Best Podcasts for a Purposeful Life
In my grandfather’s office there is an entire wall filled with books to the ceiling. Growing up around him, knowing what a great person and leader he is, created a drive in me to pursue the same in my life. While I would someday love to have a massive library filled to the brim with the most inspiring books, I sometimes have a hard time finding the time to sit down and read.
Enter podcasts. I’ve fallen in love with podcasts, and now I’ve been building an audio library online. Here are some of the favorite podcasts that have helped me grow into a more purposeful life and inspired me to start taking actionable steps of faith.
THE BEST PODCASTS FOR A GOOD LIFE
The Good Life
The Good Life is a podcast put on by Stevie and Sazan Hendrix aim inspire minds, and captivate listeners through intimate stories and powerful conversations with people who are making an impact. They bring on major celebrities and everyday people and share authentic stories that will make you feel inspired and empowered to take part in a community that will motivate you to live a good life.
My favorite episode is actually the latest episode with Jim Kwik—CEO of Kwik Learning, international speaker.
Biggest takeaway, “How you do anything is how you do everything.”
The Good Life Project
Not to be confused with The Good Life podcast, this is another favorite of mine. You’ll find inspirational, intimate and disarmingly-unfiltered conversations about living a fully-engaged, fiercely-connected and purpose-drenched life. There words, not mine. You’ll just have to listen and find out!
My favorite episode is with Ben Nemtin—#1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want To Do Before You Die? and the star of the MTV show, The Buried Life.
Biggest takeaway, “Death is the one thing that made us think about life.”
School of Greatness
I started listening to the School of Greatness a couple years ago because it’s filled with unbelievable guests that authentically reveal their stories to the world, what worked, what didn’t, how they’ve succeeded, how they’ve failed, and what kind of world they’re working to create. Lewis Howes shares these inspiring stories from the most brilliant business minds, world class athletes and influential celebrities on the planet to help you find out what makes great people great.
My favorite episode is with Jay Williams—ESPN analyst, former NBA player and Duke Blue Devil point guard.
Biggest takeaway, “I associated my identity with what I do.”
THE BEST LEADERSHIP PODCASTS
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
I was turned onto this podcast by a friend of mine this past year. Craig Groeschel offers personal and practical coaching lessons that take a little bit of the mystery out of leadership, and empowers you to lead yourself and lead others with more effectiveness.
My favorite episode is with Bob Goff—An iconic storyteller, speaker, New York Times best seller of Love Does and Everybody Always.
Biggest takeaway, “I’m trying to change who I used to be into more of who I’m becoming.”
EntreLeadership Podcast
This is the first podcast I regularly listened to, which is hosted by Ken Coleman. This podcast features lively discussions and tips on leadership and business by some of the most sharp, top notch, successful people in their area of expertise.
My favorite episode is with Ryan Holiday—author of Trust Me I’m Lying, The Obstacle is the Way, and The Ego is the Enemy.
Biggest takeaway, “What you find beneath power is an intellectual humility. One cannot learn that which they already know.”
Catalyst Leadership Podcast
Catalyst podcast is associated with the Catalyst Conferences where their goal is to bring together change makers from across the globe to provide leadership and cultural insights through in-depth interviews with leaders, speakers, and authors. Sometime it can be geared towards those in ministry but you can easily apply
My favorite episode is with Andy Stanley—communicator, author, and pastor at North Point Ministries.
Biggest takeaway, “Courage is clarity about something that needs to change and taking that first step.”
THE BEST CHURCH PODCASTS
Elevation
Steven Furtick pastors Elevation Church in North Carolina, and is a content machine. He has the intense ability to deliver multiple mic drop moments in each message. Every message can be closely related with a doubt, fear, worry, or season of adversity that I’ve been through or have wrestled with.
My favorite episode is This is Significant.
Biggest takeaway, “Resistance leads to revelation.”
One Church
I’m a little bias because I attend One Church here in Columbus, Ohio. There’s a good reason for that. Greg Ford has been a person in my life that constantly fills me up and through this podcast, which captures every weeks message. He speaks a ton about finding your identity in Christ and gives practical action steps to put your feet to the pavement with creating a life filled with purpose.
My favorite episode is Chasing the Fairytale.
Biggest takeaway, “Depth of relationship comes from depth of experience.”