Welcome to the 27th episode of the Thriving Thursday podcast! In this special episode, Ricky takes the reins as our guest host, and we are thrilled to welcome Jason LaPierre from New Britain, Connecticut. Jason is a talented singer-songwriter and jazz guitarist, and he will be sharing his insights on music in the jazz industry. Join us as he discusses his journey starting in the lofi music scene and reminisces about the Refresh Nights event at the White Rabbit in downtown Sherman this past weekend. This episode is a must-listen for Thriving Thursday podcast fans, new music enthusiasts, lofi aficionados, jazz musicians, and Christian listeners. Don't miss out on this captivating conversation with our special guest host, Jason LaPierre, as he shares his experiences and musical journey. Tune in for an engaging discussion on faith, music, and creativity with Ricky de la Cruz and Jason LaPierre. And Happy Holidays and New Years ! #ThrivingThursday #ChristianPodcast #FaithBasedPodcast #AzaryaDeLaCruz #JasonLaPierre

Welcome to the 26th episode of the Thriving Thursday podcast with your host Azarya De La Cruz. In this special episode, we have the talented Christian Jazz Songwriter from Nashville, TX, Trulah, as our guest. Join us as Trulah shares her experiences in the vibrant music scene of Nashville, her adventures on tour, and navigating her faith while being a part of the secular music scene. If you're a thriving Thursday podcast listener, you won't want to miss this insightful and inspiring conversation. Tune in to gain valuable insights into Trulah's journey and the impact of her music. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more engaging conversations on the thriving Thursday podcast. It's a new episode you won't want to miss! #podcast #newepisode #thrivingThursday #Trulah

Welcome back to TT!

Todays episode we talk with Bryson bates about his upcoming collaboration with Local Luxury Streetwear Brand "Undr Earth" with Alex Gomez for his single "Boo Radley". and his recent engagement at the Dallas TX Gaylord Hotel with Estefany Zambrano!

Welcome to the latest episode of the Thriving Thursday podcast, a faith-based talk show where we dive into various topics! In this episode, we have a special guest, my younger brother Ayden. Join us as Ayden opens up about his interests, passions, and shares his experiences growing up with divorced and re married parents This episode is perfect for our podcast listeners, especially teenagers and young adults. If you're a sibling looking for relatable stories, advice, or simply want to hear about someone else's journey, then this episode is a must-listen for you.
So, make sure to tune in to the latest episode of the Thriving Thursday podcast and join us as we delve into the fascinating world of siblings, divorced parents, and personal growth. Don't miss out on this enlightening and relatable conversation! Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insightful episodes every Thursday. Together, let's thrive and embrace the journey of faith and personal development.

Welcome to the Thriving Thursday Podcast! In this special bilingual episode, we sit down with John y Bere, a talented Hispanic Duo from Amarillo, Texas. Join us as we dive deep into their journey of creating Christian Latin contemporary music. As a married couple, John and Bere share their experiences of making music together and how their faith plays a significant role in their artistic expression. Discover the inspirations that fuel their passion and the influences that shape their unique sound. In this episode, we explore their musical backgrounds and learn how they came together to form this incredible partnership. Their story is one of unity, love, and the power of music to uplift spirits, crossing language barriers. So, whether you are an avid music lover, a faithful Christian, or simply curious about the fusion of Latin and contemporary genres, this episode is a must-watch! Join us as we embark on a captivating conversation that seamlessly blends English and Spanish. Don't miss out on this enlightening Thriving Thursday Podcast episode featuring John y Bere! Hit that play button now and prepare to be inspired by the harmonious connection between faith and music.

Hey there! It's Thriving Thursday!! Today we have our cameraman, AKA my husband, Ricky! In this episode, we discuss how our personal endeavors are going and how God is moving in our decisions. It can be hard sometimes to trust what the Lord can do with something that is scary to give up, but at the end of the day He will always be your provider. I hope you find this encouraging for yourself, that you can do anything you put your mind and heart into. Stay tuned for exciting new episodes here soon!

Welcome back to Thriving Thursday! On this episode of our podcast, we are thrilled to have Gucci Gospel joining us after the successful release of his debut Christian single, "Just Jesus." Get ready to dive into Gustavo's inspiring journey into the world of music as he shares his passion and what led him to create this soul-stirring track. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with insights and anecdotes that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired.

It's Thriving Thursday!!

Today we had Big Rob on and he got to share so many things with us!

Like his passion for coffee, his testimony, and his heart overall. "Pray for the kids" was the most impactful piece for me. Don't forget to pray for the new generations arising!

