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The Nitty Gritty

by Schell Peterson & Danielle Kazarian

Here to discuss the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation, and how to walk through them with guidance from Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

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Episodes

  1. EP 46: Kingdom Building Series: Homeschooling and Faith Development

    Join Danielle and Schell as they interview Spring Kraft, a dedicated homeschooling mom and kingdom builder, who shares her heart on integrating faith into everyday family life. Discover practical insights on cultivating a Christ-centered home, simplifying homeschool routine, and living...

  2. EP 45: Why Most People Are Building Their Lives On Shakey Foundations Without Knowing It

    EP 45: Why Most People Are Building Their Lives Shakey Foundations Without Knowing It Join us as we share personal stories and insights on what kingdom building truly means from a faith-centered perspective. Discover how surrender, humility, and intentional listening shape a life that reflects...

  3. EP 44: Building Boldly- Kingdom Work, Adoption & the Power of Unity with Kerri Holmes

    Building Boldly: Kingdom Work, Adoption & the Power of Unity with Kerri Holmes The Nitty Gritty Podcast with Kerri Holmes**Join us as Danielle and Schell sit down with Kerri Holmes to explore her journey in kingdom-building through church leadership, marriage, and adoption. Discover how...

  4. EP 43: Follow up conversation to EP 41-Navigating Authentic Faith & Healthy Relationships

    EP 43: Navigating Authentic Faith and Healthy Relationships: A Follow-up Conversation on Forgiveness, Boundaries, and Discernment In this episode, Schell and Danielle follow up their previous conversation from EP 41 and explore the challenges and truths of living out faith in everyday...

  5. Ep 42: Finding the Gold in People- w/ guest Jennifer Jones on forging faith, ministry idolatry, calling

    Ep 42: Finding the Gold in People- Jennifer Jones on forging faith through fire, breaking ministry idolatry, and helping believers run in their calling In this episode of the Nitty Gritty, Danielle and Shell sit down with Jennifer Jones — ministry leader, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of...

  6. Ep 41: Building the Kingdom through Friendship: A Journey of Faith, Love, and Discipline

    Title: Ep 41: Building the Kingdom through Friendship: A Journey of Faith, Love, and Discipline In this episode of the Nitty Gritty podcast, Danielle and Schell explore what it means to build genuine friendships rooted in biblical principles and how these relationships reflect God's kingdom on...

  7. Ep 40: "Season 5"- Walking in Faith: Embracing Hardships, Discernment, and Kingdom Building

    Title: "Season 5"- Walking in Faith: Embracing Hardships, Discernment, and Kingdom Building Join Schell and Danielle as they share their reflections on walking with Jesus through life's ups and downs. They discuss personal growth, spiritual discernment, and the importance of kingdom-minded...

  8. Ep 39: A Conversation on Cultivation

    In The Nitty Gritty Ep 39: A Conversation on Cultivation, Schell & Danielle follow up episode 38 with a practical conversation on how to cultivate healthy soil in our lives and others. In this episode you will: -Be encouraged with healthy communication tips. -Explore and learn how to listen to...

  9. EP 38-Cultivating an Abundant Life

    EP 38-Cultivating an Abundant Life In Episode 38- Danielle Kazarian is speaking live to a group of ladies at one of Higher Vision Valencia's circles-Titus. Do you feel inadaquate or ill-equipped for the task at hand? Do you carry all the burdens of your loved-ones? Are you exhausted? Are you...

  10. EP 37: Keeping it reel- Turn Down the Funk[y] Old Tapes

    EP 37: Keepin’ it Reel-Turn Down the Funk[y] Old Tapes In Ep 37 The Nitty Gritty is talking about old tapes–the thoughts, behaviors, or patterns from our past that taunt our mind and captivate our emotions. Examples of what old tapes may sound like: -blaming self or someone else instead of asking...

