Elevation Rhythm’s Nate Diaz and Josh Holiday sit down to talk all things music, faith, and purpose. They dive into the story behind their hit “Goodbye Yesterday” and how it’s been touching hearts around the world. From youth camps to packed concerts, they share how their songs are helping young people experience God in powerful ways. For them, it’s all about blending creativity and faith to inspire the next generation. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lvOfhT
Jul 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 97
Aaron Smith of Upper Room Dallas shares his faith journey on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast. Despite early doubts, a spiritual experience inspired his book Big Jesus, which challenges traditional views of Jesus. He reflects on childhood struggles, a healing vision, and the power of words—shaped by his grandmother’s influence—to transform identity and faith. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4l2z93g
Jun 18, 2025•15 min•Ep. 96
Aaron Smith of Upper Room Dallas shares his faith journey on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast. Despite early doubts, a spiritual experience inspired his book Big Jesus, which challenges traditional views of Jesus. He reflects on childhood struggles, a healing vision, and the power of words—shaped by his grandmother’s influence—to transform identity and faith. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4kHUrTK
Jun 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 95
Jean Stoffer, designer and star of The Established Home, shares how her faith, family, and creative journey are deeply connected. Reflecting on her Christian roots and motherhood, she highlights the beauty of God’s timing and the power of restoration—both in homes and in life. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3H4eq0e
May 21, 2025•43 min•Ep. 94
Sherri Lynn's book, "Holy Ghost Mama: 21 Old School Lessons That Saved My Life," honors her mother, Miss Bev, and the wisdom she shared. Through personal stories, Sherri illustrates how her mother's faith and guidance influenced her life, highlighting Miss Bev's deep listening, generosity, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. She talks about moments of divine intervention and prophetic words, blending humor and poignancy, underscoring the power of a mother’s prayers. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4iFOv...
May 07, 2025•29 min•Ep. 93
We're back for part 2 with Mia Fields. Sarah Taylor and Mia Fieldes explore faith, disappointment, and the power of testimony. Mia shares her personal journey of overcoming disappointment, particularly in relationships, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's promises. What is the significance of waiting on God's timing, taking action in faith, and looking for evidence of God's work in our lives? Mia's story illustrates how God custom-makes blessings for us and encourages listeners to...
Mar 19, 2025•32 min•Ep. 92
Mia Fieldes, a Grammy-nominated songwriter from Sydney, Australia, shares her remarkable life story and faith journey. Raised by a single mother who struggled with substance abuse, Mia and her sisters found solace and support through the Salvation Army, which introduced them to God and the church. Mia's story is a testament to the power of faith, resilience, and the belief that God orchestrates every detail of our lives for a greater purpose. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4kmu06E
Mar 05, 2025•30 min•Ep. 91
Jamie McDonald shares her profound journey through music, faith, and personal struggles. From her early love for singing to overcoming a tumultuous childhood, Jamie recounts how she rediscovered her passion for music and her faith in God, and her experiences in Africa, where she witnessed miraculous healings, transformed her understanding of faith and purpose. Ultimately, her story is one of redemption, healing, and the power of music changing lives. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4if3nij
Feb 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 90
Jamie Winship is back, this time with his wife Donna, to share about Identity. A favorite guest of the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast, Jamie & Donna are founders of Identity Exchange - providing resources to help you live fearlessly in your true, God-given Identity. Join Sarah and the Winship's in a conversation about how you can hear from God, ask Him questions like "What do you want me to know?" and "What do you want me to do?" - a DO NOT MISS episode Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4hb3Qlg...
Feb 05, 2025•32 min•Ep. 89
It's Jamie's fault we needed a part 2 because he has so many amazing stories. We've been talking about how God has better blueprints than we could ever have for ourselves. We need to have a higher view of safety. If we can teach our kids to hear from God and know who they are then they can go anywhere. This is a must listen part 2 interview with Jamie Winship! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4g0b8XI
Jan 22, 2025•35 min•Ep. 88
Special note: If you have young kids in the car, we recommend putting those ear buds in for this episode as there are some topics that might not be appropriate for young ears. Geneva shares her story of overcoming addiction and abuse. She became pregnant at 16 and dropped out of high school, leading to a life of drug abuse and domestic violence. After serving a 30-month prison sentence, Geneva found faith and redemption. She joined the recovery program at Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission’s Hope Pl...
Dec 25, 2024•39 min•Ep. 86
Emily Hutchinson, cookbook author and TV cookie competition judge, shares her journey of life after losing her daughter, and how she found solace in baking. Even in times of disappointment and heartbreak, you can trust in God's timing. He has great plans for you, where your dreams can come true. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/49wJT5f This podcast is powered by Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. For more information, go to ugm.org
Dec 11, 2024•30 min•Ep. 85
“You say Christmas is all about Jesus, but it seems like its only about presents” was the catalyst for Clayton and his wife to create The Advent Blocks. Show Notes:
Nov 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 84
Derek Scriba joins Sarah for part 2 of a conversation about homelessness. This episode will dispel myths about family homelessness as they dive into personal stories and insights, a discussion on empathy and community involvement as we all link arms to tackle homelessness. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ZmRAIl
Sep 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 83
Derek Sciba has 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including global relief organizations World Concern and World Vision. He is the current Executive Director of Vision House, which provides transitional housing and services to help break the cycle of homelessness for families with children. Derek loves the work of Vision House because it’s not transactional—it’s empowering, personal and addresses core problems that lead to housing instability. Earlier in his career, Derek worked as ...
