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Richard heard the challenge and wanted to get the bragging rights back, so he brought in his ace, Joanna, to help make this one of our longest episodes ever. It is a longer one, but its also a deep one as Richard and Joanna share some of the things that God has been doing in their lives and in their marriage. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Have you ever promised yourself, “This time I'm going to be consistent,” only to find yourself starting over again a few weeks later?You create a new routine. You buy the planner. You set the goals. You tell yourself that Monday will be different. But when life happens and you fall out of rhythm, it feels like you are right back where you started.In Episode 3 of the She's Made to Flourish Podcast, we are talking about the myths and methods of consistency.We are unpacking the beliefs that keep us trapped in a constant cycle of starting, stopping, feeling ashamed, and beginning another reset. We are also exploring practical ways to build consistency that can survive busy weeks, unexpected interruptions, imperfect progress, and real life.In this episode, we'll talk about:• Why consistency does not require perfection• How the “all or nothing” mindset keeps you stuck• Why motivation cannot be your only method• How to return to a rhythm without shaming yourself• What it looks like to practice steadfastness in everyday life• Practical methods for becoming someone who follows throughYou do not need another dramatic reset. You need rhythms you can return to, methods that support your real life, and the grace to keep going when things do not happen perfectly.────────────────────JOIN THE GARDEN ROOMamandarosshardin.com/the-garden-roomThe Garden Room is our free community for Christian women, featuring monthly Bible study and a weekly podcast worksheet to help you apply the Flourish Practice from each episode.────────────────────EXPLORE COACHING WITH AMANDAamandarosshardin.com/coaching────────────────────CONNECT WITH AMANDAWebsite: amandarosshardin.comInstagram: @amandarosshardin────────────────────Subscribe to the She's Made to Flourish Podcast for honest conversations, biblical truth, and practical tools designed to help you move from surviving to flourishing.Join the Garden Room community to access this episode's Flourish Practice and continue the conversation.Hosted by Amanda Ross-HardinCertified Christian Life Coach and Director of Called Coach Institute
Brett comes back to the podcast to dive a little deeper into his sermon from this past Sunday and give an update on what has been going on with our youth. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Tony Albarran is our guest for this episode. Tony is newer to Catalyst, so we wanted to have him come on so we can get to know him a bit before he gives the Sunday message in a few weeks. And he does not disappoint! Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
What does it really mean to flourish as a Christian woman?You can love God, know who you are in Christ, and still find yourself wondering, “Am I missing something?” You are doing your best. You are showing up for your responsibilities. Life may even look fine from the outside. But deep down, you know you were made for more than simply surviving.In the very first episode of the She's Made to Flourish Podcast, Amanda Ross-Hardin shares the question that led her on a three-year journey with God to understand what it truly means to flourish.Flourishing is not about having a perfect life. It is about growing and developing in a healthy way as the result of a favorable environment. That means we have to look honestly at the environments, practices, relationships, and rhythms shaping our lives.In this episode, we talk about:• The difference between surviving and flourishing• Why knowing your identity in Christ is powerful, but not the end of the work• What the definition of “flourish” teaches us about growth• The environments we are creating around our purpose, health, relationships, and trials• How to identify an area of your life that needs more room to grow• A practical Flourish Practice you can begin this weekThis podcast is for the Christian woman who loves God but knows there are areas of her life that are still waiting to bloom.You are not behind. You are not broken. And you are not asking for too much.You were made to flourish.────────────────────JOIN THE GARDEN ROOMamandarosshardin.com/the-garden-roomThe Garden Room is our free community for Christian women, featuring monthly Bible study and a weekly podcast worksheet to help you apply the Flourish Practice from each episode.────────────────────EXPLORE COACHING WITH AMANDAamandarosshardin.com/coaching────────────────────CONNECT WITH AMANDAWebsite: amandarosshardin.comInstagram: @amandarosshardin────────────────────Subscribe to the She's Made to Flourish Podcast and turn on notifications so you do not miss the next conversation.#ShesMadeToFlourish #ChristianWomen #ChristianPodcast
Larissa and Steph join the pod to have a really fun chat about Legacy and some of the things that the Lord has been highlighting to each of them recently. There are so many topics that we cover, and so many laughs too! Check out this really fun episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Alyssa Miyake joins the pod to share about her recent missions trip to Brazil with Azusa Pacific University. We kick off the conversation talking about the youth girls summer Bible Study, and then get into some of the awesome things the Lord did on her trip, and what He highlighted to her about her own faith journey. It was super fun chatting, check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
