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"Gentleness does not exclude the need for discipline and training of our children."—Darlene Sinclair
Scripture tells parents to train and discipline their children. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, we have special guests Darlene Sinclair and some of her daughters discussing PARENTING, Training Young Ones. Discipline is kindness. Discipline is mercy. It is the mercy and kindness of God that leads us to repentance.
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Everyone, after they are fully trained, will BECOME like their teacher. (Luke 6:40)
God says, “I got you, but you must obey.” In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about GRACE FOR OBEDIENCE. Grace is God’s ability in our life, to love us well, to strengthen us, and to help us become more like Him. In order to be free, we have to respond to what we know and obey.
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“Home interprets Heaven. Home is Heaven for beginners.”—Charles Henry Parker
Home is not a reclusive and seclusive place. Home is meant to be an hope door. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, we have special guests Darlene Sinclair and some of her daughters discussing HOME being a hub of outreach. True hospitality is just sharing your life. Being in your home, observing family and marriage, can transform a life.
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What if people were smacked in the face of the scent of Heaven when they walked through our front door?
Your home is a powerful place of ministry. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, we have special guests Darlene Sinclair and some of her daughters discussing HOME being a place of refuge. We have the opportunity to invite the Kingdom of Heaven to dwell in the culture we are building in our homes.
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“I have never regretted seeking peace and pursuing a relationship.”—Penny Tucci
We are prone to self preservation and skewed perspective. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about APPRAISAL vs JUDGMENT. Being at peace with people is not going to come naturally. We have to learn how to do it.
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“People are not against you, they are just for themselves.”—Rick Paladin
We can’t allow ourselves to get cynical with people. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks with Natalie Paladin about being in ministry. Keeping your heart right towards people is not an option, especially when you are in ministry. Clinging to the Word and forgiving quickly are key.
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“The best habit that we formed was intentional family time.”—Natalie Paladin
How well we navigate loving our kids will point them to Christ. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks with Natalie Paladin about raising kids. Our kids need Jesus. We have to trust that He has a plan and it might not match our plan.
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"No matter what season of life or what was going on, we worked to stay connected."--Natalie Paladin
Jesus gave up His life for us; we should give up our life for others. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks with Natalie Paladin about marriage. Dying to self is key in marriage.
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“What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” —A. W. Tozer
God puts a high premium on what we think when we think about Him. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny asks the question WHO DO YOU SAY GOD IS? What you believe about God determines everything in your life. Scripture is the only way we can learn about Who God is, understand Him, learn how He wants us to live our lives, and have our life radically impacted by Truth.
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“We are to build the Kingdom in a future generation that we will never see.”
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, we have special guest, Darlene Sinclair. Darlene shares with us how God’s plan is to build the Kingdom generation after generation. He wants us to function in a healthy way in our current generation, in honoring the past generation, and in planning and preparing the way for the future generation.
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Fear will paralyze you, but faith will empower you.
Life is about so much more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s about making an impact. But it’s easy to focus on what we don’t have. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny asks the question: WHAT DO I HAVE? If God has called you to it, then He only requires what we have and what we have is adequate for the task.
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Leadership is more about responsibility than having authority or being in charge.
God wants us all to be leaders. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny answers the question: 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?
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When are we going to be brave enough to handle conflict in such a way that it doesn’t end in bitterness and separation, in gossip and offense? We have the power to influence. We can spread our offense to others and not only create a dynamic where we separate, but take many with us. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about RESOLVING CONFLICT. We can be brave to handle conflict in a way that brings restoration and unity.
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I remember God speaking to my heart and saying, “I’m going to give you a big family, and it’s going to be a major part of your ministry because I want people to understand how much I love people and love children.”—Penny Tucci
Today we have a special episode of the Flourish podcast. Pastor Keith Tucci recently had Penny on his Leadership in Context podcast. He was doing a series on the blessing of children and challenging us to not just passively think like the world. We thought our Flourish audience would enjoy hearing their conversation. Enjoy listening to this episode from Leadership in Context with Keith Tucci, Flourish edition!
