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Purpose DRVN Podcast is an unabashed and intimate look into the struggles, dreams, and desires of individuals. We celebrate and highlight the incredible people who make things happen, tell their stories, and inspire others by telling their own story. We hear from non-profits, life coaches, spiritual leaders, and everyday people who have businesses or ideas that are changing their world.
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History: Beyond the Textbook seeks to examine American history through the experiences of those who lived it in seasons spanning 12 episodes each. Each season, high school history teacher Alex Mattke covers a separate era of American history and features perspectives on well-known events and lesser-known experiences of famous historical figures. Season One covered the colonial era in American history, and Season Two, covering America’s Revolution, returns on February 27, with new episodes ev ...
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Modern sport attracts fanatics, youth talent and financial profit like never before in human history. From youth football to Grand Slam finals, maintaining a positive mindset is crucial for optimal performance. Join us as we interview elite sportspeople and uncover the truth about the significance of mental health in sport.
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In this inaugural episode of "Thursday Unplugged" on the Purpose Driven Podcast, I share my thoughts and personal experiences. I discusses the importance of seizing the one life we have, emphasizing that every challenge and obstacle shapes us into who we are today. I encourage listeners to take a chance on themselves, overcome self-doubt, and pursu…
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In this exciting episode, we sit down with Colton Lindsey, the dynamic owner and creator of WGR Academy, to delve into his inspiring journey in the real estate industry. Colton shares his unique story, from humble beginnings to becoming a leader in the field, and how he has navigated the ever-evolving real estate landscape. We take a deep dive into…
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In this episode I again become the Guest! Pulled from the archives, I dive deep into my personal journey, exploring how my life experiences have shaped my beliefs and my life. Follow the link below to Learning more about one-on-one coaching with me. https://www.alexcornwall.com/By Alex Cornwall
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He’s the man responsible for the loss of Britain’s North American colonies, and a cruel, despotic monarch at that…these are both perceptions of King George III, and it’s realistically how many Americans learn about Britain’s king at the time of American independence. But he reigned for 60 years…and the Revolution lasted for 8, so clearly there must…
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It was the last significant battle of the American Revolution, although this couldn’t have been predicted at the time. The Americans, British, and the French felt that 1781 was a "now or never" year for the Revolution, and that something big had to happen. Many forces coalesced to turn the Battle of Yorktown into the decisive battle of the Revoluti…
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Much of the history of the American Revolution focuses on actions in what was called the “Northern” theater, and to a degree, this makes sense: given the outsized role Massachusetts played in the pre-war years and the early years of combat. Yet while the Southern colonies were not exactly “inactive” during the early years of the war, many narrative…
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Those present at the winter at Valley Forge in 1777-1778 included a veritable “who’s who” of future American political leadership, such as George Washington, Henry Knox, and Alexander Hamilton. Prominent names are usually associated with this critical transition period, and rightfully so…but there were women who accompanied the army to this camp, a…
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One man was all-in for independence dating back to the years before the first shots at Lexington and Concord, while the other held out hope for a moderate solution and was even accused of holding sympathies to the British cause. One is Benjamin Franklin, and the other is Benedict Arnold, and both will play a role in the Battle of Saratoga in upstat…
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He sided with the British in the American Revolution, and successfully convinced many of his countrymen to do so. The education he received at the hands of Eleazar Wheelock allowed him to understand colonial culture, while his upbringing as a Mohawk immersed him in a way of life little understood by colonial Americans. His unique background brought…
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He arrived in North American in December 1774 with a fever so devastating that he needed to be carried ashore. This man also carried with him letters of introduction from none other than Dr. Benjamin Franklin, so there must have been something special about this individual. The succeeding years would bear this out, for once Englishman Thomas Paine …
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He was a lawyer who would devote his life to public service; she was an independent woman who would devote her life to her family and supporting her husband's political efforts, both in spirit and in practice. Both of them would come to support the principles that were espoused in the Declaration of Independence, and the story of one is never told …
