https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast daily 0.75 2025-10-05 https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/small-things monthly 0.5 2025-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1753310816032-A1WBWDJJVPXRFDAHTD83/tom-parsons-pVmjvK44Dao-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 24: God is in the Small Things - Episode Summary: In this episode, Rick and Eric discuss how God is in the smallest acts of kindness—whether it’s a smile, a kind word, an encouraging conversation, or holding the door for a stranger. These everyday moments may seem simple or insignificant, but they can have a profound impact on people's lives. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/rest monthly 0.5 2025-07-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1748997514593-XAGZGXIFRJMU1L1XOUEA/fohkist-photography-Y1gBZbB_5bA-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 23: Importance of Rest - Episode Summary: Resting both externally and internally is essential to living out your purpose and following Jesus. Listen in as Rick and Eric unpack this topic of rest and why it is so important for you. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/leading-at-home monthly 0.5 2025-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1743558158887-KIMMIAF8XB9PVVG7ERC8/kevin-delvecchio-7noZJ_4nhU8-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 22: Leading at Home - Episode Summary: Leading at home is not easy, but with the Holy Spirit’s help, we can make a positive and eternal impact on those we love the most. In this episode, Rick and Eric share their struggles and wisdom from the years they have led their families. Tune in to learn how you can make a positive impact on your family. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/your-identity-matters monthly 0.5 2025-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/4451c30a-8b12-42a0-bd25-d6d542e298cd/Image+3-4-25+at+8.50%E2%80%AFPM.png Podcast - Episode 21: Your Identity Matters - Episode Summary: Do you know who you are? What does God think about you? Why do these questions matter? In this episode, Rick and Eric unpack why our identity matters, and how we can shape our identity to be healthy, true, and immovable. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/defeating-enemies-part-2 monthly 0.5 2025-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1739030885026-7Z19AKX5H6CH0Z21J4L4/nikola-knezevic-Q3JcLtECTtE-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 20: Defeating the Enemies of Purpose - Part 2 - Episode Summary: We are battling to live out our purpose. In this episode, Rick and Eric discuss the last 2 of the 5 main enemies that hinder us from attaining our purpose and how to overcome them. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/defeating-enemies-part-1 monthly 0.5 2025-02-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1736815098603-ZMHKD7FX8RZMYXPHVLOA/johann-walter-bantz-Clv9DfJLwac-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 19: Defeating the Enemies of Purpose - Part 1 - Episode Summary: We are battling to live out our purpose and in this episode, Rick and Eric discuss 3 of the 5 main enemies that hinder us from attaining our purpose and how to overcome them. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/episode-18-how-worship-empowers-purpose monthly 0.5 2025-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1728008553907-HL1P19MBBEKVK9X57T1T/guillaume-de-germain-rEVQCk1dqrA-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 18: How Worship Empowers Purpose - Episode Summary: One of the ways we worship God is through singing, music, and words of praise and adoration. In this episode, Rick and Eric share how worship fuels and empowers us to live out and attain God's purpose for our lives. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/simplifying-leadership monthly 0.5 2024-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1725583288348-7IWAPO5TCIKKXMFJ4KIB/marketing-department-JSdhA2D_rug-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 17: Simplifying Leadership - Episode Summary: Leading people is challenging and can be overwhelming. In this episode, Rick and Eric simplify leadership to 4 main elements to help you be an effective leader and live out that aspect of your purpose. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/cultivating-community monthly 0.5 2024-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1722721120857-CE0HSSLL9B4284HV5XPL/matheus-ferrero-TkrRvwxjb_8-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 16: Cultivating Community - Episode Summary: Do you have a community? Are you cultivating that community? In this episode, Rick and Eric discuss why we should cultivate community, some practical ways how to cultivate that community, and some things to consider when doing this. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/making-good-decisions monthly 0.5 2024-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/51a2746d-c9ba-4228-a659-946f0847951e/vladislav-babienko-KTpSVEcU0XU-unsplash.png Podcast - Episode 15: 7 Steps to Making Good Decisions - Episode Summary: Our decisions play an enormous role in the quality of our lives and how we live out our purpose. In this episode, Rick and Eric discuss the 7 steps to help you make wise decisions and live your best life. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/calming-the-chaos monthly 0.5 2024-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1717552341222-IW55O342NEAKU4L683SR/aaron-burden-4eWwSxaDhe4-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 14: Calming the Chaos - Episode Summary: Does life sometimes feel overwhelming or out of control? In this episode, Rick and Eric discuss a practice that can provide you with peace, rest, and perspective to help calm the chaos of life. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/getting-through-tough-times-pt-2 monthly 0.5 2024-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/2289ed58-e89f-4a31-a9a8-e15d867eef60/clem-onojeghuo-fY8Jr4iuPQM-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 13: Getting Through Tough Times Pt. 2 - Episode Summary: In this episode, Rick shares a tough time he had gone through and how God used it to help him grow and gain new perspectives on life. