Passion Meets Purpose with Sarah Taylor
Episodes
"You're So Strong" with Leslie Harter-Berg
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Harter-Berg is a speaker, writer, owner of video production company Harter Creative, and founder of the nonprofit Vids for Wids, which creates ...
I Can Only Imagine 2 with Bart Millard
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bart Millard opens up about the deeply personal journey behind bringing his family’s story to life—first through the unexpected success of I Can O...
Faith, Friendship and Healing with Jake & Jeremy
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friends Jake and Jeremy both work at a gym and boldly share their faith throughout the day with any clients who want to know more! Join Sarah as Jake ...
Significance Over Success with Hope Darst
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hope Darst’s journey is proof that God can take our “Is it too late?” and turn it into something beautifully unexpected. She stepped into her mu...
Fearless & Faith-Filled FBI Agent with Mary Hudon Part 2
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning disclaimer for this episode. It's best listened to without little ears around, so put on your headphones as Mary discusses some more s...
Fearless & Faith-Filled FBI Agent with Mary Hudon Part 1
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning disclaimer for this episode. It's best listened to without little ears around, so put on your headphones as Mary discusses some more s...
Nothing He Can't Redeem with Carly Ann & Tassia Taylor
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the hardest beginnings lead to the most beautiful stories of redemption. Carly Ann Taylor’s journey from a broken childhood in Hawaii to f...
The Case for Miracles with Lee Strobel
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if miracles are more than just ancient stories—if they’re still happening today? Lee Strobel, once a skeptic and staunch at...
Purposely Presents: Luke - A 24-Day Journey to Christmas
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare your heart for Christmas by walking through the Gospel of Luke — one chapter each day. We're already a few days in, but it isn't too late to...
The David Movie with Writer-Director Brent Dawes
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brent Dawes is here to share his story of chasing creativity while staying true to faith, and navigating the messy but meaningful intersection of art ...
When Love Looks Like Leo with Rachael Lampa
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachael Lampa opens up about her journey of embracing her son Leo, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome. Through love, family support, and the joy Leo...
Embracing Joy, Grief, and Identity with Patrick Mayberry
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to live with purpose when life feels uncertain or painful? In this episode, worship leader Patrick Mayberry shares how his journey t...
Building Gods Kingdom with Tyler Mabry
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Mabry, an NFL veteran and free agent, shares how his faith in God and the power of scripture have guided him through challenges in his life and ...
Inspiring the Next Generation with Elevation Rhythm
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 “Go...
Big Jesus with Aaron Smith
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Smith of Upper Room Dallas shares his faith journey on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast. Despite early doubts, a spiritual experience inspired ...
Words Create Worlds with Aaron Smith
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Smith of Upper Room Dallas shares his faith journey on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast. Despite early doubts, a spiritual experience inspired ...
Establishing Home with Jean Stoffer
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Stoffer, designer and star of The Established Home, shares how her faith, family, and creative journey are deeply connected. Reflecting on her C...
Holy Ghost Mama with Sherri Lynn
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 perso...
He Can, He Will & He Wants To With Mia Fieldes
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Miracle Story with Songwriter Mia Fieldes
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mia Fieldes, a Grammy-nominated songwriter from Sydney, Australia, shares her remarkable life story and faith journey. Raised by a single mother who s...
Desperate with Jamie MacDonald
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie McDonald shares her profound journey through music, faith, and personal struggles. From her early love for singing to overcoming a tumultuous ch...
Live Fearlessly with Jamie & Donna Winship
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Winship is back, this time with his wife Donna, to share about Identity. A favorite guest of the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast, Jamie & Donn...
Bringing Peace to Conflict with Jamie Winship
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
He Has a Reason for Everything
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ap...
God Doesn't Call the Qualified, He Qualifies the Called with Emily Hutchinson
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Hutchinson, cookbook author and TV cookie competition judge, shares her journey of life after losing her daughter, and how she found solace in b...
Advent Blocks with Clayton Greene
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“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 B...
Dispelling myths about Family Homelessness with Derek Sciba - Part 2
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Scriba joins Sarah for part 2 of a conversation about homelessness. This episode will dispel myths about family homelessness as they dive into p...
Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness with Derek Sciba - Part 1
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Sciba has 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, including global relief organizations World Concern and World Vision. He is the curren...
One Village Transformed with World Concern
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Archer, Kelli Tolf and Doug Engberg join Sarah to discuss life changing transformation happening in villages "at the end of the road" - including...
Building Resilient Disciples of Christ with Jordan Gage
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 dow...
From Poverty to PhD with Margaret Kababu
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Intern Audrey's Extended Interview with Jamie & Donna Winship
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie & Donna Winship are always our most popular guests. We are excited to bring you this special extended interview from our Intern Audrey! Inte...
Live Fearlessly with Jamie & Donna Winship
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Winship is back, this time with his wife Donna, to share about Identity. A favorite guest of the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast, Jamie & Donn...
The Theology of Place with Jeff Neuenschwander
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Neuenschwander, pastor of Central Community Church in Seattle joins Sarah Taylor on this episode of the Passion Meets Purpose podcast. They discu...
Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself with Evan Craft
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Evan Craft, a musician and missionary, shares his journey of faith and purpose on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast this week. He discusses his upbrin...
The Joyful Minimalist with Kristin Green
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Passion Meets Purpose you are going to love hearing from Kristin Green! Kristin is a professional organizer, helping women declutter thei...
The Illusion of Control with AJ Strout Part 2
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
The Illusion of Control with AJ Strout Part 1
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 rece...
He Made Time For Me With Pat Barrett
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Purpose Doesn't Pause: Finding Freedom with Hope Reagan Harris
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
More Than This With CeCe Winans
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
CeCe Winans discusses her faith, family, and career in a conversation with Sarah Taylor on the latest episode of Passion Meets Purpose. CeCe shares ab...
Being ALL IN with Corey Kispert
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, glori...
She is Not Your Enemy With Jenn Schultz
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jenn Schultz joins Sarah Taylor on this episode of Passion Meets Purpose! Jenn aims to help women overcome comparison and embrace their unique identit...
Remaining Faithful in Difficult Times with Brian Bird
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Bird, a writer, producer, and media professional, discusses his journey in the entertainment industry. He emphasizes overcoming challenges and s...
Living A Purposeful Life with Jesse Bradley
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Bradley joins Sarah Taylor to discuss the importance of living a purposeful life and sharing one's faith. From being a professional athlete to b...
God Doesn't Call the Qualified, He Qualifies the Called with Emily Hutchinson
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Hutchinson, cookbook author and TV cookie competition judge, shares her journey of life after losing her daughter, and how she found solace in b...
He Has a Reason for Everything
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ap...
Advent Blocks with Clayton Greene
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"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 Block...
Imagine More with Stephanie Nelson "Coupon Mom"
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Taylor interviews Stephanie Nelson, author of the book "Imagine More". Stephanie shares her journey of turning her passion for using grocery cou...
Listening to God’s Voice with Megan Nilsen
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Nilsen joins Sarah Taylor on the Passion Meets Purpose podcast for an incredible conversation on listening to God’s voice. She launched her co...
From Scared to Called with Matt Hammitt
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Matt Hammitt it started when he was in 4th grade and was cast as a nervous, anxious kid in his first play. From that moment on God has been bringi...
It's About More Than Volleyball with Sarah Sponcil
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All Sarah's dreams were coming true but she still felt lonely. It simply wasn't enough. Sarah Taylor talks with USA Volleyball player Sarah Sponcil ab...
A Heart to Spread the Gospel Through Music with Jonathan Brown
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Brown is the President of Integrity Music Group and we welcome him to the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast today. A 27-year music industry veter...
Finding & Celebrating God in Nature with Eryn Lynum
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Master naturalist, Bible teacher and author joins Sarah Taylor for a conversation on how her passion for the Bible and nature have come together in a ...
Go Figure It Out with Page Turner
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Page is not a dream chaser. She's a dream catcher! Join Sarah as she and Page discuss how just :30 seconds of asking God first can save us years of he...
