It redeems the response. And when faith leads your response, God is glorified, your heart is guarded, and your life becomes a reflection of the One you trust. If you've been feeling stretched by people, circumstances, uncertainty, conflict, or situations that have caught you off guard, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen to “How Faith Changes the Way We Respond” and be encouraged to put faith at the center of every response. 👉 Listen to more episodes of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast at www.purposeofheartpodcast.com Scriptures Mentioned: John 16:33 Mark 4:35–41 Proverbs 16:32 Proverbs 18:21 Romans 12:17–18 Proverbs 3:5–6 Philippians 4:6–7 James 1:2–4 Psalm 37:5 #PurposeOfHeart #PurposeOfHeartPodcast #HowFaithChangesTheWayWeRespond #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #FaithInGod #TrustGod #PrayerOverPanic #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #GodIsFaithful #WalkingByFaith

    How Faith Changes the Way We Respond

  4. Sep 10

    Faith After Disappointment

    What happens to your faith when life doesn’t unfold the way you prayed it would? Sometimes disappointment isn’t loud. It’s the quiet ache that sits in your heart when the door you prayed would open stays closed, the healing takes longer than expected, the clarity never comes, or the restoration you hoped for doesn’t look the way you imagined. And in those moments, it’s natural to wonder, “God, what happened? Did I hear You wrong? Why didn’t this turn out the way I believed?”  In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, Priscilla Allman explores what it means to hold onto faith when disappointment challenges your expectations. Because sometimes the hardest part of trusting God isn’t believing that He can do something—it’s trusting Him when He chooses to do something differently than you expected. But disappointment doesn’t mean God has stopped working. Psalm 62:8 reminds us to trust in Him at all times and pour out our hearts before Him. You don’t have to hide your disappointment from God or pretend that everything is okay. You can come to Him honestly and still be held by Him. We also look at Isaiah 55:8–9, which reminds us that God’s thoughts and ways are higher than ours. There are things God sees that we cannot see, and sometimes what feels like a detour is actually direction. Through the story of Joseph in Genesis 50:20, we’re reminded that circumstances don’t always reveal what God is doing behind the scenes. Joseph experienced betrayal, false accusation, and imprisonment—even though God had already given him a vision for his future. What looked like delay was actually preparation. What looked like loss was positioning. And Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him—not just the things that make sense to us, but even the closed doors, unexpected delays, disappointments, and detours. This episode is an encouragement for anyone who is struggling to reconcile what they prayed for with what actually happened. Maybe you’re learning to release the version of life you expected. Maybe you’re waiting for God to make sense of a season that still feels confusing. Or maybe disappointment has made you afraid to hope again. Wherever you are, remember this: God has not forgotten you. He has not overlooked your prayers. He has not abandoned your story. Proverbs 3:5–6 calls us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and not lean on our own understanding. We may not understand the timing. We may not see the full picture. But our limited understanding does not change the character of an unlimited God. Sometimes letting go isn’t giving up. It’s making room—for new direction, new understanding, new growth, and whatever God is doing now. And one day, you may look back and realize that what didn’t happen was just as significant as what did. If you’re walking through disappointment right now, let this episode remind you that just because it didn’t happen your way doesn’t mean God isn’t working. His way is always purposeful. 🎧 Watch/listen to “Faith After Disappointment” and be encouraged to trust God even when His plan looks different from yours. Scripture References: 📖 Psalm 62:8  📖 Isaiah 55:8–9  📖 Genesis 50:20  📖 Romans 8:28  📖 Proverbs 3:5–6 #PurposeOfHeart #PurposeOfHeartPodcast #FaithAfterDisappointment #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #TrustGod #TrustingGod #GodsPlan #GodIsFaithful #FaithOverFear #ChristianLiving #BiblicalEncouragement #HopeInGod #GodsFaithfulness

