BLOOM the Podcast
A show dedicated to cultivating biblical discernment and thoughtful reflection across every facet of the Christian journey—from Scripture study and relationships to navigating societal and cultural dynamics, and everything in between. With grace, humility, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we invite you to join us in conversations that seek truth and clarity in all the places the Lord leads us. We hope this show encourages and inspires you along the way.
Episodes
92 episodes
S4 E4: Social Media Theologians
In this episode, we look at the real challenges of creating meaningful content in a digital landscape overflowing with voices, opinions, and algorithms. With so much already out there, how do we stay faithful, original, and grounded?We will...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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37:35
What have we Learned?! (Debate Review Conclusion)
We’ve spent two episodes unpacking the Cliff/Stuart vs. Orthodox debate—there was a lot said and a lot to take in. In this episode, I want to shift gears and explore how we apply what we've discussed, and why this issue matters so deeply.Cu...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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42:11
S4 E2: Scripture, Sacraments and Authority Claims (Debate Review: Knetchle vs Orthodox) PT.2
On the last episode we dove into this debate and looked at some of the claims made by the EO/Oriental Orthodox. We evaluated some responses and defenses against claims like, universal agreement among church fathers and newness of sacramental be...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:06:53
S4 E1: Gospel Lines, Salvific Sacraments and more! (Debate Review: Knetchle vs Orthodox)
Welcome back everyone! In the first episode of this brand new season we are going to be interacting with Stuart and Cliff Knetchle as they speak with an Oriental/Eastern Orthodox student. Most people who have watched this video believe that the...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:07:43
S3 E10: God letting bad things happen?!?!
Welcome back to your favorited christian talk show! Today we interact with a commenter from a previous episode who says he cant believe in a god that allows bad things to happen. This is a common question and one we all have to deal with on som...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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37:27
S3 E9: Answering YOUR Spicy Questions!
Today we more or less wrap up our spicy questions series and no better way to end our fun time then answering your very own questions! You guys really came through with the heat so I hope you enjoy my answers!
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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43:13
S3 E8: Spicy Questions for the Boys PT.2
And just like that we are back in the hot seat answering/reacting to spicy questions for the boys. This one is no different then the first, so if you enjoy spicy questions and just as spicy takes you will enjoy this episode!
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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47:49
S3 E7: Spicy Questions for the Boys PT.1
We are back with a banger! Today I answer some questions and react to video all about questions girls are too scared to ask us boys! I point out some things that I see and things that are important between the genders as well some harsh r...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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42:02
S3 E6 - Dont Call It a Comeback
I know! Ive been gone for quite some time. My life has turned itself on its head since I uploaded last and in todays episode I plan to give you the cliff notes on what has all gone down and what you can expect from the show moving forward! Afte...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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31:19
S3 E5: Academia Killing the Leadership
Everyone loves to gain knowledge and learn about scripture and other fun topics, but does learning about the bible from the seminary or getting a biblical counseling certificate mean you are more qualified than the next? What does Scriptu...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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42:17
S3 E4: The Worlds Infiltration on Marriage
Marriage is an institution given to us from God to represent his Glory and his union with us. However, we have let our guard down and the world has walked in with ease creating havoc and ruining our view of marriage for, within. Today we break ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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41:05
S3 E3: cRiSiS mAsCuLiNiTy @vice
It only seemed right to follow up on episode one of this season and really drill in on how much masculinity has been ruined by new emotional and egalitarian ideals housed in the feminism movement. The church is not exempt either and we cover al...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:13:54
S3 E2: The Lies of Self Love W/ Aiden Lee
Have you heard the advice of the world to love yourself when you're down and to just be you In all your flaws cause that is what will make you happy? Well, as most of us know from experience, that is a lie and only leads to more sadness. On tod...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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46:02
S3 E1: Donovan is an ANTI FEMINIST!?!?! @Jubileemedia #middleground
SEASON 3 is HERE! And we are starting off hot with a breakdown of a very controversial debate I was a part of on jubilee media. The bible has plenty to say about men's and women's roles on earth and Feminism is a direct affront to those roles. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:18:52
S2 E30: Sex and the Gospel W/ Hannah Carmichael - SEASON FINALE
Saying the word SEX in most Christian circles will usually get you a host of uncomfortable faces along with the tension you can cut with a butter knife.It is one of Gods great gifts to mankind but the church has such a hard time addre...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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56:31
S2 E29: TABOO Christians! W/ Aiden Lee
Christians must walk the line between liberalism and legalism constantly. Often times its is a simple difference in understanding the scripture. But there are often times rules that get made for various activities that we call "good" or "bad". ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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1:16:35
S2 E28: Abortion, Roe V Wade and MORE! W/ Rebekah Smith
A serious topic in our circles but one that lacks depth when spoken about by most. We are honored today to have Rebekah Smith on our show today, who is a Ultrasound Technician to provide some amazing information as well as gospel truths regardi...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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1:07:58
S2 E27: Mental Health Crisis
Mental Health is not a widely accepted term in most christian communities. But why? What about this term sets us off? Well on todays episode we want to talk about how christians can live in response to mental health culture and how to treat it ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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46:59
S2 E26: Dating Culture Hang Ups W/ Connor Durkin
There are a million and one reasons why people cant seem to find meaningful relationships inside of the church and there a multiple factors to the equation. ON todays show, we have a special guest to help us walk through fair few of those facto...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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56:07
S2 E25: Q & A
Who doesnt love a good Q&A?? Today we answer your questions to the best of our abilities. You guys came through so hope you enjoy, and if you didnt hear your question answered, we will be sure to do another!
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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56:47
S2 E24: What Is Men's Modesty??
Mens Modesty... Ever heard of it? We often talk about how modesty applies to women and the ways they can help their brothers fight the fight of sexual sin and lust, but who is addressing the men about how they conduct themselves to help their s...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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56:26
S2 E23: This movement is TOXIC!
When we say we say we are for traditional values, THIS is NOT what we mean. On todays episode we take a dive into the "Trad Community" a community that is growing quite quickly and doing lots of damage along the way. We want to highlight ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:02:25
S2 E22: What is Really Delaying Marriage?!
Marriage rates are declining and marriage ages are rising. But why? On todays episode we talk about what we believe to be a key player in keeping the youth isolated and without relationships. Join the convo!Last weeks Episode -
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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55:07
S2 E21: What are you looking for in your church?
Searching for a church can be very difficult. With the pressures of there being a million churches in your zip code, a host of denominations and a variety of different church cultures it can become quite the task. On todays episode we are...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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33:56
S2 E20: Christians in Isolation
Isolation is a hard thing to feel especially when youre in your own church. More people than we often think are actually experiencing isolation in one form or another. Some of it is self inflicted and some of it is a real problem with todays so...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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31:59