The Fruit to Flourish Podcast: Recent Episodes
Emily Outen
Join me on the Fruit to Flourish podcast where we encourage women to be rooted in the Holy Spirit and grow in their relationship with God. In each episode, you will hear sound, biblical truth without frills but with a sprinkle of humor and a lot of relatable stories.
This week I talk about a few areas in my prayer life where I am growing. I reference the book A Praying Life by Paul Miller - I recommend you grab your own copy!
This week we talk about idols and how to begin cutting them out!
I challenge you to slowly read through Psalm 119 and let your heart be changed by the way the psalmist desires the Lord.
Hey ya'll! It's so good to be back with ya'll after a couple of months off!
I am really looking forward to this season of the podcast. In today's episode, I will share some life updates, a lesson in my 20s, and the road map for where we're headed this season.
I will be taking a break from weekly episodes until August - until then I hope you enjoy these resources for reading and listening!
Please email me at fruittoflourish@gmail.com with any prayer requests or topic suggestions.
Book Recommendations:
Through The Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot
Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose
What Are You Going to Do With Your Life? by J.D. Greear
The Long Walk Homeby Matt Carter
The Excellent Wifeby Martha Peace
Podcast Recommendations:
For The Gospel Podcast with Costi Hinn
The Elisabeth Elliot Podcast
Ask Pastor John
Have you been guilty of believing you can name it and claim?
Let's dig into why this belief goes against scripture!
Resources:
https://www.gotquestions.org/name-it-claim-it.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/Word-Faith.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQkQTri1hyo&ab_channel=InTouchMinistries
1 John 5:14-15
And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.
2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Are you on a journey to "find yourself"? Stop looking in all the wrong places!
Today we talk through who God says we are - It's the only identity we need.
Child of God // 1 John 3:1, John 1:12-13, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18,
Chosen // Ephesians 1:4-6, ! Thesselonians 1:4, 2:13
Valuable // I am His workmanship Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1:26-27, 5:1, 9:6, James 3:9
Redeemed // 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ephesians 1:7, Galatians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 John 1:9
A New Person in Christ // 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 2:19, Philippians 4:21
His friend // John 15:15
His Ambassador // 2 Corinthians 5:20, Ephesians 5:20, Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:8, Matthew 28:19
A Member of Christ's body // Ephesians 3:6, 5:30, john 15:1-10, Romans 6:4-6, Ephesians 2:6, Galatians 4:7, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:17, Philippians 2:6
Exceedingly loved // Romans 5:8, Romans 8:31-39, John 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:4-5
Trigger Warning
In today's episode, my guest shares her experience with miscarriage and stillbirth. If this is something that you are still healing from or feel you may be triggered by the conversation I recommend skipping this episode and coming back to it later when you're in a place to listen.
I know you're going to be so encouraged by the hope that she shares through her story.
Glad to be back with ya'll this week after taking a week off last week!
Today we dive into the famous saying "God won't give us more than we can handle"... Are you guilty of believing this?
The answer to this question might surprise you!
2 Corinthians 1:3-10
2 Corinthians 11
Psalm 121:7
Matthew 6:13
John 16:33
Romans 8:37
Matthew 28:20
Today we're talking about how to grow spiritually when you feel stuck. This is not by any means an exhaustive list but they are things that have helped my growth over the last few months.
To Grow Spiritually:
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Dig into the Word yourself
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Get Accountability for your sin struggles
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Find 2-3 women who are committed to growing in their faith
Scripture mentioned:
Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O Lord, God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
2 Timothy 3:16
And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. Matthew 5:30
Brothers,[a] if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Galatians 6:1
Resources:
Chronological study Bible: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1414359934/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_J7HC9YKP608WD9JHBHEN
The Bible Recap reading plan: http://www.thebiblerecap.com/
This week we're taking a look at how entitlement keeps us from going deeper with God.
- Entitlement breeds discontentment & jealousy
- Entitlement positions yourself above God
How to Fight the Entitlement Mentality and Deny Yourself Daily
- Practice thankfulness // meditate on God's goodness
- Walk with the Holy Spirit. He will refine you!
