Smart Living with Grit and Grace
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Smart Living with Grit and Grace
Wish you had a playbook for life? Look no further! Each week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender share 15 minutes of life lived, lessons learned, and wisdom gained to help you master this Grit and Grace Life. A podcast for strong women and those who want to be!
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We’ll Be Back Soon! – 290
Hi, friends! Things are going to be a little quiet around here for the next few weeks...
We're going on a brief hiatus as we strategize...
Why Your Story Matters – 289
Are you sharing your story?
Countless studies have shown that there's substantial value in sharing our stories and listening to others...
Fireworks and Freedom: The Reason Behind Independence Day – 288
If your knowledge of how Independence Day came to be is a little fuzzy, settle in for a brief history lesson!
In this podcast episode,...
Feeling Discontent? Fix These 3 Areas of Your Life – 287
Feeling discontent with life? Overwhelmed? Exhausted? Less-than? There are typically three culprits to blame: clutter, comparison, and conflict. Their...
Stuck in a Hard Season? 5 Tips to Turn It Around – 286
Bad days and hard seasons are to be expected, and yet we can never fully prepare for the way they might shake us to the core and disrupt our lives. So...
What Makes a Great Father? – 285
Cheesy puns, recliner naps, and mischievous risks... these are just some of the hallmarks of a great dad—maybe even yours!
As Father's...
Forgiveness to Reconciliation: Part 2 – 284
The process of forgiveness and reconciliation is a two-way street, and both parties are equally responsible for putting in the work to restore the rel...
Forgiveness to Reconciliation: Part 1 – 283
Forgiveness is a radical act—it's not about holding someone's offense over their head like a debt, and it's also not about forgetting what they've don...
Why We Can’t Forget the Reason for Memorial Day – 282
We tend to gloss over the intention behind Memorial Day each year as we prep for a long weekend full of good food, games, and time at the beach. But t...
Is Submitting to Your Husband Relevant Today? – 281
"Wives, submit to your husbands..." Ladies, how do you feel about this command? If you're like us, it may throw you off, or even make you feel a littl...
Why You Shouldn’t Doubt Your Impact as a Mother – 280
Doubt your impact as a mother (or a mother figure)? Don't—and we'll tell you why.
In this special Mother's Day week episode, Darlene Br...
Overcome the Sting of Rejection with Dr. Gary Lawrence – 279
If you've ever been turned down by a crush, passed up for a promotion, or dismissed by a parent, you've felt the sting of rejection. And if left unche...
Discover How Grit, Grace, and Smart Living Can Change Your Life – 278
Do you ever wonder why we named our podcast Smart Living with Grit and Grace? Or what "grit and grace" actually means when used in tandem? Maybe you'r...
Need a Relationship Expert? Look to Jesus – 277
We'll take a guess and say that your calendar, like ours, is booked with Sunday services, Easter brunches, and egg hunting this weekend. And all for g...
Why Change Might Be Just What You Need – 276
One of the few certainties in life is also one of the things we fear most: change.
Change—whether expected or not—can instill fear in u...
Don’t Be a Fool: 5 Mistakes to Avoid – 275
We have no tricks up our sleeves with this April Fool's Day podcast—just wisdom to guide you along your grit and grace life. (But it might be foolish...
If Your Kids Are Online, How Do You Protect Them from Porn?- 274
Pornography is one of the most prevalent forms of addiction—something that can sneak into your home, under your nose, unnoticed. And those who are mos...
If You Want to Pray More – 273
Want to pray more but not sure where to start? Prayer is a wonderful, powerful privilege that gives us instant connection to the God of the universe....
If You Have Trouble Speaking Up for Yourself – 272
The one thing most people fear more than death? Public speaking.¹
There's something about standing in front of another person (or multi...
If Hope Feels Beyond Your Reach – 271
How is your future looking right now? If what you're envisioning feels bleak, let us offer some encouragement.
Hope often flies right o...
If His Promise of Marriage Feels Empty – 270
You've dreamt of wearing a billowy white dress and floating down the aisle to your prince charming since you were 5. Fast forward several years, and t...
If You Don’t Know What to Do for Spring Break – 269
Don't know what to do for spring break? That means it's time to decide how you really want to spend that time off: planning and prepping for a week-lo...
If You Want to Love Your People Well – 268
When we think of Valentine's Day, our thoughts often gravitate toward images of men purchasing giant teddy bears and bouquets of roses for the woman t...
If God Feels Distant – 267
Has it been a while since you heard from God? Does it feel like ages since you've seen his goodness or felt the Holy Spirit stirring?
D...
If You Want Your Goals to Reflect Your Priorities – 266
Shoot straight with us for a minute: Did you set any goals at the start of this year?
If you answered 'no,' we're right there with you. A...
If You Wish You Had a Mentor – 265
Do you wish you had someone who could guide you through life? An experienced person who willingly shares their wisdom and insight to help you navigate...
If Your Desire for Control Is Controlling You – 264
Life offers an endless rotation of surprises, so the only thing not surprising is our desire for order—often in the form of control. When we believe w...
If Your Clutter Is Driving You Crazy – 263
If you've been putting it off, consider this podcast episode as a sign to clean up your clutter!
As we get swept up in the busyness of li...
If You’re Ready for a New You In 2025 – 262
Forget setting goals and drafting New Year's resolutions. We're making 2025 about you—more specifically, your character.
Who do you want...
If You Think Joy Should Feel Better Than This! – 261
In this season of "tidings of great joy," what if joy doesn't come easily to you?
As women of faith, there's an unspoken expectation that...
If You Want to Keep Your Friendships from Fizzling Out – 260
Life is better with friends. There's just something remarkably special about finding a person (or a few) out of billions in the world who can belly la...
If You’re Tired of Resentment Living Rent-Free in Your Heart – 259
The sibling that got away with everything. The coworker that scored your promotion. The "friend" who stopped including you in group conversations.
If Doubt Appears: Is It a Warning or a Lie? – 258
"You'll never know unless you try" is sound advice to soothe our doubts. But doubt doesn't always come with ulterior motives; sometimes, it's merely a...
If You’re Looking for a Reason to Be Thankful Today – 257
It's usually early- to mid-fall when we hear others expressing a desire to fast forward through the season and jump right into the holidays. The year...
If You’re Ready to Leave Stress Behind – 256
We don't need research studies to tell us we're stressed (although they do, and frequently—a 2021 Gallup poll found that 41% of adults worldwide exper...
If You’re Questioning Your Purpose – 255
Are you feeling a little aimless at the moment? Perhaps you're in a season of life that has you questioning your purpose. If that sounds frighteningly...
If Your Nagging Makes You Tired Too – 254
Do you have a tendency to repeat reminders to those closest to you? Perhaps you feel like you're constantly asking your husband to get off the couch o...
If You’re Flat-Out Tired of Waiting – 253
Are you tired of waiting? Maybe you're waiting on a future spouse to walk into your life, sitting in fast food lines that feel anything but, or pining...
The Smart Living in Small Bites Book Series Is Live! – 252
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived—the Smart Living in Small Bites book series is officially live and available for purchase no...
Exciting Changes Are Coming to This Grit and Grace Life! – 251
Exciting changes are in store for This Grit and Grace Life podcast!
If you've been with us for a while, you know we launched a new ende...