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If you're praying for God to show you your purpose, stop. This episode explains why and unpacks the real difference between knowing your purpose and calling. Calling is what God has already placed in you. Purpose is what unfolds as you walk it out. Most of us get this backwards by trying to define our purpose first and then asking God to bless it. This episode reveals a different way: stop chasing purpose as a destination and start recognizing the calling that's already there. You'll learn: Why calling is the root and purpose is the fruit — not the other way aroundWhy purpose isn't a finish line but something that keeps unfolding across seasonsHow to recognize your calling Why Romans 11:29 — "the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable" — is the anchor for the whole episode If you're ready to name what God has already placed in you,take the Discover My Purpose Calling Assessment at www.DiscoverMyPurpose.com. -------- Praise for the DiscoverMyPurpose.com Calling Assessment: “For thirty years I have prayed to know my purpose and the assessment answered questions about myself that I didn't have answers for until now. I was deeply moved by it. - Incredible experience! I cannot recommend it highly enough!” - Christie B

Most people hear "narrow way" and think restriction. But the Greek word Jesus uses in Matthew 7:13-14 tells a different story. Thlibō — to press, squeeze, compress — describes not just a small gate but a path that actively shapes the traveler who walks it. A focused way. A refining way. After a two-year break, Real Faith Stories returns with a passage worth coming back for. In this episode we take a close look at what Jesus was actually saying when He described the narrow gate — and why the wide road, for all its spaciousness, leads nowhere worth going. True freedom, it turns out, has never been the absence of constraint. It has always been a life aimed at what it was made for. We close with ten practical ways to actually walk the narrow way in your everyday life. Not as a checklist — but as an invitation to a more focused, more free, and more intentional life. The narrow road doesn't restrict your freedom. It is your freedom, finally found.

Kim's father appeared as a successful businessman to the world, but behind closed doors, he was an alcoholic who inflicted verbal and emotional abuse upon his family. Silence shrouded their suffering, allowing the abuse to persist year after agonizing year. However, amidst the darkness, Kim found solace in the presence of a horse her father gifted her. Those moments became her only refuge, where she felt safe and comforted, pouring out her heart as her horse grazed in the pasture. Twenty years later, Kim stumbled upon a book detailing an organization that rescued horses, pairing them with abused children for mutual healing. The impact was profound, stirring the depths of her soul. Tears streamed down her face as she recalled the transformative effect it had on her own life. In that moment, she felt a divine calling. God was inviting her to embark on a journey of faith to establish her own healing ministry with horses for abused children. The stories that have followed are nothing short of miraculous, each one a testament to the power of God’s healing and redemption. Special Guest: Kim Tschirret. Links: About KimHome - Hope ReinsFree downloads of the best selling Joey book and other goodies!More about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

Shane Enete has been passionate about money and investing since he was 15 years old. From the theology of financial planning to faith-driven investing to behavioral finance, all his experiences have been informed by a singular event that happened at 13 years old. An event that should have ended his life, but God had other plans. Special Guest: Shane Enete. Links: About Shane Shane's WebsiteShane's Book: Whole Heart FinancesDr. Shane Enete | LinkedInMore about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

Gerald was working non-stop trying to gain traction for his entrepreneurial startup when he took hold of God’s promise of peace found in Philippians 4:7. He prayed for that peace and immediately received it, in overwhelming measure. Then he thought, “If God can give me peace like this, I wonder if He can give me wisdom too?” So, he prayed for wisdom according to James 1:5 and within 30 days, God showed him what he needed for his entrepreneurial venture to take off. That was just the beginning of Gerald’s journey into the incredible power of believing God’s promises in His word. Special Guest: Gerald Duran. Links: About GeraldCanaGlobal | Faith-Driven Venture StudioGerald Duran | LinkedInGerald Duran | FacebookMore about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

After Beth had an amazing encounter with the Lord which brought immediate healing from multiple physical and emotional afflictions, she wanted to do whatever it would take to continue living in that freedom. This set her on a journey to fully understand how to walk in the power and authority that God promises in His word. Now she teaches others how to unlock that same power and authority for themselves with life-changing results. Special Guest: Beth Williams. Links: About BethBeth's WebsiteBuy Beth's Book: Kingdom AuthorityBeth and Nicole Show - YouTubeMore about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

As a real estate investor in over 2,500 deals the past 30 years, Dan has experienced his fair share of intense, stressful, and anxious moments. However, in 2018 he made a commitment, in writing, to give his life and business completely to the Lord as Master Owner of everything. Since then, he’s experienced “a peace that surpasses human understanding.” Special Guest: Dan Rudat. Links: About DanDan's Website | Christ Real Estate Investments More about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

