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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 36 MIN

Ep. 15 - The Power of Pushing Start: Why Starting Imperfectly Changes Everything

from Grit And Grace · host Bethany Starks and Christy Dunton

You don't need clarity. You need courage.In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks dive into why January resolutions fail and what actually works. They break down the lies we tell ourselves—"I'll start when I'm ready," "I need a perfect plan," "Once life calms down"—and replace them with truth: readiness is rarely the starting point. Action is.Together, they explore:✅ Why most goals fail (overthinking, fear, waiting for motivation)✅ How pushing start changes your identity from thinking to doing✅ Why confidence is a result, not a requirement✅ How to build systems instead of chasing outcomes✅ The power of small wins and imperfect actionThis isn't about reinvention. It's about alignment, faithfulness, and showing up before you feel ready. If you've been waiting for the "right time," this episode will challenge you to take the next best step—right now.🎯 2026 Words: BUILD BOLDLY | OBEY FULLY💬 Share your 2026 anchor words with us on social media!📲 Follow us: @gritandgracepodcast🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations where real growth meets real life.Thanks for spending time with us. Now go pursue your life with strength, faith, and intention—a life marked by both grit and grace.

You don't need clarity. You need courage.In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks dive into why January resolutions fail and what actually works. They break down the lies we tell ourselves—"I'll start when I'm ready," "I need a perfect plan," "Once life calms down"—and replace them with truth: readiness is rarely the starting point. Action is.Together, they explore:✅ Why most goals fail (overthinking, fear, waiting for motivation)✅ How pushing start changes your identity from thinking to doing✅ Why confidence is a result, not a requirement✅ How to build systems instead of chasing outcomes✅ The power of small wins and imperfect actionThis isn't about reinvention. It's about alignment, faithfulness, and showing up before you feel ready. If you've been waiting for the "right time," this episode will challenge you to take the next best step—right now.🎯 2026 Words: BUILD BOLDLY | OBEY FULLY💬 Share your 2026 anchor words with us on social media!📲 Follow us: @gritandgracepodcast🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations where real growth meets real life.Thanks for spending time with us. Now go pursue your life with strength, faith, and intention—a life marked by both grit and grace.

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