Learn the Lesson Podcast

What do you do when life doesn't look like the picture you imagined? In this episode of Called to Bloom , we explore what it means to bloom even when the circumstances aren't ideal. It's easy to grow when everything is going well, but true spiritual maturity is revealed when we choose to trust God through disappointment, delays, and difficult seasons.  Drawing from Habakkuk 3:17–19...

Growth often requires pruning. In this episode, we discuss the painful but necessary process of releasing habits, relationships, mindsets, and distractions that limit spiritual growth. Just as a gardener prunes healthy branches to encourage even greater fruitfulness, God lovingly removes what hinders us from becoming all He has called us to be. Drawing from John 15:2 , we discover that pruning is...

In this episode, we explore what it means to feel hidden, overlooked, or delayed while God is actually planting you for growth. This episode encourages listeners to trust seasons of hidden growth and stop confusing silence with abandonment.

What happens when the passion dries up? When the assignment you once loved begins to feel routine, heavy, or emotionally distant? In “The Love Drought,” we explore how to reignite passion for your secular and/or spiritual calling when the initial excitement fades. This episode will help you recognize that a dry season doesn’t mean a dead calling—it may simply be an invitation to reconnect, refocus...

In this episode, we talk about what happens after the initial excitement of an assignment wears off and your commitment is tested. The question becomes: Will you stay when it’s no longer easy or exciting? This episode encourages you to build stamina, stay rooted, and honor the assignment—even when the joy fades.

In this episode, we step into the new year with intention—embracing rebirth through renewed goals, a transformed mindset, and the courage to evolve into who God is calling us to become. We discuss how to leave the old behind, realign your priorities, and invest in peace as a foundation for sustainable growth. This episode is an invitation to reset, refocus, and rebirth—moving forward with faith, c...

In this episode, we explore the difference between being broken and being broken-in —those early, uncomfortable stages of a developmental season where pressure, testing, and stretching are not meant to disqualify you but to prepare you for greater use. Just as tools and vessels are tested before being trusted elsewhere, God often allows us to be used early to refine our strength, reveal our weakne...

In this episode, we talk about the power of speaking with intention—knowing what to say and when to say it and having the boldness to stand firm in your truth. We explore how God equips us to speak with clarity and confidence while also guiding our words with wisdom and grace. This episode will empower you to speak boldly, wisely, and righteously—without apology.

In this episode, we dive into the real question behind every dream, sacrifice, and difficult decision: Is it worth it? As you enter a new season, we explore how to evaluate your goals through God’s perspective, align your ambition with His will, and trust that every step you take with Him leads to greater purpose.

This episode will open your eyes to some of the things that may weigh you down when taking on a new assignment or role in ministry, or in life. Make sure you are careful of what you put your name on, because once you sign your name, you own it!

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in life come when we step beyond what’s comfortable and into the unknown. This episode explores the courage it takes to take a leap of faith—whether in relationships, career, personal growth, or spiritual. It’s about embracing uncertainty, trusting God’s timing, and believing that even if you can’t see the whole path, each step forward is leading you exactly whe...

In this episode, we unpack what it means to “stand on business” from a Kingdom perspective. It’s about standing firm in your faith, honoring your calling, and living with integrity even when the world pushes back. We will discuss the different grounds you could be standing on, and what it means for your next season.  This isn’t just about business as usual — it’s about God’s business. Are you stan...

"Selfish + Grit-less" talks about the common spirit of selfishness that can combat our development of grit that allows us to take on life's challenges. 

Pilot episode for the new season of "Grit + Grace" on the Learn the Lessons Podcast.