Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton

Mother’s Day is often presented as simple: flowers, cards, brunch, sweet posts, and celebration. But for many women, Mother’s Day brings grief, longing, estrangement, regret, complicated family history, or the ache of someone missing from the table.In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, we talk honestly about the complexity of motherhood and the grace of God in the unfinished places.Tonya reflects on the pressure many women feel to live up to the image of the “perfect mother” or the perfect Christian woman, including the way Proverbs 31 has sometimes been used as a measuring stick instead of encouragement. She also talks about mother wounds, forgiveness, boundaries, estranged adult children, mothers separated from their children, grief, miscarriage, infertility, grandmothers, aunties, spiritual mothers, and the God who comforts what family could not fully reach.The heart of this conversation is simple:Mothers do not just need applause.Mothers need grace.Companion blog: www.tonyabruton.com/blogPrayer requests and connection: www.tonyabruton.comStory submissions: [email protected]

In this deeply personal episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, Tonya sits down with her daughter, Cara, for an honest mother-daughter conversation about medical trauma, faith, motherhood, and learning to trust God through fear and uncertainty.Cara shares pieces of her story — the pain, emotional strain, fear, exhaustion, and spiritual growth that can come with walking through medical trauma. Together, Tonya and Cara talk about what it means to keep showing up when life feels heavy, and how God’s grace can meet us in the middle of suffering.This conversation is especially meaningful as Mother’s Day approaches, because it reflects the love between mothers and daughters, the strength built through hard seasons, and the kind of faith that is often formed in waiting rooms, hospital rooms, and moments we never would have chosen.Medical trauma can leave deep emotional and spiritual marks. It can affect how we see our bodies, our relationships, our motherhood, and even our faith. But this episode is also a reminder that grace is not found in the absence of struggle — sometimes grace is found in the strength to keep going.Tonya also pauses during this episode to introduce a prayer request opportunity through her website and prays over listeners who may be walking through medical trauma, anxiety, grief, health struggles, addiction recovery, depression, or a painful season of their own.At the end of the episode, Tonya introduces a new recurring segment: Real People, Real Stories of Grit and Grace, featuring Lisa Creswell’s testimony.If you have walked through medical trauma, chronic illness, pregnancy-related fear, motherhood struggles, anxiety, grief, or a season where trusting God felt hard, this episode is for you.Scripture reflections mentioned in this episode:Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”Paul’s words in Philippians remind us that “I can do all things” was written in the context of enduring every circumstance through Christ’s strength.Read the companion blog post:www.tonyabruton.com/blogSend in a prayer request or connect with the podcast:www.tonyabruton.comIf this ministry has encouraged you and you would like to support the podcast, you can give through Venmo: Tonya-Bruton.Thank you for listening to Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton — a Christian podcast sharing real stories of faith, healing, addiction recovery, mental health, motherhood, and God’s grace in the middle of real life.

This episode is different.No script. No outline. Just a real, unfiltered conversation—recorded live while sitting on the floor, Bible open, painting, and processing in real time.Over the last few days, I’ve been dealing with anger—losing my temper, feeling justified, thinking it was anxiety…But God showed me something I didn’t expect.It wasn’t anxiety.It was pride.In this episode, we talk about what it really means to grieve the Holy Spirit—not in some distant or dramatic way, but in the everyday moments where we react instead of pause.📖 Key Scriptures:Ephesians 4:26–32James 1:20Proverbs 16:32Proverbs 29:11Proverbs 17:27–28Psalm 141:31 Peter 2:231 Peter 5:8Romans 8We unpack:• Why human anger doesn’t produce God’s righteousness• How pride fuels our reactions• What “be angry and sin not” actually looks like in real life• How reacting in the flesh gives the enemy a foothold• Why the pause is not self-control—it’s surrender✨ The Pause Practice:Identify the triggerTake a 3-second breath prayerAsk: “Lord, what does love look like here?”Respond led by the Spirit—not your emotionsThis isn’t about managing your anger better.It’s about letting the Holy Spirit lead you in the moment.📝 Companion blog (deeper reflection):👉 https://www.tonyabruton.com/blog💛 Support the show:👉 Venmo: Tonya-BrutonIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs it.

What do you do when your heart is ready for something… but nothing is moving?In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Benjamin takes the lead and talks through the tension of wanting love while learning to trust God’s timing. This is a conversation about waiting, surrender, and what it looks like to release control when something meaningful is still uncertain.If you have been praying, hoping, and still find yourself in a season where nothing feels clear, this episode speaks directly to that space.We talk about:Waiting on God in relationshipsTrusting God when timing does not make senseLetting go without losing the ability to careFinding peace in seasons of uncertaintyThis is not about having everything figured out. It is about continuing to trust God, even when the outcome has not been revealed yet.🌐 https://www.tonyabruton.com💛 https://venmo.com/Tonya-BrutonIf this episode resonates with you, consider following the podcast and sharing it with someone who may need encouragement in their waiting season.

