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
We’d love to hear how this episode spoke to you! Leave a review, share it with a friend, or tag us on Instagram at @untilallflourish. You can also join The Flourish Table — our online community for women building real, rooted connection in faith and life.
Resources and Links
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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
Free Bible Study + Virtual Groups: untilallflourish.com/biblestudies
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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
Follow on Instagram: @untilallflourish
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Contact Kevin: Email leaderlad6131@gmail.com or message @untilallflourish
What Makes A Leader Worth Following?
Guests: Scott Laurain and Frank Coulter
EPISODE SUMMARY
What does it mean to truly lead with empowerment? In this compelling episode of Flourish, host Brandi sits down with two remarkable leaders: Pastor Scott, the lead pastor of their church, and her husband Frank, the executive pastor. Together, they unpack what it looks like to lead not from ego or control, but from vision, trust, and humility.
From creating culture to cultivating unity, they explore how Spirit-led leadership equips others, embraces failure, and prioritizes growth.
Whether you’re leading a church, a team, a business, or simply leading in your home, this conversation will challenge and equip you to lead like Jesus.
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Luke 16:10 – “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”
1 Corinthians 11:1 – “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
Isaiah 55:8–9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.
Acts 2 – The discomfort of the upper room that led to revival
Joshua 1 – Leading into the unknown and trusting God’s vision
LISTENER INVITATION
If you’ve ever felt the weight of leadership, this episode is for you. Be sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and share this with a leader in your life. We lead better when we lead together.
✨ Tag us on Instagram @UntilAllFlourish and let us know your biggest takeaway!
✨ Ready to go deeper? Visit UntilAllFlourish.com for our free Empowerment Bible Study.
RESOURCES & LINKS
Connect with Pastor Scott and Frank at theshoreschurch.org
Follow @UntilAllFlourish on Instagram
Download the Empower Bible Study: untilallflourish.com/biblestudy
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Empowered + Sent: How Radical Generosity Fuels Global Ministry
Guest: Karri Woolley
What does it look like to live fully empowered by the support of others? In this compelling conversation, Brandi sits down with Karri, a missionary serving in Ecuador who shares the highs, the heartbreak, and the holy moments of life on the mission field.
Together, they explore what it means to raise a family while living on 100% financial support, how generosity changes both the giver and the receiver, and why being “sent” isn’t just for missionaries; it’s a calling for every believer.
If you’ve ever wondered how your generosity empowers someone else’s obedience, this episode will open your eyes to what God can do when we give, go, and stay with purpose.
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Scripture References:
Philippians 4:19
2 Corinthians 9:11
Acts 13
Jeremiah 17:7-8
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Listener Invitation:
This week, we challenge you to reflect on who your life is empowering. Are you giving in ways that send others? Are you staying in your post with faithfulness while cheering someone else on?
Then share this episode with a friend who’s walking in faith and might need the reminder that you are not alone, and your obedience matters.
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Empowered by The Ones Who Sharpen + The Ones Who Stay
Episode Description:
We were never meant to grow alone. In this solo episode, Brandi shares a tender yet bold invitation into the kind of community that empowers us through truth, presence, and prayer.
Drawing from Proverbs 27, Ecclesiastes 4, James 5, and Galatians 6, this conversation explores how real accountability is about being known, being lifted, and being lovingly sharpened by people who will stay when the growing gets hard.
Empowerment is not always loud. Sometimes, it sounds like confession. Sometimes, it looks like someone reaching down to pull you up. And sometimes, it begins with letting yourself be seen.
In This Episode, Brandi Reflects On:
Why the people who speak truth matter deeply
The power of being lifted when you are too weary to stand
The difference between being called out and being called up
Why healing flows through vulnerability and prayer
What it really means to be empowered in community
Scriptures Referenced:
Proverbs 27:17
Galatians 6:1–2
James 5:16
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
Let’s Stay Connected:
If this episode encouraged or challenged you, I would love to hear from you. Leave a rating, write a review, or connect with me on Instagram @untilallflourish. And be sure to subscribe. New episodes release on the 1st and 15th of every month.
Until next time, let’s build deep roots, bear good fruit, and flourish together.
Empowerment in the Secret Place: A Conversation on Faith, Healing, and Hope
Guest: Kyla Peanosky
Episode Summary:
In this sacred and powerful episode of Flourish, Brandi sits down with a friend, Kyla, whose story is marked by deep faith, radical hope, and unwavering courage. Currently walking through stage 4 breast cancer, she shares not only what the journey has cost her, but what it’s taught her about the presence and power of God in the secret place.
This conversation is about healing, but it’s also about identity. It’s about the empowerment that happens when no one’s watching. The kind that’s forged not on platforms, but in prayer closets. In stillness. In surrender.
