Katie Brazelton, a licensed minister at Rick Warren's Saddleback Church in California and author of the Pathway to Purpose series, has helped thousands discover their church ministry and life purpose, and she's now training others to do the same. If you're wondering about your place in this world, here's what Katie has to say to you.

Why are you so passionate about women living lives of purpose?

After divorce in my life, the angst of purposelessness almost tore me apart. But one of the most important components of my healing was learning that "finding purpose" is a universal heart cry. I wasn't alone in yearning for a life that had significance!

A woman trying to find her life purpose is like a novice trying to run a marathon. Both need a partner who can prepare them for the challenges and risks that lie ahead.

If God has a purpose for us, why do we often feel as though we're simply going through the motions of living?

That's because when we're in "robot mode," we let busyness, noise, fear, ...