Guest: Liz Willard

In this powerful conversation, Brandi sits down with Elisabeth Willard to unpack what it truly means to honor God with your body in a culture obsessed with extremes. Together they dismantle toxic health messages, explore the spiritual weight of stress, and confront the lies women believe about beauty, worth, and calling. Liz shares practical rhythms, Holy Spirit-led wisdom, and a fresh perspective on 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 that reframes what we thought we knew about the verse.

If you're longing for wholeness, tired of shame cycles, or hungry for a healthier way forward, this episode will breathe life into your journey.

Scripture References:

• 1 Corinthians 6:19–20
• Proverbs 4:23
• Hebrews 12:1
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• Various Psalms on meditation

Takeaways:

• Stress harms health more than food.
• Skinny is not the goal. Health is.
• Habits spill into every area of life.
• You cannot disconnect spiritual health from physical health.
• Honoring your body requires honoring how God made you.
• Quieting your life is essential to hearing God.
• Pause, assess, adjust.
• You are not meant to go backward. God leads forward.
• Health is holistic: emotional, spiritual, physical, relational.

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Episode Summary

In this powerful and honest conversation, Flourish host Brandi Coulter sits down with Jaime Hlavin, wife of the Michigan District Superintendent for the Assemblies of God, to talk about thriving without burning out.

Rooted in Proverbs 4:23, this episode explores what it really means to guard your heart spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Brandi and Jaime unpack how to build rhythms of rest, set holy boundaries, recognize signs of burnout, and lead from a place of overflow rather than exhaustion.

Together they tackle cultural and church-world expectations that glorify busyness, discuss how to say no without guilt, and remind listeners that ceasing isn’t failure.

Scripture References

• Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

• Matthew 22:37-39 – Love God and love your neighbor as yourself.

• Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to Me…and I will give you rest.”

• Genesis 2:2-3 – God ceased from His work and rested.

• Ephesians 6:15 – Feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

• Psalm 23:3 – “He guides me along right paths for His name’s sake.”

  Key Takeaways

• Guarding your heart means protecting your peace, your time, and your focus.

• Boundaries are biblical—Jesus Himself rested and withdrew often.

• Burnout often disguises itself as faithfulness.

• Saying no can be holy; it makes space for what God truly assigned to you.

• Rest isn’t laziness—it’s obedience.

• Ministry prep time ≠ personal devotional time.

• Evaluate what drains you versus what gives life.

• Ceasing is completion, not quitting.

• The Church is God’s to sustain—we simply partner with Him.

• Thriving happens when your calendar aligns with your calling.

  
  

1. “You can’t love your neighbor well if you don’t first love yourself enough to rest.”

2. “Ceasing isn’t quitting—it’s declaring that what God has done is complete.”

3. “Guarding your heart is not selfish—it’s stewardship.”

4. “Burnout isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a boundary violation.”

5. “Obedience matters more than busyness.”

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Guest: Erin Olander

Episode Summary

In this heartfelt episode of The Flourish Podcast, Brandi sits down with Erin Olander to talk about what it truly means to thrive through abiding in Christ. From her experiences living in Lithuania, Erin shares honest reflections on spiritual growth, cultural differences in faith practices, and the tension between longing and thriving.

The conversation dives into John 15 and the process of pruning, exploring how God shapes us through stillness, surrender, and community. Whether you’re walking through a season of isolation or learning to stay connected to the vine, this episode will encourage you to remain rooted and faithful — even when it’s hard to see the fruit.

Scripture References

• John 15:5 — “I am the vine; you are the branches...”

• Psalm 46:10 — “Be still and know that I am God.”

• Hebrews 10:24–25 — “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

• James 1:2–4 — “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete.”

• Galatians 5:22–23 — The fruit of the Spirit.

  Key Takeaways

• Abiding in Christ means staying connected even when you feel disconnected.

• True thriving doesn’t always look like success — sometimes it looks like staying.

• Cultural differences shape how we live out faith, but truth remains universal.

• Pruning isn’t punishment; it’s preparation for new growth.

• The busyness of life can rob us of intimacy with God — be still anyway.

• Community helps us bear fruit we could never grow alone.

• Thriving can coexist with longing.

• Spiritual growth requires surrender, patience, and perspective.

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