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Purpose Guy Podcast

By Joseph Iregbu

Welcome to Purpose Guy Podcast, where you get inspired to live the God-intended life and be intentional, for Christ's ultimate glory and your eternal joy. For more content, please visit josephiregbu.com Credit: Podcast theme music by podcast.co & Coma-Media
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EP69: 6 Tips on Becoming Single Minded

Purpose Guy PodcastApr 12, 2023

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EP69: 6 Tips on Becoming Single Minded

EP69: 6 Tips on Becoming Single Minded

Life demands of us a single-mindedness to purpose that we must be willing to lose everything else to keep what truly matters – Matthew 13:44.
Apr 12, 202306:10
EP68: When Pastors Lose Perspective of Their WHY

EP68: When Pastors Lose Perspective of Their WHY

The pursuit of the elevation of personal image in ministry is dangerous. And it often begins when we take our eyes off Jesus and start to focus more on perceived success in ministry.
Apr 04, 202306:10
EP67: How ‘Personal' Is Your
Personal Conviction?

EP67: How ‘Personal' Is Your Personal Conviction?

Congregational affirmation is NOT personal conviction. Call it anything else but not 'personal' by default… until you are personally convicted and persuaded by the Word and the Holy Spirit
Mar 31, 202306:10
EP66: How Compelling Is Your Vision?

EP66: How Compelling Is Your Vision?

When you become vision-minded, your life becomes attractive to others — Proverbs 22:29. In the end, your life can only be as compelling as the vision you own, embrace, articulate and live.
Mar 27, 202304:10
EP65: Everyone Has An Opinion About You

EP65: Everyone Has An Opinion About You

Life is about the opportunities you take. And sometimes, you have to go against the voices of many to achieve your goals.
Mar 13, 202303:40
EP64: The Story of Zack

EP64: The Story of Zack

There is no greater gift than the gift of grace. There is no greater love than the Father’s warm embrace. Merry Christmas!
Dec 24, 202205:21
EP63: 5 Ways To Grow In Personal Discipline

EP63: 5 Ways To Grow In Personal Discipline

However lofty your aspirations, the cultivation of personal discipline is inevitable. In this episode, I share 5 tried and tested ways we can commit to growing in personal discipline.
Dec 20, 202205:42
EP62: WIYH 2 - We Don’t Own Anything

EP62: WIYH 2 - We Don’t Own Anything

What’s In Your Hands Series - Part 2

In life, we don’t OWN anything. We are entrusted with gifts, talents, people and resources for a purpose greater than us.
Dec 10, 202202:30
EP61: WIYH 1 - We Are Servants, Not Masters

EP61: WIYH 1 - We Are Servants, Not Masters

What’s In Your Hands (WIYH) Series, Part 1

The first fundamental life lesson of stewardship is the reality that none of us is THE MASTER. We are all servants.
Dec 02, 202205:07
EP60: Biblical Unity Is NOT Uniformity

EP60: Biblical Unity Is NOT Uniformity

The focus of biblical unity is to make Christ known among men. Our message must be single. We serve under one banner and that's Jesus Christ alone.
Nov 28, 202205:07
EP59: We Are Called For This Purpose

EP59: We Are Called For This Purpose

Ultimately, let your life glorify God in all ramifications as you help others see and embrace their purpose, and come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ by your words and deeds.

We are called for this purpose. All other commendable influence we wield is secondary.
Nov 19, 202204:47
EP58: How Will You Be Remembered?

EP58: How Will You Be Remembered?

Legacy is not a fancy word or mere ideology; it’s a reality we must weave into the fabric of our lives on earth.
Nov 12, 202204:01
EP57: How To Approach Life In Your Waiting Season

EP57: How To Approach Life In Your Waiting Season

Celebrate the wins of others today and when it’s your turn tomorrow, we will cheer you on. That way, we all win together.
Nov 01, 202204:11
EP56: Christian Constipation | Is Your Faith Relevant Where You Are?

EP56: Christian Constipation | Is Your Faith Relevant Where You Are?