    Faith After Disappointment

  5. Sep 3

    How God Meets Us in Our Weakest Moments

    What happens when you reach the point where you realize you simply don’t have the strength to keep carrying everything on your own? There are seasons when we feel strong, capable, and confident in our ability to handle whatever comes our way. But there are also moments when the weight becomes too much—when we feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually drained, discouraged, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of how to keep going. And sometimes, weakness can make us question where God is. But what if our weakest moments are not moments when God steps away? What if they are moments where His presence becomes even more evident? In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, we explore the reality of meeting God in places where our own strength runs out. Scripture reminds us that God’s strength is made perfect in weakness, and that we were never designed to navigate every season through our own ability. We’ll talk about what it means to stop hiding our weakness from God, to surrender the pressure to have everything figured out, and to recognize that needing God is not a failure—it is an invitation to trust Him more deeply. Your weakness does not disqualify you. Your exhaustion does not make you less faithful. And the season that has brought you to your knees may become the very place where you discover just how faithfully God has been holding you. If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, or like you simply don’t have enough left to give, this conversation is a reminder: you do not have to be strong enough on your own. God meets you right there—in the weakness, in the weariness, and in the moments when all you can do is say, “Lord, I need You.” 🎙️ Listen to Purpose of Heart: The Podcast and be reminded that even in your weakest moments, you are never beyond the reach of God’s grace, strength, and presence.

    How God Meets Us in Our Weakest Moments

  6. Aug 27

    Is He Still Good If It Doesn't Work Out The Way I Wanted?

    Is He Still Good If It Doesn't Work Out the Way I Wanted? What happens when you prayed, believed, waited—and the outcome still wasn't what you hoped for? When the door stays closed. When the relationship doesn't recover. When the diagnosis doesn't change. When the opportunity goes to someone else. In those moments, disappointment can quietly challenge what we believe about God and leave us asking, “Is He still good if He doesn't give me what I wanted?” In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, Priscilla Allman explores what it means to trust God's goodness when our circumstances don't align with our desires. Through the stories of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Jesus in Gethsemane, and Paul's thorn in the flesh, we discover what anchored faith looks like when the answer is “not the way I expected.” Key Topics Covered:  Why disappointment can challenge our view of God's goodness  The difference between deferred, denied, and abandoned Why God's goodness is not dependent on our preferred outcomes  What the “But if not” faith of Daniel 3 teaches us about trust  How Jesus modeled surrender in Gethsemane  Why sometimes the miracle is removal—and sometimes it is sustaining grace  Learning to anchor your faith in God's character rather than your circumstances  How God's past faithfulness can fuel present trust  Why surrender is a daily posture, not a one-time decision Scripture References: Proverbs 13:12 • Daniel 3:17–18 • Matthew 26:39 • Romans 8:28 • Isaiah 55:8–9 • 2 Corinthians 12:8–9 • Lamentations 3:22–23 • Deuteronomy 7:9 • Malachi 3:6 • Psalm 34:8 • Proverbs 3:5–6 Encouragement for the Listener: If things didn't turn out the way you hoped, if your prayer wasn't answered in the way you imagined, or if a door closed and you're still standing in confusion, remember this: God's goodness isn't fragile. He is good when the healing comes, and He's still good when the healing delays. He's good when the door opens, and He's still good when the door shuts. Your faith does not have to rest in an outcome. It can rest in the Father who sees beyond it. Quotes to Carry With You: “God's goodness is not outcome-dependent.”“Sometimes the miracle is removal. Sometimes the miracle is sustaining grace. Both are evidence of His goodness.”“The greatest evidence of maturity is not shouting when you receive, but trusting when you don't.”Call to Action: If you're learning to trust God in a season that hasn't turned out the way you wanted, this episode is for you. Listen to the full episode and share it with someone who needs the reminder that God is still good—even when the outcome isn't what we hoped for.

    Is He Still Good If It Doesn't Work Out The Way I Wanted?

  7. Aug 20

    Yes, I Know God Can Do It... But Will He Do It For Me?

