Abide and Thrive Podcast
by Drew and Kelsea
Abide and Thrive is a podcast that shares encouragement on relationships. Drew and Kelsea invite you to walk with them as they follow Jesus together. Thriving in anything, relationships or not, is found by abiding in Christ. Tune in weekly to find hope and peace in singleness, dating, marriage, and more!
Episodes
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Kingdom-Minded Communication
Drew and Kelsea talk about healthy ways to communicate in marriage. We ought to continue to have new goals of successful communication as time goes on and they model a number of ways this could play out. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabideandthrivepodcast?utm_source=qr Donate to Abide &...
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The Ontiveros Story 2: Beauty From Ashes
The first half of the Ontiveros story took us into addiction, loss, betrayal, grief, and the years of brokenness that seemed impossible to escape. But this is where the story turns. In this episode, Gerianne and Keisto share what happened when they stopped trying to simply survive and began...
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The Ontiveros Story 1: Addiction, Loss, & Grief
Gerianne and Keisto Ontiveros are the kind of couple who make you grateful to know them. Their marriage is beautiful, their family is thriving, and their lives are marked by deep faith, intentional parenting, friendship, and a genuine love for Jesus. But it hasn’t always been that way. In this...
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False Sense Of Wisdom
When swimming in content, even positive spiritual content, it's easy for subtle illusions to form: “I know this,” when I’ve really only heard it. In this conversation, Drew and Kelsea name that “false sense of wisdom,” where borrowed insight starts to feel like spiritual maturity, even though we...
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Physical Boundaries In Dating
How do you set healthy physical boundaries in dating or engagement without falling into shame or just making a list of rules? In this episode, we explore what Scripture teaches about physical boundaries and why they're meant to flow from a loving covenant with Jesus—not fear, guilt, or religious...
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Humility: True or False?
Drew and Kelsea have a deep conversation about true humility of the Kingdom verses lesser forms. They discuss how often times false humility leads to two different extremes: superiority or insecurity. If you are a disciple trying to keep in step with the Spirit and walk in accurate humility, this...
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Our Vows, 12 Years Later
In this episode, we revisit the wedding vows we spoke 12 years ago—reading them out loud and letting them measure the life we’ve actually lived. We talk candidly about the difficulties and trials we’ve faced, and what it’s taken to endure with tenderness, honesty, and grit. More than anything, we...
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A Season For Everything (Encore Episode)
Everything in creation has seasons, including humans. We discuss the ins and outs of the seasons - pruning and dormancy as well as bloom and harvest. We hope this episode equips you as you navigate your current season. A throwback to season 2! Drew and Kelsea originally released this episode on...
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How Do I Know? (Encore Episode)
This encore episode returns to the April 2025 release where Drew and Kelsea taught from Proverbs 2 to help listeners walk in wisdom and move with discernment. Want to partner with Abide & Thrive? abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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Words On Lust
3 episodes re-released all in one place. The first is Kelsea asking Drew questions about his experience with lust from his single years. The second is both Drew and Kelsea discussing navigating lust within marriage, and how walking in step with the Spirit changes everything. The third is a...
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Day & Night (Encore Episode)
This encore episode is a throwback from March 2024 when Drew and Kelsea reflected on Psalm 1. They share the impact the scripture has had on their faith and aim to encourage others with the conversation. Become an Abide and Thrive supporter today! abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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Pages of Personal Growth (Encore Episode)
Encore Episodes are opportunities to re-listen to notable episodes previously released. Pages of Personal Growth is an episode where Drew and Kelsea share books that have shaped their faith. This listen isn't just for readers; it's for anyone looking for comfort, wisdom, or an opportunity to…
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Growing In Faith and Marriage
Drew and Kelsea talk about how they have grown in faith and marriage over the past 11 years. They share what started out lacking and has become strong, and what began strong and only has grown stronger with time. Donate to Abide and Thrive here: abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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Just Us, Answering Questions
Drew and Kelsea ask each other a variety of questions, some fun and lighthearted, and others deep and serious. This is a great way to get to know them better! It's also a model for others to emulate in their relationships, romantic or not. If you would like to donate to the Abide and Thrive...
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First & Last
Drew and Kelsea reflect on the parable Jesus tells in Matthew 20. They talk about Kingdom principles and how the Lord is continually growing their hearts through this scripture. Support for this episode comes from https://wagnersportschiropractic.com Donate to Abide & Thrive...