Being an Underdog with Jon Foreman of Switchfoot
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know it's a fun interview when it starts with a squeal of excitement. Join Sarah Taylor and Jon Foreman from Switchfoot as they talk about being a...
"Watch out for that Parking Lot!" with Melissa Gehrig
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
God spoke to her in the parking lot "This is what I've prepared you for." Hear Melissa's compelling story, and learn all about the transforming work o...
Heaven Changes Everything with Mike Weaver
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave is Sarah's guest today on the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast. He talks about the grief he experienced after the death ...
Bringing Peace to Conflict with Jamie Winship
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
"I Am Not Afraid" with Meredith Leatherwood, Mother of Children Who Attend The Covenant School
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She says that she is closer to God today than she ever has been. Mother of 3, Meredith Leatherwood, joins Sarah Taylor to talk about what she walked t...
Why How We Use Technology Matters Part 2 with Nathan Sutherland
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of Sarah's conversation with Nathan Sutherland of Gospel Tech. Why does how we use our tech matter? Continue the conversation with us!S...
Why Pairing the Gospel with Technology is Important with Nathan Sutherland
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does the Gospel have to do with our use of technology? Nathan Sutherland of Gospel Tech joins Sarah Taylor for a conversation about just that. Wh...
How Faith In God Allows Us To Follow Our Passions With Wyatt Martin
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pastor Wyatt is the lead pastor at Alderwood Community Church and he joins us today for a conversation about how faith in God shows us our passions so...
The Foundations We Build Our Lives on With Sherri Lynn
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Her name is Sherri Lynn. You might know her as the producer from The Brant Hansen Show. We are so excited to have her on the Purposely network, where ...
Redemptive Stewardship with Chuck Bentley
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
His name is Chuck Bentley and he's the CEO of Crown Financial Ministries. You've probably heard of him, and quite possibly are utilizing his sound adv...
Imagine Heaven With John Burke
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many Christians picture retirement and can save for it and sacrifice for it and work for it. But if you can't picture heaven, you're not gonna save...
Through The Eyes Of A Child With Sally Lloyd-Jones
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You ever had that moment where you're reading a book to a small child and all of a sudden you find yourself tearing up? That's the mark of a great chi...
Being Authentic And Real with Jordan Feliz
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Jordan Feliz and one thing we love about Jordan is that he is so honest and real. He says this, "I think people are so hungry for, fo...
A Letting Go Journey with David Leonard
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Leonard is a singer, songwriter and producer. Today this conversation is a good reminder to go. What is a dream that you have on your heart that...
Blaze A Trail - And Take Others With You With Tonie Christine
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Her name is Tonie Christine and her smile lights up the room. She is a photographer, entrepreunear and she loves talking about how she uses the gifts ...
Through The Lord, You Can Do No Common Act with Tauren Wells
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tauren Wells is a singer, song-writer, performer, husband, dad, and if you aren't familiar with him yet we are so excited for you to get to know him. ...
It’s Not “Us and Them” – We Are One People With Jeremy Reis
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Reis is with World Concern, and talks about his switch from corporate America to non-profit work. “I just want to raise as much money as I ca...
Fore! With Josh Baldwin
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
His name is Josh Baldwin. He's a songwriter, a worship leader, a husband, a father, as well as an avid golfer. Kind of a side note here, a disclaimer,...
Bringing People Together with the Gift of Laughter & Creativity with Witty Wears
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been at like a party or walking down the street and you see someone with a shirt that says something clever? And you giggle to yourself....
It Takes Grit with Rachel Lampa
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Her name is Rachael Lampa. She's going to be making new music and we're excited to talk about that. Plus, we'll dig into two nonprofits that are very ...
Coming to Jesus As We Are With Jaime Jamgochian
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jaime loves the Pacific Northwest, and you can often find her along the Kirkland waterfront, when she comes to visit. She is just such a thoughtful w...
Called to Encourage Gen Z with Ryan Kim
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Kim has a mission and a purpose to encourage Gen Z. Erica Parkerson (special guest this week for Sarah Taylor) conducted this interview and we wa...
What a Beautiful Name with Brooke Ligertwood of Hillsong Worship
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As if her gorgeous accent wasn’t enough of a reason to tune in, get ready for some beautiful wisdom within the first 30 seconds of Brooke’s answer...