Refuse to be constipated with head knowledge or stagnant in your walk with God. Reject ‘convenience-laden’ and ‘risk-free’ Christianity. Be willing to be uncomfortable.
Oct 20, 202204:01
EP55: 3 Ways We Often But Unintentionally Limit God

EP55: 3 Ways We Often But Unintentionally Limit God

Our calling is not to make sense of God to the extent that we can explain Him. Ours is to believe, embrace and proclaim His Person, His Sovereignty and Reality in our lives and in the world.
Oct 11, 202206:01
EP54: 3 Things Vision Will Do For You

EP54: 3 Things Vision Will Do For You

Anyone passionate about leading on purpose understands the importance of vision. Do you?
Sep 27, 202204:32
EP53: Why We Need A Radical Shift On Compassion

EP53: Why We Need A Radical Shift On Compassion

Our perspective on compassion needs a radical shift. Compassion is not merely a feeling of pity or sympathy for others’ plight. No, it’s more than that. Way more!
Sep 14, 202206:31
EP52: God Save The Queen

EP52: God Save The Queen

Whatever be your personal feelings and sentiment about The Royal Family and it’s history, it’s fitting we pay our respects to the person of the Queen for her dutiful and relentless service to the United Kingdom, the commonwealth of nations and the world at large.
Sep 09, 202204:01
EP51: What If You Succeed?

EP51: What If You Succeed?

Whenever you feel like quitting, remember you always have at least one other option. Rather than focus on all that can go wrong, what if you shifted your attention, focus and energy into all the possibilities before you?
May 23, 202203:41
EP50: Who Are You Becoming?

EP50: Who Are You Becoming?

You cannot ‘become’ what you already are. You become what you’re presently not. Judas didn’t begin as a traitor. He became.

‘Becoming‘ (in the negative sense) is a process that begins with the gradual compromise of your core moral values.
Apr 08, 202206:01
EP49: Stay Authentic To Your Story

EP49: Stay Authentic To Your Story

So stop comparing your story with others; your destination isn’t the same with everyone else.

In the end, you must stay true and authentic to who you are.
Feb 20, 202203:21
EP48: Surround Yourself With Vision Encouragers

EP48: Surround Yourself With Vision Encouragers

Be intentional about who you surround yourself with.
Find your Joshua.
Find your Moses.
Find your Aaron.
Find your Hur.
You need your vision encouragers.
Feb 09, 202205:37
EP47: How to Win BIG in 2022

EP47: How to Win BIG in 2022

In the final episode of 2021, I sign off with a few words on how to unlock your capacity and position yourself for success in 2022.
Dec 30, 202103:41
EP46: The Forgotten Guiding Principle on Giving

EP46: The Forgotten Guiding Principle on Giving

In this episode, I reflect on the words of Jesus in Matthew 6:1-4 about the forgotten guiding principle on giving.
Dec 27, 202105:40
EP45: Inexplicable Peace When Life Happens

EP45: Inexplicable Peace When Life Happens

There is a peace we cannot explain.
It’s the peace that acknowledges the presence of our problems and still CHOOSE to rejoice.
It is the peace whose anchor and hope is Christ, not man.
Dec 20, 202106:26
EP44: Show Up for the Good Fight

EP44: Show Up for the Good Fight

You cannot claim victory unless you’re present in the fight of your life — the fight to trust God for the present regardless of the raging winds, to live for a cause greater than life itself, to honour God with your life and to fulfil purpose.
Nov 18, 202104:51
EP43: Can We Stop Demonising Ambition?

EP43: Can We Stop Demonising Ambition?

Can ambition become sinful and a snare to you? Absolutely! But it doesn’t have to be. We need to stop demonising ambition in Christian circles and rather teach the power of life priorities.
Nov 02, 202108:31
EP42: A Case Against Spiritual Fatherism

EP42: A Case Against Spiritual Fatherism

God loves leadership, order, clear roles and responsibilities. But He has no second-tier sons and daughters. This episode is crucial.
Oct 18, 202111:41
EP41: Greatness Series - Never Without Personal Sacrifice

EP41: Greatness Series - Never Without Personal Sacrifice

Beyond knowing and cultivating your purpose and embracing excellence as a lifestyle, you must be willing to do something else.. and this one thing may just make all the difference in the type of legacy you leave behind after you’re gone.

