The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery

What if the success you're working so hard to achieve is costing you the very things that make life meaningful?In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha continues The Royal Dispatchers with Parts 19 and 20, following Daniel as he returns home and discovers a painful reminder of what his ambition has cost him. A simple drawing from his daughter forces him to confront an uncomfortable truth: he has been so busy providing for his family that he has forgotten to be present with them.But the story goes beyond one man's choices. It explores how deception can influence an entire society, shaping people's values, ambitions, and understanding of success. Through biblical principles, this episode challenges us to examine what we admire, what we pursue, and whether the lives we are building reflect the character and purposes of God.In this episode:✅ How Daniel's pursuit of success affected his relationship with his family.✅ The painful difference between providing for your loved ones and being present in their lives.✅ Why success should never come at the expense of character and meaningful relationships.✅ The importance of inviting God to examine our hearts, motives, and ambitions.✅ How deception can shape society's definition of success, beauty, power, and personal worth.✅ What happens when money, status, and popularity become measures of human value.✅ How spiritual deception can influence individual choices and wider social structures.✅ Why remembering God's purposes requires us to question the values and culture around us.Coming Next: Part 21 — The Kingdom of Darkness: The War for the Human Mind.

AI is becoming part of everyday business operations, whether companies officially approve it or not. But how can businesses take advantage of AI without exposing themselves to data breaches, privacy risks, and costly mistakes?On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Shayne Adler, an AI governance and data privacy professional, about the growing need for businesses to manage AI responsibly. Shayne shares how her journey through law, nonprofit compliance, and technology led her to help startups and small businesses navigate data privacy and AI governance.From the hidden risks of employees using personal AI accounts to the importance of human oversight, cybersecurity, and third-party vendor management, this conversation explores practical ways businesses can prepare for an AI-driven world while protecting their customers and their reputation.In this episode:✅ How businesses can embrace AI while managing privacy, security, and regulatory risks.✅ Why human oversight is essential when using AI for business decisions and deliverables.✅ How encryption, multi-factor authentication, and employee training help prevent data breaches.✅ Why third-party vendors can become an unexpected source of security risks.✅ How startups and small businesses can assess their AI governance and data privacy readiness.✅ Why AI compliance requires continuous attention rather than a one-time checklist.The Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Shayne Adler is featured and find her resources, including her free AI governance and data privacy risk assessment.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

What if the reason you can’t find peace isn’t that you need to do more, but that you need to pause and let your Shepherd lead?On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Dr. Beverly Lewis about the practical meaning of Psalm 23 and how its timeless message can guide us through uncertainty, loss, and everyday pressures. Drawing from her research and book, The Shelter in the Shepherd: The Psalm 23 Experience, Dr. Beverly explains four things that keep sheep from resting: fear, famine, flies, and friction, and how these mirror the struggles we face in our own lives.Discover why rest must be intentional, how spiritual reflection can help us find direction during difficult seasons, and why living Scripture matters more than simply knowing its words.In this episode:✅ The difference between knowing Psalm 23 and living it daily.✅ What fear, famine, flies, and friction teach us about the things that steal our peace.✅ Why the Shepherd sometimes has to make the sheep lie down.✅ How to find peace during uncertainty, loss, and difficult seasons.✅ Why constant activity can prevent us from hearing God's guidance.✅ How pausing and resting can help us respond more wisely to life's challenges.✅ Dr. Beverly's journey of faith, education, perseverance, and completing her doctorate.✅ How The Shelter in the Shepherd makes Psalm 23 practical for everyday life.The Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Dr. Beverly Lewis is featured and find her resources, including her book The Shelter in the Shepherd: The Psalm 23 Experience.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

What happens when an addiction becomes so much a part of your life that you no longer know who you are without it? And how do you break free from the patterns that keep pulling you back?On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Massimo Rigotti, addiction recovery professional and author of The Digital Sober Method, about his journey through more than 20 years of addiction, his path to sobriety, and the personal loss that continues to inspire his work.Massimo explains why lasting recovery requires more than simply stopping a behavior. It involves understanding the deeper struggles beneath addictive patterns, rebuilding confidence, and choosing change for yourself. He also explores how our relationship with smartphones can mirror other addictive behaviors and shares practical ways to build healthier digital habits.From turning personal pain into purpose to recognizing hidden patterns and developing greater self-awareness, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone seeking lasting change in their life.In this episode:✅ How Massimo's search for love and acceptance contributed to his struggles with addiction✅ Why lasting recovery begins with a personal decision to change✅ How to recognize the deeper emotional needs behind addictive behaviors✅ Why replacing one addiction with another can leave the underlying problem unresolved✅ How smartphones can become a way to escape boredom, anxiety, and uncomfortable situations✅ Practical ways to reduce phone dependence, including turning off notifications, charging your phone outside the bedroom, and switching to grayscale✅ How self-awareness and personalized support can help people recognize hidden addictive patterns✅ How Massimo turned his recovery journey and personal loss into a mission to help othersThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Massimo is featured and find his resources, including The Digital Sober Method.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

