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Planted and Flourishing
by Kristen Andrus
There are points in life where we are merely existing - planted but not flourishing. Listen in as we chat with friends who have done the hard work, embraced the season they are in and are flourishing in purpose and calling. Real people in the middle of major life transitions, folks navigating the unknowns of leadership and ministry, mental health, infertility, raising children on the spectrum and other life topics that affect us all. Digging in to one life moment at a time to flourish in our God-given purpose.
Episodes
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35: Hands and Feet with Corey and Beth Adkins
What comes to mind when you talk about your "calling"? Is it something you have already identified or something you are still discovering? Beth and Corey Adkins have always made God's calling their mission. Their podcast formerly called "The Millenial Mission" reached for the millenial…
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34: Does anybody see me? Whitney Akin
Invisible. Unseen. Overlooked. Maybe you feel those words in the deepest part of your soul because that's been how you've described yourself for a really long time. Possibly, you're wondering if anyone else has felt that way and what to do about it. Today, Whitney Akin and I chat about her new…
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33: Flourishing in Surrender with Tracey Tiernan
Have you ever felt the tug? Maybe it was something small that didn't seem too big of an ask, but maybe you've felt that gentle and consistent prompting to relinquish something dear, deeply personal, or valued. Something big that to surrender might mean a whole new identity, way of doing life or…
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32: Refined through Infertility and Loss with Nicole Clark
One in eight couples is currently struggling with infertility or loss. A staggering 19% of couples have been trying to start their family for at least a year. The statistics are there, the heartache is real, the pain palpable. The opportunity for the church to step up and minister to this group…
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31: Pitfalls, Perils and Pleasantries of Raising Teens with Whitney Fleming
Raising teenagers can be a roller coaster gone wrong or the ride of your life. Whitney is a freelance writer, blogger, social media consultant and most importantly mom to 3 teenage girls. Join us as we chat about the good, the bad, and the vulnerable! In this episode: Navigating the why behind…
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30: Parenting - We're Going to Make it with Todd Gaddy
Parenting is challenging on it's best day but, navigating those moments that make you question every aspect of your self and the offspring you are trying to raise can render us feeling hopeless and frustrated. Our guest today has just released his first book "We're Going To Make It - What parents...
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29. Resolutions or Rhythms with Steven Andrus
It's a brand new year and most of us are wiping the slate clean and starting over in different areas of our lives. But are we just going through the motions, following social norms of "starting fresh" or are we really digging deep into our lives and making changes that will set us on a firm...
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28: Bring All Your Stuff with Steven Andrus
We have things. Stuff. Regardless of how long we have walked with Jesus, most of us carry baggage that prevents us from fully knowing Him.....or ourselves. Knowing ourselves is absolutely necessary if we truly want to walk in all that God has for us - seeing ourselves the way he sees us. So what…
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27: Joy - You have a choice! With Katy Stevens
Some days you'll be up and other days you'll feel like you're scraping bottom. It doesn't matter your beginnings or where you find yourself today, it's possible to live from a posture of joy even in difficulty. My guest, Katy Stephens, is one of the most joyful people you'll ever meet. Through…
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26: Rebuilding Beautiful with Kayla Stoecklein
What's it like to rebuild after the life you knew has been shattered? When all you hold are fragments of the life you once loved. She had everything - a wonderful husband, thriving church, 3 beautiful boys, a new home and wonderful friends. Life was beautiful. Then, suddenly it wasn't. If someone...
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25: Mind the gap ya'll!
Ever experienced a season when what you know with your heart doesn't match what you're seeing with your eyes? Some of us may be standing there right now - I know I am. So what do we do about it?! About the fear. The heaviness. The confusion. The frustration. The trap the enemy may set for us when...
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24: Life beyond trauma with Tina Shockey
If you've ever felt that you were too far gone, made too many mistakes, and are unable to shake free from past abuse and tragedy in your life, you want to listen to my guest share her story. Tina Shockey is a woman of prayer and it's evident in her life in the way she serves in her local church…
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23: Flourishing through pain and loss with Tori Boston
Today we’re talking about the struggle that so many women face when they experience the devastation of infertility and loss through miscarriage. According to The March of Dimes 10% - 15% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage and 6 % of women will experience infertility according to the CDC My...
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22: Permission granted!
No. It's a word we hear from our earliest days. We learn to say it, expect it, repeat it and hate it. As we grow, we often find ourselves continuing in this pattern of self-denial throughout our adult life. Sometimes it's appropriate for the situation. Other times when we need to be gracious and...
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21: Record Scratch
Ever been walking through life, minding your own business when, suddenly, PIVOT!? The season you were walking through suddenly disappears and you find yourself thrust into unfamiliar territory. A record scratch. Mary experienced a course change of epic proportions in the season leading up to that...
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20: Backwards with Rachael Restrick
There are people that speak into your life without necessarily having to say anything. You may not even know them but, that's not always necessary. Maybe it's through a song they sing or a story you hear about them. The impact they make by walking out their faith in a way that others relate to is...
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19: Famous For with Alexis Slifer Butcher
Ever walked through a tough season where you felt like you had assurance from God for that specific time; only to realize later in your journey you would need it again? Our guest on this episode is Alexis Slifer Butcher, worship leader and co-writer/author of the song Famous For (I Believe) (link...
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18: Perspective shift with Bethany and Corey Adkins
Did you know the average millenial will spend a cumulative total of 7 YEARS on social media over the course of their life? Seven. YEARS. The staggering numbers don't only apply to millenials. Our friends from the Millenial Mission podcast, Bethany & Corey Adkins join us to talk about the…
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17: Seasons Change with Corrie Gerbatz
We all do it - ride out life seasons. It's part of the circle of life right? Sometimes we are really glad to see the shift to a new season and other times it feels confusing and uncertain. My guest today is Corrie Gerbatz, author and mom to 3 amazing littles. We're talking about balance in the...
