Passion + Purpose Podcast

On this episode of the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Louie Giglio sits down with Tony and Lauren Dungy to discuss how to utilize your sphere of influence to do good and glorify God. Tony and Lauren share their passion for furthering the Kingdom mission by using what God has given them to bless others and advocate for those in need.  Tony Dungy is a former NFL coach, sports broadcaster, and bestsell...

“If God never did anything else for me, I’d still owe Him my life” – Rick Warren  In part two of this conversation on the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Pastor Louie Giglio and Pastor Rick Warren discuss the coexistence of purpose and pain and how to leverage your strengths and weaknesses for the glory of God.  Pastor Rick Warren is the founding pastor of Saddleback Church and best-selling author of...

“Pain is the price we pay for usability.” - Rick Warren To kick off season two of the Passion and Purpose Podcast, Pastor Rick Warren joins Pastor Louie Giglio to recount God’s faithfulness in some of the highest and lowest moments in his life.  Together, they have a conversation around a wide array of topics, such as the call to ministry, visibility, humility, and deep grief. This conversation is...

Tim Tebow rallies us around our collective macro mission, to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, as we faithfully pursue the micro missions that God uniquely designed for each of us. As long as we have breath, we have a purpose. —  Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. To experience Passion conference for yourself, v...

Levi Lusko empowers us with the call that God has placed on all of our lives—to go and make disciples of all nations. We are encouraged to gather and be invigorated by the scattering—starting in our homes and ending on our campuses. —  Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. To experience Passion conference for yourself, visit https://passionconferen...

Sadie Robertson Huff shares an impactful message on identity, reminding us that we are who God says we are, not what the world labels us. Once we understand the truth of who God is and who we are in His eyes, we are set free.  — Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. To experience Passion conference for yourself, visit https://passionconferences.com...

David Platt invites us into the stories of unreached people around the world, pleading with us to refuse to settle for a casual, comfortable, cultural Christianity. Instead, we are challenged to follow Jesus and let His worldwide plan of ransom and rescue dictate everything we think, desire, and do. —  Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. To exper...

Jackie Hill Perry teaches on the holiness of God through the book of Isaiah. Holiness finds its most precise definition in who God reveals Himself to be. We learn how His transcendence and His moral purity make Him Holy, Holy, Holy.  —  Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. To experience Passion conference for yourself, visit https://passionconfere...

Ben Stuart tackles the topic of anxiety, reminding us that we were made for one thing—to know, enjoy, and glorify God. Yet, distraction and anxiety can derail us from our God-given destiny. By beginning to understand how to cast our anxieties on Him, we can embrace His Word and leverage every breath to glorify Him.  —  Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atla...

Jennie Allen reminds us that there is healing in confession through connecting with people, connecting with God, and saying it out loud instead of hiding behind a wall of shame. Through Christ, we have been empowered to throw off the weight and sin that entangles us so that we can run the race that God has for us.  —  Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlan...

In the final session of Passion 2022, Louie addresses two foundational questions: Who are we? And why are we here? As we come to understand that God is the author and creator of our lives and that we are written into His story rather than our own, we can answer these questions of identity and purpose through Jesus.  —  Passion 2022 was held on January 2-3, 2022 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atla...

Louie Giglio introduces the talks from Passion 2022 with the world, calling all of us to live our lives for what matters most: bringing glory to Jesus.  —  With Passion City Online, you can join us every Sunday live at 9:30a and 11:45a, and our gatherings are available on-demand starting at 7p! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com  —  Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Passion...

Louie closes out this season of Back to the Benz by sitting down with four other team members who spearhead the Passion Movement: Shelley Giglio, Jonathan Sheehan, Misty Paige and Brad Jones. Together, they talk through what it takes to plan and execute a large stadium event like Passion 2022— zooming in on some of the specifics like choosing the size and location of a venue, and zooming out on th...

On this episode, Levi Lusko joins Louie as they explore what sets apart great preaching and how young communicators can continue to grow and learn in their craft. Pulling from past experiences of sharing at Passion, Levi walks through some of his process of prepartion and reminds us why stepping outside your comfort zone and trusting God is the best place to be. Throw in some thoughts on space and...

As this season of Back to the Benz rolls on, Louie sits down with Christine Caine to talk about fruitful purpose and the power of God that is still at work in this generation. Many of us can get caught looking back at what we’ve walked through, but God in His faithfulness is moving us towards a new day, inviting us into His Story. — Learn more about Christine Caine and her newest book, How Did I G...

As Louie continues the road Back to the Benz, he's joined by Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church D.C. Together, they talk about why every seat has life-changing potential at Passion 2022. But why is it important to be in the room? Because as Ben says, if you've only ever heard about Passion, it's similar to the difference between looking at a picture of the Grand Canyon and actually standing...

Louie opens up this new, 1.5 season of the Passion and Purpose Podcast with his good friends Sadie and Christian Huff. As Louie and Passion get ready to go "Back to the Benz", each conversation will feature a particular vantage point all geared towards what God is going to do at Passion 2022. In this episode, Sadie and Christian share what makes them so focused on cultivating a fervent faith and w...

Louie and his dear friends, Jay and Katherine Wolf, share hard-won wisdom on how to not only endure suffering but how to thrive and flip our pain into our platform. Filled with practical tips and powerful theology, this conversation will help each of us overcome hurdles and hardship as we learn to lean into God through it all.  -  To learn more about Jay and Katherine Wolf or to grab a copy of the...

Inspired by the book The Shard by Howard Watson, Louie gets practical on what it looks like to have a great vision that disrupts everything—until that vision becomes what people want to be a part of. Drawn from the life and work of Irvine Sellar, this episode explores the realities of reframing big problems into big possibilities and what it truly costs to create something that will stand the test...

We are hard pressed to go 3 seconds without thinking, so if we aren't aware or willing to take action, our thoughts will end up running our lives. To address this war in our minds, Louie Giglio sits down with Dr. Caroline Leaf to discuss how both science and Scripture point us towards eliminating toxic thoughts and building healthy mental practices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Louie Giglio is joined by Astronaut Shane Kimbrough, currently the only living American to have flown to space on three different spacecraft. In this conversation, Shane shares strategic ways to pursue big passions with intentionality, skill, and maturity. From Shane's unique vantage point, learn how to launch into your best next step. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

In this episode, Louie sits down with his better half, the one and only Shelley Giglio, for a rewarding and real glimpse into their story, their heartbeat, and their pursuit of the only name that truly matters: Jesus. Shelley gives great clarity around the idea of what it means to worship God and how we can practically and tangibly grow in wisdom as we deepen our pursuit of Jesus. Hosted by Simple...

How do you know which opportunities to say yes to and what paths to follow in regards to your gifting and talent? How do you discern the right ways to transform the skills that God has given you into kingdom impact? How do you not let those very talents draw you away and take you out of the local Church, which Jesus calls us to be rooted in and tethered to? Louie talks with chart-topping artist KB...

On this episode, Louie flips the script and invites good friend and leader Brad Lomenick in for an open interview about life, leadership, and the lessons that Louie has learned along the way. Full of insightful and relatable answers, Louie opens up about why he wrote Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table and what it has looked like for him to pursue his ultimate passion throughout his ministry...

Do you know why you believe what you believe? On this episode of the Passion + Purpose podcast, Louie and his guest Priscilla Shirer spend time talking about why it matters to really understand the Scriptures and to grow in our ability to know God and dwell in His Word. If you're wanting to step on to the front-line that God is specifically calling you to, this episode will help encourage, inspire...