If you’re in a hidden season, a hard season, or just longing to know that God is near in the quiet places… this episode is for you.
What You’ll Hear:
How to remain rooted in God when life takes an unexpected turn
What the “secret place” actually looks like in suffering
How empowerment doesn’t always feel loud—but it is still powerful
Why worship and community matter more than ever in dark seasons
How to walk in bold faith while still holding space for grief
Scriptures Referenced:
This week, spend time in your own secret place with God.
Bring your questions. Bring your heartache.
You are never alone there.
Resources & Links:
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Connect with Brandi on Instagram: @untilallflourish
Empowerment Through Discipleship with Pastor Taka Iguchi | Flourish Podcast
In this thought-provoking episode, Brandi sits down with Pastor Taka Iguchi, lead pastor of Voice Church in California and a long-time discipleship leader, to explore how true empowerment happens not through titles or platforms, but through intentional, relational discipleship.
Together, they unpack the difference between teaching and truly walking alongside someone, how to lead others into transformation rather than performance, and why the hidden work of discipleship may be the most powerful calling of all. With years of experience discipling others through the real, raw, and often messy parts of faith, Taka offers both wisdom and challenge to anyone longing to grow in Christ.
Whether you’re new to discipleship or longing to deepen your impact, this episode will inspire you to step boldly into the call to lead and be led.
What to you'll learn in this episode:
The true difference between information and transformation in discipleship
Why empowerment starts in relationship, not in curriculum or teaching
How hidden, faithful investment can impact generations
What it looks like to disciple in everyday life, not just in structured programs
How to lead others without losing your own soul
Empowerment through relationship
Spiritual maturity beyond surface growth
Leading with humility and intention
Making disciples in the modern world
Ask yourself: Who is discipling me? And who am I discipling?
Take one intentional step this week to pour into someone—or invite someone to pour into you.
Resources from this episode:
Learn more about Voice Church: voice.church
Follow Pastor Taka on Instagram: @takaiguchi
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Connect with Flourish: untilallflourish.com
Empowerment Through Prayer
Guest: Chris May
In this powerful and uplifting episode of Flourish, we're joined by Chris; known in our church community as a man passionate about prayer and worship. Together, we explore how prayer doesn’t just bring us closer to God: it empowers us, strengthens others, and creates ripple effects we may never see.
Chris shares his personal journey of cultivating a prayer-filled life, how prayer has sustained him through challenges, and why praying for others—both in private and out loud—is one of the most transformative things we can do as believers. We also discuss biblical principles of intercession and how to overcome the fear of praying out loud. Whether you're seasoned in your prayer life or just getting started, this conversation will encourage you to press in deeper.
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Empowering Our Kids Through Faith
Guest: Jennifer Hobbs
What does it look like to walk with your kids and empower them in their faith—not ahead of them, not behind, but beside them? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Jennifer Hobbs from Abundant Harvest Ministries in Florida. With a story marked by years of infertility and gaps in age between her children, Jennifer shares how her unwavering trust in God’s promises, anchored in Genesis 1:28, empowered her to believe in her calling to motherhood.
Jennifer brings wisdom, compassion, and honesty about the challenges and beauty of parenting with faith. Whether you’re in a season of waiting or deep in the trenches of parenting, this episode reminds us that walking in faith and walking with our children go hand in hand.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
• Jennifer’s powerful journey through infertility and God’s faithful provision
• How Genesis 1:28 gave her the confidence to believe she was called to be a mother
• The importance of walking with your kids through doubts and difficult seasons
• How to nurture faith in teens without forcing it
• Practical ways to create space for spiritual growth in your home
Connect with Jennifer & Abundant Harvest Ministries:
• Website: https://myahm.org
If this episode encouraged or challenged you, I’d love for you to share it with a friend! You can also leave a rating, write a review, or connect with us on Instagram @untilallflourish—your support helps this community grow.
Until next time, let’s build deep roots, bear good fruit, and flourish together.
Empowering Those in Need
Guest: Lindsey Fischer Sullivan
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lindsey, the passionate founder of All Worthy of Love. Lindsey shares her journey in rescuing individuals from the bondage of prostitution through her non-profit ministry; an effort deeply rooted in the liberating truths of Isaiah 58. Join us as we explore how genuine empowerment can transform lives and communities, as well as our own hearts.
Be inspired by Lindsey’s unwavering commitment to justice, restoration, and love; and learn how you, too, can empower communities in need around you.
If this episode moves you, consider sharing it with a friend who might be encouraged by Lindsey’s story. Don’t forget to subscribe for more heartfelt conversations, and join us on Instagram @untilallflourish to continue the discussion.
Let’s build deep roots, bear good fruit, and flourish—together.
