flower & flame podcast
Welcome to flower & flame 💐🔥----an interdenominational discipleship podcast for Christian women of all ages and all backgrounds. A place where wild hearts meet holy fire. We’re your co-hosts: Kalen, Hannah, and Savannah! On this podcast, we talk about what it means to grow together as Jesus-loving wildflower women—each of us beautiful and unique, yet unified in Christ. We diligently study God’s Word and exhort the American Church to reignite with the Holy Spirit’s fire. Come join us for real conversations and powerful redemptive stories from our guests. 🎧 New episodes: 1st + 3rd Wednesdays (Sep–May). Hit that subscribe button...
From Miscarriage to Miracles: Heidi's Testimony | Ep. 17
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⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️
This episode contains graphic and emotional discussion surrounding miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infertility, and medical trauma. Please listen with care for your heart 🩶
Heidi dreamed of having "the perfect family" for as long as she could remember. Growing up as a minority in a small rural town, Heidi experienced deep wounds, rejection, and brokenness in her childhood---and longed for the day when she could build a complete, loving family of her own.
But although she grew up in Church and believed in God, that dream (over time) slowly began t...
Wait...But How Do I Actually Disciple Someone? | Ep. 16
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Discipleship sounds important...but what does it actually look like?
In this episode, we're getting honest about the fact that there's no one-size-fits-all formula for discipling someone. You can't just follow a checklist---you have to depend on the Holy Spirit every step of the way.
But that doesn't mean it's random either. We talk about how discipleship is:
✨ 1. Customized---the way you walk with someone through following Jesus should reflect who they are (their personality, their struggles, and how they connect with God)
✨ 2. Delegated---real discipleship means giving awa...
From Secret Shame to Grace-Filled Worship: Breezy's Testimony | Ep. 15
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In this episode, Breezy shares her powerful testimony of growing up in a Christian home while navigating fear, brokenness, and hidden sin---and how an encounter with Jesus changed everything.
As the youngest of five, Breezy was raised by a faithful mother while her father had walked away from the Lord before she was born. Growing up, she struggled with fear, isolation, and the weight of watching her siblings drift away from faith.
Even in the midst of that, Breezy encountered the Holy Spirit at a young age and knew deeply that God was r...
Why Does Discipleship Matter? | Ep. 14
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What does it actually mean to follow Jesus--and help someone else do the same?
In this episode, we're talking more about discipleship and how it matters more than ever. We deep dive into Hebrews 11 and unpack the idea that faith isn't meant to be held onto---it's meant to be passed on.
Think of it like a baton in a relay race---someone handed it to you, and now you get to run your leg faithfully and pass it on to the next generation.
We also g...
From Burdened by Anger to Freely Beloved: Kelly's Testimony | Ep. 13
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Kelly shares her powerful testimony of growing up under an angry, controlling father while struggling to believe that God could truly be a loving Father.
After years of rebellion, trauma, deep anger, and the devastating loss of her mom, Kelly reached a breaking point and cried out to God to take the anger she couldn't carry anymore. In that moment, everything changed.
Now walking in freedom, forgiveness, and healing, Kelly shares how Jesus transformed her life, restored relationships, and revealed a love far greater than she ever imagined.
If you've ever...
What Does "Discipleship" Mean? | Ep. 12
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Discipleship is powerful---which means it can either form people into Christlikeness or deeply wound them. Let's talk about what healthy, Biblical discipleship actually looks like.
In this conversation episode of flower & flame, we define what Biblical discipleship truly is---and what it is not.
We talk about the difference between discipleship and mentorship, and why spiritual health matters when influence is involved. Anchored in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), we explore how best to use the authority and influence Jesus entrusted to His Church.
We also have an honest...
From Clinging to Shame to Clinging to Christ: Laine's Testimony | Ep. 11
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In this episode of flower & flame, our friend (and social media manager!), Laine, shares her story of growing up in church, loving Jesus from a young age, and eventually realizing that knowing about God isn't the same as knowing His heart. After her parents' divorce, Laine began tying her worth to belonging and performance---trying to be "good enough" to secure love.
In college, through a Christian campus ministry and a close-knit women's Bible study, Laine started to confront the fear of losing love that she'd had for years. As self-condemn...
Does it Matter if I Go To Church? | Ep. 10
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In this episode of flower & flame, we talk about why committing to a local church still matters---especially in the 2020s. Building on our last conversation about covenant, we explore how intimacy with Jesus grows through consistency, just like in any meaningful relationship.
We unpack why so many Christians are opting out of church today, and why choosing to be an active participant of a local church is actually a wise and spiritually-forming decision. The local church is where believers experience oneness of the Bride of Christ, learn how to serve...
From Bondage to Legalism and Addiction to Beloved in Christ: Savannah's Testimony | Ep. 9
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⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault, addiction, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.