Do you control your reactions, or do your emotions and old habits control you? What if the difference between reacting impulsively and responding wisely could transform your leadership, relationships, and everyday life?On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Doug Babcock, leadership coach, former police officer, and emergency medical technician, about the power of intentional living, emotional intelligence, and values-based leadership.Drawing on 25 years as an EMT and 19 years as a police officer, Doug shares lessons from a career spent navigating crises and helping people through difficult moments. He explains how self-awareness helps us recognize emotional triggers, create space to choose our responses, and become more intentional about how we show up in the world.From identifying your core values to leading with integrity in a negative environment, this conversation offers practical insights for leaders, professionals, parents, and anyone seeking personal growth.In this episode:✅ Why your everyday habits reveal your true values more than your words do✅ A practical exercise to identify your core values and assess whether you're living by them✅ How emotional intelligence strengthens leadership and relationships✅ How to lead with integrity when working in a negative or challenging environment✅ Why you can control your response without controlling other people's actions or outcomes✅ How to develop the clarity and character needed to lead effectively during a crisisThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Doug is featured and find his resources, including his book Stop Reacting, Start Responding: How Leaders Can Lead with Clarity and Act Decisively.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

What do you say when someone is grieving and you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing? Sometimes, the most helpful thing you can offer isn’t the perfect words, but your presence.On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Heather Stang, grief therapist, author of Navigating Loss, and creator of the Mindfulness and Grief System. Heather shares her personal journey through loss and how it shaped her work helping others navigate grief.Together, they explore what grieving people need most, how to offer meaningful support without hurtful platitudes, and practical ways to cope when grief feels overwhelming. Heather also explains how grief can arise from experiences beyond death, including divorce, estrangement, and job loss, and why healing doesn't mean forgetting or simply moving on.Whether you’re grieving yourself or trying to support someone you love, this conversation offers practical insights into compassion, mindfulness, and finding a way forward after loss.In this episode:✅ What to say when someone is grieving and you fear saying the wrong thing✅ Why your presence can be more comforting than trying to find the perfect words✅ What to avoid saying to someone who has experienced a loss✅ Practical ways to support grieving people, from listening to helping with everyday needs✅ Understanding grief beyond death, including divorce, estrangement, and job loss✅ What to do when grief feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to begin✅ How mindfulness and self-compassion can help you navigate difficult emotions✅ How Heather’s eight-step Mindfulness and Grief System helps people adapt to loss and carry forward the legacy of those they loveThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Heather is featured and find her resources, including her book Navigating Loss and other helpful materials.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

What if your worth was never something you had to earn, prove, or get from someone else?On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Stacey Simmons, a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist, author, and certified therapist, about personal sovereignty, women’s empowerment, and the psychological patterns that shape how we see ourselves.Stacey shares her journey from the entertainment industry to psychotherapy and explains why sovereignty goes beyond freedom. Drawing from her book The Queen’s Path, she explores how cultural expectations can cause women to fight against themselves, why women’s journeys differ from the traditional hero’s journey, and how understanding archetypes can help us develop healthier relationships with ourselves and others.In this episode:✅ The difference between personal sovereignty and freedom✅ Why the traditional hero’s journey can overlook women’s experiences✅ How cultural expectations pressure women to be likable, quiet, and perfect✅ The inspiration behind Stacey’s book, The Queen’s Path✅ How understanding archetypes can reshape our expectations of parents and partners✅ Why defining your values and living by them can bring greater peace✅ How women can embrace their identities without diminishing themselves to meet society’s standardsThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if Stacey Simmons is featured and find her resources.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow

What if improving your health started with understanding your body, your lifestyle, and the choices you make every day?On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with MaryLee Calmes, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner with 30 years of professional experience. After struggling with chronic illness, allergies, asthma, and daily headaches, MaryLee discovered Chinese medicine and began a journey that transformed her life and career.MaryLee explains her approach to holistic health, why she encourages people to take an active role in their healthcare, and how her Living in the Season program helps people understand their individual needs and adapt their nutrition, exercise, and daily habits. She also shares insights into seasonal living, stress, and the behavioral changes that can help women navigate busy lives.In this episode:✅ How MaryLee’s personal health struggles led her to traditional Chinese medicine✅ What she means by “stop outsourcing your health”✅ Why asking questions and researching health decisions matters✅ How the Living in the Season approach connects health with seasonal changes✅ The role of nutrition, exercise, and daily habits in holistic well-being✅ How traditional Chinese medicine views the relationship between organ systems and the seasons✅ Why awareness and adaptation are important for maintaining well-being✅ How busy schedules and personal commitments can affect women’s healthThe Elisha Show Resource HubYou told us links get buried, and we heard you. Visit The Elisha Show Resource Hub to see if MaryLee Calmes is featured and find her resources.Be my guest via #PodMatch here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/Theelishashow