Pedals, Purpose, and Prayer

This Moment Matters: Reflections and Presence

In this reflective episode, Erica shares honest thoughts on grief, the strange way time stretches and collapses, and the pressure we put on ourselves through “should’ve” thinking. As she gets ready to approach the one-year anniversary of her mom’s passing, she explores what it means to stay present, release regret, and choose compassion over judgment. The episode closes with This Moment Matters, a grounding practice designed to help listeners pause, breathe, and focus on what they can do with the moment they’re in, without pressure or perfection.

Episode 11 Blueberry Muffins, Blankets, and the Date That Brought Me to My Knees

In the first episode of our four-part mini-series Grief & Grace, Erica opens up about the date that brought her to her knees, February 25, 2025 and the complicated mix of grief, gratitude, and guilt that followed her mom’s death. Through the tender memory of blueberry muffins, blankets, and sitting at her mom’s grave, Erica explores how scent, touch, and ordinary rituals carry love long after someone is gone. This is a raw, honest, and compassionate conversation about missing a loved one, holding grief in your body, and choosing grace for yourself along the way. Stay to the end for the “Takeaway Ride” a simple, embodied practice to help you move with grief, not around it. Pedals, Purpose & Prayer where we ride through real life together. One pedal at a time!

Hold On for One More Day

A quiet reflection on time, presence, and staying steady. If you’ve found yourself watching the days move by and wondering how to hold them without fixing, rushing, or dwelling, this episode is for you. This conversation invites you to pause, notice, and trust that change doesn’t always need to be chased. Sometimes it arrives when we simply hold on for one more day. ✨ If this reflection speaks to you, you’re invited to continue the conversation. Visit thrivebloominsights.glossgenius.com to explore reflection sessions, or reach out to connect through ThriveBloom.

Episode 9: What Kind of Woman are You?

FULL SHOW DESCRIPTION (RECOMMENDED) What Kind of Woman Are You? Have you ever asked yourself which woman of the Bible you relate to most? In this episode of Pedals, Purpose & Prayer, we explore a deeper and more meaningful question. Not who you are supposed to be, but who you are becoming. Through the stories of Deborah, Esther, Ruth, Hannah, Hagar, and Mary, this episode invites gentle reflection on leadership, faith, endurance, influence, prayer, survival, and surrender. These women are not presented as labels to choose from, but as mirrors that help us recognize the season we are walking through right now. This is not a quiz. Even though your social media is blowing up with reels asking you to take one. It is not about comparison. It is an invitation to listen, reflect, and notice where God may be shaping you. Whether you are leading, waiting, healing, questioning, or growing, there is space for you here. If this episode resonated with you, you are invited to join an online Bible study using the book Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. This study is designed for women balancing full lives, faith, leadership, and becoming. Together, we will reflect on the stories of women in Scripture and explore how their lives still speak into our own today. • Start Date: February 1, 2026 • Schedule: Every other Sunday afternoon • Format: Live Zoom sessions with replay available • Duration: 6 sessions over 12 weeks All sessions are recorded. Materials, notes, and replays are available for those who are unable to attend live. Participants will purchase their own copy of Women of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream. You may choose the physical book or audiobook. An optional workbook is available for those who enjoy journaling, guided prompts, and deeper reflection. The workbook is not required. The study is hosted through a private Facebook group connected to Pedals, Purpose & Prayer. This group serves as our space for discussion, encouragement, and shared reflection between sessions. To join the Bible study and receive full details, visit the link below: 👉 Join the private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FArqLjTyN/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FArqLjTyN/] Once approved, you will receive access to Zoom details, materials, and the study schedule. 📖 Continue the Journey with Our Bible Study🗓️ Bible Study Details📚 Materials💬 Community✨ How to Join

Episode 8: Trusting the Descent~ Choosing Ease After the Climb

Not every season requires more effort. Some invite trust. In this episode, Erica explores overthinking, emotional vigilance, and what it means to loosen your grip after a long climb. Through a cycling metaphor, she reflects on learning when to stop pushing and start trusting the descent.