by Dr. MJ Wegmann
Conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and authors on wisdom, leadership, faith and living on purpose. Through L.I.F.E. Golden Ticket — and the TIP Methodology (Transitions, Identity, and Purpose) — each episode unpacks how remarkable people navigate change, lead with integrity, and create meaning by serving others. Honest dialogue for anyone building a business, a team, or a life that matters. Welcome to the Purpose Maker conversation.
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June 12, 2026
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What happens when an investigative journalist sets out to disprove Christianity — and the evidence won't let him? In this episode of the Purpose Maker Wisdom & Leadership Podcast, Dr. Wegmann sits down with two of the most respected and influential voices in Christian apologetics: Lee Strobel, the former atheist and journalist behind The Case for Christ, and Mark Mittelberg, evangelist, author, and Lee's longtime collaborator.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Together we go past the talking points. We explore where evidence ends and faith begins, the hardest objections they still wrestle with, and how defending the faith has changed in a culture that's grown skeptical of truth itself. Lee and Mark also open up about what they've learned from each other across decades of friendship and ministry — the kind of deep reverence for each other you don’t hear on every podcast.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or a seasoned believer, this conversation will challenge the way you think about faith, evidence, and the kind of leader you're becoming. Because at Purpose Maker, we believe identity always precedes impact — and nothing shapes identity more profoundly than what you believe to be true about God, the world, and yourself. This isn't just an apologetics episode. It's a masterclass in intellectual courage, deep friendship, and the lifelong pursuit of wisdom that leads not just to better answers, but to a better you. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen, share and step into a faith with deeper roots.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Show links:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Apologetics Inc. </span><a href="http://www.apologetics.org"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.apologetics.org</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lee’s latest book: </span><a href="https://a.co/d/04l68y1F"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://a.co/d/04l68y1F</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mark’s latest book: </span><a href="https://a.co/d/05DSALU1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://a.co/d/05DSALU1</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">SUBSCRIBE to Purpose Maker on Youtube: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PurposeMaker"><span style="font-weight: 400;">@purposemaker </span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join the FREE newsletter: </span><a href="http://www.purposemaker.com/newsletter"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.purposemaker.com/newsletter</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join an online wisdom class:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NHNVRpb3pHN3NsZWpiVzlwdVNNRUdVWHBoQXxBQ3Jtc0trWk5RQVlUN1M2N1RuaVpYQzRwdHFYQi1pUk9mMWxHMFljaEhRbmtBMjZhMFU1Q2lzVlVmT0JISm1aSDdId1AtU2d4eS1CakJkNmMwUzhqVjVrSkNHeERCcmpBTE9ua21sV3B1ZEwyOWh3RXJaYzRzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.purposemaker.com%2Fwisdomhub&v=TCFBVVp7PgY"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.purposemaker.com/wisdomhub</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen on Apple: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWQybmNDbkF3UVo3Yld1Zzc1SUl2VHg2bFFEQXxBQ3Jtc0trUjRlRTVkaXIxeFpZbkVoRDNGTFNxTFc4N0tmRWVMZmd3VVBFZnpwV3Jxa3BwckVMdHFEeGhzTWg4SXJhamp2NEdWOThENUl1UU5tWE5XQm1PazU0RHpXS3VBVE1mLUJ4T3BMQW1PNGZHMFN3UkdtUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast..&v=TCFBVVp7PgY"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast..</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen on Spotify:</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG54b2tfd1UtekdBR3R1c182UW1lRUhraXFGQXxBQ3Jtc0tsWklnY2p1SUYzVlRHbm1ZRDBHN2ZkbFdpX0ZWNFR2czVTY2JsUjgxdUpWeGQ2a1FheDQwQlFEUVNlN3lfRy11NmNQNnd5bmhvQzVaUlVwRmh3Z25YN0k2ekUtdmQ2NkstOXlMUFBpd3pNOWE2RTFSRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F4F0XqPt..&v=TCFBVVp7PgY"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">https://open.spotify.com/show/4F0XqPt..</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow on Instagram: </span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/dr.wegmann"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.instagram.com/dr.wegmann</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Follow on Facebook: </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/purposemaker"><span style="font-weight: 400;">www.facebook.com/purposemaker</span></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/purposemaker"><span style="font-weight: 400;">#purposemaker</span></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/drwegmann"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">#drwegmann</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> #faith #christianity #thecaseforchrist #leestrobel #markmittelberg #apologetics</span></p>
April 30, 2026
