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Is My Marriage Worth Fighting For? | Our Grit and Grace Life

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Relationships

Nobody tells you that marriage is easy. And when you face outside struggles, like job loss and financial strain, the toll comes into the home and puts pressure on your relationship. In these situations, it’s tempting to second-guess your marriage, or even contemplate walking away. There are some instances where a successful long-term marriage is no longer an option. But if there’s a chance to save it, Darlene and Julie are here to encourage your commitment to fight with helpful resources and advice.

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This Grit and Grace Life Podcast Preview – Episode 143 with Deb Meyer on Family Wealth

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Life & Culture, Work & Money

Every family wants to accumulate enough money to feel secure and enjoy a few things here and there. They also want to be rich in love, comfort and happiness, but those are different types of wealth, right? Deb Meyer, author and owner of financial planning and investment advisory firm, WorthyNest, would have to disagree. Deb joins Darlene and Julie in this episode to explain how families can attain their dreams and build lasting financial wealth by identifying their priorities. And she lists them out here for you, so you can get started immediately.

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This Grit and Grace Life Podcast Preview – Episode 140 with Dr. Zoe Shaw, Never or Forever Fiance

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Relationships

This topic is incredibly relevant these days—so relevant, in fact, that our articles on why he didn’t propose were some of the most-searched in Grit and Grace Life history! That means that the issue of men steering clear of commitment is a very common problem. Even if your man has already proposed, but he’s putting off setting a date, you may need to have a serious conversation with him. Dr. Zoe Shaw sits down with Darlene and Julie to unpack the issue of the forever fiance, and how to know when it’s time for you to give him an ultimatum.

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This Grit and Grace Life Podcast Preview – Episode 139 Post-Pandemic

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Life & Culture

The pandemic changed our lives in countless ways. Maybe you started building your new normal, or in some ways, you returned back to the way things were before COVID-19. Either way, we also learned a lot, whether that was the importance of spending time with family or how to be wiser with spending amid an economic downturn. Rather than ruminating on the darker parts, Darlene and Julie decided to look at how living through the pandemic has served them. In this episode, they chat about the positive takeaways, and how we can still pick out the good parts from challenging experiences.

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This Grit and Grace Life Podcast Preview – Episode 137 with Colton & Annie Dixon

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Life & Culture

Christian rock singer-songwriter and American Idol finalist Colton Dixon joins the podcast with his wife, Annie. The duo share how they met, and how their life experiences and challenges inspired Colton’s songs, landing them a spot near the top of the music charts. Navigating the pop culture industry with twin girls on the way during a pandemic is enough to make anyone pause, but the Dixons are pressing forward with grit and grace. You’ll love listening to this young couple’s journey.

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Ask Dr. Zoe – Want Your Kids’ Dad to Be More Involved? Do This!

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Ask Dr. Zoe, Relationships

As a momma, maybe you haven’t been too pleased watching your husband’s relationship with your kids. He doesn’t strive to be as intentionally involved with them as you’d like him to be, and you don’t want your kids growing up without fond memories or respect for him. Although it may seem out of your hands, it’s not! Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, shares five ways you can encourage him to partake in activities and meaningful conversations with your children—and be a great father.

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Ask Dr. Zoe – How Do I Deal with a Very Toxic Relationship with My Father?

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Ask Dr. Zoe, Relationships

Any toxic relationship will be emotionally and mentally trying, but the pressure is compounded when the person on the other end is a family member, or someone that you want to trust. A reader asked about finding clarity amid a toxic relationship with her father and the guilt she felt toward putting a distance between them. Dr. Zoe Shaw responds with a discussion on the boundary you must set for yourself and your relationship with those who hurt you, even when you want to keep them close.

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Ask Dr. Zoe – Are You Stuck In a Relationship Phase? (video)

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Ask Dr. Zoe, Relationships

A relationship can get frustrating when you’re expecting a proposal or deciding on a wedding date, but your man doesn’t appear to be in any hurry to move to the next step. Although this often exposes the man’s fear of commitment, you may have also played a role by prematurely giving him the benefits of a fiance or wife. Dr. Zoe outlines each phase of a relationship so you can know what to expect—and how much you’re supposed to give—at every level.

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Sex Trafficking: Why Kids Are at Risk and What You Can Do To Protect Them – This Grit and Grace Life

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Life & Culture

Sex trafficking–and the increasing worry over the safety of our children—is a very frightening reality in today’s society. So how can parents protect their children from an encroaching industry? Christy Ivie, founder of the nonprofit Christy’s Cause, joins episode 121 with precautions that parents should take to guard their children. If you’ve got a little one at home, you’ll definitely want to take a listen and be aware of dangerous signs that could be right under your nose—or in your child’s cell phone.

