Purpose Through Perspective

How much time do you have left to live? That can be a sobering question to ponder, but one that we should not ignore. We all take for granted how much time we have left on this earth. The reality is that our next breath is not even guaranteed. In light of this and in the times we are living in, there should be a sense of urgency in regard to the way we live. As followers of Christ, are we redeemin...

"Abide in Me and I in you." Let's take a deep dive into John 15:1-8 and find out what it means to abide in Christ. In this episode we will look at what it means to abide, why we need to abide and how we abide in Christ. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine, neither can we live fruitful lives of intimacy that brings glory to God unless we abide in Jesus. Let...

Living separate and without compromise. Being "in" the world but not "of it." How do we live out Jesus's command to "go into all the world and make disciples" without being influenced by that very same world? How do we avoid falling into the trap of living in "separation" without going into "isolation?" Let's find our answers, as always in...

Let's talk about the greatest public relations campaign ever initiated to mankind. This operation was both strategic and majestic and it's execution. This operation was by far, the greatest event to ever invade the earth. The name of this operation? Operation: Incarnation! Let's take a deep dive into the divinity and humanity of Christ and unpack and learn what the incarnation is? What...

Meditation. A word most often associated with New Age and Eastern religious practices. Seldom do we consider it a Christian practice. Truth be told, meditation is a biblical concept. It's time that the church take back the practice of meditation as their own! Meditation is a biblical practice that has been neglected because of ignorance and fear. Let's dive in a see what the Bible has to s...

Let’s talk again about the Word of God. The Good Book. The BibleWe pick up where we left off in part one of our deep dive look into the temptation of Christ. Let's take a verse by verse journey to see what we can learn from observing how Jesus handled His time of temptation. How did He respond to temptation? What was the devil's strategy that he used against Jesus? How can we ensure victor...

Let’s talk about the Word of God. The Good Book. The Bible When speaking about the weapons of the believer’s warfare, Ephesians 6:17  describes the Bible as “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." How do we use this word to speak against our enemy and the issues of life? How do we wield this sword of the Spirit as our weapon? We will find our answer by taking a deep dive to see h...

Hearing God speak. Is it possible to that God speaks today? Is it possible to hear God speak to me? There is no higher gift or privilege than to have the opportunity to speak with or hear from the God of the universe. In this episode of the Purpose Through Perspective podcast, we will talk about the reality, the importance and the ability to hear God speak. Do you want to hear from God? Do you kno...

This means war! Spiritual warfare that is. Let's take an expositional deep dive into Ephesians 6:10-18 and the armor of God. This classic portion of scripture has great relevance to followers of Christ today. We will examine both the cultural side of the soldiers armor as well how we can practically apply these powerful weapons to our lives today. Arm yourself and engage!

In this episode of the Purpose Through Perspective podcast, we will do a deep dive into what Jesus meant when He declared "It Is Finished!", moments before dying on the cross. What is "It?" What Is "Finished?" And Why does "IT" matter? Let's talk about "It."

We've talked about death, we've talked about hell, we've talked about heaven and we've talked about angels. In this episode, we will be taking a deep dive into the world of Demons. What are demons? Where did demons come from? What is the purpose of demons? Who is Satan? What are the roles of demons today? Let’s talk about it.

What’s up everyone? Mike Caforio here with the Purpose Through Perspective podcast, here to talk about Angels. What are angels? Where did angels come from? What is the purpose of angels? Who is “the Angel of the Lord?” What are the roles of angels today? Let’s talk about it.

In this episode we have the third and final installment of the "Where Death May Lead" trilogy. We are going to be talking about heaven. What is heaven?, What will heaven be like? What will we look like in heaven? And how can we be sure we are going there? This will be an encouraging and uplifting message. Let’s talk about heaven.

In this second installment of the "Where Death May Lead" trilogy, we will be talking about hell. What is hell? Why is there a hell? And how do we keep ourselves from going there? This is an intense and sobering message. Let's talk about hell!

Death. The afterlife. What happens when we die? And where do we go when we die? Is there life after death? Or is this Life all there is? Do we live on or do we cease to exist? And is there a way to know where death may lead? Let’s talk about it. 

Rest. Peace. Relaxation. What is your idea of finding true rest? Is it a day on the beach? A good nap? A dream vacation? What is perfect rest? Is rest an event we look forward to like a vacation or a good nap or is it a confined space of time that we set aside to get away from their responsibilities of life? Or is there a deeper place or way to go to find true soul reaching rest? Let’s talk about...

Trust. Where do you go when you find yourself in a tough spot? What is your first line of defense? Who do run to first? We have many options to turn to today. A good friend, counselors, alcohol, sex, material things, Google. The options are endless. Where does God fit on this list? Is He an afterthought or your only resource? Let’s talk about it.

Convictions. Personal values. Morals. Faith in God. What do you value most in your life? Good health, a successful marriage, financial stability, living a life of truth, honor and integrity. What about your relationship with God? What place does He have in your life? If given the right circumstances or opportunities, would you ever find yourself in a place to sell out or compromise any of these th...

Motives. Attitudes. Authenticity. Being real. Seeking attention and validation. The search for finding significance. Living in a world that has created a culture that provides platforms at our fingertips to feed this incessant and insatiable quest for attention and validation, how do we keep ourselves from falling into the trap of feeding off the attention we get through the applause of the world...

Pressure. Stress. Facing an unbearable situation. Doing the right thing knowing it will bring intense pain and discomfort. We’ve all heard the sayings, “No pain, no gain”; “No guts, no glory“; "Nothing ventured, nothing gained.“ All of those mantras are easier said than done. As Theodore Roosevelt said it, “nothing worth having comes easy.“ What do you do and how do you prepare yourself to do what...

Truth. A word that was once straight forward and clear to understand but has now come into question and under scrutiny to be redefined. Moral standards that were once considered absolute have now become blurred and are now left up to our own individual interpretations. My truth, your truth, the truth. Is it possible to know what truth really is? Let’s talk about it.

Passion. Urgency. Desperation. Violence. The world we live in, seems to become more darker by the day. What was once considered disturbing and offensive has now become normalized and accepted. Truth is distorted to mean whatever we want it to mean. It seems that the loudest voice is the one that prevails. That being the case, desperate times call for desperate measures. In this episode of the Purp...

Resolutions. The glorious tradition that comes about with the dawn of every new year. Aspirations of new beginnings bring with it the inspiration to make good on replacing old habits with new ones and the determination that with this new Hope, we have the motivation to see it through. With guns blazing, we begin only to find ourselves a short time later back where we started feeling deflated and d...

Peace. Contentment. Fulfillment. Meaning. What comes to mind when you think of these things? Having a problem free life, good health, material things, fruitful relationships. What is your idea of what a life of peace and fulfillment would look like? In this episode we'll dive in and seek to find an answer to that question. How do I find peace and absolute contentment in this life? Let’s talk a...

“Why? The king of all questions. In our last episode “Why?: The Longing To Understand”’ we started our discussion by talking about processing the personal difficulties we face when going through a trying situation and focused on how we should respond as we go through and come to the end of these hard experiences. In this episode of the Purpose through Perspective podcast, we’ll go even deeper and...