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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 35 MIN

The Dark Side of Finding Your Purpose

from What If I'm Wrong? · host That Sounds Fun Network

Welcome back to What If I’m Wrong? A show where we might not give you the answers, but we will ask some really good questions.On today’s episode Mike Planeta joins us for submission discussions. Mike Planeta is a Christian above all else, a sinner that is saved by Jesus. He takes pride in his family and friends! Also a former Professional Baseball Player and College Basketball Player. After his sports career he went on to open his own gym. In 2021, he was a contestant on the Bachelorette and was thrown into the social media world. Mike uses his social media to talk about Jesus, family, travel and fitness. This month, we’re diving deep into passion—What are you so passionate about that you are willing to suffer for and through?—and this week we are discussing: The Dark Side of Finding Your Purpose.Heather shares about the concept of "faith" in a new light, based on an excerpt from her book, emphasizing that faith is not about having all the right answers, but trusting in something greater.Join host Heather Thompson Day and submission specialist Haley as they explore the challenges and obstacles that arise when finding your purpose. In Day in the Bible, Heather concludes by reflecting on the story of Joseph from Genesis 45, exploring how our true purpose may not be tied to achievements or positions, but to the relationships and unity we build along the way.Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected].“Set the reality and then set the boundary”“This is Kingdom Stuff”Host Bio: Dr. Heather Thompson Day is an interdenominational speaker, an ECPA bestseller, and has been a contributor for Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Newsweek and the Barna Group. Heather was a communication professor for 13 years teaching both graduate and undergraduate students in Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Social Media. She is now the founder of It Is Day Ministries, a nonprofit organization that trains churches, leaders, and laypeople in what Heather calls Cross Communication, a gospel centered communication approach that points you higher, to the cross, every time you open your mouth. Heather’s writing has been featured on outlets like the Today Show, and the National Communication Association. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio Live and The Wall Street Journal. She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches. She is the author of 9 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, I’ll See You Tomorrow, and What If I’m Wrong?Heather’s Social MediaHeather’s InstagramHeather’s Website Heather’s TikTokHeather’s YouTube Haley’s Social mediaHaley’s InstagramMike’s Social MediaMike Planeta’s InstagramWhat If I’m Wrong Social MediaWhat If I’m Wrong Instagram What If I’m Wrong YouTubeWhat If I’m Wrong Tik Tok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to What If I’m Wrong? A show where we might not give you the answers, but we will ask some really good questions.On today’s episode Mike Planeta joins us for submission discussions. Mike Planeta is a Christian above all else, a sinner that is saved by Jesus. He takes pride in his family and friends! Also a former Professional Baseball Player and College Basketball Player. After his sports career he went on to open his own gym. In 2021, he was a contestant on the Bachelorette and was thrown into the social media world. Mike uses his social media to talk about Jesus, family, travel and fitness. This month, we’re diving deep into passion—What are you so passionate about that you are willing to suffer for and through?—and this week we are discussing: The Dark Side of Finding Your Purpose.Heather shares about the concept of "faith" in a new light, based on an excerpt from her book, emphasizing that faith is not about having all the right answers, but trusting in something greater.Join host Heather Thompson Day and submission specialist Haley as they explore the challenges and obstacles that arise when finding your purpose. In Day in the Bible, Heather concludes by reflecting on the story of Joseph from Genesis 45, exploring how our true purpose may not be tied to achievements or positions, but to the relationships and unity we build along the way.Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected].“Set the reality and then set the boundary”“This is Kingdom Stuff”Host Bio: Dr. Heather Thompson Day is an interdenominational speaker, an ECPA bestseller, and has been a contributor for Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Newsweek and the Barna Group. Heather was a communication professor for 13 years teaching both graduate and undergraduate students in Public Speaking, Persuasion, and Social Media. She is now the founder of It Is Day Ministries, a nonprofit organization that trains churches, leaders, and laypeople in what Heather calls Cross Communication, a gospel centered communication approach that points you higher, to the cross, every time you open your mouth. Heather’s writing has been featured on outlets like the Today Show, and the National Communication Association. She has been interviewed by BBC Radio Live and The Wall Street Journal. She believes her calling is to stand in the gaps of our churches. She is the author of 9 books; including It’s Not Your Turn, I’ll See You Tomorrow, and What If I’m Wrong?Heather’s Social MediaHeather’s InstagramHeather’s Website Heather’s TikTokHeather’s YouTube Haley’s Social mediaHaley’s InstagramMike’s Social MediaMike Planeta’s InstagramWhat If I’m Wrong Social MediaWhat If I’m Wrong Instagram What If I’m Wrong YouTubeWhat If I’m Wrong Tik Tok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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