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Purpose Over Popularity

Purpose Over Popularity

Tonesa Monae 12 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

Purpose Over Popularity is a faith-based podcast hosted by Tonesa, an attorney and millennial, that explores the tensions between culture and Christianity in adulthood. Each episode offers biblically sound conversations with a comedic twist, covering spiritual, emotional, social, and financial topics. The podcast aims to provide practical truth in a raw, relatable manner rooted in Christ.

Episodes

The Millennial Entrepreneur with Enrico Bain - Season 2 | Episode 7 Jun 29, 2026 3503 Send us Fan MailFrom navigating college and changing majors, to taking the leap into entrepreneurship, redefining success, and reflecting on what it really means to build a life you're proud of—we covered a little bit of everything.This episode features one of my closest friends of over a decade, Enrico Bain. We've had countless conversations like this over the years, and I'm so gla
What You Magnify Matters | S2. E6 Jun 15, 2026 3675 Send us Fan MailWhat are you magnifying?In a world filled with social media, comparison, news cycles, and endless distractions, it's easy to focus on the wrong things. But what if what you're constantly looking at is shaping how you think, what you believe, and ultimately how you live?In this episode, we explore the story of the Twelve Spies and uncover a powerful truth:What you magnify
The Women Have Spoken - Red Flag or Green Flag - S2|E5 [POP Live] May 11, 2026 1990 Send us Fan MailDuring our beginning segment of POP Live, the girls and I played an interactive game of red flag or green flag, and let's just say things got real. From relationships to friendships, we shared our opinions. Tune in and share your thoughts. https://www.instagram.com/purposeoverpopularitypodcast/www.youtube.com/@PurposeOverPopularity
Part 2 | POP Live - Woman to Woman: A Real Conversation about Womanhood, Faith, & Growth Apr 27, 2026 3244 Send us Fan MailImagine a room full of women… laughing, sharing, being honest, dropping gems,and saying the things we usually only say in the group chat 💜 That’s exactly what POP Live: Woman to Woman felt like. It was giving Girlfriends. It was giving Living Single. It was giving real conversations with your girls, no filters, no pretending. We talked, we laughed, we got real… and somehow left lig
Part 1 | POP Live - Woman to Woman: A Real Conversation about Womanhood, Faith, & Growth Apr 27, 2026 4160 Send us Fan MailImagine a room full of women… laughing, sharing, being honest, dropping gems,and saying the things we usually only say in the group chat 💜 That’s exactly what POP Live: Woman to Woman felt like. It was giving Girlfriends. It was giving Living Single. It was giving real conversations with your girls, no filters, no pretending. We talked, we laughed, we got real… and somehowleft ligh
Called, but still becoming. - a conversation with Dr. Lashante Stubbs | S2. E3 Apr 6, 2026 3840 Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you know God has called you, but you don't feel ready? In this episode of Purpose Over Popularity, I am joined by my good friend/sis Dr. Lashante Stubbs as we have an honest conversation about the tension of calling, self-doubt, fear, imposter syndrome, and the pressure that come with knowing there's a call on your life. If you've ever felt stucj be
Are you Qualified? | S2. E2 Mar 23, 2026 3093 Send us Fan MailWe’re moving from vision to becoming.You’ve written the vision, but are you becoming the person who can carry it? In this episode, we explore the gap between vision and execution through faith, self-evaluation, and a powerful “Vision Co.” analogy.The question is simple: Are you qualified?https://www.instagram.com/purposeoverpopularitypodcast/www.youtube.com/@PurposeOverPopularity
Something for the Group Chat! ;) | S2. E1.(BONUS) Mar 8, 2026 1094 Send us Fan MailConsider this the voice note I would send to the group chat.In this surprise bonus episode, I’m answering six questions about the season of life I’m currently in—what I’m learning, what I’m unlearning, how my thoughts on singleness and marriage have evolved since turning 30, and how we navigate friendships as we grow and change.We’re also touching on how to think about the tensions
What is my life's vision statement? | S2. E1 Mar 8, 2026 2691 Send us Fan MailFor years, many of us have written goals, created vision boards, and mapped out plans for the year ahead. But what if the deeper question isn’t just what do I want this year, but what is the vision for my life?In this episode, we explore what a vision statement is, why clarity about your future matters, and how vision becomes the foundation for the choices we make every day. We als
Steward Well - Season 1, Episode 4 Sep 2, 2024 4330 Send us Fan MailHey Yall, Top Shottas are back! Nah, It's just me :) On this week's episode we catch up on some recent life updates and then dive into the meat of the pod, Stewarding Well. Have we been good stewards of what God has entrusted to us? Let's talk about it. Reminder to Subscribe to the Pod, and share it with a friend! https://www.instagram.com/purposeoverpopularitypodcas
The Selfie, Season 1, Episode 3 Jul 1, 2024 3301 Send us Fan MailWhat is your perspective of you? Who are you aimining to become? Are you a reflection of Christ? On this episode, we take a deep into evaluating ourselves. https://www.instagram.com/purposeoverpopularitypodcast/www.youtube.com/@PurposeOverPopularity
What is my purpose? - Season 1, Episode 2 May 27, 2024 3664 Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tonesa Monae discusses the difficulty we face with discovering our life's purpose. She looks to scripture for answers and direction with this on going quest  of what we're called to do and who we're called to be here on Earth - What is my life purpose? https://www.instagram.com/purposeoverpopularitypodcast/www.youtube.com/@PurposeOverPopularity

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