Flourish Podcast with Penny Tucci

We get to partner with God and invest in His beloved people. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about MENTORING. Mentoring is more than giving advice; it’s sharing what we’ve learned while also modeling it with our lives. It means being present, listening well, building trust, and intentionally pursuing relationship. So many people need a voice of wisdom and someone in their corn...

We all need close friendships—people we can share our deepest thoughts, struggles, and joys with. Whether in leadership or everyday life, good friendships don’t just happen; they require us to be open, intentional, and willing to pursue others. How can we become the kind of friend we hope to have? For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

God wants us all to be leaders. In this episode of the Flourish podcast we are pulling one from the archives: WHAT DOES LEADERSHIP LOOK LIKE? We are the people that God put on this earth to look like Him, to act like Him, to leave behind His fragrance. That’s leadership. What fragrance are you leaving behind when you interact with someone? For more information on Flourish or to join our community...

God does intervene in the lives of His children. Today, Penny shares God Will Take Care of You, using a recent testimony from her own life to show how she practically walked out this belief. We can trust that we have a Father who is always looking out for us and whose mercy often spares us from what we deserve. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.c...

We can't honor people at the expense of excusing what God calls us to judge. In light of recent public falls of ministers who led without accountability, Penny challenges us to examine how comfortable we've become with validating sin and how quick we are to forget Jesus' call to repentance. Rather than measuring by the world's shifting standards, let's hold ourselves and one another to the unchang...

“If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.” -Ronald Reagan. Today, Penny concludes the conversation on Our Genuine Heritage as a Nation. God's hand has been on this nation in a marvelous way. But as we forget the role God has played in our history and remove Him from our national life, we begin to lose our way. Looking back at our heritage isn't about...

“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...