The real growth from podcasting isn’t what you see on the surface.

Katherine Phillips is almost one year into her podcasting journey—and what started as a simple idea has grown into something much bigger.

In this episode, she shares the real behind-the-scenes of launching Faithful Flourish, a podcast created for Orthodox Christian women navigating modern life. From figuring out her voice to building a community (without even liking social media), Katherine breaks down what it actually takes to start and sustain a podcast with purpose.

We talk about the evolution of her strategy—from posting weekly episodes to shifting into a more intentional, quality-first approach—and how that decision is changing everything.

Katherine also opens up about:

Creating content that reflects your values (not just trends)

Navigating social media when it doesn’t come naturally

Building confidence as a new podcaster

The power of curiosity and continuous learning

Why podcasting is more time-intensive than people think

What it looks like to grow a show and yourself at the same time

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to “do more” with your podcast—or wondering if your voice actually matters—this conversation will bring you back to what’s important.

Because sometimes, the most meaningful growth happens when you slow down and get intentional.

Listen to Faithful Flourish Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithful-flourish-a-podcast-for-the-modern/id1798544576

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