https://matthewefird.com/podcasts/pillars-of-purpose/ 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. Tue, 19 May 2026 03:25:41 +0000 en-US © 2025 Matthew Efird Matthew Efird episodic 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. Matthew Efird false 1f463285-3a4f-5d8b-8320-aba5a8dc2df9 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 241932321 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/138-jay-conner-how-to-fund-real-estate-deals-without-banks-private-money-strategy-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=138-jay-conner-how-to-fund-real-estate-deals-without-banks-private-money-strategy-explained Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/138-jay-conner-how-to-fund-real-estate-deals-without-banks-private-money-strategy-explained/ If you’ve ever thought, “I’d invest in real estate… but I don’t have the money,” this episode will shift your perspective. In this conversation, Jay Conner breaks down how he went from relying on banks… to raising over $2 million in private money in just 90 days — without pitching, chasing, or begging for funds. […]]]> If you’ve ever thought, “I’d invest in real estate… but I don’t have the money,” this episode will shift your perspective. In this conversation, Jay Conner breaks down how he went from relying on banks… to raising over $2 million in private money in just 90 days — without pitching, chasing, or begging for funds. […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/41877417-1778562627455-6544ad82bda51-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:38:02 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/137-stop-just-protecting-your-kids-start-equipping-them-david-poindexter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=137-stop-just-protecting-your-kids-start-equipping-them-david-poindexter Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/137-stop-just-protecting-your-kids-start-equipping-them-david-poindexter/ Most dads want to protect their kids. But what if that’s not enough? In this episode, David Poindexter shares a powerful shift in mindset that could change how you lead your family forever: stop just protecting your kids… and start equipping them. After 40 years of marriage, raising four daughters, and working with families for […]]]> Most dads want to protect their kids. But what if that’s not enough? In this episode, David Poindexter shares a powerful shift in mindset that could change how you lead your family forever: stop just protecting your kids… and start equipping them. After 40 years of marriage, raising four daughters, and working with families for […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/41877417-1777960257437-f1773f7e51171-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:34:14 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/136-aaron-chapman-from-rock-bottom-to-redemption-a-5-5m-loss-faith-and-starting-over/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=136-aaron-chapman-from-rock-bottom-to-redemption-a-5-5m-loss-faith-and-starting-over Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/136-aaron-chapman-from-rock-bottom-to-redemption-a-5-5m-loss-faith-and-starting-over/ What do you do when everything falls apart? In this powerful episode, Aaron Chapman shares a story that will challenge how you see failure, faith, and forgiveness. From working in mines and oil fields… to building a successful mortgage career… to losing over $5.5 million, his health, and even his memory after a devastating motorcycle […]]]> What do you do when everything falls apart? In this powerful episode, Aaron Chapman shares a story that will challenge how you see failure, faith, and forgiveness. From working in mines and oil fields… to building a successful mortgage career… to losing over $5.5 million, his health, and even his memory after a devastating motorcycle […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/41877417-1777348242929-6bf7e6ebd0b66-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:39:12 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/135-david-schnurman-the-family-vision-that-led-us-to-move-abroad-and-changed-everything/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=135-david-schnurman-the-family-vision-that-led-us-to-move-abroad-and-changed-everything Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/135-david-schnurman-the-family-vision-that-led-us-to-move-abroad-and-changed-everything/ 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. […]]]> 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. […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/41877417-1776749602911-eef375610dc54-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:43:26 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/134-matthew-efird-even-though-we-will-a-fathers-faith-through-child-loss/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=134-matthew-efird-even-though-we-will-a-fathers-faith-through-child-loss Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/134-matthew-efird-even-though-we-will-a-fathers-faith-through-child-loss/ 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 […]]]> 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 […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/41877417-1776092155863-63c66b25d28ef-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:36:52 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/133-reed-nyffeler-from-0-to-300m-build-a-purpose-driven-business-that-actually-scales/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=133-reed-nyffeler-from-0-to-300m-build-a-purpose-driven-business-that-actually-scales Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/133-reed-nyffeler-from-0-to-300m-build-a-purpose-driven-business-that-actually-scales/ 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 […]]]> 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 […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/41877417-1775547481611-c8f64de1335d1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:41:26 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/132-dalmo-cirne-the-4-streams-of-leadership-every-business-owner-needs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=132-dalmo-cirne-the-4-streams-of-leadership-every-business-owner-needs Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/132-dalmo-cirne-the-4-streams-of-leadership-every-business-owner-needs/ 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 […]]]> 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 […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/41877417-1774586348865-53ab5a6b94376-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:43:33 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/2-why-a-podcast-pillars-of-purpose/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-why-a-podcast-pillars-of-purpose Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:39:27 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/2-why-a-podcast-pillars-of-purpose/ 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 […]]]> 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 […]]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/41877417-1740398383816-90ac4b6ad407c-5-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:05:39 No no https://matthewefird.com/podcast/1-intro-for-pillars-of-purpose-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=1-intro-for-pillars-of-purpose-podcast Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:57:33 +0000 https://matthewefird.com/podcast/1-intro-for-pillars-of-purpose-podcast/ 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.]]> 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.]]> https://i0.wp.com/matthewefird.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/41877417-1740398383816-90ac4b6ad407c-5-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C2560&ssl=1 false no 00:01:58 No no