Struggling for Purpose

John Wilkerson

Struggling for Purpose focuses on the journey of finding purpose in our lives.

  • 32 minutes 59 seconds
    James R. Hannibal

    James R. Hannibal is the principle developer of Lightraiders, an adventure Bible study system that helps teens learns and study scripture through fantasy role-playing.

    James is also an author of adult and YA fiction, former fighter pilot, and tactical deception officer.

    He currently resides in Florida with his family.

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    30 November 2025, 9:01 am
  • 12 minutes 15 seconds
    Almost There

    Another nostalgic podcast where I talk about how grateful I’ve been to be able to podcast for 20 years.

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    20 November 2025, 5:51 pm
  • 14 minutes 26 seconds
    Thought Train

    I was sick for two days and had a lot of time to think, so, let’s talk about that.

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    12 November 2025, 6:01 pm
  • 9 minutes 1 second
    What I’m Struggling With This Week

    Some days it’s tough to podcast because your tech doesn’t work the way you expect it to. Besides briefly talking about my technical issues, I also talk about sharing my burdens with others.

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    31 October 2025, 6:17 pm
  • 10 minutes 20 seconds
    Have We Forgotten How to Wonder?

    As a whole, I think western cultures have forgotten how to wonder. We have a small slab of glass and silicon that we can use to get the answers to nearly every question we have and I don’t think that’s always a good thing.

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    21 October 2025, 4:11 pm
  • 13 minutes 55 seconds
    Evangelicals Believe What!?

    Today I talk about some shocking responses to a survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway Research. You can follow along here: thestateofthelogy.com

    How is it that 100% of the respondents to this survey affirm that, “The Bible is the highest authority for what I believe,” and yet 53% believe the Holy Spirit is a force and not a person?

    I talk about these and other findings from this survey and start preaching a little about how I think church is viewed by many Americans.

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    10 October 2025, 8:11 pm
  • 9 minutes 48 seconds
    A Brief History of Podcasting According to Me

    Today is International Podcast Day and I thought I’d share a brief history of podcasting as I witnessed it. I could talk longer than 10 minutes about podcasting but (like a lot of things I do) I waited until the last minute to record this episode.

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    30 September 2025, 1:34 pm
  • 11 minutes 49 seconds
    Todd Cochrane, Charlie Kirk, & Rich Mullins

    In the past 10 days there has been a lot of bad news. In this episode I talk about how Todd Cochrane influenced my podcasting journey, the killing of Charlie Kirk, and the hope I find in Jesus and the music of Rich Mullins.

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    20 September 2025, 2:05 pm
  • 11 minutes 23 seconds
    If I Was Stuck On a Deserted Island

    Have you ever been asked what you’d bring with you if you were stranded in a deserted island? I’m terrible at this question but I’ve given it a try in this podcast episode.

    In this episode you’ll hear:

    • Why I think classical music (Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, etc.) would be my first choice.
    • Why even though I love reading the Bible I wouldn’t bring one with me.
    • Why I don’t like the idea of being stuck with certain movies.

    Let me know what you’d bring with you. Also, did you catch the editing error?

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    10 September 2025, 8:00 am
  • 21 minutes 49 seconds
    Mathematical Proof of God?

    This week I’m interviewing James Brown about his book Three Proofs of God which proves the mathematics of Daniel’s prophecy in Daniel 9 about the rebuilding of the temple.

    About James Brown

    James Brown’s rigorous approach to faith and science delivers a breakthrough in our understanding of the Bible. His book Three Proofs of God presents a literal and verifiable solution to an enigmatic prophecy found in the Book of Daniel.

    A career chemist, James applies a scientific approach to the Bible. This was shaped by a lifetime of seeking to answer the key question: “How can we really know?”

    The solution in Three Proofs of God to Daniel’s prophecy, which foretold key events from the Nativity to Palm Sunday and beyond, is crafted to withstand the highest levels of critical scrutiny. Brown’s solution has received positive feedback from theologians and laymen alike.

    James is also an active member of the American Scientific Affiliation and volunteers with Ratio Christi, a Christian apologetics group that engages university students in meaningful discussions about faith and reason.

    James’ work appeals to Christians deeply invested in scripture as well as to open minded academics, scientists, and historians intrigued by the intersection of faith and evidence.

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    30 April 2025, 8:01 am
  • 9 minutes 16 seconds
    Pope Francis Has Died

    Pope Francis has died. As Evangelicals, this gives us an opportunity to pray for our Catholic brothers and sisters.

    We should also pray for the cardinals who will be part of the conclave to select the new Pope because whether we like it or not, the Pope speaks for all of Christendom.

    Pray Holy Spirit guides their selections and pray that our Catholic brothers and sisters are comforted during this time of uncertainty.

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    21 April 2025, 2:42 pm
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