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Ask Better Questions On Purpose
by AJ Beaber, Dr. Steve Bagley
Welcome to Ask Better Questions On Purpose—the podcast where curiosity meets intention. Hosted by AJ Beaber and Dr. Steve Bagley.ABQ invites you to explore what it means to live with alignment, passion, and purpose—through real conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and everyday heroes - people living on purpose.Become part of the ABQ community today.
Episodes
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What Does It Mean to Have a Faith That Fights?
We're taught to trust God, surrender our circumstances, and have faith in His plan. But what happens when life throws something at us that challenges everything we believe? Do we surrender... or do we fight? In this episode, Christian counselor and author Bill Faris shares how unexpected...
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Can Leadership Be Claimed Before It's Recognized?
We often associate leadership with a title, a position, or the authority to make decisions. But what happens when the qualities of a leader show up long before anyone gives them a name? In this episode, Zakhil “Z” Thomas challenges us to rethink where leadership actually begins. We explore the...
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🎙️ What If the Strongest Leadership Was Never Meant to Be Solo?
Our world celebrates the lone leader—the expert, the influencer, the person with all the answers. But what if Jesus had a completely different model? In this episode, we explore how a team of teachers has spent years building something bigger than individual influence. Through shared leadership,...
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What If True Freedom Has Nothing to Do With Your Circumstances?
What if the greatest prison isn't made of steel bars... but the beliefs, regrets, and fears we carry within us? In this inspiring episode, Ray Sharpe shares how one life-changing encounter with Jesus transformed his future and led him to spend more than four decades bringing hope behind prison...
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Honoring Our Heroes: A Memorial Day Reflection
In this episode, Pastor Rick Craig, invites us to rethink patriotism—not as a symbol, but as a responsibility to remember, respect, and care for those who served. From the significance of the three-second salute to stories of sacrifice, legacy, and forgotten heroes, this conversation reveals why...
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What If Your Best Years Aren’t Behind You… But Still Ahead?
What does it really mean to finish life strong instead of simply growing older? In this episode, we sit with author, Rick Craig to unpack the powerful ideas behind his new book, "Six Hallmarks of a Fantastic Fourth Quarter: Your Master Plan for Finishing Strong." Listen as we explore why the…
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What If Purpose Is Less About Planning… and More About Saying Yes?
What if the life you’re meant to live isn’t something you build, but something you respond to? In this episode, Pastor Mark Barrett shares a powerful journey of living beyond the traditional boundaries of ministry. His story reveals what happens when you let go of control and begin to follow…
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What If the Smartest Person You Could Learn From… Was Jesus?
What if the key to a meaningful life isn’t finding more information—but learning who to learn from? In this episode, Doug Webster shares his journey from a troubled past to founding Jesus College—a global platform helping people explore life’s biggest questions through the teachings of Jesus. We...
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What If the Most Powerful Thing a Leader Brings… Isn’t Skill, But Character?
What if the real influence of a leader—doesn’t come from strategy or success, but from who they are when no one is watching? In this episode, Kirk Kirlin shares his remarkable journey from secular sales to coaching pastors and leaders around the world. Together, we explore how integrity,...
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What If The Key To Lasting Success Has Been Inside You All Along?
In this powerful episode, Alex Zito shares his journey from Wall Street to becoming Chief Success Officer at Senergy Wellness Group—and what he discovered about stress, purpose, and sustainable success along the way. He explains how even “good stress” can quietly undermine your progress, and why...
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What If Betrayal Could Reveal Brilliance?
What if the moment that shattered your trust didn’t have to shape your future? In this powerful conversation, AJ Beaber shares how betrayal—though deeply painful—can become the very catalyst that awakens clarity, courage, and a renewed sense of self-trust. Together, we explore how broken trust...
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What If Purpose Came Before Productivity?
If God has entrusted you with time, influence, and a calling… what if the struggle isn’t doing more, but seeing productivity differently? In this episode, Violet Ramirez-Detre—Kingdom productivity coach— reveals how spiritual guidance, healthy rhythms, and the people we surround ourselves with…
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What Changes When You Identify With Joy Instead of Pain?
What if frustration, burnout, or misalignment isn’t a failure—but a signal? In this powerful conversation, Cindy Gould challenges the way we think about joy, purpose, and identity, revealing why so many people live disconnected from their true potential. She unpacks how alignment—not hustle—is…
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🎙️ Where Does Hope Come From After Loss?
