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Episode 137: Adulting Is a Scam
Remember when being an adult looked fun? Yeah, we have questions. From paying bills and scheduling appointments to wondering what's for dinner for the 14th…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Episode 87: He Is (Part 6)
Welcome to today’s episode, where Chel and Jeannie reflect on two more awe-inspiring attributes of God. The Gritty Girls discuss how our Lord intercedes with…
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Episode 86: Faithful God, Unfaithful People
Today on the Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie are tackling the painful reality of infidelity—how it breaks trust, wounds hearts, and tests faith. But…
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Episode 85: Navigating the Spooky Season with Wisdom (and Maybe Some Candy Corn)
Welcome to the Gritty Girls Podcast! Today Chel and Jeannie explore how Christians can approach Halloween with discernment—balancing cultural engagement with…
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Episode 84: Neutral Isn't Holy, Even if it is Fashionable
In a culture that constantly pressures us to conform, Christians are called to live set apart. In this week's episode of the Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and…
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Episode 83: He Is (Part 5)
Welcome back to this series, where the Gritty Girls Podcast explores 2 more awe-inspiring attributes of God—the very qualities that define His nature and shape…
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Episode 82: The Podcast is a Toddler
Welcome to this special episode of the Gritty Girls Podcast as Chel and Jeannie celebrate two years of walking in God’s grace and sharing His truth. Today…
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Episode 81: Walking through the Fire in Cute Shoes
In today’s episode of the Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie explore how to walk through seasons of spiritual doubt and drought with honesty and hope…
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Episode 80: Sleeping Bags & Red Flags: The Sleepover Dilemma
Welcome back to the Gritty Girls Podcast. Today Chel and Jeannie speak directly to Christian parents who feel uncertain about sleepovers—unsure whether to say…
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Episode 79: I Don't Think That Means What You Think It Means
In today’s episode of the Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie discuss some often misquoted scriptures. Whether it’s used to justify a personal agenda or…