Still With Purpose

Amanda and Christy
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This is Amanda and Christy and our goal is to dig deep and discuss real, raw subjects in pursuit of greater self awareness, positive transformation and healing, and to link arms and journey with you to find purpose and passion in life. Still with Purpose is a podcast about healing, growth, and living a life aligned with God's purpose… even after everything falls apart. It’s an invitation into honest, grace-filled conversation. We’re not here to be liked. We’re here to be used by God and help others heal along the way. So if you're tired of numbing and ready to grow, come hang out with us.

  1. 1d ago

    54 Episode - The hidden cost of the critical spirit

    What if the people you criticize the most are actually revealing something about you? In Episode 54 of Still With Purpose, Amanda and Christy unpack one of the most uncomfortable but transformative questions we can ask ourselves: Who in your life is easiest for you to criticize, and what might that criticism reveal about you? We all have people who frustrate us. People whose behavior, choices, attitudes, or habits seem impossible to ignore. But what if our strongest reactions aren't really about them? This conversation explores how criticism can become a distraction from our own healing, how unresolved wounds show up in our judgments, and why Jesus repeatedly warned us about focusing on the faults of others while ignoring our own. We discuss: • What a critical spirit actually reveals about us • The difference between criticism and healthy feedback • Why certain people trigger us more than others • The danger of using other people's flaws as a scapegoat• How insecurity, hurt, and self-protection fuel judgment • The biblical teaching of the plank and the speck • Why criticism rarely changes people but reflection can change us • How to recognize when God is trying to teach us something through our reactions • The connection between forgiveness, healing, and personal growth • Why self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools for transformation As Amanda shares: "A critical spirit sees faults everywhere except in the mirror." If you've ever struggled with judgment, frustration, offense, criticism, resentment, difficult relationships, or understanding why certain people affect you so deeply, this episode will challenge you to look beyond their behavior and examine your own heart. Reflection Questions: • Who in your life is easiest for you to criticize, and what might that criticism reveal about you? • Who or what are you still emotionally carrying that is draining your present life? • How has unforgiveness affected the way you show up in relationships, trust, or self-worth? • What would become possible in your life if you truly released both others and yourself? Join Amanda and Christy for a conversation about healing, humility, personal responsibility, faith, relationships, emotional growth, and becoming the person God created you to be. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/ Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #SelfAwareness #FaithJourney #StillWithPurpose

  2. Aug 13

    53 Episode - Who Still Has Emotional Access to You?

    What if the person affecting your life the most is someone from years ago? In this episode of Still With Purpose, Amanda and Christy tackle one of the hardest and most misunderstood topics in personal growth, emotional healing, and faith: Forgiveness. We begin with this powerful question: Who still has emotional access to your life because you refuse to forgive them? Many people believe forgiveness means trust, reconciliation, agreement, or pretending the pain never happened. But what if forgiveness is actually about freedom? In this conversation, we explore how unforgiveness creates an internal prison that keeps us reliving old wounds, replaying betrayals, carrying resentment, and allowing past pain to shape our present relationships. We discuss: • Why the people we refuse to forgive often affect us the longest • How unforgiveness impacts emotional health, relationships, self-worth, and peace • The connection between forgiveness and personal freedom • Why forgiveness does not mean trust or reconciliation • What Jesus and Judas teach us about betrayal and purpose • How unresolved hurt steals creativity, joy, and emotional energy • Why self-forgiveness may be the missing piece in your healing journey • How bitterness quietly sabotages your future • The role boundaries play in healthy relationships • Why emotional healing requires releasing both others and yourself If you've been struggling to let go of betrayal, disappointment, resentment, anger, shame, regret, or self-blame, this conversation will challenge the way you think about forgiveness and help you move toward greater freedom. Amanda shares powerful personal stories about relationships, boundaries, self-worth, emotional healing, and why forgiving yourself may be one of the most important steps toward reclaiming your life. "The people we refuse to forgive often become the people who affect us the longest."— Amanda Sharp Reflection Questions: • Who or what are you still emotionally carrying that is draining your present life? • How has unforgiveness affected the way you show up in relationships, trust, or self-worth? • What would become possible in your life if you truly released both others and yourself? If this conversation helped you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need it today. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/ Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend!https://www.youtube.com/@StillWithPurpose Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #forgiveness #emotionalhealing #christianpodcast #personalgrowth #stillwithpurpose

