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What if you stopped being the strong one?In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, Amanda and Christy unpack the emotional weight of always being “the strong one” and what it actually costs you over time.If you’ve ever felt like the one who holds everything together, carries everyone else’s emotions, and never gets to fall apart… this episode is for you.We talk about the hidden burnout behind strength, the identity crisis that can come when you try to let that role go, and how to begin allowing support back into your life without guilt.“Being strong isn’t the problem. Feeling like you have to be strong all the time is.”This episode dives into:– what creates the “strong one” identity– why high-capacity people struggle to ask for help– emotional burnout from carrying too much responsibility– how single parents and leaders get stuck in survival mode– masculine vs feminine energy in daily life and decision making– why you feel resentful even when you love serving others– how to communicate your needs clearly without guilt– practical ways to stop overfunctioning and start receiving support– how to rebuild identity beyond being “the strong one”– faith, surrender, and trusting God with what you can’t carry anymoreWe also share real life experiences around parenting, relationships, grief, leadership, and healing, along with simple shifts that can help you step out of constant pressure and into a more supported, balanced life.If you’ve been strong for too long… this might be the permission you didn’t know you needed.We’re so glad you’re here.– Amanda & ChristyIf this conversation speaks to you, we would love to know.Comment below and tell us what stood out or where you are in your journey.Also, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. It is a free way to support and helps more people find these conversations.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#StrongOne#EmotionalHealing#FaithAndGrowth#LetGoAndTrust#ChristianPodcast

What happens when doctors say there’s no hope… and then everything changes?In this episode, Amanda and Christy sit down with Ronda Davis to share a powerful, real-life story that answers a question many people quietly ask:Do answered prayers actually happen today?This is the very first episode in our Answered Prayers series, where we bring you real stories of faith, surrender, and the moments where God shows up in ways we can’t explain.Ronda walks us through the terrifying moment her mom went into acute liver failure, the call to “say goodbye,” and what happened next as prayers began pouring in from family, friends, churches, and even strangers.This is a story about specific prayers, surrendering control, community support, and watching a situation go from impossible… to undeniable.We talk about:what to do when you don’t have the strength to prayhow to surrender when the outcome is out of your handswhy specific prayer requests matterhow community prayer can carry you when you can’t carry yourselfrecognizing answered prayers in real timetrusting God when things don’t go the way you expectedhow faith grows through real-life miracle storiesRonda shares how she reached a point where she couldn’t carry the weight anymore and simply said, “God, carry me.”And what followed was something no one in the room could have predicted.If you’ve ever wondered if God is listening…If you’ve ever prayed and felt like nothing was happening…If you need hope in a situation that feels impossible…This conversation is for you.We are honored to share this story with you, and we hope it strengthens your faith, encourages your heart, and reminds you that you are not alone.– Amanda & ChristyIf this conversation speaks to you, we would love to know.Comment below and tell us what stood out or where you are in your journey.Also, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. It is a free way to support and helps more people find these conversations.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/1Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#FaithInAction#ChristianTestimony#MiracleStory#TrustGod

Amanda and Christy introduce a powerful new series by asking a simple but profound question: Do you believe God still answers prayers?Welcome to our Answered Prayers series—a collection of real stories, real testimonies, and real moments where God showed up in ways only He can.We believe there is power in sharing what God has done. When we keep those stories to ourselves, we miss the opportunity to build faith in others. But when we speak them out loud, something shifts. Faith grows. Hope rises. And suddenly, what felt impossible starts to feel possible again.In this series, we will be:Sharing real answered prayer stories from everyday peopleTalking about miracles—both big and smallHighlighting testimonies that build faith and inspire hopeCreating a space where you can hear what God is doing right nowSome of these stories will be dramatic.Some will be quiet but deeply personal.All of them matter.Because the same God who raised Lazarus…who multiplied food for thousands…is still moving today.We also talk about why testimonies are so important. As humans, we forget. We question. We lose sight of what God has already done. But when we hear someone else’s story, it reminds us of our own—and invites us to believe again.This series is about filling your mind with truth, hope, and the goodness of God instead of the negativity we are constantly surrounded by.If you have a story of an answered prayer that could encourage someone else, we would love to hear from you. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to keep going. Email us at [email protected] this conversation speaks to you, we would love to know.Comment below and tell us what stood out or where you are in your journey.Also, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. It is a free way to support and helps more people find these conversations.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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 #FaithStories #ChristianTestimony #GodStillMoves #BuildYourFaith

If today were your last day, would your legacy be love—or bitterness?Amanda and Christy share a heartfelt conversation about grief, loss, and how we can show up for the people we care about without adding pressure or awkwardness.This episode is for anyone navigating the pain of loss or wanting to be a true support for someone grieving.You’ll learn:How to be present for grieving loved ones in meaningful waysWhat words or actions actually help—and what can unintentionally hurtHow to honor grief while maintaining connection and compassionReflection questions to gently guide your own healing and growthNo matter where you are in your journey with grief, this conversation is full of understanding, kindness, and practical guidance to help you feel supported or support others.If this conversation speaks to you, we would love to know.Comment below and tell us what stood out or where you are in your journey.Also, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. It is a free way to support and helps more people find these conversations.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#GriefSupport#CompassionInGrief #KindnessInGrief #SupportingLovedOnes#healingfromloss

What if the very thing you’ve been trying to fix about yourself… is actually the evidence that you loved deeply?In this episode, Amanda and Christy unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of personal growth, healing, and relationships.“THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOVED THE DEEPEST ARE RARELY THE LEAST BROKEN.”– Amanda SharpFor years, many of us believe the goal is to become “whole” by eliminating pain, wounds, and broken places.But what if that’s not true?What if wholeness isn’t the absence of brokenness… but the courage to live, love, and stay open in spite of it?This conversation dives deep into:• why healing does not mean no more pain• the truth about brokenness and emotional healing• how loving deeply always involves vulnerability and risk• the difference between loving others and abandoning yourself• why strong people are not unbreakable• how pride, ego, and self-protection block real love• how words can slowly destroy relationships over time• why your brokenness may actually be your greatest strengthWe also talk about the reality that:Most relationships are not destroyed in one moment…They are slowly broken by repeated words, reactions, and unhealed wounds.If you’ve ever felt like your past relationships, heartbreak, or emotional pain mean you failed…This episode will challenge that belief.Because the truth might be:You didn’t fail. You showed up and loved.Reflection questions from this episode:WHEN DID MY WORDS HURT INSTEAD OF HELP?HOW HAS BROKENNESS SHAPED MY ABILITY TO LOVE?WHERE AM I LETTING PRIDE BLOCK LOVE?If this conversation speaks to you, we would love to know.Comment and tell us what stood out or where you are in your journey.Also, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. It is a free way to support and helps more people find these conversations.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#emotionalhealing#personaldevelopment#relationshipgrowth#healingjourney#selfworth

