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Welcome to Scattered Seeds Still Bloom Podcast. Here on this Podcast we talk about the cross we bear in our health struggles from diseases, long term illnesses, cancers, and more. But more importantly how CHRIST is our Victor through them, helping us to overcome our circumstances, and rise above our illnesses. I am your host, Katie Oskin. I have Cystic Fibrosis, a rare diease. But with Christ as the center of my life, I’ve learned to live life backward, stand in His Strength, and Rise in His ...
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Dylan Mortimer - Cystic Fibrosis, 2 Time Double Lung Transplant Survivor
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Today's guest is Dylan Mortimer. Dylan has Cystic Fibrosis and is a two-time double lung transplant survivor, even while now training for the New York City Marathon. He admits that no one has perfect faith, but faith gets you through. Hear his testimony and story of healing hope that has taken him through some terrifying times in his life and healt…
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CareGIVING with Luke Oskin - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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This episode features guest regular Luke Oskin, who shares what it means to be a caregiver, not a caretaker. Katie and Luke Oskin are married and share some of their perspectives on living with a chronic illness, the demands that it takes on a couple, and navigating through some of those situations. Brief episode outside: What's going on in our hom…
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Season 2: New Season for God to Do New Things
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It's a new season here on the podcast; season 2 is here! It's time to gather, heal, learn, & grow with each other and thru Jesus Christ. We're going to come together this season and learn about how other people are conquering their chronic illnesses & diagnosis with Christ as their Victor. Come along and join us. On today's podcast: Sharing blessin…
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Thoughts & Reflections on Proverbs 31 Woman - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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A lot of women get triggered by the thoughts of Proverbs 31 Woman, yet others find it uplifting, spirit filled, and something to aspire to. Today, we look at the many different sides of the Proverbs 31 Woman and how it might edify your spiritual life, walk, and identity with Christ. Come and join Katie Oskin, Jen Cario, & Rachel Mincone as we have …
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The Value of Rest with Luke Oskin - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom Podcast
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This week we're talking about the Value of Rest and I'm joined with a guest co-host, Luke Oskin. This episode we're diving into the idea of rest in the fast-paced world that we live in In this episode: Definitions Busy-ness & a current study God's example of rest from Genesis 2:2-3 Jesus' example of rest Jesus didn't hurry We're not designed to be …
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Letting Go vs. Giving Up: Which One is God Calling You Toward - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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In today's episode, Katie & Jen discuss two differing views on the Biblical concepts of Letting Go and Giving Up. In what is become a more normal thing, Katie & Jen have differing views - this means there's so much more for you to learn! Packed with referrences to today, the Bible, our Bible characters, and scripture galore, see who's view fits you…
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Fruit of the Spirit of Self-Control - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Today's podcast is about the fruit of the spirit of self-control. Sometimes we have to hold each other accountable for our words, deeds, actions, and that includes the things we do well and not so well. Today we're diving into self-control. Here's an outline of today's podcast: What is self-control? Galatians 5:22-23 Original Language Discussion Ex…
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Vacation Bible School: Why You & Your Child Should Participate This Year
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Today's podcast is all about Vacation Bible School! We've entered into Vacation Bible School season. If you haven't seen all the signs around your hometown advertising VBS yet, you're about to! Many churches have different themes, ideas, and every church has one main goal: to introduce children to Jesus. Today my guest co-host Carrie Robston and I …
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Biblical Modesty: It Isn't What You Think It Is - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Many Christians have the wrong idea about Biblical modesty and think it applies only to women. Guess what? We don't think it does and we're going to talk about why it doesn't and why it applies to both man and women and how it has to do with more than just the clothes you wear on your body. Come and join us today for the following discussion: Discu…
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God is Not a Vending Machine - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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You can't just 'insert prayer' and 'output answer' = yay God. Your life isn't about praying the right prayer, with the right words, and you are guaranteed an answer from God. Why? Because God doesn't work that way. God doesn't always give you the answer to your prayer, God doesn't always answer the way you think He will, and seemingly doesn't answe…