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💐🔥 What happens when faith is built on rules instead of relationship---and curiosity is met with shame instead of compassion? In this deeply honest episode of flower & flame, Savannah shares her testimony of loss, healing, and radical redemption.
Growing up in a military family and an extremely strict, religious environment, Savannah learned early that modesty, obedience, and rules were everything. Although she professed faith in Jesus at a young age, she began...
What Does God Think About the Church? | Ep. 8
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God doesn't see the Church as a project to fix---He sees her as a bride to love 👰♀️✝️
Ever wonder how God actually feels when His people walk away? What if His relationship with the Church is less about rules---and looks more like a marriage?
In this episode of flower and flame, we unpack all the Scriptures and our own stories, talking marriage, heartbreak, covenant, and faithfulness. We trace God's love from Israel to now, discovering how Jesus is the Bridegroom of the Church, His Bride.
Through our exploration of the...
From Losing Everything in Abuse to Finding Wholeness in Jesus: Kassie's Testimony | Ep. 7
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions about childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and abortion. Please listen with care.
Resources:
National Domestic Violence Hotline — https://www.thehotline.org
Choices Pregnancy Centers — https://www.choiceschattanooga.org
You are not alone. ❤️
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In today's episode, we sit down with Kassie, who shares her heartfelt journey of searching for love, walking through deep hurt, and ultimately finding freedom and identity in Jesus.
Adopted as a child, Kassie spent much of her life longing to belong. As she gre...
How Does God Interact with Humans? | Ep. 6
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In today's conversation episode, Kalen, Hannah, and Savannah dive into one of the most important themes in all of Scripture: covenant. What is a Biblical covenant? Why does God make them? And how do these ancient promises reveal His heart for His people?
We break down the definitions, terms, and types of covenants found in the Bible. Then we walk through an overview of the major Old and New Testament covenants. Our focus lands on the Mosaic Covenant in Exodus 19 and 24, exploring Israel's calling, the role of obedience, the covena...
From Unforgiving Prodigal to Liberated Daughter of God: Hannah's Testimony | Ep. 5
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In this episode, we get to know guest host, Hannah, as she shares her powerful testimony 💬
Growing up in a Christian home with a dad who loved Jesus, yet struggled with anger, Hannah learned to believe that love had to be earned---and that being "not good enough" meant being rejected.
After giving her life to Jesus at 12, painful seasons made her question if God truly loved her. She walked away from her relationship with Him in high school, searching for worth in dating relationships.
But in college, Hannah re...
Why Does the Church Exist? | Ep. 4
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🔥 What if "Church" was never meant to be a building...but a people brought back to life by the power of God the Holy Spirit?
In this episode, Flower & Flame Podcast co-hosts Kalen, Hannah, and Savannah dive deeper into the "Why Church?" conversation---unpacking what it really means to be the ekklesia (the gathered people of God).
We open up about some of light-hearted and heartfelt our personal experiences in the "Big C" Church, walk through a quick flyover of Church history, and talk about what it means...
From Demonic Darkness to Gospel Deliverance: Nanette's Testimony | Ep. 3
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In this powerful testimony episode, Nanette shares her incredible journey from brokenness to freedom. Raised by two completely deaf parents, Nanette grew up navigating a world of silence and struggle. Despite being baptized as a child, she turned to relationships, drugs, and the occult, searching for love, power, and significance.
But when her life became unbearable, Nanette chose to return to Jesus. After meeting and being discipled by a faithful couple, she learned to read and cherish the Scriptures. Through this relationship and the power of intercessory prayer, Nanette experienced complete delive...
What Does "Church" Mean? | Ep. 2
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Episode 2: What Does "Church" Mean?
Welcome to Flower & Flame! 💐🔥 In this convo, your co-hosts Kalen, Hannah, and Savannah sit down to share the heart + vision behind this podcast and dive into the real meaning of “Church.”
💭 Spoiler: It’s not just a building. The "Church" = the body of believers who gather in unity to shine Jesus’ light in a dark world + carry His Spirit wherever we go.
Together we unpack:
🌿 Why Flower & Flame was born
🌿 The Church as God’s chosen dwelling place
🌿 How 1 Peter 1:13–2:10 sh...
From Skeptical Scientist to Friend of Jesus: Kalen's Testimony | Ep. 1
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***SO SO SORRY for accidentally including the part where Savannah's alarm goes off (1:00:53 - 1:01:14)---go ahead and skip that part! We forgot to edit it out 🤦♀😂 (OOPS) This is obviously our floppy, practice pancake, y'all 😂 We're still new to this whole YouTube podcast thing!!! Thanks for your grace! 💕 Stay tuned with us as we grow and get better---and (hopefully very soon) become proficient at making really good pancakes 🥞😉***
Welcome to our very first episode of flower & flame!!! 🥳
In this episode, co-host, Kalen, opens up about her journey from doubt to surrender. Growing up surrounded by Christ...
