There is a rise in Christians exploring indigenous African religions and a lot more people worship ancestors. This can be a touchy subject for a lot of Black American descendants of slavery, but the Lord placed it on my heart to share about it in this episode. In this episode, I break down: Tradition The appeal of exploring indigenous African religionsThe worship of ancestorsSeeing and communicating with ancestors and what the Bible says about it Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/150 Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

What reiki and yoga and actually do to the body is very different than the physical things we feel. Reiki and yoga actually have serious spiritual consequences. I invited Naja Alston, a former certified Reiki practitioner, onto the show to give us insight into what happens when we engage in reiki and yoga. Naja grew up in a seemingly ordinary family. As a young girl, she displayed a fascination with the mystical and the supernatural, which eventually led her to explore the world of witchcraft. Drawn by the allure of secret rituals, divination, and the promise of hidden knowledge, she delved into the practices of the occult and various forms of modern witchcraft. Despite the darkness that often shrouded her path, Naja was a person of great curiosity and depth, seeking answers to life's mysteries through her unconventional spiritual pursuits. As Naja delved into the teachings of Jesus, she felt a profound shift within herself. She quickly began to distance herself from witchcraft and embraced a real relationship with Jesus, a life rooted in faith, hope, and the promise of eternal redemption. Today, Naja is an inspiring example of the power of God's transformative grace. She recently authored the book "From Witchcraft to Righteousness: A Journey of Redemption" which is a captivating narrative that reminds us all of the boundless possibilities of change and the indomitable strength of the human spirit when guided by faith and the pursuit of a higher purpose. In this episode, we discuss: The origins of reikiHow reiki is performed on someoneWhat reiki actually does to the bodyThe similarities between reiki and yogaThe spiritual consequences of yoga Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/149  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

This is the fourth episode in the Exposing Deception Series and we are more than halfway through the series! Crystals and sage are trend and they have been for awhile. The use of them has implications that many are unaware of.  In this episode, I break down: The popularity of using crystalsWhere burning sage originatedWhat the Bible says about crystals and sageThe deception in the use of crystals and sageThe spiritual consequences of using crystals and sage Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/148   Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Society does a great job of desensitizing us to how serious dabbling in zodiac signs, horoscopes, and angel numbers actually is. This stuff can seem innocent but I recently discovered how serious it really is. In this episode, I break down: Astrology and its rootsZodiac signs and the source behind themWhat horoscopes really areThe truth about angel numbersThe spiritual consequences of relying on these things as a source of revelation Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/147 Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

I am a deep music lover. I can listen to music all day. So, to see the shift in music is sad. Music has so many elements to it that the everyday person just isn’t aware of, yet they can still experience the consequences of. I know a lot of people who are fighting to receive revelation from God about their purpose. Some of them are fighting to hear God in general. They try seemingly everything they know to do but have heard nothing and they come to the conclusion that God isn’t speaking to them. While that isn’t true, it is what their experience leads them to believe. Nine times out of ten there is a block there. The enemy hates revelation so he does whatever he can to prevent people from hearing from and music is one of the things he can use. On top of that, he puts things in music that opens us up spiritually. So in this episode, I explore: Music and the power of itThe perversion of musicHow to decide what to listen toArtists every Christian should remove from their playlist Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/146  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

The spirit of deception is running wild in the world and I have been a prey to it recently. Exposing deception is high on God's agenda, so from the looks of it we have ourselves another series! On one occasion when the disciples were with Jesus, they asked him, “what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” The very first thing out of Jesus' mouth was, “Take heed that no one deceives you.” The disciples were asking for a sign of Jesus' return and he’s talking about deceit. He mentioned deceit two more times in his response. Thus, deception is a sign of the Lord's return.  It is not God's will that we be deceived, so this series will shed some light and truth on areas that are ripe for deception. This episode dives into the fundamentals of deception. In this episode, I break down: the definition of deception The goal of deception The fruit of deception and satan’s schemes What makes someone vulnerable to deception How to guard against deception Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/145  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

God gave me a powerful, prophetic dream about how serious the information is that I shared in the prior episode. I discussed the message in detail in the short bonus episode.