Have you ever wondered… is this God speaking, or is it just noise in your head? In this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, Tonya Bruton dives into deliverance, demonic influence, and the real battlefield—your mind. This is not about fear or hype. This is about truth, discernment, and walking in the freedom Jesus already paid for. We break down:✔ What deliverance really is (and what it’s not)✔ The difference between God’s voice and the enemy’s lies✔ How demonic influence shows up through thoughts✔ Why some believers still feel stuck✔ Practical steps to break agreement with lies and walk in freedom. If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, confusion, or spiritual heaviness—this conversation will help you recognize what’s really going on and how to respond. You are not too far gone. And you are not without authority.👉 https://www.tonyabruton.com/blog💛 Support the podcast:👉 https://venmo.com/Tonya-Bruton📖 Scriptures referenced: Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, John 10:27, James 4:7, Matthew 12:43–45, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:11, John 8:32🙏 If this episode helped you:👍 Like💬 Comment your thoughts🔁 Share with someone who needs it🔔 Subscribe for more faith + mental health conversations #GritAndGracePodcast #SpiritualWarfare #Deliverance #ChristianPodcast #faithandmentalhealth

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right spiritually… but still feel stuck?In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast, we’re talking about what it really means to follow Jesus—not just in words, but in everyday life. This conversation dives into the tension between comfort and calling, the cost of walking the narrow path, and why real discipleship isn’t always easy—but it is worth it.If you’ve been feeling stuck in your faith, disconnected, or unsure why growth feels so hard… this episode is for you.🌿 Read the companion blog (go deeper):https://www.tonyabruton.com/blog🌐 Let’s Connect:Website: https://www.tonyabruton.com💛 Support the Podcast:https://venmo.com/Tonya-Bruton🗳️ Vote for Grit and Grace Podcast (Prayze Factor Awards):https://www.prayzefactorawards.comConnect with Chastity at https://chastitydawn.com👇 Stay connected with Grit and Grace:👍 Like💬 Comment🔁 Share🔔 Subscribe

Three years. Countless stories. And one constant truth—God gives more grace.In this special Grit & Grace Podcast episode, Tonya reflects on powerful moments from the past three years—featuring real conversations about grief, healing, recovery, identity in Christ, spiritual warfare, and transformation through faith.This episode includes meaningful clips and reflections inspired by voices like Julia Rebboah, Jerry Woodbridge, Bambi Lynnn, Joe Gallagher Jr, Luis Colon Jr., Jennifer Cabello, Chastity Dawn, Randy Goodwin, Devera Allday, Cameron Garner, and more.From walking through grief…to breaking cycles…to discovering purpose…to renewing your mind in Christ…This is a reminder that you don’t have to be perfect—just willing.✨ “He gives more grace.”If you’ve ever felt stuck, unqualified, or unsure of your purpose, this episode will meet you right where you are.💛 Visit: https://www.tonyabruton.com/blog💛 Support the podcast: Venmo @Tonya-Bruton👉 If this episode encouraged you:• Follow the podcast• Share with someone who needs it• Leave a 5-star review

This week on Grit & Grace, I sit down with Alex Mann—a sheriff’s sergeant, stand-up comedian, and creator of a powerful recovery program that’s helping inmates and recovering addicts transform their lives through comedy.What started as a workshop has become something much bigger…A path to healing, confidence, and even new careers.We talk about:✔️ How comedy helps people process trauma and addiction✔️ Why storytelling can be more powerful than traditional approaches✔️ What’s really happening inside recovery communities✔️ And how people with records are finding purpose, identity, and a second chanceThis conversation is honest, eye-opening, and full of hope.🎧 Listen now and let me know what stood out to you.🌐 Visit: www.tonyabruton.comFOR ALEX, go to www.alexmanncomedy.com💚 Support the show: https://venmo.com/Tonya-Bruton#AddictionRecovery #Podcast #MentalHealth #SecondChances #RecoveryJourney #ChristianPodcast #GritAndGrace #Healing #Transformation #Comedy

In this special episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, we honor the life and message of author, speaker, and fellow podcaster Bambi Lynn.Bambi was passionate about helping people heal through storytelling and testimony. Through her books, speaking, and her platform Healing Through Stories, she encouraged others to share their stories of pain, redemption, and faith so that others could find hope.This conversation was recorded about a year ago but was never released until now. After learning of Bambi’s passing this month, I felt it was important to finally share our discussion in honor of her life and the message she carried.In this episode, Bambi shares:• how God took her from feeling invisible to living boldly• the healing power of storytelling and testimony• why vulnerability can help others find freedom• how sharing our stories reminds others they are not aloneHer message is a powerful reminder that our stories matter.As Revelation 12:11 reminds us:"They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony."I also wrote a companion reflection on storytelling, testimony, and journaling on the blog.Look for the companion blog to come out on Friday, here:https://www.tonyabruton.com/blogThank you for listening and helping keep Bambi’s message alive.

