Struggling for Purpose

John Wilkerson

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

  • 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
  • 10 minutes 8 seconds
    Human Voices Only

    As generative AI becomes more and more popular, a vocal group of authors online are urging everyone to use human voices in their audio books.

    Mentioned in this episode

    Meta says using authors’ books is ‘fair use’
    DEEP CUTS Episode 45: META Pirated My Books to Train AI
    Mikel Melwasul’s Linktree (Get his book here)

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    10 April 2025, 1:17 pm
  • 8 minutes 45 seconds
    Bearing Witness to God's Love

    A conversation I had with a fellow rideshare driver on Twitter and a challenging circumstance this past weekend influenced this episode.

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    10 March 2025, 6:37 pm
  • 3 minutes 57 seconds
    Struggling to Podcast

    I’ve found it very difficult to podcast in the past year so let’s talk about that.

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    10 February 2025, 3:16 pm
  • 23 minutes 47 seconds
    Brave the Dark with Nate Deen

    I’m pleased to present an interview with Nathaniel Deen who has film coming out about him from Angel Studios.

    Nathaniel Deen is a passionate filmmaker and advocate for the arts, residing in Lancaste
    Pennsylvania with his wife Jessica. With over 30 years of diverse experience at Sight & Sound
    Theatres, Nathaniel has excelled in various roles such as Staff Photographer, Broadcast
    Producer, and Associate Film Producer.

    Currently self-employed as a film producer, Nathaniel has made significant contributions to
    film industry, with two projects featured on IMDb. Notably, he served as the Associate Film
    Producer and Assistant Director for “I HEARD THE BELLS,” and took on dual roles as Writer
    (Original Screenplay) and Executive Producer for “BRAVE THE DARK.” This deeply personal fi
    reflects Nathaniel’s journey of overcoming adversity, highlighting the transformative influenc
    a devoted teacher, Mr. Stan Deen, who became a pivotal figure in his healing process. In
    heartfelt tribute, Nathaniel and Jessica changed their last name to Deen in 2018 to honor Stan’s
    unwavering support and love.

    In addition to his filmmaking endeavors, Nathaniel founded The Stan Deen Foundation, who
    mission is to ignite the transformative power of the Arts and Education to uplift and empower
    underprivileged children & teens. Through this foundation, he aims to inspire the next generation
    and create opportunities for those in need, embodying the very spirit of compassion and
    resilience that shaped his own life.

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    21 January 2025, 12:31 am
  • 5 minutes 14 seconds
    Unproductive Free Time

    I’ve been doom-scrolling social media and watching a lot of scripted content online in my free time instead of being productive. Let’s talk about that.

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    20 November 2024, 3:57 pm
  • 5 minutes 31 seconds
    What I Learned From a Failed Fundraiser

    I recently ended a fundraiser I’d been doing for Hope International without reaching my fundraising goal. Well, without reaching my stretch goal.

    Some things I could have done differently.

    1. Planned the fundraiser.
    2. Partnered with others to help get the word out and for additional support.
    3. Set incremental goals instead of one huge stretch goal.
    4. Widened the scope of the fundraiser.

    I also gained a little insight into Instagram’s algorithm. Listen in for what I learned.

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    21 October 2024, 7:04 pm
  • 12 minutes 14 seconds
    I Hate Voting

    Until things about our government and the way we vote changes, I’m going to hate on it.

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    11 October 2024, 3:05 pm
  • 9 minutes 24 seconds
    Couch to 5K

    I ran a 5K without training. The best part was that I ran it with my family. Let’s talk about that.

    You can watch me run a 5K on Instagram.

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    30 September 2024, 12:14 pm
  • 9 minutes 42 seconds
    Five Things I Love
    There are five things in life that I try to prioritize and if we're friends it's probably because of one or more of those five things.
    20 September 2024, 4:27 pm
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