The Blessing of Children—Our heart posture should be: Lord, You own me. My life has been purchased by You. You own my past that You have forgiven me of, You own my future and my destiny. What do you want for me?
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You can also listen to the first episodes of the Leadership in Context PROCREATION series on all major podcasting apps (including this one).
God will RUN towards our willingness to return and repent.
The mystery is understanding how grace and obedience work simultaneously in us as we are learning and growing in Him. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny reminds us that REPENTANCE IS MY FRIEND. Repentance is not a negative thing. It is part of our life in this fallen world. Don’t run from it; embrace it.
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We have a decision to fight and not let fear take over.
Do I really believe that I can trust God and not myself? In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about FIGHTING OR FEARING. We get to choose how we see God in the midst of our struggles and choices. When we choose to fully trust the Lord, to know that He is faithful, able, and capable in every area of our life, God will make us a minister and a mouthpiece on His behalf.
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God doesn’t want us speaking on His behalf if we believe the wrong thing about Him.
God is offering us a trade—all of our yucky stuff for His promises. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about TRADING OUR ASHES FOR HIS GLORY. If we have incorrect ideas or suspicions about His faithfulness, God will not endorse us as His mouthpiece. Obedience is a response to something we behold. We need to behold Him, get to know Who He is. We need to see it, seize it, and say it.
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God has given us precious and magnificent promises so that by those very promises we will become like Him.
God’s glory is contained in His resume. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about GOD’S DIVINE NATURE. As we behold the glory of the Lord, as we look and see His image and who He really is, it changes us and turns us into someone who is like Him.
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Vine Expository Dictionary defines the glory of God as “the character and ways of God as exhibited through Christ to and through believers.”
The glory of God is synonymous with His nature, His character, and His goodness. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about GOD’S RESUME. The key to beholding His glory is tied to understanding His heart, nature, and His intention for us. There is no other door of access that enable us to behold His glory.
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“The Lord asked me: ‘If your marriage was like your relationship with Me, would you be satisfied in your marriage?’”
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, we have special guest, Angela Shaw. Angela shares how she has found the fruit in intentional, consistent pursuit of nearness with God through time in the Word, prayer, and journaling.
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When we lose the heart of gratitude, we become critical.
We have a loving Father who we can rest in. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about gratefulness because of the lovingkindness of our Lord. She reminds us that we have a Father who takes care of us and our family and is our source of peace and joy and rest.
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“We are watching Acts 29 happen in Ukraine.”—Keith Tucci
Keith Tucci just got back from his 5th trip to Ukraine. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks to him about what God is doing and how you can help. The Lord called NRP to do what NRP does well, encourage leaders. NRP is focusing on ministering, encouraging, and equipping pastors and leaders who stayed when the war broke out. They stayed because people stayed. The gospel is moving in Ukraine and a whole region is being impacted.
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"Invest in every season, enjoy it, and give it all you have no matter what."--Susie Bashta
When we are faithful at one thing that God gives us to do, before we know it, He will give us more. In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks with Susie Bashta as she shares WORDS OF WISDOM.
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“Don’t let fear or insecurity stop you from being influential in the younger generation.” --Alyssa Archer
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny interviews Alyssa Archer about LOVING YOUNG PEOLE WELL. Young people are desiring connection and community, they just don’t always know how to do it. Reach out. Build relationship. Build equity. Be there for them
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"The biggest life’s lessons have been learned when things haven’t gone “right” or the way I thought it would be."--Marion Johnson
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny interviews Marion Johnson. Marion shares WORDS OF WISDOM from the perspective of a wife and mother to 8 children. Seasons come and go. Enjoy each one. The Lord will help you learn how to turn your weariness into joy and He will show you how to have FUN in the moment.
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We were formed as a nation dependent on God, His Word, and looked to His Word as our guiding principles.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about AMERICA'S DECLINE. The separation of Church and state was a phrase taken out of context from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson. The original intent of the founding fathers was to not have the church separated from the state. Instead they wanted God involved in state and state to stay out of the church thus giving the American people freedom of religion.
