Struggling for Purpose Podcast – Struggling for Purpose

John Wilkerson

Every day I struggle to follow Jesus. read less

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This Title Was Written Without the Help of A.I.

This Title Was Written Without the Help of A.I.

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.

Episodes

Sometimes Life Gets in the Way of Podcasting

Sometimes Life Gets in the Way of Podcasting

Sometimes life gets in the way of podcasting and that's OK. Don't beat yourself up over it.

Staying On Track

Staying On Track

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.

Feeling on the Outside

Feeling on the Outside

Despite being a podcaster since 2005, I still feel like I’m on the outside looking in.

My Love-Hate Relationship With Social Media

My Love-Hate Relationship With Social Media

Being everywhere on social media is hard to do when you're a team of one.

My 3 Words for 2024

My 3 Words for 2024

Embrace. Cultivate. Simplify.

Did I Become an Influencer in 2023?

Did I Become an Influencer in 2023?

I don't want to be a Christian influencer.

Love can be diffiuclt to define but some friends and I did our best.

What Brings You Joy?

What Brings You Joy?

What brings you Joy? Maybe it's a baby's smile or reading a good book.

Where Do You Find Peace?

Where Do You Find Peace?

Where do you find peace? Is it at church, on a hike, or hanging out with friends and family?

What Gives You Hope?

What Gives You Hope?

I asked friends and family what gives them hope. I found their answers fascinating.

Martin Luther's 95 Thesis

Martin Luther's 95 Thesis

95 Theses read without commentary. Happy Halloween!

How Do I Compete With Adam Curry?

How Do I Compete With Adam Curry?

I'm supposed to put something here that will make you click the link.

I'm 50 Years Old

I'm 50 Years Old

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

Starman Talk With Winston Crutchfield

Starman Talk With Winston Crutchfield

I joined 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

This Title Was Written Without the Help of A.I.

This Title Was Written Without the Help of A.I.

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.

My Future in Podcasting

My Future in Podcasting

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

How the Death of Queen Elizabeth II Changed My Perspective on Podcasting

How the Death of Queen Elizabeth II Changed My Perspective on Podcasting

Podcasters around the world had different reactions to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and it made me think about how much the industry revolves around the US.

Why I Stopped Hosting My Podcast With Blubrry After 12 Years

Why I Stopped Hosting My Podcast With Blubrry After 12 Years

After 12 years I stopped hosting my podcast with Blubrry. Let me explain why.

My Three Words 2022

My Three Words 2022

Move. Strengthen. Renew. #my3words

The Penultimate Episode

The Penultimate Episode

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".