Fruits and Flaws Podcast

S.L. Garcia
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Christianity

We leave church on Sunday ready to walk in the fruit of the Spirit—but by midweek, our patience, peace, or joy might be hanging by a thread. Fruits and Flaws is a podcast for women who love God, laugh at themselves, and want to grow in grace through real-life challenges. Each month, we focus on one fruit of the Spirit and explore what it actually looks like to live it out—in our homes, our relationships, our work, and even in the way we care for ourselves. Through honest conversations with sisters in Christ, we talk about spiritual growth, healthy rhythms, and practical steps that help us stay grounded in the Spirit—even when life gets messy, or when we're the ones making the mess.  Because we're all growing—one fruit (and one flaw) at a time.

Episodes

  1. Oct 5

    Can someone PLEASE pass the peace?? An intro episode on peace.

    In this episode, join Suzanne as she discusses a major flaw in her life and an introdution to the fruit of the Spirit, peace.

  2. Sep 7

    A Little Pause Before Peace--Episode 7

    We’ve talked about love. We’ve talked about joy. Now, before moving on to peace, I’m taking a little pause. In this short solo episode, I reflect on where we’ve been, what’s ahead, and why sometimes a pause is exactly what we need. I’ll see you in October as we, God willing, begin our conversations about peace. 🌻

  3. Aug 24

    Love, Joy and a Bunch of Girls Talking About It - Part 2

    In part 2 of this episode,  join Suzanne, Beverly, Anna and June at their first roundtable conversation where they explore what love and joy look like in everyday life, share lessons they've learned, laugh together, and encourage one another in Christ.

  4. Aug 10

    Love, Joy and a Bunch of Girls Talking About It- Part1

    In part 1 of this episode,  join Suzanne, Beverly, Anna and June at their first roundtable conversation where they explore what love and joy look like in everyday life, share lessons they've learned, laugh together, and encourage one another in Christ.

  5. Jul 27

    JOY Between the Doors

    How do YOU handle when your plans are rerouted? Are you able to see God in those moments of disappointment? Better yet, do you have JOY in those moments? Listen in to hear how Suzanne dealt with some recent "rerouting" moments and how she was able to experience joy when the doors closed.

  6. Jul 13

    The Joy that Grief Couldn't Steal

    What happens when life changes forever? Is joy still possible? In this heartfelt conversation, Suzanne sits down with her mom, Anna, to explore the difference between happiness and biblical joy. Together, they share how God met them through unimaginable loss, the hope they discovered in the midst of grief, and the lasting joy that comes from His presence. Whether you're walking through a difficult season, supporting someone you love, or simply longing to experience the joy God promises, this conversation is a reminder that grief doesn't have to have the final word. Even in life's deepest valleys, God's faithfulness can sustain us—and joy can still grow.

  7. Jun 22

    Episode 3-Mercy for the Messy!

    Let's be honest: showing love through mercy is easy until people start acting like people. In this episode, Beverly and I unpack Colossians 3:12-14 and talk about what tenderhearted mercy looks like in real life, why it's so challenging, and how the Holy Spirit helps us extend grace when we'd rather react.

  8. Jun 8

    Episode 2-Holy Spirit, Please Help!

    What does love look like in the middle of everyday family life? In this episode, June shares how parenting has taught her some of life's most important lessons about love, patience, and dependence on God. Together, we explore two practical tools that can help us love others well: memorizing Scripture and inviting the Holy Spirit to be the great unifier in our homes and relationships. If you've ever found yourself praying, "Holy Spirit, please help," this conversation is for you.

  9. Jun 1

    Episode 1: Love is a Verb: Choosing it When It's Hard

    What happens when showing love isn't always easy? In this episode, Anna and I talk about how it can sometimes be challenging to react to things in love and we explore why biblical love is often a choice rather than an emotion.  We also touch on how the Holy Spirit can help us respond with grace when faced with a challenge.  Our takeaway tool for the week is simple, but powerful: pause before reacting and ask yourself, "Is what I'm about to say or do Holy Spirit approved?"

  10. May 25

    Fruits and Flaws Podcast Launch Episode

    Welcome to Fruits and Flaws: where Sunday faith meets weekday mess-ups 🎙️ This podcast is for women who love God… and still struggle, overthink, mess up, laugh too hard, lose patience, and try again anyway. In this trailer episode, I’m sharing the heart behind Fruits and Flaws, why I finally decided to start this podcast, and what you can expect moving forward. Through honest conversations centered around faith, family, personal growth, and the very real imperfections of everyday life, we’ll explore what it looks like to pursue the fruit of the Spirit while navigating the flaws we all carry along the way. Real conversations. Real faith. Real life. New episodes coming soon. ❤️

  • 10 Episodes

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About

We leave church on Sunday ready to walk in the fruit of the Spirit—but by midweek, our patience, peace, or joy might be hanging by a thread. Fruits and Flaws is a podcast for women who love God, laugh at themselves, and want to grow in grace through real-life challenges. Each month, we focus on one fruit of the Spirit and explore what it actually looks like to live it out—in our homes, our relationships, our work, and even in the way we care for ourselves. Through honest conversations with sisters in Christ, we talk about spiritual growth, healthy rhythms, and practical steps that help us stay grounded in the Spirit—even when life gets messy, or when we're the ones making the mess.  Because we're all growing—one fruit (and one flaw) at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    S.L. Garcia
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fruits and Flaws Podcast
  • Show Website
    Fruits and Flaws Podcast