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He was a local man who became a well-respected physician, treating all members of Boston society, Patriot and Loyalist alike. However, his personal sympathies lay with the growing movement that would push towards full independence from Great Britain. Dr. Joseph Warren would unfortunately not live to see this come to fruition, although he was a key …
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She arrived in Boston in the 1760's, was purchased by the wealthy Wheatly family, and went on to become a published, not to mention, accomplished, poet. She enjoyed an up-close view of the key events leading up to the American Revolution, commemorated many of these events in memorable prose, and traveled to London to secure a publisher for her work…
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A name most likely associated with a beer company, what role did Samuel Adams really play in fermenting opposition to British policies prior to the American Revolution? His role is usually relegated to the shadows, but he became such an infamous individual that others of his generation were compared to him, and he became Public Enemy Number One in …
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Now known as the prototypical Loyalist, it wasn't always this way...Thomas Hutchinson was one of the most well-known men in Boston when the French and Indian War ended. He had a successful career as a merchant and a public servant, with a keen eye towards further advancement in the political climate in pre-Revolutionary North America. Yet, Hutchins…
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He led his forces against the mighty British military, captured their forts, forced them to surrender...and ultimately lost the war that bears his name. Odawa Chief Pontiac, an Anishinaabeg of the western Great Lakes, fought a war against the British after the latter presumed that the North American theater of the Seven Years' War had drawn to a cl…
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As a man given the nickname "First in the Hearts of his Countrymen," among many others, what could we possibly explore about the life of the famous George Washington that hasn't already been written? He led America's Continental Army in the War for Independence against the British, agreed to attend the pivotal Philadelphia Convention in May 1787, a…
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Slavery has existed for as long as humans have lived in settled society, but it was taken to another level in colonial America, and eventually, the United States. Humans were legally classified as property and treated with intense brutality, while their stories mostly went unrecorded. This episode seeks to shine a light on three individuals whose e…
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He lead a full-scale rebellion against Spanish rule in the American Southwest. This rebellion was so successful that it expelled the Spaniards from the region and allowed the Pueblo to return to their traditional ways...for a time. Although the Spanish would return about one decade later, the Great Southwest Rebellion, as history has come to call t…
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Amidst the deadliest per capita conflict in the colonial era, Mary Rowlandson, wife of a prominent minister, was captured by enemy forces in what history has recorded as King Philip's War. She was moved constantly during her 12-weeks as a prisoner, but her experiences, and strong faith, formed the basis of the book she wrote about her ordeal. This …
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Their homelands stood at a crucial chokepoint between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean, placing them in a unique position to either negotiate for what they wanted...or take it by force. These options of diplomacy or violence best describes the subject of this episode: Chief Canaqueese, a man of Mohawk and Dutch lineage who engaged in plenty o…
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Conflict between Indigenous tribes and European settlers is a consistent theme in America's colonial era. Such conflicts often centered around the land: who lived there, who used it, and how it was used. The Pequot War, centered in New England's Connecticut River Valley during the mid-1600's, was no exception. However, like other conflicts, and oft…
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Free speech is a hallmark of American life enshrined in the Bill of Rights. However, speaking one's mind wasn't always a viable option in the early Puritan communities that dotted New England in the first half of the 1600's. This possibility diminished even further when a woman was the one doing the speaking, and in most instances, challenging the …
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The Mayflower left England in 1620 bound for North America with a passenger list that has been categorized as made up of "Saints" and "Strangers." Some were completing this crossing in an effort to separate themselves from what was, in their minds, was a corrupt Church of England, while others made the journey for reasons that weren't explicitly re…
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Jean Nicolet is generally not the first name that comes to mind as a key player with regard to the topic of French colonization of North America; that honor generally belongs to Samuel de Champlain. However, Nicolet lived among numerous Indigenous nations, learned their languages and customs, and travelled with his Huron companions on the Great Lak…