<p>Today's guest didn't set out to build a business. He set out to build a paddle board for his daughter — a little girl who wanted to feel the water beneath her feet, and wanted it to be real.</p> <p>Made from the earth. Made with intention. What happened next is a masterclass in what we talk about in this show — how Transitions, Identity, and Purpose converge at exactly the right moment to create something extraordinary. Jason Thelen is a master carpenter, an artist, and the founder of Little Bay Boards — a one-of-a-kind handcrafted paddle board company rooted right here in Petoskey, Michigan, on the shores of Little Traverse Bay.</p> <p>He builds hollow wooden paddle boards from sustainably forested lumber, and every single one is a work of art. But more than that — every board carries a story. Jason's story is one of the L.I.F.E. Flywheel in motion. A man who found his purpose not by searching for it, but by showing up fully for the people he loves — and letting that meaning pour into everything he creates. You're going to hear about craft, calling, and what it means to build something that matters.</p> <p>You can find Jason here:<span> </span><a href="https://littlebayboards.com/">https://littlebayboards.com/</a></p> <p><span>SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: @purposemaker</span></p> <p><span>Join the FREE newsletter: <a href="http://www.purposemaker.com/newsletter">www.purposemaker.com/newsletter</a></span></p> <p><span>Check out our Lifestyle and Wellness store here: <a href="https://www.purposemaker.store/">https://www.purposemaker.store/</a></span></p> <p><span>Join an online Wisdom class: <a href="https://www.purposemaker.com/wisdomhub">https://www.purposemaker.com/wisdomhub</a></span></p> <p><span>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</a></span></p> <p><span>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4F0XqPt...">https://open.spotify.com/show/4F0XqPt...</a></span></p> <p><span>Follow on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/dr.wegmann">www.instagram.com/dr.wegmann</a></span></p> <p><span>Follow on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/purposemaker">www.facebook.com/purposemaker</a></span></p> <p><span>#PurposeMaker #LeadershipDevelopment #PersonalGrowth #LifePurpose #MidLifeWisdom #FaithAndBusiness #LegacyBuilding #LeadershipCoaching #IntentionalLiving #BusinessConsulting #SpiritualGrowth #MindsetMatters #HighPerformance #ProfessionalDevelopment #ImpactDriven #WisdomShared #ServantLeadership #TransformationalCoaching #GoalSetting #SuccessMindset</span></p>
March 19, 2026
<p><span>Mary Grace McCaskill, Executive Director of Ann's Nest, joins the Purpose Maker podcast to share how true leadership is built on influence, adding value to others, and developing people to reach their full potential. With more than 20 years leading nonprofit teams and raising millions to support children's hospitals, healthcare, and community initiatives, Mary Grace embodies the principle that leadership isn't about position—it's about positively influencing those around you to create lasting impact. </span></p> <p><span>At Ann's Nest, she is guiding the realization of a powerful vision: building dignified, inclusive housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Northern Michigan's Emmet and Charlevoix counties. This episode explores how intentional leadership—rooted in serving others, building trust, and empowering teams—addresses a deep family concern: ensuring loved ones with IDD have supportive, person-centered futures long after parents are gone. Hear insights on growing influence through daily growth, prioritizing people over programs, and leading communities toward greater purpose and inclusion. </span></p> <p><span>A must-listen for leaders, advocates, and anyone committed to making a difference by lifting others higher. Find Mary Grace </span></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.annsnest.org/">https://www.annsnest.org/ </a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.thinkanddogood.co">www.thinkanddogood.co </a></span></p> <p><span>SUBSCRIBE on Youtube: @purposemaker </span></p> <p><span>Join the FREE newsletter: <a href="http://www.purposemaker.com/newsletter">www.purposemaker.com/newsletter </a></span></p> <p><span>Check out our Lifestyle and Wellness store here: <a href="https://www.purposemaker.store/">https://www.purposemaker.store/ </a></span></p> <p><span>Join an online Mid-Life Wisdom class: <a href="https://www.purposemaker.com/wisdomhub">https://www.purposemaker.com/wisdomhub </a></span></p> <p><span>Listen on Apple: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... </a></span></p> <p><span>Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4F0XqPt...">https://open.spotify.com/show/4F0XqPt... </a></span></p> <p><span>Follow on Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/dr.wegmann">www.instagram.com/dr.wegmann </a></span></p> <p><span>Follow on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/purposemaker">www.facebook.com/purposemaker</a></span></p> <p><span> </span><span>#PurposeMaker</span><span> </span><span>#LeadershipDevelopment</span><span> </span><span>#PersonalGrowth</span><span> </span><span>#LifePurpose</span><span> </span><span>#MidLifeWisdom</span><span> </span><span>#FaithAndBusiness</span><span> </span><span>#LegacyBuilding</span><span> </span><span>#LeadershipCoaching</span><span> </span><span>#IntentionalLiving</span><span> </span><span>#BusinessConsulting</span><span> </span><span>#SpiritualGrowth</span><span> </span><span>#MindsetMatters</span><span> </span><span>#HighPerformance</span><span> </span><span>#ProfessionalDevelopment</span><span> </span><span>#ImpactDriven</span><span> </span><span>#WisdomShared</span><span> </span><span>#ServantLeadership</span><span> </span><span>#TransformationalCoaching</span><span> </span><span>#GoalSetting</span><span> </span><span>#SuccessMindset</span></p>
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Conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and authors on wisdom, leadership, faith and living on purpose.
Through L.I.F.E. Golden Ticket — and the TIP Methodology (Transitions, Identity, and Purpose) — each episode unpacks how remarkable people navigate change, lead with integrity, and create meaning by serving others. Honest dialogue for anyone building a business, a team, or a life that matters. Welcome to the Purpose Maker conversation.
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