The Purpose Effect

In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha shares raw, honest insights on personal growth, faith, and living with intention and purpose. Fresh off an inspiring leadership conference in Nashville, Alesha dives into the power of embracing discomfort, overcoming hurdles, and trusting God's process even when it's hard. Discover why comfort is often the enemy of your calling, how the w...

Are you in a wilderness season — feeling weighed down, overwhelmed, and like there's no end in sight? You're not alone. In this powerful Rise and Thrive Friday session, Alesha Limbo gets raw and real about navigating life's toughest seasons with faith, intentionality, and trust in God's process. Instead of rushing through the wilderness to get to the "promised land," she challenges you to slow dow...

What if the wilderness isn’t where God sent you to punish you—but where He brought you to prepare you? This week on The Purpose Effect, we’re talking about the wilderness. And I’m not talking about trees, mountains, and being physically lost. I’m talking about those seasons when life gets wild, uncomfortable, uncertain, and difficult—the places where everything you thought you could depend on star...

Are you feeling stuck, alone, or like life is one constant uphill battle? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives deep into what it truly means to walk through the wilderness — and why God doesn't just permit those seasons, He leads you into them on purpose. Drawing from the powerful stories of Moses, Joseph, King David, and Elijah, Alesha unpacks how God uses seasons of struggle,...

In this episode of The Purpose Effect, hosts Alesha and David get real about the difference between knowing of God and truly experiencing Him. David joins from Nashville where he's attending a Christian men's symposium, and the conversation takes a powerful turn — covering what it means to live openly as a Christian without being overbearing, why authentic faith changes your life rather than just...

There are moments in life when we feel weak, overwhelmed, and completely unequipped for what stands before us. Those moments often feel like failure—but what if they’re actually invitations? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, I share a very personal journey through grief, vulnerability, and faith. Reflecting on Paul’s “thorn in the flesh,” David facing Goliath, and the incredible gift of God’s...

Are you going through life on autopilot — reacting to circumstances instead of intentionally creating the life God designed for you? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives deep into three powerful shifts that will help you break free from fear, self-doubt, and a victim mindset. Alesha opens up about her own struggle with fear of failure — how it silenced her ability to dream big...

What if the fun you've been chasing is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David get real about the difference between shallow, surface-level fun and the deep, purpose-driven joy that God designed for us. From Bible verses losing followers to Alesha's book landing in New Jersey bookstores, they share personal stories, honest laughs, and powerful truths abo...

Evolution, Trust in God: Grab a Gear and Hang On. In this episode of The Purpose Effect, we talk about what it looks like to let God evolve your life—shifting your priorities, your friendships, and your definition of “fun”—and then grab a gear and hang on as He takes you somewhere new. I share honestly about: Moving from a life centered on fun and comfort Realizing how much my circle was shaping m...

What does it look like to say yes to God even when it makes zero sense? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha sits down with Lisa — a mom of four, grandmother of nine, and all-natural ingredient specialist — whose story will challenge everything you think you know about faith, purpose, and trusting God in the deep seasons. Lisa shares how a painful divorce and clinical depres...

We made it to 100 episodes! 🎉 In this milestone celebration, hosts Alesha and David take a look back at how The Purpose Effect was born — from a chance meeting at a Vegas conference to a five-day stay on 76 acres in South Dakota — and how God orchestrated every step of it. In this episode, we get raw and real about what it truly means to live a life of purpose — not the lukewarm, Sunday-morning-o...

In episode 199 of The Purpose Effect, host David Rosenfeldt opens up about a bittersweet season of life where deep growth, grief, and resilience are all happening at once. Fresh off shoulder surgery and reflecting on more than a decade of personal transformation—weight loss, lifestyle change, and spiritual awakening—David shares how God has continually invited him to grow, not just physically and...

Are you struggling to find your purpose — or afraid to surrender it once God gives it to you? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives deep into the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1 and unpacks powerful, life-changing lessons on faith, prayer, surrender, and trusting God's plan even when it's hard. Hannah's story is one of the most relatable in all of Scripture — a woman in pain, cr...

What burdens are you carrying that God never intended for you to bear? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, David Rosenfeldt shares a deeply personal reflection on recovering from shoulder surgery, navigating business challenges, and learning to release emotional and spiritual burdens to God. Inspired by a powerful exercise at a Rise Leadership retreat, David explains how the "rocks" we carry re...

What if the most important question after graduation isn't what you're going to do — but who you're going to become? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alicia Limbo shares the commencement speech she delivered to the Spearfish High School Class of 2026 — a raw, honest, and inspiring message about three words that can change your life: awareness, intention, and purpose. You'll lea...

In this episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David get real about what it truly means to live as a follower of Christ — beyond Sunday morning and beyond religion. Fresh off his first physical therapy appointment post-surgery, David shares how even recovery is a lesson in leaning into the uncomfortable for growth. The conversation dives deep into why so many Christians aren't experiencing the...

In this inspiring episode of The Purpose Effect podcast, host Alesha sits down with her longtime friend Brianne Alley to talk about living with cerebral palsy, overcoming disability, and discovering God's purpose in the struggle. Brianne shares her raw, honest journey — from growing up feeling different, to embracing her disability as a God-given gift. She opens up about the emotional and physical...

We all have habits we didn't choose — reactions we've rehearsed for decades, impatience we can't shake, tempers we thought we'd tamed. In this episode, Alesha and David get raw and real about the ongoing work of becoming who God designed you to be. From shoulder surgery to spiritual surgery, they explore how human nature, lifelong habits, and the enemy's distractions conspire to keep us from livin...

In this episode of The Purpose Effect Podcast, host David Rosenfeldt shares a powerful, faith‑based reflection on health, wealth, and healing from a Christian perspective. Speaking candidly about his recent shoulder surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, and his journey with type 2 diabetes, keto, and the carnivore diet, David reframes what it really means to be “wealthy.” Instead of chasing money, status...

Are you just floating through life, reacting instead of living with intention? In this episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha dives into one of the most important—and overlooked—habits of purposeful living: self-examination. Inspired by Psalms 139, Alesha shares practical, real-life strategies for how to pause, peel back the layers, and examine what's really driving your emotions, your frustra...

In this special Saturday episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha shares a raw and honest look at the overwhelming seasons of life — from land development challenges to managing rentals, family, and ministry all at once. Drawing from Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 40:31, and Psalms 46:10 and 62:1, she unpacks what it really means to bring your burdens to God and find rest — not by ignoring the hard, n...

What does it really mean to fear God — and why does it actually set you free? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, Alesha and David dive deep into one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith: the fear of the Lord. Discover how a healthy reverence for God's power and majesty leads to deeper trust, greater peace, and a life lived with real purpose and intention. David sh...

What if the reason you're feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from God's promises comes down to one missing piece — the fear of the Lord? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha pulls back the curtain on her own faith journey and shares a raw, vulnerable message that could completely transform how you experience God. She dives deep into what it truly means to fear God — not...

What happens when God keeps downloading wisdom to your heart — but fear holds you back from sharing it? In this powerful episode of The Purpose Effect, host Alesha sits down with her longtime friend Talia for a raw, honest conversation about pursuing God passionately, stepping boldly into your calling, and learning to hear His voice clearly. Talia shares her 30-year faith journey — the hard season...

David explores how perseverance, godly perspective, and living on purpose transform suffering into hope, healing, and daily faith-filled action. Episode Summary (Show Notes) In episode 185 of The Purpose Effect, host David Rosenfeldt gets real about walking through a hard season and what it actually looks like to persevere with a godly perspective. Drawing from Proverbs, Isaiah, Romans 5:3–4, and...