Flourish Podcast with Penny Tucci

“Increase my faith in the sweet promises of the Gospel.” -George Washington. Today, Penny continues the conversation on Our Genuine Heritage as a Nation. As we examine our nation’s beginnings, we find God and Christianity intermingled with many who served in government during the formative days of our country. Although founded by fallible men, they understood their need for the Lord and His divine...

“The heritage of the past is the seed that brings forth the harvest of the future.” Today, Penny Tucci begins a conversation on Our Genuine Heritage as a Nation. It is important to understand what has gone before us. So much of the foundation of our Christian faith has been erased from our nation’s history, making it all the more important to rediscover the people, events, and convictions that hel...

Today, guest podcasters Dawn and Pastor Tim Quintrell continue their conversation on Five Things That Will Put Your Marriage in a Ditch. In this episode, they unpack the final three areas that can quietly damage a marriage: keeping a scorecard of unforgiveness, failing to function in our God-given roles, and neglecting intentional connection. Healthy marriages require forgiveness, a willingness to...

Everyone has struggles in marriage. What matters is how you confront and work through those struggles. Today, guest podcasters Dawn and Pastor Tim Quintrell join us for a practical and honest conversation on Five Things That Will Put Your Marriage in a Ditch. In this episode, they unpack the first two areas that can quietly pull a marriage off course: when our relationship with God is no longer ou...

We all have frailties in our lives. Often, we ignore them because we’re too busy, think they’re too small, too painful, or because pride, shame, and fear keep us from facing them. But we must be willing to place ourselves before the Lord to be healed. When we do, we become those oaks of righteousness that bring glory to God and restoration to others. For more information on Flourish or to join our...

"I will fight and not let discouragement win the day." -Penny Tucci. All of us have to fight for what we know—what God has shown and taught us. He has been beyond faithful. When discouraging thoughts swirl, will you choose the Truth you know over what you feel? For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

God defines His glory as His goodness. When we lose sight of Him according to His own description—His lovingkindness, mercy, and compassion—we do so to our own detriment. But when we forget, we can look up, and be reminded of His smile over us and His immense goodness. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

You will never move out of personal misery into a healthier place if you’re locked in perpetual self-pity. Let go of what is behind and go after what is ahead. Pursue Him. Don’t surrender. Don’t quit. Strive to enter into His rest. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

God is a relational genius and I am His apprentice. It’s important to understand that needing the Lord desperately is a good thing, and our willingness to live there determines our ability to influence others on His behalf. God has a settled place of quiet and safety for you. As you remain close to Him, you become His mouthpiece, able to speak on His behalf because you know Him, His ways, and His...

Unity is created by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, and intent on one purpose. Without this, a team ultimately becomes ineffective. Unity doesn’t just happen; it requires intentionality and commitment. Ask the Lord, “What does my role look like in bringing unity to this situation?” For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlo...

Our relationship with our grown children should be marked by restoration, life, and peace. In this episode of the Flourish podcast (Our Relationship with Grown kids), Penny talks about how we can approach this through the acronym RESTORE: Respect their autonomy and ability to govern themselves. Embrace them wholeheartedly. Speak affirmation over their lives. Tenderness in your voice and kindness i...

Often, in our effort to be fruitful, we forget to slow down and notice the beauty and the miraculous all around us. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about ENJOYING LIFE. Take time to remember God's ability, His love, His compassion, and His strength to change us, as well as His desire for us to enjoy the life He’s given. Slow down and enjoy the wonder, the awe, and the miracles...

What fragrant do you leave behind? In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about FRIENDSHIP. Is there room in your heart for others? When we know that we are truly loved by God, we can love fearlessly and have genuine, faithful friendships. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

We have to genuinely pursue God. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about what it means to be a friend of God. Intimate friendship with Jesus isn’t automatic—it grows out of trusting and obeying Him. That means obeying immediately, obeying even when it doesn’t make sense, obeying when there’s no visible personal gain, obeying despite potential pain, and obeying all the way to com...

Do you mingle kindness with truth when you bring correction to someone? In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about seeking and pursuing peace. Maintaining peace takes active, deliberate effort. It isn’t passive—it requires intentional actions that often include forgiveness and accountability. Relationships should be one of the greatest areas of growth in our lives. Within those rel...

"Our family traditions have created a beautiful sense of stability in the midst of whatever is going on around us."--Penny Tucci. As we enter this Christmas season, Penny encourages us that, no matter the challenges we face, we should pursue the things that lead to peace and build others up. This is a time to lean into the nearness of God, cherish family traditions, and connect with the...

Forgiveness is a recurring challenge—and a recurring call—in our lives. How healthy is your heart? Is there anything seething beneath the surface? In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny gives a FORGIVENESS REFRESHER. When we hold onto unforgiveness, our capacity to love is hindered. We need to be honest and relentless in pursuing forgiveness. God wants us to go deeper and face the heart is...

Often, when we make the right choice, our feelings will follow—rather than letting our feelings lead us. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, special guest Rachel Bimber shares insights on health and wellness from a Christian perspective. Start with small changes. Pick the most important next step. Once you’re consistent with that, make another change. Build rhythms that are predictable and su...

We can honor God with our bodies so we can live with freedom and strength for our callings. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, special guest Rachel Bimber shares about health and wellness from a Christian perspective. She reminds us that it’s about stewardship, discipline, preparation for our calling, and seeing our bodies as a gift from God. It’s not about chasing perfection—it’s about livi...

Be careful not to assume just because you feel something. In this episode of the Flourish Podcast, Penny talks with her daughters-in-law about how to build strong, healthy relationships with your in-laws—supporting, encouraging, and championing them, seeing the best in them, being quick to forgive, seeking out their wisdom and insight, and treating them like your own family. For more information o...

“There are times when we have to give the Holy Spirit room to do what only He can do.”—Penny Tucci We need to be a place of kindness and truth for our kids. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about Pursuing Our Adult Children, pt1. She reminds us that truth doesn’t have to be forced. It can be demonstrated by our life, attitude, choices, the fragment we leave behind. For more inf...

When Jesus knelt to wash the feet of sinful men, He modeled honor. We honor others out of honor for God. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, our special guest Joan Crombie continues the conversation on walking in honor. Honoring those who aren’t naturally honorable requires us to die to self, because it doesn’t come naturally—but you cannot truly show honor without first forgiving them. For m...

“In the midst of grief, something has started to shift.”—Penny Tucci Today, Penny shares her heart and asks some thought-provoking questions in light of the murder of Charlie Kirk. Has our desire to be tolerant, kind, and embracing weakened our voice to some degree? Have we taken it so far that we have become passive? Are we so caught up in our day-to-day affairs that we have forgotten we are sold...

Honor communicates an attitude that shapes how we relate to others. God is after the atmosphere that honor creates in a home. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, our special guest Joan Crombie talks about walking in honor. Honor calls us to obedience with the right heart, encourages a willingness to listen and receive from others, values instruction and advice, and, as the family ages togethe...

Pursuing the Lord doesn’t happen passively, but takes intentional action. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, we pulled one from the archieves where Penny talks about LEGITIMATELY PURSUING GOD. Sometimes we think that hearing from God should happen without consistent pursuit. How will we ever know His voice if we don’t look at His Word? We have to pursue God’s Word. For more information on Fl...