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Purpose Ignited
At Purpose Ignited, we explore professional development tools in a real world context. Our guests discuss how their strengths, personalities, and work styles enable them to activate their calling. This podcast is for students and professionals who want to learn how to thrive in their careers while stewarding the gifts God has given them and growing closer to him. Purpose Ignited was created by the Lipscomb University Career Development Center and Center for Vocational Discovery.
Purpose Ignited is hosted and produced by Lily Corley with editing, music, and assistant production by Sarah Nicole.
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Podcasting since 2025 • 21 episodes
Purpose Ignited
Latest Episodes
Jan Harris, Part I: Ideation, Poetry, and Authentic Presence
Dr. Jan Harris joins Lily to discuss her journey into the field of English and Literature. She describes how the CliftonStrength "Ideation" helps her in her roles as a professor, scholar, writer, and spiritual director. Lily and Jan discuss the...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:04
David Elrod, Part II: Ethics, Innovation, and Loving Your Neighbor
David Elrod and Lily continue their conversation on career and calling. In this episode, they tackle questions of ethics--more timely now than ever, as technology continues to rapidly transform our world. David has a unique perspective after 40...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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17:26
David Elrod, Part I: Engineering as Ministry & Discovering Purpose in Unexpected Places
In this special episode, David Elrod shares his journey of discovering how his talents in science and technology could be used to serve others through an engineering career. As a young student, he wondered if missions and medicine were the only...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:27
Hope Nordstrom, Part II: Significance (Strengths)
In Part Two of their conversation, Lily and Hope Nordstrom dive into the CliftonStrength called "Significance." They discuss the importance of doing work that makes a difference, considering our legacy, and giving feedback as a leader that goes...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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28:58
Hope Nordstrom, Part I: Input (Strengths)
In Part I of this interview, Hope Nordstrom joins the podcast to share her career story and discuss the Strength of Input. Hope discusses how she leverages this strategic thinking tool to build build stronger relationships. Hope serves as the S...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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