Hey there! I'm Charisa Munroe-Wilborn, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to another amazing episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast. You know what we're all about here - inspiring you to discover and embrace your purpose so you can live a life that's truly meaningful, fulfilling, and significant. We're all asking that big question: "Why am I here?" Well, I hope your search ends right here with us.
Today, I'm beyond excited to have someone incredibly special joining us - a man who doesn't just talk about purpose, he LIVES it. You know him as ET, the hip-hop preacher, Dr. Eric Thomas.
You know what's...
Hey there! I'm Charisa Munroe-Wilborn, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to another amazing episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast. You know what we're all about here - inspiring you to discover and embrace your purpose so you can live a life that's truly meaningful, fulfilling, and significant. We're all asking that big question: "Why am I here?" Well, I hope your search ends right here with us.
Today, I'm beyond excited to have someone incredibly special joining us - a man who doesn't just talk about purpose, he LIVES it. You know him as ET, the hip-hop preacher, Dr. Eric Thomas.
You know what's funny? I keep wanting to call him Dr. Thomas (my momma raised me right about respecting my elders!), but he's asked me to call him ET throughout our chat today.
I know you are eager to hear the wisdom that's about to flow from ET’s heart, and honestly, I can't wait to learn from his journey myself.
Timestamps:
- 07:32 Purpose and Ancestry Connection
- 11:11 Unmet Needs Fuel Destructive Emotions
- 17:42 Spiritual Guidance and Family Bonds
- 21:50 Unique Perspective and Passion
- 27:16 Introduction to Personal Faith Journey
- 34:31 Call for Purposeful Leadership
- 40:15 Value Comes from Within
- 45:42 Eric's Journey of Growth
- 48:19 Detective with a Compassionate Heart
- 56:47 Christian Marriage: Unique Union Rules
- 59:32 Absent Fatherhood Reflections
- 01:06:38 The Absent Influence
- 01:09:57 Legacy of Shared Values
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About the Guest
Eric Thomas, Ph.D., is a world-renowned speaker, educator, pastor, and New York Times best-selling author. Known as ET, The Hip Hop Preacher, he has inspired millions with his common-sense approach to success.
As CEO of ETA LLC, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies like Nike, UPS, and AT&T, as well as major league sports teams. His powerful quote, "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful," defines his journey.
From overcoming homelessness and academic struggles to becoming a global inspiration, ET’s story fuels his passion for empowering others. His books, The Secret to Success, Greatness is Upon You, and Average Skill, Phenomenal Will have transformed lives worldwide.
ET is especially passionate about education, helping students discover their unique learning “superpowers.” Through You Ain’t The Boss of Me, he equips kids with the tools to succeed, believing every student has greatness within them.
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