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Receive weekly encouragement from wise witty women who will equip you to grow your grit, embrace God’s grace, and learn to live your one life well.

Grit ‘n’ Grace is refreshment for women worn out from following bad rules, working to keep everybody else happy, and overextending their time and emotions. Through interviews with insightful and inspiring guests, Cheri Gregory and Amy Carroll will help you to:

~ Recalculate your journey from our culture’s bad rules to your own Jesus-made path.
~ Overcome error terror as you commit to learning fro

m failure.
~ Replace the exhaustion of self-made goodness with the rest of God’s grace.
~ Discern whose input to invite and whose feedback to forget.
~ Leverage the strength of your emotions instead of either ignoring or being ruled by them. So join us with your favorite cup of sweet tea and listen in weekly for a new episode of Grit ‘n’ Grace.

17/12/2024

Do you love 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, and making 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 … but then get completely stuck when it’s time to actually ?

As the year wraps up, it’s easy to look back at 2024 and feel 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 (and maybe even 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘺) over all the things you 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒕 to do but didn’t quite get to.

Friend, you are 𝐧𝐨𝐭 alone! HSPs often stall out when the details become overwhelming or resistance creeps in. So in this week's episode, we're talking about

🩷 𝐰𝐡𝐲 this happens,
🩷 𝐡𝐨𝐰 procrastination might actually be protecting you, and
🩷 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 move forward without guilt, shame, or forcing yourself to push through.

Listen in to learn how small, gentle steps can help you 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 in a way that 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒔 your unique wiring.

Do you love dreaming, brainstorming, and making big plans … but then get completely stuck when it’s time to actually...

10/12/2024

Have you ever found yourself 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 holiday travel, parties, and programs — while everyone around you seems sooo excited?

For many of us, all the seasonal festivities can quickly become an overwhelming avalanche of stress, overstimulation, and exhaustion. And then, we end up feeling guilty for not being able to “just roll with it” … or even ashamed that we can’t focus on “the reason for the season.”

So today we’re exploring
🩷 𝘄𝗵𝘆 travel and big events can take such a huge toll
🩷 𝗵𝗼𝘄 past choices have made things harder than necessary
🩷 𝗵𝗼𝘄-𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 for navigating holiday trips and group gatherings.

With intentional planning, you can honor your God-given HSP wiring and truly en-𝗷𝗼𝘆 the most wonderful time of the year!

Have you ever found yourself dreading holiday travel, parties, and programs — while everyone around you seems sooo excited? For some...

04/12/2024

Have you ever felt like your 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 and 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are both a gift and a challenge?

If you’ve struggled with 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 — or wondered how to make a difference 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 losing yourself — today’s conversation is for you.

Guest co-host Dorcas Cheng-Tozun shares how to ...
⭐️ use your emotional intensity and empathy as 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝘀 …
⭐️ care for yourself 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 caring for others … and
⭐️ serve others in ways that 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 leave you utterly 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Listen in for truly practical tips on setting boundaries, practicing self-compassion, and 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 the people God has called you to serve.

Have you ever felt like your big heart and deep emotions are both a gift and a challenge? If you’ve...

27/11/2024

During holidays, many of us feel the bittersweet tension between joy and grief … especially when there’s an empty chair at our table.

In this week's episode, guest co-host Cheri Fletcher shares a glimpse into her journey through the uncharted territory of grief after losing her beloved daughter Annie just over a year ago.

Cheri Fletcher offers candid encouragement and practical tools to help us:

❤️ honor our loved ones
❤️ navigate heavy emotions, and
❤️ hold space for mourning and meaningful connections.

Whether you’re grieving or supporting someone who is, you’ll find comfort, understanding, and actionable insights to help you lean into both love and loss during this tender season.

During holidays, many of us feel the bittersweet tension between joy and grief … especially when there’s an empty chair at...

19/11/2024

Have you ever felt like a failure at 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚?

Like no matter how many lists you make or journals you keep, this whole “giving thanks” thing … maybe it works for other people, but it just doesn’t seem to “work” for you?

In this week's episode of Grit 'n' Grace, guest co-host Lori Margo, Speaker/Writer and I discuss why typical gratitude practices can fall flat. And Lori introduces a fresh, faith-filled alternative: “𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐝”

This simple yet powerful approach helps you 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀, even in the hardest moments.

🎧 Tune in for an encouraging conversation about navigating life’s challenges while 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱.

Have you ever felt like a failure at gratitude? Like no matter how many lists you make or journals you...

31/10/2024

What happens when you step away from what you 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 defined you?

In this week's new episode — recorded just a few weeks ago! — Amy and I have a heartfelt “Catch-Up Convo,” sharing our personal journeys of transformation over the past 14 months.

Amy opens up about 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 vocational ministry to dive into a completely new real estate adventure, while I reflect on the power of 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 in difficult seasons.

Together, we discuss:

🌱𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘫𝘰𝘺 in unexpected places,
🌱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘰 of old identities, and
🌱 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 God’s grace in every chapter of life.

It’s a conversation filled with laughter, honesty, and 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲!