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“I went to the church and I fasted all day.” —George Washington, written in his diary on June 01, 1774
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about AMERICA'S CALLING. On the tip of the Washington Monument, it says, “Praise be to God.” On our coin, it says, “In God we trust.” In the Pledge of Allegiance, it says that we are “one nation under God.” In our inaugural oath, it says, “So help me God.” These were not accidents, these were done intentionally, for a purpose, as our country was founded on the precepts of Christianity and the understanding of the Word of God.
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“I believe this nation hungers for a spiritual revival. We who are privileged to be Americans have had a rendezvous with destiny since the founding of our nation began in 1630. Now a troubled and afflicted mankind looks to us, pleading for us to keep our rendezvous with destiny.” —Ronald Reagan
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about AMERICA'S RENDEZOUS WITH DESTINY. It is critical, as believers, for us to understand the lengths that God went to in order to create this nation for a specific purpose. The harvest of the future is prevented when we don’t understand the heritage of our past.
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"I wanted sold-out, Bible believing, devil chasing men of God so I sowed that in them." --Darnell Lodriguss, mom to a lead pastor, a worship pastor, and a youth pastor.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny has a conversation with Darnell Lodriguss. From the perspective of a SEASONED MOM, Darnell shares how raising her kids to love being in church, speaking vision over their lives, and sowing what she was want to reap led to not only one generation of godly kids, but a multiplying legacy of godliness.
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The Lord is fully engaged with His children, even when they don’t know Him yet.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about LOVING THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW HIM. The Lord is fully engaged with His children, even when they don’t know Him yet. Our job is to model His character, love them well, and influence them when the right opportunity comes.
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“The daily life of a Christian can be summed up in one word, receive.” —Watchman Nee
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny challenges NOT WANTING THE BLESSINGS OF GOD. When we learn how to live under His favor and we live desperate for His blessings, we are being infused by His nature and becoming more like Him. By choosing to let Him take care of us, and asking for the things we need and desire, we eliminate the need for the corrupt lust that tries to have our needs met apart from God.
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Fearless love is the greatest way to live.
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.
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The song in my heart leaves when I’m holding onto sin.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about GUARDING YOUR HEART. We have to put a watch in our hearts and not become comfortable with the clutter that can build up.
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“Learning to be content doesn’t mean you just sit back and do nothing.”—Vicky East
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny has a conversation with Vicky East about PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE. Vicky shares how she has found contentment in the waiting and learned how to live her life on purpose, for a purpose.
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"I wanted to hear Him tell me that it was going to be ok."--Karen Matteo
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny has a conversation with Karen Matteo about PERSEVERING AND LEADERSHIP. Karen shares about a a really hard season she has just been through. They also chat about trusting when we don’t understand, being content without giving up, staying the course, and how living well means dying everyday.
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Sometimes you just have to do things afraid.—Maddie Bell
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks with Maddie Bell, a worship leader at Victory Family Church in Pennsylvania. They have a GENERATIONAL EXCHANGE as they talk about the importance of life-giving community, pursuing relationships, influence, and learning from other generations.
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Pursuing the Lord doesn’t happen passively, but takes intentional action.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about LEGITIMATELY PURSUING GOD. Sometimes we think that hearing from God should happen without consistent pursuit. How will we ever know His voice if we don’t look at His Word? We have to pursue God’s Word.
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The most vital thing to me as a Christian is my willingness to believe God.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about ALWAYS BELIEVING. We are the only one who can take responsibility to remind ourselves that He is our true and faithful Father. Scripture promises us that if we return and give up the distrust, that He will give us a settled place of quiet and safety and He will use us to minister and be His mouthpiece. Remember His goodness and faithfulness and let that hold your heart close to Him.
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Children become discouraged when they think they cannot measure up.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks RAISING STEPFORD CHILDREN. Don’t drive your children to be stepford children that cannot live up to your standards. Make straight paths that demonstrate the character of God, not the willfulness of man.
