Planted and Flourishing

Planted and Flourishing

By Kristen AndrusReligion & Spirituality
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Planted and Flourishing episodes

  • 35: Hands and Feet with Corey and Beth Adkins

    What comes to mind when you talk about your "calling"? Is it something you have already identified or something you are still discovering?

    Beth and Corey Adkins have always made God's calling their mission. Their podcast formerly called "The Millenial Mission" reached for the millenial generation, challenging them and calling them up to live in the fullness of God's calling. Recently rebranded as "A Force to be Reckoned With" it's found them venturing into areas of ministry they'd said they would never be involved.

    There are close to 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States of America. It's a need that once you've come face to face with it, you can't deny the daunting need.

    The Adkins felt the tug and answered by opening their home to families who are in a really difficult place. Showering the little ones who are placed in their care with the love of Jesus by providing a safe, loving place for them.

    You'll be inspired and challenged as you listen!
    To connect with Beth and Corey:
    linktr.ee/BethanyandCorey

    Foster Care Crisis Video

    To connect with Kristen:
    https://linktr.ee/KristenAndrus


    41 min
  • 34: Does anybody see me? Whitney Akin

    Invisible. Unseen. Overlooked. Maybe you feel those words in the deepest part of your soul because that's been how you've described yourself for a really long time. Possibly, you're wondering if anyone else has felt that way and what to do about it. Today, Whitney Akin and I chat about her new book "Overlooked". After years of feeling invisible, Whitney began to understand her longing to be seen and the ways our society makes this hard on our hearts. We're chatting about personal experience, biblical examples, and the transformative power of living each day in the attention of a holy God.


    In this episode:

    • getting real about the ways social media is hard on your soul
    • understanding our longing to be seen
    • Hagar, Moses, Paul and Jesus all felt overlooked


      • You can connect with Whitney here:

      Whitney Akin


      You can connect with Kristen here:

      Kristen Andrus

      28 min
    • 33: Flourishing in Surrender with Tracey Tiernan

      Have you ever felt the tug? Maybe it was something small that didn't seem too big of an ask, but maybe you've felt that gentle and consistent prompting to relinquish something dear, deeply personal, or valued. Something big that to surrender might mean a whole new identity, way of doing life or new circle of friends. What was your answer? Today, Tracey Tiernan shares with us the journey she took to surrender and the joy that followed. Tracey is such a delight to talk to here's what we chat about:

      • the unknown
        • the familiar
        • the ask
        • the surrender
        • the joy


          • You can connect with Tracey on FB

          • Tracey's podcast (https://www.brightfm.com/shine/your-day-brighter-with-tracey-tiernan/)

            • You can connect with Kristen here

            38 min
          • 32: Refined through Infertility and Loss with Nicole Clark

            One in eight couples is currently struggling with infertility or loss. A staggering 19% of couples have been trying to start their family for at least a year. The statistics are there, the heartache is real, the pain palpable. The opportunity for the church to step up and minister to this group is glaring! I'm chatting with Nicole Clark about how God used her story of infertility and loss to be a connecting point for other women suffering silently who didn't have a tribe to support, encourage, and just offer the power of presence. Out of her difficulty, Nicole has allowed God to rewrite her story and redeem her pain by birthing a movement of compassion, intentionality, and community.

            Connect with Nicole and Twelve 12 Ministries:

            Twelve 12 Ministries

            Start a Group

            Get Involved

            Mother's Day

            Butterfly Boxes

            Twelve 12 Podcast

            Refined

            Bible Study


            Connect with Kristen here.


            27 min
          • 31: Pitfalls, Perils and Pleasantries of Raising Teens with Whitney Fleming

            Raising teenagers can be a roller coaster gone wrong or the ride of your life. Whitney is a freelance writer, blogger, social media consultant and most importantly mom to 3 teenage girls. Join us as we chat about the good, the bad, and the vulnerable!