  3. Aug 6

    52 Episode - The Addiction Wasn't the End of Their Story

    What do you do when addiction has taken everything... your finances, your family, your hope, and your future? In this powerful Answered Prayers Series interview (Episode 52), Amanda & Christy sit down with Nicole Kroger to hear the incredible story of how God met her in the middle of her husband’s addiction, homelessness, fear, brokenness, and years of waiting. Nicole shares how growing up in dysfunction shaped her view of God, how addiction nearly destroyed her family, and why choosing to trust God completely changed the direction of her life. This isn't just a story about marriage restoration. It's a story about God restoring a heart before restoring circumstances. If you've ever prayed for someone who seemed impossible to reach...If you've wondered whether God still performs miracles...If you've questioned whether your waiting season has any purpose...This conversation will encourage you to keep believing. In this episode we discuss: • Can God restore a broken marriage? • Living with a spouse battling addiction • Finding hope after trauma and dysfunction • Healing from childhood wounds • Learning to trust God's timing • Waiting on God instead of forcing an outcome • The power of prayer during impossible seasons • How God transforms hearts before circumstances • Why your testimony matters • The miracle of answered prayerNicole's story reminds us that God often begins restoring us long before we ever see the miracle we've been praying for. If this conversation encouraged you, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs hope today. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/ Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #AnsweredPrayers #MarriageRestoration #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #HopeAfterAddiction

  4. Jul 30

    51 Episode - The Hidden Reason You Keep Attracting Conflict

    What if the biggest source of conflict in your life isn't other people... but the fire you keep feeding? In Episode 51, Amanda and Christy tackle one of the most uncomfortable but life-changing questions we can ask ourselves: Are we truly pursuing peace, or are we unintentionally fueling the very chaos we claim to want freedom from? Many people say they want peace, healthier relationships, less drama, and more emotional stability. Yet they continue revisiting old conflicts, replaying past hurts, seeking validation, escalating tension, and holding on to resentment. In this conversation, we explore why some people unknowingly become attached to emotional chaos, how unresolved pain creates conflict, and why emotional maturity requires us to look inward before pointing outward. We discuss: How to stop creating unnecessary conflict, Why some people thrive on emotional intensity, The difference between peace and control, How unforgiveness keeps conflict alive, Why emotional maturity changes relationships, How insecurity, rejection, fear, and unresolved pain create drama, The connection between inner healing and outer peace, Why some people attract conflict everywhere they go, How to create healthy relationships, The role of accountability in personal growth, And how to recognize when you're holding the lighter fluid while praying for calm. Quote From This Episode: "Some people want peace. Others want control disguised as peace." - Amanda Sharp If you've ever wondered why the same relationship patterns keep repeating, why conflict follows you from one situation to another, or how to create more peace in your life, this episode is for you. Join Amanda and Christy for an honest discussion about emotional healing, forgiveness, self-awareness, personal growth, and creating the kind of peace that starts from within. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/ Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast

  5. Jul 23

    50 Episode - 50 Episodes In: The Lessons That Changed Our Lives

    50 Episodes Later: What Pain, Purpose, and Obedience Taught Us Quote: OBEDIENCE CHANGED US MORE THAN COMFORT EVER COULD.- AMANDA SHARP What is the dream, calling, or purpose you keep feeling led to pursue... but continue putting off? Today is a special episode. Episode 50 marks nearly a full year of showing up every week, having real conversations about healing, faith, growth, purpose, relationships, shame, ego, forgiveness, resilience, and becoming the people God created us to be. In this milestone episode, Amanda and Christy reflect on the biggest lessons they've learned through fifty conversations, countless hours of preparation, personal challenges, answered prayers, and a shared commitment to keep showing up even when life gets hard. Together we discuss: Why obedience changes us more than comfort ever could, The surprising gift of accountability, How consistency creates transformation, The danger of overthinking and indecision, Why shame keeps people stuck, The role ego plays in holding us back, What healing has taught us about ourselves, How God uses waiting seasons to prepare us, The importance of taking action on your dreams, Why growth requires leaving old versions of yourself behind, How faith grows when you keep showing up, And what fifty episodes have taught us about purpose, pain, courage, and surrender. One of our favorite quotes from this conversation:"Movement and action toward the goal matter more than talking about it for another five years." This episode is also a celebration. A celebration of every listener who has joined us on this journey. Whether this is your first episode or you've been with us since the beginning, thank you for being part of this community. The messages, encouragement, stories, and support you've shared over the last year have meant more than words can express. Reflection Questions From This Episode: What is the thing you keep feeling called to do but continue putting off?What version of yourself had to be left behind in order to grow?Where in your life do you need movement instead of more overthinking? If you've ever struggled with fear, perfectionism, waiting on God's timing, healing from the past, finding your purpose, or taking action on a dream that won't leave you alone, this conversation is for you. Thank you for celebrating 50 episodes with us. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/ Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #personalgrowth #FaithJourney #PurposeDrivenLife #ChristianPodcast #HealingAndGrowth