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16: Community - it's important! with Karla Osorno
We've all heard it - "Timing is everything!" But, when the timing isn't there, how do you embrace the pause and continue to flourish even when you aren't seeing the results you're wanting to right now. Join me and my friend, Karla Osorno as we talk timing, permission to pause, and friendship and...
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15: Daily Desert pt 4 - The WHY Behind the Desert with Steven Andrus
We are living under the false assumption that our busyness is somehow helping us achieve more, be more productive, and get ahead. In reality, it's burying us under a load that is not sustainable for us to carry. The thought of slowing can make some of us panic - wondering if we have "margin" for...
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14: The Daily Desert pt 3- with Steven Andrus
Silence & solitude is where we sit with those very real pieces of us and learn to surrender that to God. It's where the hard work is done as we settle our souls in the presence of God. It's essential - not only our spiritual well-being but, our emotional health as well. Silence helps us to…
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13: Daily Desert pt 2- with Steven Andrus
"Hurry!" It's something we are all accustomed to hearing and saying. It's become our default, the norm, our predetermined speed. How's it working for you? If you're like most, hurry does not bring out our best; it robs us of the things in our lives that can impact us the most. So what do we do...
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12: Daily Deserts - with Steven Andrus
If you could measure the speed of your life tangibly - what would that look like? Would it be off the charts insane or a leisurely stroll down 5th Avenue? Steven Andrus faced some incredibly dark moments when depression threatened to take control. Walking through some dark, ugly places, Steven...
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11: Moms and their Mini's - with Helen Harrison and Lydia Funk
It’s that special dynamic between moms and their girls. The early years bring the magic and giggles; when they’re grown, it’s the camaraderie of womanhood. But that space in between those times where you really don’t know what it is or how to navigate can render even the most experienced,...
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10: The one about marriage..
My husband and I recently sat down together and talked about the last 25 years. Twenty five! That's silver friends!!! WHAT!?! Let's be real though. Some days we feel every. single. day. of that 25. Other times, the joy and adventure we share makes us treasure the time we have together. Marriage…
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9: Faith & Therapy - with Steven Andrus
With all that is going on in the world, it's no wonder that people are reaching out for support through therapy in record numbers. It's been a hard, heavy season for a lot of people. But even when we reach the realization that support is essential, many of us still grapple with the idea that…
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8: Journey to Healthy -with Brian Brister
We talk a lot on this podcast about emotions and experiences and how to utilize them to their fullest potential. But, to live a life that flourishes in those areas, we must work on our physical health as well. I recently had a chat with my friend Brian Brister, a health coach who has incorporated…
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7: Miracles - with Julee Ham
We have all had times in our lives when we were looking for a miracle. But, sometimes the miracle that comes isn't in the form we were expecting. Sometimes, the bigger picture of what God has in store for us is so far beyond our imagination that it can feel like a complete disappointment. What do...
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6: Beyond Addiction Part 2 - with Jenny Miller
Almost 21 million Americans struggle with some sort of addiction. The staggering fact that only 10% will receive treatment is indicative of the stigma associated with these issues. My friend and colleague, Jenny Miller, shares her story of triumph over addiction and shares practical tips and...
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5: Beyond Addiction part 1 - with Jenny Miller
Almost 21 million Americans struggle with some sort of addiction. The staggering fact that only 10% will receive treatment is indicative of the stigma associated with these issues. My friend and colleague, Jenny Miller, shares her story of triumph over addiction and shares practical tips and...
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4: Momcast - with Sherilyn, Helen, Katie and Rachael
Join me as I talk with a few mom friends about some of the challenges of motherhood. A few of the things we talk about are the comparison trap, boundaries with others and our kids and managing the crazy that is 2020. Grab a chair if you are somewhere you can do that, get some coffee and maybe a...
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3: You, Me, Jesus........ and all 5 kids! Jeff and Latalia Posey
My friends, Jeff and Latalia Posey share their heart for marriage and some of the lessons they've learned during their 20 plus year marriage. Their journey has taken them through Jeff's success in the NFL, 2 consecutive miscarriages, multiple moves and 5 beautiful kids. Through the trials and the...
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2: Anxious for nothing.. with Sherilyn Grissom
Have you felt it? That overwhelming, suffocating, can't breath, heart racing, paralyzing anxiety that threatens to keep you hostage where you are? Feeling anxious is something we all experience at one time or another, but being plagued by anxiety and debilitating panic attacks is anxiety on a...
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1: Planted to Flourish
Looking around at the proverbial garden of your life - what do you see growing and are you ok with all the things? We have been created with everything we need to grow into our God-given purpose - it's up to each of us to nurture those things. Listen to this short introcast for a few tips to weed...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There are points in life where we are merely existing - planted but not flourishing. Listen in as we chat with friends who have done the hard work, embraced the season they are in and are flourishing in purpose and calling. Real people in the middle of major life transitions, folks navigating the unknowns of leadership and ministry, mental health, infertility, raising children on the spectrum and other life topics that affect us all. Digging in to one life moment at a time to flourish in our God-given purpose.
HOSTED BY
Kristen Andrus
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There are points in life where we are merely existing - planted but not flourishing. Listen in as we chat with friends who have done the hard work, embraced the season they are in and are flourishing in purpose and calling. Real people in the middle of major life transitions, folks navigating the...
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Planted and Flourishing is created and hosted by Kristen Andrus.
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