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, I sit down with grief educator and author Jerry Woodbridge to talk about what healing really looks like after the loss of a spouse.After her husband passed away, Jerry did something unexpected… she took up ballroom dancing.What began as movement became ministry.We talk about:• How grief can leave you feeling out of control• Why rage often shows up in adults and children• Psalm 68:4–5 — God as Father to the fatherless• Deuteronomy 10:18 — God defending the vulnerable• How children grieve differently (and how we sometimes miss it)• Why trauma can emotionally “freeze” someone at the age of loss• Simple, beautiful ways to walk children through remembering their loved onesJerry is the author of:📘 Trading My Sorrows and the Joy of the Lord📘 Joy Overcame Sorrow (Children’s book)📓 Joy’s Journal (Companion grief journal for kids)Her work helps families process grief with faith, honesty, and resilience.🔗 Visit Jerry: https://jerrywoodbridge.com🌐 Visit Tonya: www.tonyabruton.com💛 Support the podcast: Venmo Tonya-BrutonPart 2 drops soon.If you’ve experienced loss, this conversation is for you.#GritAndGrace #ChristianGrief #WidowhoodHealing #FaithAfterLoss #GriefSupport #HealingThroughFaith

What if the reason you’re struggling isn’t spiritual attack — but misplaced identity?In this powerful episode of Grit & Grace Podcast, Cameron Garner joins Tonya Bruton to unpack what it really means to live from your identity in Christ. Too often in the church, identity is taught intellectually — but not lived practically. The result? Believers who know truth… but don’t walk in freedom.Cameron challenges common Christian assumptions about spiritual warfare, dominion, and deliverance, reminding us that truth — not experience — is what sets us free.In this conversation, we cover:• Why spiritual attack is not proof you’re in God’s will• The difference between positional identity and lived identity• “The truth we walk in should trump our experience”• How believing lies keeps us in bondage• Renewing your mind according to the Word of God• Life and death in the power of the tongue• Dominion before and after the fall• Breaking chains through truth and belief• A clear presentation of the GospelIf you’ve ever felt stuck, constantly attacked, or unsure why freedom feels distant — this episode will challenge and equip you.Freedom isn’t something we strive for. It’s something we learn to live from.🔔 Subscribe for weekly faith-based conversations on mental health, identity, recovery, and real transformation.#IdentityInChrist #ChristianFreedom #RenewYourMind #SpiritualGrowth #GritAndGrace

When was the last time you truly rested — without guilt?In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, we talk about choosing grace over grind, learning how to rest the way God intended, and creating space to receive what I call a divine reset, divine recharge, and divine download.This is a Christian mental health and recovery conversation for anyone who is tired, overwhelmed, burned out, or quietly wondering if slowing down means they’re failing. Spoiler: it doesn’t.God commands rest — not as punishment, but as protection. In this episode, we explore why rest is spiritual, how burnout disconnects us from clarity, and how stillness helps us hear God’s voice again.✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:• Why rest is biblical, not lazy• The difference between quitting and surrendering• What a divine download really is• How to hear God without striving• Letting grace lead instead of hustle📖 Companion blog + reflections:👉 https://www.TonyaBruton.com💛 If this podcast blesses you and you’d like to support the work:👉 Venmo: @Tonya-BrutonIf this episode resonates, I’d love to hear from you. Leave a comment, share your experience, or tell me where you’re choosing grace over grind right now.