Thank you for being so supportive!

Grief. What a hard emotion and process to walk through.

We lost our beautiful boy Xylo at 7 months due to someone with a careless heart, killing him. For this reason I have taken a step back to process what has happened with my family and the Lord.

It has not be easy, but I have had the God given strength to walk through it.

Although I've been in a season of rain, I know next will be sunshine and rainbows. Joy comes in the morning!

Speaking of Joy, our new kitten Joy has helped bring peace and joy in our home. Zara had been really depressed and finished recovering pretty quickly and we decided it would be best to try to find a new friend/companion to help her grieve. We named her Joy because that's what we're proclaiming will be our next season in life!!

Thank you for joining in this morning, please stay tuned for our future episodes to come!

Any dead skin you have to cut off too?

Happy Thriving Thursday! So glad to have you join me!

I've been going through some things throughout the healing process and have acknowledged that there has been some dead skin to chop off. Not only physically lol but socially and habitually. I hope if you're someone who is struggling with bad habits you find this episode helpful. I hope also that if you're someone struggling with self-put or social expectations, that you can relate to the pressure and walk through navigating it with me.

As always thank you for the support and love!

Welcome back to Thriving Thursday!! I hope the title makes you laugh! LOL As you will hear, I got injured at work 2 1/2 weeks ago. A co-worker accidentally spilled a hot tea on my foot and it caused a second degree burn right to my foot. It's definitely been a healing process that is slow and long, but I'm trusting that I'll soon be healed! I invited my friend Grace Zambrano on because she's walking through a similar time with the Lord that I am. Feeling spiritual apathy and just too comfortable, if you will. join us in to get all the good tea of what hardship in life and walk with the Lord can feel like! Thank you for all the love and support!

Hello! Happy thriving Thursday!!

Here's a little life update for ya and words of affirmation!!

This was filmed on the Thursday 2 days before the Ender & Grace Wedding!

This week was a little different from normal. We did this fun episode in hopes to have a good time and encourage our newly weds to be! Join us on the fun and random topics discussed!

Thank you for tuning in!!!

Have you gone on a mission trip before? Do you know what a Chaplain is? In this episode, my Bebo (grandpa) shared his experience as a missions trip leader and Chaplain. These stories are very moving because they are powerful, special, and unique. I enjoyed listening to every detail and appreciate Bebo's work in life and enthusiasm to share his stories! Thank you for joining!! Stay tuned for next Thursday!

It was in my heart to share this portion of my life with you guys. Remember that the Lord can bring healing in so many different ways and can answer prayers in so many different ways too. Whatever you're walking through, He sees and knows. Thank you for joining!

Do you want to abide in Him? Do you label yourself a sinner? Do you feel like your relationship with God needs some repair? Are you lacking spiritual discipline?

Well, I have good news… we discussed that!!!

It was such a pleasure to have Alex Gomez, a bold man of God, a worship leader, and creator of UndrEarth, on with us. To see his brand content on Instagram go to @Undr.earth!!

Something that I really reflected on was the fact that we so many times label ourselves sinners, but here are some bible verses to reflect on and challenge that mentality and walk with confidence as the individuals God created us to be: 1 Peter 4:8 “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” , Romans 8:38-39 (paraphrasing) Nothing can separate us from the love of God, Ephesians 2:13 “You who ONCE were far off HAVE been brought near BY the blood of Christ.”, Romans 6, Romans 7:15-25, Romans 8:1-3, ALL OF Hebrews chapter 9 specifically verse 28, “so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.”

I hope this all was a blessing to you, as it deeply was to me!! Thank you for tuning in and supporting!

Find assurance in trusting Him, FAITH. 

This episode was a lovely one where we uncovered the surface of faith and what scripture says about it.  I loved being able to hear Sara's story and how faith has impacted and played such an important role in her life. I know it has for mine too. But we want to go even deeper, we want to reach CRAZY FAITH where the things that seem impossible to our human eyes, are made possible through our faith in Jesus Christ. 

Go check out Crazy Faith by Micheal Todd! Such an inspiring book that breaks down faith and how to build it. 

Do you need some refreshment? Do you need rest?

Proverbs 13:4: "The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied". 

Ricky and I had a lot of fun on this episode as we got to be ourselves and float around in conversation. We discussed several topics but the one my heart was most tugging on was the topic of self-discipline and REST.  It can be hard in our busy daily schedules to relax or spend time with Jesus, but it's NECESSARY! Join me on the journey of establishing more self-discipline and rest. 

Thank you for joining and stay tuned for next Thursday!