Prescription for Purpose

Do you ever feel unseen in your walk with God? Like you’re showing up, serving, and praying, but the fruit just isn’t there yet? That’s because intimacy with God often feels like obscurity — and in this episode, I’ll show you why that hidden season is actually preparation, not punishment.

We’ll unpack the equation Intimacy + Integrity = Impact, the four stages of intimacy (Belief → Hope → Faith → Trust), and why Paul’s life and the book of Romans give us a blueprint for sustainable spiritual growth.

You’ll see how God used the hidden years of Moses...

You know what to do—pray, study, rest, set boundaries—but staying consistent still feels impossible. In this episode, Dr. Sharla unpacks Romans 7 alongside neuroscience to explain the real reason your follow-through keeps falling apart—and why it’s not laziness, lack of discipline, or a character flaw.

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By the end, you’ll understand the science and Scriptur...

You’re praying, serving, and doing all the “right” things—but deep down, you’re still waiting for God to prove His love through external validation. The relationship, the career move, the glow-up, the house—all as receipts that your suffering wasn’t in vain.

This week’s Accountability Session is about breaking that cycle of disappointment and learning to trust God’s process without demanding proof. Dr. Sharla shares a birthday-week reflection on how God has been teaching her contentment, pace, and identity apart from external rewards—and why that shift is key to building a life that doesn’t ex...

We’re continuing our How to Build a Life That Doesn’t Exhaust You series—and this week is all about how agency works when God calls you to live inside your scope.

In Haggai 2, God’s people struggled to stay motivated when the temple they were rebuilding looked smaller and less impressive than Solomon’s. The same thing happens to us: we pray for sustainability, God answers, but the quieter, simpler life He gives feels “too small” to be right. That’s when grandiosity sneaks in—pushing us to overreach, overcommit, and undo the very peace we asked for.

You’re planning your week, checking boxes, doing all the “right” things—but still feeling overloaded, overbooked, and on the edge of burnout.

That’s why we’re meeting here for our Weekly Accountability Session. Every Sunday night, we’ll pause together to invite God into our plans, get honest about our capacity, and build a week that protects both peace and purpose.

This week, Dr. Sharla shares a real-life Joy Comes in the Morning moment that proves God’s goodness can break through even in seasons of loss, stretching, and uncertainty—and how noticing those moments can...

You’re doing what you’re “supposed” to do—praying, showing up, serving, working hard—but the results still don’t match the effort. The exhaustion is growing, the resentment is creeping in, and deep down, you’re starting to wonder: Did I miss God?

In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down how survival mode and functional disobedience disguise themselves as faithfulness—and why God uses fruitlessness as a form of mercy, not punishment.

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If you’re constantly exhausted—even while trying to “do all the right things”—you’re not alone. In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, Dr. Sharla exposes the spiritual danger of emotional illiteracy and how it keeps high-functioning, faith-driven women stuck in cycles of overcommitment, disconnection, and silent resentment.

You’ll learn why emotional avoidance isn’t spiritual maturity, why “fine” isn’t a feeling, and how mislabeling your emotions can cause you to misinterpret God’s voice. This teaching breaks down the link between emotional suppression and spiritual exhaustion—and shows you how reclaiming emotional awareness is the first ste...

Not all burnout is from doing too much. Sometimes it’s from doing the wrong thing for too long—even if it looked holy. Even if you called it obedience.

In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we expose one of the most overlooked causes of Christian burnout: spiritual misalignment. You’ll learn why high-functioning women of faith often mistake misaligned obedience for purpose—and how that confusion leads to exhaustion, resentment, and quiet disconnection from God.

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Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or like God changed the plan on you? In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we break down the four ways God prunes us to restore spiritual pace and protect our purpose: removal, redirection, reconstruction, and rest. This teaching dives deep into how pruning shows up in your emotions, your nervous system, and your calendar—especially for high-functioning women recovering from the Productivity Gospel™.

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In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we expose how burnout, spiritual disconnection, and emotional exhaustion are often the result of spiritual misalignment, not lack of effort. God isn't punishing you—He’s pruning you to protect your stamina, preserve your fruit, and realign your pace with the Spirit.

