Purposely

From the Eyes of Wisdom

Society EN ↓ 30 episodes

“Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.” Job 12:12 (NLT) From the Eyes of Wisdom will you take you on a journey. What if you had the opportunity to know what the future held before you got there? Would you make different choices? Would you choose different steps? What if you were given the gift of knowledge? What if you could avoid saying “I wish I had known?” Walk with us as we look down the traveled road of life and uncover the secret to a life well lived.

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Purposely

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Society

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Latest episode

Oct 13, 2025

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Episodes

Following Jesus' Light: Mike & Olivia 13.10.2025

In our final episode of this season, Mike & Olivia delve into the challenges and excitement of transitioning to college life, the importance of maintaining connections, and the role of faith in navigating new experiences. Mike, an elder with a background in music, offers wisdom on embracing change, the power of music, and the importance of following Jesus' light.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46...

Seek Truth in God's Word: Elizabeth & Audrey 06.10.2025

In this episode of of From the Eyes of Wisdom, student Audrey shares her dreams of studying mechanical engineering or international relations, while Elizabeth reflects on her life experiences, including the loss of her family and her journey to finding a new community. The discussion delves into themes of faith, resilience, and the pressures faced by today's youth. Elizabeth offers Audrey advice o...

Live Each Day to Its Fullest: Alan & Elisabeth 29.09.2025

Alan, a long-time missionary, and Elisabeth, a high school junior focused on music join us on episode 3 of From the Eyes of Wisdom. Alan shares his journey from being a music teacher to a missionary in China, highlighting the cultural shifts and challenges he faced, including adopting two children from an orphanage. Elisabeth discusses her faith and the pressures of planning her future, expressing...

God Can Handle It: Jim & Adeline 22.09.2025

In episode 2, Sherri Lynn introduces Jim, a former missionary with 30 years of experience in Peru, and Adeline, a high school junior interested in working with children. The conversation delves into Jim's missionary experiences, the challenges he faced, but the wisdom he gained in return. He talks about the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and maintaining strong relationships, while emphas...

Finding Joy Everyday: Ellen & Amen 15.09.2025

Season 6 of From the eyes of Wisdom is here and we are so excited to bring you a new round of incredible conversations. Episode 1 explores themes of leadership, life aspirations, and the unexpected paths life can take. Amen shares her involvement in school activities and her dreams in the business field, while Ellen reflects on her 50-year career in accounting and her journey through life's challe...

The Impact of Faith: Dick & Sean 21.05.2025

This week on From the Eyes of the Wisdom Sean & Dick dive into the importance of maintaining integrity, and the role of faith. Sean shares his experiences and anxieties about the future, while Dick reflects on his life journey, emphasizing the significance of trusting in God's plan.  Show Notes: 

Saying Yes to God: Harry & Staser 14.05.2025

Staser & Harry are our guests today on From the Eyes of Wisdom. Harry shares his journey, including his long marriage, career challenges, and the role of his faith in navigating life's ups and downs. Staser reflects on the pressures of modern youth and his aspirations for the future. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lDr7il 

The Role of Passion: Eva & Wayne 07.05.2025

How do we hold onto our passions in life? Eva shares her journey of discovering her love for history through her father's influence and a captivating teacher, while Wayne reflects on his extensive teaching career and the role of music in his life. The episode emphasizes the importance of community, the impact of music and worship, and the need to keep one's passions alive regardless of career path...

Relying on Hope & Trust in God: Jan & Makayla 30.04.2025

Jan & Makayla join us this week on From the Eyes of Wisdom with a conversation on the importance of wisdom, faith, and community. Jan shares her rich history in radio, her experiences growing up on a ranch, and the profound impact of a faith-based education. She recounts personal stories, including the tragic loss of her father, and how her faith provided comfort and guidance. Makayla reflects...

The Value of Being Present: Ellie & Barb 23.04.2025

We are back again with season 5 of From the Eyes of Wisdom and excited to introduce you to Ellie and Barb. Ellie discusses her college application process and career aspirations in medicine or law, while Barbara shares her life story, including her 63-year marriage, career, and faith journey. You will be inspired by the lessons of trust, kindness, and faith in navigating life's challenges. Show No...

Don't Fear Failure: Shirley & Isaiah 20.11.2024

In this episode, Sherri Lynn chats with Shirley, an 81-year-old retired nurse, and Isaiah, an 18-year-old senior aspiring to enter the nursing field. Shirley shares her extensive career journey, starting from her early interest in nursing at age 12, through various roles in orthopedics, pediatrics, ICU, and teaching. She emphasizes the importance of compassion, resilience, and the unexpected paths...

Being Faithful to God: Rosella & Goldie 13.11.2024

Goldie and Rosella join Sherri Lynn on this episode of From the Eyes of Wisdom. Rosella, an 18-year-old senior, shares her plans for a nine-month mission trip and her desire to stay in the mission field. Goldie, who has lived in various states as a pastor's wife, reflects on her life, emphasizing the importance of faith and God's guidance. She recounts personal stories of overcoming depression and...