Sep 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 82
Nick Archer, Kelli Tolf and Doug Engberg join Sarah to discuss life changing transformation happening in villages "at the end of the road" - including Bangladesh, South Sudan and Kenya. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ABnuqo
Aug 21, 2024•34 min•Ep. 81
Jordan Gage is the Head of Schools at Kings Schools, part of the CRISTA Family of Ministries. As CRISTA celebrates 75 years of ministry, Sarah sat down with Jordan to discuss the impact Christian Education has in the lives of students. Jordan shares how his own upbringing taught him the impact coaches and teachers could have on individual students. Listen in for a fun and engaging conversation about building resilient disciples of Christ in our next generation! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3WTvcVz...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 80
She is a Kenyan woman who overcame poverty and orphanhood to earn a PhD in food security. Dr. Margaret Kababu credits her success to the kindness of individuals who helped her throughout her education. She now serves as a professor and volunteers with WorldCOMP Kenya, focusing on conflict resolution and support for impoverished children. Her message is is a powerhouse of inspiration, shining a light on the impact of giving back, even in small ways. Show Notes:
Jul 24, 2024•37 min•Ep. 79
Jamie & Donna Winship are always our most popular guests. We are excited to bring you this special extended interview from our Intern Audrey! Intern Audrey takes the mic - and shares with Jamie & Donna Winship about Original Design. Enjoy their conversation! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4cRlZ59
Jul 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 78
Jamie Winship is back, this time with his wife Donna, to share about Identity. A favorite guest of the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast, Jamie & Donna are founders of Identity Exchange - providing resources to help you live fearlessly in your true, God-given Identity. Join Sarah and the Winship's in a conversation about how you can hear from God, ask Him questions like "What do you want me to know?" and "What do you want me to do?" - a DO NOT MISS episode Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3L1k0iA...
Jun 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 77
Jeff Neuenschwander, pastor of Central Community Church in Seattle joins Sarah Taylor on this episode of the Passion Meets Purpose podcast. They discuss the theology of place, the importance of understanding one's identity in God, and the power of living and serving from a place of knowing who you are in Christ. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/45d1a1i
Jun 12, 2024•37 min•Ep. 76
Evan Craft, a musician and missionary, shares his journey of faith and purpose on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast this week. He discusses his upbringing in Southern California, his passion for music, and his calling to serve in Latin America. You will be encouraged to follow your calling, trust in God's provision, and to show compassion and grace in all situations. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3R6Dwhk
May 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 75
This week on Passion Meets Purpose you are going to love hearing from Kristin Green! Kristin is a professional organizer, helping women declutter their closets and homes using a minimalist approach. She believes that having less physical clutter can lead to emotional freedom. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and language in the decluttering process! Creating order out of chaos is a way she reflects God in her work. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ydJ4zQ
May 15, 2024•44 min•Ep. 74
Part 2: AJ Strout has worked in the Music Industry for decades, with artists such as Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North and Brandon Heath. AJ recently lost her husband, Steve Strout, to cancer and is now raising their three children on her own. AJ shares about how she's seen Gods love for the orphan and the widow, how He's in so many of her details, and why she has more hope than ever today. This episode is a powerful one for anyone of us who struggle with control and trust. Show Not...
May 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 73
AJ Strout has worked in the Music Industry for decades, with artists such as Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North and Brandon Heath. AJ recently lost her husband, Steve Strout, to cancer and is now raising their three children on her own. AJ shares about how shes seen Gods love for the orphan and the widow, how He's in so many of her details, and why she has more hope than ever today. This episode is a powerful one for anyone of us who struggle with control and trust. Show Notes: https...
Apr 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 72
Pat Barrett is an Enneagram 7 which means... he likes to have FUN! Always quick with a joke and ready for an adventure (or brunch), Pat sits down with Sarah with his guitar in hand to talk about the songwriting process. He's joined by his buddy Benjamin, and together they share the story of how Pat led Benjamin to Christ. It's a powerful moment you won't want to miss. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3VHTj9k
Apr 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 71
In the same week that Hope accepted her dream job, she also discovered the exciting news of being pregnant. Hope thought her life purpose was coming together. Fast forward to six weeks postpartum, and Hopes purpose seemed to come to a screeching halt. She had a traumatic birth experience 3, suffered from postpartum depression and walked away from the career she had worked so hard for. She felt stuck, confused and purposeless. Please enjoy this episode as Hope shares from her heart about how she ...
Mar 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 70
CeCe Winans discusses her faith, family, and career in a conversation with Sarah Taylor on the latest episode of Passion Meets Purpose. CeCe shares about her profound devotion to Jesus and how her faith has been a guiding force in her life. She reflects on her childhood in a big, religious family, and how her parents' commitment to God influenced her. You'll love her new song, "That's My King," and the insights she shares about it. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/43lcRSV
Mar 06, 2024•24 min
Working in a field that doesn't leave room for rest, means Corey Kispert has to find it in other ways. How does he give his all to the platform, glorify God and not lose himself? Join Sarah Taylor & Corey Kispert on this week's episode of Passion Meets Purpose. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SJ7PKZ
Feb 21, 2024•35 min•Ep. 68
Jenn Schultz joins Sarah Taylor on this episode of Passion Meets Purpose! Jenn aims to help women overcome comparison and embrace their unique identities. Comparison often stems from insecurities and a scarcity mindset, which can lead to feelings of rejection and inadequacy. It is essential to understand your identity in God, set boundaries, and cultivate an abundance mindset. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wfMpNJ
Feb 07, 2024•49 min•Ep. 67
