Purposed Pieces Pod

The Tears of a First Lady

Episode 9: The Tears of a First Lady – Featuring Co-Pastor Keshia Haliburton In this profoundly intimate episode, we sit down with Co-Pastor Keshia Haliburton, better known as Lady K, a woman whose life is a tapestry of service, sacrifice, and spiritual authority. Serving alongside her husband at Family of LOVE Outreach Center in Kansas City, Keshia is the definition of a "First Lady" who leads with her heart on her sleeve. The title of today’s conversation, "The Tears of a First Lady," moves past the public-facing grace of leadership to explore the private weight of intercession. Lady K shares the reality of balancing life as a mother of five and a business owner in the beauty industry with a 13-year journey in foster care ministry. Having opened her home to over 30 children with intense emotional and behavioral needs, Lady K speaks candidly about the tears shed in the quiet hours—the tears of a mother, a healer, and a leader who refuses to give up on the broken. What you will hear: • The Heart of a Foster Mother: The emotional toll and the spiritual reward of supporting over 30 children through healing and stability. • The Burden of Intercession: What it really means to be a "prayer warrior" and the tears that come with carrying the weight of a community. • Beauty from Ashes: How her career as a cosmetologist and permanent makeup artist allows her to restore confidence on the outside while ministry restores it on the inside. • Leading with Vulnerability: Breaking the "perfect" First Lady stereotype to show that strength is found in our most honest moments. • Family & Foundation: Navigating 13 years of specialized ministry while raising her own three daughters and two sons. Connect with Lady K:  Facebook - Keshia Haliburton Connect with Us:  Facebook - Purposed Pieces Pod  Purposed Pieces Ministries  Instagram - https://www.instagram.... Instagram Channel- https://www.instagram.... Link Tree- https://linktr.ee/purp...

In the Belly

IGGER WARNING: THIS VIDEO CONTAINS ACCOUNTS OF PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE!  🎙️ Episode 8: In the Belly – Featuring Paige (Audri Page) In this episode, we sit down with Kansas City native Paige—known to the music world as the talented independent artist Audri Page. While she has spent over a decade captivating audiences in the KC music scene as a singer-songwriter, her most profound song has been written in the quiet, difficult seasons of her personal life. The episode is titled "In the Belly," exploring those transformative seasons where we feel swallowed by our circumstances. Paige opens up about hitting rock bottom in her twenties, navigating the pain of domestic violence, and the reality of life as a divorced single mother of three. It was in the "belly" of that dark season that God reshaped her direction, leading her to where she is today: a full-time Psychology student at the University of Kansas and a professional in Human Resources. Through her blog and her music, Paige now encourages women to stop hiding in their pain and start stepping into the identity God has for them. What you will hear: • The Reality of "The Belly": Understanding that dark seasons are often the birthplace of our greatest growth. • The Artist vs. The Woman: How Paige balances her stage identity as Audri Page with her real-life roles as a mother and student. • Healing from Domestic Violence: Why she started her blog and how she uses her story to advocate for wellness and mental health. • Redefining Success: What it looks like to pursue a degree in Psychology and a career in HR while staying true to your musical calling. • Faith in the Dark: How to trust God’s plan when you feel like you’ve hit the absolute bottom. Connect with Audri: Instagram- _audripage Read the Blog- http://www.audripage.c... Connect with Us!  Facebook: ‪@PurposedPiecesPod‬  Instagram: ‪@PurposedPiecesPod‬  Instagram Channel Link: https://www.instagram.... Link Tree- https://linktr.ee/purp... Purchase Pod Merch- https://www.bonfire.co...

