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G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth

by Robrenna Redl

Welcome to the GRIT Podcast Getting Real; Immersed in Truth -Intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. My goal is to seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. Join host Robrenna Redl bi-weekly as she invites you to go deeper in genuine, unpolished conversations. Episodes will include dialogue with friends, strangers, those I agree with, and those I don't. When applicable, I'll provide resources to help process the discussions. I'll also have a one-on-one with you about what I've learned from my experiences, the people around me, and how the gospel's message intersects with our everyday lives. Check out my other podcast - Mama, Take Heart: Understanding Your GenZ Girl. Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaredl My Website: www.robrennaredl.com/

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Episodes

  1. Getting Real About Cultural Curiosity & the Benefits of Immersive Experiences

    What’s in a name? Dr. Louie Yang, also known as Dr. Louie, joins me in a conversation about cultural curiosity and the benefits of an immersive experience. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of his name and what sounds like a seemingly innocent question, where you are from. Finally, we...

  2. Getting Real about Missing and Murdered Indigenious Women/Girls (MMIWG/MMIR)

    Native American women are murdered at more than ten times the national average; however, BIPOC Women receive less media attention. May 5 is the National Day of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Colette Yellow Robe, Ph.D., Joins me in a conversation to discuss the history, heartache, and hope...

  3. Getting Real About Critical Race Theory Part 2

    Part of today's conversation is answering the question, how are we to engage people as ambassadors of Christ? My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor of Encouragement Kingdom Outreach Fellowship and Pastor Jessie Myles, Founder, and Pastor of…

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  4. Getting Real About Critical Race Theory Part 1

    This new episode was published again because I accidentally posted the extended version. This is better quality and split into two parts due to the episode's length. Part 2 will be available next week. My Guests are John Leonard Harris, Founder of Encouragement Unlimited, and Founder and Pastor…

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  5. Getting Real About the Black Briton Experience

    My Guest is Celeste Henderson, a wife, mother, Master Trauma Healing Group Facilitator, and Founder of The Sanctuary International Join us as we discuss: The parallels between black Americans and black Britons Experience of living a Culturally Hybrid life also known as Code Switching The Church's...

  6. Getting Real About Native American Mental Health

    My Guest, Inspire 2021 Woman of the year, Dr. Anitra Warrior, shares her story of turning her tragedy into helping others. Join us as we discuss: Tragic experiences that led to working in the mental health field Importance of incorporating Native American Culture and Heritage into western...

  7. Día de los Muertos with Lupe Hickey and Listener Giveaway

    Join me and my friend, Lupe Hickey, who teaches us about Día de los Muertos, known as Day of the Dead. Lupe talks to us about The origins of Day of the Dead Customs, rituals, and religious significance Pride in Mexican Culture and heritage UNESCO Indigenous Festivities Grace Museum History of Día...

  8. Getting Real About Trauma Healing

    Many of us are experiencing some form of trauma today with all that’s happening in the world. In this episode, we talk about how to deal with the trauma and heal from it. My Guest Don and Doreen Gordon discuss: The definition of trauma How to trauma affects the body Where’s God in the midst of...

  9. Getting Real About Justice

    Philosophers like Aristotle helped shape understanding of Justice in the United States. Pastor Juan Carlos joins me in a conversation about Justice as we ponder the questions: Do we define Justice the way God does? How do ethnicity, race, and culture impact the interpretation of Justice in...

  10. Getting Real About Multicultural Marriage

    There's an ebb and flow in any marriage, but multicultural marriages have a uniqueness in their beauty and challenges. Today I talk to Stephanie and Jun Marcelin, Hosts of Moments with the Marcelins. A podcast that focuses on Transparency, Tools, and Truth while tackling hard topics like racial...

  11. Getting Real About Diverse Missionaries with Ronda Tyson

    Today's topic of conversation is about diverse missionaries for People of Color to Africa. Join me and Guest Ronda Tyson of 10:40 AM (Africa Missions) as we ponder why diversity is causing so much division. We discuss how the Church in the book of Acts shows us how and why we should embrace the...

  12. Getting Real About Being Okay With Taking A Break and An Update

    In this episode, I talk about taking a break as part of my self-care regime, our family vacation, and an upcoming giveaway as a thank you to our listeners and for the GRIT-Getting Real Immersed in Truth Podcast's first Anniversary. Don’t forget to give G.R.I.T. - Getting Real Immersed in Truth a...

  13. Getting Real About Being a Gay Christian

    Welcome to the GRIT Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth, intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. In this episode, Dr. John Spilker joins us to explore his story about grappling with faith and sexuality. Another podcast to listen to that gives two sides to this perspective is Love Thy...

  14. Getting Real About Open Adoption

    What is open adoption? How does a birth mother choosing the parents for her child affect the adoption process? How is the support system of the birth mother affected? We’ll explore these things and more on this episode of GRIT-Getting Real Immersed in Truth. Today's guest Maddie Zimmerman...

  15. Getting Real About Foster Care

    What happens when a person raised in the foster care system becomes a foster parent? Should you honor and incorporate the culture and heritage of your foster child into your family traditions? How does a single parent carry the joys and struggles of being a foster parent? What can foster parents...

  16. Our Crown The Black Hair Episode

    What are the cultural traditions of black hair, and why do they matter? Touching our hair - What’s the big deal? What’s the Crown Act, and how’s it affected by cultural appropriation? The Crown Act - was created in 2019 by Dove and the Crown Coalition to ensure protection against discrimination...