"If all you see is what you see, you will never see all there is to be seen."  Overcoming deception in 2023 looks very different than I ever would have thought. In this episode, I break down: Why I started evaluating my membership in Delta Sigma Theta in the first place, especially considering I had been a member for 15 yearsWhat exactly led me to revoke my membershipThe spiritual consequences to membership in sororities and fraternitiesWhy it was necessary to renounce and denounce the organization publicly instead of privately withdrawing my membershipResources for anyone who wants more information Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/144  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

Politics and Christianity are two things that society tells us should never be brought up in polite conversation. Well, in this episode Justin Giboney and I are diving into both topics and how they intersect. Justin is an attorney, political strategist, and ordained minister in Atlanta, GA. He is also the Co-Founder and President of the AND Campaign, which is a coalition of urban Christians who are determined to address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  The AND Campaign seeks to educate and organize Christians for civic and cultural engagement that results in better representation, more just and compassionate policies and a healthier political culture. Justin has served as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention and as the co-chair of Obama for America's Gen44-Atlanta initiative. Mr. Giboney has managed successful campaigns for elected officials in the state and referendums relating to the city’s transportation and water infrastructure. He’s the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction—The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and has written op-eds for publications such as Christianity Today and The Hill. In this episode, we explore: How Justin got involved in politicsThe origins of the AND CampaignHow Justin dealt with being put in positions that may compromise his religious beliefs for the sake of politicsThe most challenging part about being civically engaged as a ChristianWhy Justin believes Christians should engage in politicsHow Christians can get involved with civic engagementWhere Justin believes his purpose fits in all of this Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/143  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

I’ve been hosting live, virtual prayer calls. The audio in this episode is the audio from one of the prayer calls. During this prayer time, I sought God for a few things for you, including your purpose and coming against any hindrance or delay from you discovering and walking in your purpose. Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/142 Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Original music by Nathaniel Coe III

I am always encouraging you to send me any questions you may have about purpose or things that can effect your purpose. Every now and again I like to answer your questions live. This episode is a recording from our very first session where attendees can Ask Me Anything. In this episode, I answered questions about purpose, outdated friendships, and dating.  Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/141   Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

This is the third episode of The Summer Edit series. The Summer Edit is a collection of episodes that are more personal and intimate in nature. I won’t be doing much teaching in the way that I normally do, and because of that the episodes will be shorter. The Summer Edit allows me to take a bit of a break from teaching and interviewing. If you missed the first episode, it was about spiritual maintenance and my approach to it.  In this episode of the series, I want to share something that I know will be beneficial. My pastors preached a series called Limitless and it’s life changing if you really believe and apply it. One of the topics they covered during the series is a concept that I’ve been meaning to share with you for a couple years lol, so after church that Sunday I went ahead and put the episode on the calendar lol.  This episode chronicles my journey implementing what I learned. Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/140  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

This is the second episode of The Summer Edit series. The Summer Edit is a collection of episodes that are more personal and intimate in nature. I won’t be doing much teaching in the way that I normally do, and because of that the episodes will be shorter. The Summer Edit allows me to take a bit of a break from teaching and interviewing. If you missed the first episode, it was about spiritual maintenance and my approach to it.  In this episode of the series, I want to share something that I know will be beneficial. My pastors preached a series called Limitless and it’s life changing if you really believe and apply it. One of the topics they covered during the series is a concept that I’ve been meaning to share with you for a couple years lol, so after church that Sunday I went ahead and put the episode on the calendar lol. Nevermind the fact that I’ve pushed it back a few times. It’s here now. I took really detailed notes to share them with you in this episode along with some of my take on it.  Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/139  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

This is the first episode in The Summer Edit Series. The Summer Edit is a collection of episodes that are more personal and intimate in nature. I won’t be doing much teaching in the way that I normally do, and because of that the episodes will be shorter. The Summer Edit allows me to take a bit of a break from teaching and interviewing which is much needed. As for this episode, I figured it would be cool to start the series with an episode shedding some light into how the summer edit came about. Spiritual maintenance is becoming more of a thing these days and I am here for it. Here's my simple take on how to get in on the fun. Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/138 Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