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/getting-through-tough-times-1 monthly 0.5 2024-05-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1712965147431-JREZA988SXN5OU1ELMUQ/marc-olivier-jodoin-TStNU7H4UEE-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 12: Getting Through Tough Times Pt. 1 - Episode Summary: In this episode, Eric shares about a tough time in his life and how he saw God's presence, support, provision, and counsel show up to help him and his family get through it. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/overcoming-criticism monthly 0.5 2024-04-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/a804ed42-4947-488c-84e5-c603b977d575/ashley-knedler-Pf5Pj7A5ddA-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 11: Overcoming Criticism - Episode Summary: People can be hurtful and say and do things to keep us down. In this episode, Rick and Eric share 3 steps to help you overcome criticism and live out your purpose. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/demolishing-strongholds monthly 0.5 2024-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1707061795745-FDVW8FL6DGFFG6XNY2LE/aaron-burden-TNlHf4m4gpI-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 10: Demolishing Strongholds - Episode Summary: Strongholds are lies we believe to be true about God and His Kingdom. In this episode, Eric and Rick discuss how we can identify, demolish, and prevent future strongholds from hindering our lives. That way we can be free to live in peace, fulfillment, and purpose! https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/power-of-encouragement monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/03b79f1a-3735-4e29-9954-22af1fc20da7/brett-jordan-94GiZLiWD8Y-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 9: The Power of Encouragement - Episode Summary: One of the ways we can live on purpose and love our neighbor is through encouragement. Rick and Eric share practical, yet powerful ways to love those around us through words and acts of encouragement. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/greatest-resource monthly 0.5 2024-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/a875d1eb-fac8-4038-a346-50ba7e8beb72/sonja-langford-eIkbSc3SDtI-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 8: Greatest Resource to Serving God - Episode Summary: If we have this resource, we can effectively love God and others. But if we don't have this resource, it becomes extremely difficult to love God and others. In this episode, Rick and Eric discuss this amazing resource and help listeners understand how to increase it, leverage it, and why it is so important to protect it. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/7-seekthesignificant monthly 0.5 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1699123369320-FACITR1A6UKGB6PRJR0M/diego-gennaro-JNb0yIiIaQc-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 7: S.E.E.K the Significant - Episode Summary: In this episode, Rick and Eric explain the difference between success and significance and provide a framework to help you attain a life of impact, meaning, and purpose. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/6-10-elements-of-success monthly 0.5 2023-11-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/10ea5624-34b2-413f-a159-241e3d02be9b/giorgio-trovato-_XTY6lD8jgM-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 6: 10 Elements of Success - Episode Summary: What is success and what does it take to become successful? Rick and Eric discuss 10 elements of success they have experienced along their journey and how these elements can help you become successful in whatever you set out to accomplish. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/5-unlocking-more-prayer monthly 0.5 2023-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/1693172735323-DG0ZW1DOJKV9CUVQOJ5N/basil-james-iC4BsZQaREg-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 5: Unlocking More - Episode Summary: Do you want more in your life? More peace, more joy, more love, more freedom, more fulfillment, better relationships, a better relationship with God? So how do we unlock more in our lives? Tune in to find out! https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/episode-4-dashboard-of-your-life monthly 0.5 2023-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/4b53356a-4aba-4ed1-9bc5-582a3b7fc79d/alex-mccarthy-BKM4T2BLlFE-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 4: Dashboard of Your Life - Episode Summary: Rick and Eric share a tool called the Dashboard of Your Life and its purpose is to help you gauge how you are doing in 12 different areas of your life. 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Links to Resources: Meyers-Briggs: https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types Spiritual Gifts Test: https://giftstest.com/ https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/episode-2-a-part-of-everyones-purpose monthly 0.5 2023-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/f7f47a0f-0197-422f-992e-0cc4e2c24fe2/tim-marshall-cAtzHUz7Z8g-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Episode 2: A Part of Everyone’s Purpose - Episode Summary: We all desire to know our why. Why am I here? What am I supposed to do? What is my purpose? In this episode, Rick and Eric begin to address these questions by discussing the components that are a part of everyone’s purpose. 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Listen in to learn about how much God loves you and how it can transform your life and set you on a path of fulfillment, peace, and joy as you begin to live according to His purpose for your life. https://attainyourpurpose.com/podcast/episode-1-it-all-starts-here-tx6se monthly 0.5 2023-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ab52e8ca9ef1576295cef3/fd1aa3a8-2719-4360-b6fb-71be756f01b0/constantin-wenning-idDvA4jPBO8-unsplash.jpg Podcast - Introduction - Episode Summary: Welcome to the Attain Your Purpose Podcast! In this introductory episode get to know Eric Metz and Rick Dolezal, what you can expect from this podcast, and how it will benefit you. 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