Bloom by Women of Worth

This episode features two sleep-deprived sisters, a box of conversation cards, and hearty laughter. Happy listening!

What did Israel Houghton say? It's a new season, it's a new day! After a very long hiatus, we are finally back. This episode is all things vulnerable so, grab a tissue and your journal because introspection is good for the soul.

We say a lot of things in church that I think we often don't realize the meaning of what we say. Popular phrases get misconstrued or lose the weight that they should carry along with them because they become catchphrases. In this episode we start by breaking down what 'the kingdom of God' means. Is it church? Is it heaven? What are the applications for everyday life?

Well, this episode is more of a cathartic session than a word of encouragement, but every now and then we need one of those. In this episode, we discuss how we are currently navigating life as it is becoming increasingly chaotic. We speak on politics, church as we knew it vs. church as it should be going forward, and more! Mostly, we are reminding ourselves to stay grounded in truth even if our humanity is itching to do otherwise. Join us as we talk about life!

Who doesn't love a good wholesome sister chat? This is just that; an interview style conversation in which the girls share their perspectives on relationships, boundaries, submission and much more! Valentine's Day may be over, but the girls have more to say on the topic of love.

Has sexual purity become an idol in Christian culture? Why does it appear that so much attention is given to sexual sins while the collective church is quiet on matters of sex? In this episode the girls share their thoughts regarding sexual intimacy and immorality and use scripture to debunk lies that have infiltrated Christian culture.

The girls chat about generational curses - a term that seems to be all the craze today. Is there any biblical truth to this buzzword topic?

"How could people who knew so much about God be nothing like Him?" In this episode the girls discuss how today's Christians in many ways have picked up where the biblical Pharisees left off.

Everyone loves to talk about goals at the start of a new year, but not enough is said about the enemy of progress, procrastination. Listen in as the girls uncover the real reasons why individuals procrastinate and share how to get up, and like Nike says, just do it!

The girls chat about choosing contentment during the holiday season and year round

Grab your favorite beverage and join the girls for this long overdue chit chat episode.

In this episode the girls discuss codependency in its many forms. They uncover how the enemy uses half-truths in this unhealthy relational dynamic in an attempt to threaten our spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Recognizing this adaptive coping mechanism is only the beginning; what is done after a moment of realization is the true determinant of freedom. It is the girls' desire that this episode enables listeners to live a life of freedom both emotionally and spiritually.

In this episode the girls continue the conversation started last week about struggling with depression. Using their own personal stories, they discuss practical ways to uproot strongholds and walk in freedom each and every day.

In today's society, mental health is quite the hot topic. Churches are finally acknowledging the existence and impact of mental illness and recognizing that they can be just as debilitating if not more than physical illnesses. More and more believers are speaking out on their experiences with mental illness and creating safe spaces to discuss these issues. In this episode, J shares part one of two on how she has managed to live free from depression after battling for over a decade.

This is the episode that we have all been waiting on. The hidden treasures of all treasures. Wondering what the root cause is for whatever your issue is, well itès probably low self-esteem and a weak foundation of self-worth. Having a healthy and true sense of self takes hard CONSISTENT work but the rewards are 100% worth it. Every single individual on this planet who has ever breathed has had issues stemming out of this at some point in their life, but the scary thing is that sometimes it is so hidden that you might just miss it. You can think your self-esteem is fine and the truth is, it really isn't. Hopefully this episode will give you the clarity you need and encourage you to reset your foundation and love yourself as God intends you to,

Personality tests, we've all done them, but can they cause more harm than good? In this episode, the girls discuss the history of personality tests and share their opinions on the craze that seems to have infiltrated today's culture.

As most of the world is transitioning out of emergency measures and trying to return to life before the pandemic, we reflect on the lessons learned over the past year and a half and how we will be living differently post-pandemic.

We're kicking season two off with a bang! We are joined by the lovely ladies of the “Let's Talk about it” podcast (they actually slid into our DMs months ago this is the beautiful outcome!). This is part two of our collab (you can check out their podcast for part 1). In this episode we discuss what it means like to wait on God in the middle - on your journey to your desired outcome. We get really vulernable and share the highs and lows of waiting on God to move in our situations. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

What do you watch on Netflix? Youtube? What are you listening to on Apple Music & Spotify? What are you constantly consuming on TikTok and Instagram? It's time to do an inventory check and do a major clean out because let's face it, the things that we spend time intaking really have an impact on our thoughts and behaviour and maybe we're not being victorious believers because we're constantly feeding our minds with things that don't line up with God's word and truth. This episode is rated 'C' for Controversial.