Motherhood is sacred — and it is also complicated.In this deeply personal episode of Grit & Grace Podcast, I open my heart and invite listeners into a conversation shaped by decades of motherhood, loss, faith, and God’s sustaining grace.For 33 years, I raised children in my home. I am the mother of seven living children and one precious baby in heaven, who passed away at three months old on Mother’s Day in 1997. I also raised children with chronic illness, navigated years as a young and often single mother with little support, and carried the weight of generational mental health struggles.For many years, Mother’s Day was painful for me — filled with grief, resentment, and unanswered prayers. But through journaling prayers, pouring out my heart to God, and walking daily through uncertainty, I encountered the unbelievable grace of God in ways I never expected.As Scripture reminds us:“My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”— 2 Corinthians 12:7–10In this episode, I share how God gave me enough grace to mother children with vastly different needs — and how humility before Him (James 4:6) became a lifeline.At 23:15, my husband Josh joins the conversation as we reflect on our journey raising triplets, walking through postpartum depression, and my first mental health diagnosis of bipolar disorder — and how God remained faithful through it all.This episode is for anyone who loves motherhood, struggles with it, grieves through it, or feels unseen within it.✨ Subscribe to Grit & Grace Podcast for faith-based conversations about mental health, trauma, healing, and hope.🔗 More episodes & resources:👉 https://www.tonyabruton.com

In this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, Tonya shares a specially curated January Mental Health Toolkit, offering practical strategies and insights to help you navigate the winter blues and maintain your mental wellness. Then, join host Tonya Bruton and special guest Julie Rebboah as they explore the themes of faith and resilience. Discover how Julie’s personal journey of overcoming trauma and adversity can inspire you to find your own strength.In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Practical tips for maintaining mental health during the winter months. How to use faith-based tools and practical resources for emotional well-being.Julie Rebboah’s inspiring story of resilience and faith.Download Your Free January Mental Health Toolkit! [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkzHPlaDs-xBfBmuC93gSksmMRO4V6Y7/view]Connect With Us:Subscribe for more episodes and updates.Comment below and let us know how you’re using the toolkit!

Recovery programs can save lives — but only when they honor the whole person.In this episode of Grit & Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, we explore recovery programs through the lens of faith, mental health, trauma, and personal dignity. Not every recovery path fits every person, and healing should never require you to lose yourself in order to belong.Tonya breaks down different recovery options, including 12-step programs, SMART Recovery, mindfulness and yoga-based recovery, and faith-centered approaches. She also discusses why some programs help people heal while others leave them feeling ashamed, silenced, or stuck in survival mode.This episode is for anyone navigating addiction recovery, relapse, mental health challenges, trauma, or faith-based healing — and for those trying to find a recovery path that actually supports long-term growth.Topics include:• Recovery programs• Addiction recovery• Mental health and recovery• Trauma-informed healing• Faith and recovery• 12-step recovery• SMART Recovery• Mindfulness and yoga for healing• Grace over shame• Choosing the right recovery pathA free Recovery Program Reflection Guide is available in the show notes to help listeners evaluate recovery spaces with wisdom, not shame.New episodes of Grit & Grace Podcast release every Thursday.#podcast #recovery

In this episode, I define bipolar disorder and explain it's phases, how it affects those we love and what helps us cope.

Free Worksheet:👉 Download it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfL4wBU17fqE1kW1U-Z_pjE7qMfqdPj-Fjop8NanWd97wp57Q/viewform?usp=header When you download the worksheet, you’ll also be added to my email list so you’ll get a notification every Friday when a new blog post goes live. This week on Grit & Grace, we’re talking honestly about relapse — the kind that brings shame, self-doubt, and the feeling that you’ve undone all your progress. Whether the relapse is emotional, mental, or behavioral, this episode is about separating who you are from what you did, and learning how to rebuild without punishment, perfectionism, or fear. We talk about: Why relapse doesn’t erase your growth, The difference between conviction and shame, How faith meets us in the messy middle, What it looks like to begin again with grace. Thank you for showing up honestly, staying in the process, and choosing grace — even on the hard days.#podcast #recovery #relapse

In this episode, we dive into the world of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder. I share my own journey of living with DID, introduce you to one of my alters, Rory, and explain what it means to navigate relationships and healing with this condition. We also define key terms like alters, fronting, and switching, and discuss the challenges in finding proper support. Join us for an honest conversation about mental health, inner healing, and spiritual encouragement along the way. #mentalhealth #podcast #did

Joe Gallagher Jr. is living proof that rock bottom can be the foundation for something beautiful. As the founder of Apastioli and author of From Bars to Jars, he turned years of addiction and jail tie ito a life of purpose and impact. His sobriety story is raw and redemptive. From street fights to recovery meetings, he built a thriving Italian food brand now stocked on grocery shelves across the Southeast. Faith, community, and honest storytelling is his foundation. Welcome to a hopeful, real conversation to remind you that freedom is possible and transformation is real. #recovery #podcast #faith