  17. Women in the Pulpit Part 2

    You can connect with me on Instagram or Check out my new website robrennaredl.com built by Vicki at buildyourbestyear.com. If you have a GenZ girl, listen to my other podcast Mama, Take Heart: Understanding Your GenZ Girl. It's designed to help you be the compassionate, gospel-centered, and...

  18. Women in the Pulpit Part 1

    Hey Friend! Today we explore a somewhat controversial topic in some Christian circles: Women in the pulpit. Thanks for Listening! I had many technical issues in many areas and a learning curve for editing, which delayed getting the podcast completed. Thanks for your patience! Black-owned business...

  19. Black History Month Season 2

    It's February, which means it's black history month. I say here in the states that black history is American history. At one time, there was a belief that black people didn't have a soul. Well, God knows his children; he created us with souls and all. He helped black people persevere even through...

  20. Did We Display Our Love of God to Our Neighbor? Hindsight is 2020 Episode 12

    This podcast is written and produced by me, Robrenna Redl; Original intro and outro music by Hand-Crafted Studios Composer: Michael Coffey Music in the middle of this episode is Titled Tenderness from Bensound - Composer: Benjamin Tissot (also known as Bensound)...

  21. Thanksgiving: Another perspective with Alex Rousseau Episode 11

    As Americans, we’re preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving a holiday that commemorates the coming together of Native American’s and colonists to share a meal. It’s also a time to reflect on gratitude, which is an important practice we should participate in all year round. Because of our history with...

  22. Special Edition Prayer Podcast Episode 10

    Welcome to this special edition of the GRIT PODCAST-Getting Real Immersed in Truth. I’m your host Robrenna Redl. Today our focus is prayer. Women praying in the languages of Dinka, Korean, Arabic, Spanish, and English, for unity, health, our world, our country (USA), peace; and that God's love,...

  23. Self-care Emotional and Spiritual Soul Care Episode 9 Part 2

    Welcome back, listeners to the G.R.I.T Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth- Intersecting hard conversations with the Gospel; We seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. I am your host Robrenna Redl, and we’re at the end of our series on self-care with part 2 of the emotional…

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  24. Self-Care Emotional and Spiritual Soul Care Episode 8 Part 1

    Welcome G.R.I.T Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth Intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. We seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. I am your host Robrenna Redl As we've mentioned in previous episodes, 2020 has brought difficulties and challenges at a rapid pace…

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  25. Self-care Mindfulness, Breathing and Stretching Episode 7

    Welcome G.R.I.T Podcast Getting Real Immersed in Truth Intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. We seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. I am your host Robrenna Redl What is mindfulness, and how does it calm our mind and body? How does intentional breathing and...

  26. Self-Care -Take Care of Your Body Episode 6

    What’s the connection between and our minds and physical movement? How did my trainer help me and his other clients focus on movement and our mental well-being during quarantine? We’ll explore these things and more while Getting Real Immersed in Truth. 2020 has been a year of stressful and even...

  27. Conversations in Black & White Episode 5

    How does a person who is raised to dislike other races and another who was distrusting of white people find each other? How does a person change their perspective from that of their family of origin? How should brothers and sisters in Christ respond to racism? These questions and more we’ll…

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  28. Conversations in Black & White Episode 4

    Welcome to the GRIT podcast - Getting Real; Immersed in Truth. This is episode 4 our 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. How does a black female pastor lead her largely white congregation in a time of recognized racial divisiveness? What does the term “dangerous sermons” mean?…

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  29. Convesations in Black & White Episode 3

    We're continuing our 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. This is episode 3 of our 5-part series Conversations in Black & White. In this episode, I chat with Colleen, a white woman raising brown children. What does a white woman raised in rural America teach her brown multi-ethnic...

  30. Conversations in Black & White Episode 2

    Welcome to the GRIT podcast - Getting Real; Immersed in Truth. We're continuing our 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. In episode 2, I talk to Tate, Missy's oldest son, about how his relationship with his adopted sister from Africa, led him to become an ally, advocate, and…

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  31. Conversations in Black & White | Episode 1

    Welcome to the GRIT podcast - Getting Real; Immersed in Truth. We're starting with a 5-part series titled Coversations in Black & White. This is episode one where I talk to my good friend Missy about raising her adopted daugther from Africa and how it affects her view on racism and racial…

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About this show

Welcome to the GRIT Podcast Getting Real; Immersed in Truth -Intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. My goal is to seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. Join host Robrenna Redl bi-weekly as she invites you to go deeper in genuine, unpolished conversations. Episodes will include dialogue with friends, strangers, those I agree with, and those I don't. When applicable, I'll provide resources to help process the discussions. I'll also have a one-on-one with you about what I've learned from my experiences, the people around me, and how the gospel's message intersects with our everyday lives. Check out my other podcast - Mama, Take Heart: Understanding Your GenZ Girl. Connect with me on Instagram @robrennaredl My Website: www.robrennaredl.com/

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth have?

G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth has 31 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on May 24, 2022.

What is G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth about?

Welcome to the GRIT Podcast Getting Real; Immersed in Truth -Intersecting hard conversations with the gospel. My goal is to seek and speak the truth about what’s going on around us. Join host Robrenna Redl bi-weekly as she invites you to go deeper in genuine, unpolished conversations. Episodes will...

How often does G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth release new episodes?

G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth publishes monthly, based on its 31 episodes since August 2020.

Who hosts G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth?

G.R.I.T.-Getting Real Immersed in Truth is created and hosted by Robrenna Redl.
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