  6. Jul 16

    49 Episode - Can pain and peace exist together?

    Can pain and peace exist together? In this episode of Still With Purpose, Amanda and Christy explore the tension most people quietly live in but rarely know how to name. We tend to believe we have to choose between grief and gratitude, struggle and stability, or pain and peace. But what if healing is not about choosing one emotion over another, but learning to hold both at the same time? We talk about what it looks like to: Recognize what is still good in your life while something else feels like it is falling apart Stop forcing yourself into a single emotional response Allow grief and gratitude to coexist without guilt Reframe seasons where life feels both broken and beautiful Stay grounded when your emotions feel divided or overwhelming This conversation challenges the idea that peace only shows up when everything is resolved. Instead, it invites you into a deeper kind of stability that can exist in the middle of uncertainty. If you have ever felt like you should be “over it” or “only grateful” or “only hurting,” this episode will meet you right where you are. Reflection questions from this episode: Where are you trying to force a single emotion instead of allowing both What would it look like to acknowledge the pain without losing sight of the good Can you recognize what is being given while you are grieving what is being taken Listen now and share this with someone who needs the reminder that both can be true at the same time. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/ Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #faithandhealing #emotionalhealing #griefandgrowth #christianpodcast #stillwithpurpose

  7. Jul 9

    48 Episode - Contentment While You Wait on God

    What if peace was never supposed to come after the breakthrough?What if real faith is built while you’re still waiting? In this episode, Amanda and Christy dive deep into the tension between trusting God after the miracle versus trusting Him before anything changes. We talk about waiting seasons, unanswered prayers, fear, anxiety, grief, faith, surrender, and learning how to find contentment before the outcome arrives. “CONTENTMENT IS NOT FOUND IN OUTCOMES. IT'S FOUND IN TRUST.”— Amanda Sharp This conversation explores why so many of us struggle during seasons of uncertainty, why waiting on God can feel exhausting, and how peace is possible even when life feels unresolved. We discuss: Trusting God in hard seasons How faith is formed in the waiting Finding peace before breakthrough Learning contentment in uncertainty Anxiety while waiting on answered prayers Choosing joy during grief and disappointment Letting go of control and outcomes Why God develops character during delays The emotional battle between trust and fear Contentment vs chasing outcomes Faith during terminal illness and difficult news How waiting seasons reveal what we truly believe Why gratitude alone is not enough without trust Biblical contentment and Philippians 4 Moses, the Red Sea, and stepping forward in faith How to trust God when nothing is changing If you’ve been waiting for healing, financial breakthrough, clarity, direction, restoration, provision, or peace, this episode is for you. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/ Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend!Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #TrustGodInTheWaiting #ChristianPodcast #FaithInHardTimes #WaitingOnGod #Contentment

  8. Jul 2

    47 Episode - Ex Amish Testimony: Losing Family But Finding God

    What happens when following Jesus costs you your family, your church, your reputation, and everything you've ever known? In Episode 47 of our Answered Prayers series, Amanda and Christy sit down with former Amish believer Felty Stutzman to hear the unbelievable story of growing up in a strict Amish community, discovering scripture for himself, and ultimately leaving the Amish church after years of prayer, waiting, spiritual battles, and trusting God completely. Felty shares how reading the Bible in English for the first time changed his life forever, why he secretly fed scripture to his wife for nearly nine years before leaving, the painful reality of excommunication and losing family connections, and how God provided through every difficult season. This conversation dives deep into faith vs works, salvation, spiritual abuse, forgiveness, answered prayers, humility, church control, and learning how to follow the Holy Spirit instead of man-made religion. If you've ever wrestled with church hurt, legalism, waiting on God, spiritual warfare, or stepping into the unknown by faith, this episode will speak directly to you. Powerful quote from this episode: “If I have gained a seat in heaven, losing the earth is nothing.” Topics Covered In This Episode: Former Amish testimony, Leaving the Amish church, Amish conversion story, Ex Amish Christian testimony, Finding Jesus outside religion, Amish salvation beliefs, Spiritual abuse in church, Faith vs works salvation, Answered prayer testimony, How God guides us through hard seasons, Leaving legalism for grace,Holy Spirit guidance, Excommunication from Amish community, Church control and manipulation, Trusting God through trials, Waiting on God’s timing, Christian testimony podcast, Amish culture explained, Forgiveness and healing, Following scripture over tradition, Felty’s story is raw, honest, emotional, and full of hope for anyone wondering if God is still working behind the scenes in impossible situations. Thank you for being part of our Answered Prayers series. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.com Join our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcast Email us at: info@stillwithpurpose.com Amanda’s Book - amandasmentoring.com Photos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/... Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com Follow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, / dyalla @StillWithPurpose Still With Purpose Podcast #ExAmish #AnsweredPrayers #ChristianTestimony #LeavingLegalism #FaithInGod

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This is Amanda and Christy and our goal is to dig deep and discuss real, raw subjects in pursuit of greater self awareness, positive transformation and healing, and to link arms and journey with you to find purpose and passion in life. Still with Purpose is a podcast about healing, growth, and living a life aligned with God's purpose… even after everything falls apart. It’s an invitation into honest, grace-filled conversation. We’re not here to be liked. We’re here to be used by God and help others heal along the way. So if you're tired of numbing and ready to grow, come hang out with us.

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  • Creator
    Amanda and Christy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amanda and Christy
  • Show Website
    Still With Purpose