  11. EP 36: Food For Thought

    Thanks for joining us today on The Nitty Gritty as we walk together toward a healthy, thriving life with Jesus. In EP 36 we share how God has healed us in various ways and what He has shown us as we walk out healthy living for us and our families. In this episode you will: Reframe our perspective...

  12. EP 35: TRUST...The Process- Part 2

    In The Nitty Gritty Podcast EP 35: TRUST…the process-Part 2, Schell and Danielle pick up the conversation on trust and discuss what it means to trust God, surrender, and apply God's word in the moments that seem so ugly, hidden, and impossible to face. What does it mean to trust God? Trust is not...

  13. EP 34: TRUST...The Process- Part 1

    In Ep:34 Trust...The Process Part 1 The Nitty Gritty is flipping the script from "trust the process" to "the process of trusting God". In this episode, you will: - discover the only way to show up as your real, authentic self is preparation with Jesus. - learn Jesus is not just the Savior of the...

  14. EP 33: Delivered-Fun, Feisty, Free, & Favored with Jody Defries

    The Nitty Gritty welcomes Jody Defries--Daughter of the King, wife to 1, mother of 8, and friend to all--as she walks us through how God delivered her from white-knuckling her life. God replaced the intrusive, invasive thoughts with hearing the angels singing, "You are a child of God". Friends…

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  15. Season 3 Finalé: Look Up-Selah

    Join Schell and Danielle in The Nitty Gritty Season 3 Finale: Look Up-Selah As we remember to ask, What does God have for me right now, in this moment? What does God’s Word say about my real life experiences? How is the Holy Spirit activated through my circumstances? In this episode you will:...

  16. EP 31: You're Forgiven. But, do I forgive you?- Guest Erica Lopez

    The Nitty Gritty welcomes guest Erica Lopez as she shares how God rescued her from the pain of abuse, identity confusion, and addiction. Join us in this super relatable episode as we hear Erica's heart wrenching testimony that will fill you with hope, comfort, freedom and practical application to...

  17. Ep 30: Clay Jars From Dust- with Guest Lauren Fisher

    Episode 30: Clay Jars from Dust *sensitive content may not be suitable for young listeners We welcome Lauren Fisher on the Nitty Gritty as she shares how her life disciplines to "be ready. stay ready," held her steady when her life crumbled around her. Get ready to enter into a place of rest as…

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  18. Ep 29: The Simple—Not Easy—Answer with Guest Sarah Redding

    The Simple—Not Easy—Answer Join our conversation with the lovely Sarah Redding. She invites us into her story of divorce and shares how God used this pain to reshape her identity by guiding her through His Word by His Spirit. *Some of this content may not be suitable for young audiences. In this...

  19. Ep 28: Blooming Through the Thorns-Guest Dana Johnson

    Schell & Danielle welcome guest Dana Johnson as she shares how God directed her steps after the loss of her husband when he tragically took his own life. We welcome you on this journey of joy, healing, compassion, and Blooming Through the Thorns. Dana shares how: God released her from...

  20. Ep 27 : Finding Hope in the Unseen-Guest Testimony-Rose

    -Some of the contents of this testimony may not be suitable for young listeners. -Sensitive topics are discussed that may trigger some intense feelings. We invite you at any point to pause this episode and revisit when it feels safe for you to continue listening. Schell & Danielle welcome Rose as...

  21. Ep 26: Building Bridges at the Crossroads

    Today Schell and Danielle invite you into a conversation about conversations. Every day we have "Crucial" Conversations". Join us as we discover healthy tools to communicate clearly and fight well in our relationships. Crucial conversation: a crossroads or defining moment with a given topic.…

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  22. Ep 25: Good Grief! Good God!- Jesus in the here & now

    Join Schell & Danielle in Season 3 as we discuss Jesus in the here and now. What does it look like to grieve, be angry, experience sadness and joy, hope, or the myriad of emotions God's way? What does it look like to draw closer to Jesus and those walking with Him as we experience these hard...

