Flourishing in Real Life

About Flourishing in Real Life

On each episode of the Flourishing in Real Life podcast we dive deep into honest conversations about ministry, life, and leadership. Each episode we will bring you real stories, struggles, and victories from people figuring out what it looks like to flourish. No matter where you are in ministry, this podcast is for you. Get ready for some candid conversations, a few laughs, and hopefully some valuable insights that will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to flourish in real life.

Publisher

ECO

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2019

Latest episode

26 Mar 2025

Latest episodes

5 of 65 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 Mar 2025

   Episode 65: Caitlyn Stenerson talks about her surprising call to small church ministry

   Caitlyn Stenerson, Pastor of Knox Church in Minneapolis, MN, joins Kaitlyn on this episode to talk about how she discerned a call to pastor in a small church, why she resisted at first, what she feared the most, and how much she loves it. Pull up a chair and hang out with Kaitlyn and Caitlyn!

2. 

   17 Mar 2025

   Episode 64: Michael Thornton talks about discipleship and making space for transformation

   Michael Thornton, Pastor of Discipleship from First Pres Colorado Springs, joins Kaitlyn on this episode to talk about how he approaches discipleship.

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   26 Feb 2025

   Episode 63: Rob Laukoter talks about pastoring through wilderness seasons and celebrating God's surprising provision

   Rob Laukoter from Peoples Church in West Virginia joins us on this episode to talk about leading his church (and himself) through a wilderness season full of discernment, pruning, and transformation. He shares the unbelievable story of how the church moved into a new building after years without a home. And he talks about how the new Cultivating Flourishing Congregations process is helping them take confident steps toward the future!

Inside a recent episode

Ep 50: Chris DiVietro - Spiritual Direction

Published 21 Jan 2022 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But that harvest is a harvest of 30 fold, 60 fold and 100 fold more than making up for the soil that did not bear fruit. That has caused me to reflect on what success and effectiveness looks like in ministry. And where are my own insecurities and my fears driving me? And where is the spirit leading me and leading my family and leading the church that I serve? And so I just kind of bring all of those questions and thoughts and ponderings and prayer requests to my meetings with Laura. And typically I'll talk for 15 or 20 minutes and Laura will listen and then ask questions and observe patterns or rhythms and what I'm saying and help me discern where is the spirit at work and where is he pressing into my soul and my heart as I'm having these questions and as I'm verbally processing. […]

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