Luis Colón is a former gang member (founding member of the Latin Kings) who came to know Christ while incarcerated. By the grace of God, he was released in March 2024 after serving 14 years of what was originally a 28-year sentence. Since then, Luis has devoted himself to sharing how Jesus has transformed his life and encouraging others with the hope he's found in Him. A real, raw story of transformation, grace and recovery in the face of insurmountable obstacles. Luis's captivating story can be found in his griping book R.I.C.O Acts: From Kingism to the Kingdom AVAILABLE now on Amazon. For more info go to luiscolon.org or CompoundforChrist.com. #podcast

Having a kingdom mindset, cultivating your spiritual gifts and power evangelism are just a few of the topics covered in this newest episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton and guest Minister and Author Cameron Garner. Cameron is author of The Kingdom Perspective: Out of Adam and Into Christ, traveling minister and is the founder of the Royal Identity Outreach Training (R.I.O.T.) School. He trains leaders, ministers and those hungry for more in their Christian walk. His expertise is in teaching believers their Identity in Christ, power evangelism, mind renewal, living in freedom and victory and equipping the saints in prophetic ministry. He can be found at CameronGarnerMinistries.com.

A discussion on the power of praise to transform our lives. God is worthy of all our praise. We worship Him for who He is in our lives and to use praise as a weapon in spiritual warfare. Join my guest Benjamin and myself as we share how music, praise and worship can benefit and impact our faith walk. Benjamin Bruton is a minister or the gospel and music. He has a ministry and YouTube channel called Lighthouse of Grace Ministries. He plans to attend theology school to study theology, philosophy and biblical counseling. #podcast #praiseandworship

Join my guest Glen Newman and I as we break down the why's of how we do church and the concepts laid out in his book The Cagefree Christian. We discuss the differences and similarities between home church or organic church and the institutional church models. #faith #church #podcast

My guest Devera Allday is here to share the revelation God gave her on the "exchanged life" and highlights the benefits of reading and speaking God's Word. All of this is found in her devotional book Fully Persuaded available on amazon.com https://a.co/d/9FxOFQn https://www.facebook.com/share/1527jpFdji/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.skool.com/kingdom-identity-fellowship-4563/about?ref=b907459a9f2a4d39aad54177ba52b27ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jHzjGrvlApshttps://www.alldaydigitalgrowth.com/#bible #podcast #christianpodcast

Join me as we kick off Summer Season 2, a bi-weekly podcast. Today my guest is Treston Don. We discuss salvation, abiding in Christ and the ministry God is birthing in him. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to be updated as more episodes are released and SHARE with a friend if you find this episode blesses you.

Dennis McClung is the founder of Grace Path, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel through creative content, discipleship, and outreach. In this episode, the overarching biblical theme is hope. The key scripture is Jeremiah 24:4. Even in exile, there remains a path for spiritual renewal and reconciliation with God. After losing everything and becoming homeless, Dennis encountered the life-changing love of Jesus. In a shelter, the Holy Spirit revealed his calling to start a podcast, write books, and produce media to advance God’s Kingdom. In 2024, he launched Grace Path in obedience to that vision. Today, the ministry reaches believers and non-believers through books, podcasts, music, and outreach. Previously, Dennis founded Garden Pool, a global nonprofit recognized for humanitarian work, including a speech at the United Nations. He has written over a dozen books and brings more than a decade of nonprofit leadership. Guided by servant leadership and driven by the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20), Dennis seeks to help others grow in faith and live abundantly in Christ. #podcast #christianpodcast #bible #faith

In this 30th episode of Season 2 of the Grit and Grace Podcast, my guest Chastity Dawn discusses her book From the Wilderness to the Narrow Path available on Amazon and www.chastitydawn.com. We also spend a lot of time on the supremacy of God of God's Word and true discipleship, pursuing closeness to God and the institutional church. #podcast #christianpodcast #ekklesia #faith #organicchurch #bible #biblestudy #christianpodcasters #book #author Grit and Grace Podcast has been featured on several top Feedspot lists and is nominated for Podcast of the Year by Prayze Factor Awards 2018 Atlanta. The Prayze Factor Awards THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LISTENING AND FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT.