Scripture mentioned:
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus. Romans 6:23
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9
And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever. 1 John 2:17
If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24
That he came so that we could live life abundantly. John 10:10
Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask or think, according to the power at work within us. Ephesians 3:20
Finally, brothers, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:6-8
In today's episode, we jump super quickly into obedience. It's been a major theme in my life recently and I felt I needed to share it here.
We could literally talk for hours about the importance of it but since you and I don't have hours and hours to do that... here's a quick-start episode to get you thinking about your own obedience to the Lord.
Verses mentioned:
Luke 6:32-33, "if you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners love those who love them! And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!"
2 Corinthians 5:10, "For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body."
Revelation 22:12, "Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds."
Characteristics of a Christian (the Beautitudes) from Matthew 5:
- poor in spirit: recognizing our desperate need for God
- we are to mourn or grieve over our sin
- to be meek: a form of submission and humility
- hunger and thirst for righteousness: our right relationship with God
- merciful: not giving people what they do deserve
- pure in heart: this is about a heart change, when we become believers we are given a new heart.
- peacemakers: someone who desires for everyone to make peace with God
- persecuted: as Christians, we will be persecuted for our faith just as Jesus was persecuted when he was on earth. but through this, we are blessed.
My personal favorite resources for Bible study:
For guided studies: https://thedailygraceco.com/
For questions you may have about scripture: https://www.gotquestions.org/
For commentary on what you read (i recommend downloading the Enduring Word app in your app store: https://enduringword.com/
This week I'm sharing how Christ has changed my life. Next week we'll get back to debunking lies with scripture!
**Today's episode is mildly graphic as we discuss the crucifixion of Jesus. If you have small ears around I recommend listening with headphones or when you can be alone.
This is the final installment of the You Are Not Enough series and we tie up why this is true. We will cover the death and resurrection of Jesus.
Scripture referenced:
Matthew 26-28
Additional resources:
https://www.gotquestions.org/harmony-Gospels.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/trials-of-Jesus.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/crucifixion.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/temple-veil-torn.html
This is part 2 of our You Are Not Enough series. Today we'll be covering the prophecies of Jesus' first coming, His Birth, and His ministry.
As I mentioned at the top of the podcast I have included all of the scripture references as well as the sites I use for research on this episode.
Prophecies of Jesus coming (not a full list):
- Genesis 3:15
- 2 Samuel 7:8-16
- isaiah 7:14
- Micah 5:2
- Isaiah 9:6
- Malachi 3:1
- Jeremiah 23:5
- Genesis 49:10
The battle against evil:
Ephesians 6:12
The Story of Jesus at the temple:
Luke 2:41-52
An Angel appears to Mary the mother of Jesus:
Luke 1:28-35
Jesus is the son of God:
Hebrews 1:3
Colossians 2:9
Jesus ministry:
During this ministry he was Baptized (Mt. 3:13-17)
He was tempted in the wilderness (4:1-2)
His preaching ministry began (Mt. 4:17)
He called His first disciples (John 1:35-51)
Performed miracles (John 2:1-11)
Online resources:
https://www.gotquestions.org/miracles-of-Jesus.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/crush-head-bruise-heel.html
https://www.gotquestions.org/length-Jesus-ministry.html
Thank you for listening to the first episode of the Fruit to Flourish podcast. I am THRILLED that you're here!
As promised, we will be digging into scripture to correct the lies we hear from modern culture.
Join me next week as we jump into Galatians 5 and start the first series: Unpopular Truth: You are not enough
If you have questions, suggestions, or prayer requests please email me at fruittoflourish@gmail.com
and come be my friend over on instagram at @theemilyouten
We hear it all the time, especially if you're scrolling social media: you're enough. And sure, you are by the world's standards. but we aren't looking at this from the world's view. We're taking this simple statement and looking at it from a kingdom perspective.
We're going to see why this is a lie to keep us on the hustling path we all seem to be on.
In today's episode we begin to dissect Galatians 5:1-6 asking 4 separate questions:
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What's the context of these verses?
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Who is Paul?
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What is the law?
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Why did they need the law?
Scriptures referenced:
Galatians 5:1-6 NLT
Acts 9, the conversion of Saul to Paul and his encounter with Jesus.
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