The Purposeful Life Podcast

Monica Anyango

Most people carrying real responsibility are not struggling with effort or lack of faith. They are struggling with fragmentation - the sense that work, vocation, prayer, and daily life are pulling in different directions until the tension becomes quietly unsustainable. The Purposeful Life is a podcast on vocation, alignment, and the architecture of a meaningful life. Each episode draws on Catholic thought and lived experience to examine the decisions, pressures, and ordinary moments where formation either happens or doesn’t. The question behind every episode is the same: how do we restore order to a life that has drifted from it? Not through grand gestures or ideal conditions, but through the small, sustained choices that accumulate into a life. Monica Anyango is a writer, founder, and cultural thinker. She is the creator of Alignment OS and is currently writing her first book, The Architecture of Time: A Rule of Life for the Modern World. She has appeared on EWTN’s The Journey Home. Her writing and weekly letter, Bloom & Vine, are available at monicaanyango.com. New episodes weekly.

  1. 12/18/2025

    Goal setting with Purpose | W Talitha Koum

    In this insightful episode of The Purposeful Life Podcast, Monica sits down with Christina M. Brown of Talitha Koum Coaching to uncover a God-centered approach to setting and achieving goals. Together, they explore not just how to make goals—but why we pursue them, how to align them with our identity in Christ, and how to pursue purposeful progress without burning out. Christina shares practical wisdom on: ✨ Creating goals that are grounded in faith, not fear 📌 Establishing actionable steps that lead to real progress 🙏 Staying connected to God while pursuing purpose 💡 Overcoming overwhelm, distraction, and comparison ⏳ Creating sustainable rhythms that honor both ambition and soul care This episode is perfect for anyone who’s ready to move beyond intention into implementation—with clarity, courage, and confidence in God’s direction. Whether you’re planning your year, your business, your family life, or your spiritual growth, this conversation will help you bring heaven’s purpose into everyday action. Connect with Talitha here: https://www.instagram.com/talithakoumcoaching?igsh=MWVhbGRzNDh2d2l6OA==  For more inspiring stories and a purpose-driven life, visit www.SimplicityandProductivity.com, where you can make use of our Life of Purpose Planner. Explore our Catholic Pathways Membership to guide you on your journey and join the Holy Hour Pledge. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @simplicityandproductivity.com @monicaanyango_ God Bless You!!

    1h 1m
  2. 09/04/2025

    Wellness, fitness and catholic motherhood with Viva Crouse, Co-Founder of HypuroFit

    What does it mean to steward your body with faith? In this powerful episode of The Purposeful Life Podcast, I’m joined by Viva Crouse, Co-Founder of HypuroFit, a Catholic wellness movement equipping both men and women to care for their bodies without compromising their souls. We explore: — How physical strength supports spiritual strength — Why stewardship, not perfection, is the true goal — Balancing vocation, rest, and health in modern life — Helping Catholic families cultivate wellness with purpose Viva shares wisdom from her journey of motherhood, co-founding HypuroFit, and supporting  her husband in  the call to build a fitness platform that’s more than just workouts—it’s about formation, freedom, and faithful living. 🎧 Listen in and rediscover your body as a gift and your health as a tool for mission. Follow HypuroFit: https://www.instagram.com/hypurofit?igsh=bTIwZXBhZjh3dDlj #HypuroFit #CatholicWellness #FaithAndFitness #BodyStewardship #CatholicMoms #CatholicMen #PurposefulLifePodcast #CatholicMission For more inspiring stories and a purpose-driven life, visit www.SimplicityandProductivity.com, where you can make use of our Life of Purpose Planner. Explore our Catholic Pathways Membership to guide you on your journey and join the Holy Hour Pledge. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @simplicityandproductivity.com @monicaanyango_ God Bless You!!

    1h 18m

About

Most people carrying real responsibility are not struggling with effort or lack of faith. They are struggling with fragmentation - the sense that work, vocation, prayer, and daily life are pulling in different directions until the tension becomes quietly unsustainable. The Purposeful Life is a podcast on vocation, alignment, and the architecture of a meaningful life. Each episode draws on Catholic thought and lived experience to examine the decisions, pressures, and ordinary moments where formation either happens or doesn’t. The question behind every episode is the same: how do we restore order to a life that has drifted from it? Not through grand gestures or ideal conditions, but through the small, sustained choices that accumulate into a life. Monica Anyango is a writer, founder, and cultural thinker. She is the creator of Alignment OS and is currently writing her first book, The Architecture of Time: A Rule of Life for the Modern World. She has appeared on EWTN’s The Journey Home. Her writing and weekly letter, Bloom & Vine, are available at monicaanyango.com. New episodes weekly.