In this episode with one of my top 5 favorite guests Barbara Lane tells the incredibly moving true story of 11 children given up to the foster system where they endured all sorts of abuse and neglect and Barbara's journey to finding not some but all of her lost siblings to be reunited again. I was so moved by this endearing narrative to tears as Barbara recounts the way God brought all the siblings together to tell their stories to Barbara who would later author them all in her book Broken Water, available on Amazon and Barbaralane.info. Rev. Barbara Lane integrates her life experiences into her writing. By sharing her own personal journey, Barbara destigmatizes the fate of child abuse survivors, leading her to write "Broken Water." In addition to her 25-year service in private practice as a ministerial counselor, Barbara’s educational background in human development, social sciences, and family psychology with a focus on child abuse, inspires her to share her expertise on interrelated issues: the family, family separation, the foster care system, attachment and bonding, child maltreatment, relationship formation, the resilience of the human spirit, healing from trauma, and the power found in having faith in something greater than the self. When not writing, you will find Barbara enjoying nature, reading, swimming, playing sports, people watching, and story writing. She especially enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Barbara lives in the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia with her husband, Jim, who remains her childhood sweetheart. Barbara loves being by the life-giving energy of water.Rev. Barbara Lane, MA, OMC has mentored many toward healing by finding the sacred within. She serves as an independent minister, believing in helping all who find their way to her door.Rev. Barbara Lane is available for interviews, expert commentary, features, Q&As and select byline opportunities. Please contact the Reverend's office at 540-513-3030 [email protected] #podcast #truestory #fosteryouth #healing #family #christian #god

LaSeana Andrews, author of Thankful Hannah, joins me in a lively chat on the topic of Having an Attitude of Gratitude, Even in Difficult Times. We talk about the importance of getting into the Word and more on this new episode of Grit and Grace Podcast. Also, stay tuned for the all new Show After the Show. #podcast #christianpodcast #faith #grateful

Join my guest Nicole and I as she shares some practical and faith-filled insights on how she navigated through grief and loss when two loved ones passed and time revealed a close betrayal in her life. Nichole Haugen is a wife, mom to six daughters, nurse, and grief coach. She spent over 10 years as a hospice nurse, helping families through hard times. Nichole knows a lot about grief, both from her job and her own life. In 2019, her dad passed away after a long fight with cancer, and just four months later, her mom died suddenly in a winter storm. On top of that, she discovered her husband had been hiding financial problems for over 10 years.Through all of this, Nichole found a path to healing, forgiveness, and learning to live with grief. Now, as a grief coach, she supports others on their grief journeys, helping them feel understood and reminding them they don’t have to face it alone.Social linksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nursegriefcoaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nursegriefcoachTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nursegriefcoachingPodcast: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/33936367Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/nursegriefcoachingWebsite: https://www.nursegriefcoaching.com#podcast

This week on Grit and Grace Podcast, Pastor & Host of the  @BibleInOrder  Podcast David Doty joins Pastor, Counselor & Author  @PastorMikmac  Mike McInerney of Mike McInerney Ministries, Inc. and I as we continue our conversation uncovering Biblical Church & the true meaning of #Ekklesia. David Doty is a pastor, lover of the Bible, and host of the Bible In Order podcast found at www.bibleinorder.com, which is an 8 minute daily devotion and application based on the chronological Bible reading plan. He and his wife Heather live in SW Florida with their 4 youngest children and are building businesses to fund the Kingdom of God.Mike McInerney hosts a gathering in his home, is the author of several books and articles which can be found on his website www.mikemc.org. Mike provides Biblical Counseling through The Safe Place in Decatur, TX, hosts Discipleship for Life and Co-hosts The Mike ad Me Show on Truth Seeker Texas Radio. Mike resides in North Texas with his beautiful wife Laurie and dog Walter. Tonya Bruton is the Marketing Director at Truth Seeker Texas Radio and host of the Grit and Grace Podcast. Tonya resides in North Texas with her husband and triplets. Tonya holds a B.A. in English, lives with mental health issues and uses her platform as host of the Grit and Grace Podcast to help others in recovery and to teach God's Word.You don't want to miss this deep look into why we "do church" the way we do today. #christian #ChristianPodcast #podcast #church #OrganicChurch #Ekklesia #radio #internetradio #talkradio

Join Mike and I as we discuss the True Ekklesia or Organic Church. #podcast #church

Join me for this week's Bible study, "The Basics of Spiritual Warfare." In this study, we'll cover lots of scripture, define what spiritual is and isn't, the truths and myths surrounding the topic of spiritual warfare and strategies for standing our ground in Christ.

Join Jennifer and I as she shares her personal testimony which involves a special experience with Jesus. We discuss her books Finding God, Finding Me: A Mom's Journey from the Pit to Peace, Elevate the Day Devotional as well as her podcast Elevate the Day Podcast. We also cover the importance of digging deep into God's Word. Jennifer Covello is a speaker, award-winning author and marketing and business strategist. She founded Elevate The Day® Ministries in 2017 with a vision to share inspiring, faith-filled messages about how a relationship with Jesus can heal your heart and heal your life. She is the co-host of the Elevate the Day podcast, which airs each week on YouTube and all popular podcasting platforms. Her books include most recently, the Elevate the Day 365-Day Devotional and Journal, her memoir, “Finding God. Finding Me,” and the My Life” baby journal. She is also a co-author of the “Joy 365 Devotional” and several other titles. Jennifer is a Bible college teacher and has led Bible studies. Jennifer holds a B.S. degree in Management Information Systems from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, an MBA. in Marketing Management from Pace University (NY), and a Bachelor of Theology degree from Life Christian University. A native of Long Island, New York, Jennifer resides in Norwalk, CT and is the proud mother of Christopher and Kaitlyn. Elevate the Day website: elevatetheday.com Contact Jennifer at [email protected] Social media: Facebook & Instagram: @elevatetheday LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jencovello/ #podcast

