Fruit Pursuit Podcast

Hey friend! I have a secret message for you, so pay attention! These ARE the good old days!  Don’t miss them! Joshua 4:21-22 “And he said to the people of Israel, “When your children ask their fathers in times to come, ‘What do these stones mean?’ then you shall let your children know, ‘Israel passed […] The post The Good Old Days appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Does peace feel elusive? Do you sometimes feel so disjointed that it seems like it would take an entire day or even a week to get back to feeling calm and happy? I’ve got good news for you!  It doesn’t have to take that long! In this episode we’ll cover 3 things that bring us […] The post Peace of Mind appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Are you looking for life changing peace?  It just might be closer than you think. What if it’s all in your own mind? In this episode, I’m sharing how a simple change in perspective changes how I feel and how I respond to the situations and circumstances around me.  Give a listen and then consider, […] The post Life Changing Peace appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Romans 15:14 – I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. Most Christians are trying to do a good job. I would say I am, and I would be willing to bet that you are trying to do […] The post Doing a Good Job appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Let’s dig in and discuss a perspective of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit, goodness, that is often misunderstood. Are you living the good life right now? The post The Good Life appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Psalm 34:8 – Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Do you have that favorite recipe you can always count on to be delicious?  Everytime you make it? I have one. It’s Raspberry Cream Pie. Nilla wafer crust, perfectly cooked vanilla custard layer, and […] The post The Goodness of God appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

How important is patience, really? Well, today we are going to find out! When we choose to let fear control our actions instead of allowing patience to rule in our hearts, we tend to allow our Survival responses to kick in. We might choose fight, flight, or freeze. In today’s episode, we are going to […] The post Patience is the Key appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

In our Mastermind this month, we are discussing creative ways to find support while we are waiting it out for various needs to be met. Have you ever played a game that required waiting for a series of turns before you can actually make the moves you really want to make?  There is strategy involved […] The post The Patience Game: Asking for Help appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

The practice of waiting often makes me want to strangle a person!  Do you ever feel that way?  I’ll be honest, this is not my best fruit of the Holy Spirit. In fact, it’s one that I prefer to squirm out of at every possible opportunity. There are plenty of ways I avoid having to […] The post Patience is A Virtue appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Ever find yourself most annoyed at the people you are supposed to love the most?  Those closest to us often have the highest capability to drive us crazy the fastest. Relationships are like a long line of music, or a giant pyramid.  They aren’t easily built in a day and they don’t come apart or […] The post Patience: Good Questions to Ask appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

1 John 4:18a – “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” This is a familiar verse to most of us, I’m sure, but what does it actually mean when it comes right down to it?  How do we actually apply perfect love to a fearful situation? In this podcast we […] The post Perfect Love Casts out Fear appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I’ve always been an all or nothing kind of gal. I’m like a steep roller coaster! Loving God has been quite the journey for me. I gave my heart to Christ when I was 5 or 6- I remember them explaining how Jesus died for my sins and that I could ask for forgiveness, and […] The post Special Replay: Love: The Unconditional Kind appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I love my husband and I know he loves me, but sometimes in order for that whole lovey dovey deal to work out, sometimes I’ve got to get out of my own way. Today on the podcast, we’re talking about ways we sabotage meaningful relationships we say we want. To best help you understand this […] The post I Love My Husband appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12 This seems like it is a pretty clear commandment from Jesus, however our current society seems to have a very different definition of what is required to love others well. Here’s some statements that perhaps you’ve heard,even in […] The post How to Love appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

If you need the short version of this podcast, it’s this: If you want your children to be successful in public, you gotta practice it at home. Do it. Let’s talk about several different areas where we wish our children would behave- where it matters to us. 1. Public Locations: That’s all…just anywhere out THERE! […] The post Self Control: Activities for Children appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

So, my second son, James, has been learning to drive.  He’s a good driver, but let me tell you…the urge to stomp on the passenger floor for the gas pedal is strong.  EVERY TIME I see the brake lights in front of us.  I’m continually telling James, it’s my problem, not yours.  You’re doing everything […] The post Self Control: Raising Teenagers appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

1 Peter 5: 6-9 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm […] The post Self Control: The Self Discipline of Spirit, Soul, and Body appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Self Control: New Year Re-calibration:  Start the year off right: With Jesus. Do you know Him personally?   Read: Romans 10:9-10 “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and […] The post Self Control: New Year Re-calibration appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

What exactly is the joy of the Lord? Nehemiah 8:10 “Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”   In this story, Ezra found the […] The post The Joy of the Lord appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Episode 22 – Happy Living Joy isn’t just a happy thought, it’s deeper than that. Haven’t we heard that? It’s not about being happy, it’s a set of soul. Yet, I want to challenge you that we can cultivate a lot more every day joy into our lives and it looks very similar to happiness […] The post Happy Living appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