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Words on Singleness
Drew and Kelsea re-release 3 episodes pertaining to singleness all in one brand new, lengthy recording. We hope this edifies and encourages our single friends, and shines wisdom to those who aren't. Donate to the Abide & Thrive Podcast here: abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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Christ-like Comms
Drew and Kelsea discuss having Christ-like communication amid conflict, tiredness, stress, and trial. Donate to Abide & Thrive abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support for this episode comes from https://wagnersportschiropractic.com Support the show
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Conversations Before Saying "I Do"
Drew and Kelsea share a number of conversations to discuss before a couple gets married. The point here isn't necessarily fishing for red flags, but rather building covenantal commitment. This content is also beneficial for those who have already said "I do" to check in with their spouse for...
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Questions About Break Ups
Drew and Kelsea answer the following questions about break ups: - How do I break up well? - How do I be friends post-break up? - What do we do when we are the one initiating the break up, but the other person isn’t hearing it? - Is it wrong to break up if there isn’t a sin issue or relationship...
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Are They Right For Me?
Drew and Kelsea help listeners learn how to discern for themselves the ever-popular dating questions of "are they right for me?" and "is this person the one?" by providing a list of questions to sort through and examine with The Lord. Support the show
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Answering Your Dating Questions
In this episode, Drew and Kelsea answer the following questions about dating: When is the right age to start a relationship? What is dating supposed to look like for a teenager? What is dating supposed to look like for a college student? Donate to this podcast https://abide-and-thrive.org Support...
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Kingdom Abundance For Every Good Work
Drew and Kelsea discuss 2 Corinthians 9:8 and explore how we can abound in every good work. The lens, as always, is discipleship and relationships. Donate to this podcast https://abide-and-thrive.org Support for this episode comes from https://share.google/UvXl9zW2HrWjDmEiu Support the show
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We're Engaged!
This episode is dedicated to the season of marriage engagements. Drew and Kelsea reflect on their own experience while engaged, and also share wisdom they have gained over the years since. Donate to Abide & Thrive at abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support for this episode comes from...
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Pride & Insecurity
Kelsea asks Drew questions about his journey with humility. He reflects on both pride and insecurity, and how they are actually linked. Center by Bethel Music (I mistakenly said UPPERROOM in the episode) & Abbie Gamboa https://youtu.be/ZKSXhpAi3RE?si=BaUvJZgc8kL6FA4Z Unoffendable by Brant Hansen...
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Let Your Gentleness Be Evident
In this episode Drew and Kelsea discuss the highly underrated state of being in relationship known as gentleness. They talk about how pivotal it has been in their relationship over the years, explaining how things have been with and without gentleness, signs it is present, and how to cultivate…
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We're Responsible For What We Consume
In this episode Drew and Kelsea discuss how to discern what content we each allow to pour into ourselves spiritually. This requires intentional, self-aware focus, because we all have ownership over what we consume. Donate to Abide & Thrive here https://abide-and-thrive.org Support for this…
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We Did an Unusual Fast
Drew and Kelsea share their experience with taking a fast specifically from complaining. Donate to Abide & Thrive here https://abide-and-thrive.org Support for this episode comes from https://wagnersportschiropractic.com Support the show
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Stepping Into Your Calling
In this episode we talk about submission and walking in your calling. This content is specifically geared towards men, though not limited to only them. As always, receive the principles and apply them to your circumstances. Donate to Abide & Thrive here https://abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support...
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Tell Me About Sabbath
In this episode, we chat about our experiences practicing Sabbath. Donate to Abide and Thrive at abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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Overcome Evil With Good
An episode of rich spiritual depth. Donate to Abide & Thrive by visiting https://abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support for this episode comes from http://wagnersportschiropractic.com Support the show
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Do They Love The Lord?
How can I discern if I, or the person I am interested in, truly loves the Lord? This is a hard teaching on the difference between a believer and a disciple. Listening to the entire episode will be particularly important to gain full understanding of this teaching. Use this as wisdom before…
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For The Newlyweds
If we could go back and give wise words to ourselves as newlyweds, what would it be? Listen and find out! To support this podcast, visit https://abide-and-thrive.org This episode is sponsored by https://wagnersportschiropractic.com Support the show
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Learning How To Argue Well
Drew & Kelsea discuss how they have learned to navigate arguments. They reflect on the earlier days of marriage, and share learned wisdom and strategies that has lead to holier arguing. Donate to Abide & Thrive here: abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support for the Abide & Thrive Podcast comes from...