  23. Ep 24: Step Out & Grab Your Freedom

    On this episode of The Nitty Gritty, Danielle Kazarian encourages us that the best way to stop feeling out of control is actually giving up our need for it. Have you ever had some unexpected circumstances unravel your world? What is the most powerfully seductive voice in that moment?...

  24. Ep 23: The big STOOP- Compassion

    -First time the Bible talks about Gods character is in EXODUS 34:6NLT “The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. “ This is His debut of his character, and he chooses...

  25. Ep 22: Spiritual Discipline-Sabbath

    Join Schell and Danielle as they wrap up season two of The Nitty Gritty Podcast-discussing the spiritual discipline-Sabbath. Key Scriptures: ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭TPT‬‬ “Those who first heard the good news of deliverance failed to enter into that realm of faith’s rest because of their…

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  26. Ep 21: Not Holy- Wholly His

    Join Schell & Danielle as they discuss the Spiritual Discipline that is commanded many times by Jesus-Prayer. Good News: You can pray confidently because Prayer is NOT about YOU. Prayer is communion with your Creator. Scriptures Mentioned: Matthew 7:24-29- Prayer is a command, Jesus says, "put…

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  27. Ep 20: Pride 2-Inside Out

    Join Schell and Danielle as they continue the discussion with guest co-host Cole Williams in Pride Part 2. They explore God's word and uncover that if we know how much love God has for us, we won't operate out of insecurities, trying to be better, comparison__the place that desires to be…

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  28. Ep 19: Pride Pt 1-Me, I, Me-O-My

    Join Schell and Danielle as they welcome guest co-host, Cole Williams. In this episode we discuss the faces of pride and the simple ways we can shut the voices off that want to puff us up or tear us down. Cole's ministry Word for words: "seeing words in 3-D"__defining words God's way for a deeper...

  29. BONUS: Ep 18-Protection Through Prayer (Ephesians 6:13-18)

    Join Schell and Danielle as they activate the Armor of God teaching us to pray Ephesians 6:13-18: 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with…

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  30. Ep 18: Spiritual Discipline: Warfare

    Join Schell and Danielle as they explore what scripture has to say about spiritual warfare and discuss how do I know if it's a battle or just hard circumstances? Key Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 10-For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against…

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  31. EP 17: Disciplines: The Greatest Treasure-God's Word

    The Nitty Gritty welcomes guest Milena Kazarian-Keers as she imparts wisdom and practical application to sitting at Jesus' feet through The Bible- God's Holy Word. Quotable Moments: "[Reading God's Word] is an ever-growing faith journey. It does not have to look perfect." -Milena "God is able, I...

  32. EP 16: Disciplines-Reading God's Word-Try it!

    In Episode 16 Schell and Danielle challenge you to ask the question, "How is reading God's Word, The Bible, going to change my life?" Join them as they discuss the power behind the Spiritual Discipline- Reading God's Word. 3 ways to approach God's Word: read-open scripture, ask Holy Spirit what…

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  33. EP 15: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Fasting?

    In this episode, Schell and Danielle answer the question "How do I talk to my kids about fasting?" Luke 5:34- feasting with the bridegroom What's the point? Anticipate excitement of being in God's presence. If it doesn't make sense, still explain the Biblical reason and one day the layering will...

  34. EP 14: Prayer for Fasting- Well-Watered Garden

    Key Scripture Isaiah 58:5-12 NIV 5 Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for people to humble themselves? Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying in sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the Lord? 6 “Is not this the kind of fasting…

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  35. Ep 13: Disciplines-Fasting-From? For? FREEDOM!

    Fasting-Jesus did it, so should we. Fasting for Spiritual is NOT the same and for Physical. While both have health benefits, there IS a difference. Listen in as Schell and Danielle discuss the purpose, benefits, and Biblical command to this Spiritual Discipline. Heightened awareness-When you seek...

  36. BONUS: Disciplines Ep12 (Praying scripture)-Training with purpose for a purpose

    Discipline: We train with purpose for a purpose "Isn’t it obvious that all runners on the racetrack keep on running to win, but only one receives the victor’s prize? Yet each one of you must run the race to be victorious. A true athlete will be disciplined in every respect, practicing constant...