Maggie's favorite quote from Dietrich Bonhoeffer is, “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” This quote became her guiding principle during an intensely challenging time in her master's program when she was ostracized by her professors and fellow students due to her Christian beliefs and conservative values. However, she remained steadfast in her convictions, leading to an event that garnered national attention. Ultimately, through continual surrender to God's direction, she experienced incredible triumph. Special Guest: Maggie DeJong. Links: About MaggieMaggie's Story | Alliance Defending FreedomAlliance Defending Freedom WebsiteInstagram | Maggie DeJongMore about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

On her 40th birthday, Amy had no idea that a knock on her door would eventually lead to the most powerful faith transformation she could have imagined. Ultimately, her desperation for more of God radically shifted not only her life but also the lives and eternal destiny of her entire family. Special Guest: Amy Roberts. Links: About AmyFacebook | Amy RobertsInstagram | Amy RobertsGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian RobinsonMore about the Real Faith Stories Podcast

Beginning in journalism and transitioning to online education, Ryan Collins could never have imagined that a divinely timed 15-minute phone call would propel him to the CEO position of a startup, now recognized as one of the nation's leading technology schools. A school that God is using powerfully to not only change the lives of its graduates, but also profoundly impact the cultures of the companies they engage with. Special Guest: Ryan Collins. Links: About Ryan Ryan's WebsiteRyan's Book: THE GOD OF TECHBethel TechInstagram | Ryan Collins (@ryancollins05)Connect with Brian RobinsonGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaMore about the Real Faith Stories Podcast

Dr. Ben Edwards grew up in a family of highly respected doctors, including two grandparents, two uncles, and his great grandfather. Following the birth of their first child, he and his wife faced 24 months of infertility which God used to open their eyes to what it meant to “seek first the kingdom of God.” This led to their hearts opening to alternative medicine after witnessing his nurse practitioner's healing from an "incurable" condition. This experience launched Ben into a season of deep discovery that resulted in a profound shift not only in his walk with God, but also in his medical practice. Today, he assists patients in miraculously recovering from conditions that mainstream medicine can only offer symptomatic relief for. Ultimately, seeking first the kingdom of God has brought incredible freedom to both him and his patients. Special Guest: Ben Edwards. Links: About Dr. Ben EdwardsVeritas WellnessMore about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

As a hospice chaplain for over 10 years Bryan has personally witnessed thousands of people breath their very last breath. The difference between those who expressed regret and those who did not? The WORDS they chose to believe about themselves versus the ones they did not. And, Bryan shares the one thing he's found that can destroy regret, even up to the last moment of life. Special Guest: Bryan Crum. Links: About Bryan CrumBryan's WebsiteFacebook | Bryan CrumBoomerang Ministry WebsiteMore about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian Robinson's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

From a young age, Diana learned the power of following God’s promptings. With each act of obedience, her faith became stronger, touching more lives. Then, after residing in New Mexico with her husband, children, and extended family for 18 years, she sensed a prompting to move to Dallas, TX. Obeying this prompting would prove to be one of the hardest yet most rewarding faith challenges she’d ever encountered. And the fruit of that obedience has far exceeded what she could have imagined. Special Guest: Diana Burks. Links: About DianaDiana's WebsiteG3 | God Girls GreatnessFacebook | Diana BurksInstagram | Diana Day Burks More about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson

For 15 years Johnathan & Kara had a good company making good revenue which positively impacted many people. Then one day Johnathan had a conversation with a mentor that changed everything: He said, “Have you dedicated your company to God and asked Him to bless it, or does He actually OWN your company and you steward it?” That question sparked a huge business shift that’s yielded stunning results. Special Guest: Johnathan Sparks. Links: About JohnathanLifeTree Foundation – life tree globalHow to Partner with God at workConnect with Brian RobinsonGet the first 3 chapters from Brian's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaMore about the Real Faith Stories Podcast

As a full-ride scholarship recipient and Division 1 college athlete, Elizabeth was used to being self-reliant. If things didn’t happen fast enough, she would make them happen. That was, until she and Dan had their first special needs child, then felt God guiding them to adopt two more medically fragile children. She reached a point one day, through tears, when she told Dan, “I can’t do this by myself anymore.” Two days later, Dan gave notice that he was quitting his job to help Elizabeth at home with the kids. What’s happened since has been a faith journey that’s profoundly changed their lives. Special Guest: Dan & Elizabeth Thorndike. Links: Meet Dan and ElizabethDan & Elizabeth's Website: Moment 2 Moment Masterpiece - Raising Kids with special needsFacebookElizabeth Thorndike | InstagramDaniel Thorndike | Instagram More about the Real Faith Stories PodcastGet the first 3 chapters from Brian's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book: The Selling FormulaConnect with Brian Robinson