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The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Hey sweet friends! My name is Christy Young, and I’m a wife, homeschool mom of six, foster/adoptive parent, former lawyer, Christ-follower and LOVE encouraging other women in Christ! My aim is to encourage women to lead Gospel-saturated lives with courage and tenacity, willing to sacrifice and step into challenging circumstances and situations - empowered by God’s grace and equipped by His Spirit!
Episodes
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Why You Still Feel Empty As a Mom (Even When You Love Your Kids!)
You love your kids. You're grateful to be a mom. You believe God has called you to homeschool. **So why do you still feel empty sometimes?** Homeschool mama…
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Stop Calling Sin "Big Feelings"
In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, Christy and Heather talk about biblical parenting, big feelings, sin, compassion, and correction. Many Christian moms…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Homeschool Mom, Is Bitterness Stealing Your Joy?
Homeschool mama, do you wrestle with bitterness when your days don’t go as planned? Join Christy and Heather on The Gritty Gospel as we talk about making…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
God is Homeschooling the Mama, Too | Real Talk for Hard Homeschool Days
Homeschool mama, you are never going to get it all done. The laundry will multiply, the lesson plans will fall apart, and somebody will cry—possibly you. The…
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The Irony of Setting Up a Homeschool Space
You planned the perfect homeschool room. You bought the shelves, organized the curriculum, labeled the bins, sharpened the pencils, and created a beautiful…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Exhausted from Discipling Your Strong-Willed Child?
You love your child. You love Jesus. You believe God has called you to homeschool and disciple your children. **But some days? You're just flat-out…
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Your First Year of Homeschooling: What to Prepare—and What to Stop Worrying About
Starting your first year of homeschooling can feel exciting—and honestly, a little overwhelming. There are curricula to compare, supplies to buy, activities to…
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5 Mistakes I Still Make As a Christian Mom
What does faithful Christian motherhood look like when you are still learning, still repenting and still making mistakes? In this honest episode of The Gritty…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Top 5 Lies Moms Believe About Having "Too Many" Kids
Are children a burden, an interruption, or a blessing? In this countercultural episode of The Gritty Gospel, Heather and Christy talk about five lies moms…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Degrees, Diapers & the Death of My Ego
“What happens when God calls a woman to lay down career success and pick up the hidden work of discipleship at home?” In this honest episode of The Gritty…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Discouraged Homeschool Mom? How to Fight With Faith
Are you a weary Christian mom feeling discouraged in motherhood, homeschooling, or daily life? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we talk about how…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Facing the Unknowns in Parenting: God Is With You in Motherhood
Are you a Christian mom facing fear about the unknowns in parenting? Do you ever wonder if you are doing enough, preparing your children enough, discipling…
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You're Not Enough to Parent Your Kids...But God Is
Do you ever wonder, “Am I actually capable of parenting my children?” In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, Christy Young sits down with her husband, Larry…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Top 5 Idols That Sneak Into Christian Motherhood
Christian motherhood is holy work, but even good and beautiful things can become idols when they take the place only God should hold. In this episode of The…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
5 Summer Survival Hacks for Big Family Moms
Summer with a big family can be loud, messy, expensive, exhausting, and beautiful all at the same time. In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, Christy and…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Homeschool Co-op? STOP! Ask THESE 5 Questions FIRST!
Should your family join a homeschool co-op? Before you sign up, ask these five questions. In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, Heather and Christy walk…
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Homeschooling Multiple Ages Is Harder Than People Admit
Homeschooling multiple ages can feel overwhelming. You have older kids who need real instruction, little ones who need constant help, toddlers interrupting…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
I Thought These Things Mattered as a Mom. I Was Wrong.
Are you so busy as a mom that you rarely stop to think about what actually matters? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we're sharing some deep, honest…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Mama, You're Not "Just" a Mom
Are you “just a mom”… or something far more powerful? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we’re tearing down the lie that motherhood is small, insignificant…
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The Problem With Soft Parenting — A Biblical Response
Soft parenting is not biblical parenting. A parenting philosophy built on appeasing children, avoiding conflict, and refusing to confront sin is not…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
The Gritty Gospel Podcast Anthem | Biblical Strength for Weary Mamas
Here is the official theme song for The Gritty Gospel podcast. Lyrics below! LISTEN and BE ENCOURAGED!! It's really a banner song for all of you Mamas - who…
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What No One Tells You About Christian Motherhood
What no one tells you about Christian motherhood is how deeply it will sanctify you. In this video, we’re talking about the hidden weight and holy beauty of…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
What Should We Teach Our Children?
What should Christian children actually be learning? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel Podcast, Heather and Christy explore a biblical framework for…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
What if the "Good Life" Isn't What You Think?
Most Christian families never stop to define the “good life.” What does 'that' life look like? What would we do? Who would we serve? How would we spend our…
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Why "Better Than Public School" is a Terrible Goal
Homeschooling or Christian education isn’t automatically faithful just because it removes harmful influences. If we don’t intentionally shape our children…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
You're Already Discipling Your Kids (Whether You Realize It or Not)
Discipleship doesn’t happen in a classroom alone. It happens in daily conversations, ordinary routines, and faithful presence. In this episode of The Gritty…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Is Comfort Quietly Killing Your Faith?