What are you waiting to feel ready for that you already know you should begin?"Readiness is often just courage you haven’t chosen yet." -Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda and Christy break down the illusion of readiness and why waiting to “feel ready” keeps you stuck longer than necessary.If you have been procrastinating starting something, changing your life, or stepping into what you know you are called to do, this conversation will challenge you.We talk about analysis paralysis, fear of discomfort, waiting for certainty, and the truth that confidence is built after movement, not before.You will hear real stories about delaying action, healing before moving forward, trusting God in the unknown, and what actually shifts when you stop waiting and start choosing courage.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step but knows deep down it is time to move.Key topics in this episode:why you never feel ready to starthow to overcome fear of starting something newwhat causes analysis paralysis and how to break ithow to stop procrastinating and take actionhow to build confidence by taking actionfaith and trusting God when you do not have all the answershow to move forward without feeling qualifiedwhy waiting for clarity keeps you stuckhow to find your purpose and take the first stepwhy courage comes before confidenceInstead of asking “Do I feel ready?” start asking:Am I willing to grow through this?Am I willing to be imperfect while learning?Am I willing to take responsibility for the outcome?Reflection questions from this episode:Where in your life are you waiting for readiness that may never arrive?What courage have you delayed choosing?What might change if you moved before you felt qualified?If this episode helped you, make sure to subscribe and share it with someone who needs the push to start.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#selfdevelopment#mindsetshift#faithandgrowth#overthinking

If your life became calm tomorrow, would you ruin it?This episode of the Still With Purpose podcast dives into something rarely talked about: emotional addiction to chaos.Many people believe they want peace, stability, and healthy relationships. But when life finally becomes calm, their nervous system feels uncomfortable, restless, or even bored.Why?Because the body can become addicted to stress hormones, conflict, urgency, and emotional intensity.When peace feels unfamiliar, the brain will often recreate the drama it knows.In this conversation, Amanda and Christy unpack how emotional addiction forms, why calm can feel uncomfortable after years of chaos, and how the nervous system learns to crave cortisol spikes just like the body can crave sugar.If you have ever noticed yourself overanalyzing conversations, stirring up problems when nothing is wrong, or feeling strangely restless when life is peaceful, this episode will explain why.Quote from this episode:WHEN PEACE FEELS BORING.YOU ARE NOT HEALED.YOU ARE DETOXING.Amanda SharpTopics we discuss in this episode include:Emotional addiction to chaos and dramaWhy the nervous system becomes addicted to stress hormonesWhy peace can feel uncomfortable after trauma or instabilityThe psychology behind craving emotional intensity in relationshipsHow anxious attachment and avoidant attachment create chaos cyclesWhy people recreate familiar emotional patterns from childhoodThe difference between emotional intensity and real intimacyHow childhood conditioning wires the brain for chaos or stabilityWhy calm relationships can initially feel boringHow to break emotional addiction to drama and conflictWhy gossip and constant conflict feed emotional chaosHow boundaries and self awareness create peaceful relationshipsWhy your body may crave conflict even when your mind wants peaceHow faith and grounded identity help break chaos cyclesLearning to tolerate peace after years of emotional intensityWe also talk openly about attachment styles, anxious attachment patterns, avoidant partners, emotional triggers, church wounds, people pleasing, and how personal growth often requires detoxing from old emotional habits.This conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply personal as Amanda and Christy share their own journeys from chaos toward grounded peace.If you have ever felt uncomfortable when life finally slows down, this episode will help you understand why.At the end of the episode we leave you with reflection questions to consider:Does peace make you restless and why?When things settle down, why do you feel the urge to stir something up?Who would you be if there was nothing to fix, fight, or survive?If this conversation resonates with you, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review. Reviews are gold and help more people discover conversations like this.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#stillwithpurpose#emotionalhealing#personaldevelopment#breakthecycle#mentalclarity

What are you pretending not to know?YOU ARE NOT STUCK.YOU ARE SPARING YOURSELF A HARD CHOICE.– Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda and Christy unpack one of the most powerful patterns that keeps people stuck: pretending not to know.Instead of saying, “I know what I need to do and I am scared,” we say:I need more clarity.I am still processing.I am waiting on God.I need more time.But what if confusion is not confusion at all?What if confusion is protection?We talk about:How pretending not to know is a self protection strategyWhy avoidance feels safer than action but quietly steals your lifeWhy the brain would rather create confusion than face painHow fear of rejection, loss, failure, and ego hits keep you circling the same mountainWhy waiting on God can sometimes be disobedience dressed up as indecisionHow over researching, staying busy, starting something new, and helping everyone else can all be high functioning avoidanceThe nervous system response during avoidance and why anxiety lives thereThe real cost of avoidance including loss of self trust, respect, peace, and relationshipsHow addiction and vices allow you to keep pretending,Why obedience rarely feels convenient but always requires movementWe also walk through practical steps to break the avoidance cycle:Name the hard thing clearly,Identify the real fear underneath itTake one decisive action within 48 hoursRebuild self trust through consistent follow throughReflection questions from this episode:What are you pretending not to know?What conversation have you rehearsed but not had?What decision are you delaying because you are afraid of loss?If you have been circling the same issue for months or even years, this episode will challenge you to stop creating confusion and start choosing courage.Listen all the way through and let us know what hit home.If this resonates, follow the podcast and leave a review. A review is gold and a free way to support more people hearing conversations like this.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - hhttps://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#PersonalDevelopment#FaithBasedGrowth#StopAvoiding#ChristianPodcast#EmotionalMaturity

What would your life look like if you were truly all in; no back doors, no plan B, no half effort and energy?In Episode 36 of Still With Purpose, we unpack what it actually means to commit fully — in your relationship with God, your purpose, your relationships, and your life.“THOSE WHO COMMIT TO NOTHING ARE DISTRACTED BY EVERYTHING.” — Amanda SharpSo many people say they want peace, clarity, confidence, success, or a deeper relationship with God.But they are still leaving the back door open.Still second guessing.Still procrastinating.Still seeking validation.Still entertaining distractions.In this episode, we talk honestly about:How lack of commitment creates confusion and steals motivationWhy procrastination is proof you are not fully all inHow self sabotage keeps you small and spiritually stuckWhy distraction is often a commitment problemHow people pleasing and second guessing block clarityWhy growth requires losing certain relationshipsHow committing to God removes chaos and mental noiseWhat happens when you stop asking for opinions and start trusting GodWhy floating through life with no commitments is spiritual lazinessHow to stop repeating the same patterns and expecting different resultsWe also share personal stories about marriage, loss, downsizing, simplifying life, and choosing to fully commit to what we feel God has called us to do.When you are not fully committed, your mind fantasizes about every other option.When you make a solid decision, the other options fall away.If you feel distracted, unfulfilled, spiritually confused, constantly second guessing, procrastinating, or stuck in cycles of sabotage, this conversation will challenge you.Reflection Questions:Where in your life are you half in — saying you are committed, but leaving space for excuses?What is the real reason behind your lack of full commitment — fear, doubt, worthiness, or a weak why?If you chose to be 100 percent all in on one thing this week, what distractions would instantly lose their power?This episode is for anyone struggling with:how to fully commit to Godwhy I keep procrastinating on my purposehow to stop being distracted in lifeChristian personal growth how to stop self sabotage spirituallywhy I second guess myself constantlyovercoming distraction and procrastinationhow to strengthen relationship with Godhow to stop people pleasing and start committinghow to know if God is calling you to somethingIf you are ready to stop floating and start committing, this conversation is for you.If this episode speaks to you, listen to the full discussion and consider leaving a review. Reviews are gold and a free way to support others hearing this message.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#ChristianPersonalGrowth#FaithBasedPodcast#SelfSabotageRecovery#CommitmentMindset#StillWithPurpose