The last few episodes, we have gotten a chance to hear from Pastor Kyle as he has shared about the journey that the Lord had him on. This time we get to hear from someone who has walked with him the whole way, as Mimo comes on to share her side of the story. And boy do some sparks fly! Check out this fun episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Kyle is back to continue sharing about this recent season in his life. This time he shares more of the insights that the Lord has highlighted to him during this difficult time. Some of the themes we talk about are anxiety and fear. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Pastor Kyle is back to share part of the journey that the Lord has been having him on during this season. This is just part 1. Check it out! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Damon's brother in law's brother in law Samson Tang is this week's gues on the pod! Samson shares a little bit about himself, and his family, then we discuss some of his experiences as a long term missionary in China. Now States bound, Samson then talks about some of the things that the Lord has been leading him in this new season. Check out this fun episode! ---------------- Here is the link for the book Screens and Teens that was referenced in this episode https://a.co/d/05XfLISo ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Steph Hino is back to help us appreciate our Family Ministry volunteers and to share some awesome stories about how our kids are living out their faith. We also talk about her journey as we are stepping into starting the healing services, and some things that she has been doing leading her own kids in their faith. Check out this fun episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Anne Chen is our guest as the podcast returns after a few week break as Damon was running/recovering from the Boston Marathon. And God set this one up, because Anne is also a fellow runner, who in the Kingdom has used her dedication to getting out the door and raising funds for Team World Vision has provided clean water for over 1600 kids for their lifetime. Check out this episode as we discuss how just getting out the door, and taking small steps has helped to renew her mind and step out in faith! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brett returns to celebrate episode 200! We can't believe we made it this far, but it has been a pretty incredible journey so far. We dive deeper into the renewed mind, as Pastor Ross introduced a new series this past Sunday. We each go into some of the things that the Lord has been showing us about what the renewed mind looks like, and the process of renewing our minds. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Richard is back, and he brought his daughter Julianna with him to share about the new life they are experiencing with the Lord since coming to Catalyst. In this episode, we talk about some of the difficult circumstances that led their family to come to Catalyst, and some details may be a little graphic. But really, its all about the new life that God has for them, just like the Easter story is about the new life God has for all those who believe. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Lis Komae is back to help us wrap up our serving series. We talk a bit about our history with serving, the differnet attitudes that we had when it comes to serving, and how the Lord has shaped how He wants us to serve. We highlight and give shout outs to the ways that our kids have been recognized for serving, and talk about some of people who have influenced and impacted us with the ways that they serve. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We're back with another episode after a few weeks off. Trish Lachica wanted to come and share about her recent experience at the healing service, and we thought it would be great to hear her testimony...and IT WAS! So check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brett Yee is back to join Brandon and Damon as we continue our series on the Serving Challenge to discuss the topic of service in action. We talk about what service in action looks like, and Brett shares some tangible examples of ways that the Lord has led him to serve, sometimes in unexpected and uncomfortable ways. Our society places so much value on comfortability, that maybe Jesus is calling us to get our hands a little dirty and get into some "trouble" with Him. Check out this very profound episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brandon is back to rescue Damon from having to do a monologue episode! We start off by clarifying some comments that were made to Damon after the most recent multigenerational service regarding Spiderman, and then dive into some deeper conversations around glory and fasting. Its always a fun time when Brandon comes on, so check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Mimo is back to share some things she says she has probably shared before! As Pastor Sam's recent message on slowing down and being available to God really resonated with her, we wanted to dive deeper on what that looks like. And as we were talking, a mysterious voice chimed in...if you want to know who the voice belonged to, you'll have to check out this episode! ---------------- Links to videos/podcasts referenced in this episode You Need To Be Bored -https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8 How to Rewire Your Brain - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theology-in-the-raw/id1018952191?i=1000748893726 The Century of Self - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EoMi95tfgP4 ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brandon and Richard are back, and we welcome Joanna Albarran to join us in our discussion to continue our series on serving. We talk about our different experiences serving in different contexts, and the importance of being available to God and to other people. Check out this fun conversation! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brandon Hojo returns to the podcast to help kick off the new series on Seving. Damon and Brandon discuss the heart and attitude of a servant, and dive into how the Lord wants us to serve. Check out this really fun episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We got most of our family ministry team together to discuss the value of being a multigenerational church. We talk about the purpose and value of multigen service, and talk about some of the other opportunities that we have, and will have, that are are multigenerational. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Richard Albarran is back to help dive deeper into the past couple of sermons since we missed recording last week. We discuss some of the things that were highlighted in Pastor Deans message, the really long one, and some of the ways that the Lord spoke and ministered to Richard in Walters message. This is a fun episode with a lot of energy, as usual with Richard, so check it out! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Kyle and Damon check in to talk about the church vision for this year. We discuss the 3 themes: surrender, serve, and shine and talk about some of the ways that we are trying to take the lead in these areas, not just ask others to do them. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Garrett Kaay is back to help us kick off the New Year. He shares some of his process in preparing for his first Sunday Sermon, and we talk about all of the different events/messages we have had since our last episode, we had a lot going on, so we had a bunch to talk about! Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Jeremy Yuan is back to help us wrap up the year, prepare for Christmas, and share about how God has been present in our lives. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
A new chapter is beginning at Best Christian Workplaces. In early January, we're launching the Called to Flourish Podcast—a new conversation space designed to equip Christian leaders to build healthy, Christ-centered workplace cultures across churches, ministries, nonprofits, and faith-driven businesses. In this short teaser, host Robert Wachter shares why we're launching Called to Flourish, what leaders can expect, and how this podcast will inspire and equip you to create a workplace where people and mission flourish. What you can expect from Called to Flourish: Insightful conversations with seasoned Christian leaders Research-backed guidance grounded in our FLOURISH model Practical tools to strengthen trust, engagement, and leadership Real stories of transformation from workplaces around the world If you're committed to cultivating a thriving, Christ-centered culture, this podcast will encourage, challenge, and equip you for the journey.
We invited one of Damon's longtime college friends, Josh Mouanoutoua, to join us and discuss how we prepare our hearts for the Christmas season. Josh shares some of the ways that God has been leading him to mentor others, as well as making connections between how we prepare food with how we prepare ourselves for Christmas. Check out for this fun episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Kyle and Damon are back after taking a week off for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We start off recapping the holiday and Testimony Sunday, then discuss some of the things that were highlighted in the wrap up of our series on 1 John. It's a quick one today, but plenty of thought provoking ideas. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Kyle and Damon are back after taking a week off for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We start off recapping the holiday and Testimony Sunday, then discuss some of the things that were highlighted in the wrap up of our series on 1 John. It's a quick one today, but plenty of thought provoking ideas. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We welcome Richard Albarran to the podcast as he excitedly responded to our request for new guests! Richard and his family have recently started to call Catalyst home, and he shares a bit about what their journey to Catalyst was like. We talk a bit about some of the things that were highlighted from Pastor Robert's message in 1 John, and then share about some of the things that the Lord has been putting on Richard's heart recently. Check out this engaging episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We thought this was going to be a quick one, but once we got going, we really got going. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
What a great day this past Sunday was, from the multigen service to the sports basement to the baptism, it was just a great day. Damon and Kyle share some of the ways that the day touched them, and some of the behind the scenes things that went on to make it such a great day of walking together as a multigenerational family. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We welcome back Tritia Lachica for the first time in a while to help us continue the series on 1 John and discuss this past Sundays message from Walter Chu. We talk about the importance of discerning the voices that we hear, and how that can be difficult in our journey, so it is important to have filters and grounding. Trish shares some of the ways that she and her family were blessed in this most recent service, and the collateral blessings that can come when we step out in faith to share what the Lord has been speaking to us. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brett is back to give a glimpse at how he was able to walk in faith this past Sunday as he gave the message. It's an amazing testimony of how the Lord has brought him to where he is, as well as the steps of faith he has taken along the way. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Brett is back to share what has been going on recently in his life, and how that relates to our series on 1 John. It was great to have Brett on again, and we go all over the place (in a good way), so you will definitely want to check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We're back after a few week hiatus! Its been a while since our last episode, so we had a lot to cover, from Executive Pastor Kyles first sermon to the forgotten parts of the story of Lazarus we are all over the spectrum. It was a lot of fun, and good to be back together again, check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We kicked off our new series: Knowing God - Light and Love with a recap on this past Sunday's sermon, and took a deeper dive into the need to discern and know the truth in a world that emphasizes only radical grace. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
With a title like that, who wouldn't want to listen to this episode. We welcome Mimo back to the show the week before Pastor Kyle turns 50, so lets show him some love and get this episode to be one of the most listens! We debrief a bit about the retreat, and talk about some of the things that God has been teaching Mimo. Check this one out! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Blake Arakaki is our guest for this weeks episode as we do a recap of this years All Church Retreat. Blake shares some of the major ways that the Lord met him and impacted him as we try to walk through each part of the retreat. We know this is only one person's experience, and want to hear more, so if you have any amazing stories from the retreat let us know so we can you have you share with our whole church! Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Lis Komae is back to help us unpack this past weeks sermon as we continue the series on Walking in the Spirit. In this episode we dive deeper into how difficult it is to walk in the Spirit when our soul is wounded, and how many of the ways that we respond in the flesh come from unhealed wounds. We discuss what it looks like to have both an overfunctioning and underfunctioning soul, and how the Lord wants us to life from a place of a healed and whole soul. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Pastor Ed Ganigan is our guest for this week's episode! We finally were able to get our schedules to fit, and he did not disappoint. He shares about some of the ways that God has been highlighting His peace to Ed, as well as taking a deeper dive into this past Sunday's sermon and the importance of hearing God's voice in our daily lives. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We have a special bonus episode this week, as Kimiko Arakaki was in town and gracious enough to come and share what the Lord has been doing in her life. As usual, she shares some awesome insights and things that the Lord has been putting on her heart. You will definitely be blessed hearing from her, so check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Matt Deguchi and Brandon Hojo join the podcast to share about some of the things that God highlighted to them on their recent missions trip to Japan. They share about some of the amazing things God is doing in His family halfway around the world. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We have a really special treat! After giving a great message on Sunday, special guest Laura Griffis agreed to come on and share some insights on the podcast! It was such a fun time recording with her, she will definitely be back. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
Steph Hino is back to give a specianal introduction to our upcoming speaker and person leading our childrens ministry at the retreat Laura Griffis! We are very blessed to have Laura minister to our church, so this episode is a bit on an intro to who she is, and how she has already made an impact in our church. We also do a little bit of a preview of the childrens and youth programs for the upcoming retreat. Exciting times ahead! Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
We are excited to have another first time guest, someone we have long been trying to get to come on the podcast, Kethia Harris! It was pretty amazing how God lined things up for her to come on this episode, from clearing her schedule to lining up a lot of the things He has been showing her directly with what we were thinking about talking about. Guess He was just showing us how we can trust Him with ALL things. Check out this episode! ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
This week we are giving a bonus episode! We recap and share some of our thoughts about our Catalyst Family Meeting regarding the future of the economic system. ---------------- Don't forget that you can listen and subscribe to the Engage to Flourish Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube Music!
In this powerful and personal episode of the Food Photography Corner Podcast, Rosslyn and Mikyla sit down with Linda and Marta from Focus and Flourish to talk about the real struggles behind building a creative business. From burnout and self-doubt to scarcity mindset and the pressures of success, the four commercial food photographers open up about their individual journeys, the moments they wanted to quit, and how they found purpose, joy, and community on the other side. This episode is packed with honest reflections, mindset shifts, and tangible insights for anyone navigating the creative entrepreneur path.