Uncommon Purpose
by Mandy Cooley and Stephanie Porter
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S4.E12 | Advent Week 4: Love
S4.E12 | Advent Week 4: Love
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You are invited to come sit around our table for honest and vulnerable conversations with co-hosts Mandy and Stephanie. In Uncommon Purpose we explore how to live emotionally and relationally healthy lives through a Christian worldview.
Episodes
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- S4.E12 | Advent Week 4: Love · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 12In this episode, the hosts reflect on the themes of Advent, focusing on God's love as revealed through the story of Jesus' birth. They discuss the significance of Mary's…
- S4.E11 | Advent Week 3: The Joy That Comes After · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 11In this week’s Uncommon Purpose Podcast, Mandy and Stephanie dive into the third week of Advent — Joy — exploring what it means to find joy that lasts beyond fleeting happiness…
- S4.E10 | Advent Week 2 — Peace: Shalom, Shalom (Wholeness you don’t have to chase) · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 10In this Uncommon Purpose conversation, Mandy and Stephanie unpack Advent’s second candle—Peace—as shalom: wholeness, restoration, and right relationship with God and others. They…
- S4.E9 | Advent Week 1 — Hope: Remembering God’s Faithfulness, Receiving What’s to Come · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 9In this Uncommon Purpose episode, Mandy and Stephanie open Advent with Hope—not wishful thinking or “hope in people,” but biblical hope rooted in God’s character and promises…
- S4E8.1 | Bonus Episode: Advent Kickoff — Slow Down, Wait Well, and Make Room for Jesus · 19 min · Season 4In this Uncommon Purpose Advent kickoff, Mandy and Stephanie reframe December from “do it all” to intentional celebration. They unpack what Advent means (“coming”)—both the first…
- S4.E8 | The Sacred Blend of Gratitude and Gravy: A Thanksgiving Conversation · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 8In this cozy Thanksgiving week episode of the Uncommon Purpose Podcast, hosts Mandy and Stephanie gather around the mic (and the imaginary table) to talk about the beauty and…
- S4.E7 | The Quiet Between — Finding Peace and Purpose Between Pumpkins and Poinsettias · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 7It’s that funny little space between pumpkins and poinsettias—when the candy’s gone, the turkey’s still frozen, and the first twinkle lights are starting to glow. In this warm…
- S4.E6 | The Hard in the Holidays — Finding Hope When the Season Hurts · 44 min · Season 4 Episode 6The holidays aren’t merry for everyone—and that’s okay. In this heartfelt and deeply relatable episode, Mandy and Stephanie talk honestly about the grief, loneliness, pressure…
- s4.E5 | Planning for Presence: Purposeful Holiday Prep · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 5It’s officially Christmas preseason—and Mandy and Stephanie are diving in! From November 1st on, the holidays arrive fast, and this conversation helps listeners trade stress for…
- S4.E4 | Loving Our Neighbors Without Losing Our Convictions · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 4Mandy and Stephanie dive into one of the most debated topics in Christian circles: Halloween. Is it harmless fun or spiritual compromise? In this candid and grace-filled…
- S4.E3 | Seasons of Harvest — Slowing Down, Naming the Fruit, and Trusting God in the Process · 36 min · Season 4 Episode 3Recording together (hello, Westfield Library!), Mandy and Stephanie explore harvest as more than crops—it’s a spiritual season where we pause, notice the fruit of faithful work…
- S4.E2 | Harvest to Hope — Finding Purpose and Presence in the Holiday Season · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 2Mandy and Stephanie kick off Season 4 with contagious excitement (and matching outfits!) as they announce Harvest to Hope—a four-month journey through the holidays from fall to…
- S4.E1 | Where You Been? – A Summer of Family, Grief, and God’s Redemption · 56 min · Season 4 Episode 1In this Season 4 kickoff, Mandy and Stephanie reunite after a long summer apart and invite listeners into an honest catch-up on life, loss, and laughter. From family bucket lists…
- S3.E7 | Queue The Confetti! Season 3 Celebrations · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 7In this episode, Mandy and Stephanie celebrate the conclusion of their third season by reflecting on the importance of celebration in their lives and faith. They discuss the…
- S3.E6 | Celebrating Intentional Living: An Interview with Dr. Mike · 1 h 1 min · Season 3 Episode 6In this episode of the Uncommon Purpose Podcast, Dr. Mike discusses the transformative power of chiropractic care. The conversation explores the importance of understanding…
- S3.E5 | Celebrating Friendship and Entrepreneurship With Jenni Keller · 58 min · Season 3 Episode 5Join Mandy and Stephanie today as Jenni Keller shares her experiences in writing and ministry, highlighting her recent transition into entrepreneurship with a focus on leadership…
- S3.E4 | Celebrating Jeff Scott - Understanding the Holy Spirit · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 4Jeff Scott is an author, speaker, and passionate teacher about the Holy Spirit. With nearly 50 years of Christian experience, he has dedicated himself to helping others…
- S3.E3 | Celebrating Friendship and Community With Mandy Polster · 1 h 3 min · Season 3 Episode 3In this engaging conversation, Mandy Polster shares her journey of connection, community, and spiritual growth. The discussion highlights the importance of friendships, the…
- S3.E2 | Mandy and Phil Cooley: A Life in Uniform · 1 h 5 min · Season 3 Episode 2Come along with Mandy and Stephanie for a very special Memorial Day conversation. Get to know Mandy and her husband, Phil Cooley. They share candidly about their life together…
- S3.E1 | Welcome to Season 3: A Season of Celebrating Our Friends · 13 min · Season 3 Episode 1Mandy and Stephanie welcome listeners to season 3 of Uncommon Purpose Podcast! They share their excitement about this new season and how in each upcoming episode they have the…
