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		<description>Pillars of Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the foundational elements that shape a fulfilling and impactful life. I’m your host, Matthew Efird, and this show will dive deep into the core aspects of what it means to live with purpose—whether through nurturing a strong faith, cultivating a close-knit family, or driving innovation in business.
Each episode is an insightful conversation with leaders, thinkers, and everyday people who embody these principles in their lives. We explore the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned in three distinct areas: faith, family, and business.</description>
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	<title>#135 David Schnurman &#8211; The Family Vision That Led Us to Move Abroad (And Changed Everything)</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What if one simple family decision could change everything? In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Matthew sits down with David Schnurman, author of 11 Suitcases, to unpack the bold decision that took his family from routine life in New York to living abroad in Barcelona. But this isn’t just a travel story. [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What if one simple family decision could change everything? In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Matthew sits down with David Schnurman, author of 11 Suitcases, to unpack the bold decision that took his family from routine life in New York ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>#134 Matthew Efird &#8211; Even Though, We Will: A Father’s Faith Through Child Loss</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[This is one of the most personal and meaningful episodes we’ve ever shared. In this special episode of the Pillars of Purpose podcast, Matthew opens up about the life of his son Noah—who lived for 57 hours—and the journey of faith, grief, and purpose that followed.  During pregnancy, Matthew and his wife received the heartbreaking [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is one of the most personal and meaningful episodes we’ve ever shared. In this special episode of the Pillars of Purpose podcast, Matthew opens up about the life of his son Noah—who lived for 57 hours—and the journey of faith, grief, and purpose tha]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>#133 Reed Nyffeler &#8211; From $0 to $300M: Build a Purpose-Driven Business That Actually Scales</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[What if the reason your business feels stuck… isn’t strategy—but purpose? In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Reed Nyffeler shares how he built a $300M business across 48 states and 9 countries—starting in an industry he had zero experience in. His secret? He didn’t start with experience… he started with purpose. Inside [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What if the reason your business feels stuck… isn’t strategy—but purpose? In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Reed Nyffeler shares how he built a $300M business across 48 states and 9 countries—starting in an industry he had zero experienc]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[What if the reason your business feels stuck… isn’t strategy—but purpose? In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Reed Nyffeler shares how he built a $300M business across 48 states and 9 countries—starting in an industry he had zero experience in. His secret? He didn’t start with experience… he started with purpose. Inside [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>#132 Dalmo Cirne &#8211; The 4 Streams of Leadership Every Business Owner Needs</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Most leaders don’t fail because they lack effort… they fail because they’re focusing in the wrong direction. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Dalmo Cirne, author of The Four Streams of Leadership, to break down a powerful framework that every business owner and leader needs to understand. If you’ve ever struggled with: -Building the [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Most leaders don’t fail because they lack effort… they fail because they’re focusing in the wrong direction. In this episode, Matthew sits down with Dalmo Cirne, author of The Four Streams of Leadership, to break down a powerful framework that every busi]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>#2 Why a Podcast &#8211; Pillars of Purpose</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:39:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Matthew Efird shares his motivation for starting the podcast, highlighting the insights he has gained from his board of advisors and his desire to continue exploring the three areas of faith, family, and finances. The podcast aims to provide practical advice, inspirational stories, and thought-provoking discussions to help listeners build a well-rounded perspective on living [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew Efird shares his motivation for starting the podcast, highlighting the insights he has gained from his board of advisors and his desire to continue exploring the three areas of faith, family, and finances. The podcast aims to provide practical ad]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>#1 Intro for Pillars of Purpose Podcast</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Matthew Efird introduces the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, which explores the core aspects of living a life with purpose through faith, family, and finances. The podcast features three main themes: Belief Builders, The Family Table, and Market Mavericks, each offering unique insights and advice for listeners.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Matthew Efird introduces the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, which explores the core aspects of living a life with purpose through faith, family, and finances. The podcast features three main themes: Belief Builders, The Family Table, and Market Mavericks, e]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Matthew Efird introduces the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, which explores the core aspects of living a life with purpose through faith, family, and finances. The podcast features three main themes: Belief Builders, The Family Table, and Market Mavericks, each offering unique insights and advice for listeners.]]></content:encoded>
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