There won’t be a new episode next week, as I’ll be at the WWCCW - West Coast Christian WritersConference. Tune in on November 12th, when I’ll be sharing what you can expect from GGrit 'n' Grace The Podcastmoving forward!

In His Delight,

𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊

What happens when you step away from what you thought defined you? In this heartfelt episode, Cheri and Amy reunite for their 2024 “Catch-Up Convo,” sharing their personal journeys of transformation over the past 14 months. Amy opens up about leaving behind vocational ministry to dive into a com...

26/10/2024

Do you ever feel like “It’s just too late” — to get un-stuck or to start something new?

In this week's episode of Grit 'n' Grace, Amy and I explore the joys of ...
⭐️ letting go
⭐️ lifelong learning
⭐️ making room for what 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 brings you joy

You’ll hear stories of stepping out of comfort zones, setting bold boundaries, and embracing the idea that 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 to begin again.

Join us for a heartwarming chat about discovering new possibilities, pursuing passions, and living with intention at every age.

Be sure to tune in next week, for a 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 "Catch-Up Convo" between AAmy Carrolland me!

In His Delight,

𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊

Do you ever feel like “It’s just too late” — to get un-stuck or to start something new? Cheri and Amy are here to remind you that fresh starts and new adventures are always possible—no matter where you are in life. In this episode, they explore the joys of letting go, lifelong learning, an...

19/10/2024

Do you ever watch other women start living big new adventures and wonder, “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁?”

In this week's lively episode, KKathi Lippshares her unexpected journey from city life to becoming 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 on 33 acres of wilderness.

Kathi opens up about how a series of "what if" moments led her to embrace adventure, grit, and a whole new way of life.

Whether it's raising chickens or building a greenhouse, Kathi will encourage you to

🌱 step out in faith
🌱 take small risks, and
🌱 see how God uses your curiosity to create unexpected opportunities.

Tune in for laughs, wisdom, and inspiration to pursue your own "what if" moments!

And be sure to tune in next week, when Amy and I will be processing what we learned from our time with Kathi.

Do you ever watch other women start living big new adventures and wonder “How does she do that?” In this lively episode, Kathi Lipp shares her unexpected journey from city life to becoming an “accidental homesteader” on 33 acres of wilderness. Kathi opens up about how a series of “what if....

11/10/2024

Christian women are often told that being 'too emotional' is a weakness.

But what if our emotions are actually a source of 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵?

Join us for an honest convo about buoying life’s heaviest moments with the promises of God.

Reflecting on our interview with Michele Cushatt, Author, we explore how naming and sitting with our hard emotions actually 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 and 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉.

If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are “too much,” this episode offers a reframe plus practical steps for approaching your feelings as 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 for healing and growth.

Christian women are often told that being “too emotional” is a weakness. But what if our emotions are actually a source of strength? In this episode, Cheri and Amy debunk the “too emotional” myth, diving into an honest conversation about buoying life’s heaviest moments with the promises of...

03/10/2024

If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by grief or big emotions, you're not alone.

In this second half of our interview, Michele Cushatt, Author of 𝑨 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒍: 10 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑼𝒑 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑰𝒔 𝑭𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 — discusses why it's so important to actually feel your feelings.

𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 during hard seasons.

With humor and raw honesty, Michele offers practical, down-to-earth tips for dealing with those big emotions 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 trusting God’s heart for healing and restoration.

Feeling overwhelmed by grief or big emotions? In this second half of our interview, Michele Cushatt — author of A Faith that Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart — discusses why it’s so important to actually feel your feelings, especially during ...

28/09/2024

If you've ever felt like your faith was hanging on by a thread ...
.. this week's guest, Michele Cushatt, Author of 𝑨 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑵𝒐𝒕 𝑭𝒂𝒊𝒍 — has been there, too.

𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙𝙡𝙮

With her trademark candor and humor, Michele dives deep into a discussion of

💙 the power of 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁,
💙 the value of 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, and
💙 the 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 each other—without slipping into toxic positivity!

If you’re in the midst of tough times, this episode is packed with 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 and 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 to help you hold on.

Feeling like your faith is hanging by a thread? Michele Cushatt returns to share the heart behind her book, A Faith that Will Not Fail: 10 Practices to Build Up Your Faith When Your World Is Falling Apart. Michele dives deep into the power of lament, vulnerability, and how we can truly support each....

21/09/2024

Grit 'n' Grace—THE PODCAST is baaaack!

After going on hiatus for many months, Amy and I dusted off our microphones for a much-needed catch-up convo!

In this brand new episode, you'll hear
⭐️ What we've missed most
⭐️ How life has changed
⭐️ The big life lessons God's been teaching us

Amy shares about navigating major transitions, while I reflect on finding breathing room after seasons of chaos.

Join us for laughter, vulnerability, and biblical wisdom, as we explore how we're seeing God at work in it all!

Grit ‘n’ Grace is baaaaaaaack! After taking a hiatus, Cheri and Amy return for a much-needed catch-up convo. In this episode, they dive into what they’ve missed most, how life has changed, and the big lessons God has been teaching them. Amy shares about navigating major transitions, while Cher...

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