Nicole Farr

Nicole kicked off our Summer MixTape series with a powerful and personal message about belonging. Sharing her own story—through the lens of identity, loss, adoption, and chronic illness—she reminded us that the Bible tells a story of God’s radical love and relentless pursuit of all people. Nicole challenged us to see Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging not as culture wars, but as core values of the gospel—reflected in the life of Jesus. In a world that often divides, she invited us to create spaces of belonging by showing up with vulnerability, curiosity, and love.

What if Lent isn’t about discipline—but about being undone? Nicole opens this series not with answers, but with raw honesty, stepping into the wilderness of her own life and inviting us to sit in the uncomfortable tension of grief, hope, fear, and presence. She challenges the polished versions of Lent we often hear and instead reflects on the beauty found in fragility, the peace found in surrender, and the mystery of being met by Jesus in the middle of not knowing. If you’ve ever felt tired of pretending to be okay—this reflection gives you permission to feel it all.

What if growth doesn’t come from doing more, but from letting go? In this powerful continuation of the Flourish series, Nicole unpacks a year marked by unexpected pruning—an internal reshaping that forced her to release control, confront limits, and reimagine flourishing from the inside out. With humor, honesty, and raw reflection, she explores how pruning isn’t always about removing the bad, but about making space for something new. It’s tender, sometimes brutal, always transformative. If you’ve ever wondered why certain things are being stripped away, this one will meet you right there.