Did you know every time you self sabotage, an old wound is trying to stay alive.SELF-SABOTAGE IS THE MIND'S WAY OF FEELING SAFE IN A WORLD IT CAN'T TRULY CONTROL. – Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda and Christy break down why self sabotage feels safer than success, why the brain chooses predictability over happiness, and how familiar pain can feel more secure than growth.We talk about:Why your brain loves predictability not happinessHow self sabotage is a survival strategy that is no longer serving youWhy safety is often just an illusion of controlHow limiting beliefs and old behavior patterns keep you smallWhy success can feel dangerous to your nervous systemHow faith removes the pressure to control outcomesWhy some people sabotage good things when life starts improvingThe connection between vulnerability, exposure, intimacy, and fearWhat it means to stop destroying opportunities so you do not have to feel seenHow to trust God instead of leaning on your own understandingIf you have ever thought:"If I ruin it first, at least the world cannot ruin it for me.""If I do not try, I cannot fail.""If I push them away, they cannot abandon me."This conversation is for you.Self sabotage often means your nervous system is not calibrated for the life you say you want. Success can feel like exposure. Intimacy can feel like danger. Growth can feel risky.But what if you are not ruining your life. What if you are avoiding a level of freedom you have never experienced before.If this episode speaks to you, listen to the full discussion and consider leaving a review. Reviews are gold and a free way to support others hearing this message.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#SelfSabotage#PersonalGrowth#FaithOverFear#OvercomeLimitingBeliefs#NervousSystemHealing

What if the real source of your disappointment isn’t other people… but the unspoken expectations you silently placed on them?Why do we keep getting hurt in relationships when we never clearly communicated what we needed?In Episode 34, we unpack the quiet contracts we create in our minds and how they slowly erode love, respect, and connection.“EVERY EXPECTATION IS A FORECAST FOR A FUTURE DISAPPOINTMENT.”Amanda SharpThis episode dives deep into how unspoken expectations create resentment, confusion, and emotional distance in marriage, friendships, business partnerships, and family dynamics.We talk about:Why unspoken expectations feel like broken promisesHow silent assumptions create resentment in relationshipsFalling in love with someone’s potential instead of who they areWhy expectations become wedges between two peopleHow disappointment often comes from agreements no one signedThe difference between love and respect in relationshipsWhy communication about needs changes everythingLove languages and why you may be loving someone the wrong wayActs of service versus words of affirmation in marriageHow insecurity and self judgment block gratitudeWhy inefficiency triggers control and frustrationHow to stop forecasting future disappointmentThe power struggle that happens when expectations stay silentHow to ask for what you need without creating resistanceWhy we hold people accountable to agreements they never madeHow resentment slowly erodes respectWe also discuss:Why we fall in love with potential and ignore realityHow unmet expectations create emotional withdrawalThe danger of abandoning your non negotiablesHow to balance high standards without constant disappointmentWhy respect matters deeply in long term relationshipsHow faith reshapes expectation and identityIf you have ever thought:Why do I keep getting disappointed in peopleWhy does my spouse not meet my expectationsHow do I communicate expectations in a relationshipWhy do I feel resentment even when nothing was saidWhy do I lose respect when people do not follow throughThis episode will challenge you to look inward before blaming outward.Ask for what you need.Release what was never agreed to.Stop holding people to contracts they never signed.Listen now and rethink what expectation is really costing you.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#RelationshipAdvice#UnspokenExpectations#MarriageCommunication#EmotionalHealth#FaithAndRelationships

Spiritual growth demands honest self-reflection; blame only delays true freedom. — Amanda SharpHave you ever realized that growth isn’t about discovering new truth — but about shedding the lies you’ve been living from?In this episode, we explore why spiritual growth feels so painful, lonely, and confronting — and why blame keeps us stuck. Growth requires the death of false beliefs, old identities, people-pleasing patterns, and the masks we’ve worn to survive. And when those fall away, it can feel like everything is unraveling.We talk honestly about:Why blame hands over our power and delays healingHow shedding false beliefs often costs relationshipsThe loneliness of becoming someone newWhy being called a “hypocrite” can actually be evidence of growthChoosing integrity over comfortThe difference between conviction and condemnationWhy freedom requires radical personal responsibilityThis conversation isn’t about perfection, arrival, or having it all figured out. It’s about choosing honesty, accountability, and alignment — even when it costs you approval.If you’re in a season of transition…If your old life no longer fits…If you feel the tension between who you were and who you’re becoming…This episode is for you.Growth doesn’t come from finding more answers. It comes from telling the truth — to yourself first.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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

How much of your suffering exists only because you’re thinking about it?What if the pain you’re carrying isn’t coming from the situation itself, but from the story you’re telling yourself about it?In this episode, we explore a powerful truth that can completely change how you experience stress, anxiety, relationships, and everyday life.“PROBLEMS EXIST ONLY IN THE MIND THAT BELIEVES IN THEM.”We break down how negative thinking creates suffering, why most emotional pain is amplified by mental loops, and how learning to stop feeding the story can bring immediate peace.This conversation dives into:Why overthinking creates emotional sufferingHow your brain replays fear and past experiencesWhy most of what you worry about never actually happensHow ego and insecurity fuel mental spiralsWhy removing emotion from situations brings clarityHow to stop catastrophizing conversations and relationshipsThe connection between anxious attachment and mental sufferingHow faith, daily focus, and renewing your mind changes everythingWhy protecting what enters your mind is essential for peaceWe talk about how thoughts create emotions, emotions reinforce beliefs, and beliefs keep suffering alive even when there is no real problem happening.You will learn how to recognize when your mind is creating pain, how to stop assigning meaning that does not serve you, and how to live grounded in the present instead of trapped in mental projections.If you struggle with overthinking, anxiety, insecurity, people pleasing, or replaying conversations in your head, this episode will give you practical tools to break free.This is not toxic positivity.This is clarity, awareness, and choosing peace.Visit stillwithpurpose.com to explore more episodes, reflection questions, and resources.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#overthinking #MentalHealthTools#EmotionalHealing#FaithAndMindset#AnxietyRelief