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The phrase "conquistador" is often associated with men like Cortes and Pizarro...men who conquered the great civilizations south of the Rio Grande. But what about the conquistadors who made a name for themselves in what became the United States? In the first episode of "History: Beyond the Textbook," we explore the man who is credited with founding…
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John Smith, Chief Powhatan, Pocahontas...Opechancanough? The second episode of "History: Beyond the Textbook" shifts the focus to England's colonial efforts in North America, and Jamestown is certainly familiar ground. However, the experiences of Opechancanough, war chief of the Powhatan Confederacy upon English arrival in 1607, provide a glimpse i…
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In this episode of Purpose Driven with Alex, our guest Blake Norton flips the script and interviews me, Alex, about my personal beliefs surrounding divinity, religion, and spiritual connection. I share my experiences and insights on how I have used practices like hape, breathwork, and other plant-based medicines to connect with my true source and d…
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In this episode of Purpose Driven with Alex, we dive into the personal story of Gareth Leonard, who struggled with pornography addiction for years, and how he eventually found his way to recovery and now coaches other men who are dealing with similar struggles. Our guest opens up about how his addiction began, how it progressed, and how it impacted…
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What does it mean to be successful? Success isn't in the future. It hasn't happened yet. It's not the in past. It's already gone. Success is in the moment. Cody shares his life experiences & what lead him to write Winning the Moment. Find Winning the Moment and Cody's info here: https://www.codyadent.com/…
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On this episode of Purpose Driven with Alex, Jennifer Morris tells her story of her mother committing suicide when Jennifer was 5 years old. Going on a healing journey, Jennifer realizes she's been making all of her decisions from this past trauma. Jennifer has now written a book, I Will Be With You Always. Find her book here: https://www.amazon.co…
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On this episode of Purpose Driven with Alex, guest Austin Maser shares where his dedication and motivation comes from. From being on the wrestling team, cheer leading in college, then becoming a golden door award winner, Austin shares why mindset coaching has taken his career to the next level.By Alex Cornwall
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Darel Nakai's unique experience of growing up with a deaf mother allowed him to build up a communication skill so valuable, he became a door to door master at 14 years old. With this sharpened tool, Darel's communication skills allow him to connect with people, which is the first lesson in sales.By Alex Cornwall
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On this episode of The Purpose Driven Podcast, Alex sits down with Rick Trimmer. From needing a $10 loan for gas to living a life that most people dream of, working 36 hours in a year and traveling, find out how Rick made this life happen. Rick's Instagram: onelife.solive Revitalized Womanhood: https://revitalizedwomanhood.com/…
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Founder Of Revitalized Womanhood (Ft. Gina Trimmer) Ep.6 The Revitalized Womanhood movement was created for helping empower women all over the world. To know that there is always someone in their corner rooting them on. Listen to Episode 6 of The Purpose Driven Podcast to learn more about the impact Revitalized Womanhood continues to create for man…
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Tony Robbins Number 1 National Sales Leader Brian Mayoral! Very thankful to have Brian on the podcast via Zoom. Brian will be having a give away for all the listeners. Dm @Brianmayoral for more details to be entered into the giveaway. Brianmayoral.com Today's episode of The Purpose Driven Podcast we have a very special guest. Brian Mayoral was one …
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Olympic Weight Lifting Champion (Ft. Jared Flemming) Ep.4 A Retelling of events with Jared Flemming. Today's episode of The Purpose Driven Podcast we have a very special guest Jared Flemming. A Olympic heavy weight champion. Stream now to hear more about the purpose that drove a 9 year old with a dream. Tune in today to listen to the whole story! R…
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From Not Being Able To Read To Self Made Millionaire (Ft. Alma Merrill) Ep.3 A Retelling of events with Alma Merrill. Today's episode of The Purpose Driven Podcast we have a very special guest Alma Merrill. He was a product of abuse and neglect, and at the age of 18 Alma barely learned to read. Alma decided that he wanted more from his life. Fast f…
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Through Hell & Back (The Incredible Perservance Of a Cancer Survivor) Ep.2 A Retelling of events with Chad Baird. Today's episode of The Purpose Driven Podcast we have a very special guest my close friend Chad Baird.Owner and founder of Cross Fit Zion in St. George Utah. Today Chad and I will be talking about how he went "Through Hell & Back." When…
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False.Evidence.Appearing.Real "F.E.A.R" What do you fear the most? Do you let it control you or motivate you? Today's episode of The Purpose Driven Podcast we have a very special guest my close friend Luther Perkins. Today Luther and I will be going in depth about how I coach and why coaching is important whether it's for life or for business. Reme…
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