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Passion + Purpose Podcast

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May 27, 2025 • 44min

Mental Health, Marriage, and the Miracle of Being Used by God with Louie + Shelley Giglio Pt 1

Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with his wife, Shelley Giglio, for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to walk through dark seasons together while leading both a ministry and a family. Together, they open up about the power of presence in marriage, how to support a spouse facing difficulty, and the importance of building a life anchored in the Word of God. Shelley shares the rhythms of Scripture reading that keep her grounded, her philosophy of work, and the eternal perspective that has shaped the way she lives, leads, and loves people well.—Subscribe to the Passion + Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify to be notified when new episodes arrive.—ABOUT SHELLEY GIGLIOChief Strategist, sixstepsrecordsCo-founder, Passion ConferencesShelley Giglio is the Chief Strategist, Director of Label Operations and Artist Management for sixstepsrecords an Atlanta-based record label, including artist such as Crowder and Passion.She and her husband, Louie began Passion Conferences in 1997 and in 2009 planted Passion City Church, with multiple campuses throughout Atlanta and in Washington, D.C. They lead the Passion movement and are committed to spreading the fame of Jesus Christ to college students around the globe.In addition, Shelley leads a gathering for the women of Atlanta called, The Grove.—ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, and How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/
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May 27, 2025 • 33min

Mental Health, Marriage, and the Miracle of Being Used by God with Louie + Shelley Pt 2

In part two of this conversation, Pastor Louie and Shelley Giglio continue their discussion, diving into their journey of discovering their calling and how they work to create things that carry eternal significance. Shelley shares how she has discovered the intersection of faith and work, and how living with an eternal perspective shapes her daily decisions. Together, they reflect on what it means to walk in your God-given purpose with clarity, humility, and trust—even when the path forward feels uncertain.Subscribe to the Passion + Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify to be notified when new episodes arrive.—ABOUT SHELLEY GIGLIOChief Strategist, sixstepsrecordsCo-founder, Passion ConferencesShelley Giglio is the Chief Strategist, Director of Label Operations and Artist Management for sixstepsrecords an Atlanta-based record label, including artist such as Crowder and Passion.She and her husband, Louie began Passion Conferences in 1997 and in 2009 planted Passion City Church, with multiple campuses throughout Atlanta and in Washington, D.C. They lead the Passion movement and are committed to spreading the fame of Jesus Christ to college students around the globe.In addition, Shelley leads a gathering for the women of Atlanta called, The Grove.—ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, and How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/
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May 20, 2025 • 31min

Blessed Are the Spiraling with Levi Lusko

Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with Levi Lusko to talk about mental health, healing from grief, and how to keep moving forward when life spirals out of control. In a conversation marked by honesty and hope, Levi shares the personal journey behind his latest book, Blessed Are the Spiraling, and how Jesus met him in the darkest place. Together, they explore how to live faithfully in the “after,” how to pursue purpose in the middle of pain, and what it really means to spiral toward Jesus.—ABOUT LEVI LUSKOLevi Lusko is the founder and lead pastor of Fresh Life Church, located in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. He is a best-selling author and communicator whose messages and writings reach a global audience. Levi is passionate about mental health, leadership, and helping people live fully alive in Christ—especially in seasons that feel heavy or unclear. His latest book is Blessed Are the Spiraling: Discovering Hope in Life’s Darkest Places.—Subscribe to the Passion + Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Google Play to be notified when new episodes arrive.—ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/
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May 13, 2025 • 43min

Digital Detox, Depression, and the Discipline of Slowing Down with Hannah Brencher

Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with author and speaker Hannah Brencher for a powerful conversation on passion, purpose, and the pursuit of healing your mental health. Together, they talk about Hannah’s journey with mental health, the distinction between mental illness and mental health, and the hope that comes with meeting God in the dark. Hannah shares how unplugging from her phone helped her reconnect with God and her deep conviction behind writing and creating for the glory of God. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that small steps matter, vulnerability is strength, and Jesus is near—even when healing feels far away.—Subscribe to the Passion + Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Google Play to be notified when new episodes arrive.—ABOUT HANNAHHannah Brencher is a writer, national speaker, and founder of The World Needs More Love Letters. The global community has grown to over 20,000 individuals across six continents, fifty-three countries, all fifty states, and is established on over sixty-three college campuses. Named as one of the White House’s “Women Working to Do Good” and a spokesperson for the United States Postal Service, Hannah has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Oprah, Glamour, USATODAY.com, Chicago Tribune, and dozens of other publications. Hannah graduated from Assumption College in 2010 with a double major in Sociology and English, with a concentration in Writing and Mass Communications. For more information, visit HannahBrencher.com or MoreLoveLetters.com.—ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/louiegiglio
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May 6, 2025 • 42min

Wrestling With Worry and Winning the War in Your Mind with Craig Groeschel

Pastor Louie Giglio sits down with Craig Groeschel to discuss winning the war in our minds and how to take back control of our thoughts through the power of God’s Word. In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Craig shares how he’s learned to replace lies with truth, renew his mindset, and fight anxiety and burnout as a leader. They explore how faith and mental health intersect, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and how aligning our thoughts with God’s truth brings lasting peace. Whether you’re leading others or just trying to find your way forward, this conversation will remind you that healing begins when we agree with God and trust His Word over everything else.—Subscribe to the Passion + Purpose Podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Google Play to be notified when new episodes arrive.—ABOUT CRAIG—ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/louiegiglio
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Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 7min

The Thread of Glory | Louie Giglio | Passion 2025

Have you ever wondered why you exist and what all of this is for? Louie Giglio leads us on a journey through scripture and into outer space to answer those very questions. — VERSES // Genesis 1:1, Psalm 90:2, Psalm 19:1, Psalm 148:1-13, Genesis 1:26, Acts 7:2-3, Psalm 106:7-8, Exodus 33:22, Isaiah 42:8, Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 43:7, Habakkuk 2:14, Isaiah 48:9-11, Luke 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Mark 2:12, 2 Peter 1:16-18, John 12:27-28, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 4:11, Romans 3:23, Romans 1:18-23, Psalm 106:20, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 1:3-14, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Galatians 1:3-5, Luke 17:18, Psalm 63:3, 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:17, Matthew 5:16, Isaiah 26:8, John 21:19, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 3:4, 1 Peter 5:10, Ephesians 3:20-21, Revelation 21:22-23, Philippians 4:20, Romans 16:27, Romans 11:36, Jude 1:24-25 — Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more messages and videos:    / @passionconferences   — For key takeaways and discussion questions from this message, plus daily resources for your walk with Jesus, visit https://passionequip.com/ — Check out Passion’s books, music, and more at https://passionresources.com/ — PASSION EXISTS TO SEE A GENERATION LEVERAGE THEIR LIVES FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST. To live in such a way that their journey on earth counts for what is most important in the end. For us at Passion, that’s the fame of the One who rescues and restores and the privilege we have to amplify His name in everything we do. Learn more at https://passionconferences.com — To stay connected to Passion, follow us on Instagram @passion268:  / passion268   — ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/ 
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Mar 11, 2025 • 46min

Faithful and Strong | Dr. Crawford Loritts | Passion 2025

What do you do when you don't sense the affirmation of God's presence? In this talk from Dr. Crawford Loritts, he challenges us to look beyond our feelings and walk moment by moment with Christ—providing seven sources that will fuel our love for Jesus and help us finish strong. — VERSES // Psalm 1:1-2, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 95:6-7, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:7, Psalm 51:10-12, 1 Samuel 15:22, Luke 14:27, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Romans 12:15, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 28:18-20Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more messages and videos:    / @passionconferences   — For key takeaways and discussion questions from this message, plus daily resources for your walk with Jesus, visit https://passionequip.com/ — Check out Passion’s books, music, and more at https://passionresources.com/ — PASSION EXISTS TO SEE A GENERATION LEVERAGE THEIR LIVES FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST. To live in such a way that their journey on earth counts for what is most important in the end. For us at Passion, that’s the fame of the One who rescues and restores and the privilege we have to amplify His name in everything we do. Learn more at https://passionconferences.com — To stay connected to Passion, follow us on Instagram @passion268:  / passion268   — ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/
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Mar 11, 2025 • 37min