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Fear is meant drive us away from our confidence in God’s goodness and faithfulness.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about DEALING WITH FEAR. We can rest in the fact that there is no fear in His perfect love. He is faithful and nothing will change that.
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Healing is not found in self-preservation and unforgiveness.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny continues talking about FORGIVENESS. Repentance is part of our life as a Christian. We need to have a willingness to look at sin in our life and confess it. Unforgiveness is one of those critical sins that we have to be on the lookout for.
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How many conversations have you heard or participated in that center on the wrong-doing of someone else?
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about FORGIVENESS. Human pride always wants to be right and find the other person guilty as charged. Forgiveness often needs to be more purposeful and definitive than we think.
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Learning to live under the extravagant love that the Father has lavished on us, empowers us to obey Him, to respond to Him without fear, and to love others well.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about learning how to define yourself as God defines you. When we surrender our life to Christ, everything about us changes. We exchange the old ideas of how we see ourselves for how He sees us.
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Seeing ourselves as insignificant, incapable, and small in light of God’s promise and His declaration of the opposite is not a virtue. It’s an enemy and God calls it sin.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny asks the question: AM I A GRASSHOPPER? We cannot get caught up in our own perspective and fear. One of the greatest things we do to please God is to look at His Word, look at what He says, and believe it to the point of obedience.
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Influence is a great privilege. It is a stewardship that we cannot take lightly.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny discusses a documentary she watched and how it is a good reminder that we must FACE OUR FRAILTIES. Jesus takes the care of His Church very seriously and we cannot take lightly our responsibility and role to take care of His Church. There is no room for us to overlook, bypass, or make excuses for not facing our frailties.
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Frailty and strength live together. One does not eliminate the other.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny starts a new series on FACING OUR FRAILTIES. She talks about how we need to pursue a plan of help and accountability for our frailties. Fight for your future. Fight for the destiny of God on your life.
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“Therefore, strengthen the hands that are weak and the knees that are feeble, and make straight paths for your feet, so that the limb which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather be healed.” —Hebrews 12:12-13
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny starts a new series on FACING OUR FRAILTIES. She shares how we have to face our frailities even when its painful. It's hard to move forward without looking back.
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To lead with integrity and authenticity, we have to face the frailties in our life.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny starts a new series on FACING OUR FRAILTIES. She shares how being too busy, or thinking that facing our frailties is too trivial, can hold us back from our mandate to bring hope and help people.
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The greatest secret to my sanity and perseverance can be found in Psalm 32:7-8, “You are my hiding place. You preserve me from trouble. You surround me with songs of deliverance. The Lord says, ‘I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go. I will counsel you with my eye upon you.’” God was my hiding place, my refuge, and surrounded me with songs of help and deliverance.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny shares some THOUGHTS ON PARENTING. She shares some practical principles she learned along the way as well as some humorous stories (including the one about a poor basketball that got caught up in a parenting moment that when awry). For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
The key to a pure conscience is to stay humble and be willing to expose the secrets of our heart.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about A PURE CONSCIENCE. There is a lifestyle of seeing together with Him, of staying close to Him and His Word, fighting with Him against wrong beliefs and attitudes and that equals maintaining a pure conscience. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
When I speak God’s word and His promise over my life, things turn around and I have a whole different perspective.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about Flourish 2023 and encourages us to daily draw near to God. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Accountability produces reliability.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about The 6 A's of INFLUENCE. She shares about how ACCOUNTABILITY creates a vehicle for influence.
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God’s dream requires a team. Jesus certainly thought that and if He, being God, needed a team, we might want to consider whether we need a team as well.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about The 6 A's of INFLUENCE. She shares about how ASSIGNMENTS creates a vehicle for influence.
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Those you train will do the same.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about The 6 A's of INFLUENCE. She shares about how APPRENTICESHIP creates a vehicle for influence.
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Affirmation overcomes hesitation.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about The 6 A's of INFLUENCE. She shares about how AFFIRMATION creates a vehicle for influence.