What’s feeding your insecurity?If you’ve done the journaling, the praying, the self-work, the personal development — and you still feel insecure — this episode might explain why.In Episode 31, we go beyond surface-level confidence work and talk about the real issue most people never address: the people, patterns, and environments that are actively feeding insecurity.WORKING ON YOUR INSECURITIES IS ONE THING.SLAYING WHAT FEEDS THEM IS A WHOLE DIFFERENT LEVEL.— Amanda SharpMost people try to fix insecurity by managing symptoms.Very few are willing to remove the source.In this episode, we unpack:• Why treating insecurity without addressing the root cause keeps you stuck• How toxic relationships quietly reinforce the belief that you’re not enough• Why some people benefit from you staying insecure• The connection between insecurity, people pleasing, and anxious attachment• How familiar pain and emotional patterns keep repeating from childhood• Why social insecurity is often a relational issue, not a personality flaw• How insecurity is fed through criticism, comparison, and emotional invalidation• Why healing may require letting go of relationships — not fixing them• How faith, identity, and spiritual grounding change confidence at a core level• The difference between working on insecurity and eliminating what fuels itWe also talk about how insecurity can be a counterfeit of your gift — and why the very thing you’ve been most criticized for may be what you were created to bring into the world.If you’ve ever asked:• “Why am I still insecure after all this work?”• “Why do I feel confident away from certain people?”• “Why does my confidence disappear in specific relationships?”• “Why do I keep attracting people who criticize or diminish me?”This conversation will help you see insecurity through a completely different lens. You may not be broken.You may just be surrounded by what’s feeding it.Listen now if you’re ready to stop shrinking, stop managing symptoms, and start removing the source.Visit stillwithpurpose.com to explore more episodes, reflection questions, and resources.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram -www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/...Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow AND share with a friend! Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla⁠⁠⁠ @StillWithPurposeStill With Purpose Podcast

What if your confusion, exhaustion, and doubt aren’t signs of weakness — but symptoms of what you are consuming?“Every habit, every word, every choice I make is shaped by the books I open, the voices I listen to, and the thoughts I allow.”In this episode of the Still With Purpose Podcast, we unpack how your daily inputs — music, media, conversations, social feeds, entertainment, and even background noise — are quietly training your thoughts, beliefs, and emotional state.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, discouraged, spiritually disconnected, or mentally exhausted, this conversation will help you identify what’s shaping your inner world and how to take back stewardship of your mind.In this episode, we talk about:How what you watch, listen to, and scroll directly impacts your mood and mental healthWhy confusion is often caused by too many voices competing for your attentionThe spiritual and emotional cost of constant background noiseHow entertainment, music, and social media can reinforce shame, fear, and unworthinessWhy protecting your mental space is stewardship — not isolationThe biblical concept of taking your thoughts captiveHow dopamine addiction and constant stimulation are shaping modern anxietyWhy healing requires quiet, honesty, and intentional boundariesHow your inputs determine your beliefs, decisions, relationships, and futureMost people don’t realize how subtly they’re being shaped. Every scroll, every podcast, every song, every show is training something in you.If you don’t intentionally choose your influences, the world will do it for you.This episode is an invitation to slow down, get honest, and ask: What am I feeding — and what is it producing in my life.Listen with an open heart, and take this conversation back to God, not culture.Visit stillwithpurpose.com to explore more episodes, reflection questions, and resources.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/...Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#RenewYourMind#ChristianPodcast#MentalHealthAndFaith#PersonalGrowthJourney#StillWithPurpose

What would happen if you stopped being afraid to be seen?Most of us want deep connection, real love, and authentic relationships — yet we remember the moments vulnerability backfired, was misunderstood, or used against us. That fear quietly teaches us to armor up, perform, or stay surface-level.But here’s the truth:“Vulnerability is the courage that inspires freedom in yourself & others.”— Amanda SharpIn this episode, we explore what vulnerability actually is — and what it is not. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level advice and into the real-life tension between emotional openness, boundaries, trust, faith, and self-protection.You’ll hear honest reflections on:Why vulnerability feels unsafe after emotional woundsHow to tell the difference between healthy vulnerability and oversharingWhy emotional connection is deeper than physical attractionHow vulnerability creates real intimacy in dating and marriageWhat happens when vulnerability is used manipulativelyHow fear of being seen blocks connection and spiritual growthWhy vulnerability exposes character — not just emotionHow to stay emotionally open without abandoning discernmentThe role of God in healing betrayal, shame, and broken trustThis episode is for anyone who:Struggles with fear of rejection or abandonmentHas been hurt after opening their heartWants deeper emotional intimacy without losing themselvesFeels torn between guarding their heart and staying openDesires relationships rooted in honesty, safety, and faithVulnerability is not weakness.It is courage in action.And it may be the missing key to the connection you’re craving.Listen now and discover why being fully known is the doorway to real freedom.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/...Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#Vulnerability#EmotionalHealing#HealthyRelationships#PersonalGrowth#FaithAndConnection

Today Is Full: I Will Not Pack It With Tomorrow’s Worry.Amanda SharpToday’s episode of the Still With Purpose Podcast dives deep into one of the most difficult spiritual practices for many believers: trusting God with today and releasing control of tomorrow.“How much peace have you traded trying to control what God already promised to handle?”In this conversation, Amanda & Christy explore fear, worry, anxiety, and future forecasting through a biblical lens. We unpack the powerful meaning of daily bread, why God refuses to give answers for tomorrow, and how trying to store up certainty actually creates more stress, suffering, and spiritual disconnection.This episode speaks directly to anyone who:Struggles with anxiety, overthinking, or fear of the futureFeels exhausted from trying to control outcomesIs stuck in people-pleasing, striving, or perfectionismWants a deeper, more trusting relationship with GodIs learning how to surrender worry and walk in faith dailyWe discuss how worry is often rooted in control, pride, worthiness issues, and lack of trust—not just in God, but in ourselves. Using real-life stories, scripture, and honest faith experiences, we show how peace is available when we stop living in tomorrow and fully step into today.Key topics covered in this episode:What “daily bread” really means in the BibleWhy God doesn’t answer tomorrow’s questionsHow fear and love cannot exist in the same spaceThe cost of future anxiety on your spiritual and emotional healthHow suffering often comes from worrying about what hasn’t happenedWhy trusting God builds trust in yourself and othersHow to stop striving and start living with peace and clarityThis episode is for anyone who wants less chaos, less fear, and more peace, faith, and alignment with God’s will.Take a deep breath. Today is full. God is already here.If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs encouragement today.For more episodes, reflections, and faith-based personal growth content, visitstillwithpurpose.comGo to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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

When You Commit Alternatives Become Irrelevant. – Amanda SharpConfusion doesn’t come from a lack of clarity—it comes from a lack of commitment.In this episode, Amanda and Christy dive deep into why indecision keeps us stuck, drains our confidence, and clouds our purpose.If you find yourself overthinking decisions, seeking validation, people-pleasing, or asking too many opinions before moving forward, this conversation will shift how you see commitment forever.We talk about how clarity often comes after you decide, why asking everyone else for approval actually creates more confusion, and how learning to make grounded decisions with God brings peace, alignment, and momentum. You’ll hear real stories about choosing faith over fear, saying no to distractions, and trusting the version of yourself that said yes.This episode also explores how indecision affects leadership, creativity, relationships, and even the way others trust you. Whether you’re wrestling with a big life decision, struggling to stay focused on your calling, or learning how to stop people-pleasing, this conversation will help you choose, commit, and move forward with confidence.If you’re tired of being stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure—this episode is for you.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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