Sep 27, 202106:47
EP40: Greatness Series - It Always Begins With Knowing and Cultivating Your WHY

EP40: Greatness Series - It Always Begins With Knowing and Cultivating Your WHY

If all we did was live for what to eat and drink, we haven’t discovered our calling. That’s because there’s more to your life than that. Never mistake enablers for your WHY!
Sep 05, 202104:30
EP39: Faith Grows in Unexpected Places

EP39: Faith Grows in Unexpected Places

We grow our faith when we step out into the ‘messiness’ of life, doing the ‘present’ while we trust and wait for God’s next move in our lives.
Aug 27, 202104:32
EP38: Greatness Series - Don't Settle for Mediocrity

EP38: Greatness Series - Don't Settle for Mediocrity

When you are intentional, you must equally embrace excellence and do away with an average mentality and attitude to life. Never settle… never settle for mediocrity.

Aug 22, 202106:12
EP37: Live to Die Without Regrets

EP37: Live to Die Without Regrets

Life is short, eternity is forever, so I urge you live to die without regrets. Listen up and be blessed.
Jul 29, 202104:45
EP36: Grace Meets Works - Contending Against Two Extremes

EP36: Grace Meets Works - Contending Against Two Extremes

Christians are not justified before God because of our good deeds — rather, our good deeds are evidence of our justification by grace through faith. Grace and faith come before works. But neither can stand without the other.
Jul 26, 202108:31
EP35: Our Identity and Radical Purpose

EP35: Our Identity and Radical Purpose

“As a Christian you cannot talk about your identity without talking about the action of God on you, the relationship of God with you, and the purpose of God for you.”
John Piper
Jul 15, 202106:20
EP34: Remember Lot’s Wife

EP34: Remember Lot’s Wife

My first encounter with the story of Lot’s wife left a deep impression on me; a resolve to spiritual urgency in obedience to God. How about you?
Jul 08, 202107:27
EP33: What do you bring to the table?

EP33: What do you bring to the table?

The world doesn’t need more Christians with massive bibles but who aren’t committed to Christ’s mission to be the change agents God desires to use to shine His light into hearts and and bring eternal hope to many.
Jul 01, 202105:00
EP32: Dear Pastors Series - Forgiving One Another

EP32: Dear Pastors Series - Forgiving One Another

When you either refuse to forgive the offences of others against you or won’t apologise for your own offences against others, we have a problem.
Jun 24, 202104:31
EP31: Dare to Believe Again

EP31: Dare to Believe Again

What do you do when you’re waiting for your BIG break and opportunity but you seem to be losing hope? If that’s you, listen up and be encouraged by my personal testimony in this episode.
Jun 13, 202105:17
EP30: No Ifs, No Buts... Make Your Life Count

EP30: No Ifs, No Buts... Make Your Life Count

Quit your fears; take God-centred risks. Live in possibilities. Don’t limit yourself. No ifs, no buts.
Jun 04, 202105:31
EP29: In The End, Nothing Else Matters

EP29: In The End, Nothing Else Matters

On a recent morning school run, I was reminded that nothing else REALLY matters in the end apart from GOD, as we listened to Nothing Else by Cody Carnes. Listen up and be blessed by this episode.

