Episodes
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Episode 136: Women of the Bible Series - #1
In this first episode of our Women of the Bible series, we're looking at Eve and the moment shame entered the story. After sin in the garden, Eve's instinct was to hide, and it's a response many of us still wrestle with today. Join us as we explore how shame impacts our relationship with God and...
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Episode 135: Strong, Smart, and Safe: A Gritty Girls Guide
In a world that can feel unpredictable, situational awareness is one of the most important skills women can develop. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to stay alert, trust your instincts, and make smart decisions that enhance your personal safety without living in fear. Join us as we…
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Episode 134: Is God Disappointed in Me?
Have you ever wondered if God is disappointed in you? Maybe you've missed the mark, made the same mistake again, or feel like you're never doing enough. In this episode, we're replacing shame with biblical truth and uncovering the difference between conviction and condemnation, because God's…
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Episode 133: Healthy Leaders Apologize
What does it look like when a leader gets it wrong? More importantly, what does it look like when they make it right? In this episode, we're talking about biblical leadership and the often-overlooked strength of a sincere apology. Join us as we explore how healthy leaders take responsibility…
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Episode 132: Onward, Upward, and Into Season Four!
As we step into a new season, we're taking a moment to reflect on the journey of the podcast so far and celebrate God's faithfulness through every conversation. We'll look back on where we've been, some of the lessons we've learned along the way, and how those moments have shaped us. Then we'll...
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Episode 131: The Loneliness Nobody Talks About
Have you ever felt lonely in a room full of people? Whether it's in marriage, leadership, ministry, or everyday life, loneliness has a way of creeping in and convincing us we're carrying our burdens alone. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the isolation that can come with...
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Episode 130: Protecting Your Marriage from Kid-Centeredness
When life revolves around carpools, practices, and packed family schedules, it's easy for marriage to slip into the background. In this episode, we talk about the dangers of becoming a kid-centered family instead of a Christ-centered marriage and why investing in your spouse is one of the…
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Episode 129: Reading Your Bible Without Guilt
Today on the Gritty Girls Podcast, we’re talking about that shift every Christian woman eventually faces—moving from “I should read my Bible” to “I can’t wait to meet with Jesus today.” In this episode, we unpack how obligation quietly creeps in, why it drains our joy, and how love for the Lord...
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Episode 128: When One Spouse Is Growing Faster Spiritually
When one spouse seems to be sprinting spiritually while the other is barely jogging, it can create quiet tension, insecurity, or even distance. This episode gently unpacks what it looks like when couples find themselves in different spiritual seasons and how to navigate that gap with humility,...
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Episode 127: The Lie I Believed For Years
Believing a lie for years can shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and even God—and most of the time, we don’t realize how heavy that falsehood has become until something finally exposes it. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the quiet power of deception and the even greater...
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Episode 126: The New Rhythm
Settling into a new school routine can feel like jumping from summer’s slow drift into a full‑speed sprint. This episode explores the real-life chaos of early alarms, shifting schedules, and the pressure moms feel to keep everything running smoothly. You'll hear practical encouragement and remind...
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Episode 125: Holy Highs, Real Life
You've experienced that mountaintop moment feeling — when God feels so close you’re convinced this "spiritual high" might actually last forever. But then Tuesday shows up with laundry, deadlines, and your faith momentum seems to suddenly slow down. This episode of the Gritty Girls Podcast is all...
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Episode 124: Jesus Said Be Nice
Are you having trouble being kind lately—the type of kind Jesus actually calls us to? You’re not alone! Christ-kindness is one of those places where our flesh and our faith wrestle hard. Jesus didn’t tell us to be kind because it’s easy, but because it’s how His love shows up in the small…
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Top-Rated Replay: Joy vs. Toxic Positivity
Today's episode is a top-rated replay from our very first season. This episode digs into the real difference between biblical joy and toxic positivity—because one leads us closer to Jesus, and the other pressures us to pretend everything’s fine. We talk honestly about how Christian women can hold...
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Episode 123: Midyear Check-In
Wow! We are just over halfway through the year, and it is the perfect moment to pause and look honestly at how we are doing with our 2026 Word of the Year. We discuss what this word has been teaching us, stretching us, and revealing about the season we're walking through with God right now. In...
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Episode 122: Bumper Sticker Theology (Part 5)
How many times have you heard or maybe even said the phrase, "Everything happens for a reason?" - This sounds comforting, but it quietly suggests that God wills every painful moment instead of walking with us through them. In this episode, we're breaking down why that phrase doesn't line up with...
