“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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

“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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

“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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

"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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

“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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

“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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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? 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? 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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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? For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com 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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

“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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

“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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

"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. For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com

“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 For more information on Flourish or to join our community of women, visit NRPFlourish.com