  37. Ep 12: Disciplines-Becoming Who "I Am" Says I am

    Spiritual Disciplines vs Life Disciplines Life Disciplines- Life things you need to do to make other things happen Spiritual Disciplines- Living out the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) Prayer Fasting Reading the Word-inviting the Holy Spirit into the process Reflection: What choices do I...

  38. Coming Soon on Season 2: What You Can Expect

    The Nitty Gritty is coming back very soon with new episodes filled with how to apply God's Truth and perspective to the important aspects and practical details of everyday life. You're in for a treat as Schell and Danielle discuss tensions like, "When the world says, 'I'm perfect as I am' or 'I...

  39. EP 11: Perspective PT 2- Recalibrating our Upside-down, & Turned-around Thinking

    In Part 2 of our final episode of Season 1, we continue our conversation on seeing our circumstances God's way; discovering how praise can change how we see things. We share how the Holy Spirit has given us the beautiful gift of perspective shift in circumstances that have felt impossible. We...

  40. Ep 10: Perspective PT 1-Beyond the Web

    Perspective Part 1- Beyond the Web Guest Co-host: Damara Honorat In Part 1 of our final episode to Season 1, we learn to ask God, "Why is this here?" Testimonies of a changed perspective: Damara: “His magnificence is so much greater than all these tiny things that get us all worked up, anxious…

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  41. Ep 9: What about me- The tensions we face when our convictions are different than "theirs."

    You asked. We answered. Listener request: "What about me? What about those of us in the middle who didn't start out walking with Jesus? What do I do if there's new habits to create? What do I do with the "time lost"? Is it ok to hold someone to my own convictions that may not be specifically in…

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  42. Ep 8: Praying through scripture

    Join us in a time of "Lectio Divina" where we let go of our own agendas and open ourselves to what God is saying to us through scripture, His Word. Learn how to pray these promises over yourself, your family, your community, and your circumstances. Source: The Lectio Course- For additional info…

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  43. EP 7: Mental health Pt 3

    Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. So join us in this safe space, while we further discuss what this looks like for many individiuals.

  44. EP 6: Mental health Pt 2

    Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. So join us in this safe space, while we further discuss what this looks like for many individiuals.

  45. EP 5: Mental Health PT 1- The Unraveling

    Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. We are not experts, but we want to invite you into a safe space to discuss this topic, which can understandably be very difficult. Mental health affects all of us, it's real…

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  46. PSA!

    WE LOVE OUR GRITTY COMMUNITY!

  47. BONUS: HOPE (Ep 4 follow up prayer)

    Discover how to pray scriptures over yourself and anyone. We take you through Psalms 40 Lectio Divina style (see notes below), and see how God's Word is not meant to support our perspective; it's meant to change our perspective. Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5NIV 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he...

  48. EP 4: Got HOPE?- The God of the Impossible and the God of Possibility

    In what or who you put your hope, plays a significant role in your life and even effects those around you? Let's find where we've left our hope, pick it up and put it in the right place! Praying specifics for you family. Authority through Jesus Christ. Scripture: Psalms 118:24 NASB1995 "This is…

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  49. EP 3: My kid is lying... now what?

    Are you toggling between grace and discipline? Let's get practical. Join the conversation for steps to affirm, praise, reward, and follow-through with consequences. How do we address when our children lie and correct them without withering their spirit, speaking shame, or giving them the identity...

  50. EP 2: Identity- "Hello, My Name is Miss Understood."

    Grab your scuba gear and get ready to explore with us the beautiful adventure through God's word as we as the following questions- We are God's children, but what in the world does that mean? What is your identity wrapped up in? How do you differentiate between identity, calling, purpose? Is...

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Here to discuss the most important aspects or practical details of a subject or situation, and how to walk through them with guidance from Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

HOSTED BY

Schell Peterson & Danielle Kazarian

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