This week on Still With Purpose, we chose not to release a normal episode.Instead, we paused to honor the life of Mary Virginia Stacey, a beautiful soul who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to complications from influenza at just 15 years old.Mary was Christy’s daughter’s lifelong best friend. They grew up together, dreamed of going to college together, becoming roommates, raising pets, and sharing a long life of friendship side by side. She was not just a friend, but family. To Christy, her husband, and their younger daughter, Mary felt like one of their own, another sister in their home.Mary leaves behind two loving parents and three siblings, including her twin brother, and many extended family members, all of whom are grieving a loss no family should ever have to endure.In this tribute, Christy shares from the heart about the pain of losing someone so young, the ripple effect grief has on children, families, and entire communities, and why it is okay to stop and sit with that pain instead of pushing forward like nothing has changed.This tribute includes a photo video shared through the lens of a best friend’s mom, capturing years of deep friendship, love, laughter, and memories. You will see Christy’s children throughout the photos along with many others - a reflection of how closely their lives were woven together, and you will feel the love that radiated from Mary and her smile that truly lit up every room.Together, we acknowledge that while we believe God has a plan and purpose, tragedy does not always come with answers. This episode is not about fixing grief or rushing healing. It is about honoring a life, allowing space for loss, and recognizing how precious and fragile life truly is.We invite you to spend a few quiet moments with us. You can watch the video tribute or simply listen and reflect on loved ones you have lost, where you are in your own grieving process, and the gratitude that comes from having loved deeply.If you are grieving, you are not alone.If your heart is heavy, this space is for you.We will return next week. Until then, hug your loved ones tight.Visit stillwithpurpose.com to explore more episodes, reflection questions, and resources.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/546609031437827Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comSign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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#GriefPodcast#LifeLostTooSoon#FaithAndGrief#HonoringHerLife#StillWithPurpose

Growth And Discipline Begins Where Comfort Ends.– Amanda SharpWhat if the biggest battle of your life isn’t the enemy, other people, or your circumstances… but the undisciplined version of you that you allow?In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Amanda and Christy take you deep into the internal fight every person faces: the tension between your disciplined self who wants transformation and your undisciplined self who craves comfort, avoidance, and the familiar.This episode exposes the patterns that quietly sabotage your calling — the excuses, the blame, the hiding, the self-righteousness, the shame, the emotional addictions, and the beliefs that keep you small.Inside this episode you’ll hear:Why comfort feels safe but silently destroys your growthHow the undisciplined self keeps you stuck in cycles of self-sabotageWhy discipline is choosing who you want to become, not what feels goodHow shame loses its power the moment it’s brought into the lightThe spiritual truth that transformation starts with surrenderThe addictions no one talks about (validation, people-pleasing, ego, negativity, numbing, avoidance)Why some areas of your life get your discipline — and others get your excusesHow God uses repentance, humility, and accountability to reshape your entire lifeAmanda and Christy share personal stories, spiritual breakthroughs, and the painful yet powerful moments when God exposed the parts of themselves that comfort was hiding.This episode will challenge the way you see discipline, comfort, calling, and the person you are becoming.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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

Do It From Love Not For Love– Amanda SharpWhat if the version of “love” you’ve been giving isn’t really love at all—but a disguised form of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, or enabling?In this deep and candid conversation, we take a hard look at the patterns so many of us fall into: over-giving, over-apologizing, absorbing the emotions of everyone around us, and calling it kindness. We unpack the difference between doing things for love versus doing things from love—and why one leads to resentment and depletion, while the other leads to real connection, peace, and spiritual alignment.We explore why people-pleasers are often not praised while silently suffering, how boundaries feel terrifying when your value is tied to being needed, and how easily manipulative dynamics form when you don’t know your worth. From faith to friendship, singleness to marriage, parenting to past trauma, we get honest about the journey of untangling your identity from the approval of others.You’ll hear us dive into:The hidden control issues behind people-pleasingWhy “kindness” that costs you your peace is not loveThe trap of performing for belongingOver-apologizing and shrinking to keep the room comfortableHow resentment grows when love isn’t reciprocatedThe void only God can fillWhat it means to serve from love, not for itThe spiritual work of putting God first in relationshipsThe identity crisis when people no longer need youWhy enabling stunts growth (yours and theirs)Reclaiming your voice, your limits, and your God-given identityThis episode is an invitation to step out of the cycle of earning love and into a healthier, holier, more grounded way of connecting—with God, with others, and with yourself.If you’ve ever felt exhausted from being the strong one, the helper, or the fixer, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comFollow 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

In Search of Worth, We Often Turn to Those Whose Perspective Is as Limited as Our Own. -Amanda SharpIn Episode 23, Amanda and Christy dive deep into the search for validation, self-worth, confidence, identity, and the internal battles that shape who we become. This conversation confronts the patterns we build from childhood, the roles we learn to play to feel seen, and the ways external approval can derail our purpose, relationships, boundaries, and faith.Together, they explore how false validation shows up through appearance, relationships, performance, comparison, and people-pleasing. They break down the difference between validation and true support, why many stay in toxic environments, and how insecurity, jealousy, and fear can distort our choices. This episode brings honest stories about marriage, career sabotage, boundaries, purpose, God’s guidance, community, healing, and rebuilding identity after losing yourself.If you’re looking for a conversation around personal growth, emotional maturity, faith, purpose, transformation, self-leadership, and learning to rely on God rather than external approval, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Learn how to stop abandoning yourself, how to identify unhealthy validation cycles, and how to anchor your worth in who God created you to be.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

We can't thrive alone: Personal growth requires supportive people who guide and hold us accountable with compassion. - Amanda SharpIn Episode 22, Amanda and Christy dive deep into one of the most overlooked truths in personal growth: you were never meant to chase your dreams alone.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out, or convinced your goals are “too big,” this conversation will wake something up inside you. The episode explores:Why certain areas of your life feel stagnant when you try to do everything yourselfHow God uses community, accountability, and supportive people to pull you into your purposeThe fear, ego, and self-doubt that show up when you’re called to something biggerHow Amanda built life-changing dreams through prayer partners, community, and faithWhy your gifts don’t disappear when circumstances change — they evolveHow to recover after loss, heal disappointment, and dream againWhat compassionate accountability looks like (versus shame-based pressure)How surrounding yourself with big-thinkers elevates your belief and your resultsWith her community, from acquiring a multimillion-dollar property with no money of her own, to purpose driven events, to rising from the ashes after devastating loss — Amanda shares raw, real stories of faith, perseverance, and how God prepares your character before He delivers the calling.Who This Episode Is For:Anyone feeling stuck, burnt out, or unsure what’s nextDreamers who want to believe againPeople who love God but wrestle with fear, timing, or trustHigh-achievers who secretly feel aloneAnyone craving deeper community, accountability, and purposeGo to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