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Nurturing Our Marriage
Marriages are like plants; they need to be fed! Drew and Kelsea discuss a number of ways they have poured into their marriage over the years. This episode is less of a "how to" and more of an inspirational resource to help other marriages feed the plants of their own relationships. To support the...
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Cultivating Honesty
Drew and Kelsea have a conversation about the importance of honesty in relationships, particularly with those who are married. To support Abide & Thrive, visit https://abide-and-thrive.org This episode is sponsored by https://wagnersportschiropractic.com Support the show
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Does Having A Holy Marriage Matter?
Drew and Kelsea have a conversation about the importance of holy marriages. Why? Because marriage is so much bigger than the 2 people in them. Drew and Kelsea share why it might matter for Christians to pursue marriages that look starkly set apart from the rest of the world. To support the Abide…
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It Might Not Be Punishment
Kelsea reflects on an impactful realization she had while reading a familiar Bible story. She and Drew then discuss how God often brings provision through difficult circumstances. If we are new to the faith, or come from rigid religious circles, hard times can feel like heavenly punishment for…
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Spiritual Warfare Around Pornography
A lack of emotional submission to the Father can actually leave us vulnerable to the temptation of lust, specifically in pornography. Drew and Kelsea spend time discussing why living fully surrendered to God matters in our fight against sin. In fighting pornography, lines of defense, like...
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Combating Negative Thoughts
Drew and Kelsea start by openly talking about how they struggled recording this episode due to their own negative thoughts. 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8, & 1 Peter 5:8 are all referenced. This is a Spirit-inspired episode discussing something that may seem trivial, but can be pivotal for…
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Kind Words Are Like Honey
Proverbs 16:24 says "Kind words are like honey - sweet to the soul and healing to the body." Drew and Kelsea model what it looks like to speak kind, healing words over each other. The hope is, by hearing this, listeners might be inspired to speak kind, healing words over spouses and loved ones in...
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How Can I Have A More Peaceful Marriage?
Drew and Kelsea share thoughts on how to seek peace. They discuss what it looks like to be open to peace, speaking to each other and about each other in ways that would promote and protect peace. Other things talked about are vacation, pouring into their marriage, serving together, seeking peace…
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Growing in Faith and Courage
Drew and Kelsea welcome you to Season 3 of the Abide & Thrive podcast! Throughout the episode they discuss how they have seen God at work in their own hearts over the past two years. All of this is shared so listeners can apply it to their own situations and walks with God. To support Abide &...
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Long Distance Dating
Drew and Kelsea discuss healthy ways to sustain a long distance dating relationship. Want to support this podcast? abide-and-thrive.org/donate Instagram: abide.thrive Support the show
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Apologizing, Deeper Humility, and Being Best Friends
Drew & Kelsea talk about a few things they are actively learning in their marriage of 10.5 years (apologizing more authentically, growing in Christ doesn’t stop, leaning into the present good of marriage, and appreciating being best friends). Why won’t you apologize? - Harriet Learner...
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Waiting In Singleness
Drew and Kelsea share a compassionate conversation about how hard waiting in a period of singleness can be. They offer empathetic suggestions and share resources. But mainly, they practice "seeing" those in the waiting. The 7 Myths of Singleness - Sam Allberry https://samallberry.com/books Good...
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Noticing God's Provision
Drew and Kelsea share a handful of their testimonies witnessing God being a faithful provider. To support this podcast, please donate to: www.abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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How Do I Know?
Drew and Kelsea teach from Proverbs 2 to help listeners make wise decisions in any given circumstance. Want to support this podcast? Visit abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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Permission To Be Still
In a world of hurry and busy, we are called to be intentional with slowness and rest. Drew and Kelsea spend time in this episode talking about what they are learning on their journey of stillness. To support this ministry, visit abide-and-thrive.org/donate Book mentioned: Practicing The Way by…
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Relationship Green Flags From Scripture
In this episode, Drew and Kelsea offer green flags that come directly from the Bible! May this content be helpful for all your relationships, romantic or not. To support this podcast, visit abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
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Relationship Red Flags From Scripture
The Bible is full of relationship advice. In this episode, Drew and Kelsea offer a number of relationship red flags right out of the Bible. To support this podcast, visit abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support the show
About this show
Abide and Thrive is a podcast that shares encouragement on relationships. Drew and Kelsea invite you to walk with them as they follow Jesus together. Thriving in anything, relationships or not, is found by abiding in Christ. Tune in weekly to find hope and peace in singleness, dating, marriage, and more!
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