Mike McInerney is my special returning guest and Station Manager at www.truthseekertexasradio.com. Mike is a Pastor, runs a benevolence ministry, runs the Safe Place in Decatur, TX where he operates as a biblical counselor. Mike has also authored several books and many articles that can be found on his website mikemc.org. "Spiritual bypassing" refers to the act of using spiritual beliefs or practices to avoid confronting and dealing with unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, or personal challenges, essentially using spirituality as a way to sidestep difficult feelings rather than working through them healthily; it's considered a form of avoidance mechanism. Join us as we discuss how not to use our faith to evade a trial that may be ordained by God. We discuss how to stay authentic in our faith as we endure a trial and how to appropriately respond to others going through sufferings or trial.

THIS WEEK ON Grit & Grace Podcast, "Redemption and Restoration" with my special guest Richard Lynch. Richard is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). He is a certified advanced grief counseling specialist, EMDR certified practitioner, a a QPR instructor (suicide prevention). Currently Richard is the AD of Programming in a 328 bed Department of Corrections substance abuse program. There he oversees the program and is also the clinical supervisor for their counselors. He operates a small private practice doing grief counseling with parents who have lost children to overdoses. Richard is also a lay minister and have operated “Spread the Word” since 2016. He's done sick calls and end of life visits, and 113 funerals for families who do not have a pastor. But most importantly, Richard knows Jesus. Richard's testimony from abuse as a child, battling addiction, doing time in prison to running a prison's substance abuse program is a story of redemption and restoration that only God can write.

Join Mae Renfroe and myself as we discuss motherhood and parenting, homeschooling, her faith in God, and her story of losing their 14-year old son in a 4-wheeler accident and how the hope of God has kept her going ever since. She has a book on her story called Holding on to Hope available on Amazon. About A wife & mother to 10, Mae Renfroe is passionate about bringing women to a closer & more intimate relationship with God, and encouraging those that have gone through difficult things in life with the hope & love of God's word. From her own experience with loss & grief, (having lost three family members to sudden death within three years) she brings new hope, new purpose and new energy to broken hearts with big dreams. Grit and Grace Podcast is a Christian based show highlighting topics such as addiction, recovery, mental health, church issues, parenting and biblical studies. The show airs first every Wednesday night at 6PM CST on www.truthseekertexasradio.com. YouTube and Spotify uploads go live on Thursdays. Tonya Bruton resides in North Texas with her husband and triplets. Tonya holds a B.A. in English and is a stay-at-home mom who lives with mental health issues. She uses her platform as host of the Grit and Grace podcast to help others in recovery and to teach God's Word.

This week on Grit and Grace Podcast, we're going to ask ourselves, Do I really trust God after what happened to me? We'll take an honest look at faith after trauma. Taryn Marchena is my guest this week. She has lived experiences of broken trust, betrayal, trauma, and grappling with forgiveness and faith. The Lord led her to grapple with the story of Hagar in scripture which resurfaced past trauma and began a journey toward freedom and true understanding of His character. Taryn is a community activator, teacher and elder at her church and business owner. She reconnects you to trust after a blindside, betrayal or broken trust; guiding you as you attune to Holy Spirit discernment so you can enter into healthy relationships. Last year she worked with over 115 clients 1-on-1 to rediscover who God made them to be as they heal from their past. Kayaking on a Colorado lake at sunset and watching Survivor on her couch with her daughter and husband are her two favorite places to be. She loves Jesus, spicy-cheezits and vanilla lattes in that order! She can be found at www.tarynrachel.com And has a Facebook community.