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Episode 121: He Said, She Said (Part 4) - Attraction, Intimacy, & Staying Connected
This episode is an honest conversation about staying connected in the middle of busy schedules, responsibilities, and real life. We talk about emotional connection, physical intimacy, and the small things that either build closeness - or slowly chip away at it. No pressure, no weirdness - just…
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Episode 120: He Said, She Said (Part 3) - Parenting: Same Team, Different Styles
Mom and Dad are not the same - and that's not the problem...unless you make it one. In this episode, we're unpacking what it looks like to parent as a united team when your approaches don't always match. From discipline differences to emotional responses, we talk through the tension that can show...
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Episode 119: He Said, She Said (Part 2) - Communication Without the Explosion
You know those arguments that start about something small...and somehow end with, "you always do this?" Yeah. We're talking about those. This episode dives into what's really happening underneath miscommunication, why timing and tone matter more than we think, and how to handle conflict without...
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Episode 118: He Said, She Said (Part 1) - Marriage Isn't 50/50
Everyone says marriage is 50/50...until real life hits and somebody's running on fumes while the other one forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer. In this episode, we're getting honest about what actually makes a marriage work when life isn't evenly split. We talk expectations versus...
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Episode 117: Your Approval Isn't My Calling
People‑pleasing can wear you out in ways you don’t even notice until your soul feels stretched thin. On The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie are digging into how we can break free from that pressure and root our worth in Christ alone. The Gritty Girls want to remind you that real peace…
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Episode 116: When Prayers Go Unanswered
Disappointment hits differently when it feels like your prayers are just hanging in the air, unanswered, and unseen. On The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie are getting real about wrestling with those quiet places of longing while still choosing to trust in God’s timing. And today we’re...
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Episode 115: Her Husband Isn't Perfect Either
Comparison shows up everywhere—at church, at work, and especially on the scroll—and if we’re not careful, it can quietly chip away at how we see our own marriage. In this episode on The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie talk about how a Christian woman can protect her heart and her home from...
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Episode 114: Jailbreak
Today’s episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast invites us to step out of old narratives and into the truth that in Christ we are created to live free and not in chains. We’ll explore how to release a victim mindset and embrace the victorious identity Jesus has already secured for us. Get ready to…
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Episode 113: Bumper Sticker Theology (Part 4)
Some sayings sound Christian, but when you slow down and hold them up to Scripture—like “money is the root of all evil” or “you shouldn’t judge”—you realize they’re not actually what the Bible teaches. In today’s fourth episode in this series, we’re breaking down these familiar phrases and...
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Episode 112: The Ministry of Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the most beautiful ministries God entrusts to us—an everyday calling woven into ordinary moments that shape eternal souls. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we honor the women who pour out love, strength, and faith in ways often unseen but deeply felt. In every prayer whispered,...
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Episode 111: Who Am I Now?
When life shifts it can shake how you see yourself. But identity in Christ doesn’t wobble just because your season does. On this episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie dig into what it means to stay rooted in who God says you are, even when everything around you is changing.
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Episode 110: Covenant Love
In a world that treats cohabitation like a trial run, marriage can start to look optional—but God paints a very different picture of covenant love. Today on The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie are digging into why the Bible calls us to something deeper, steadier, and far more sacred than...
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Episode 109: Grit Over Quit
Some seasons just feel heavy, and honestly, quitting can look real tempting. But on The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie are learning right alongside you what it looks like to hold onto Jesus with both hands when life gets messy. And today we’re talking about how to keep showing up, keep...
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Episode 108: Bumper Sticker Theology (Part 3)
Welcome back to The Gritty Girls Podcast. This episode continues our bumper‑sticker theology series as we unpack the familiar sayings that appear Christian at first glance yet fall short of biblical truth. Together, we’ll explore what Scripture actually teaches and why it matters.
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Episode 107: Celebrating the Comeback of all Comebacks
On today’s episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie dive into the comeback of all comebacks—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. When the world thought the story was over, God was just getting started, proving that death doesn’t get the final word. This is the moment that rewrote…
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Episode 106: Holy Posts, Not Mixed Signals
Welcome back to The Gritty Girls Podcast with Chel and Jeannie. What we post online often says more about our hearts than we realize, and sometimes those mixed signals can slip out without us meaning to. Today we’re talking about how our online presence can reflect the character of Jesus—choosing...
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Episode 105: Friendship in the Wild
Today on The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie are stepping into a topic that so many Christian women quietly struggle with—how to actually make new friendships as adults. Not the forced kind, not the surface‑level kind, and definitely not the exhausting kind. We're talking about friendships...
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Episode 104: Married to an Opposite? Bless Your Heart!
Marriage gets interesting when you realize God paired you with someone who is beautifully, maddeningly opposite from you. But those differences aren’t meant to be weapons—they’re meant to be tools that sharpen, stretch, and sanctify you both. Today, Chel and Jeannie are diving into how to stop...