Cultivating Empowerment
A New Chapter: Honoring Anna’s Journey & What’s Next for Flourish
In this heartfelt episode, we share a significant transition in the Flourish journey—one that is both bittersweet and deeply rooted in faith. After years of building and pouring into this space, my dear friend and co-founder, Anna, is stepping into a new season, fully embracing God’s calling for her family and future.
Together, we reflect on the incredible ways Flourish has grown, the deep friendships formed, and the foundation that Anna has laid in this ministry. But most importantly, we talk about the beauty of surrender—trusting that when God calls us into something new, it is always for His glory and our good.
This isn’t a goodbye—it’s a powerful testimony of what it looks like to walk in obedience, to release what we’ve built into God’s hands, and to cheer each other on as we continue to flourish in different ways.
We want you to lean in, embrace change with us, and get excited for what’s ahead!
Let’s Connect!
If this episode resonated with you, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Send us a message or share your favorite takeaway on social media! Be sure to tag us at [@flourishtalks] and let us know how Flourish has impacted you.
Stay Rooted & Keep Flourishing!
Cultivating Surrender
Guest: Frank Coulter
In this deeply convicting episode, we explore the transformative power of surrender with Brandi’s husband, Frank. Frank shares his journey of cultivating surrender to God amidst the challenges of hearing loss. His story is a powerful reminder that surrendering to God is not about what we lose, but about trusting that what God offers is infinitely better.
This episode invites you to reflect on your own journey of surrender. How is God calling you to trust Him in new ways? What might you need to let go of so you can embrace His better plan?
Join us as we dive into the beauty of cultivating a life of surrender and the freedom found in trusting God completely.
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Cultivating a Heart of Worship and Gratitude
Guest: Scott DeClaire
In this powerful episode, we explore how to face life’s challenges by cultivating a heart of worship and gratitude. Scott shares deeply practical and heartfelt ways to cultivate a heart of worship and gratitude, even in the midst of struggles.
Packed with wisdom, this conversation will encourage you to anchor your battles in faith, reminding you that worship is not just about music—it’s a lifestyle of surrender, gratitude, and trust in God’s promises.
Join us as we discover the power of worship and gratitude to transform our perspective and renew our hearts.
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Cultivating a Life of Fitness and Nutrition
Guest: Tara Fedorko
In this episode, we’re joined by Tara, a fitness and nutrition coach, who shares her heart for honoring God by caring for our bodies. Together, we explore how fitness and nutrition are not just physical pursuits but spiritual disciplines that help us thrive in life and faith.
Through her insightful perspective, Tara encourages us to see our health as a gift and stewardship opportunity, reminding us that a well-cared-for body equips us to better serve God and others.
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Cultivating Financial Freedom
Guest: Heidi Anderson
What does it look like to handle money in a way that honors God and advances His Kingdom? In this episode, we’re joined by Heidi, who shares her inspiring journey to becoming debt-free and her passion for cultivating financial freedom. Through practical wisdom and faith-filled encouragement, she reminds us that financial freedom is about more than just numbers—it’s about aligning our resources with God’s purpose.
This episode will challenge you to reflect on generosity, stewardship, and how God can use your finances to make an eternal impact.
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Cultivating Friendship
Guests: Tyler Zimmerman, Benji Block and Frank Coulter
In this heartwarming and convicting episode, we sit down with three best friends who have shared life together for over 15 years. Their journey is a testament to the beauty and challenges of building and maintaining deep, Christ-centered friendships. Through candid conversations, they share how God’s design for relationships has shaped their bond, offering inspiration for cultivating meaningful connections in your own life.
This episode invites you to reflect on the friendships in your life and how God uses them to encourage, strengthen, and refine us for His glory.
Join us as we explore the joy, vulnerability, and commitment that come with cultivating lasting friendships.
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Cultivating a Healthy Family
Guest: Mandy Brinks
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Mandy, a remarkable woman who is a biological, adoptive, and foster mom dedicated to creating a Christ-centered home. With raw authenticity, she shares her journey of inviting Jesus into her family life, working to ensure her children experience the safety, love, and friendship of God.
This inspiring conversation reminds us of the beauty and challenges of building a healthy family rooted in faith. Whether through parenting biological children, adopting, or fostering, she reveals how Christ’s presence transforms every relationship and creates a haven of love and grace.
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Cultivating a Witness
Guest: Steven Ronk
In this episode, we’re joined by a worship pastor, Steven, who shares his heart for witnessing to others about Jesus. Through relatable stories and practical advice, he encourages us to embrace the Great Commission in our everyday lives, reminding us that witnessing isn’t just for pastors—it’s for all believers.
This conversation inspires us to live by example and build authentic relationships that point others to Christ.
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