When God Said No

A Father and Son Conversation

What’s it really like to see life from your teen’s perspective? In this episode, I sit down with my 17-year-old son for a candid conversation about growing up, family dynamics, and the funny, frustrating, and eye-opening differences between generations. We talk about: * Life at 17 today vs. life at 17 years ago * What adults should understand about teens * What teens wish adults knew * How our family shapes who we are Real talk, laughs, and a few “aha” moments—grab a seat and listen in.

Who Taught You To Pedal Through the Hard Stuff?

Did you learn to ride a bike the easy way or the hard way? I did it the hard way—alone, on a gravel hill, with a barn waiting at the bottom. In this episode, I share the story of how that bumpy hill taught me more than balance. It taught me initiative, responsibility, and grit. Years later, it became the way I helped my little brother learn, and now, it shapes how I parent my own kids. If you’ve ever faced something hard without much guidance—or you’re trying to help someone else find their balance—this one’s for you. Because sometimes, the best way forward… is just to start pedaling.

When God Said No

What do you do when God doesn’t answer the way you hoped? In this episode of the Grit & Wit Podcast, I’m sharing a personal story about a time when God closed a door I was convinced should stay open. It was one of those moments that felt like rejection—but turned out to be redirection. We’ll talk about: • The disappointment of unanswered prayers • How to trust that God’s “no” can still be good • Scripture that helped me find peace and perspective • Practical ways to keep moving forward when you don’t understand His plans If you’re in a season of waiting or wrestling with disappointment, I hope this encourages you to see that God’s “no” doesn’t mean He’s not listening. Sometimes it means He has something better. 👉 Read the original story on Substack: gritandwit.substack.com Subscribe and follow for more honest conversations about faith, family, and finding purpose in unexpected places. #GritAndWit #Faith #TrustingGod

The Ones Who Knew Before You Did

Some people hand you your confidence. Others throw it out the window. Literally. In this Mother’s Day episode, Maury shares the unforgettable story of how his mama gave him the push he didn’t want but desperately needed—by chucking his baseball glove out the car window and driving off. What followed was a season of growth, grit, and unexpected confidence, all sparked by someone who believed in him before he ever did. This episode is for anyone who’s ever needed a nudge… and for the moms who weren’t afraid to give it. 🎧 Subscribe for more stories at gritandwit.substack.com 📺 Watch episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@GritandWit [https://www.youtube.com/@GritandWit]

Hands On Parenting (Like, Literally)

No one tells you this part of parenting: the day your kid throws up in your hands and you just... catch it. Not because you’re trained. Not because you’re prepared. Just because you’re the parent—and that’s what love does. In this episode of The Grit & Wit Podcast, I share one of my grossest and most unexpected dad moments with my son Brighton. But more than that, we dive into the unseen, unglamorous things we do as parents that nobody applauds, nobody Instagrams—and yet, they might be the most important things we ever do. From midnight cleanups and holding puke like a hero, to eating the crusts off your kid’s plate and cheering from the sidelines in the pouring rain—this one’s for every mom, dad, grandparent, or caregiver who’s ever shown up when it would’ve been easier to walk away. We’re talking about: * The moments that redefine “hands-on” parenting * Sacrifices you didn’t see coming * Why the smallest, grossest, weirdest moments might matter the most * How faith shows up in the mess * And why love sometimes looks like catching what no one else wants to It’s funny, it’s real, and hopefully—it reminds you you’re not alone. Because love doesn’t flinch. Love catches the mess. And sometimes, love smells like stomach acid.