Casual Friday Coffee & Courage with Payton Flener

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Latest Episodes:

Honoring God in Your Actions & Choices Jul 17, 2020

Did you know that you are literally a walking billboard? What does your billboard promote. Dive in with your host, Payton Flener, as we uncover billboards that are damaging to God- the flashing billboard, the confusing billboard, and the selfie billboard. And let's discover what the billboard over our lives should look like.

Honoring God in the Everyday Mundane with Mykah Price Jul 10, 2020

Join your host Payton Flener as she hosts Mykah Price, writer at True North Blog, as they uncover honoring God in the everyday mundane. Many times we are told by the world to do big things for God, but what if He's found in the load of laundry or the whispered prayer?

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Payton: @casual.fri

Mykah: @discover.truenorth

Run Your Race May 08, 2020

So many times we get weighed down by the opinions and weight of trying to win the approval of everyone. Join your host, Payton Flener, as she walks through what it looks like to live out Hebrews 12:1-2 by running your own unique race and keeping your eyes on Jesus. Let's jump right in!

Freedom in Forgiveness with Vennessa Womble Apr 24, 2020

Forgiveness. It isn't the most glamorous or highly talked about, but what if there is immense freedom in forgiveness? Join your host, Payton Flener, and guest, Vennessa Womble, as they dive into how freedom is found in forgiveness of others and even yourself. Vennessa found herself in foster care and a hand dealt to her that didn't quite seem fair at a very young age, but shifting her perspective to see people how Jesus sees them has changed everything for her.

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Redeemed Apr 10, 2020

We've always looked at Jesus' death on the cross and resurrection from the viewpoint of what it did for all of humanity, BUT today we are going to take a totally different vantage point. Join your host, Payton Flener, as she dives deep into Peter's redemption story and how we can learn so much about how Jesus redeems us through Peter's unique lense.

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Community with Bethany Gatlin Apr 03, 2020

Do you ever feel uninvited? Like you haven't found your people in life? Well, join your host, Payton Flener, as she interviews guest Bethany Gatlin to talk all things community. Community is so important in our walks of faith to help hold us accountable and keep us encouraged. You can find Payton on Instagram at @casual.fri and Bethany on Instagram at @rewrittenforhisglory. We would love to chat with you!

Make the Most of It Mar 27, 2020

Do you find yourself scrolling through social media just to numb the pain? Join your host, Payton Flener, as she uncovers the root of what causes our numbing activities and how we can trade those numbing activities for life-giving activities. You can even join us for a 21 Day Challenge to create new habits to steward your time, gifts, and relationships better.

A Wake Up Call Mar 20, 2020

Whew, sister! What a time to be alive, right?! In the midst of COVID-19 craziness, I am taking lots of time to press into the message that the Lord has for us in this season. And right in the midst of my quiet time, the Lord wrecked me and revealed some parallels between Moses and the Israelites in Exodus and what we are walking through today. Join me, Payton Flener, as I dig deep into making sense of what the Lord is trying to tell us. I want to leave you with this question: Who/what are you worshipping?

Combatting Anxious Thoughts Mar 13, 2020

Do you or someone you love battle anxious thoughts? Join your host, Payton Flener, as she interviews Emily Fox about practical ways to combat anxiety and to Biblically fight back when anxious thoughts arise. One practical way to combat anxious thoughts is to physically write characteristics of God that meets your thoughts. We created a set of tattoos for you to grab here.

No Bad Days Mar 06, 2020

Do you ever feel like you are stuck in a rut of negativity? Join your host Payton Flener as she gives practical tips to shift your mindset to see inconveniences as divine interventions and digs into what scripture says about joy. This episode is for you to apply small changes to every day life to help you cultivate joy.

Serving People v. People Pleasing Feb 28, 2020

Do you ever feel like you are living from a place of feeling like you constantly worry about what others think of you? Join your host, Payton Flener, as she dives into what the Word has to say about seeking the approval of man v. the approval of God. How we seek to serve or please, reveals a lot about our heart posture. Is it one of selfish ambition or one of loving like Jesus? This podcast has a lot of practical tips for examining our motives and making sure we are living for an audience of One.

Suit Up, Sister! Feb 21, 2020

Sister, we are in a war. Satan is fighting for our minds and it's time we step up and fight back. But how? Join your host Payton Flener, as she uncovers what the Bible says about how we should suit up to fight. Take away some practical tips in how you can fight against the schemes of the Devil in this episode.

Praying with Purpose with Kacey Quinn Feb 14, 2020

Join your Payton Flener as she interviews and discusses praying with purpose with guest Kacey Quinn. Do you ever feel like your prayers just hit the ceiling and vanish or do you find yourself SO distracted as you try to pray? If that's you, today's episode full of practical tips to begin or enhance your prayer life is exactly for you. Let's begin praying with purpose and passion today.

Wounds & Insecurities Feb 07, 2020

Have you ever recognized insecurities that continue to pop up from time to time? Join your host, Payton Flener as she discovers the root of the insecurity. Join her in peeling off that temporary band-aid you've placed over those deep wounds in life and begin to step into complete healing that comes from Jesus.