With Purpose Podcast

We’re kicking off 2026 with a BIG catch-up and a whole lot of gratitude. In this episode, we reflect on how last year wrapped up, recap our very first With Purpose event, and share what this new season is already teaching us about faith, motherhood, identity, and trusting God in the unknown.
We talk about the beauty and the overwhelm, the encouragement God has been placing on our hearts, and what it really means to be crowned with grace — finding our identity not in what we do, but in who we belong to.
And… we announce something BIG that is a huge answer to prayer!
Come catch up with us. 💛
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Jean-Marie Stander, we continue her story and talk about some deeply personal and difficult seasons of her life.
Jean-Marie opens up about grief, loss, and the questions that come when life doesn’t unfold the way we expect it to. She shares how her faith was challenged, how God met her in the middle of the pain, and what it looked like to keep trusting Him through it all.
She also shares honestly about her health journey, including the removal of her uterus, and how navigating pain, identity, and womanhood has shaped her trust in the Lord.
Through unanswered prayers, deep sorrow, and moments of joy, Jean-Marie reflects on how God has been her constant help and comfort and how suffering has refined and strengthened her faith.
This episode is a tender reminder that even in the hardest seasons, God is near, faithful, and purposeful. Jean-Marie also leaves us with encouragement to live boldly for Christ and to find our true purpose in Him.
Where to find Jean-Marie: @jmstander (Instagram)
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In today’s episode, we’re joined by the wonderful Jean-Marie Stander for Part 1 of a two-part conversation. Jean-Marie shares her journey of faith from growing up in a sporty, competitive family alongside her brother, Olympic swimmer Ryk Neethling, to navigating marriage, moving across countries, and stepping into motherhood.
With honesty and grace, she opens up about the challenges she faced while waiting to start her family, and how seasons of uncertainty and infertility shaped her faith and trust in God. Through both joy and suffering, Jean-Marie shares how God has remained faithful in every season, shaping her faith and deepening her trust in Him.
This is Part 1 of 2 — stay tuned for the continuation of Jean-Marie’s story.
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If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of this conversation, we encourage you to start there first!
In this episode, we continue our devotional on God's Will.
We talk about what gets in the way of our joy and gratitude — how life’s disappointments, unanswered prayers, and heartache can test our trust in God’s will. Chrissie shares a personal story of prayer in the hospital, and we reflect on what it means to trust God even when His answers don’t align with our desires.
We also unpack the “safety nets” we tend to cling to - our idols of control, comfort, or security — and what it looks like to surrender them to the One who sustains us.
As we close this two-part conversation, we’re reminded that God’s will is not a person, place, or process — it’s a posture of the heart. A daily invitation to rejoice, pray, and give thanks, trusting that He is good and His purposes are perfect.
Referenced Scripture: Psalm 115, Psalm 116, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
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What is God’s will — and how can we know it?
In this week’s devotional episode, we talk about what God’s will isn’t — it’s not random, a lottery ticket, or something hidden — and what it is: His sovereign plan, His revealed truth in Scripture, and His desire for us to walk in obedience and trust.
We also unpack what it means to trust God’s plan when life doesn’t go as we expected, and how surrendering our own will leads to deeper faith and peace.
Join us as we seek to understand and live out the will of God in our everyday lives.
Scriptures referenced: Psalm 33:11, Isaiah 46:9, Luke 10:26–27, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, Proverbs 3:5–6, and more.
🎧 This is Part 1 of our two-part conversation on God’s Will.
Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/uq5G_Ni3AdY?si=uKB-0IHs_rS1DYD0
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