The Faith Impact: Peyton & Jean 06.11.2024

This conversation in From the Eyes of Wisdom explores Peyton's aspirations in business and personal life, and Jean's experiences of marriage, missionary work, and the importance of being open to God's guidance. Peyton is a 16-year old student and Jean, is an 84-year old widow. Jean emphasizes the value of partnership, shared values, and spiritual alignment in marriage, and offers wisdom on maintai...

Intergenerational Wisdom: Linda and Vivian 30.10.2024

Linda, a retired librarian and author, and Vivian, a high school student join Sherri Lynn on this next episode of From the Eyes of Wisdom. Linda shares her journey from teaching to becoming a librarian, emphasizing her love for books and the importance of community and volunteering. Vivian discusses her experiences living with her grandmother, participating in a Serve and Learn trip in Seattle, an...

The Deeper Values of Life: Marvin & Kason 23.10.2024

We are back with a new season of From the Eyes of Wisdom where we pair experienced elders from CRISTA Senior Living with passionate high school students from King's Schools, fostering intergenerational dialogue. In this episode, Sherri Lynn hosts Marvin, an 86-year-old electrical engineer, and Kason, a 17-year-old student. Marvin shares his career journey, emphasizing the importance of balancing w...

The Surprises of Life: Dwight & Ethan 20.03.2024

Dwight and Ethan join us today to talk about the surprises life can bring. Where does faith fit in? How do we manage when the future seems so uncertain? Lean in for some wisdom about how God can use every unexpected circumstance and how we can walk through life confident in our faith. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TnC36v

Managing Difficult People: Robert & Peyton 13.03.2024

Listening is always the key to better understanding and learning. Peyton and Rob discuss her love of engineering and her passion to follow down that path. Rob shares wisdom for the people she encounters along the way and how to work with difficult people. Valuable advice for each of us. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TykFNw

Caring for the Undeserving: Janea & Savannah 28.02.2024

With a heart for caring and full of compassion, Janea worked in prisons with people that you might put in the ‘undeserving’ bucket. She tells Savannah about these incredibly impactful experiences while sharing wisdom for Savannah’s life of loving others. What can we all learn about caring for those around us? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3UQW3AH

Can You Disappoint God: Tom & Gabe 21.02.2024

We are back for season 3 of From the Eyes of Wisdom and are so excited to learn in this episode from Tom & Gabe. Tom has some powerful wisdom about how to work to live and not live to work. Gabe feels the pressure of living up to that societal pressure and asks "Can you disappoint God?" Don't miss this enlightening conversation. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3UFUJAA

Patience & God's Leading: Esther and Don 04.10.2023

Don, a retired doctor with 45 years of experience in the medical field shares his unconventional journey into medicine with high school student, Esther, which began with a scholarship that required him to serve in the military. He later volunteered as a health aide in a hospital, where he learned to empathize with patients and understand their concerns. Don also discusses his decision to work in m...

Camaraderie, Trust and Faith: Jinhan and Jerry 27.09.2023

Sherri Lynn hosts this week's conversation between Jerry and Jinhan. Jerry shares his experiences as a police officer and the importance of camaraderie, trust, and faith in God. He encourages Jinhan to let God lead his life and to value real-life relationships over digital ones. Jinhan fears not finding his purpose in life, which Jerry speaks into, sharing how he found purpose in his career as a p...

Unexpected Opportunities: Margarita & Nick 20.09.2023

Margarita, a former court interpreter, and Nick, a high school student interested in storytelling sit down together in this episode of From the Eyes of Wisdom. Margarita shares her experiences as an interpreter, including a tense situation where she had to interpret for a man who had given information about his drug-dealing brother. She also discusses her transition into writing and illustrating h...

Walking Through Challenges: Madeline & Therese 13.09.2023

In this episode host Sherri interviews Madeline, a retired military nurse, and Therese, a high school student interested in becoming a military nurse. Madeline shares her experiences of working in various nursing roles in the military, including in intensive care units, pediatrics, and operating rooms. She also discusses her time as a nurse recruiter and the importance of being flexible and adapta...

Glorifying God Through Music: Beth & Moriah 06.09.2023

Season 2 of From the Eyes of Wisdom is here! In our first episode Beth and Moriah connect over their shared experiences of using music for worship and connection. Beth talks about the importance of adapting hymns to different cultures and how she created a book to teach piano arranging to her students in Japan. Moriah, a high school student, shares her passion for performing arts and how it helps...

Bringing Joy Through Stories: Judie and Sam 07.06.2023

Judie's life was full of ups and downs as a military wife, providing her with opportunities to go to new places and meet people outside of her comfort zone. Living in Montgomery during a time of segregation, and fleeing dangerous situations during wartime were some of her challenges, while visits to the White House to assist the First Lady were some highlights. However, the focus is not on Judie's...

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