Are You Hiding From God? | Sadie Robertson Huff | Passion 2025

If you're hiding from God, you're never going to reach the fullness of what He has for you. In this talk from Sadie Robertson Huff, she encourages those of us hiding from God to instead follow and obey Him, pushing against the impulse to run in the opposite direction and pursue ourselves.— VERSES // Matthew 13:44— Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more messages and videos:    / @passionconferences   — For key takeaways and discussion questions from this message, plus daily resources for your walk with Jesus, visit https://passionequip.com/ — Check out Passion’s books, music, and more at https://passionresources.com/ — PASSION EXISTS TO SEE A GENERATION LEVERAGE THEIR LIVES FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST. To live in such a way that their journey on earth counts for what is most important in the end. For us at Passion, that’s the fame of the One who rescues and restores and the privilege we have to amplify His name in everything we do. Learn more at https://passionconferences.com — To stay connected to Passion, follow us on Instagram @passion268:  / passion268   — ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/ 
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Mar 11, 2025 • 46min

Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers | Levi Lusko | Passion 2025

In this talk, join Levi Lusko as he unpacks the enormous truth found in one of the shortest parables Jesus ever told. He helps us see that the hidden treasure is never-ending and we will never come to the end of God beckoning us to go all in. — VERSES // Matthew 13:44— Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more messages and videos:    / @passionconferences   — For key takeaways and discussion questions from this message, plus daily resources for your walk with Jesus, visit https://passionequip.com/ — Check out Passion’s books, music, and more at https://passionresources.com/ — PASSION EXISTS TO SEE A GENERATION LEVERAGE THEIR LIVES FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST. To live in such a way that their journey on earth counts for what is most important in the end. For us at Passion, that’s the fame of the One who rescues and restores and the privilege we have to amplify His name in everything we do. Learn more at https://passionconferences.com — To stay connected to Passion, follow us on Instagram @passion268:  / passion268   — ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/ 
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Mar 11, 2025 • 43min

In Defense of Hope | Jackie Hill Perry

As hopelessness, despair, and depression are on the rise, the need for hope is more desperate than ever. In this powerful talk, Jackie Hill Perry shifts the narrative that hope coincides with our circumstances, teaching that our hope instead completely hinges on the resurrection of Christ.— VERSES // Psalm 42:11, 1 Samuel 17:37, 1 Corinthians 15:14, Isaiah 40:31 — Subscribe to Passion Conference’s channel to see more messages and videos:    / @passionconferences   — For key takeaways and discussion questions from this message, plus daily resources for your walk with Jesus, visit https://passionequip.com/ — Check out Passion’s books, music, and more at https://passionresources.com/ — PASSION EXISTS TO SEE A GENERATION LEVERAGE THEIR LIVES FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST. To live in such a way that their journey on earth counts for what is most important in the end. For us at Passion, that’s the fame of the One who rescues and restores and the privilege we have to amplify His name in everything we do. Learn more at https://passionconferences.com — To stay connected to Passion, follow us on Instagram @passion268:  / passion268   — ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIOLouie Giglio is the Pastor of Passion City Church and the Founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Louie recently released Seeing God as a Perfect Father, and is also the author of national-bestsellers including Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science, How Great Is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God.—CONNECT WITH LOUIE GIGLIOWebsite: https://www.louiegiglio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialLouieGiglioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglio/ 

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