The Flourishing Life with Tina Avila

By Tina AvilaReligion & Spirituality Christianity

The Flourishing Life with Tina Avila episodes

May 08 Misplace Hope
Have you built your life around something you were sure would hold, only to watch it fall apart? This episode explores disappointments that shake us… the relationships, plans, and expectations we place our hope in that were never meant to carry that weight. And what if those moments of instability are not random but intentional? Maybe the shaking isn’t meant to destroy you… maybe it’s meant to lead you to something unshakable. Tune in for more!

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11 min
May 01 When praying sucks, what to do about it, and why bother
Does prayer actually work—or are your prayers just hitting the ceiling? In this episode, we unpack the power of prayer, move beyond “thoughts & prayers,” and rediscover how honest, Scripture-shaped prayer can transform your relationship with God. Tune in for more!

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9 min
April 24 Ode to Joy
Why does David ask God for joy after committing some of the worst sins recorded in Scripture?
In this episode, we dive into Psalm 51 and ask: What if the freedom we’re searching for isn’t found in trying harder… but in rediscovering that God himself is our joy? Tune in for more!

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9 min
April 17 Holy and Lowly
Most of us are not at rock bottom, but we’re not exactly desperate for God either. Somewhere in that comfortable middle, pride can keep us from the very repentance and restoration our souls need. What would it look like to show up honestly with God? Tune in for more!

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10 min
April 10 The Most Depressing Psalm
When darkness lingers and prayers feel unanswered, what do you do?
In this episode we explore Psalm 88—the Bible’s darkest prayer—and discover how God meets us in honest lament, persistent prayer, and in the hope that we are never alone. Tune in for more!
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11 min
April 03 The Easter Hyperlinks
What’s so significant about the cross? In this episode, we trace the breathtaking thread that culminates at Easter when God provided the ultimate sacrificial Lamb. Tune in for more!

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13 min
March 27 I Don't Deserve This
“I don’t deserve this.” It’s a phrase many of us whisper—or shout—when life takes a painful turn. But Scripture tells a different story about suffering. In this post, we explore how God can work through the trials we’d never choose in order to bring about something far more lasting. Tune in for more!

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9 min
March 20 Can You Repeat That?
When you read the Bible, how do you know what really matters? In this post, we explore how repetition is used in Scripture to help us recognize God’s voice and uncover what he’s emphasizing for our lives today. Tune in for more!

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11 min
March 13 The Silent Partner
Ever feel like God is silent when you need him most? The book of Esther tells a story where God is never mentioned—yet his fingerprints are everywhere. In this episode, we explore how the “Silent Partner” is still at work in our lives, even when we can’t hear his voice. Tune on for more!

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11 min
March 06 The Freedom of Being Chosen
Are you chasing freedom—or becoming who you were designed to be?
In this episode, we unpack what it means to be chosen by God and called with purpose. You’re not free to become whoever you want—you’re empowered to become who you were always meant to be. Tune in for more!

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10 min