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BLOOM the Podcast

A show dedicated to cultivating biblical discernment and thoughtful reflection across every facet of the Christian journey—from Scripture study and relationships to navigating societal and cultural dynamics, and everything in between. With grace, humility, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we invite you to join us in conversations that seek truth and clarity in all the places the Lord leads us. We hope this show encourages and inspires you along the way.

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Episodes

S4 E1: Gospel Lines, Salvific Sacraments and more! (Debate Review: Knetchle vs Orthodox)

Join the show with a TEXT here! Welcome back everyone! In the first episode of this brand new season we are going to be interacting with Stuart and Cliff Knetchle as they speak with an Oriental/Eastern Orthodox student. Most people who have watched this video believe that the student totally won this debate... regardless if that is true or false, our goal today is reflect on the questions being asked and really get to the heart of these issues so you can be better equipped to spread the word of ...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 1

S3 E10: God letting bad things happen?!?!

Join the show with a TEXT here! Welcome back to your favorited christian talk show! Today we interact with a commenter from a previous episode who says he cant believe in a god that allows bad things to happen. This is a common question and one we all have to deal with on some level and as Christians we have the ultimate and correct answer based in Gods love and providence found in his holy revelation about himself. Join me as we address this and please jump on in to add more questions or more t...

Nov 06, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S3 E9: Answering YOUR Spicy Questions!

Join the show with a TEXT here! Today we more or less wrap up our spicy questions series and no better way to end our fun time then answering your very own questions! You guys really came through with the heat so I hope you enjoy my answers!

Jun 26, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3 E8: Spicy Questions for the Boys PT.2

Join the show with a TEXT here! And just like that we are back in the hot seat answering/reacting to spicy questions for the boys. This one is no different then the first, so if you enjoy spicy questions and just as spicy takes you will enjoy this episode!

May 15, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 E7: Spicy Questions for the Boys PT.1

Join the show with a TEXT here! We are back with a banger! Today I answer some questions and react to video all about questions girls are too scared to ask us boys! I point out some things that I see and things that are important between the genders as well some harsh realities that the west gladly overlooks. Let me know in the comments what you think!

Apr 10, 202442 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3 E6 - Dont Call It a Comeback

Join the show with a TEXT here! I know! Ive been gone for quite some time. My life has turned itself on its head since I uploaded last and in todays episode I plan to give you the cliff notes on what has all gone down and what you can expect from the show moving forward! After this we get straight back into the juicy convos that we are all about over on Bloom The Podcast!

Feb 21, 202431 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 E5: Academia Killing the Leadership

Join the show with a TEXT here! Everyone loves to gain knowledge and learn about scripture and other fun topics, but does learning about the bible from the seminary or getting a biblical counseling certificate mean you are more qualified than the next? What does Scripture say about the qualifications for leadership? And how does the prioritization of this education throw off the body? Well today we discuss just that! Buckle up and enjoy there episode!...

May 24, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 E4: The Worlds Infiltration on Marriage

Join the show with a TEXT here! Marriage is an institution given to us from God to represent his Glory and his union with us. However, we have let our guard down and the world has walked in with ease creating havoc and ruining our view of marriage for, within. Today we break down an article all about the pitfalls of these worldly ideologies that have crept in the church and uprooted a biblical view of marriage....

Mar 29, 202341 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 E3: cRiSiS mAsCuLiNiTy @vice

Join the show with a TEXT here! It only seemed right to follow up on episode one of this season and really drill in on how much masculinity has been ruined by new emotional and egalitarian ideals housed in the feminism movement. The church is not exempt either and we cover all of it today!

Mar 01, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 E2: The Lies of Self Love W/ Aiden Lee

Join the show with a TEXT here! Have you heard the advice of the world to love yourself when you're down and to just be you In all your flaws cause that is what will make you happy? Well, as most of us know from experience, that is a lie and only leads to more sadness. On todays episode Aiden Lee returns to help me uncover the truth about the lies of the self love movement and bring our focus back to what brings us true happiness, Christ!...

Feb 08, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 E1: Donovan is an ANTI FEMINIST!?!?! @Jubileemedia #middleground

Join the show with a TEXT here! SEASON 3 is HERE! And we are starting off hot with a breakdown of a very controversial debate I was a part of on jubilee media. The bible has plenty to say about men's and women's roles on earth and Feminism is a direct affront to those roles. Today I will be going through and elaborating on some of the salient points and adding some color to their hit piece against what God ordained...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2 E30: Sex and the Gospel W/ Hannah Carmichael - SEASON FINALE

Join the show with a TEXT here! Saying the word SEX in most Christian circles will usually get you a host of uncomfortable faces along with the tension you can cut with a butter knife. It is one of Gods great gifts to mankind but the church has such a hard time addressing it and all of its complexities. On todays SEASON FINALE of season 2 I am joined by Hannah Carmichael who writes the blog "Sex and the Gospel" and she will be helping us come to a better understanding of how, and why sex is such...

Jan 11, 202357 minSeason 2Ep. 30

S2 E29: TABOO Christians! W/ Aiden Lee

Join the show with a TEXT here! Christians must walk the line between liberalism and legalism constantly. Often times its is a simple difference in understanding the scripture. But there are often times rules that get made for various activities that we call "good" or "bad". Today we want to talk about some of these rules we make for ourselves and see where they come from as well as if they should stay or go! Join us!...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 29

S2 E28: Abortion, Roe V Wade and MORE! W/ Rebekah Smith

Join the show with a TEXT here! A serious topic in our circles but one that lacks depth when spoken about by most. We are honored today to have Rebekah Smith on our show today, who is a Ultrasound Technician to provide some amazing information as well as gospel truths regarding this issue. Please be sure to check out all the links below for sources sited and subscribe for more! source: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/410/113/ source: https://www.britannica.com/event/Roe-v-Wade source...