Are Christian families being shaped more by comfort than by Christ? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel Podcast, we challenge Christian moms to examine how…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Disciple Them or the World Will
Our kids are always being discipled. The only question is by whom. God never assigned the primary responsibility for raising children in the faith to the…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
A Biblical Worldview, One Conversation at a Time
In a world full of noise, opinions, and constant influence, our children are always learning how to see the world. The question isn’t if they’re being…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Homeschooling Isn't the Gospel | A Biblical Perspective on Education & Discipleship
Homeschooling can be a beautiful gift—but it was never meant to be a savior. In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, Christy and Heather talk honestly about the…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
No One Tells You This About Raising a Large Family
No one really tells you what it’s like to raise a large family. They talk about the joy. They talk about the blessings. They talk about how “fast it goes.” But…
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Raising Resilient Kids: Overcoming Fear
Fear is something many of our children carry quietly—and if we’re honest, it’s something many parents feel unsure how to address. In this episode of The Gritty…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
How To Disciple A Child That Lies
Every parent faces it at some point. The small lie. The half-truth. The denial when the evidence is right in front of you. Lying in children is not…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
How to Parent an Entitled Child (Before It Gets Worse)
Every parent sees it eventually. The demands. The expectations. The quiet belief that the world exists to serve them. But entitlement in children is not simply…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Moms: What GOD Says When You Feel Like A FAILURE
Do you ever feel like you’re not enough as a mom? Like no matter how hard you try, you fall short, lose your patience, or feel worn out and inadequate? This…
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This One Practice Will Transform Your Home”
Why don’t more Christian families practice family worship? In this video, we break down what family worship actually is, why it matters, and how simple it can…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
How to Deal With A Stubborn Child
When your child refuses to admit they’re wrong, denies their sin, or won’t take responsibility, it can leave you frustrated and unsure how to parent well. In…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
We Believe in Christ… But Educate Like the World
What is the goal of education? For most of us, our understanding of school has been shaped by what’s normal and conventional—but it’s time to excise that…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Your Late Bloomer Is Right On Time
If you’re a parent who feels anxious because your child isn’t hitting milestones as quickly as other kids, this video is for you. Whether it’s reading, social…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
What EVERY Christian Parent Needs to Know About Public Schools
What every Christian parent needs to know about public school — and why what’s taught in the classroom today didn’t happen by accident. In this episode of The…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
When You Have Nothing Left To Give | Real Talk & Encouragement for Homeschool Moms
Ever feel like you have nothing left to give — not as a mom, not as a teacher, not even as a friend? You can't referee one more fight between your kids. You…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
My Kids Fight All the Time | Real Talk & Biblical Encouragement for Homeschool Moms
If your kids fight ALL. DAY. LONG… welcome, friend — you’re in good company. 👋 As a homeschool mom, I love having my kids home — but let’s be real… the…
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Culture Wants Feminine Boys & Masculine Girls - How We Fight Back
Culture Wants Feminine Boys & Masculine Girls — and most parents don’t even realize it’s happening. From cartoons and clothing lines to school lessons and…
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The Culture Lied: Gender Was Never Fluid
Our society is rewriting what God already defined. In this video, we expose the lie of gender fluidity and return to the unshakable truth of God’s design. This…
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How Woke Ideology Seeks to Silence the Gospel
In today’s culture, the message of Jesus Christ is being censored, twisted, and redefined. Woke ideology claims to champion truth and justice, but in reality…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Gospel Hope in Foster Care
In this episode of The Gritty Gospel Podcast, we speak directly to Christian foster parents who feel weary, frustrated, or overlooked in the foster care…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Talking to Your Husband About Quitting Your Job
Feeling called to leave your career and stay home with your kids? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel, we talk about how Christian women can begin the…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: Training a Generation to Stand for Christ
September 10, 2025 will be remembered as a day many never expected: Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. In this episode of…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Quit My Job to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom (What Really Happened)
Ever wondered what it’s really like to quit your job and become a stay-at-home mom? In this episode of The Gritty Gospel Podcast, we talk about the leap from…
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Encouragement from Joshua: Finding Strength You Don’t Have
💪 Be Strong and Courageous! In this episode, we dive into the book of Joshua, where God calls Joshua—and us today—to live with courage, faith, and strength…
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Stop Wasting Your Now
Your legacy isn’t built someday—it’s built right now. Every conversation, every act of love, every moment of obedience to God stacks up to tell the story of…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
What Your Outfit Says About Who You Are
Your clothes are saying something — but is it the message you want? In this episode, we dig into how your style can reveal where you find your identity and…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
Starting the Homeschool Year in Peace, Not Panic (Philippians 4:6-7)
The start of a new homeschool year can feel like a tidal wave of lesson plans, expectations, and self-doubt. But God has not called us to carry this burden…
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What if Modesty Isn't About Clothing?
Let’s be honest—modesty is one of those topics that triggers eye rolls, tension, or confusion. Especially for women. Is it just about covering up? Is it…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
I Love Jesus...But I Yelled at My Kids AGAIN!!
If you've ever ended the day with guilt, shame, and the lingering question, “Why do I keep messing this up?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, we open up…
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Raising Godly Sons in a Porn Saturated World: What Moms Need to Teach Early
Moms raising sons today are navigating a spiritual war zone - where porn is normalized and easily accessible. Over 90% of boys will be exposed to porn before…
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Raising Kids Who Know God vs Know *About* God
How do we aim to raise kids who don't just know facts about Jesus but actually walk in relationship with Him? Join Heather and I as we discuss how we aim to…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
What We Wish We Knew Before Homeschooling
In this video, Heather & I share the advice we'd go back and give our first-year homeschooling selves, the thing we overcomplicated at the beginning, the…
- The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young
What Homeschool Moms REALLY Want You to Know (Part 2: Truths 6-10)
Ever wish you could get into the mind of a homeschool mom? Ever wonder what our days look like, whether we actually use curriculum and how we don't go insane?!…
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What Homeschool Moms REALLY Want You to Know (Part 1: Truths 1-5)
Are you tired of judging eyes and unsolicited advice when it comes to homeschooling? In this video, we're sharing the unspoken thoughts and desires of…