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Morning Brew with Father Don Purdum
Start your morning with a fresh cup of encouragement, timeless wisdom, and a deeper connection with Christ. Morning Brew with Father Don is a short, daily inspirational podcast offering practical Christian encouragement rooted in Scripture and the ancient wisdom of the Orthodox Church. In just five minutes, Father Don shares relatable reflections on the challenges of everyday life, drawing from the teachings of Jesus Christ, the wisdom of the early Church Fathers, and the rich spiritual…
Episodes
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 11: The Little Things That Shape Your Soul
The smallest compromises we make today can become the habits that shape who we are tomorrow. Have you ever justified a little dishonesty, an unkind comment, or…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 10: The Invisible Battle Within You
There is a spiritual battle taking place within you every day. The question is, are you aware of it? Every day, thoughts, emotions, and temptations pull our…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 9: You Are Not Your Thoughts
Just because a thought enters your mind doesn't mean it defines who you are. Have you ever experienced an unwanted thought that left you feeling guilty…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 8: When Silence Becomes Prayer
What if the silence you've been avoiding is exactly where God is waiting to meet you? We live in a world filled with noise, distractions, and endless demands…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 7: Win Early
Temptation is often easiest to resist when it first appears. The longer we entertain it, the stronger it becomes. Have you ever allowed a small temptation to…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 6: Small Habits, Eternal Consequences
Your life is shaped less by what you intend to do and more by what you repeatedly choose to do. We often imagine spiritual transformation happening through…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 5: Let Go of What You Cannot Control
How much of your anxiety comes from trying to control things that were never yours to control? We worry about our families, finances, relationships, health…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 4: The Danger of Waiting Until Later
One of the most dangerous phrases in the spiritual life is, "I'll deal with it later." Later, I'll pray. Later, I'll forgive. Later, I'll repent. Later, I'll…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 3: Guard the Beginning
Sin rarely begins with an action. It usually begins with a thought. Have you ever allowed a moment of frustration to ruin your entire day? Or entertained a…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 2: You Don't Have to Carry It All
Some of the heaviest burdens we carry are the ones nobody else can see. Financial pressures, family struggles, uncertainty about the future, and the endless…
Morning Brew with Father Don PurdumEpisode 1: Win the First Moment
The spiritual battle for your day begins before your feet ever touch the floor. What is the first thing you think about when you wake up? Your…