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Are you exhausted but still pushing? Doing “all the right things” but still anxious, resentful, or numb? You may be trapped in the Productivity Gospel™—a deceptive belief system that’s stolen peace from an entire generation of believers.

In this powerful episode of Prescription for Purpose, we expose how the Productivity Gospel™ distorts God’s truth by tying your identity to your output. It masquerades as obedience and excellence, but underneath it breeds burnout, shame, and spiritual confusion.

This isn’t a message about tweaking your schedule. This is a call to repent, reset, and return to th...

Dr. Sharla returns to the mic with one of the most vulnerable and faith-filled episodes yet. After walking through a season marked by devastating loss—the passing of her beloved dog Kayla and her Nana—Sharla opens up about what it really takes to move forward when obedience to God costs you emotionally.

If you’re tired of feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, procrastination, or delayed obedience, this episode is your invitation to get honest about what’s really holding you back: emotional resistance, not lack of clarity. Through the lens of personal grief and powerful biblical...

You’ve been faithful, obedient, and consistent—but you still feel spiritually dry, emotionally disconnected, and overwhelmed by the very thing you prayed for. If you’re wondering why God feels silent or why your blessings feel heavier than expected, this episode is your confirmation: you are not off track.

In Part 2 of this powerful series, Dr. Sharla unpacks the final three signs that you're not lost—you've arrived. You’re in your Promised Land, and what you’re feeling is the stretch of maturity, not the consequence of misalignment.

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Are you doing everything “right”—praying, obeying, showing up for your calling—but still feel spiritually dry, disconnected, or numb? If you’ve ever asked, “Where is God in all of this?”, this episode is for you.

In this powerful and practical teaching, Dr. Sharla breaks down why emotional silence from God isn’t a sign you’re off track—it may be the clearest proof that you’re finally in your Promised Land. Backed by Scripture and real-life wisdom, this episode helps you recognize the signs of spiritual maturity and divine assignment, even when your feelings say otherwise.

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Are you walking in obedience—but still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in survival mode? You might be in your Promised Land—but with Eden expectations. In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down why purpose often feels hard, even when you're exactly where God called you to be.

Drawing from the book of Joshua, faith-based mental health principles, and trauma-informed insight, Dr. Sharla helps high-achieving Christian women reframe their frustration, reset their expectations, and stop mistaking divine process for personal punishment.

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Are you spiritually busy but emotionally empty? In this episode, Dr. Sharla continues the Four Horsemen of Spiritual Sabotage series with the final two patterns that may be keeping you stuck in cycles of performance and shallow repentance: Performance Without Purpose and Confession Without Conviction. These aren't obvious sins—they're subtle saboteurs that look like faithfulness but leave you exhausted, bitter, and disconnected from God.

Drawing from scripture, clinical insight, and lived experience, Dr. Sharla reveals how these horsemen feed on religious pressure, trauma conditioning, and spiritual perfectionism—and how you can break free.

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Are you doing all the right things—reading your Bible, praying, serving—but still feeling spiritually stuck, dry, or disconnected? In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down the first two of the Four Horsemen of Spiritual Sabotage that secretly undermine your faith: Information Without Intimacy and Obedience Without Revelation. Drawing from scripture, psychology, and her own experiences, Dr. Sharla exposes how these subtle patterns look like faithfulness but are actually faith killers.

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Are you doing everything you know to do—praying, serving, staying strong—but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or exhausted? In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down three more hidden survival strategies that look like strength but are actually stunting your spiritual growth: hyper-independence, over-functioning, and emotional withdrawal.

These high-achieving, high-functioning patterns are common among Christian women who appear confident and capable but are silently carrying unbearable mental and emotional weight.

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Are you doing all the “right” things—praying, journaling, setting boundaries—but still feel numb, stuck, or spiritually disconnected? In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down two hidden survival strategies that feel faithful on the surface but are actually sabotaging your growth: spiritual bypassing and performative healing.

These high-functioning patterns are common among Christian women who look like they’re thriving—but feel emotionally hollow behind the scenes.

