The Purpose Effect

Alesha Limbo
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You were created for a purpose—discover how to live it with intention. Hosted by Alesha Limbo and David Rosenfeldt, The Purpose Effect dives into identity, faith, awareness, healing, and the daily disciplines that unlock a purpose-driven life. These conversations help you understand your calling—and confidently walk it out.

  1. 5h ago

    232: Pour Out to Be Filled: Living Your Purpose and Identity in Christ

    Do you feel like your past disqualifies you, or that your life has no real purpose? In this Christian podcast episode, Alesha Limbo and David Rosenfeldt share how God uses imperfect people, and how you can live with purpose, intention and clarity. In this episode: Why honest, trusted friends, like "iron sharpening iron," help you see your blind spots and grow in faith How your story and past mistakes can help others avoid the same pain Your identity in Christ and Ephesians 2:10: you are God's masterpiece, not your job, your mistakes or your circumstances Why the "one" matters, from the parable of the lost sheep to the reason this show exists How pouring out to others from a cup God has filled leaves you fuller, not emptier Why active faith beats entitlement: walk the walk, not just the talk Subscribe to The Purpose Effect for weekly encouragement on faith, spiritual growth and living on purpose. Share this episode with someone who needs it, and message us with topics or guests you'd like to hear.Keywords used: Christian podcast, living with purpose, identity in Christ, Ephesians 2:10, spiritual growth, faith, Bible, purpose, community, encouragement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 4d ago

    231: Too Dumb to Quit: From Worst Soldier to Comeback Coach with Richard Kaufman

    Army veteran Richard Kaufman served 23 years. He was discharged once for addiction, found a new purpose after 9/11, and lost most of his sight in a training accident. He now hosts a podcast on resiliency, which has run for 14 years. He joins Alesha to talk about: - Why quitting is the only way to lose - Choosing gratitude and the discomfort that builds resilience - How he started a podcast while recovering in a chair for 18 months - How to make a podcast powerful, purposeful and profitable - Why relationships beat transactions, including the handwritten thank-you card - Living intentionally by ruling your schedule and saying no Richard also shares his book, The Three Ps of Podcasting, which is on Amazon. He closes with a reminder: "Every morning we wake up, we have a choice." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 4d ago

    230: Defined by Faith

    YOUR PAST DOESN'T DEFINE YOU. GOD DOES. What happens when the people closest to you refuse to recognize the man you've become? What happens when they keep dragging you back to mistakes you made 20 years ago? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Purpose Effect, David Rosenfeldt tackles one of the most important questions a man can ask himself: WHO AM I TODAY? After a painful confrontation with family, David shares why he refuses to be defined by his past, how his relationship with Jesus Christ has transformed his identity, and why becoming a better man requires intentional choices every single day. We're talking about real life. Real mistakes. Real forgiveness. And the sometimes uncomfortable journey of becoming the man God created you to be. IN THIS EPISODE: Why your past doesn't have to define your future Finding your true identity as a child of God Why personal growth sometimes makes other people uncomfortable Learning to forgive people who have hurt you Finding peace through prayer, scripture, and silence How the things you feed your mind shape your identity The danger of allowing money and material success to become idols Why following Christ is about more than religious labels Learning to listen to God instead of the noise of the world THE CHALLENGE: Are you still allowing yesterday's mistakes to determine who you are today? Are you becoming a stronger, more intentional man, or are you allowing the world to tell you who you're supposed to be? You cannot change yesterday. But you can make a conscious decision about the man you're becoming today. SCRIPTURE TO REFLECT ON: 2 Corinthians 5:17 — Our new identity in Christ. Romans 12:2 — The renewing of our minds. Ephesians 4:32 — Forgiving others as God has forgiven us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What is one thing about your past that you've finally learned to leave behind? Tell us in the comments. Your experience might be exactly what another man needs to hear today. 👍 LIKE this episode if the message speaks to you. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for conversations about faith, purpose, accountability, personal growth, and intentional living. ↗️ SHARE this with someone who needs to remember that their past is not their identity. THE PURPOSE EFFECT Stop floating through life and start living with purpose, clarity, and action. Transformation happens at the speed of honesty. The Purpose Effect. It is a lifestyle. It is a journey. Join us. We are changing the world. #ThePurposeEffect #IdentityInChrist #ChristianMen #FaithOverFear #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #Forgiveness #PurposeDrivenLife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Oct 19

