Path To Purpose

In this special bonus episode of Path to Purpose, David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with Bryce Hargis, James River Church’s Joplin Campus Pastor, to share the heart behind an important leadership transition. On March 7, 2027, David and Brandon will become co-lead pastors of James River Church, following 35 years of faithful leadership from John and Debbie Lindell. They reflect on the years of prayer, wise counsel, and unexpected turns that have helped them recognize God’s purpose for this next season.

Together, they answer a question many people are asking: How can two people lead one church? Through personal stories about their relationship as brothers, the way they sharpen one another in decision-making and sermon preparation, and examples of shared leadership in Scripture, they explain why unity, clear communication, complementary strengths, and shared responsibility matter. At the center of it all is their conviction that Jesus is the one who builds His church and that following His purpose matters more than any particular leadership model.

David and Brandon also share how God redirected their early plans to plant churches, how their families are preparing for this new season, and why they are asking the church to pray for wisdom and unity in the months ahead. John Lindell closes the conversation with a prayer for God's continued guidance and blessing. Whether you're facing a season of transition, seeking clarity about your calling, or learning to trust God with an unexpected next step, this conversation will encourage you to follow Jesus faithfully and walk in His purpose.

Resources:

James River Church: https://jamesriver.church

Getting Ready for the Future series: https://jamesriver.church/series/getting-ready-for-the-future/

Questions about the leadership transition: future@jamesriver.church

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You can purchase David and Brandon’s book, Lionhearted, here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lionhearted-Living-Focused-Fulfilled-Fearless/dp/0800746244

In this episode of Path to Purpose, David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with author and speaker Havilah Cunnington for a conversation about hearing God’s voice, growing in the prophetic, and becoming who God has actually called you to be. Havilah shares how her father taught her from a young age to listen for God’s voice, how he helped make the prophetic a normal part of everyday life, and why hearing God is something believers can grow in through practice, community, and obedience. Learning to recognize His voice can bring greater clarity to your purpose and help you walk confidently in what He is saying.

Havilah also shares practical ways to grow in hearing God—from paying attention to what He may be highlighting during worship to writing down what you sense and sharing simple words of encouragement with others. They talk about lowering the stakes, being willing to get it wrong, staying humble and teachable, and trusting God with the results of your obedience. The conversation also explores why prophetic gifts should never become a performance or a source of identity, and why walking in purpose requires remaining under authority while allowing the Holy Spirit to work through the unique person God created you to be.

One of the most personal parts of the conversation centers on Havilah’s journey of “breaking up” with the person she thought she was supposed to become. She shares about the loneliness that can come when God calls you beyond other people’s expectations, the temptation to chase belonging or approval, and the freedom of recognizing that your assignment may change while your identity as a child of God does not. Whether you are trying to hear God more clearly, wondering how to step into your calling, or struggling with the pressure to become who others expect you to be, this episode will encourage you to trust Jesus, obey His voice, and embrace the purpose He has uniquely given you.

Resources:

Havilah Cunnington: https://havilahcunnington.com/

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David Lindell: / davidlindell
Brandon Lindell: / brandonlindell
YouTube: / @davidandbrandonlindell

You can purchase David and Brandon’s book, Lionhearted, here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lionhearted-Living-Focused-Fulfilled-Fearless/dp/0800746244

In this episode of Path to Purpose, David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with Ben Graves, youth pastor at Daybreak Church, for an encouraging conversation about discovering God’s will, recognizing His calling on your life, and walking confidently in your purpose. Ben shares his journey from running from ministry as a teenager to experiencing God’s direction through prophetic moments, relationships, open doors, and a growing awareness of how God had uniquely equipped him for His purpose.
 
In this conversation, they talk about how God can use your desires, passions, gifts, and experiences to help reveal His purpose for your life. Ben shares practical wisdom for those wrestling with questions about their future, why God’s will doesn’t have to feel like a complicated treasure hunt, and how being faithful with what God has placed in front of you can bring greater clarity as you continue walking in purpose.
 
Ben also opens up about learning to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit, developing vision for the future without forcing God’s timing, and investing in the next generation of leaders. From his mother’s battle with cancer to generations of ministry in his family, Ben shares how a deeply rooted relationship with Jesus has shaped the way he approaches faith, family, leadership, and purpose. Whether you are trying to understand God’s will, wondering what He has called you to do, or simply trying to take the next faithful step, this conversation will encourage you to stay close to Jesus, trust that God is ordering your steps, and keep moving forward in His purpose for your life.
 
Resources:
 
Ben Graves: https://bengraves.org/
Daybreak Church: https://daybreakchurch.org/
 
Connect with us here!
David Lindell: / davidlindell
Brandon Lindell: / brandonlindell
YouTube: / @davidandbrandonlindell
 
You can purchase David and Brandon’s book, Lionhearted, here:
https://www.amazon.com/Lionhearted-Living-Focused-Fulfilled-Fearless/dp/0800746244

In this episode of Path to Purpose, David Lindell and Brandon Lindell sit down with Louie Giglio, pastor of Passion City Church and visionary of the Passion movement, for a powerful conversation about calling, preaching, fear, faith, and stewarding the purpose God has placed on your life. Louie shares stories from his early days of public speaking, the moments that shaped his call to ministry, and the ongoing process of growing in the gifts God has entrusted to him.
 
In this conversation, they talk about what it means to live with purpose in every season, why humility is essential to growth, and how to faithfully steward your voice, your influence, and your digital presence for the glory of Jesus. Louie also shares practical wisdom on social media, the importance of knowing your “why,” and how believers can use their lives and platforms to serve people and point them to Christ.
 
Louie also opens up about walking through anxiety and depression, the compassion God developed in him through that season, and the message behind his upcoming book, Fear Not. Whether you are navigating fear, seeking clarity in your purpose, growing in leadership, or asking God to use your life in a greater way, this honest and encouraging conversation will help you trust Jesus, keep moving forward, and live with faith for all God has called you to do.
 
Resources:
Louie Giglio: [Insert Link]
Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/
Passion Conference: https://passionconferences.com/
Fear Not: [Insert Link]
 
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David Lindell: / davidlindell
Brandon Lindell: / brandonlindell
YouTube: / @davidandbrandonlindell
 
You can purchase David and Brandon’s book, Lionhearted, here: https://lionhearted.com/

In this episode of Path to Purpose, Pastor David Lindell and Pastor Brandon Lindell sit down with missionary and author Dr. Dick Brogden for a powerful conversation about finding joy when life is hard, following Jesus through suffering, and living fully surrendered to the purpose of God. Dick shares stories from growing up on the mission field in Kenya, serving in some of the hardest places in the world, and learning how God shapes purpose through surrender, obedience, and complete dependence on Jesus.

In this conversation, they talk about the beauty of surrender, the presence of Jesus in seasons of suffering, and how God uses hard places to refine His purpose in our lives. Dick also shares practical wisdom on discerning purpose, understanding the difference between calling, assignment, and role, and how God uses His Word, His Spirit, and trusted spiritual leaders to bring clarity in every season.

Whether you are walking through pain, seeking direction for your future, or asking God to use your life in a greater way, this honest and faith-filled conversation will encourage you to follow Jesus with courage, embrace His purpose for your life, and discover the joy that can only be found in Him.

Resources:
Live Dead: https://www.livedead.org/

Connect with us here!
David Lindell: / davidlindell
Brandon Lindell: / brandonlindell
YouTube: / @davidandbrandonlindell
You can purchase Pastor David and Brandon’s book, Lionhearted, here: https://lionhearted.com/