https://matthewefird.com/podcasts/belief-builders/ Pillars of Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the foundational elements that shape a fulfilling and impactful life. Hosted by Matthew Efird, this show dives 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 faith, family, and business. Follow along for inspiration and hope! Tue, 19 May 2026 05:28:06 +0000 en-us Matthew Efird Matthew Efird episodic Pillars of Purpose is a podcast dedicated to exploring the foundational elements that shape a fulfilling and impactful life. Hosted by Matthew Efird, this show dives 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 faith, family, and business. Follow along for inspiration and hope! Matthew Efird franchise@thelightingpros.com false https://matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/41877417-1740398383816-90ac4b6ad407c-scaled.jpg https://matthewefird.com/podcasts/belief-builders/ yes 92b97dda-27b0-59e2-b7d3-8f8133144b92 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 241932321 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/50-donna-woolam-unshaken-on-faith-loss-and-purpose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=50-donna-woolam-unshaken-on-faith-loss-and-purpose Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/50-donna-woolam-unshaken-on-faith-loss-and-purpose-belief-builders/ Donna Woolam on her faith journey, navigating grief, and coaching Christian women.Key Takeaways – Donna’s faith deepened through caring for her husband during cancer and navigating widowhood – Daily Bible reading and journaling have been crucial practices in Donna’s spiritual growth – Donna now coaches Christian women to find purpose and possibility after life transitions […]]]> Donna Woolam on her faith journey, navigating grief, and coaching Christian women.Key Takeaways – Donna’s faith deepened through caring for her husband during cancer and navigating widowhood – Daily Bible reading and journaling have been crucial practices in Donna’s spiritual growth – Donna now coaches Christian women to find purpose and possibility after life transitions […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/41877417-1743617316771-379f69a3194e6-5-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:40:14 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/46-dennis-dowdell-you-could-do-this/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=46-dennis-dowdell-you-could-do-this Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/46-dennis-dowdell-you-could-do-this-belief-builders/ Dennis Dowdell discusses faith, business, and life lessons. Key Takeaways – Dennis integrates biblical principles into his business teachings without explicitly citing scripture – He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, both having mentors and being a mentor to others – Dennis advocates for deeper prayer life focused on knowing God intimately, not just knowing about […]]]> Dennis Dowdell discusses faith, business, and life lessons. Key Takeaways – Dennis integrates biblical principles into his business teachings without explicitly citing scripture – He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, both having mentors and being a mentor to others – Dennis advocates for deeper prayer life focused on knowing God intimately, not just knowing about […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/41877417-1743617513011-4d295b0c8be41-8-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:49:00 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/44-matthew-weaver-walking-with-god/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=44-matthew-weaver-walking-with-god Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/44-matthew-weaver-walking-with-god-belief-builders/ Matthew Weaver discusses his faith journey and insights on Christian living. Key Takeaways – Matthew transitioned from full-time pastoral ministry to teaching at a Christian school, finding renewed purpose and family balance – He emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships and being present with family in transferring faith to the next generation – Matthew advises struggling […]]]> Matthew Weaver discusses his faith journey and insights on Christian living. Key Takeaways – Matthew transitioned from full-time pastoral ministry to teaching at a Christian school, finding renewed purpose and family balance – He emphasizes the importance of authentic relationships and being present with family in transferring faith to the next generation – Matthew advises struggling […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/41877417-1743617639137-c384790c3dc13-9-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:53:14 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/42-richard-grove-faith-business-and-the-power-of-perspective/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=42-richard-grove-faith-business-and-the-power-of-perspective Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/42-richard-grove-faith-business-and-the-power-of-perspective-belief-builders/ Rick Grove discusses hisexplores book “Does God Care About Your Business?” and explore the intersection of faith and business. Key Takeaways – God is neutral about business success/failure, but cares deeply about how we conduct ourselves – Focus on eternal treasures (relationships, character) over earthly treasures (profits, growth) – Use business as a tool for […]]]> Rick Grove discusses hisexplores book “Does God Care About Your Business?” and explore the intersection of faith and business. Key Takeaways – God is neutral about business success/failure, but cares deeply about how we conduct ourselves – Focus on eternal treasures (relationships, character) over earthly treasures (profits, growth) – Use business as a tool for […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/41877417-1743617720769-20ee10c35aa01-10-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:40:56 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/38-randy-pope-building-disciples-the-path-the-lifelong-impact/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=38-randy-pope-building-disciples-the-path-the-lifelong-impact Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/38-randy-pope-building-disciples-the-path-the-lifelong-impact-belief-builders/ Randy Pope discusses his faith journey, church planting experience, and discipleship approach. Key Takeaways – Randy Pope transitioned from a promising career in dentistry to church planting after discerning God’s call through extended prayer and reflection – Pope developed a “life-on-life” discipleship model focused on truth, equipping, accountability, mission, and supplication (TEAMS) – Perimeter Church […]]]> Randy Pope discusses his faith journey, church planting experience, and discipleship approach. Key Takeaways – Randy Pope transitioned from a promising career in dentistry to church planting after discerning God’s call through extended prayer and reflection – Pope developed a “life-on-life” discipleship model focused on truth, equipping, accountability, mission, and supplication (TEAMS) – Perimeter Church […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/41877417-1736194103110-69e08999408af-17-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:56:47 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/36-joe-morgan-guided-by-faith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=36-joe-morgan-guided-by-faith Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/36-joe-morgan-guided-by-faith-belief-builders/ Joe Morgan opened up about his journey of faith, attributing it to witnessing the miracles of God and making a personal commitment to Him. He also discussed the enduring presence of God in their lives, emphasizing the miracles that sustained them through adversity. He emphasized the importance of having a fear and reverence for God […]]]> Joe Morgan opened up about his journey of faith, attributing it to witnessing the miracles of God and making a personal commitment to Him. He also discussed the enduring presence of God in their lives, emphasizing the miracles that sustained them through adversity. He emphasized the importance of having a fear and reverence for God […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/41877417-1728518440415-80ef12e1c1d4c-19-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:44:08 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/34-barry-lusk-the-prodigals-return/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=34-barry-lusk-the-prodigals-return Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/34-barry-lusk-the-prodigals-return-belief-builders/ Barry Lusk discusses his faith journey and role with Iron Forums. Key Takeaways – Barry’s faith journey began at age 20 when he first heard the gospel in his college dorm room – He emphasizes the importance of daily surrender to God, being in community, and relying on Scripture – Barry advises discerning God’s call […]]]> Barry Lusk discusses his faith journey and role with Iron Forums. Key Takeaways – Barry’s faith journey began at age 20 when he first heard the gospel in his college dorm room – He emphasizes the importance of daily surrender to God, being in community, and relying on Scripture – Barry advises discerning God’s call […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/41877417-1735744589866-a386218e4924a-21-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:44:33 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/32-nathan-unger-everyday-faith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=32-nathan-unger-everyday-faith Tue, 31 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/32-nathan-unger-everyday-faith-belief-builders/ Nathan Unger is the Associate Campus Pastor/Student Pastor at Bethlehem Church Oconee Campus. He and his wife, Anna of 9 years, have three wonderful boys at home with another one on the way! Nathan and Matthew discuss how they came to faith, how they are seeking to grow in the faith, and how they allow […]]]> Nathan Unger is the Associate Campus Pastor/Student Pastor at Bethlehem Church Oconee Campus. He and his wife, Anna of 9 years, have three wonderful boys at home with another one on the way! Nathan and Matthew discuss how they came to faith, how they are seeking to grow in the faith, and how they allow […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/41877417-1730317241464-49d86f8baf9c-23-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:43:29 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/30-gary-smith-generational-faith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=30-gary-smith-generational-faith Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/30-gary-smith-generational-faith-belief-builders/ Gary Smith, founder of Iron Forums, discussesthe the his faith journey and life experiences. Key Takeaways – Gary’s faith journey began at age 30 through a powerful encounter with Jesus, transforming his life and perspective – Intentional discipleship, mentorship, and staying connected to God daily have been crucial in Gary’s 40-year faith walk – Gary […]]]> Gary Smith, founder of Iron Forums, discussesthe the his faith journey and life experiences. Key Takeaways – Gary’s faith journey began at age 30 through a powerful encounter with Jesus, transforming his life and perspective – Intentional discipleship, mentorship, and staying connected to God daily have been crucial in Gary’s 40-year faith walk – Gary […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/41877417-1734961563634-afd90863459d7-25-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:47:23 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/24-adam-tarver-navigating-ambition-with-purpose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=24-adam-tarver-navigating-ambition-with-purpose Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/24-adam-tarver-navigating-ambition-with-purpose-belief-builders/ Adam Tarver is the College Pastor at Prince Avenue Baptist Church. He, his wife Jillian, and their precious daughter Eleanor live outside of Athens Georgia. Adam discusses his faith journey. Key Takeaways   – Adam’s faith journey was shaped by supportive parents, overcoming social anxiety, and key mentors in college   – He emphasizes the importance of […]]]> Adam Tarver is the College Pastor at Prince Avenue Baptist Church. He, his wife Jillian, and their precious daughter Eleanor live outside of Athens Georgia. Adam discusses his faith journey. Key Takeaways   – Adam’s faith journey was shaped by supportive parents, overcoming social anxiety, and key mentors in college   – He emphasizes the importance of […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/41877417-1730923337639-2ca45d6675243-31-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:52:08 No no