May 28, 202104:20
EP28: How a young graduate found MUCH MORE than work

EP28: How a young graduate found MUCH MORE than work

Life is not about what we have, the wealth we accumulate or the knowledge we acquire. Who we are or becoming is more important than what we have.
May 24, 202106:01
EP27: Lessons from death and comfort to the grieving

EP27: Lessons from death and comfort to the grieving

Death is an uncomfortable topic for many. But there are tons of lessons we can learn from it so we can live well to die without regret when our time comes.
May 17, 202107:01
EP26: Risk and my love story that was never meant to be

EP26: Risk and my love story that was never meant to be

Learn about my high school love story that was never meant to be and embrace the call to take God-centred risks as you fulfil purpose.
May 14, 202105:40
EP25: Dear Pastors Series - Loyalty

EP25: Dear Pastors Series - Loyalty

When you demand personal and/or denominational loyalty to build your ministry at the expense of Christ and the integrity of the gospel, we have a problem.
May 05, 202105:21
EP24: Brothers, Pray For Us

EP24: Brothers, Pray For Us

Spiritual leadership is delicate. The expectation on the leader is huge. That’s why Paul pleaded — Brothers, pray for us — 1 Thessalonians 5:25. How we ought to heed the counsel with more seriousness.
Apr 30, 202107:21
EP23: What is the Gospel?

EP23: What is the Gospel?

We are surrounded by expressions of the Christian faith that is not consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Let’s go back to the basics. What is the gospel? Listen to find out.
Apr 25, 202111:21
EP22: Dear Pastors Series - Be Accountable

EP22: Dear Pastors Series - Be Accountable

When you fail to stay accountable to your members and other leaders around you but see yourself as being above them, we have a problem.
Apr 21, 202104:56
EP21: What's In Your Hand?

EP21: What's In Your Hand?

Don't be a stats. Don't die with regrets at the end of your life. Don't live only to die 'full' — with unfulfilled potentials and purpose taken to the grave.

Like Moses, God is asking you today: "What's in your hand?"

Apr 17, 202104:51
EP20: 3 Reasons You Must Redeem Time

EP20: 3 Reasons You Must Redeem Time

“Only one life, t’will soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last!”
C.T. Studd
Apr 12, 202106:01
EP19: Dear Pastors Series - Circle of Influence

EP19: Dear Pastors Series - Circle of Influence

When you fail to surround yourself with strong leaders who can speak truth to power in humility and respect but without fear of retribution, we have a problem.
Apr 06, 202104:11
EP18: 3 Realities of Easter Weekend

EP18: 3 Realities of Easter Weekend

In this episode, I share three life-changing realities I've come to experience as result of the events that took place 2000 years ago on the outskirts of Jerusalem. I'm eternally grateful for the mercy that Calvary made possible in my life. Have you been to Calvary? 

Here's praying you have a Christ-centred Easter weekend.

Apr 01, 202107:00
EP17: Dear Pastors Series - Don't Control the Narrative

EP17: Dear Pastors Series - Don't Control the Narrative

When you set out to control the narrative about other people’s lives to suit your own cause, we have a problem.
Mar 28, 202103:50
EP16: There is hope for you

EP16: There is hope for you

God can restore the broken pitcher of your life. He can make life beautiful again. Out of the broken pieces of your life, God can restore a great masterpiece. Believe God.
Mar 24, 202104:30
EP15: Dear Pastors Series - Be Consistent

EP15: Dear Pastors Series - Be Consistent

When you measure others with a high scriptural yardstick but fail to apply the same to yourself, we have a problem.

Mar 18, 202103:31
EP14: Religion Got in the Way

EP14: Religion Got in the Way

We are not called to uphold traditions that have no eternal consequence but to embrace the grace of God that brings salvation and express that grace in a way that exemplifies the nature and love of Christ to the world around us.
Are you letting 'religion' get in your way of knowing God?
Mar 14, 202107:01
EP13: Dear Pastors Series - Whose Image?

EP13: Dear Pastors Series - Whose Image?

Dear Pastors, 

When you become pre-occupied with protecting your image and ministry at the expense of speaking, upholding and defending the truth and being transparent (whatever the cost to you), then we have a problem.

