Pursuit Of Purpose

From Ironworker to Roofing Founder: Steve Pike’s Reinvention

In this episode Rob and Chuck sit down with Steve Pike to trace his unconventional journey from a teenage ironworker to IT professional and ultimately the founder of SETX Roofing Pros.
Steve shares stories about family discoveries, mentors, faith and tithing, leadership lessons, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and his company’s Operation Overwatch veteran roof giveaway.
Practical, personal, and faith-forward, the conversation highlights resilience, reinvention, and giving back.

The True Meaning of Christmas: A Nativity Conversation

Hosts Rob and Chuck read the nativity from the King James Bible and discuss the true meaning and origin of Christmas—focusing on humility, salvation, and hope beyond the season’s commercial trappings.The episode includes open, compassionate dialogue with live callers about faith, the Old Testament, interfaith learning, personal loss and healing, and an invitation to celebrate the holidays with gratitude, purpose, and kindness.

Inside the Mosque: A First-Time Tour and Candid Questions

Rob and Chuck visit a Southeast Texas Islamic Center with guest Faris Khan Abdallah and Imam Fahad. They tour the mosque for the first time, learn about prayer rituals, mosque layout, and cultural practices like removing shoes and washing before prayer.The episode discusses Islam’s connection to other Abrahamic faiths, the role of Prophet Muhammad, differences and similarities with Christianity, translation of the Qur’an, community services, and everyday practices like zakat and family life at the mosque.

Stable Spirit: How Horses Heal Minds and Communities

Hosts Rob and Chuck interview Katie Durio, founder of Stable Spirit, a nonprofit in Southeast Texas that uses horses to support mental, physical, and emotional health. Katie describes three core programs — Equine Assisted Learning, Hippotherapy, and Therapeutic Riding — and how horses mirror behavior, calm special-needs clients, and aid leadership and addiction recovery work.The episode covers Stable Spirit’s history, volunteer and donation opportunities, community outreach (including veterans and families), current challenges like a recent equine virus, and how listeners can get involved or apply for services.

Strike at Sea: The Controversial Cartel Boat Attack

Live from the Pursuit of Purpose studios, this episode of "What Are We Doing" dives into the heated debate over recent cartel boat strikes, the ethics and legality of rules of engagement, and community reactions to the U.S. drug war. Hosts and live viewers weigh in on whether military-style strikes are justified to stop fentanyl and other drugs from entering American streets.
The show also touches on a separate topic of welfare fraud in Minnesota, includes viewer comments and questions, and previews an upcoming episode with a gubernatorial candidate. Audience interaction drives the conversation as hosts explore what leaders should do to protect communities.
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From Stage Lights to Stewardship: Tim Smith’s Journey to Purpose

Tim Smith shares his life journey from growing up in New Jersey to a career in financial services, blending his passions for music, mentorship, and faith. He discusses evolving beliefs, the influence of family, the power of discipline, and a shift from success measured by wealth to a life focused on impact and legacy.The episode covers personal stories of resilience, including his wife’s health challenges, his work helping the less fortunate, and practical advice on mentorship, staying true to oneself, and finding purpose.

Live & Unfiltered: A Muslim American’s Journey — Faith, Loss, and New Beginnings

In this episode of the Pursuit of Purpose podcast (What Are We Doing series), first-time in-studio guest Faris shares his personal conversion to Islam, the daily practices that changed his life, and how faith brought discipline and peace after trauma.
The hosts ask candid questions about common misconceptions — terrorism, Sharia, child marriage, women’s roles, polygamy, and the relationship between Islam and Christianity — while exploring interfaith understanding, repentance, and community responsibility.
The conversation emphasizes compassion, honesty, and open dialogue as the hosts and guest work to clear up misunderstandings and encourage mutual respect.
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Determined: A Navy Vet’s Journey with Muscular Dystrophy

Rob and Chuck interview Anthony Cordell about his life, Navy service, and the unexpected diagnosis of Becker muscular dystrophy. He shares how his military experiences, love of the outdoors, and work in electronics shaped him, and how his condition redirected his path.Anthony explains muscular dystrophy in everyday terms, discusses clinical trials, the role of geneticists and the MDA, and offers practical advice to those newly diagnosed. He speaks candidly about the VA system, perseverance, and the value of seeking answers.Through stories about fatherhood, community involvement, and personal determination, Anthony emphasizes the message to adapt and overcome. He invites others to connect, encouraging hope, advocacy, and resilience.

From Buffalo to Kilimanjaro: Simone Knego’s Journey to Real Confidence

Simone Knego joins the Pursuit of Purpose podcast to share her life story — from growing up in Buffalo and moving to Florida, to raising and adopting children, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and launching a podcast with her daughter.
She discusses parenting, overcoming self‑doubt, her Real Confidence method, practical mindset hacks like Control‑Alt‑Delete, and her new book aimed at helping women move from unsure to unshakeable.

Saved by a Surgeon: The Miracle That Shaped a Life

Robert Hyatt shares the story of a childhood accident in 1977 that severed his arm, the miraculous microscopic reattachment by Dr. John K. Graham, and how faith and community support guided his recovery.He reflects on the physical and emotional challenges, his career shift to owning general stores, and the values he hopes to pass to his children — showing how trials can become purpose-driven growth.