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Affection counteracts rejection.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about The 6 A's of INFLUENCE. She shares about how AFFECTION creates a vehicle for influence.
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You can’t impart without giving your heart and you can’t give your heart without paying attention.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about The 6 A's of INFLUENCE. She shares about how ATTENTION creates a vehicle for influence.
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“Vulnerability gave me the ability to see the potential in myself and be able to grow. With others, I’m able to express empathy, be loving, be kind, and be generous with mercy for them.” —Dawn Quintrell
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about Penny has a conversation with Dawn Quintrell on HEALTHY VULNERABILITY. When Dawn was growing up, vulnerability was frowned upon, and that carried over into her adult life. In this podcast, Dawn shares how she overcame those inhibitions and found beauty and freedom in vulnerability.
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Am I so concern about communicating the love of God to people that I forget the cost of discipleship?
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about how REPENTANCE MATTERS. Repentance is not an out-dated part of the gospel. It is a vital part of following Jesus. God challenges us to let go of our natural, sinful, self-dependent ways and fight for His blessing instead. When we do, He changes us and blesses us.
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"The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men (and women) who will be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about THE POWER OF HAVING A TEAM. Teams are invaluable. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
"Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and one is gold." —Penny’s mom
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP. Friendship is a posture of the heart. Friendships enrich our lives. Don’t shrink back from them. Be a good friend who loves deeply, who doesn’t fake it, and who loves from the center of who you are.
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Vulnerability makes us more human and more relatable to others.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about THE POWER OF VULNERABILITY. Humility and vulnerability are signs of a good leader, not weakness. When you are vulnerable with others in a discerning way, they don’t respect you less, but respect you more.
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“We know that peace is the condition under which mankind was meant to flourish. Yet peace does not exist of its own will. It depends on us, on our courage to build it and guard it and pass it on.” —Ronald Reagan
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about the power of pursuit. Peace in relationships are not an automatic thing. When we are willing to make them a priority and pursue them, they can bring us incredible joy and blessing.
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Unity in the local church is powerful. People feel safe within a church like that.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about the power of unity. We have to lead by example and instruction to create unity of one heart.
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People crave loyalty.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about the power of loyalty. Loyalty is foundational for building long-term, healthy relationships and it demonstrates strong character in someone. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Encouragement refreshes the heart of everyone and gives them courage.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about the power of encouragement. Sincere words of affirmation and encouragement draw from the traits that we see in a person and we articulate them for the sake of building that person up or honoring them in someway. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Love from the center of who you are. Don’t fake it. Be good friends who love deeply. (Romans 12:9)
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about embracing others. Kindness takes us into the heart of people. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Bitterness doesn’t have to be full of passion and outbursts of anger. It can be a suppressed and quiet writing off of an individual in order to avoid pain and rejection.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about forgiveness. No matter who we are, we will all have many opportunities to forgive. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Don’t depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do and He will show you what path to take. —Proverbs 3:5-6
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about this year, and the years to come, living a life surrendered to the Lord and in the good times and the hard times, knowing that He has you. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Faith, held onto, can turn things around and bring a miracle our way.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about what faith really looks like and what it accomplishes. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Families are a gift and called by God for distinct purposes. Don’t lose hope in God’s ability to do miracles in your family.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about what she does to help keep Christmas in perspective and her family traditions. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
When are we going to be brave enough to handle conflict in such a way that it doesn’t end in bitterness and separation, in gossip and offense?
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about resolving conflict. We have the power to influence. We can spread our offense to others and not only create a dynamic where we separate, but take many with us. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
I have come to live a life under the smile of God, as His beloved, on my good days and bad days.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about fighting for a pure conscience. We have to learn what He says about Himself and His relationship with us in Scripture and then we have to be consistently undeterred in this knowledge. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Our marriage is to be a means for influencing others for the Lord.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny & Keith conclude their dicussion on marriage with talking about how marriage is given to us as a gift of companionship, intimacy, and even parenthood, but it is also given to us to represent the heart and character of God. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
"There are very few things I fear in life, Christmas is one of them. I honor what Penny does for Christmas because it means so much to her." --Keith Tucci
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny interviews Keith again and they talk about they maneuvered the opportunities and minefields of raising 5 daughters and 3 sons.