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You’ve prayed. Fasted. Journaled. Talked it through with your therapist, your wise counsel, even the prophet. So why are you still stuck? This episode is for the high-functioning, self-aware woman who already has clarity—but hasn’t made the move. And spoiler: it’s not confusion. It’s avoidance. The kind that hides behind phrases like “I’m just using wisdom” or “I’m waiting on peace.”

In this episode, Dr. Sharla unpacks why clarity often triggers internal resistance, not peace—and how your nervous system is doing its job trying to keep you “safe” by resisting obedience. You’ll...

Sis, let’s get real—your client isn’t stuck because she’s confused. She’s stuck because she’s comfortable. In this premiere of Clinician’s Corner, we’re exposing the four lies keeping your clients trapped in roles, responsibilities, and identities God never called them to carry.

We break down how trauma, control, and spiritualized burnout keep people clinging to the familiar—and give you the FACT Framework to help them let go without stepping outside your scope. Whether you're a licensed clinician or a coach, this is the blueprint for calling out survival mode and guiding your c...

Think you’re being loyal to a role, a job, or a relationship? Think again. In this episode of the Prescription for Purpose Podcast, Dr. Sharla exposes how fear disguises itself as faithfulness—and how comfort zones, trauma, and spiritual dullness keep you stuck in cycles God already called dead. You’ll learn the psychological traps (like predictive coding + trauma adaptation), the spiritual fallout of ignoring God’s shift, and how to finally break free from the lies keeping you loyal to what’s no longer fruitful.

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If therapy, prayer, and journaling haven’t broken the cycle—you might be fighting the wrong battle with the wrong weapon. In this episode, we break down how to discern the difference between trauma, habits, and spiritual warfare so you can finally get free. Learn the real signs of each, how the enemy exploits them, and the exact strategy to walk in healing, wholeness, and authority.

Freedom isn’t far—it’s already yours. Let’s go get it.

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Sis, are you grinding because God said go… or because anxiety said hurry? In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between holy ambition and anxious ambition—because being productive doesn’t mean you’re in purpose.

You’ll learn how to:

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Sis… are you feeling burnt out from doing all the things or frozen in place because you’re afraid to move? This episode is your wake-up call and warm hug wrapped in one.

In today’s powerful teaching, Dr. Sharla breaks down the two hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of frustration and spiritual disconnection:

🔥 Toxic Self-Reliance — performing, striving, and over functioning for your worth

🧊 Spiritual Passivity — waiting on God to the point of inaction, confusion, and shutdown

If you’ve been questioning whether you’re lazy, doing too much, or just “o...

Have you been feeling restless, emotionally drained, or uncertain about your next steps? You might be in a season of divine course correction—but how do you know for sure? In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, we unpack Proverbs 3:11-12 and explore how God lovingly redirects us when we’re off track. Learn to recognize the spiritual, emotional, and practical signs of course correction, why we often resist it, and how to surrender to God’s realignment with faith and confidence. Plus, hear a personal testimony of how course correction can be tough—but transformative. If you’re struggling...

If your mind feels like it never stops running, you struggle to focus, or you’re constantly overwhelmed, you may be dealing with cognitive overload. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why your brain feels exhausted and how Philippians 4:8 provides a clear strategy for mental clarity and peace.

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Ever feel like prayer isn’t working? You pour out your worries to God, but five minutes later, the stress and anxious thoughts creep back in. Why does this happen? And more importantly—how can you break the cycle?

In this episode, we’re unpacking the Philippians 4:6 Prayer Model—a biblical, practical, and scientifically backed strategy to overcome anxiety, reframe your thoughts, and tap into real peace that lasts.

Paul lays out a clear, five-part strategy in Philippians 4—not just a general “pray about it” approach, but a mental wellness framework rooted in:

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Do you wake up feeling mentally drained before the day even starts? Struggling to focus, regulate your emotions, or find real peace? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode.

In this episode, we’re breaking down God’s step-by-step strategy for mental wellness found in Philippians 4:4-8. Paul doesn’t just encourage peace—he gives us a clear framework to retrain our minds, reject anxiety, and build emotional resilience.