    Have you ever believed that God can do something, but quietly wondered if He will do it for you? Maybe you've watched someone else receive the healing, restoration, relationship, opportunity, breakthrough, or answered prayer you've been asking God for—and you find yourself wondering, “Am I the exception? Did I hear wrong? Is it really going to happen for me?” In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, Priscilla Allman explores the tension between believing in God's power and trusting His personal faithfulness. Through Scripture and biblical examples, we look at what happens when waiting, comparison, and unanswered questions begin to distort how we see God's posture toward us. Key Topics Covered:  The difference between believing God can and trusting that He is faithful  Why prolonged waiting can make us feel forgotten or overlooked  How comparison can quietly fuel doubt  Why God's “not yet” is not the same as rejection  Learning to trust God's character when we don't know the outcome  Moving from an abstract faith to a deeply personal faith  How to surrender the question, “Will He do it for me?” to the truth that God is working all things together for good Scripture References: Matthew 8:2–3 • Psalm 13:1 • Isaiah 55:8–9 • Romans 2:11 • Romans 8:32 • Psalm 23:1 • Mark 5:28 • Proverbs 3:5–6 • Hebrews 11:6 • Romans 8:28 Encouragement for the Listener: If you've been quietly asking, “Lord, I know You can…but will You?” this episode is a reminder that your story is not forgotten, your prayers are not wasted, and your faith is not unnoticed. You may not know how God will move. You may not know when He will move. But you can know who He is. The question may not always be, “Will God give me what I'm asking for?” Sometimes the deeper question is, “Do I trust that whatever He does will ultimately be good?” Quotes to Carry With You: “Trust is not certainty about the outcome. Trust is confidence in His character.”“The cross settled the question of whether you are loved. Resurrection settled the question of whether He has power. The only thing left is trust.”Call to Action: If you've ever wrestled with wondering whether God will come through for you, listen to this episode and allow God to meet you in that tension. And if it encourages you, share it with someone who may be asking the same question. God is able. God is faithful. And your story is not forgotten.

    Yes, I Know God Can Do It... But Will He Do It For Me?

  8. Aug 13

    Secure in God Not in Outcomes

    What does it really mean to trust God when you don't know how things will turn out? In this episode of Purpose of Heart: The Podcast, Priscilla Allman explores the difference between being secure in God and placing our peace, identity, or confidence in the outcomes we hope for. We may pray boldly, prepare diligently, and hope expectantly—but true surrender means releasing what was never ours to control. Drawing from Scripture, this episode looks at how God invites us to move from “What if?” to “Even if.” Even if the answer is different. Even if the door closes. Even if the timeline changes. God is still faithful, present, and good. Key Topics Covered:  Why we often attach our security to outcomes  The illusion of control and the freedom of surrender  Trusting God when circumstances are uncertain  Separating our identity and worth from jobs, relationships, and opportunities  Developing a faith that remains steady even when the answer is “no”  Releasing outcomes while still praying, preparing, and hoping  Finding peace that isn't dependent on circumstances Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5–6 • Isaiah 26:3 • Exodus 20:3 • Hebrews 13:8 • Psalm 62:6 • Daniel 3:17–18 • Philippians 4:6–7 Encouragement for the Listener: Your peace was never meant to depend on everything working out the way you imagined. You don't need certainty about the outcome when you can have certainty about who God is. When your security is rooted in Him, your peace can remain steady—even when life is not. A Quote to Carry With You: “Your peace was never meant to depend on outcomes. It was always meant to rest in God.”Call to Action: If you're learning to trust God with an outcome you've been holding tightly, this episode is for you. Listen to the full episode, share it with someone who needs this reminder, and take a moment to ask yourself: Where has my security been placed?

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What if your deepest pain was actually the beginning of God’s purpose? I’m Priscilla Allman-educator, future physician, musician, and creator of the Purpose of Heart Family Bible study collection-inviting you into powerful, faith-filled conversations with people who’ve walked through caregiving, cancer, addiction, grief, special needs parenting, and more. Each episode shares real-life stories, day-to-day challenges, key Bible verses, and how God showed up in the middle of it all. This show exists to foster connection, spiritual healing, and deeper understanding through storytelling and scripture. Subscribe now to be encouraged, find your place in the bigger story, and walk away reminded: you’re not alone, and your story still matters.

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  • Creator
    Priscilla Allman
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
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