Beware of being the answer people seek: you risk spreading confusion and feeding your ego. – Amanda SharpAre we truly helping people, or are we feeding our ego?In this episode, we unpack the hidden dangers of becoming “the person with all the answers.” We talk about why constantly giving advice can actually create confusion, block someone’s calling, and place us in a role we were never meant to fill.We explore the art of asking better questions, why spiritual leadership should always lead people back to God, and how unchecked ego can quietly sabotage both our growth and theirs.This conversation dives into:• Why people seek answers from others instead of stepping into their purpose• How giving advice can accidentally fuel fear, resistance, and confusion• The importance of humility in leadership, ministry, and relationships• Letting God guide instead of relying on human approval• The danger of finding identity in being “the helper”• Vision boards, dream boards, and letting God breathe life into the dreams He gave you• How waiting, timing, faith, and consistency build a calling• Why keeping big dreams private during early stages protects your purpose• The value of journaling, self-reflection, and letting God speak without outside noiseWe also share the behind-the-scenes story of how this podcast came to life, the lessons we learned from creating it quietly, and how every skill, setback, and season prepared us for this project.If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, over-explaining, giving too much advice, or feeling responsible for someone else’s transformation, this episode will challenge you to step back, listen deeper, slow down, and reconnect with God’s direction rather than human opinions.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

You have been praying for financial provision and yet you don't receive the smallest gift given or even acknowledge it. Practice doing that and you won't miss all the help sent already.—Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda and Christy share a heartfelt conversation about the power of gratitude and how it shapes the way we experience blessings in our lives. Often, we focus on what’s missing or what hasn’t yet arrived, and we overlook the detailed gifts and answers that are already present.They explore how perfectionism can block appreciation and why striving for excellence, rather than perfection, opens the door to more joy and fulfillment. Through personal stories about giving and receiving gifts, practical reflections, and spiritual insights, Amanda and Christy illustrate why acknowledging even the smallest provision can transform our perspective and our lives.This episode will inspire you to:Recognize the blessings and small provisions already in your lifeShift from scarcity thinking to gratitude thinkingAppreciate the care and thought behind every giftUse gratitude to unlock the provision and opportunities already coming your wayJoin Amanda and Christy as they remind us that cultivating a heart of gratitude is a simple yet powerful way to receive more of what we’ve been praying for.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

LISTENING WITH DEPTH DEMANDS PATIENCE, OPENNESS, AND A GENUINE PURSUIT OF UNDERSTANDING, REFLECTING THE VERY BEST OF WHO WE ARE. - Amanda SharpEver catch yourself “listening” just to prove a point or relate it back to your own story?In this episode, we’re getting real about one of the hardest skills in human connection—listening without making it about ourselves.Amanda and Christy dive deep into why genuine listening demands patience, humility, and emotional safety—and how our need to fix, defend, or relate often comes from ego, fear, or unresolved tension in the relationship.They unpack:The three types of listening—and why only one leads to real growth.How unspoken conflict or judgment blocks authentic connection.Why we feel the urge to fix others (and what that reveals about us).How true listening mirrors how we listen to God—quietly, openly, without agenda.This episode will challenge how you communicate, love, and lead.If you’re ready to strengthen your relationships, create emotional safety, and become a person who truly hears others… this one’s for you.Reflection prompts at the end help you turn insight into practice.Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations about purpose, healing, and self-awareness.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

“People can’t consistently act in ways that contradict their true identity.” - Amanda SharpEver felt the tension between who you show the world and who you know you really are? In this episode, Amanda and Christy unpack the battle between your old self and your true identity — the one rooted in faith, forgiveness, and purpose.From the ancient story of The Two Wolves to modern-day struggles with social media and spiritual disconnection, they dive into what it means to live in integrity with who God created you to be.You’ll hear:How forgiveness (of yourself, others, and God) becomes the first step toward alignmentWhy your conscience and values can’t thrive in contradictionWhat happens when you start feeding the right “wolf” — peace, faith, and truthHow social media and your inner circle subtly shape your identityWhy integrity feels uncomfortable when you’ve been living out of syncWhether you’re walking through transformation, letting go of old patterns, or simply craving deeper peace, this conversation will remind you: You are always at choice. Listen in, reflect deeply, and ask yourself — which wolf am I feeding?Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations about purpose, healing, and self-awareness.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

Anxiety is a signal to swap self-effort for divine guidance. - Amanda SharpHave you ever noticed that the harder you try to control life, the more anxious you feel?In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Amanda and Christy dive into one of the most universal struggles of our time — anxiety and the illusion of control.Christy opens up about her journey through panic attacks, fear, and the desperate need to manage everything — until she finally learned the life-changing power of surrendering to God. Together, they unpack what it truly means to release control, trust divine timing, and walk in peace even when life feels completely uncertain.Whether you’re battling anxiety, striving for perfection, or struggling to trust God’s plan, this episode will speak right to your heart.What You’ll Discover in This Episode:The Hidden Link Between Control and Anxiety — why your need to manage everything might actually be fueling your fear.When Surrender Brings Freedom — how letting go and trusting God can quiet the chaos in your mind.The Role of Shame and Secrets in Anxiety — the surprising emotional fuel behind fear and panic.Faith Over Fear: Healing Through Surrender — how prayer, Scripture, and spiritual growth can rewire your response to stress.“Future Tripping” and the Lie of Control — the truth about why worrying about tomorrow robs today’s peace.If you’ve ever asked, “Why can’t I stop worrying?” or “How do I actually trust God when I feel out of control?” — this conversation will remind you that peace isn’t found in control; it’s found in surrender.Subscribe for more honest conversations about faith, healing, living with divine intention, purpose, healing, and self-awareness.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

Everyone holds a king and a fool within. The one you engage with reveals themselves - Amanda SharpIn this powerful episode, Amanda and Christy dive into one of the most revealing truths about human connection—the way we speak to others can either call out their strength and wisdom or provoke their insecurity and defensiveness. Every person carries both a King (or Queen) and a Fool within them, and the one who shows up depends on how they’re engaged.Through honest conversation and real-life stories, Amanda and Christy unpack what it looks like to speak to the Fool in someone versus the King or Queen, and how that choice shapes every relationship we have. They reflect on moments from past marriages, friendships, and faith journeys, exposing how tone, resentment, and unhealed patterns can light emotional fires that destroy trust. This isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness, ownership, and transformation.As they explore what it means to stay grounded in integrity and guided by faith, Amanda and Christy remind us that our words carry power. When we speak to the Fool in others, we often awaken the Fool in ourselves. But when we choose to speak with honor, humility, and wisdom, we invite people to rise into who they were created to be.If you’ve ever wondered why the same arguments repeat, why your conversations spiral, or how to bring peace back into your communication, this episode offers a deeply personal and faith-filled perspective. It’s an invitation to take inventory of your own words, to shift from reaction to response, and to start calling out the King or Queen—not just in others, but in yourself.Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations about purpose, healing, and self-awareness.Go to our Website for all of our links -www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe 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

When you understand the world mirrors your mindset and beliefs, you'll know it's not others against you, it's you against you. - Amanda SharpWhat if the chaos, pain, and patterns in your relationships aren’t random… but a mirror of what you believe about yourself and others?In this powerful conversation, Amanda and Christy unpack the hard truth: you attract what you believe. From painful cycles in relationships to breakthrough healing, they share unfiltered personal stories of how changing inner beliefs radically changed what (and who) showed up in their lives.This episode dives into:Why it’s not the world against you — it’s you against youHow unhealed beliefs about love, respect, and worth silently shape who you attractThe painful but freeing process of taking ownership for your part in patternsThe role of faith, surrender, and humility in true transformationIf you’ve ever wondered “Why does this keep happening to me?” — this conversation will open your eyes, challenge you, and inspire you to step into healing, self-awareness, and a new way of attracting love and life.Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations about purpose, healing, and self-awareness.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast

