Bloom Talks

Paige sits with Mary Ellen as she shares her redemption story, marking the ways Jesus has shown up for her during job transitions and navigating the many roles a woman has throughout her lifetime. You will be blessed by this episode! Listen in this week!

Pastor Paige lets us in on her thoughts about the material and content for this year's summer study. She also has some fun announcements in this episode about the book she is releasing this summer and the ways God has shown her so many beautiful things about women in the Bible who had big dreams and big callings on their lives-- just as we do! You don't want to miss this great sneak peak...

Young moms-- this episode will bless you in so many ways! Seasoned moms-- this episode will remind you of the great purpose we all have in mothering and even being spiritual moms for those in our communities. Listen to Ashlea's wise words coming from such a beautiful, nurturing place in her heart.

Meet Mia, one of our worship leaders at Church on the Rock. She is a joy! In this episode she shares that in the most challenging time of her life so far, she began to invite others into her story. That invitation brought her out of isolation in her pain and into the light of compassion and healing. You won't want to miss this conversation!

Cynthia discusses how her personal life has changed from episode #1 to episode #165. She also mentions some favorite podcast interviews. Most importantly, Cynthia shares some specific ways she has grown and come to appreciate the inspirational stories of the women in our community! Listen in as Cynthia and Paige share some behind the scenes thoughts about Bloom Talks through the years!

Kalin shares her testimony of learning to trust God with every detail in her journey to motherhood. She shares openly with Paige and Cynthia about the ups and downs and many moments of disappointment and joy. Kalin and her husband Zach have been so compelled to help others who are dealing with the challenges of infertility, they birthed the non-profit postivetestimony.com.

As Paige and Cynthia opened this podcast episode, Pastor Paige prayed for maximum reach for the upcoming testimony. Be inspired to press in to your own longing to know God in prayer, as you listen to Raquel's words today.  In 2021, Raquel felt a shift in her relationship with Jesus.  She found God asking her to walk in obedience in prayer and service in ways that only He could know would supp...

LeighAnn's role as Communications Coordinator at the Lubbock Dream Center allows her to be a part of meeting others' needs in tangible ways with hope and dignity. Her own life is a dynamic example of how putting all our trust in Jesus allows us to taste His goodness, then share that goodness with many. Listen as Paige and Cynthia find out how LeighAnn finds joy even in the real challenge...

Join this empowering conversation as Paige and Cynthia hear from Monica about how her surrender to God became the catalyst to Him meeting her in unexpected places. . .like her sleep and dreams.  Monica encountered the presence and power of Jesus and His love. The overflow of her time in prayer and encounter has bubbled out and over into her role in intercessory prayer over our church.

Paige Allen sits down with Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about the power of our mornings! This is a fun and insightful conversation that just might inspire you to see the first hour of you day differently! Learn more about Jennifer here - https://jenniferdukeslee.com/ And pick up a copy of How to Love Your Morning Here: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9780764245527_how-to-love-your-morning

Katrina takes Paige and Cynthia on a treasure hunt during this episode. They discuss finding treasure, stewarding treasure, and sharing treasure! Listen until the end as Katrina shares when Jesus showed her how He sees us as His treasure!

Ashly shares with Paige and Cynthia about the very real challenges of being a single mom, working full time, pursuing Jesus, and raising teens.  Be inspired as Ashly shares about building strength while pressing in to her relationship with Jesus during times of wrestling with God's timing in her life.

Kelsea joins Paige and Cynthia to discuss her journey with saying YES to God in the big and small areas of life.  Kelsea shares how Jesus began to train her eye to see needs in her community, and then He called her family to begin meeting one of those needs! Their new non-profit, Sozo Solutions, began as a spark in her heart for helping people find affordable housing in the Lubbock community. What...

Brenna discusses all Jesus has taught her as she has faced the challenges of a chronic illness over the last 6 years. As she discusses this part of her life with Paige and Cynthia, she shares that Jesus knows what she is going through because nobody knows suffering better than Him.

Paige and Cynthia sit down with Jane Ann and get a little nostalgic.  Jane Ann is a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She is one of the pioneering members of Church on the Rock. As we get ready as a church to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of COTR, she recalls that Pastor Jackie was always looking ahead and leading forward.  As she spent time on staff at Church on the Rock in the e...

IF you have ever found yourself in the midst of a crisis moment or season with anxiety, let Serena's powerful testimony inspire and encourage you today.  Join Paige, Cynthia and Serena as they discuss how Jesus was with Serena through an immense mental and spiritual battle.  Wilderness seasons always seem too long, but God never leaves us. Serena gives tools for running through fear instead o...

From a traumatic childhood to being placed in a children's home, nothing could keep Erica away from the love of Christ.  Her children's home pastor became a trusted, Christ-like example of how life could be done differently.  Through every huge transition in her life, Jesus' love has met her. Listen to Erica's story and be inspired to live in such a way that Christ is magnified...

At almost 80 years old, Donna is full of joy and strength and tons of wisdom. You won't want to miss this episode! Paige, Cynthia and Donna explore what is has looked like for Donna to walk with Jesus for 7 decades, after starting her relationship with Jesus at age 9. Donna talks about the Holy Spirit ministering to her and being vital in all aspects of her life. She closes this episode by re...

Trace Redina's path with Pastor Paige and Cynthia as she walks us through her journey to Jesus.  Redina calls Lubbock home and has raised her family here. She loves those TX Tech Red Raiders, but her love for Jesus is what is most contagious. She learned to let prayer be the daily foundational habit of her life after watching her house parents in college model the power of spending time with...

Listen in as Paige and Cynthia talk with Caitlyn about breaking generational curses and walking in true freedom as a Christ follower from a young age. Caitlyn is an avid learner and has been hungry for God's Word most of her life.  To that precious Aunt that gave Caitlyn her first bible--look at the new legacy being created from that act of obedience and love.

Our favorite quote from Pastor Zephare during this episode is: "The reward will always be greater than the cost when we surrender to Jesus." Wow!  Zephare discusses being in the role of shepherd as the campus pastor at the Lubbock Dream Center. She also reflects on 34 years of marriage, mom-life and ministry. Don't miss the treasure of this episode.

Liz shares with Paige and Cynthia an incredible testimony of finding her anchors amidst several storms that came back to back in her life. She says the only way to hang on to what is true is: 1.) time in God's Word & prayer 2.)worship and 3.) staying connected in Christ-centered community. Through unexpected tragedy, infertility & fostering to adopt, and becoming a widow recently afte...

This conversation spans the early years of Misha's life with God and connects to her present season. Paige and Cynthia recognize the golden thread throughout Misha's testimony to be God helping her find her true team! Raised by parents who were both coaches, Misha's early relationships were often built around athletic performance and constant competition. As her story unfolds, Misha...

Paige and Cynthia are inspired by Angela's heart and fire and you will be too. This episode is full of wisdom and insight. Angela, a pastor's kid and university professor travels the world and is often in on watching the Lord provide locally and internationally as His followers walk in obedience to His voice. She talks about the current passion project she leads in Kenya, as well as the...

Paige, Cynthia and Danielle hope you dig into Ephesians 1:4 for yourself after listening in to this episode of Bloom Talks. Are you aware that Jesus chose you before the foundations of the earth were formed?  Let that sink in as you listen to Danielle's story of redemption, rescue and finding herself safely within the security of God's delight as His adopted Daughter. We are adopted not...