In this episode, we talk about how it's ok to acknowledge your frustrations, disappointments, and anger towards God. It's unrealistic for us to think that in our relationship with God we won't experience emotions that are perfectly normal at times in every relationship. However, the problem comes when we live in anger, or when we don't deal with the issue with God, or worse, deny that we are even experiencing any of those feelings towards God. Trust us, we've been there, and done that!

Worship is something that is often misunderstood and it's easy to fall into the trap of boxing it in and limiting it to feelings, emotions, and experiences but worship is so much more than that. In this episode, the ladies discuss myths and misconceptions about worship and what it really means to be a TRUE worshipper.

On the last episode in the "From the Watering Well" series, the girls tackle the big topic of loving as Jesus loved. They discuss the different kinds of love, what loving well means, and how to practice that on a daily basis. Ask yourself these questions before listening: How are you loving others right now? Would you say that you are loving well? How could you love better?

This episode is all about the importance of living continually in forgiveness. This is an area that many of us fail to introspect on regularly and make a choice to actively live a life that gives forgiveness as freely as Christ has given it to us. Forgiveness is not a one-time event and if we fail to understand that we can risk being the hurt person that hurts people, or the person that never lives the life of fulfillment that God promises His children. Join the ladies in their discussion on what forgiving well looks like and how they have practiced that in their own lives.

This is apart of the "From the Watering Well" series where the girls discuss wellness in diverse areas of the Christian walk. Many Christians fail to tap into the biblical principle of rest, and we discuss what is true rest, what it looks like, and why we so desperately need it. We also compare similar concepts used in the world such as 'self-care' to 'resting well'.

In this episode, we discuss whether or not there is a right way we as individuals ought to heal. We share from our personal experiences, discuss lessons learned, and tackle some half-truths that stand to rob us of the freedom that God has in store for each and every one of us. Never forget that healing is for everyone.

The answer to this episode's question might seem simple enough but the lived experiences of Christians pursuing more than just a 'job to make ends meet' does not match the resounding "YES" to the question. This week's discussion is a challenge to every believer to pursue more in their lives outside of the church building and encouragement to those already on the pursuit of more. We spend most of our lives working so surely God should be heavily involved in that aspect of our lives as well and we should see the fruits from our time spent hustling in our careers.

In honour of Valentine's Day, we are discussing all things singleness! At a time where individuals might be prone to feel more lonely or recognize their singleness more, we talk about how singleness is a beautiful thing if done right. We also share our thoughts on the effects of romanticism in media and the push for marriage in the church.

In this episode, we discuss what a true and healthy friendship looks like according to the bible. We talk about some of our own personal experiences and how we've grown as a friend in certain areas over the years.

This week, the girls discuss how we can achieve consistency in our walks with God. They discuss the benefits of consistency and give some practical tips to achieve consistency in your relationship with Christ, but some principles can be applied for any area that you might be struggling to become consistent in. Lastly, they answer a question on how to feel God in dark times and where is God when it feels like He is far away.

Everyone at some point struggles with their bible readings. We have all been there, and maybe you're there now, and that's ok. We discuss in this episode why it is important to spend time in the Word of God, meditating on scripture and memorizing the word. We also give practical tips on how you can make DAILY bible reading (that ISN'T a chore) more achievable in your day to day lives.

A good foundation for any relationship is strong, good communication. Communication can only exist when each party is sharing with the other. Prayer is only half of the equation; the other half is listening to the voice of God. This week we discuss how to hear from God and sharpen our spiritual ears to hear His voice.

Join as we walk into the new year focusing on who God is and discussing how we can have better relationships with Him in 2021.

Listen to us reflect on the highs and lows of 2020 and share with each other how we grew in Christ this year. We also mentioned our favorites in music this year, so if you want to listen to our 2020 FAVES, follow us on Spotify at bloom & grow music ....trust us when we say there is a song for everyone on that playlist!

We are very raw and open in this podcast as we share our hearts and the word God has given us for each believer living in these times.

Starting this new year reflecting on the lessons learned in 2019.

This episode we discuss Christian relationships and what they shouldn't look like.

Here's our guest episode featuring Arielle and Sarah discussing rebellion and shame in their lives, how it affected them and how they overcame it!

This episode we talk about dealing with and overcoming shame.

We've all been there - hurt people end up hurting people, but it's time to ditch the baggage and forgive.

We're starting BIG and DEEP with one of the biggest killers to spiritual growth of all time - low self worth. If you think it's not there, it is.