Still With Purpose

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 Sharp So many people say they want peace, clarity, co...

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 Sharp In 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...

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 DISAPPO...

Spiritual growth demands honest self-reflection; blame only delays true freedom. — Amanda Sharp Have 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 identitie...

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...

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...

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 backgro...

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.”—...

Today Is Full: I Will Not Pack It With Tomorrow’s Worry. Amanda Sharp Today’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...

When You Commit Alternatives Become Irrelevant. – Amanda Sharp Confusion 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 fo...

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,...

Growth And Discipline Begins Where Comfort Ends.– Amanda Sharp What 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...

Do It From Love Not For Love– Amanda Sharp What 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...

In Search of Worth, We Often Turn to Those Whose Perspective Is as Limited as Our Own. -Amanda Sharp In 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...

We can't thrive alone: Personal growth requires supportive people who guide and hold us accountable with compassion. - Amanda Sharp In 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...

Beware of being the answer people seek: you risk spreading confusion and feeding your ego. – Amanda Sharp Are 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...

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 Sharp In 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...

LISTENING WITH DEPTH DEMANDS PATIENCE, OPENNESS, AND A GENUINE PURSUIT OF UNDERSTANDING, REFLECTING THE VERY BEST OF WHO WE ARE. - Amanda Sharp Ever 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 int...

“People can’t consistently act in ways that contradict their true identity.” - Amanda Sharp Ever 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...

Anxiety is a signal to swap self-effort for divine guidance. - Amanda Sharp Have 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...

Everyone holds a king and a fool within. The one you engage with reveals themselves - Amanda Sharp In 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, an...

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 Sharp What 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 pai...

It's not your mouth that gets you in trouble, it's your heart. – Amanda Sharp Did 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...

True accountability demands unwavering honesty -Amanda Sharp What’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...

Healing and transformation can only unfold when we courageously confront the truth—no matter how difficult. - Amanda Sharp What 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...