            In this episode:

            • Navigating the why behind the behavior
            • We are not our kids decisions
            • Parenting illuminates work we need to do on ourselves

              • Connect with Whitney:

              • Facebook
              • Website Whitney Fleming Writes
              • Website  Parenting Teens and Tweens
              • Explore the Gratitude Journal for Moms and Teen Girls HERE

                • Connect with Kristen here

                49 min
              • 30: Parenting - We're Going to Make it with Todd Gaddy

                Parenting is challenging on it's best day but, navigating those moments that make you question every aspect of your self and the offspring you are trying to raise can render us feeling hopeless and frustrated. 

                Our guest today has just released his first book "We're Going To Make It - What parents need and want to know" and we chat about some of the principles he's implemented into his parenting to create connection with his kids - regardless of the stage of life. 

                In this episode:

                • challenges
                • Consistent messaging
                • Getting on our kids level
                • speaking life over our families

                  • You can find Todd's book at the links below:

                  Amazon

                  ToddGaddy.com

                  Todd is also active on FB and IG




                  37 min
                • 29. Resolutions or Rhythms with Steven Andrus
                  It's a brand new year and most of us are wiping the slate clean and starting over in different areas of our lives. But are we just going through the motions, following social norms of "starting fresh" or are we really digging deep into our lives and making changes that will set us on a firm foundation? 
                  The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
                  Kristen's contact info here
                  Steven's contact info here
                  30 min
                • 28: Bring All Your Stuff with Steven Andrus

                  We have things. Stuff. Regardless of how long we have walked with Jesus, most of us carry baggage that prevents us from fully knowing Him.....or ourselves. Knowing ourselves is absolutely necessary if we truly want to walk in all that God has for us - seeing ourselves the way he sees us. So what is it? What is it that's keeping you from seeing yourself the way God sees you? 

                  • know yourself to know God
                  • baggage after redemption
                  • my enneagram is not my identity

                    • The Gift of Being Yourself, by David Brenner  (note, clicking this link will take you to a third party)


                    Follow Kristen here

                    Follow Steven here

                    35 min
                  • 27: Joy - You have a choice! With Katy Stevens
                    Some days you'll be up and other days you'll feel like you're scraping bottom. It doesn't matter your beginnings or where you find yourself today, it's possible to live from a posture of joy even in difficulty. My guest, Katy Stephens, is one of the most joyful people you'll ever meet. Through the loss of a child and another of her children being diagnosed with cancer, she has been able to intentionally make joy a permanent fixture in every season. 
                    Episode highlights:
                    joy after loss
                    50 and fabulous
                    leaning in to the feelings
                    paying attention to who God puts in your life and why
                    how do I want to choose to spend my energy and time
                    Katy Stevens
                     FB https://www.facebook.com/katy.stevens.14
                     IG https://www.instagram.com/katystevens8/
                     The Mo and Katy Show
                    FB    Planted and Flourishing
                    IG    https://www.instagram.com/plant.flourish/
                    Resilient by John Eldredge  (this link takes you to Amazon)
                    40 min
                  • 26: Rebuilding Beautiful with Kayla Stoecklein

                    What's it like to rebuild after the life you knew has been shattered? When all you hold are fragments of the life you once loved. 

                    She had everything - a wonderful husband, thriving church, 3 beautiful boys, a new home and wonderful friends. Life was beautiful.

                    Then, suddenly it wasn't.

                    If someone you know has experienced loss through the death of a loved one, a dream that's been shattered or life that took a hard turn in another direction to the realization of a new normal, join us as we chat with Kayla Stoecklein.

                    Episode Highlights:

                    • rebuild after tragedy
                    • suicide
                    • emphasis on mental health
                    • emphasis on self care

                      • More from Kayla/links mentioned in the episode:

                      • @Kaylastoecklein.com
                      • IG @Kaylasteck
                      • Never Alone Widows
                      • Amazon - order Rebuilding Beautiful


                        • Follow us:

                        • IG @kristendandrus
                        • FB Planted and Flourishing
                        • Planted and Flourishing Blog
                          • 38 min

                        About Planted and Flourishing

                        From the publisher's feed

                        There are points in life where we are merely existing - planted but not flourishing. Listen in as we chat with friends who have done the hard work, embraced the season they are in and are flourishing…