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Julie Graham’s Untold Story of Heartbreak, Healing and Hope – 101 This Grit and Grace Life

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / HerStory, Purpose

In this gripping and emotional podcast, Grit and Grace Life‘s own Julie Bender (previously Julie Graham), brand ambassador and podcast co-host, talks about the sudden loss of her husband and the difficult season of marriage that preceded it. Now, more than two years later, Julie shares the heartache that accompanied raising her son as a single mom and how she turned to her faith to for strength and encouragement during a time that was anything but stable.

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10 Truths for Every Strong Woman’s Grit and Grace Life – 100 This Grit and Grace Life

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Life & Culture

We’re celebrating our 100th podcast with our core message—that you are a strong woman! And if you’ve forgotten what she looks like, this milestone episode will remind you. In this segment, Darlene and Julie shares 10 truths that will help guide you as you maneuver this life, including tips on working through your struggles, managing comparison, giving yourself grace, and of course, reassurance that your house isn’t the only one that’s not spic-and-span 24/7. Whether you’re a strong woman or you’re trying to be, these tips are for you.

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Skillet’s Jen Ledger Shares Her Faith, Her Fear and Her Strength

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Faith

It’s hard to imagine Christian rock band Skillet’s own star vocalist and drummer, Jen Ledger, having any fears while she’s banging out the beat for the group’s hit songs. But like all of us, Jen has her own anxieties, fears of not being good enough, and yes—stage fright. Tune in to episode 44 where she recalls her history with the multi-platinum group, and how she looked to her faith for strength during a period of self-doubt and embarking on her new solo project.

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This Grit and Grace Life Podcast Preview – Episode 96 How to Be a Grace-Filled Friend in Hard Times

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Relationships

When we have a friend or family member going through a difficult season, our instinct is to make them feel better, as quickly as we know how. While we want to be available for our loved ones during tough times, they may not want our consolation or advice. Often, these friends want more than words: They want our support, our love and assurance that we’ll be around when they’re ready to open up. In this podcast episode, Darlene and Julie discuss practical ways that we can offer grace and show up during our loved ones’ toughest times.

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This Grit & Grace Life Podcast Preview – Episode 83 Five Philosophies You Need for Your Grit and Grace Life

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Life & Culture

The tenets of being a strong woman are—you guessed it—grit and grace! It may seem like the two are contrary to each other, but we can use both in every situation we face in life. In episode 83, Darlene shares five things she’s consistently done throughout her life that has led to her success in marriage, motherhood, her career and overcoming everyday challenges. These five philosophies led her to carrying out a grit and grace life, and she unpacks how you can apply them to become a strong woman in your own right.

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This Grit & Grace Life Podcast Preview – Episode 50 A Therapist’s Practical Advice for Blended Families with Dr. Zoe Shaw

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Relationships

In an age where 50% of marriages end in divorce, it’s not uncommon to see new relationships and blended families develop. But anyone in a blended family will tell you: it’s not always easy! So how do household rules work when there are people from different homes under one roof? What should you expect from an ex (or your spouse’s ex)? When should you involve your kids when you’re pursuing a serious relationship that could lead to marriage? Psychotherapist and relationship coach Dr. Zoe Shaw joins This Grit and Grace Life podcast to answer these questions and more so your blended family can be a balanced one.

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Life Hacks for Women

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Life & Culture

At Grit and Grace Life, we are all about making women’s lives easier. Whether that’s through sharing a life experience and how we coped, or a personal anecdote that inspires you to change some aspect your life, we want you to succeed and strive as a strong woman. Our website is full of stories and tips from women around the world that we hope you’ll find useful in your everyday life. You’ll find a recipe for replicating your favorite coffee shop iced mocha at home; a podcast where Darlene and Julie list quick life hacks to simplify your routine; and plenty of other handy tricks on thegritandgraceproject.org.

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Mom Hack for Toddlers | Guided Access for Cell Phones

By Our Grit and Grace Life Videos / Motherhood

If you’re a toddler mom, then you’ve definitely had moments where you needed to keep your little one occupied while finishing small chores or work. But you also know that handing over your phone for just a few minutes could lead to accidental phone calls and unintended—or embarrassing—social media posts. Grit and Grace Life‘s podcast co-host and brand ambassador Julie Graham shares a helpful life hack she learned: Guided Access. Moms with Apple iPhones can activate a screen lock that keeps wandering eyes and fingers at bay. No matter which iPhone generation you own, you can find all you need to know here.

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