It's not your mouth that gets you in trouble, it's your heart. – Amanda SharpDid you know your words reveal more about your heart than you might realize? In this episode of Still with Purpose, Amanda and Christy dive deep into the connection between humor, sarcasm, and emotional maturity.Amanda shares personal insights on:How sarcasm is often a mask for unexpressed anger.Using humor as a tool to understand your own heart.The difference between playful wit and cutting sarcasm.How your words can either destroy or bring life to relationships.Navigating challenging social situations while staying authentic.This conversation is for anyone looking to:• Become more self-aware in their interactions• Heal old patterns of sarcasm or anger• Understand the power of their wordsIf you’ve ever wondered how your humor or sarcasm reflects your inner world, this episode will give you practical insight and heart-centered wisdom.Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations about purpose, healing, and self-awareness.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes- https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla@StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast

True accountability demands unwavering honesty -Amanda SharpWhat’s holding you back from achieving the goals you say you want? In this episode, we dig into another huge truth: no real change happens without accountability—and accountability demands radical honesty.We share our own journey of goal-setting, setbacks, and breakthroughs, including:Why intentions without accountability rarely create results.How to set up true accountability that actually works.The role of God, faith, and community in reaching bigger dreams.The difference between chasing a goal at all costs vs. aligning with God’s timing.Why leaders and relationships crumble without accountability.This episode isn’t just about hitting goals—it’s about building character, living with integrity, and embracing the journey God designed for you.If you’ve ever wondered why some goals never seem to materialize, this conversation will give you the clarity (and maybe the push) you need.Don’t forget to subscribe and share if this resonates—let’s spread the power of honest accountability!Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comSubscribe AND share with a friend!https://www.youtube.com/@StillWithPurposeIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast

Healing and transformation can only unfold when we courageously confront the truth—no matter how difficult. - Amanda SharpWhat if the very thing you’re trying hardest to cover up is the first thing everyone sees? In this episode, we dive into the blind spots, masks, and hidden insecurities that shape our energy—and why they’re the real reason we attract (or repel) the people and situations around us.In This Episode We talk about:Why certain personalities trigger us (and what that reveals about ourselves)How insecurity + delusion repel the very connection we craveThe danger of toxic positivity vs. grounded authenticityWhy your loudest voice is your inner critic—and how it shapes your lifePractical ways to reset your thinking, rewire your beliefs, and attract better conversations, people, and opportunitiesThis conversation isn’t about surface-level fixes. It’s about confronting the truth, shifting our energy, and learning how to live grounded, authentic, and free.🎙️ Listen in if you’re ready to stop hiding, own your truth, and transform how you show up in every room you walk into.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast

"Life's greatest lessons often lie not in what we learn, but in what we're forced to unlearn about ourselves." – Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda and Christy dive deep into one of life’s toughest questions: Is it more important to learn… or to unlearn?Amanda shares her raw journey through two divorces, the painful realization of being the common denominator, and the powerful process of unlearning false identities, people-pleasing, and the “savior complex.” Together, we talk about the books, tools, and hard truths that can reshape how we view ourselves, our relationships, and even our faith.We explore:Why unlearning toxic patterns can lead to deeper healing than simply learning new lessonsHow boundaries, attachment styles, and personality insights can unlock growthThe danger of rushing relationships without aligning values, faith, and purposeHow God uses trials to refine us and bring us closer to who He created us to beThis is an honest, vulnerable conversation about identity, healing, and the courage to let go of what no longer serves you. If you’ve ever felt stuck in unhealthy cycles or struggled to find worth outside of fixing others, this episode is for you. Listen in as Amanda and Christy unpack what it truly means to unlearn in order to grow.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast

"All we gain by trying to save the world is perpetual busyness, leaving us little time or energy to confront our inner conflicts." — Amanda SharpIf your schedule is always full, ask yourself: is it purpose driving me, or avoidance keeping me distracted?In this episode, In this episode, Amanda and Christy dig into the truth behind perpetual busyness: how it can keep us from facing inner conflict, spending quiet time with God, and leading from a place of integrity.We talk about:Why busyness often masks people-pleasing and lack of boundariesThe power of asking “Would you follow you?” in leadership and lifeHow quiet time with God brings clarity, alignment, and healingThe dangers of living out of integrity and what transparency really looks likeWhy exhaustion is a sign you may be out of God’s willThis conversation is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and choose growth over distraction.If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty or constantly “doing” instead of “being,” this episode will challenge you to look deeper and start living with intention, alignment, and truth.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast

“Whatever you allow to stay the same, you are actively choosing.” – Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda & Christy have a real and unfiltered conversation about accountability, frustration, and the power of choice. If you’ve ever felt stuck, complained about your circumstances, or waited for change without taking action, this discussion will challenge you to see things differently.Together, they dive into:Why frustration can actually be a signal for growthHow every choice (even inaction) creates your current reality.The power of giving up the “need to be right”What it means to stop living as a victim and start creating real joyHow faith, journaling, and intentional conversations help shift perspectiveIf you’re ready to stop choosing the same old patterns and start designing a life full of freedom, joy, and growth—this episode is for you.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla @StillWithPurpose  Still With Purpose Podcast

"I’m living and healing out loud because silence nearly destroyed my spirit." – Amanda SharpIn this episode, we dive deep into the heavy weight of shame and how it silences us, isolates us, and keeps us from healing. Silence feels safe, but it slowly destroys our spirit. We talk openly about divorce, addiction, secrets, judgment, anxiety, and the lies that keep us believing we aren’t enough. This conversation is raw and vulnerable, but it’s also filled with hope. We uncover:Why shame is the enemy’s loudest weapon against your healing.How silence convinces you to play small, stay hidden, and believe you don’t deserve more.Why speaking your truth—even just to one safe person—can dismantle shame’s power. How God can turn your mess into a message and your wounds into a weapon of freedom.You are not meant to live chained to shame or secrets. Healing starts when we break the silence.If you’ve ever felt weighed down by guilt, fear, or self-judgment, this episode will remind you: you are not alone, and your voice matters.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/DyallaStill With Purpose Podcast

“A personal testimony is our battle cry, and that's why the enemy wants us to keep it a secret. I speak my healing loudly because silence almost swallowed me, and I will not disregard the pit He rescued me from.” – Amanda SharpSecrets are heavy. They start small, but before long they shape how you see yourself, how you respond to others, even how close you’ll let people get. We tell ourselves we’re “protecting” others by not sharing. Or that it’s not a big deal. But the truth? Secrets cost us more than we realize. They keep us isolated. They feed shame. And they stop us from experiencing the real freedom that comes with being fully known. Here’s the hardest part: sometimes it’s not the secrets we’re keeping from others… it’s the ones we’re keeping from ourselves. What if the thing you’ve hidden the deepest is the very thing that could unlock peace, intimacy, and healing? Maybe you’d enjoy a deeper conversation on this. It might just shift the way you think about what you keep in the dark. Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/DyallaStill With Purpose Podcast

