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The Bloom Podcast

The Bloom Podcast

By Zim Flores

Do you remember the peace that you felt when you followed God wholeheartedly? Or the joy that couldn't be robbed by the people around you?

Join Zim Flores — an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ — as she tackles life’s tough questions with the Word of God. Bloom is a column-style faith podcast for every season of a woman's journey.

Whether you're chasing after the things of God, desire to cultivate a deeper relationship with Him or need a source of hope to cling onto during difficult times, this podcast is for you.
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Ask Bloom: I Cannot Forgive My Father

The Bloom PodcastOct 21, 2018

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2020 & Why I Wrote a Book on Identity

2020 & Why I Wrote a Book on Identity

Either by choice or by circumstance, we all encounter seasons where we begin again. Her brand new book, Dare to Bloom, urges us to be both vulnerable and resilient in new seasons of life as we boldly position ourselves for what God has for us next. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about why she chose identity as the topic of her first book and shares a message of hope for 2021. Whether you find yourself growing impatient with God's timing as you begin again, you struggle to find purpose in your pain or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Jan 01, 202120:04
Four Things I Learned After Testing Positive

Four Things I Learned After Testing Positive

In March 2020, Zim and her husband contracted COVID-19. God was present every step of the way, even when they weren't. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the four things she learned while sick (and in the middle of a global pandemic). Whether you find yourself desperate to shift your focus from fear to faith, you've been thinking about how to navigate this season with more grace, or you simply need encouragement for the journey, this episode is for you.

Aug 01, 202028:20
Does God Care About What We Wear?

Does God Care About What We Wear?

Some people dress to be admired, pleasing themselves. Other people dress to be accepted, pleasing others. As Christians, we should always dress to glorify God. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the importance of wearing Christ on your sleeve. Whether you find yourself desiring to learn more about inner and outer modesty, you've been thinking about how to edit your closet to reflect your inner spiritual growth, or you simply need encouragement along the way, this episode is for you.

May 04, 202021:59
Silencing the Noise When Everything is Changing

Silencing the Noise When Everything is Changing

We are living in unprecedented times. Billions of people around the world are being forced to make adjustments in the blink of an eye. Fear and anxiety are now a part of our daily lives. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about how we can silence the noise around us and ask God to guide us from the unknown and into His safety. Whether you find yourself growing more fearful by the day, you've instituted a news fast for your own sanity or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Apr 01, 202027:10
Who Do You Trust? Horoscopes, Crystals, Tarot & The New Age Movement

Who Do You Trust? Horoscopes, Crystals, Tarot & The New Age Movement

Through seasons of doubt and uncertainty — in our desire to learn more about what lies ahead — it's not uncommon to be tempted to search beyond what God reveals to us. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the ways people misplace their trust, how to get back on track & guard yourself from the attacks of the enemy. Whether you find yourself growing impatient with God's timing, you dabble with horoscopes, crystals or tarot because they're "no big deal" or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Apr 01, 201930:52
Living on Purpose: Lessons From the Mission Field

Living on Purpose: Lessons From the Mission Field

There are times where the lessons we learn from an event, experience or season shape us for the rest of our lives. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares the top lessons she learned from her first mission trip — and how she learned how to find the specific Will of God for her life. If you want to embark on a mission trip of your own, interested in finding God’s purpose for your life or you simply need some extra encouragement, this episode is for you.
Nov 11, 201818:55
Life Recap: Leaving the Familiar Behind

Life Recap: Leaving the Familiar Behind

With the end of the year approaching, setting aside time to reflect on the lessons and blessings of the year can be a transformative & grounding exercise. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares a few of her top lessons from 2017 & what she’s learned in the year since. If you need some extra encouragement as we finish out 2018, this episode is for you.
Nov 05, 201818:01
How to Cultivate a Life of Joy

How to Cultivate a Life of Joy

We’ve all been there. We’ve been in seasons where we feel far from God. We don’t feel the joy we once used to. And getting from where we are to joy in the Lord requires one simple thing. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares how we can continue to cultivate lives of joy. Whether you already lead a joyful life, you're struggling to create joy in everyday circumstances or you simply need encouragement, this episode is for you.
Oct 28, 201814:45
Ask Bloom: I Cannot Forgive My Father

Ask Bloom: I Cannot Forgive My Father

Forgiving those who have deeply hurt you is perhaps one of life's most difficult acts of conscience. It requires us to forgo the easiest emotions to feel - anger, hate or retaliation - and replace them with love & reconciliation. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares a personal revelation about her relationship with her father. Whether you’ve found it difficult to forgive someone you love, are still healing from painful circumstances & desire the freedom to live again or you're simply looking for more ways to live like Christ, this episode is for you.
Oct 21, 201820:31
Biblical Dating: Cultivating A Godly Relationship

Biblical Dating: Cultivating A Godly Relationship

Keeping God at the center of any romantic relationship can be tough — but it doesn’t have to be. Practicing this intentional approach to dating means that we can honor God with one of the most intimate relationships we have. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares personal insight into to dating God’s way. Whether you’re in a relationship and you desire to pursue more of God, you’ve had to let someone go because you weren’t standing on the same foundation or you’re single & looking to prepare yourself for the future, this episode is for you.
Oct 15, 201822:20
Survival Mode: How To Navigate the Valley

Survival Mode: How To Navigate the Valley

Navigating the valley alone can be a very scary thing — but it doesn’t have to be. If we practice this simple act of faith, we won’t just get through the valley, we’ll conquer it. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares an intimate revelation in real time. If you’ve ever fallen on hard times & are struggling to get out or you want to learn how to conquer seasons of hardship with gratitude & thanksgiving, this episode is for you.
Oct 07, 201810:32
New Beginnings: How to Start Over Again

New Beginnings: How to Start Over Again

What do you do when life hits the restart button? New job, new friends, no job, no friends? Sometimes, when we don’t understand what’s happening around us, we just want the pain to stop — we want to hit fast forward on our current season. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she tackles starting over with a framework of principles followed by veterans in the Bible. If you’ve ever lost it all or you simply need some hope while you navigate this new season, you'll want to tune in.
Oct 01, 201824:30
It's Not Time Yet: Learning to Wait on God

It's Not Time Yet: Learning to Wait on God

What happens if we actively wait for what we really want, instead of chasing after it? A young shepherd boy spent years in preparation, in hiding and on the run for a crucial assignment given to him by God. He waited seven years to receive it. Would you? In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she tackles this question with the Word of God. If you desire to learn how to find joy during your season of waiting or simply need some truth to cling onto, this episode is for you.
Sep 23, 201832:58
Should I Stay With An Unfaithful Fiancé?

Should I Stay With An Unfaithful Fiancé?

In the aftermath of infidelity, your world may feel shattered. It is a deeply traumatizing experience that leaves many questions unanswered: Will your relationship survive — and should it? Will you ever be able to trust again — and would you want to? What does this mean, and how did we get to this point? In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she tackles this question with the Word of God. If you’ve ever felt the sting of an unfaithful partner or simply need advice for keeping God first in your relationship, this episode is for you.
Sep 13, 201822:24
Introduction to Bloom

Introduction to Bloom

It can be challenging to live fully sold out to God. On Sundays, join Zim Ugochukwu — an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ — as she tackles life’s tough questions with the Word of God. If you desire to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus or need a source of hope to cling onto during difficult times, this podcast is for you.
Sep 11, 201807:20