Sometimes life gets in the way of podcasting and that’s OK. Don’t beat yourself up over it. My friend, Scott Roche helped me understand this after sharing a post on TikTok. I highly recommend that you follow him if you do anything creative. Sometimes the things that prevent you from podcasting are in your control and other times they’re out of your control. Whatever, the reason, it’s OK. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! If you’re listening in a new...

A quick check-in on how I’m doing with My 3 Words after one month. Also, some comments on checking in on our spiritual lives as well. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! If you’re listening in a new podcast app, hit that boost button and send me some Satoshis. Music: “Loopster” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

Despite being a podcaster since 2005, I still feel like I’m on the outside looking in. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! If you’re listening in a new podcast app, hit that boost button and send me some Satoshis. Music: “Loopster” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

I have a love/hate relationship with social media. Part of what I struggle with is which platforms I should invest in. The concept of “being everywhere” is hard to maintain when you’re a team of one. I’m at a point where I need to simplify my approach to social media and cultivate the platforms that yield the best results. For now, you can interact with me on the following social media platforms: Check out my latest podcasting project: Good News Pickleball...

My 3 Words is a yearly exercise to help people focus on three ways they can achieve their goals. For a better explanation of My 3 Words, check out Chris Brogan’s blog. He does a better job explaining it than I do. Embrace I’m embracing all aspects of who I am. In the past, I’ve shied away from sharing that I’m a Christian in other projects besides those directly related to Christianity. This year I’m going to lean into it, when appropriate. Cultivate I have a lot...

You may have seen me use the phrase or hashtag “Not an Influcer” in some of my social media profiles. Over the past year, however, I think I may have become a Christian influencer. I’m not sure I’m ready to embrace that moniker, even though I’ve been podcasting and using social media even longer since 2005. As much as it pains me to admit this, I’m an influencer. I may not influence many people or even influence the right people, but, I’m an influencer. More specifically, I’m a...

Love can be difficult to define but some friends and I did our best. Guests in this podcast: * Andy Fletcher * Chris Staron * Winston Crutchfield * Adam David Collings Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! If you’re listening in a new podcast app, hit that boost button and send me some Satoshis. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

What brings you Joy? Maybe it’s a baby’s smile or reading a good book. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! If you’re listening in a new podcast app, hit that boost button and send me some Satoshis. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

Where do you find peace? Is it at church, on a hike, or hanging out with friends and family? Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! If you’re listening in a new podcast app, hit that boost button and send me some Satoshis. Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

Every few years I like to record episodes in December about Advent. Advent is a special time of year for me because it leads up to Christmas and the New Year. This year I decided to ask people questions about the themes of Advent. Today’s question is: What gives you hope? Listen in to hear what friends and family had to say. Mentioned in the podcast: * Adirondack Christian Fellowship * Iron Sheep Ministries * Previous Advent...

Happy Halloween! This year I’ve decided to read Martin Luther’s 95 Theses posted on October 31, 1517, on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Other than a brief intro and outro, the 95 Theses are read without commentary. You can download a PDF, if you’d like to follow along. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

Do you like discovering new podcasts? Do you like podcasts that are produced by Christians and for Christians? Christian Podcast Trailers helps you find new and new-to-you Christian podcasts that encourage and inspire you to be more like Christ! Updated every weekday, you’re sure to find your next favorite podcast by listening to Christian Podcast Trailers. Learn more at strugglingforpurpose.com/trailers.

This is me trying to release a podcast without freaking out. Emotional Damage I was a guest on Christian Geek Central talking about Proverbs 5. Scrub to 30:58 if you want to get right to it. I’m hoping to speak at PODTalks October virtual event. Looks like a great line-up from what I’ve seen so far. SEARCHING FOR SPEAKERS: I am looking for experienced podcast guests and hosts to speak about podcasting on either side of the mic at my virtual event (PODTalks)...

I should have planned to release this podcast on my birthday last week. I wasn’t really thinking about my age leading up to my 50th birthday. Now that it has come and gone, I have some thoughts. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

I recently join Winston Crutchfield on his weekly Facebook Live, “Starman Talk”. He and I talked about the Lyrid Meteor Shower, the Space X Starship launch, and how science fiction has become science fact. Watch the full, unedited conversation. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

Struggling for Purpose explores the everyday struggles of a Gen X grandpa trying to follow Jesus. Through audio essays and occasional interviews, John Wilkerson shares his thoughts on faith, society, and geek culture. This summary is 100% free of A.I.

Since the dawn of podcasting, pundits and pros have predicted what the upcoming year will bring to the hobby/business of podcasting. I’m not going to do that. Instead, I want to share with you what I think my future looks like related to podcasting. Here it is in a nutshell: * Release one episode a month. * Use the “Episode Deck” from PodDecks when I can’t think of anything to talk about. * I might continue recording Here Comes the Sion. If you’ve...

Watching podcasters from around the world respond and react to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II got me thinking about how much podcasting is U.S.-centric. Hearing podcasters from around the world announce breaks and changes to programming got me thinking more about the global podcasting community. Check out James Cridland’s excellent podcast: PodNews. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify,...

It finally happened. After 12 years I stopped hosting my podcast with Blubrry. Before I get into the reasons why this happened I want to say that I’m not disappointed with what RawVoice offers to podcasters. I think they offer the best overall package one can get. You can get stats, media hosting, and even a website for one price. They also have some of the best support staff in the industry. Blubrry hosting is top-notch and for years they have been on the...

What’s the plan, Stan? In this episode of Struggling for Purpose, I lay out my sketchy plan to renew the podcast. Will it work? Will the cows come home? Will anyone even listen? Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite platform.

2021 is behind us and a new year is ahead. It’s easy to look back over the past few years and think, “Will this ever end?” I’m sure the Israelites felt that way when they wandered around a desert for 40 years. Jacob and Caleb must have been chomping at the bit to get into their promised land. My Three Words for 2022 Move – This was one of my words in 2019 and I need to revisit it this year. There’s a lot of stiffness in my life—physically, mentally, & professionally. The...

As I wind down this podcast, I decided to give Pod decks a try. I answer some of the questions found in the “Episode Deck”. You can check out my unboxing and review of Pod decks on my YouTube channel. Check out Paeter Frandsen’s podcast, Christian Geek Central. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite platform.

I’m ending Struggling for Purpose once I reach episode 50. Listen to hear why. Support the podcast when you buy me a coffee! Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite platform.

I started thinking about the recent events in Atlanta and it lead me down a bit of a rabbit-trail. I shared some thoughts on Christian nationalism, empathy for those who are hurting, and some general thoughts on the state of the American Church. I also announced the winner of THE RANK GAME giveaway. Here’s Chris Staron’s episode on Christian Nationalism Nick Cho’s recent Instagram post View this post on Instagram A post...