Grief changes everything—but what if it also reveals something meaningful beneath the pain? In this deeply compassionate conversation, we sit down with grief counselor Steven Sewell to explore what loss does to our hearts, our relationships, and our understanding of life itself. Drawing from...
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How Do We Heal What’s Broken in Our Families?
What happens when the people who are supposed to feel closest become strangers? In this gripping conversation, therapist and community-builder Pamela Martorana opens up about the rising epidemic of family estrangement and the emotional toll it takes on individuals, relationships, and entire…
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What Keeps an Entrepreneur Anchored to Their Why?
🎙️ Episode Summary What does it take to grow a business without drifting from the purpose that sparked it? In this episode, Melina Torrico—CEO and founder of Global Voice—shares how she built a thriving translation company by staying deeply connected to her mission: helping people feel heard,...
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What Keeps the Spirit of a Veteran Alive After the Battle Ends?
When the uniform comes off, the battle often isn’t over. In this deeply moving episode, Roy Fussell opens up about life after military service—sharing stories of courage, faith, and the unbreakable brotherhood of the Marine Corps. With a family legacy spanning more than 85 years of service, Roy...
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How Can Youth Overcome Distraction to Find Direction?
In this eye-opening episode, Tonya Waite shares how identity, mentorship, and intentional community can help youth rise above the chaos and uncover a sense of purpose. She reveals why so many young people feel pulled in every direction — and how the right support can transform that noise into...
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Could Joy Be Found In The midst Of Breast Cancer?
Summary What happens when a breast cancer diagnosis turns your world upside down—but also opens the door to deeper healing, faith, and purpose? In this moving episode, Michelle Mills takes us through the unexpected twists of her cancer journey—from the shock of diagnosis to the moments of clarity...
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Is Masculinity in Crisis—or on the Brink of Renewal?
What does it really mean to be a man in today’s world—and why are so many struggling in silence? In this powerful conversation, Dr. B and AJ Beaber sit down with Mark Warren, whose journey spans financial services, coaching, and men’s ministry, to uncover the deeper truths about male friendships,...
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Could Breaking the Silence Help Us Find Healing in Grief?
What really happens when grief meets silence? In this deeply moving conversation, we open the curtain on miscarriage and stillbirth—experiences that are often hidden, misunderstood, or left unspoken. Through raw personal stories and professional insight, we uncover the untold emotional and…
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Are Hidden Barriers Guarding Your Heart From Love?
🎙 Episode Summary What if the heartbreaks of your past weren’t dead ends, but doorways? In this episode, Carl Kickerpill reveals how the very pain that nearly broke him became the foundation for his workshop Free to Love Again. From the hidden weight of old relationships to the surprising role...
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Is Past Trauma Undermining Your Health and Wellness?
In this episode, Tamara, a seasoned naturopathic health expert, reveals how unresolved trauma, nutritional deficiencies, and overlooked body signals can quietly shape your wellbeing. She shares practical insights on the autonomic nervous system, patient empowerment, and how taking ownership of…
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Is Prayer More Than a Ritual?
In this episode, Jenn Gaskin uncovers a forgotten way to pray using a transformative, relational approach that moves beyond routines and into purpose. Through personal stories and practical insights, we explore how prayer shapes spiritual health, builds community, and aligns us with the heart of...
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If Everything Has a Purpose, What Is Yours?
In this episode, Unia Kiima shares her transformative journey from feeling like an outsider to discovering her purpose and helping others do the same. She discusses the importance of understanding one's intrinsic value, overcoming fear, and the role of faith in personal growth. Unia emphasizes…
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How Do You Prepare for End of Life?
Grief. Death. Legacy. We don’t like to talk about them—but we must. In this week’s episode, Pastor Rick Craig shares his personal journey through loss and how it led to a ministry of preparation, healing, and hope. Hear how faith and planning can transform the hardest conversations into gifts of...
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What If Trust Is Measurable?
Takeaways: Trust is essential for meaningful relationships. The Trust Pulse model helps measure trust in organizations. Intentionality is key to building deep relationships. Organizations are made up of human beings, not just titles. Trust impacts both personal and professional success. Cultural...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Ask Better Questions On Purpose—the podcast where curiosity meets intention. Hosted by AJ Beaber and Dr. Steve Bagley.ABQ invites you to explore what it means to live with alignment, passion, and purpose—through real conversations with thought leaders, change-makers, and everyday heroes - people living on purpose.Become part of the ABQ community today.
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AJ Beaber, Dr. Steve Bagley
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