Traveling through Life & The World with Matt & Josh of The Afters
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They started out working at a coffee shop singing out coffee orders when a customer told them they should start a band. This is how The Afters were bo...
A Love Story 3 Years In The Making With Taya
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to hear the love story (that took awhile!) from Taya and her husband, Ben. You will be so encouraged and built up when she talks about God a...
There's Grace in the Wilderness with Chris Cleveland of Stars Go Dim
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been plenty to complain about. There's been plenty of craziness. There's been plenty of hurt and pain and all of those things. But even in the...
Making Your Biggest Impact with Meredith Andrews
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Her name is Meredith Andrews. She is a worship leader, singer, songwriter and today she is giving us gems she's learned from intensive counseling. Fre...
God Can use Your Imperfections with Gary Thomas
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How often have you wanted to hear you don't need to be perfect or have it all together? Every day! On this episode of Passion Meets Purpose, Gary Thom...
My Journey to Music with Blessing Offer
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of his first dreams was to be Chuck Norris, but he ended up playing piano and making music. Blessing Offor is full of humor, warmth and humility a...
Using What You Are Naturally Good At For God with Michael Cochren of Cochren & Co
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cochran of Cochren & Co is our featured guest this week! We're exploring how to use the things that we're naturally good at, in order to give ...
My Healing Miracle From God with Katy Nichole
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Her song In Jesus' Name (God of Possible) is growing quickly with over 150 million impressions across social media! Sarah is so excited to introduce y...
The Joy Your Heart Was Made For With John Eldredge
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New York times bestselling author, John Eldredge join the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast today. You probably have a couple of his books on your shelf o...
How to Flourish With Mike Donehey
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Donehey (former lead singer of Tenth Avenue North) and all around amazing musician joins Sarah Taylor today. How do you know if you've found God'...
Put Your Kind Lips On with Josh Neumann
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
His name is Josh Neumann. He went from being in real estate to the founder of Kind Lips. They have an incredible mission donating 20% of their profits...
Every Industry is a Ministry with Megan Alexander
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"You are going to get a lot of no's in life...but you have to stay the course." Megan Alexander, of Inside Edition and UpTv's Small Town Christmas rem...
Salt Doesn’t Season Anything In The Shaker With Tasha Layton
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Her name is Tasha Layton. She has a powerhouse voice and an even bigger heart. She has circled the globe and only has one thing left on her bucket lis...
The Thanksgiving Song with Ben Rector
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Cause we made it through, I do believe, the longest year in history….thank God that it’s Thanksgiving Day” It’s time to meet the incredible...
Comedy & Music with Dave Barnes
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're not familiar yet with Dave Barnes and his music and comedy, then you may have been living under a rock, but that's okay. We're just going to...
The Powerful Story Behind Battle Belongs with Phil Wickham
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This laid back father of four shows you behind-the-scenes where he writes his songs, talks about camping with his daughters in a 40-year-old tent, the...
God Doesn't Break His Promises with Jeremy Camp
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Jeremy Camp. He is one of the most accomplished male artists in Christian music. Five certified gold albums, nearly 4 million a...
Keep Letting God Dip His Pen in Your Ink with Brandon Heath
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon says he wasn't used to generosity, but that's what helped launched his music career (thanks to Bob Goff!). Go behind the scenes into Brandon H...
When I Can't Pray I Sing with Jason Ingram
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often when you sing your favorite songs you may think of the vocalist. But there are so many people involved behind the scenes. Our conversation today...
A Season of Thankfulness with Mac Powell
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
His name is Mac Powell and you probably recognize him from Third Day where he was the front man for 25 years. Mac gets an Amazon delivery right in the...
Clinging to God in the Hard Places with Steven Curtis Chapman
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the one and only Steven Curtis Chapman joining us today on the Passion Meets Purpose Podcast. Sarah asks him about his book "Between Heaven & the...
Life & Legacy with Mark Canlis
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
His name is Mark Canlis of the esteemed Canlis Restaurant in Seattle. Mark talks about how he works in so much more than a restaurant. Canlis has fina...