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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

S2 E11: Christians and Depression W/ Nicki Okada

Join the show with a TEXT here! Depression isn't something fun to talk about or to be going through but on todays episode Nicki Okada hops on the show to assist us in approaching depression with the proper mentality. We talk about everything from start to finish so hope you enjoy!

Oct 27, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 11

S2 E10: Will vs Responsibility

Join the show with a TEXT here! Is it all Gods will? Or do we have some responsibility to pursue the desires of our heart? Well today we talk all about it especially in the arena of relationships, so strap in and get ready to assume some responsibility!

Oct 20, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 10

S2 E9: Prayer Life

Join the show with a TEXT here! This week we talk about prayer. One of the most important things in the Christian life with out a doubt. We will talk about where we have struggled, where we have gained strength and everything in between. Hope you all join the conversation and tell us how you have grown in prayer!

Oct 13, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 9

S2 E8: What's Your Motivation?

Join the show with a TEXT here! Motivation. Something we are all looking for and needing. The question is, are we using the right motivation? There are a lot of false motivations that can lend themselves to sinful mindsets. Today we go into it. Hope you enjoy!

Sep 29, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 8

S2 E7: Toxic Masculinity (what's the real issue?)

Join the show with a TEXT here! A fancy way of saying sin. In this episode we look at the cultures pitfalls for men and how those pitfalls negatively effect men, the church and also the women of the church. Hope you all enjoy this episode and dont forget to interact with us in the comments to have yours read on a future episode!!

Sep 22, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 7

S2 E6: All About Transparency W/ Kelly Bunch

Join the show with a TEXT here! Season 2 is heating up as webring on our first guest of the season! Today we talk about the importance and the benefits of living a transparent christian life. It can be hard to be open but we are hoping this episode encourages you to go out there and be courages and to remember that regret is a lot scarier than rejection!

Sep 15, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 6

S2 E5: Why Did We Normalize This?! PT.2 (We Read YOUR Comments!)

Join the show with a TEXT here! The first time we did this it was a hit! We are so glad you all enjoyed this discussion and we cant wait to continue it only this time we are continuing it with your comments! Today we are going through BLOOMER submissions on things we shouldn't normalize in christian relationships. Hope you all leave more comments as we would love to do a part 3!

Sep 08, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 5

S2 E4: Does Honoring Always Mean Obeying?

Join the show with a TEXT here! Good question right? One we often struggle with especially as kids growing up in the church where we hear the ten commandments that clearly state that we must honor our father and mother. However there is a lot more detail that this conversation deserves and today we are going to attempt to do just that. Hope you enjoy!

Sep 01, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 4

S2 E3: Why Did We Normalize This?

Join the show with a TEXT here! Culture is always trying to pervert and mess up the good things in life and taint them with sin and confusion. In this episode we will be diving into the some of these things that culture has deemed as normal and the christian dating scene has gladly accepted them. Feel free to let us know which ones we've missed! Hope you enjoy!

Aug 25, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2 E2: Church Trauma

Join the show with a TEXT here! Season 2 is just getting started and we are not wasting any time on covering super important topics. Today we will be discussing traumatic church experiences and how to biblically respond, recover and grow from them as well as comfort others that may be going through tough times with the body or non believers that have been turned away from church due to these experiences. We want to grow with you all so please feel free to comment or message us to talk and grow t...

Aug 18, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2 E1: Self Improvement / Are your Standards too high??

Join the show with a TEXT here! BLOOM is officially back! Season 2 opens with a bang as we talk about how to become the person you're looking for in a partner and at the same time managing your expectations/standards for the people around you! Hope you all enjoy this epic return of your favorite show and don't forget to leave a like and comment!! Welcome back BLOOMERS!!!

Aug 11, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 1

EP: 48 - SEASON FINALE - Relationships around Christ W/ The Pantry Podcast

Join the show with a TEXT here! WE LOVE YALL! Its been a year and I havent ever felt more inspired! You guys have showed so much support to this show and for that we are so grateful! We hope the Lord continues to use this platform to share the gospel with the world and sharpen other believers! But we arent quit done yet... Shea and Michelle from The Pantry Podcast join us on our Season Finale to talk and encourage us to keep God center of all our relationships as well as discuss the importance o...

Apr 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 48

EP: 47 - The Struggles of Making Christian Content

Join the show with a TEXT here! GUYS! This is our second to last episode of season 1! I hope you have been enjoying this as much as I have and I know season 2 is going to be even better! In this second to last episode, me and Ashley talk about the struggles and battles we face as christian content creators. However, no struggle out ways the joy in my hear in sharing Christ on this platform. But hope you enjoy and dont forget to join the convo!...

Apr 07, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 47

EP: 46 - How to be Saved and Can anyone be Saved??

Join the show with a TEXT here! You BLOOMers are truly special, and this week we address one of your questions. How does one come to christ??? There is an infinite amount of things I can say on the matter but on this episode we boil it down to the basic truths of christianity and what the bible says about coming to christ and how he has made a way for us! SO if that excites you, give this a like cause we are thrilled to give you all this episode!...

Mar 31, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 46

EP: 45 - Assurance of Salvation!

Join the show with a TEXT here! Whether youve been a christian for decades or a christian for days, at one point or another, youve questioned your faith. Its normal and its the flesh that wages war within us. On todays episode, me and Ashley talk about our instances of doubt and how the lord was gracious and brought us through. Join the convo as we get into it!

Mar 24, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 45

EP: 44 - Can Christians Chase Success?!