Mar 11, 202104:41
EP12: Introducing Dear Pastors Series

EP12: Introducing Dear Pastors Series

Dear Pastors series was inspired by a blog post I wrote in late 2020, a plea for personal integrity among the pastorate in the body of Christ. My utmost desire is that this series ignites in every believer a burning passion to see revival in the church in a way that transcends the pulpit to the pew. It's time we return to loving and serving Christ in a God-centred way, void of personal pursuits and self-affirmation.
Mar 07, 202106:19
EP11: Knowing God: A Matter of Grace

EP11: Knowing God: A Matter of Grace

"What matters supremely, therefore, is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact that He knows me" - J.I. Packer

There is an inherent danger in measuring our spirituality on the basis of our outward commitment and ‘what we do for God’ on the public stage. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Knowing God is both a matter of personal dealing and grace.

Mar 01, 202107:47
EP10: The BIG Question

EP10: The BIG Question

In the end, you will have to answer God just one question — "Did you do what you were supposed to do on earth?" Nothing else matters than knowing you fulfilled your purpose on earth. Remember, “If you lose your purpose, it's like you're broken.” - Invention of Hugo Cabret.

In this episode, I challenge you to ask yourself 3 fundamental questions as you contemplate your WHY.

Feb 25, 202107:08
EP9: 7 Life Lessons from Judas Iscariot

EP9: 7 Life Lessons from Judas Iscariot

There is a danger we look at Judas Iscariot's rise in ministry and tragic fall and point finger at him. True, he betrayed Christ. However, let’s not overlook the life lessons his sad outcome presents to us today. In this episode, I share 7 key lessons we must take to heart.
Feb 21, 202110:23
EP8: Keep Looking Up feat Isabel-Juda

EP8: Keep Looking Up feat Isabel-Juda

My 8-year old daughter joins me in this week's episode to share one of her favourite poems from my collection Even in the Well. Here's to finding much needed encouragement from her words in the days ahead of you. Keep looking up!

Feb 14, 202105:02
EP7: Here We Stand

EP7: Here We Stand

The church of Christ is experiencing an inward revival and God is working with men and women who have studied and honour the sacrifices of our fathers BUT have determined to go where the Spirit of the Lord leads them.
Get ready for inconvenience. It’s time to stand where God stands.
Feb 05, 202109:05
EP6: How to Develop Deep Resilience

EP6: How to Develop Deep Resilience

When I was a teenager, I experienced significant personal hardships. Life didn't give me a chance. But through the power of resilience, empowered by the 3 practical tips I share in this episode and coupled with the resolve to fulfil purpose, I was able to develop the capacity to withstand adversity.

When life gets tough, become more resolute than ever to succeed. 

Feb 01, 202108:22
EP5: Conversation with my 8-Year Old

EP5: Conversation with my 8-Year Old

During a recent evening walk with my 8-year old daughter, we talked about her progress with remote learning and the impact of lockdown on her personally. In this episode, I share some life lessons from our conversation.

Jan 25, 202107:01
EP4: Dealing with Discouragement

EP4: Dealing with Discouragement

Have you been discouraged lately? I have. The world is wired to discourage. The news, world events, natural disasters, personal loss, health issues, etc. But God has not left us without antidotes for dealing with discouragement and depression. In this episode, I share four tips on how believers can deal with discouragement. Be rest assured the darkness will lift and your praise will rise again.

Jan 18, 202108:36
EP3: While You Wait

EP3: While You Wait

What is God teaching you in your waiting season? What’s God up to in your life while you're waiting for that breakthrough? In this episode of Purpose Guy Podcast, I encourage you to use your waiting season to do three things. Listen to find out.

Jan 11, 202105:43
EP2: 2021 - Beyond Prophetic Declarations

EP2: 2021 - Beyond Prophetic Declarations

Beyond all prophetic declarations you will hear about 2021, the single most important charge for the believer is this: “Live each day like it’s your last. Jesus is coming very soon. Let us not sleep. Let us not slumber. Let us not lose heart. May Christ be our vision now and evermore.”

Jan 05, 202107:35
EP1: Just Start - Quit Waiting for Permission

EP1: Just Start - Quit Waiting for Permission

On a recent video call with two young leaders, I was asked how they can sustain momentum in 2021. My answer was simple: "Just start!". You don't need man's permission to fulfil your God-intended purpose.

Dec 30, 202005:08