The #1 Joy Sapper – and How To Stop It:  Perhaps you long for joy but it still seems to elude you.  If you listened to my last podcast, A Secret to Easy Joy, and you’re taking action, then you’re already on a great start to making space for joy to flow in. Today, though, […] The post The #1 Joy Sapper – and How To Stop It appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Do you ever long to experience joy but feel like it takes too much work to make it happen? In today’s episode, I reveal one of the keys to clearing the space for joy to come in! Just like cleaning out a cabinet before we organize things inside it, it is necessary to clear out […] The post A Secret To Easy Joy appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Last week, we discussed how love is about listening.  This week, we’re covering the opposite side of the spectrum: speaking up. Today we’ll get really clear about three different areas where speaking up is crucial. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but these three are some of the most important times, in my […] The post Love is Speaking Up appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Today we are going to discuss some situations where listening might seem like the last thing you’d want to do, and yet, it’s a great opportunity to show love to others. However, we’ve discussed listening skills before.  If you want some practical tips, check out Episode 10: Kindness & Listening Skills When I think of […] The post Love is Listening appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

I’ve always been an all or nothing kind of gal. I’m like a steep roller coaster! Loving God has been quite the journey for me. I gave my heart to Christ when I was 5 or 6- I remember them explaining how Jesus died for my sins and that I could ask for forgiveness, and […] The post Love: The Unconditional Kind appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

We’ve all been there: the family gathering that everyone expects you to be at, but most don’t love and everyone spends feeling awkward. How do we handle them? To say we’ll never go again seems harsh and unloving.  To insist on our own way seems selfish. And what about the kids- they are so bored […] The post Love: Extended Family & Expectations appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

How do we actually break free from a cycle of discouragement? Why do we let it go on so long? Today we’ll discuss three keys about discouragement and 4 ways to make it go away! Be aware that when one thing isn’t working, we tend to gather all the things together that aren’t working like […] The post Faithfulness vs. Discouragement appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Today we’ll discuss great reasons to volunteer and perhaps some red flags to be aware of. Let’s go into our potential commitments with both eyes open. When we choose to volunteer it’s important to maintain Integrity Humility Generosity Consistency   Luke 6:38 (ESV) Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, […] The post Faithfulness: To Volunteer or Not to Volunteer appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

How can we encourage those around us? What if we can’t find anything at all they are doing well? Is there a way to increase their consistency without fussing or nagging them to do things? In today’s episode we’ll discuss ways to do all three. We’ll talk about husbands, children, and friends/ coworkers. Plus, I’ll […] The post Faithfulness of Others appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

This is your chance to notice the faithfulness of God, and also your own consistency. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) – Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. […] The post Faithfulness: How Not to Climb a Mountain appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

God’s Faithfulness and Feeling it! Are you believing the truth about God’s Faithfulness? Are you setting up yourself for success to actually feel his faithfulness? Today we are going to cover 2 aspects of faithfulness: -The truth of God’s faithfulness to us – Feeling his faithfulness to others. The truth of God’s faithfulness: Deuteronomy 7:9 […] The post Faithfulness: God’s Faithfulness & Feeling It! appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. James 1:19   “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to respond.” -Stephen Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People   “You are short on ears and long on mouth.” -John Wayne   Are […] The post Kindness & Listening Skills appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 ESV   Sometimes we really get on each others nerves, don’t we?   Recently my daughters were having a conflict over the expected standards of cleanliness and organization in their room. Both are little neat freaks, but they […] The post Kindness vs. Pesky Sisters appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Let’s take a look at kindness as it takes place between people we love so much, as well as the ones we don’t always love so much. We’ll talk about: – two cranky kids, – a difficult, exhausting child, – and an annoying spouse to round out our discussion.   Sounds fun right?   Well, […] The post Kindness In Relationships appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Today we are covering two ways we scare ourselves to death and why it’s so unnecessary. Do you ever wonder why you find yourself wanting something different, longing for something new, and yet when it boils down to the moment- you freeze? When I was a child I was so afraid of the dark, that […] The post Kindness vs. Scared Crazy appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

How confident and easy does it feel to you to make decisions? Does it feel like a gentle process in your life?   Today: 3 ways to experience gentleness in decision making.   Also stories about our huge school decisions, late night campfires, and a little about that insane hour that is just before dinner. […] The post Gentleness & Decision Making appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Gentleness and Ditching the Cloth Diapers Don’t miss the key point! Staying focused on the “shoulds” distracts us from following the actual path we are called to walk.   How many of you have times in your life that you look back on and think, “Man, I was an uptight mess!” and yet you know […] The post Gentleness and Ditching the Cloth Diapers appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Recently I had the opportunity to interact with a group of women all committed to discussing the vision of building more authentic relationships. How many of you feel like sometimes having real friends can be difficult? Maybe we think… We don’t do enough with them. They didn’t ask how we were. I never see them. […] The post Gentleness and Building Relationships appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away lived a dragon who ruled over her kingdom. One day the dragon decided to survey her kingdom and determine if all was in order. As she looked over the kingdom, she discovered that it was NOT in order! “Clean up this mess!” she roared! […] The post Gentleness: MVPs & Dragon Slayers appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Gentleness and Late Night Picnics You’ve worked hard!  You’ve done your best all day.  You’ve given it everything you’ve got.  And now it’s time for those munchkins to go to bed!  Time to relax and rest…or so you think. Join me as I share one of my favorite stories of the late night antics from […] The post Gentleness & Late Night Picnics appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.

Who are you listening to?  Meet Mary Aldrich In this episode, discover a little about who I am, some about my family and our life.  Find out the purpose of this podcast and what this fruit is all about. Galatians 5:22-23 Tells us the fruit of the spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, […] The post Who Are You Listening To? Meet Mary Aldrich appeared first on Ultimate Christian Podcast Radio Network.