    Finding Purpose Through Suffering: George Bryant on Faith, Ultramarathons & Authentic Leadership

    In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha sits down with George Bryant — Marine veteran, entrepreneur, and founder of the Everyday Entrepreneur podcast — for a raw, faith-filled conversation about what happens when God pushes you out of your comfort zone. George shares his powerful story of running a 50K ultramarathon with almost no training, and the three life-changing lessons God taught him on the trail: overcoming the fear of judgment, breaking the cycle of isolation and self-reliance, and discovering that we are not meant to do life alone. Together, Alesha and George unpack what it means to live with intention, ground your identity in Christ, and embrace suffering as a tool for spiritual growth. They also dive deep into: The comfort crisis and why God calls us to discomfort How entitlement and ego sabotage your personal growth Scaling your capacity as an entrepreneur vs. just scaling your strategies The power of community, vulnerability, and authentic relationships What the Bible says about taking every thought captive A beautiful metaphor: "Purpose is not a picture — it's a painting that requires you to pick up the brush daily" Whether you're an entrepreneur seeking purpose, a Christian navigating hard seasons, or someone feeling stuck in isolation, this episode will challenge and encourage you to step into the life God designed for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Oct 16

    228: Be Bold in Your Faith: Purpose, Prayer & Transformation

    In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David reflect on personal transformation, Christian identity, prayer, and what it means to pursue spiritual growth one day at a time. They explore how faith in God can bring peace and purpose through difficult seasons, why effort matters more than perfection, and how men and women can lead their families with responsibility, mutual respect, and biblical conviction.If you’re looking for encouragement in your relationship with God, practical faith, Christian leadership, personal growth, and living with purpose, this conversation is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Oct 12

    Finding Comfort & Purpose in Hardship | What 2 Corinthians Teaches Us About Grace in Weakness

    Are you walking through a season that feels overwhelming, discouraging, or just plain hard? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha Limbo gets honest about her own journey — from buying 76 acres and hitting roadblock after roadblock to discovering a deeper, more intimate relationship with God in the middle of it all. Drawing from 2 Corinthians, we dive into what the Apostle Paul's sufferings reveal about finding comfort, hope, and unshakable joy when life doesn't go as planned. We explore what it truly means to boast in our weakness, why God's grace is sufficient even when circumstances aren't, and how an eternal perspective can shift everything about the way we walk through trials. In this episode, you'll discover: How to find hope and comfort when you're in the middle of hardship Why God's power is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9) What Paul's sufferings teach us about enduring with faith How to stop running from difficulty and start embracing God's purpose in it Why living radically for Christ means dying to self daily How an eternal perspective changes the way you view temporary struggles The truth that you are God's masterpiece, created with intention and purpose Whether you're a lifelong believer or just exploring faith, this episode is an invitation to stop floating through life and start living with purpose, clarity, and action — even in the hard seasons. Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 1, 2 Corinthians 11, 2 Corinthians 12, 2 Corinthians 4, Ephesians 2:10, James 1 Listen on: YouTube, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, and all major platforms. You're called. You're capable. You're created with intention. Now go and live it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Oct 9

    226: Living for Purpose Over Pleasure: Why Chasing Happiness Is Making You Miserable