Nov 02, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 28

S2 E27: Mental Health Crisis

Join the show with a TEXT here! Mental Health is not a widely accepted term in most christian communities. But why? What about this term sets us off? Well on todays episode we want to talk about how christians can live in response to mental health culture and how to treat it in our own lives!

Oct 05, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 27

S2 E26: Dating Culture Hang Ups W/ Connor Durkin

Join the show with a TEXT here! There are a million and one reasons why people cant seem to find meaningful relationships inside of the church and there a multiple factors to the equation. ON todays show, we have a special guest to help us walk through fair few of those factors. Hope you enjoy! Last weeks Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmDBO... Website - https://bloomthepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Donovan - https://www.instagram.com/donovan.jam.. . Ashley - https://www.instagram.com/ashle...

Sep 07, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 26

S2 E25: Q & A

Join the show with a TEXT here! Who doesnt love a good Q&A?? Today we answer your questions to the best of our abilities. You guys came through so hope you enjoy, and if you didnt hear your question answered, we will be sure to do another!

Aug 03, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 25

S2 E24: What Is Men's Modesty??

Join the show with a TEXT here! Mens Modesty... Ever heard of it? We often talk about how modesty applies to women and the ways they can help their brothers fight the fight of sexual sin and lust, but who is addressing the men about how they conduct themselves to help their sisters in Christ with this same fight? Today we aim to do that. Please join the conversation as we would love to hear your thoughts!

Jul 06, 202256 minSeason 2Ep. 24

S2 E23: This movement is TOXIC!

Join the show with a TEXT here! When we say we say we are for traditional values, THIS is NOT what we mean. On todays episode we take a dive into the "Trad Community" a community that is growing quite quickly and doing lots of damage along the way. We want to highlight where this community differs from scripture and would love you to join the convo!

May 11, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 23

S2 E22: What is Really Delaying Marriage?!

Join the show with a TEXT here! Marriage rates are declining and marriage ages are rising. But why? On todays episode we talk about what we believe to be a key player in keeping the youth isolated and without relationships. Join the convo! Last weeks Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chAUs... Website - https://bloomthepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Donovan - https://www.instagram.com/donovan.jam ... Ashley - https://www.instagram.com/ashleyokada_/...

Apr 27, 202255 minSeason 2Ep. 22

S2 E21: What are you looking for in your church?

Join the show with a TEXT here! Searching for a church can be very difficult. With the pressures of there being a million churches in your zip code, a host of denominations and a variety of different church cultures it can become quite the task. On todays episode we are going to talk about some things we have found helpful when it comes to looking for churches as well as things that have caused us to leave other churches. Feel free to join the convo!...

Mar 30, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 21

S2 E20: Christians in Isolation

Join the show with a TEXT here! Isolation is a hard thing to feel especially when youre in your own church. More people than we often think are actually experiencing isolation in one form or another. Some of it is self inflicted and some of it is a real problem with todays society and the church as a whole. Today we want to talk about a few different ways we see isolation affecting christians. Hope you join the convo....

Mar 17, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 20

S2 E19: What's your personality type? And does it matter?

Join the show with a TEXT here! Its become very popular to see what your personality type is with a lot of these fun quick quizes. Well today we are going to dive into some of the applications of theses tests that can fundamentally change the way we think , some for good and some for not so good. Dont forget to let us know what you think!

Feb 23, 202237 minSeason 2Ep. 19

S2 E18: Are Preferences Biblical???

Join the show with a TEXT here! Preferences are something each and every one of us has, but does that make them right? Today we talk about preferences in multiple different areas of our lives to really examine, where they come from and if they align with scripture! Hopefully you do the same and join the convo!!

Feb 17, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 18

S2 E17: Has Social Media Changed Dating? PT2 (WE READ YOUR COMMENTS!!)

Join the show with a TEXT here! Last time on BLOOM the Podcast, we talked all about the massive effects social media has had on the christian dating sphere, and today we double down as you awesome listeners have submitted your own thoughts on this crazy shift and we read them all! Stick around to hear your comment read!

Jan 26, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 17

S2 E16: Has Social Media Changed Dating?? PT1

Join the show with a TEXT here! Social media seems to be something that we cant escape and has effected our lives in so many ways. Dating is not exempt from these changes and on todays episode we dive into some of the ways dating has been altered by the socials!

Dec 22, 202148 minSeason 2Ep. 16

S2 E15: Online Dating W/ Aliya Matheisen

Join the show with a TEXT here! Its a jungle out there and its a jungle online! Today our sister Aliya joins us to talk about the landscape that is online dating for christians! There is a lot to be said so we hope you join us and help us cover this seemingly endless topic!

Dec 01, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 15

S2 E14: Dating VS Courting PT2

Join the show with a TEXT here! Part 2?!?!? Say less! Hope you enjoy the wrap up to a good conversation! Join in below!

Nov 24, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 14

S2 E13: Dating VS Courting PT1

Join the show with a TEXT here! Dating vs Courting. A polarizing debate that can cause division amongst young and older people. Today we want to have an open discussion about what we've seen, experienced and been through when it comes to these two ways of relationships. We hope you join the fun as this is just the half of it!

Nov 17, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 13

S2 E12: Processing & Growing Through Trauma W/ Shayna Divita

Join the show with a TEXT here! Emotions, pain and processing all of it during difficult circumstances can be hard. Talking ab out it and going to scripture is the best way to help one another through these times. Shayna joins us today to talk real about personal experiences and the growth she has experienced. Hope you all enjoy

Nov 03, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 12
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