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What the Protestant Church Got Wrong About Confession - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Different denominations see confession in the Christian Church very differently; including the largest differences between the Protestant and Catholic Churches. Today we talk about those differences and why it's still important that the Protestant Church practice confession. This episode includes: Tabernacle worship model that many of our churches …
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Christians & Fasting: Anyone Can Do It and Why You Might - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Today's discussion is on Christians and fasting post the Lenten season. We discuss our protestant backgrounds and how fasting works in our lives, the how and why we do it, what it means, and why you might want to incorporate it into our lives. While this podcast is in general a more "Sunday School-esque theme" it can be a very important part of our…
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Do Christians Have a Monopoly on Goodness? - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Do Christians Have a Monopoly on Goodness? Are Christians better than those who aren't saved? We're talking about both of these issues in today's podcast. Be sure to come and join us to hear our answers. Come and join us at our website https://scatteredseedsstillbloom.com where you can gather, heal, learn, & grow with us. Join our FREE Christian me…
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Financial Stewardship: Does How We Spend God’s Money Matter? - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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On the heels of the Super Bowl’s “He Gets Us” campaign, we are talking about stewardship. Does how we spend our money really matter? Today we are joined by guest, Rachel Mincone, who helps us work through this issue. Come and join us at our website https://scatteredseedsstillbloom.com where you can gather, heal, learn, & grow with us. Join our FREE…
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Do We Get the "He Gets Us" Campaign? - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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SuperBowl Weekend launched the "He Gets Us" Campaign's newest commercial and with it came a backlash from the Christian community. But the question is, do we really get the "He Gets Us" campaign from this year's Superbowl or did we miss the message entirely? You might be surprised at what we have to say. Come and join us at our website https://scat…
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Spiritual Fruit Vs. Works: Identifying the Differences - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Identifying the differences between spiritual fruit vs. works isn't always easy. Living like a Christian, becoming a Christ-like person, and growing fruit but not becoming a person of 'works' mentality isn't always easy. Today, we talk about some of those differences, what they look like, and how we know the difference. Can we tell Christians by th…
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Servanthood that Goes Beyond the Church Walls - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Servanthood that Goes Beyond the Church Walls to serve the Kingdom at a vigorous pace, can only happen where ecumenicalism, the goodness of Jesus, and the grace of God come together. Join us this week as we talk about servanthood and ways you can be a servant too. Come and join us at our website https://scatteredseedsstillbloom.com where you can ga…
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What the Local Church Does Well - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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The Church isn't all bad or filled with only bad people. Do we make mistakes? Of course, we do! But we, your local church, also strive to do a lot of good for your community. Today, we talk about the things our local churches are doing well. Take some time today to listen and see if churches in your community are doing the same. If your church is d…
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Why Christians Are Leaving the Church - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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Attendance in worship houses around the country has been dwindling for decades. Today, we look at some of the data and why our places of worship are seeing less pre- and post-pandemic attendance. Today, we talk about how we need to love more like Jesus and be less like Pharisees and how we (still inside the church) need to change our places of wors…
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Paul is not Jesus! - Scattered Seeds Still Bloom
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To correct the 'sins' of people and the church, we often turn to the Epistles, the letters of the New Testament, to fix them. There's nothing wrong with that. However, we tend to pull out single verses, ignore context, and forget about the heart of the matter: Jesus, who He was, and what He came to do. Let's talk about it! Come and join us at our w…
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Welcome to Scattered Seeds Still Bloom Podcast!
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Come and meet Katie & Jen! Hear who we are, our background, our individual faith journeys, and why we are called to take this step. We are creating a safe space to have a real and honest conversation about how Christianity can miss the mark on loving like Jesus and accidentally end up judging like Pharisees. This is our chance to check ourselves, t…
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