Jason Tuttle is a father of 2 kids with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities who lost his 15 year old special needs son suddenly and unexpectedly on 01/28/22. He has a compelling story to help show triumph over adversity in the special needs life over the last 18 years as well as on this lifelong grief journey that he is now on. Jason created a Facebook blog on grief called, Letters To Zachary, where he shares his raw, unfiltered, transparent, non-sugar coated emotions from a father's/male's perspective. This page started the day that he lost his son. It chronicles the utter devastation he has felt from the start of the grief journey through the evolution to today where he has created a following to help others along the grief journey as he continues to learn to navigate the grief life. The ultimate goal of the "Letters To Zachary", is to help men to understand that it is OK to be vulnerable to share their heartfelt emotions on grief and devastation. It is a safe space created to let men come in and to express themselves in a judgment free environment. Jason can be found online at Letters To Zachary (Website) www.LettersToZachary.com, Letters To Zachary (FB) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552174684952, Letters To Zachary (TikTok) https://www.tiktok.com/@letters2zachary, Letters To Zachary (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/letters2zachary/

Benjamin Bruton is my son and a former guest, co-host and host of the Grit and Grace Podcast. A Senior in high school, he joins us today to reflect on his years up to now and share how he feels God is calling him and other young people to pursue pastoral ministry. My husband Joshua surprised us by joining in this casual conversation and meaty Bible study on famous biblical characters such as Samuel, David and Jeremiah. How old were they when they heard God's call? And how did they respond to that call and more on this engaging episode by and for young people and their families. Benjamin is a senior in high school and active in Bend, Choir, and Drama. In his junior year, he served as school mascot and procured the administrations permission to start a school sanctioned Bible club. Currently Ben serves on the Student Ministry Team at First Baptist Church in Ponder and is part of the choir at Calvary UPC Denton. He plans to attend college and pursue degrees in theology and music theory. He believes ultimately God has called him to preach and to pastor a church. THE RECORDING of THIS episode was made possible by the support of listener April Reeves whose favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13

Gillian Moore is a faith & mindset coach who specializes in faith and grief. She is a Christian support guide for grieving women. In this episode, she reveals how her own journey through grief and faith affected her mental health.

Join us in a conversation on the intersections of complex trauma and faith. As a person living with Complex PTSD, I found this discussion both helpful and inspiring. Tabitha explains what trauma and complex trauma are and gives practical tools to help us navigate the processing of our traumas with our faith still in tact or maybe even brand new. Tabitha believes we comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. (AND I LOVE THIS ABOUT HER👉), She does not minimize, nor does she spiritually, bypass suffering. It's going to be a great conversation.

Lauren lost her first husband just three days before giving birth to their child. Join us as she discusses the transformation in her faith and how she navigated through her grief during that process. This is a very enriching conversation about the depths in our faith God will take us to.

Taking from our key scripture in Ephesians 6:17, we delve into a study on the power of speaking God's word. #podcast #faith #God #christian #bible #jesus

Join me and Catherine as we discuss how God walks closely by us in the good times and bad. Catherine and her first husband navigated church trauma and hurts then adopted two boys. Later on, Catherine went through a divorce and remarriage. I'm excited for you to hear Catherine tell her emotional and inspiring story of Grit and Grace.

In part 2 of our conversation, Ricky talks about how he navigated through his daughter's illness, saw a miracle, was called to ministry and more.....

Ricky bravely shares his story of growing up in poverty and abuse and finding hope in God on the other side.

"My Mental Health Journey" with Tonya Bruton interviewed by Benjamin Bruton ome of you may have picked up on in the shows, I live an accomplished and victorious life while living with many co-occurring mental disorders. While we do not discuss these disorders in detail, we do discuss some of the traumatic experiences that led to them. Please keep this in mind if you are easily triggered. Ben and I actually had a heart warming conversation. You really don't want to miss it.If you feel you are in crisis, call the national hotline https://mentalhealthhotline.org/#podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #bipolarawareness #ptsd #DID #bpd #sud

Join me and returning guest Jaclyn Whitt. She is a screenwriter, teaches screenwriting courses, hosts a podcast about the same and Co-Director of Family Friendly Screenwriting Academy. She has recently published a book, available on Amazon, called "In the Beginning, Middle, and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of Life, Character, and God." https://www.amazon.com...​ https://www.jaclynwhit...​ #podcast​ #faith​ #screenwriting​ #writer​ #god​ #godsstory​ #familyfriendly​ #christian​

Julie is a #survivor of childhood #trauma and experienced emotional abuse, neglect, parental divorce, and poverty. Statistics predicted that Julie's future was bleak, but an encounter with the Holy Spirit dramatically shifted the trajectory of her life. Because Julie has the powerful combination of lived experience, education and strong #Christian #faith, she is uniquely positioned to help you overcome inner pain, and reach your God-given potential. While the past cannot be undone, your future is waiting to be written. Be redefined as God's precious child, renewed in #spirit, and restored through insights and practical tools that will improve your life through faith-based mental health and wellness strategies found on Julie's 'Room to Bloom' #podcast, and VIP group.