Join the show with a TEXT here! Success. Most of us want it in some form or fashion and the media tells us not to stop until we reach the ultimate level of success. But what does success really mean? and what does it mean for christians? Well on todays episode, you get to find out!

Mar 17, 202142 minSeason 1Ep. 44

EP: 43 - Girl and Guy best friend???

Join the show with a TEXT here! Are they real? Can it happen? Find out today on this hour long special episode of BLOOM the Podcast! Dont forget to join the convo either in the comments or message us directly!

Mar 10, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 43

EP: 42 - Mature Enough to Date PT2 W/ Mom

Join the show with a TEXT here! BLOOMERS! We are back and this week we finish off our mini series on maturity and dating. Our mom come son to help us really zero in on women and their roles in maturity and dating/marriage! Let us know what you think about this, and join the convo!

Feb 24, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 42

EP: 41 - Maturing Men for Relationships W/ Dad & Adonis Jr.

Join the show with a TEXT here! Hi All! If you are a true BLOOMER than you know that last week we talked about maturity for dating and marriage, and now this week my dad and my brother join me as we zero in on how exactly Men can be maturing and what it takes to be married. Hope you enjoy!

Feb 17, 202150 minSeason 1Ep. 41

EP: 40 - Are you Mature Enough to Date?!

Join the show with a TEXT here! An age old question... or is it? Well today we tackle it. Strap in as me and Ashley Discuss how to assess another persons maturity for relationships and how the churches view on maturity has an effect on the youth. Hope you enjoy!

Feb 10, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 40

EP: 39 - Loving Your Enemies

Join the show with a TEXT here! Whats up BLOOMERS?! We are back with another episode, and one that we probably all have struggled with at some point, especially given the state of our world right now. Loving your enemies is a very counter cultural thing to do, but as christians it is a command. Today, me and Ashley dive into it and talk about our experiences as well as the biblical mindset to have while doing so. Hope you all enjoy! Don't forget to go get yourself some amazing products from Bamb...

Feb 03, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 39

EP: 38 - Christian Compromise #respectablesins W/ Dad!

Join the show with a TEXT here! GUYS!! We have a super special episode today! Not only do we have our dad in studio to drop some knowledge bombs on us all, but we also have our first video repping our favorite skin care brand! Bambu Earth was so kind to send us a care package full of goodies, so make sure you go to their website and get your own! But on todays episode, me and dad talk about, ways that christians and the church compromise our beliefs and faith and how we can seek truth instead of...

Jan 27, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 38

EP: 37 - Motivation for the Bible

Join the show with a TEXT here! Welcome back BLOOMERS! Today we collaborate with E4JCircle, as we discuss how to stay motivated to read the bible all year long! E4JCircle gave us some great talking points to go over so if you are ready for another fun episode, be sure to hit that like button and subscribe for weekly episodes!!!

Jan 20, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 37

EP: 36 - Christians Confronting Christians

Join the show with a TEXT here! Hey Guys! Welcome back to another fun episode of your favorite Podcast, BLOOM! Happy to have you back and hope you enjoy a good convo about how christians should be coming to their fellow christians and helping them grow. Join the convo in the comments below!

Jan 13, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 36

EP: 35 - Are the End Times Near?!

Join the show with a TEXT here! 2021 is here!! And we couldn't be more pumped for it, we have so much in store for you, Like our 2 new segments! BLOOM Moment of the Week! and Table Talk with the BLOOMERS! Hope you all enjoy this 2021 edition of BLOOM the Podcast as we discuss why christians are not addressing the end of the world, it makes for a compelling discussion as we strive to live for the kingdom.

Jan 06, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 36

EP: 34 - New Year, New Growth! #Newyearspecial

Join the show with a TEXT here! 2021 is hours away, just hours! and that means its time to give you our year in review as well as our goals and aspirations for next year! hope you all enjoy this episode and let us know what you want to do in 2021! Website - https://bloomthepodcast.buzzsprout.com/ BLOOM page - https://www.instagram.com/_bloomthepodcast_/ Donovan - https://www.instagram.com/donovan.james.m/ Ashley - https://www.instagram.com/ashleyokada_/...

Dec 30, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 34

EP: 33 - Pandemic Dating 101

Join the show with a TEXT here! GUYS! The guide you have all been waiting for, given to you by the people that need it most LOL, Help us out today by commenting your experiences with dating and how you've seen dating change during this pandemic! LOVE YOU ALL!

Dec 16, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 33

EP: 32 - Pursuing Purity pt. 2 #SpiceyTalksWithMom

Join the show with a TEXT here! GUYS! Its here...just a little different LOL, our precious mother joins the podcast today to talk about young women pursuing purity along side fellow brothers and how much work and faith it takes to be a wife! You guys wont want to miss this epic convo! Don't forget to join it!!

Dec 09, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 32

EP: 31 - Relatable Christianity? W/ Giddalti & Giana

Join the show with a TEXT here! Hey All! Welcome back, another week and another BLOOM episode! We have more guests on today and they are such blessing to the show as they share their hearts with us. I hope you all enjoy as we discuss christians and how they can be more appealing to the non believers. Don't forge to join the conversation!

Dec 02, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 31

EP: 30 - Leading our Future Leaders W/ Tori Pircey

Join the show with a TEXT here! Whats up everyone!? We have an amazing episode today! We have our friend Tori joining us to to have a great talk about youth ministries and out experiences there and what were some things that would have helped us grow more spiritually and as leaders. Let us know what you all think and don't forget to follow Tori on youtube for more amazing content!

Nov 25, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 30
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