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The saving grace is that we have had the same goal of glorifying the Lord in our marriage, though we have bumped heads a bit trying to get there. If we were able to do that, anyone can do it. —Keith Tucci
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny has a special guest, her husband, Keith. They talk honestly and vulnerably about the hurdles and hardships they have faced in their 44 years of marriage and how they have painstakingly moved forward and stayed in a place of covenant and love. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Ministry is servanthood. It is our acts of service to other people. It’s not a title. It’s not a mission. But it is a lifestyle that we are all called to live.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, we have a special guest, Caitlyn Lodriguss. Caitlyn shares with us how we can be intentional in ministry while raising young children. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
We still desire the wisdom and counsel that our parents have, but the core of our relationship is a friendship. —Daniel Tucci
In this bonus episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny has a conversation with her three sons how to have a relationship with them and still have influence in their lives while maintaining healthy boundaries and respecting their leadership in their families. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Unconditional love creates an inviting atmosphere to talk about anything.
In this special episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny interviews her daughter and daughters-in-love.
No matter your situation with your adult children, go after them. Our relationship with our kids is not expendable. God didn’t make you a parent on accident. He will give you the wisdom you need to pursue relationship with them.
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Prayer (legitimate and interactive engaging with God in faith) is the bottom line solution for all of my problems and issues.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about ever making intercession for our children. Isaiah 54:13 “I will teach all your children and they will enjoy great peace.” There is only One who can do that and it’s not me.
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I am working every day on posting a no access pass on my heart for unforgiveness.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about unforgiveness. “Bitterness does not have to be full of passion and outbursts of anger. It can be a suppressed and quiet writing off of an individual in order to avoid further pain and rejection. Although the motive could seem necessary, bitterness will still create a prison and self perpetuating protection for ourselves that does not allow for vulnerability.”
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Demonstrate to your kids that God has hope for them always.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about being an ambassador of hope to our adult children. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Our children never outgrow the need for tenderness in their life.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about being tender in how we relate and communicate with our adult children. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Affirmation overcomes hesitation.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about speaking affirmations to your adult children. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Embracing is a mindset, an attitude, a way to pursue.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about embracing your adult children without fear. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
My influence is just that, influence, not control.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about respecting the autonomy and boundaries of your adult children. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
The entire objective of a strong leadership team is to serve others, to care for others, and to come alongside them.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about the importance of serving when on a team. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
Any team that hopes to be effective, needs to be trained and equipped.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about the process she used of training and equipping her leadership team. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
In order to create a strong, established team, the members of that team have to realize that we are building for permanence.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about being established--committed to be part of and serve in your local church for the long haul. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
You don’t come to a team in a perfect state; in a team, we work together to be a useful, viable, and helpful team.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about the process of being restored. It is a process of allowing God to do a healing work in our hearts; a process we have to allow and, often, those healing touches come from those around us. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
If we want to build for permanence, there should be a team of people around us walking in sync with the vision God has put in our hearts.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about how being teachable is a key element to a healthy team. There is a great commitment that must come within a team to trustworthiness. If we are going to learn to be teachable, we have to learn to be vulnerable. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com
In our teams, we should walk in unity, have the same heart, have the same mind, united in spirit, and intent on one purpose. (Phil 2:2)
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny reminds us that integrity calls for us to learn, especially in a church setting, how to deal with conflict and to deal with it well; not arrogantly or through gossip, but through interpersonal, face-to-face communication and humility. When we learn these things well, our church becomes a better place.
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Anything that functions successfully, that reproduces, remains stable, and stays unified, requires solid and consistent leadership and training.
In this episode of the Flourish podcast, Penny talks about how building leadership teams in the church is one of the most effective, life giving, enjoyable, and practical things she’s ever done.
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