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💡 Are you stuck in cycles of emotional burnout, wondering why your mental health efforts don’t seem to last? The key might not be just mental health—it’s mental wellness.

In this episode of Prescription for Purpose, Dr. Sharla breaks down the difference between mental health vs. mental wellness, showing you how to protect your peace, strengthen resilience, and break free from unhealthy cycles. Many Christians focus on restoration (healing past wounds) but forget the importance of maintenance (safeguarding peace and joy daily).

🚀 Learn how to: ✔ Leverage biblical protective factors to guard your mind and spirit

Anxiety is a thief, but it does not own you. If you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, and pulled in a million directions, this episode is for you.

Many of us think anxiety is something we just have to live with, but Philippians 4:6-8 gives us a clear, biblical strategy to resist anxiety and reclaim our peace. In this episode, we’re diving into God’s prescription for breaking free from chronic stress and mental exhaustion so you can stop striving and start thriving.

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Are you constantly feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and mentally scattered? Do you wake up already feeling behind, rushing through tasks, and struggling to find peace? Sis, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you don’t have to live like this.

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In this episode, we’re unpacking why anxiety and overwhelm have become your norm, what’s really causing it, and how you can break free using biblical wisdom and practical strategies. Anxiety isn’t just about feeling worried—it’s a state of mental fragmentation, pulling your focus in different directions and leaving you exha...

Have you ever felt like no matter how much you achieve, it’s never enough? Maybe you’re constantly chasing the next goal, believing it will finally bring fulfillment—only to end up burnt out, disappointed, and questioning your worth. Sis, it’s not your confidence that’s broken; it’s time to focus on building your self-esteem.

In this episode, we unpack the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem and why chasing confidence alone can leave you feeling empty and fragile. You’ll discover how to shift from relying on external achievements to embracing the intrinsic worth that God has a...

Have you ever felt like one bad day sets off a chain reaction, throwing off your focus, your peace, and your progress? It’s time to stop letting life’s challenges derail you and start preparing to face them with intention, faith, and resilience. In this episode, we’ll walk through the 9 essential components of a contingency plan to help you master your bad days and keep moving forward, no matter what life throws your way.

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Do bad days seem to set off a chain reaction, leaving you stuck in a pattern of frustration, stress, and stalled progress? Many of us live in a reactive cycle, letting challenges derail not just our day but our journey toward achieving our goals. But what if the first step to breaking this pattern wasn’t about doing more but seeing things differently?

In this episode, Dr. Sharla walks you through a powerful perspective shift that lays the foundation for mastering your bad days. By understanding how emotional, mental, and spiritual preparedness influences your response to life’s ch...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and stuck in a cycle of endless doing? In this bonus episode, Dr. Sharla shares 11 actionable steps to help you shift from doing to thriving by aligning your focus, priorities, and actions with God’s purpose. Learn how to break free from mental fatigue, perfectionism, and anxiety while building a life rooted in spiritual growth and productivity.

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Sis, it’s time to stop doing and start thriving! In this powerful episode, Dr. Sharla kicks off the new year by unpacking the difference between merely performing and living a life of abundance and purpose. Too many of us are booked, busy, and burnt out, but God is calling us to something greater—true alignment with His will.

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Unlock the secret to sustainable success with the 3 pillars of productivity: posture, pace, and prayer. This faith-based strategy will help you align your heart and mind, find your God-given rhythm, and strengthen your spiritual connection. Start 2025 with clarity, focus, and purpose—learn how to implement these principles for lasting impact.

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Feeling stuck, burnt out, or overwhelmed? Discover how to shift from simply maintaining to thriving by trusting in God’s sustaining power. We’ll unpack the difference between maintaining in your own strength versus allowing God to sustain you through seasons of transformation. Learn how to let go of control, embrace change, and experience renewed purpose. With biblical insights from Psalm 55:22 and Romans 5:3-5, you’ll find practical strategies to align with God’s will, avoid burnout, and thrive in your walk with Christ.

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