{"podcast":{"title":"Anchored with Purpose | Faith, Family, Purpose, Dreaming, Planning, Overcoming Anxiety, Overcoming Overwhelm","slug":"anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","podcast_index_feed_id":7090057,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/jnW66nxD.rss","website_url":"https://anchoredwithpurpose.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/ecad374d-5623-4d54-a42a-9b1af1f2e193/Anchored_with_Purpose_Podcast_Cover_1_8ijav.png","author":"Melissa Wilkinson - Life Coach for Catholic Women","episode_count":88,"summary":"The Anchored with Purpose Podcast focuses on Faith, Family, Purpose, & Dreaming Big. How do I fill the emptiness I feel in my life? What is missing from my life? The stresses of this world are causing me anxiety, how can I cope? I’m a mom, but I feel so drained and have lost a piece of me, how do I find me again? How do I dream again? How do I even achieve those dreams? And the biggest question of all, is it worth pursuing my purpose and dreams? Whether you’re a dreamer, a mom, connected in your faith or feeling a little (or a lot) lost, this is the show for you. The Anchored with Purpose Podcast is a live-workshop style podcast packed with actionable step-by-step tips to help you redefine what you want in your life in the areas of faith, family, purpose, & pursuing your dreams. You can train with the experts on how to dig in, reconnect with your faith & purpose, and tackle your biggest goals along the way.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T00:19:40.069053+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057"},"episode":{"title":"41| Anchored in Faith: The Foundation That Holds Everything Together","slug":"41-anchored-in-faith-the-foundation-that-holds-everything-together","published_at":"2025-07-22T08:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057/41-anchored-in-faith-the-foundation-that-holds-everything-together","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchored-with-purpose-faith-family-purpose-dreaming-planning-overcoming-anxiety-overcoming-overwhelm-7090057","url":"https://anchoredwithpurpose.podbean.com/e/41-anchored-in-faith-the-foundation-that-holds-everything-together/","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-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.mp3","summary":"Faith isn’t just one area of your life—it’s the foundation for everything else. In this episode of Anchored with Purpose, Melissa dives deep into the Faith & Spiritual Life Anchor, part of the Anchored in Every Area series. Between work, kids, laundry, and to-do lists, faith can easily get crowded out. But as Matthew 7:24–25 reminds us, when we build our lives on the rock of Christ, we can withstand any storm. Melissa shares statistics about Mass attendance, prayer, and Bible reading, and explains why consistent faith practices bring lasting joy, purpose, and resilience. You’ll also hear her personal journey of staying anchored in faith through life’s busy and dry seasons, and get practical tips for making faith an intentional part of your daily rhythm. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why faith is the foundation for every other area of your life The importance of weekly Mass and how few Catholics currently attend (only 17% in the U.S.) Practical ways to anchor your faith: Scripture, prayer, sacraments, worship, and community Melissa’s favorite tools and resources for staying connected to God How to rebuild your faith one small step at a time Links & Resources Mentioned: YouVersion Bible App: https://www.bible.com/ Bible in a Year with Fr. Mike Schmitz: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321 Great Adventure Catholic Bible: https://a.co/d/dvnNWBD Walking with God: A Journey through the Bible: https://a.co/d/ilDHslE MassTimes.org – Find Mass & Reconciliation near you: https://masstimes.org/ Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal Join the conversation in the Anchored with Purpose Tribe Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B7c5RBreV/ Journal Prompts: When was a time God showed up for me when I least e…","meta_description":"Faith isn’t just one area of your life—it’s the foundation for everything else. 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