Guest: Kristin Holdeman

In this powerful conversation, Brandi sits down with Kristin Holdeman, lead pastor at Lighthouse Assembly of God, to explore the name El Chay (The Living God) and what it looks like to experience a faith that is alive, active, and deeply personal. Together they discuss spiritual dryness, ministry, waiting seasons, revival, comparison, idols, and how to recognize God's voice in a world filled with constant noise.

If you've ever wondered where God is in your waiting, struggled to stay spiritually alive, or longed to experience Him in a deeper way, this conversation will encourage and challenge your faith.

Scripture References:

• Joshua 3:10
• Psalm 42:2
• Jeremiah 10:10
• Hebrews 4:12
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17
• 2 Chronicles 7:14
• Ezekiel 37
• Mark 5:25–34

Takeaways:

• You can do ministry for God without walking with God.
• God is still speaking, moving, and transforming lives today.
• Spiritual dryness isn't the end of your story.
• Revival begins with repentance.
• We've confused order with schedule.
• Comparison is stealing joy from believers.
• God's Word must become louder than the voices online.
• Sometimes faithfulness simply means showing up.
• God often speaks in quiet moments.
• The Living God still revives what feels dead.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who feels spiritually weary. Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and join the Flourish Bible Study at untilallflourish.com.

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Guest: Allison Smith

In this honest and deeply encouraging conversation, Brandi sits down with Allison Smith to discuss Christian singleness, waiting on God, and finding community in seasons that don't look the way you expected. Together they explore the tension between longing and contentment, the challenges of Christian dating culture, and what it means to trust God's goodness when prayers remain unanswered.

Allison shares her personal journey through singleness, heartbreak, loneliness, and waiting, while offering practical wisdom for women who desire marriage and for the church communities called to walk alongside them. This conversation is both comforting and challenging, reminding us that a full life is not found in getting everything we want, but in knowing the goodness of God and walking with Him through every season.

If you've ever wondered whether God has forgotten you, this episode is for you.

Scripture References:
• Psalm 27:13-14
• Psalm 68:6
• Jeremiah 17:7-8
• Hebrews 12:1-2

Takeaways:
• Waiting is not wasted when God is at work.
• Singleness is not a punishment or a lesser season.
• Loneliness and singleness are not the same thing.
• The weapon against loneliness is community.
• God's goodness is stable, even when circumstances change.
• Christian culture often elevates marriage above biblical balance.
• The church has a responsibility to care for and celebrate single women.
• Contentment and longing can coexist.
• God has not forgotten you.
• A full life is found in walking with God, not achieving a specific outcome.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who may be navigating a season of waiting. Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Join the Flourish Bible Study at untilallflourish.com.

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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.

If this episode spoke to you, share it with a friend who needs freedom in their health journey. Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Join the Flourish Bible Study at untilallflourish.com.

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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.”

Feeling weary? You’re not alone. Share this episode with a friend who needs the reminder that rest is holy. 💛

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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.

Listener Invitation

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Thriving in the Wilderness: How God Makes a Way in Dry Seasons

Season 5 is here! In this solo kickoff, Brandi gets honest about walking through a wilderness season and unpacks what Scripture says about thriving when life feels dry, quiet, and barren. From Israel’s wanderings to Jesus’ 40 days, you’ll learn why the wilderness is preparation, not punishment. We’ll break down Isaiah 43:19 into three truths, name what the desert looks like in real life, and get practical: guarding your words, finding manna, leaning into community, and looking for the “streams in the wasteland.” If you’re tired of asking “Why me?” and ready to ask “Lord, what are You forming in me?”... this one’s for you.

Scripture references

Isaiah 43:19 — God makes a way in the wilderness; streams in the wasteland

Psalm 23:4 — Valley of the shadow of death; He is with us

Exodus 13:21–22 — Cloud by day, fire by night (God’s guidance)

Exodus 16:4–5, 31–32 — Manna and daily provision

Deuteronomy 8:2–3 — Wilderness as testing and forming dependence

Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–14 — Jesus tempted in the wilderness; returns in the power of the Spirit

John 15:1–5 — Vine, branches, pruning, fruit

Habakkuk 1:5 — “Look… I am doing something in your days…”

Ezekiel 37:1–6 — Dry bones brought to life

Ezekiel 36:26 — Heart of stone to heart of flesh

Exodus 2:23–25 — God hears the cries of His people

Psalm 34:17 — The righteous cry, the Lord hears

Listener invitation

If this episode meets you in a dry place, don’t walk it alone. Join our FREE virtual Bible study and pull up a chair at the Flourish table, there’s a seat with your name on it. Share this episode with a friend who’s waiting, wandering, or weary. Leave a rating/review to help more women find hope in the wilderness.

Resources & links

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Godfidence: The Key to Living EmpoweredEpisode Summary:In this heartfelt solo episode, Brandi shares vulnerable truths about battling insecurity, spiritual lies, and the importance of self-empowerment rooted in God's Word. From confronting the inner critic to rediscovering what’s already in your hands, this episode is a wake-up call to stop minimizing what God has called mighty. You’ll hear encouragement, practical steps, and scriptural truth to help you step out of the shadows and into your God-given confidence. Scriptures Referenced:Genesis 3:11Romans 12:32 Corinthians 10:5Psalm 139:14Ephesians 2:10Exodus 4:1–5Proverbs 18:412 Timothy 1:7And a bonus list of 50 identity verses from throughout ScriptureListener Invitation:If this episode speaks to your heart, share it with a friend who needs this reminder. And if you're feeling called to help others walk in their God-given calling, we're currently looking for virtual Bible study leaders. Apply at the link below.Resources & Links:Download the Free Empower Bible Study: www.untilallflourish.com/biblestudiesFollow on Instagram, Tik Tok or Pinterest: @untilallflourishJoin The Flourish Table Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Fq44SUk23/Apply to Lead a Virtual Study Group: https://forms.gle/iABSb1ztsRPsyJMt9

Encouraged to Empower: Why Your Words Matter More Than You Think

Guest: Kevin Smith

Episode Summary

Words hold weight. They can heal or hurt, build up or break down, release chains or reinforce walls. In this powerful episode of The Flourish Podcast, Brandi sits down with Kevin (a spiritual father, encourager, and leader) who reminds us how deeply our words reflect the heart of the Father. From navigating strained relationships to the transforming power of prayer, this conversation will stir your spirit, challenge your mindset, and call you to steward your words with purpose.

Whether you’re walking through brokenness or speaking life into others, this episode is a reminder that your voice carries eternal impact.

Scriptures Referenced

Proverbs 18:21

Romans 10:9–10

James 3:6

Matthew 12:34

Revelation 3:20

Philippians 4:6–7

1 Chronicles 28:20

Isaiah 61:1–3

Listener Invitation

If this episode speaks to you, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend, leave a review, or start a conversation in your community. Want to go deeper? Grab a journal and reflect on how you’re using your words this week: Are they bringing life, or sowing harm? Are they healing or dividing?

Resources & Links

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Contact Kevin: Email leaderlad6131@gmail.com or message @untilallflourish