Abide and Thrive Podcast

Drew and Kelsea talk about healthy ways to communicate in marriage. We ought to continue to have new goals of successful communication as time goes on and they model a number of ways this could play out.  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theabideandthrivepodcast?utm_source=qr Donate to Abide & Thrive:  http://theabideandthrivepodcast.com Support the show

Gerianne and Keisto Ontiveros are the kind of couple who make you grateful to know them. Their marriage is beautiful, their family is thriving, and their lives are marked by deep faith, intentional parenting, friendship, and a genuine love for Jesus. But it hasn’t always been that way. In this deeply honest conversation, they take us behind the curtain of the years that shaped them—family conflict...

The first half of the Ontiveros story took us into addiction, loss, betrayal, grief, and the years of brokenness that seemed impossible to escape. But this is where the story turns. In this episode, Gerianne and Keisto share what happened when they stopped trying to simply survive and began intentionally pursuing Jesus—and how encounter after encounter with the Lord began changing everything. From...

When swimming in content, even positive spiritual content, it's easy for subtle illusions to form: “I know this,” when I’ve really only heard it. In this conversation, Drew and Kelsea name that “false sense of wisdom,” where borrowed insight starts to feel like spiritual maturity, even though we haven’t had to steward it, suffer through it, or live it out when it costs something. When we mist...

How do you set healthy physical boundaries in dating or engagement without falling into shame or just making a list of rules? In this episode, we explore what Scripture teaches about physical boundaries and why they're meant to flow from a loving covenant with Jesus—not fear, guilt, or religious obligation.  Through 1 Thessalonians 4, we unpack how pursuing holiness is less about avoiding a l...

Drew and Kelsea have a deep conversation about true humility of the Kingdom verses lesser forms. They discuss how often times false humility leads to two different extremes: superiority or insecurity. If you are a disciple trying to keep in step with the Spirit and walk in accurate humility, this episode is for you! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theabideandthrivepodcast?utm_source=qr Donat...

In this episode, we revisit the wedding vows we spoke 12 years ago—reading them out loud and letting them measure the life we’ve actually lived. We talk candidly about the difficulties and trials we’ve faced, and what it’s taken to endure with tenderness, honesty, and grit. More than anything, we reflect on what it means to keep our word: to keep choosing each other and to keep giving one another...

Everything in creation has seasons, including humans. We discuss the ins and outs of the seasons - pruning and dormancy as well as bloom and harvest. We hope this episode equips you as you navigate your current season. A throwback to season 2! Drew and Kelsea originally released this episode on 10/16/24 and it's too good to not share again.  Donate to Abide & Thrive:  http://theabideandth...

This encore episode returns to the April 2025 release where Drew and Kelsea taught from Proverbs 2 to help listeners walk in wisdom and move with discernment. Want to partner with Abide & Thrive?   abide-and-thrive.org/donate

3 episodes re-released all in one place. The first is Kelsea asking Drew questions about his experience with lust from his single years. The second is both Drew and Kelsea discussing navigating lust within marriage, and how walking in step with the Spirit changes everything. The third is a conversation about how unprocessed or un-submitted emotions can be open doors for the enemy to attack with lu...

This encore episode is a throwback from March 2024 when Drew and Kelsea reflected on Psalm 1. They share the impact the scripture has had on their faith and aim to encourage others with the conversation. Become an Abide and Thrive supporter today! abide-and-thrive.org/donate

Encore Episodes are opportunities to re-listen to notable episodes previously released. Pages of Personal Growth is an episode where Drew and Kelsea share books that have shaped their faith. This listen isn't just for readers; it's for anyone looking for comfort, wisdom, or an opportunity to deepen relationship with God. Fervent by Priscilla Shirer Awaken A Better You by BJ Thompson Who Ar...

Drew and Kelsea talk about how they have grown in faith and marriage over the past 11 years. They share what started out lacking and has become strong, and what began strong and only has grown stronger with time. Donate to Abide and Thrive here: abide-and-thrive.org/donate

Drew and Kelsea ask each other a variety of questions, some fun and lighthearted, and others deep and serious. This is a great way to get to know them better! It's also a model for others to emulate in their relationships, romantic or not. If you would like to donate to the Abide and Thrive podcast, you have the opportunity to give here: abide-and-thrive.org/donate

Drew and Kelsea reflect on the parable Jesus tells in Matthew 20. They talk about Kingdom principles and how the Lord is continually growing their hearts through this scripture. Support for this episode comes from https://wagnersportschiropractic.com Donate to Abide & Thrive abide-and-thrive.org/donate

Drew and Kelsea re-release 3 episodes pertaining to singleness all in one brand new, lengthy recording. We hope this edifies and encourages our single friends, and shines wisdom to those who aren't. Donate to the Abide & Thrive Podcast here: abide-and-thrive.org/donate

Drew and Kelsea discuss having Christ-like communication amid conflict, tiredness, stress, and trial. Donate to Abide & Thrive abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support for this episode comes from https://wagnersportschiropractic.com

Drew and Kelsea share a number of conversations to discuss before a couple gets married. The point here isn't necessarily fishing for red flags, but rather building covenantal commitment. This content is also beneficial for those who have already said "I do" to check in with their spouse for continued marital health. Donate to Abide and Thrive abide-and-thrive.org/donate

Drew and Kelsea answer the following questions about break ups: - How do I break up well?  - How do I be friends post-break up?  - What do we do when we are the one initiating the break up, but the other person isn’t hearing it?  - Is it wrong to break up if there isn’t a sin issue or relationship problem?  - How do I break up without hurting them?  - How do we not re-catch feelings when we break...

Drew and Kelsea help listeners learn how to discern for themselves the ever-popular dating questions of "are they right for me?" and "is this person the one?" by providing a list of questions to sort through and examine with The Lord.

In this episode, Drew and Kelsea answer the following questions about dating: When is the right age to start a relationship? What is dating supposed to look like for a teenager? What is dating supposed to look like for a college student? Donate to this podcast https://abide-and-thrive.org Support for this episode comes from https://share.google/407sn3J7qngQDFAMB

Drew and Kelsea discuss 2 Corinthians 9:8 and explore how we can abound in every good work. The lens, as always, is discipleship and relationships. Donate to this podcast https://abide-and-thrive.org Support for this episode comes from https://share.google/UvXl9zW2HrWjDmEiu

This episode is dedicated to the season of marriage engagements. Drew and Kelsea reflect on their own experience while engaged, and also share wisdom they have gained over the years since. Donate to Abide & Thrive at abide-and-thrive.org/donate Support for this episode comes from wagnersportschiropractic.com

Kelsea asks Drew questions about his journey with humility. He reflects on both pride and insecurity, and how they are actually linked. Center by Bethel Music (I mistakenly said UPPERROOM in the episode) & Abbie Gamboa  https://youtu.be/ZKSXhpAi3RE?si=BaUvJZgc8kL6FA4Z Unoffendable by Brant Hansen  https://share.google/cbt6Ngh3dvdzoWAHl Donate to this podcast here abide-and-thrive.org/donate Su...

In this episode Drew and Kelsea discuss the highly underrated state of being in relationship known as gentleness. They talk about how pivotal it has been in their relationship over the years, explaining how things have been with and without gentleness, signs it is present, and how to cultivate more of it. Donate to the ministry of Abide & Thrive here https://abide-and-thrive.org Support for th...