What happens when heartbreak leads you away from God… and surrender brings you back?

In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Matthew Eford sits down with Will Stowe—author, husband, father, and founder of The Chicken Box—to discuss his powerful journey of faith, purpose, and serving others.

After losing his grandmother, who had been like a mother to him, Will slowly drifted away from his faith and began questioning everything he had been taught. Years later, a moment of complete surrender to God changed the course of his life. That encounter not only restored his faith but also transformed how he leads as a husband, fathers his children, and serves his community.

Will also shares the inspiring story behind The Chicken Box, a nonprofit organization helping alleviate hunger across North Georgia. Through a simple model, supporters can donate just $17 per month to provide a 10-pound box of high-quality chicken—enough for up to 65 meals for a family in need. Through partnerships with local businesses, churches, and community leaders, The Chicken Box has already served hundreds of families and continues to grow its impact.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

• How grief and disappointment can shape your faith journey

• Why surrender and accountability are essential to spiritual growth

• The importance of servant leadership in marriage and fatherhood

• How ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact through generosity

• Why feeding people can be one of the most practical expressions of God's love

Whether you're navigating a difficult season, looking for ways to live your faith more intentionally, or simply searching for hope and purpose, this episode will remind you that God can redeem pain and use it to bless others.

Connect with Will:

🌐 The Chicken Box: chickenbox.org

🌐 Book & Resources: journeyofasoul.net

📱 Instagram: @GivingIsContagious

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What happens when every parent's worst fear becomes reality?

In this powerful conversation, Matthew Efird sits down with Jill Sullivan to share the story of her daughter Hannah, who was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor at just 16 years old. After a year-long battle with glioblastoma, Hannah passed away in 2009—but her story didn't end there.

Out of unimaginable grief, Jill and her husband Brad discovered a calling that would impact thousands of families. Together with other bereaved parents, they founded While We're Waiting, a faith-based ministry that now serves grieving parents across the United States and Canada.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Jill's family navigated Hannah's cancer journey

• The role faith played during their darkest season

• Why surviving siblings often need the most support

• How bereaved parents can find community and hope

• The incredible story behind the While We're Waiting ministry

• What it means to live well while waiting to see loved ones again

Whether you've experienced loss personally, know someone who has, or simply want to learn how to better support grieving families, this conversation offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and hope.

Connect with While We're Waiting:

https://whilewerewaiting.org

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What does biblical stewardship actually look like in everyday life?

In this episode of the Pillars of Purpose Podcast, Matthew Evert sits down with Kerry Mallory of Blue Trust to discuss faith, finances, leadership, and the responsibility of managing God's resources well.

Many Christians think stewardship is simply about giving, but Kerry explains why true stewardship goes much deeper. From managing money and building wealth to leading teams and growing businesses, stewardship impacts every area of life.

Kerry shares practical wisdom on creating a spending plan, hiring the right people, avoiding common business-owner mistakes, and learning how to trust God with the outcomes while remaining faithful in the work.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• What biblical stewardship really means

• Why God owns everything and we're simply managers

• The spending plan that creates freedom

• The secret to building wealth over time

• How to hire for chemistry, character, and competency

• Common mistakes business owners make with money

• How to avoid the urgent vs. important trap

• Why successful businesses reinvent themselves through growth

• The importance of trusting God with the increase

Whether you're a business owner, leader, entrepreneur, or someone simply wanting to honor God with your finances, this episode offers practical and faith-centered wisdom you can apply immediately.

Connect with Kerry Mallory and Blue Trust:

https://bluetrust.com

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