Single But Not Forgotten

🎙️ Episode 10: Single but Not Forgotten – Featuring Shaila Carter In this episode, we sit down with Shaila Carter—a woman whose life is a masterclass in quiet determination and radical transformation. Known by her friends as "Shy," Shaila is the creative force behind Shi’s Closet and Shi’s Crafts, but her true "powerhouse" status comes from a heart that has been refined in the fire. The title of today’s episode, "Single but Not Forgotten," speaks to the season Shaila has walked since 2021, following the unexpected end of a four-year relationship. Shaila pulls back the curtain on her most difficult chapter: a miscarriage in 2020 that led to a battle with postpartum depression and a loss of self. She shares how she navigated the grief of losing a child and a relationship at once, and how she found herself again through the weight of it all. Now, following her baptism on September 28, 2025, Shaila is walking in a brand-new season of purpose. From discovering her gift as an intercessor at the age of 13 to learning how to trade "anger" for "peace," Shaila’s testimony is for every woman who feels like she is waiting in the wings. What you will hear: • From Anger to Intercession: How a 13-year-old girl’s simple prayer to remove a "mean spirit" birthed a lifelong relationship with God. • The Silent Grief: Navigating postpartum depression after a miscarriage and the journey to reclaiming her body and identity. • Single but Not Forgotten: Finding contentment and "the holy grail" of balance while being single since 2021. • The Entrepreneurial Spirit: How Shaila pours her heart into her brands, Shi’s Closet and Shi’s Crafts, while learning to rest in Jesus. • The Baptism Transition: What life looks like when you finally go "all in" for Christ.

The Weight of an Intercessor

🎙️ Episode 7: The Weight of an Intercessor – Featuring Malaya Jackson In this episode, we sit down with Malaya Jackson, a wife, mother of four, and entrepreneur whose life story defines the beauty of a returned heart. Raised in the church under the leadership of her parents, Pastor Williamson and First Lady Thelmecya of Destiny Church, Malaya was called to be an intercessor at the tender age of three. However, the heavy "weight" of that mantle led her on a lifelong journey of running—navigating through the darkest seasons of physical and verbal abuse, depression, and crushing suicidal thoughts. The title of this episode, "The Weight of an Intercessor," speaks to the raw reality of carrying a divine calling while feeling completely helpless. Malaya shares her transparent journey of trying to numb her pain through self-medication while struggling as a single mother to keep it all together. Now back and stronger than ever, she shares how losing sight of God actually led her to find His real love—a strength she never knew she had. Malaya is living proof that God can use every broken piece of your past to build a future of authority and grace. What you will hear: • The Burden of the Calling: What it really means to be called as an intercessor at age three and the fear that causes many to run. • Healing Through the Fog: Malaya’s brave account of overcoming abuse, depression, and the cycle of self-medication to find her way back to the altar. • The Strength of a Mother: How she navigated the "highs and lows" of motherhood and friendships to grow into the wife and daughter in Christ she is today. • Walking into the Unknown: The power of trusting God’s guidance even when the vision feels clouded, and the peace that comes with finally saying "Yes" to the call.

A Woman’s Work

🎙️ Episode 6: A Woman’s Work – w/ Clara de la Rosa In this episode, we sit down with Clara de la Rosa, a visionary whose life and brand, ProActive Recovery by Clara, define the intersection of physical mastery and mental resilience. Clara is a professional bodywork and sports massage therapist who has dedicated her life to bringing corrective work and pain relief to athletes and high performers. The title of this episode, "A Woman's Work," speaks to the relentless discipline and radical faith required to build a vision that lasts. Clara’s journey in entrepreneurship is a reflection of a life spent overcoming the odds. From speaking life into communities across 8 different countries to empowering thousands to transform their bodies and mindsets, Clara is living proof that you can build boldly, brick by brick, even under the greatest pressure. What you will hear: • The Blueprint of Recovery: How Clara uses bodywork to bring healing to high performers and the importance of physical restoration. • Building Brick by Brick: The mindset and tools needed to endure pressure and conquer fear in business and life. • Global Impact: Lessons learned from inspiring leaders and families across 8 different cultures and countries. • Radical Faith & Discipline: A transparent look at her commitment to bringing healing to millions through mindset and health.  #christianpodcasters #BecomingHer #PurposedPieces #christianwomenleaders #testimony