Bloom Talks

From Nigeria to New York and Virginia...then all the way to Lubbock...follow along with us on the new Bloom Talks podcast as we hear Ngozi's story of God's goodness and mercy following after her all the days of her life. Dr. Ngozi Eboh is both a pediatrician and professor her in Lubbock who attends our North Campus. We are glued to our seats as she shared her story of how God brought deliverance after the storm in her family's life after their move to Lubbock.

Get the Kleenex ready, because Ruth Menefee shares parts of her story that reminds us God's love never fails! This was one of those holy moments as she shares about heart ache, God answering questions, and how to walk in forgiveness when pain hits deep.

Listen in and Yvette Lucio shares about finding God when she was looking for a boy, finding healing from shame, and how she's learned to say yes to God's big plans when they don't look like what she expected!

What a fun conversation we have with Jodi Cowles about cross-cultural living and God using creativity to help us process questions and pain. Jodi is an American author who spent eight years living (and mostly loving) life with her husband and daughter in Istanbul, Turkey. Spending more than half her adult life living and working in seven different countries, her time abroad expanded her vision of the world and allowed her to collect stories along the way. Armed with an endless supply of culture-clashing mishaps, inappropriate marriage proposals, and language barrier misfires, Jodi's writing gets to the heart of the matter: the human connection present in every country and culture. Find out more about Jodi here: https://www.jodicowles.com/ And consider purchasing Cold Turkey today! https://www.amazon.com/Cold-Turkey-Crowds-Colorful-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0CH99HTRY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QK3YO585IZIQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UIzYTSjQAlVTViSWGuV5chsNn3a5NNbjWLyVeVwN1ulBmMHDtQPLWlsq3Wem3el9cJakjcTvN_qn6MNVOuTIqVnjpB8VfUn4ovVDYzfbMiBF1XcHfang_uqpuBWJqgqUPNXo_UKDl6a9zwimKXaysjPoDEhQbykJj5JTjAXvfH57AHPKjv-Ny6NHXBOSCmzG3qA3F5HUYuVGVg7yh1MZV67lT8zbKBu2X6VYnaDWzYk.Wc6wyxEXrP6U2XCuHrZIPBr0qzG_uBVv9KkV2wFuxRU&dib_tag=se&keywords=jodi+cowles&qid=1708534205&s=books&sprefix=jodi+cowles%2Cstripbooks%2C149&sr=1-1

Get the Kleenex ready, because Ruth Menefee shares parts of her story that reminds us God's love never fails! This was one of those holy moments as she shares about heart ache, God answering questions, and how to walk in forgiveness when pain hits deep.

Christy opens up about her battle with anxiety and the profound truths that Jesus spoke to her heart when she found herself hitting rock bottom. What do you do when you can't stuff down or pretend that you are okay any longer? This episode is so hopeful and also helpful - I think it will resonate with many.

This episode left us changed, and I think it will do the same to you. Mikayla shares about finding God in a clearer way as she walked through the deep pain of losing her child. She shares about her quest to answer questions and God's power to answer. This episode brims with hope and honesty.

Get ready to laugh and cry all in the same episode! We loved talking with Marilyn "Mamaw" Todd about her story. When God called her to move to Guatemala in her fifties, she was surprised but sees now how it was His perfect plan. Marilyn shares about her past and how the forgiveness and grace of God gave her the confidence to step into new callings with her head held high.

Dive deep with us as Marisa Vasquez shares about a specific time in her life when she began to question and then change the way she was living her life. It's a beautiful testimony of surrender, choosing God's ways, and watching as His promises unfolded in a way better than expected! This is a perfect way to go into the new year, and we think it just may cause you to ask yourself a few questions about your own life, too.

What do you do when your seemingly perfect life falls apart? Michalea opens up about walking through seasons when you have to ask yourself what do I believe and then make significant changes. We also talk about blended families, waiting on God's promises, and how to grieve with others This episode is filled to the brim with wisdom and honesty. After listening, you are going to want to make Michalea your new best friend!

Listen in as Paige and Cynthia talk about reflecting on this past year and how to stay focused on what matters during the holidays. You'll want to take notes as Paige asks and answers 4 questions to use as one reflects on this past year and then looks forward with purpose into 2024!

Today's episode is for every woman who has ever questioned the goodness of God or waited for a promise to be fulfilled. Laura Brandenburg shares about her decade long journey through infertility and the truths she discovered about God along the way. She's written a book entitled "Not Forgotten" about 9 barren women in the Bible. This is a must leten to episode as it will encourage your faith to continue to trust as you wait.

It's Book Launch Day for Pastor Paige so we turned the tables as Linda White & Dawn Brown interview her about her new book, He Knows Your Name. We discuss why women struggle with feeling unseen and how Jesus loves to come close and defend those often overlooked. Celebrate with us today and consider picking up a copy of Paige's book.

Today on the show, Paige sits down alone in front of the microphone and shares her story about writing her new book, He Knows Your Name. She opens up about facing refection, sitting her dream on a shelf, and eventually saying yes to God when He told her it was time to start writing again. This is for everyone who is waiting on a dream and fighting the sting of rejection. Consider picking up a copy of Paige's book here: https://cotrlubbock.shelbynextchms.com/external/form/e31cd2ca-0050-4753-b76b-c18fe1239f38

Get ready to grab your favorite cardigan or light that pumpkin smell! Fall is here, and we had the most fun talking about our favorites with Jamie Havens. She made us laugh, and we are all ready for fall!

We had so much fun at our Live show! Listen in as Paige & Cynthia reflect on the last 99 episodes and then sit down to talk about the power of telling our stories. We are joined by Zephare Ramirez, Valerie Williams, and Laura McDonald. Their wisdom and vulnerability will leave you inspired to go share your story as well.

In this bonus episode, Paige and Cynthia reflect on the fact that the 100th BLOOM Talks Episode is coming soon!!!

Surrendered Leadership-- what an adventure leadership can be when Jesus stays center! Paige and Cynthia sit down with Kathy as she gives powerful insight into her journey to surrendered leadership. You will hear things in this outstanding podcast like: "We often put a period where God puts a comma" and "We like to trust ourselves. He wants us dependent on Him." Grab your pen and journal and strap in! You may want to listen twice.

Let's learn about writing down our spiritual markers with the Lord! Robin shares such wisdom regarding staying close to Jesus through the highs and lows of life. As she has begun to find her way through generalized and acute bouts of anxiety-- God has been so faithful. Listen in as this beautiful conversation unfolds.

Listen in as Julie Richardson from our Levelland Campus shares her heart and life with us. Her testimony will ignite your faith as she shares her story of growing with Jesus in trust and wholehearted surrender.