"Refusing to forgive yourself means you believe your judgment is greater than God’s mercy. That’s not righteousness. It’s pride. "– Amanda SharpForgiveness isn’t just about others — it starts with you. In this powerful episode of Still With Purpose, Amanda & Christy take on one of the hardest and most freeing practices: forgiving yourself.We dive into why so many of us carry shame, regret, and bitterness for years, waiting for apologies that never come, and how that cycle only keeps us stuck. You’ll hear raw stories of betrayal, regret, and broken trust — and how choosing to forgive ourselves is the first domino that allows us to release others, rebuild integrity, and experience real freedom in God’s mercy.Inside this episode, you’ll discover:Why unforgiveness toward yourself is actually a form of pride. How waiting on apologies keeps you chained to bitterness. The truth about God’s forgiveness — and why it frees you to forgive others.Practical ways to set boundaries, let go of toxic ties, and walk lighter.If shame, regret, or resentment have been weighing you down, this conversation will give you a new lens and the courage to finally let go.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/DyallaStill With Purpose Podcast

"A human can be given all the tools to acquire freedom and still choose to use a toothpick to dig. "- Amanda SharpWhy do we make life harder than it needs to be? In this episode, Amanda & Christy dig into the stubborn ways we sabotage our own growth, cling to control, and let ego run the show — even when freedom is right in front of us.From personal stories of parenting, leadership, and faith, you’ll hear how pride, fear of failure (and even fear of success) can keep us stuck in old patterns. But there is another way: choosing ease, enrolling others into your vision, and trusting that God designed dreams to be lived out in community — not in isolation.We talk about:Why resistance multiplies when it “has to be your way”The surprising truth about fear of success vs. fear of failureHow community, delegation, and humility unlock bigger dreamsWhy not every relationship or calling has to be “grueling” to matterThe freedom of keeping your dreams and relationships private until they’re ready to flourishThis episode will challenge you to ask: Are you digging with a toothpick… or finally picking up the tools God has already placed in your hands?Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/DyallaStill With Purpose Podcast

“Whenever I have a need to be right, it drastically impacts my attitude, response, and grace given and received. - Amanda SharpIn this episode, along with sharing the #1 tool Amanda has learned in over 20 years in personal development, they tackle one of the most common but destructive habits in relationships, faith, and personal growth — the need to be right. Amanda shares what she learned 20 years ago in a personal development seminar: that the #1 human “disease” is being right… and how it ties to deep, often hidden “crappy core beliefs” we’ve carried since childhood. When you cling to proving your point, you keep yourself chained to old hurts, waiting for apologies that may never come. Here, you’ll learn how releasing the grip on being “right” can free you from emotional prisons, restore peace in broken relationships, and help you finally move forward — without needing anyone’s permission. You’ll hear raw stories of divorce, betrayal, and even decades-long grudges — and how letting go of the need to have the last word opened the door to true forgiveness and emotional freedom. Whether it’s conflict with your spouse, kids, coworkers, or your own self-talk, this episode will challenge you to ask: Am I fighting for truth… or just fighting to win?Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comPhotos used in quotes - https://sharpdesignsllc.pixieset.com/sharpdesignsartportfolio/Sign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla Still With Purpose Podcast

"Tell me what you’re judging harshly and I’ll hold a mirror up for you to see the irony of it all." - Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda & Christy wade into the uncomfortable truth: the harsher we judge, the more likely we are to end up doing the exact thing we condemn. From petty criticism to life-altering betrayals, they share real, unfiltered stories of how judgment often turns into hypocrisy — and how no one is immune. Amanda opens up about her own extreme judgments on divorce… while living through two of them. She even shares the moment she understood how anger could drive someone to thoughts she once found unthinkable.This conversation is raw, a little convicting, and totally freeing — because when we see ourselves clearly, we can finally stop wasting time judging and start living with grace.If you’ve ever thought, “I’d never do that,” you might need to hear this one.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comSign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla

"If the enemy can get you to board the fear train, I guarantee the next stops are Crapville, Stuckville, and NotEnoughville. All fine places to be in self-pity… but nothing amazing happens there." – Amanda SharpIn this episode, Amanda & Christy get brutally honest about the fear cycle—why we step onto the fear train, how misbeliefs keep us riding it for way too long, and why self-pity feels easier than purpose.They unpack the truth bombs about isolation, procrastination, and the lies we tell ourselves to avoid the hard, necessary work of our calling. You’ll hear why misbeliefs can become your reality, how to stop speaking defeat over yourself, and what it really means to commit to being happy.If you’re tired of the same pit stops—stuck, unmotivated, and “not enough”—this conversation will help you pull your head out of the fog, get off the fear train, and choose the truth instead.It’s time to break the cycle and step into what God’s actually calling you to do.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - www.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comSign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla

"When I am focused on what others are doing or not doing, then I don't have to focus on what I'm called to do." -Amanda SharpWhy do we resist the very thing we’re called to do?In this raw and revealing conversation, Amanda & Christy tackle the uncomfortable truth: most of us would rather get lost in someone else’s drama and in action than face our own purpose.Amanda shares the life quote that’s been kicking her butt for 10 years: “When I’m focused on what others are doing or not doing, then I don’t have to focus on what I’m supposed to do.”Together, they unpack the real reasons we procrastinate—from fear, laziness, and judgment, to the addictive distraction of other people’s problems.This episode is your permission slip to stop giving your energy away to people who aren’t even thinking about you… and to finally let them. Let them be disappointing. Let them fall short. Let them stir the drama.Because your calling deserves your full attention.And the answer you’ve been searching for?It’s probably in the work you’re avoiding.🔥 Tune in for some soul-straightening truth, personal stories, and practical mindset shifts, faith, and a little tough love.Go to our Website for all of our links - www.stillwithpurpose.comJoin our Community at: Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagramwww.instagram.com/stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comSign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.comIntro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/Dyalla

🎙️ Welcome to Still With Purpose — a podcast about healing, growth, and living a life aligned with God's purpose… even after everything falls apart.In this very first episode, we open our hearts to share the real, unfiltered story behind how Still With Purpose came to be — from a chance meeting on a plane to years of spiritual growth, personal breakdowns, divine detours, and finally… alignment.This is a space for the soul that’s been through it.If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, misplaced priorities, toxic relationships, perfectionism, burnout, or just wondering if you still have a purpose after pain — this podcast is for you.We talk about:What it means to wait on God without staying stuckLetting go of chaos and chasing peace over performanceHow personal development and faith can work hand-in-handUntangling your worth from what you do and finding it in who you are.Rising from betrayal, disappointment, and rock bottomTools for healing, journaling, boundaries, self-awareness, and real accountability and how to move forward… still with purpose.This isn’t a polished highlight reel — 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. Because you still have a purpose. And it’s time to walk in it.Join our Community at:Website: stillwithpurpose.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/StillWithPurpose/Instagram - stillwithpurposepodcastEmail us at: [email protected]’s Book - amandasmentoring.comSubscribe AND share with a friend!Intro and exit music "Indecision" by Dyalla, used with artist permission, https://www.youtube.com/DyallaSign up for our Emails that will encourage you to keep growing. www.stillwithpurpose.com