flower & flame podcast

14 Episodes Later... | Ep. 18

Season 1 is officially coming to a close! 💐🔥 Over the last 14 conversation episodes, we wrestled with why the concept of "church" still matters in today's world. Does someone have to go to church to be a believer? In short, no...but we spent the whole season deep-diving why the Bible argues it's a really wise idea for you to be involved in a local church 😉 We also talked about what it means to follow Jesus, what a healthy church looks like, why discipleship matters, how to disciple other women, and what it looks like to faithfully pass the baton of faith to the next generation. In this special season finale, we're looking back at the biggest lessons we've learned throughout the season and revisiting the conversations that shaped us most. From practical discipleship to enduring faith, we're connecting the dots and asking: "What does it actually look like to live a life fully devoted to Jesus?" Whether you've been with us since episode 1 or you're just discovering Flower & Flame, this episode is the perfect place to catch up on the heart behind everything we've been talking about this season. Our prayer is that you'll walk away encouraged, equipped, and reminded that the local church is the place where discipleship thrives. It's the place where God intends to not only grow you, but use you for His glory. Discipleship isn't reserved for the experts. If you're following Jesus, He's inviting you to help others follow Him too. Thanks for being part of our first season, and we can't WAIT to see you in Season 2!!! 💐🔥

From Miscarriage to Miracles: Heidi's Testimony | Ep. 17

🔥 SHOW NOTES 🔥💐 ⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️ This episode contains graphic and emotional discussion surrounding miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infertility, and medical trauma. Please listen with care for your heart 🩶 Heidi dreamed of having "the perfect family" for as long as she could remember. Growing up as a minority in a small rural town, Heidi experienced deep wounds, rejection, and brokenness in her childhood---and longed for the day when she could build a complete, loving family of her own. But although she grew up in Church and believed in God, that dream (over time) slowly began to eclipse Jesus Himself within her heart. In today's episode, Heidi vulnerably shares her journey through heartbreak, infertility, miscarriage, grief, and devastating loss after going into labor at just 25 weeks pregnant with her daughter. She opens up about the depression that followed, the questions she wrestled with, and how God lovingly revealed that her desire to become a mother had quietly become an idol in her heart 💔 But this testimony doesn't end in despair ⛅ As Heidi surrendered everything back to Jesus, He met her in her grief, restored her faith, surrounded her with community, and reminded her that He is still good---even in suffering. But over time, through a series of unmistakable moments, God promised Heidi that she would one day have a child without medical intervention. And as He always does, He kept His Word 💗 Today, Heidi is the joy-filled mother of a beautiful little boy, and her story stands as a reminder that God's timing CAN be trusted---because He really is Who He says He is ☀️ 🧺 RESOURCES Organization that helped Heidi at the hospital at the day of her daughter's birth: https://footprintsontheheart.org/ [https://footprintsontheheart.org/] Ministry that helped Heidi emotionally and spiritually process her pregnancy loss: https://waitingforbabybird.com/ [https://waitingforbabybird.com/] 🤝 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram: / flowerandflamepodcast 📧 E-mail: hrywildflower@gmail.com [hrywildflower@gmail.com] 🎼 CREDITS [Intro/Outro Music] Artist: Xyck 💪 OUR TEAM "B"---Executive Producer Xyck---Videographer/Producer/Composer Laine Christopher---Social Media Manager Wildflower Women's Bible Study---Best Friends/Cheerleaders/Prayer Warriors/Comrades in Christ

Wait...But How Do I Actually Disciple Someone? | Ep. 16

💐🔥SHOW NOTES Discipleship sounds important...but what does it actually look like? In this episode, we're getting honest about the fact that there's no one-size-fits-all formula for discipling someone. You can't just follow a checklist---you have to depend on the Holy Spirit every step of the way. But that doesn't mean it's random either. We talk about how discipleship is: ✨ 1. Customized---the way you walk with someone through following Jesus should reflect who they are (their personality, their struggles, and how they connect with God) ✨ 2. Delegated---real discipleship means giving away authority---not holding on to it. This is how they learn to hear from the Holy Spirit for themselves. We also dive into how Jesus discipled people differently: 👀 Peter vs. John---same Jesus, but very different approach 👀 The 72 disciples---and how they came back different people after being given authority to serve Jesus So basically, you don't have to wait until you feel "ready" to disciple someone. If you follow Jesus, you're called to make disciples too. Not only CAN you do this...you're meant to 💕 🤝 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram: / flowerandflamepodcast 📧 E-mail: hrywildflower@gmail.com [hrywildflower@gmail.com] 🎼 CREDITS [Intro/Outro Music] Artist: Xyck 💪 OUR TEAM "B"---Executive Producer Xyck---Videographer/Producer/Composer Laine Christopher---Social Media Manager Wildflower Women's Bible Study---Best Friends/Cheerleaders/Prayer Warriors/Comrades in Christ

