11 episodes
Bold Blooming Jill Simons
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- Christianity
Bold Blooming is a Catholic podcast about how to be a lay person that builds up the Church.
It’s about boldly embracing who you are, where you are, and what you’ve been given.
It’s about opening yourself up to being used by the Holy Spirit in every part of your life.
A little bit inspirational but mostly practical, Bold Blooming will challenge you to get out of God’s way, get out of your own way, and be like the good stewards in the parable of the talents - using God’s gifts with intention to grow His kingdom, even if you feel like you have nothing to give. (I can 100% promise you - you absolutely have gifts to give.)
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Episode 10: Doing Things You Never Imagined with Natalia Schumann
In today’s episode I chat with missionary for Family Missions, Natalia Schumann. Natalia shares her beautiful story about how she came to missionary work and her process of opening up to the Holy Spirit. We also discuss discerning personal gifts, dealing with fear, and building a relationship of trust with Jesus.
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Episode 9: Intentional Community with Michelle Benzinger
In today’s episode I chat with podcaster and mother Michelle Benzinger about letting go of the search for “perfect community” and instead doing life with those around you and finding Christ in the difficult relationships.
Greenhouse collective: https://greenhousecollective.org/
Abiding Together podcast: https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/ -
Episode 8: Building Community with Alex Lemke
In today’s episode I chat with fellow creator and mother Alex Lemke about creating intentional community within the church. We talk about planting roots where you are, finding the support and confidence to build community, and helping others feel seen and appreciated.
Bold Blooming is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot, a lifestyle brand for modern Christian women. The main goal at PSR is to create beautiful things that bring your heart and mind back to your center, your purpose as a member of the Church, just like we talk about on the show. As a special perk of being a Bold Blooming listener, you can get 15% off the whole shop right now with the code boldblooming. (Excludes items already on sale and Yearly Joy Box subscriptions.)
The Lemke Lodge Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelemkelodge
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Episode 7: Reliance On Christ with Sara Estabrooks
In today’s episode I chat with author and mother of four Sara Estabrooks about the importance of integrating prayer and vocation into a busy life. We also discuss the beauty of finding Christ in the little moments and how what can seem like barriers to spiritual life often become ways God reveals himself.
Bold Blooming is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot, a lifestyle brand for modern Christian women. The main goal at PSR is to create beautiful things that bring your heart and mind back to your center, your purpose as a member of the Church, just like we talk about on the show. As a special perk of being a Bold Blooming listener, you can get 15% off the whole shop right now with the code boldblooming. (Excludes items already on sale and Yearly Joy Box subscriptions.)
Sara’s Instagram: https://www.in stagram.com/p/CGPlUYhld4F/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sara’s Blog: https://tojesussincerely.com/
Sara’s Podcast, Home But Not Alone: https://anchor.fm/homebutnotalone
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Episode 6: Active Discernment with Allison Seitz
In today’s episode I chat with friend and fellow maker Allison Seitz about discernment and it’s role in finding and living your gifts. We also chat about healing, comparison, and keeping our focus on God’s glory and not our own.
You can find Allison’s beautiful work at www.smallthingsgr8love.etsy.com.
Unbound prayer book: https://www.amazon.com/Unbound-Practical-Deliverance-Neal-Lozano/dp/0800794125
Anointing of the sick information: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/anointing-of-the-sick
Bold Blooming is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot, a lifestyle brand for modern Christian women. The main goal at PSR is to create beautiful things that bring your heart and mind back to your center, your purpose as a member of the Church, just like we talk about on the show. As a special perk of being a Bold Blooming listener, you can get 15% off the whole shop right now with the code boldblooming. (Excludes items already on sale and Yearly Joy Box subscriptions.) -
Episode 5: Cultivating a Prayerful Foundation with Lauren Nelson
In today’s episode prayer educator and friend Lauren Nelson and I chat about having a rich spiritual life in the midst of busyness, especially the busyness of motherhood. Lauren has created many beautiful courses and resources for lay people to dive into Carmelite spirituality and embrace God’s constant presence in their everyday lives. This conversation opened my heart in crazy ways to prayer in my own daily grind and I know it will help you deepen your prayer life as well!
You can sign up for Lauren’s Merciful Mama ecourse right here: https://coursecraft.net/courses/z9VpT/splash.
Bold Blooming is sponsored by Pink Salt Riot, a lifestyle brand for modern Christian women. The main goal at PSR is to create beautiful things that bring your heart and mind back to your center, your purpose as a member of the Church, just like we talk about on the show. As a special perk of being a Bold Blooming listener, you can get 15% off the whole shop right now with the code boldblooming. (Excludes items already on sale and Yearly Joy Box subscriptions.)