    Are you doing everything society says will make you happy — and still feeling empty? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, hosts Alesha and David tackle the dangerous lie that "do what makes you happy" is the path to a good life. Through raw, honest stories — from a chaotic morning gone wrong to decades of marriage struggles — they unpack why chasing momentary pleasure leads to addiction, broken relationships, and depression, while choosing purpose, discipline, and faith leads to lasting joy and peace. Drawing from scripture (Luke 9:23, Psalm 119:105) and real-life examples — health journeys, food, marriage, and spiritual growth — this episode challenges you to stop living for the next feel-good moment and start leaning into the uncomfortable where real transformation happens. Key topics covered: Why happiness and purpose can't coexist as your driving force What Jesus meant by "deny yourself and take up your cross" How leaning into discomfort produces spiritual and personal growth The difference between happiness (circ circumstantial) and joy (deep, lasting) Real marriage advice: pushing through the hard seasons Consistency, obedience, and aligning your will with God's desires Biblical examples of pleasure vs. purpose (Sodom & Gomorrah, the disciples) Keywords: Christian living, purpose over pleasure, biblical joy vs happiness, spiritual growth, faith and obedience, marriage advice, Christian marriage, deny yourself take up your cross, Luke 9:23, Christian podcast, finding purpose, overcoming depression, spiritual discipline, Christian testimony, purpose-driven life, God's desires vs our desires, lean into the uncomfortable, lasting peace, Christian encouragement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Oct 9

    225: It Stops With Me: Breaking Generational Chains Through Faith

    THE 3 MOST DANGEROUS WORDS A MAN CAN SAY: "I'VE GOT THIS" What if the very thing you think makes you strong is actually keeping you weak? Men are taught to toughen up, carry the load, bury their struggles, and figure everything out themselves. But that's not the model of biblical manhood. In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host David Rosenfeldt sits down with his brother in Christ, Donnie Carroll, leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Bloodline Breakers, to discuss what happens when men stop pretending they have everything under control and start surrendering to God's purpose. What began as an uncertain introduction became a life-changing brotherhood through prayer, honest conversations, a powerful men's conference, and baptism. Together, David and Donnie explore what it really means to stand firm, act like men, break destructive generational patterns, and become the husbands, fathers, leaders, and brothers God created us to be. IN THIS EPISODE: Why "I've got this" can be three dangerous words for a man. How Christian brotherhood builds strength rather than weakness. Why accountability is about restoration, not condemnation. The life-changing power of prayer, baptism, and obedience. How to break generational patterns and build a godly legacy. Why strong men need other strong men. How everyday actions demonstrate genuine Christian faith. Why discipleship can change families for generations. David also shares a deeply personal testimony about hearing God's direction, putting down distractions, and walking away from a habit he felt called to surrender. This is not about becoming the toughest man in the room. It's about becoming the man God created you to be. 📖 Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." 🔥 THE CHALLENGE Men, stop trying to carry everything alone. Find your brothers. Open your Bible. Get on your knees. Pray with your wife. Lead your family by example. And when God tells you to move, move. If you're looking for a Christian men's group or interested in starting a discipleship group, reach out to David or Donnie to learn more about Bloodline Breakers and available resources. The Purpose Effect. It is a lifestyle. It is a journey. Join us. We are changing the world. Transformation happens at the speed of honesty. 👍 Like this episode. 💬 Comment: What is one thing in your life that needs to stop with you? 🔔 Subscribe for conversations about faith, leadership, accountability, and intentional living. 📤 Share this with a brother who needs to know he's not alone. #ThePurposeEffect #BiblicalManhood #ChristianMen #IronSharpensIron #BloodlineBreakers #MensMinistry #ChristianLeadership #faithinaction The Purpose Effect, David Rosenfeldt, Donnie Carroll, Bloodline Breakers, Christian men, biblical manhood, iron sharpens iron, Christian brotherhood, men's discipleship, Christian leadership, faith and obedience, Christian accountability, breaking generational cycles, spiritual growth for men, Christian men's podcast, men of faith, Christian testimony, prayer for men, stand firm and act like men Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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You were created for a purpose—discover how to live it with intention. Hosted by Alesha Limbo and David Rosenfeldt, The Purpose Effect dives into identity, faith, awareness, healing, and the daily disciplines that unlock a purpose-driven life. These conversations help you understand your calling—and confidently walk it out.

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  • Creator
    Alesha Limbo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    132
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    ©2025 Alesha Limbo
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