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In this episode of flower & flame, our friend (and social media manager!), Laine, shares her story of growing up in church, loving Jesus from a young age, and eventually realizing that knowing about God isn't the same as knowing His heart. After her parents' divorce, Laine began tying her worth to belonging and performance---trying to be "good enough" to secure love.

In college, through a Christian campus ministry and a close-knit women's Bible study, Laine started to confront the fear of losing love that she'd had for years. As self-condemnation tightened its grip, Jesus met her in the middle of her pain and enlightened the reality of the Gospel: His love is based on what He has done for her, not what she can do for Him.

Though still in process, Laine now clings to the promise of Romans 8:1---that there is no condemnation for whose who are in Christ Jesus! And almost as important, Laine will tell you that choosing the hard that God offers is ALWAYS better than choosing the hard the world gives 🤍

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📧 E-mail: hrywildflower@gmail.com

🎼 CREDITS

[Intro/Outro Music]

Artist: Xyck

💪 OUR TEAM

"B"---Executive Producer

Xyck---Videographer/Producer/Composer

Laine Christopher---Social Media Manager

Wildflower Women's Bible Study---Best Friends/Cheerleaders/Prayer Warriors/Comrades in Christ

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In this episode of flower & flame, we talk about why committing to a local church still matters---especially in the 2020s. Building on our last conversation about covenant, we explore how intimacy with Jesus grows through consistency, just like in any meaningful relationship.

We unpack why so many Christians are opting out of church today, and why choosing to be an active participant of a local church is actually a wise and spiritually-forming decision. The local church is where believers experience oneness of the Bride of Christ, learn how to serve, get wise counsel, practice forgiveness, and build real relationships with people who think differently than we do.

Our unity as believers doesn't just shape us---it shows the watching world Who Jesus is and how deeply He loves them 🤍

🤝 CONNECT WITH US

📷 Instagram: / flowerandflamepodcast

📧 E-mail: hrywildflower@gmail.com

🎼 CREDITS

[Intro/Outro Music]

Artist: Xyck

💪 OUR TEAM

"B"---Executive Producer

Xyck---Videographer/Producer/Composer

Laine Christopher---Social Media Manager

Wildflower Women's Bible Study---Best Friends/Cheerleaders/Prayer Warriors/Comrades in Christ

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⚠️TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault, addiction, and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.

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💐🔥 What happens when faith is built on rules instead of relationship---and curiosity is met with shame instead of compassion? In this deeply honest episode of flower & flame, Savannah shares her testimony of loss, healing, and radical redemption.

Growing up in a military family and an extremely strict, religious environment, Savannah learned early that modesty, obedience, and rules were everything. Although she professed faith in Jesus at a young age, she began to question why the rules existed---questions that were not warmly welcomed. Instead of being discipled through this curiosity, Savannah was silenced.

Her pain started to turn into trauma in her early 20s when she was sexually assaulted in a relationship, turning to addiction to substances to cope. At her lowest, Savannah even considered taking her own life.

But God wasn't finished with her story.

The unexpected inspiration of friends, Savannah met a Biblical counselor who helped her process her trauma, confront her brokenness, and rediscover Jesus---her wonderful Savior Who deeply loves her.

This episode is for the girl who:

🌷 Feels crushed by religious pressure

🌷 Has walked through trauma or abuse

🌷 Is questioning religion, but still longing for Jesus

🌷 Wonders if healing is really possible for her As of the date of this episode release,

Savannah is now celebrating 4 YEARS OF SOBRIETY!!! She is living proof that Jesus doesn't just forgive---He transforms.

🤝 CONNECT WITH US

📷 Instagram: / flowerandflamepodcast

📧 E-mail: hrywildflower@gmail.com

🎼 CREDITS

[Intro/Outro Music]

Artist: Xyck

💪 OUR TEAM

"B"---Executive Producer

Xyck---Videographer/Producer/Composer

McKayla Blackstone---Production Assistant

Laine Christopher---Social Media Manager

Wildflower Women's Bible Study---Best Friends/Cheerleaders/Prayer Warriors/Comrades in Christ