One of the ways that God communicates with us is through dreams.  I did a little research on sleeping and a lot of sources report that we spend a third of our lives sleeping. Imagine God wanting to get a message to us and not being able to because we are asleep. He ain’t going for that! This is why dreams are so important. God uses dreams to get messages to us by speaking directly to our spirit. He bypasses our flesh and soul and speaks to us spirit to spirit.  This is why it is so important for us to write the vision as soon as we wake up and Nailah Shelton has a powerful, effective tool for accomplishing this. Nailah is the owner of Make it Plain. With a passion for helping believers understand and steward the way God communicates to them, she has centered her brand around creating resources to deepen intimacy while writing what they see and hear from the Lord. Nailah believes that God speaks to all of His children, and hopes to encourage believers to be confident in true sonship as they walk through this journey with Him.  In a time where many people are dreaming and hearing God more clearly than they ever have, Nailah is committed to creating tools and resources to help organize and record what God is speaking to you. When Nailah is not working on new products for her business, she can be found creating content on her personal Instagram page, baking, or salsa dancing! In this episode, we discuss: The importance of documenting your dreams and supernatural encountersHer experience with supernatural dreams, visions, and encounters from God The importance of documenting what God communicates to usHow Nailah was introduced to journaling How God communicated to her to create the journalLessons she learned during the process of creating her dream journalTips for how to start journaling your dreams, visions, and supernatural encounters with God Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/137  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

This episode of the podcast is unlike any other episode. In this episode, I am being interviewed. That's right, I'm under the microscope in this episode as a member of my ministry team asks me some of the top questions people have about purpose and my journey with purpose, specifically. In this episode, I break down: When God told me to start The Purpose CollectiveHow the creation of The Purpose Collective changed my lifeMy brand new Spiritual Gifts 101 MasterclassThe details on Positioned for Purpose AcademyThe growth and development of my Purpose Collective Ministry TeamWhat’s next for The Purpose CollectiveThe most challenging part about the journey so farWhat to do when feeling lost in your walk in purpose Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/136  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

This episode is a rewind to a previously released episode. It felt timely to bring it back. In this episode, I'm covering: The need to invest in your purpose,The three types of investments you will need to make in your purpose, andGuiding principles for your investments. In purpose and in life, there comes a point where what you need doesn’t match up with what you have, and you will have to decide whether to take the leap to invest in what you need. Register here for my new, FREE masterclass: Spiritual Gifts 101: Discovering our Powerful Supernatural Tools from Heaven Check out the episode show notes here: https://pavielle.com/063  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

God is the beginning, middle, and end of all of life. If we want to truly know who we are, who we were created to be, and what we created to do (that’s your purpose), then we have to get to know God intimately. One of the ways we accomplish this is by reading his word. When you know the word of God, you learn the will of God for your life. God revealed a part of my purpose to me through scripture and he speaks to us all the time through his word. This episode answers a common question that I am asked but I am rarely ever able to satisfactorily answer because the answer requires so much information lol. Now I can respond by directing people to this episode.  I initially was going to do a masterclass on it but I felt led to make it a podcast episode so that you can revisit it and have access to links for the tools I mention.  We are called to be interpreters of the Bible, which is very cryptic. Studying is the process we use to learn and interpret. In this episode I’m going to share some things that will help the scriptures come alive off of the pages to you. You’re going to see what you’re reading differently after this. In this episode, I break down: Why anyone should even study the bibleHow to decide what to studyTools for studying the BibleBible study tools that help you gather the information you want to studyThree easy, but effective bible study methodsImportant questions to ask when you’re readingGuiding principles for studying Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/134/ Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

God is the creator of the universe and everything in it which means he created us. If we want to truly know who we are and what we were created to do, then we have to get to know him intimately and that happens when we regularly commune with him. Our God is a god that still speaks and he wants to speak to you about your purpose. I know people often talk about hearing the voice of God but I think that can be misleading and it’s really because of the use of the words "hearing” and ‘voice.’ Those words imply that there is a sound and a lot of the communication God does with us has no audible sound.  But because people are looking to actually hear the audible voice of God, they miss God when he is communicating with them in other ways. God’s voice is expressed in other ways like peace, lack of peace or uneasiness about something, and many other ways.  In this episode, I’ll be discussing: Methods God Uses to CommunicateThings that can hinder your ability to hear from GodTips for listening for God Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/133  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

There are a lot of opinions about purpose circulating the internet streets these days. The opinions are catchy too because they center the person and not God. This episode is the first of our deeper exploration of purpose and spiritual growth. I figured I would do this little fun episode about my unpopular opinions which really aren't my opinions at all. They are my revelations from scripture. In this episode, I break down: What unpopular opinions are in general,My unpopular, controversial opinions about purpose, andSupport for my opinions Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/132  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast." Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!