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Uncommon Purpose

Uncommon Purpose

by Mandy Cooley and Stephanie Porter

Religion & Spirituality Relationships

Season 1

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Listen to a sneak peek of what you can expect from season one of the Uncommon Purpose Podcast!

S1.E1 | Welcome to the Uncommon Purpose Podcast

Co-hosts Mandy and Stephanie welcome you. Here they share their thoughts and hearts on themselves, each other and the origin of Uncommon Purpose Podcast. You will hear about how they met and bonded and the truths and values they are bringing to you, the listeners of Uncommon Purpose Podcast.

S1.E2 | Showing Up

Cultivate your uncommon purpose with Mandy and Stephanie as they talk through what it looks like to show up for yourself. They will discuss the following: HALTSB – Hindrances to be aware of Self-Care – The role self-care plays in showing up and why it’s so important to pursue Boundaries- How healthy boundaries impact the way we show up in relationships Resources: +The Enneagram Journey +The Enneagram Institute +1 Kings 19:3-7 +Ruth Haley Barton Podcast +Jamie Kern Lima Book: Worthy + Carey Nieuwhof Podcast Episode +Boundaries Book

S1.E3 | Curiosity

Mandy and Stephanie talk through curiosity as a virtue and relationship enhancer. Sharing ingredients of healthy curiosity as well as misconceptions surrounding being a curious person. Join them as they chat about: Curiosity as a skill to be valued and developed Curiosity pitfalls Practical examples of curious questions in different relationship situations. Resources: +Book: Safe People: How to Find Relationships that are Good for you +Question Behind the Question +1 Corinthians 13

S1.E4 | Living with Margin

What is margin? Mandy and Stephanie will talk through this concept, define it, share why it’s important and how one can start incorporating into daily life. They will touch on Margin as a wholistic self-care tool Acknowledgement of personal limits How ignoring the call for margin can have high cost Margin as a priority Healthy practices to honor commitment to margin Resources: + Margin by Richard Swenson + The Chosen + How to Create More Margin in Your Life by Michael Hyatt +Mark 2:27

S1.E5 | Stewarding Progress

Mandy and Stephanie talk about the benefits and blessings of progress as well as the contrasting costs to weigh in the pursuit of a balanced life. Today they share the following points: The need for discernment in progress consumption The value of self-awareness of intentions and motives Glorifying God in all things Questions to ask before consuming Rights vs. benefit Resources: + Margin by Richard Swenson +BEMA Podcast +I Corinthians 6:12-19

S1.E6 | Encountering God

Join Mandy and Stephanie as they explore the different ways to hear God and the different ways He speaks. They will discuss the following: The way it feels-mind, body and soul-when Gods speaks. How self-doubt affects hearing God Trusting yourself and your history with God Knowing the God who pursues What the quiet means Passion worship moment The Chosen The Story Psalm 23 Romans 5:3-5 1 Kings 19 Whisper by Mark Batterson Show quotes: “Experiencing God in the hard allows me to hold onto hope” Mandy “God is in the still small whisper-quiet yourself to hear Him.” Stephanie

S1.E7 | Apologies

Mandy and Stephaine share their thoughts on the challenging topic of apology. What it is and what it is not. Jump right in: What genuine apology looks and sounds like Apology as the access point to humility Shame- based apology vs. humility-based apology Important steps to making amends Dangers of over apologizing How awareness informs apology Resources: Psalm 51:7 Matthew 18:15-20 The 5 Apology Languages by Gary Chapman Apology Language Quiz Celebrate Recovery Life Recovery

S1.E8 | Withness

Mandy and Stephanie consider how living with one another in WITHNESS counteracts the fear of being alone, separation, and isolation. As well as how this messy value of withness brings incredible richness to this life. Talking through the following The important difference between withness and witness The impact of coming alongside others in life’s big moments Jesus in Withness When we don’t know what to say The Ministry of Presence Withness as a skill Resources The Chosen

S1.E9 | Celebration

Season One is complete!! Celebrate this exciting accomplishment with Mandy and Stephanie! They will share highlights from the season and what they have learned. Talking about: Challenges of this podcast endeavor How God showed up in this season What is coming for season 2!!! Resources: The Enneagram Journey The Enneagram Institute A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene H. Peterson

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