Welcome back to the Live to Die Empty Podcast szn 4. In this episode, I talk to Jamie Miller, mentor & founder of the nonprofit Project First in Pageland, SC. The purpose of mentorship is to educate, build up, guide, and pour into others and Jamie is the epitome of just that. Transitioning from corporate America to the nonprofit sector, Jamie had no idea how powerful, purposeful, and life changing her stepping into a position of mentorship would be. Take a listen to our conversation on purposeful mentorship and what happens when you allow yourself to be used as a conduit and vessel for God to display his desire for serving generations well. You can follow Jamie Miller at: Facebook: Jamie Miller Instagram: @xohellojamie Website Project F.I.R.S.T: projectfirstsc.com

In this episode, we talk with Minneapolis native, the Trap Evangelist herself Ms. Maya Marchelle about the crossover between faith and culture.  Listen here to our conversation on the importance of "the crossover" and how faith and culture creatives like Maya play a role in redefining what this will look like to the world. Maya's Socials: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/maya.marchelle/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3wGTKMG7-7m66cSyxqYHA Website:  https://www.mayamarchelle.com/

Most of us have our own idea of the keys needed for success. Then there are some of us who absolutely have no idea on how to define success for themselves.  Dexterity, Tenacity, and Audacity are three key elements to success especially after the shift that we have experienced as the result of a nationwide pandemic.  Whether we want to accept it or not, the world is changing!  It's time to be innovative, strategic, and most importantly, PURPOSEFUL! In this episode, we talk to entrepreneur, educator, author and enthusiast Natasha Alleyne about her new book "Having the Dexterity, Tenacity and the Audacity to be successful:  A guide to Fulfilling your Purpose."  Join us on this episode as we discuss finding freedom in discovering WHO you are and how to recognize what ignites YOUR passion and purpose so that you can live the fulfilling life that God has called you to live.   Remember this sis (and we can't forget the fellas), YOU are God's most precious commodity.  Nothing or noone can stop the plan that He has for your life! But YOU have to be willing to co-create with Him!  You were created to live a BIG life.  You deserve to live your dream! Find Natasha Alleyne's Socials at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nsalleyne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndalleyne593/ Find the book:  "Having the Dexterity, Tenacity and the Audacity to be Successful:  A Guide to Fulfilling your Purpose" https://www.amazon.com/HAVING-DEXTERITY-TENACITY-AUDACITY-SUCCESSFUL/dp/1950861473/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UDQWWD8W2THW&keywords=dexterity%2C+tenacity%2C+audacity&qid=1649348659&sprefix=dexterity%2C+tenacity%2C+audacity%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1

Relationships of any kind are difficult, but needed.  Why?  Because we were created to LIVE in and DO relationships!  We were created for relational interactions and community.  What God originally used in relationships to bless us, we can often view as a burden.  However, we cannot live life in disconnection because of our own misconceptions, negative experiences, and relational trauma.  You cannot do purpose alone or it truly isn't purpose! Join me for the first EPS of the new season as I talk with Pastor CJ Hoyle about why purposeful relationships are necessary in this life and how we create them for ourselves.   Connect with CJ at: Instagram:  @cj_hoyle Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lhoyle

 In this episode, we talk to Christian Creative, Founder & Creative Director of Kingdom Artistry Ministry & Fresh Hope Apparel as well as Podcast Host of Creatives In Christ Shalese Johnson about the intentionality behind your purpose pursuit. Intentionality is the key to our commitment to purpose. If you’re going to grow, you must do so with intent. It starts with your heart posture, your mindset, then it’s up to you whether or not you will execute and follow through in work and in faith! YOU are the one who MUST experience your own purpose journey accompanied by a God who has already written your destiny! So get up & LIVE on purpose for purpose! Be intentional. Be powerful. Be purposeful. Die EMPTY! Connect with Shalese at: Instagram:  @shalesejohnsohn Podcast:  https://creatives-in-christ.captivate.fm/ Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumjuVe-nsSM2blmLJrD-NQ

In this episode, we talk to Saved in the City Founder and Pastor Brittany D. Morton about the importance of being persistent in your purpose. What happens when obedience meets persistence? God will always get the glory! Even in the midst experiencing resentment, fear of rejection, or being faithful when it seems insignificant, we must understand that obedience is simply a seed sewn in faith even when you don’t want to be CHOSEN. So, stop trying to “have it all together” before God can use you. Get out of your own way and just show up! Head over to the Live to Die Empty podcast to listen to the incredible conversation with our girl Brittany D. Morton. You don’t want to miss this one! Connect with Brittany at: Website:  https://www.brittanymorton.com/ Saved in the City Website:  https://www.savedinthecityonline.org/ Brittany's Socials:   IG: https://www.instagram.com/brittanydmorton/ FB:  https://www.facebook.com/brittanydmorton/

In this episode, we talk to Rolanda Sue, Site Director of Urban Promise Charlotte, NC.  Sue takes us on a journey to her purpose of mentorship and discipleship.  Sue reveals the importance of being obedient and intentional while on the journey to identifying purpose and how purpose has already set us apart because we are already CHOSEN by God.   SZNs of Love (Rolanda's Book):  https://www.amazon.com/SZNs-Love-Rolanda-Sue-ebook/dp/B084TB8QKL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=SZNS+of+love&qid=1617197171&sr=8-1 SZNs of Love (Spoken Word Album): https://www.amazon.com/Szns-Love-Fall-Ro-Sue/dp/B08NXP7WGP/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=SZNS+of+love&qid=1617197171&sr=8-2 Rolanda's Socials: FB:  https://www.facebook.com/rolanda.sue Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ro.suee/

What do you do when the unexpected ebb & flow of life changes the course of your journey at an early age only to find that it was & still is for the preparation of your purpose? You endure. You keep pushing. You not only pray until something happens, but you persist until YOUR success happens! Join me on Episode 1 (Szn2) of the Live to Die Empty Podcast as I talk with wife, mother, and IT Project Manager-Cameron Peyton about how her faith has been an anchor in the midst of enduring and pushing through purpose.

On this episode, we talk with Mother, School Counselor, and Trauma and Resiliency Educator Eulanda Thorne about her fight to flourish in the midst of trials and unforeseen pain.  Listen to how she uses her purpose and influence to empower others and encourage us to stay in the fight despite the enemy's plot to take you down.   You can find Eulanda on: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/eulanda.mahone

Making an idol of religion is the most dangerous place to be and exactly how this nation has operated for so long.  Now, it is catching up with us, having a "form" of godliness, but no power.  So, what happens to the world when the approach to religion overrides pursuing a TRUE relationship with God?  Exactly what we currently see:  division, deception, and pride.   Head over to the Live To Die Empty Podcast and listen to how I shed light on how so many hide behind the Christian title, but are really driven by legalism and what benefits them.  THIS is the world we live in.   *Book Recommendation:  Jesus>Religion-Why He is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough x Jeff Bethke