What is the Purpose and Meaning of Life?
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At some point — whether in seasons of success, moments of despair, or simple quiet reflection — we all ask the same question: Why am I here?
In this episode, we explore the search in life for meaning and fulfillment. From the words of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes, to modern voices who admit fame and wealth cannot satisfy, we discover a timeless truth: without God, life is empty. But in Christ, we find identity, purpose, and lasting joy.
Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the Westminster Catechism, and the promise that we are created in God’s image, this episode unpacks how true purpose isn’t found in what we achieve, but in who God created us to be.
If you’ve ever wondered about your significance, your calling, or the meaning behind it all, this conversation will point you to the One who gives life its deepest purpose.
Reference:
1. Westminster Assembly. The Westminster Shorter Catechism. 1647. In The Confession of Faith, The Larger and Shorter Catechisms. Edinburgh: Free Church of Scotland, 1647/2003 edition. (Historical source of the catechism and the famous “chief end of man” conclusion).
2. Augustine. Confessions. Translated by Henry Chadwick. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. (A classic theological autobiography wrestling with purpose and fulfillment, concluding that the human soul is restless until it finds rest in God.
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