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Episode 103: Bumper Sticker Theology (Part 2)
On today’s episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast, we’re once again peeling back the layers on 2 more catchy "Christian" sayings that sound comforting but crumble under biblical truth. We’re diving into the bumper‑sticker theology that shapes our thinking more than we realize—and exploring how to...
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Episode 102: DNA, Heritage, and Divine Intervention
You know, our stories run deeper than whatever shows up on a family tree. We’ve got DNA and heritage, sure—but we’ve also got a God who steps in, redirects, and gives us the grace to change where our legacy is headed. So, on this episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie are diving…
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Episode 101: Lent - Biblical Practice or Church Tradition?
Lent stirs up a big question for many believers—Is this a biblical practice or simply a long‑standing church tradition? In today’s episode, Chel and Jeannie are digging into Scripture, the history, and the heart behind the season to discern what truly honors God. Let’s explore this with open…
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Episode 100: The One Where God Brought Us All the Way to 100!!!!
This episode marks a beautiful milestone—100 conversations about life, marriage, faith, and family. What started as two women saying yes to God has now become a community of listeners learning, healing, growing, and walking out their purpose together. Today, we pause to celebrate God's…
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Episode 99: When the Honeymoon Took Its Own Trip
Okay Gritty Gals (and Guys)! Let’s be honest—every marriage goes through those not‑so‑sparkly seasons where everything feels a little routine and a lot less romantic. But it’s in those very moments that God loves to step in, steady our hearts, and remind us that real covenant love grows strongest...
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Episode 98: Mood Rings and Roller Skates
Stepping into your 40s comes with a whole list of “I wish someone had told me…” moments, and today The Gritty Girls are diving into them with honesty and a little humor. From the surprising shifts in our bodies to the way our priorities sharpen, this decade has a way of revealing what truly matters.
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Episode 97: Have We Been Here Before?
Do you ever feel stressed out or overwhelmed with what's going on in the world today? You are not alone. Today Chel and Jeannie talk about that line from Ecclesiastes—nothing new under the sun. God reminds us that He’s seen it all before and He is control. So, let’s slow down together and look at...
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Episode 96: Beyond the Bumper Sticker: Truth That Travels Further (Part 1)
There are a lot of catchy "Christian" slogans out in the world today, but the gospel was never meant to fit on a bumper sticker. In this new series, Chel and Jeannie look at some of these slogans from the lens of Scripture and let the Truth reshape our perspective. If you’re hungry for a faith...
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Episode 95: Well, Hello 2026
Hello, 2026! If you have been listening to The Gritty Girls Podcast for a while, you know that Chel and Jeannie choose a Word of the Year instead of making a New Year's Resolution. This Word of the Year will shape our prayers, our purpose, and our daily walk with Jesus. Join us as we share our…
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Episode 94: He Is (Part 7)
Happy New Year, friends!!! Welcome back to The Gritty Girls Podcast! Today Chel and Jeannie finish the He Is series which has focused on the attributes of God. We hope you have enjoyed this series as much as we have had talking about our Lord and Savior!
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Episode 93: Jesus Didn't Come Wrapped in Tinsel
Have you ever really stopped to think about how God chose to enter the world He created? He could've come as a powerful person with all the pomp and circumstance, but He purposefully chose not to and came in humility instead. Join Chel and Jeannie for this Christmas episode where we discuss the...
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Episode 92: Butterflies are NOT the Holy Spirit
Today Chel and Jeannie talk about listening to the Holy Spirit in our dating relationships. Feelings can be powerful, but they aren’t the same as the Spirit’s voice—emotions may shift, while God’s guidance remains steady and true. Together, we’ll explore how to discern His leading beyond our...
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Episode 91: Recognizing the Spirit in the Noise of Life
Hello gritty guys and gals! Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re talking about discerning the Holy Spirit in everyday life. It’s not about lofty theology—it’s about those real moments when you’re wondering, “Is this God guiding me, or just me overthinking again?” Together, we’ll uncover how to...
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Episode 90: Faith With Mud On It's Boots
Welcome to today’s episode, where Chel and Jeannie discuss how women can walk in grace and truth together, just as Jesus did. As we explore the beauty of Christ-centered friendships, we’ll discover how His love shapes the way we support, encourage, and grow alongside one another.
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Episode 89: A Thankful Heart is the Best Centerpiece
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Welcome to The Gritty Girls Podcast. Today Chel and Jeannie are talking about what it really means to live with a thankful heart—not just in the big moments, but in the everyday grit of life. So, grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s dive into gratitude together.Ben...
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Episode 88: Color-Coded Chaos
Happy Thursday, friends! Today is a fun episode where the Gritty Girls podcast breaks down the basics of color analysis. From choosing clothing that complements your natural tones to understanding how color influences confidence and perception, we’ll give you practical tools to make smarter style...
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