From Secret Shame to Grace-Filled Worship: Breezy's Testimony | Ep. 15

🔥 SHOW NOTES 🔥💐 In this episode, Breezy shares her powerful testimony of growing up in a Christian home while navigating fear, brokenness, and hidden sin---and how an encounter with Jesus changed everything. As the youngest of five, Breezy was raised by a faithful mother while her father had walked away from the Lord before she was born. Growing up, she struggled with fear, isolation, and the weight of watching her siblings drift away from faith. Even in the midst of that, Breezy encountered the Holy Spirit at a young age and knew deeply that God was real---and that He loved her. But soon after this, Breezy began battling an addiction to pornography. Shame kept her silent, and the loneliness of the pandemic only intensified her struggle. Then, during summer 2020, everything changed. Through an online summer camp, Breezy realized she had never truly surrendered her life to Jesus. In a moment of clarity, she recognized that the only thing she had to offer the King of kings was whole self---but He saw her as deeply valuable. Since that moment, Breezy has experienced true freedom. Today, she walks boldly with the Lord, free from addiction, and is stepping into her calling as a worship leader---radiating the love and light of Christ to everyone around her. What You'll Hear in This Episode: - Growing up in a divided spiritual household - Wrestling with fear and family dynamics - Encountering the Holy Spirit at a young age - The hidden struggle with pornography and shame - Isolation and mental battles during the pandemic - The moment of true surrender to Jesus - Walking in freedom and identity in Christ - Stepping into your purpose Key Message: You don't have to clean yourself up before coming to God---all He's ever wanted is you, fully surrendered in trust to Him! 🤝 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram: / flowerandflamepodcast 📧 E-mail: hrywildflower@gmail.com [hrywildflower@gmail.com] 🎼 CREDITS [Intro/Outro Music] Artist: Xyck 💪 OUR TEAM "B"---Executive Producer Xyck---Videographer/Producer/Composer Laine Christopher---Social Media Manager Wildflower Women's Bible Study---Best Friends/Cheerleaders/Prayer Warriors/Comrades in Christ

Why Does Discipleship Matter? | Ep. 14

💐🔥SHOW NOTES What does it actually mean to follow Jesus--and help someone else do the same? In this episode, we're talking more about discipleship and how it matters more than ever. We deep dive into Hebrews 11 and unpack the idea that faith isn't meant to be held onto---it's meant to be passed on. Think of it like a baton in a relay race---someone handed it to you, and now you get to run your leg faithfully and pass it on to the next generation. We also get real about the difference between discipleship and therapy (because, yes, you probably need both 👀), and how discipleship is what helps us build endurance to actually run our race of faith with God. At the end of the day, discipleship is bigger than us. It's about joining the story of the "great cloud of witnesses (Hebrews 12:1)" to the divine beauty of Jesus Christ---receiving faith from those who came before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, and pouring into the people coming after us. In this episode, we talk about: - Hebrews 11 and the "race of faith" imagery - The difference between discipleship and therapy (and why both matter) - Spiritual legacy and "passing the baton" - How discipleship builds endurance in your walk with God - Being poured into vs. pouring out into others Key Takeaway: You weren't meant to run your race of faith alone---and your faith was never meant to stop with you ✝️🏃‍♀️‍➡️ 🤝 CONNECT WITH US 📷 Instagram: / flowerandflamepodcast 📧 E-mail: hrywildflower@gmail.com [hrywildflower@gmail.com] 🎼 CREDITS [Intro/Outro Music] Artist: Xyck 💪 OUR TEAM "B"---Executive Producer Xyck---Videographer/Producer/Composer Laine Christopher---Social Media Manager Wildflower Women's Bible Study---Best Friends/Cheerleaders/Prayer Warriors/Comrades in Christ