In this deeply personal episode of Into the Garden We Grow, Alina shares her powerful testimony of walking through a brain tumor diagnosis and the faith that carried her through uncertainty, fear, and healing. What began as unexplained symptoms became a journey that reshaped how she views her body, her voice, and her trust in God.

Rooted in the truth that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, this conversation explores the importance of listening to your body, advocating for your health, and inviting God into even the most vulnerable places of your story. Together, we reflect on courage, surrender, and the sacred responsibility of caring for the bodies we’ve been entrusted with.

This episode is a reminder that faith and wisdom can walk hand in hand, and that even in life-altering moments, God is present, refining, and restoring.

Behind every strong woman is a story that didn’t begin with her. In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode of Into the Garden We Grow, we explore the powerful influence of our mothers and grandmothers — the women who became our roots long before we ever grew branches of our own.

We share stories of faith, resilience, sacrifice, strength, and even the complicated parts of legacy that shape who we are today. What did we inherit? What are we healing? What are we intentionally passing on?

This conversation invites you to reflect on:

• The spiritual and emotional roots that formed you
• The lessons — both spoken and unspoken — from the women before you
• How to honor legacy while growing beyond limitation
• What it means to become a healthy branch for the next generation

Whether your story is filled with gratitude, grief, restoration, or growth, this episode will encourage you to see yourself as part of a bigger generational garden — planted with purpose. Because we are not just daughters. We are becoming the roots for someone else.

🌸 Join us and reflect on the women who shaped your soil.

In this heartfelt episode of Into the Garden We Grow, Kristen and Alina welcome their daughters, Olivia and Abbi, into the conversation for a generational dialogue about faith, identity, and growing up in today’s world. Together, they reflect on the unique seasons each daughter is walking through, the lessons shaping their character, and how their personal relationship with Jesus is forming their hearts. This episode explores what it means to “water the soil” as mothers—tending to faith, confidence, and truth—while trusting God to bring growth in His timing. Through honest stories and thoughtful reflection, Olivia and Abbi share what they are learning, what excites them about becoming young women, and how they see God at work in their lives. Rooted in grace and curiosity, this conversation honors the beauty of nurturing the next generation while celebrating the courage it takes to sprout and bloom in a complex world.

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In this episode of Into the Garden We Grow, we introduce our co-host Kelly Gutowski and explore motherhood through the lens of Scripture and sacred design, rooted in the truth that each life is intentionally formed by God. Together, we reflect on what it means to be mothers who were first known, seen, and knit together by Him long before we held that role. Through testimony, biblical reflection, and honest conversation, this episode invites mothers - and those carrying the call of nurturing - to rest in God’s workmanship, trust His timing, and honor the holy work unfolding in every season of motherhood.

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In this episode of Into the Garden We Grow, we reflect on childlike faith and the moments when belief first took root in our lives. Through honest conversation, Scripture, and shared stories, we explore how early experiences, relationships, and God’s gentle guidance planted seeds that continue to shape who we are today. This episode invites you to pause, remember, and consider what God may still be growing in you - calling you back to trust, wonder, and faith like a child.

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Marriage is a journey of growth, grace, and choosing each other through every season. In this episode, we invite our husbands into the conversation to share real stories of faith, partnership, and what it means to grow together in holy matrimony.

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Welcome to the Garden - Our Stories of Faith and Growth

In the first episode of Into the Garden We Grow, we open the door to this space by sharing who we are, how this community came to be, and the personal journeys that led us to Jesus.

Through honest conversation and testimony, we reflect on the moments that shaped our faith, the seasons that stretched us, and the grace that met us along the way.

This episode is an invitation into a safe, welcoming space where growth is not rushed and stories are honored. We share the heart behind Into the Garden We Grow, our hope for the community, and the vision for a place where women can learn, heal, and grow together through faith and connection.

Whether you’re just beginning your journey with Jesus, returning after a season away, or simply seeking community, this episode reminds us that growth often starts with showing up — and that even in uncertain soil, something beautiful can grow.

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