Grace and Glow Up Podcast

S3 E8 (Part 2): Fatherhood, Boundaries & The Relationships That Keep You Whole ft Barak Mondia

Season 3 of Grace & Glow-Up isn’t about chasing what’s next — it’s about becoming who you need to be to sustain what you’re building.In Part Two of this deeply personal conversation with Barak Mondia, we move from identity and grief into the relationships that shape who we become.This episode explores the emotional side of fatherhood, the weight men carry quietly, and the role of friendship, accountability, and boundaries in staying whole — especially in leadership and ministry spaces.We also unpack:How fatherhood changes you, especially after lossThe emotional responsibility men carry but rarely expressThe importance of accountability and having the right people around youFriendship between men and women — and how boundaries protect, not restrictLeading at home vs leading in publicBuilding legacy through presence, not just provisionThis is an honest, grounded, and necessary conversation.If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold everything together while still trying to show up fully for the people who matter most — this episode will resonate.👉 This is Part Two of a two-part series📌 Watch Part One.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, identity, leadership, and real life.#GraceAndGlowUp #Fatherhood #Leadership #Accountability #Boundaries

S3 E7 (Part 1): When the Strong One Grieves — Identity & Loss ft. Barak Mondia

Season 3 of Grace & Glow-Up isn’t about chasing what’s next — it’s about becoming who you need to be to sustain what you’re building. In this deeply personal episode, I sit down with a close friend — not in his role as a pastor or leader, but as a man navigating life beyond titles. We talk about identity, the quiet weight of responsibility, and what it really means to stay grounded when life keeps asking more of you. At the center of this conversation is grief — the loss of his mother — and how that experience reshaped his sense of self, strength, and vulnerability. This is not a polished conversation. It’s honest. It’s reflective. It’s human. If you’ve ever had to be strong for others while quietly carrying your own pain, this episode will sit with you. In Part One, we explore: * Who you are beyond what people need from you * The emotional reality of grief and loss * What it means to carry strength and still feel deeply * The role of friendship as a safe place to be fully seen * The inner work required to stay whole in seasons of pressure This is a conversation about becoming — not in public, but in private.

S3 E6 (Part 2): You Can Love God and Still Not Be Ready — Faith, Timing & Preparation ft The Girls

If Part 1 started the conversation… this is where it gets deeper.In Part 2 of this roundtable discussion, we move beyond the surface of Christian dating and step into what really matters — discernment, personal growth, and preparation for healthy relationships.Because the truth is, relationships are not just about finding the right person…they are about becoming the right person.In this episode, we talk about:✨ What discernment actually looks like in relationships✨ How to know if someone is truly aligned with your values and faith✨ The importance of emotional safety and intentionality✨ The role of community and accountability in relationships✨ How singleness can be a season of growth, not waiting✨ What it means to prepare yourself for a healthy, God-centered relationshipThis conversation is part of Season 3: Becoming Through Transitions, where we explore the seasons that shape who we are becoming — and relationships are one of the most transformative.🎙️ If you haven’t watched Part 1, make sure you start there — this is a continuation of the conversation.Instagram Accounts of Guests:Vera - https://www.instagram.com/ladyyveeeMercy - https://www.instagram.com/iam_nimziihLydia - https://www.instagram.com/lydiakuria

S3 E5 (Part 1): When Dating Becomes a Journey of Growth ft The Girls

In this episode of the Grace & Glow-Up Podcast, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of a one-on-one conversation, this is a roundtable discussion with four women sharing honest perspectives on Christian dating — the realities, challenges, and growth that come with navigating relationships while trying to honour God. We explore: * The unspoken struggles women of faith face in dating * Expectations vs reality in Christian relationships * Emotional maturity, red flags, and self-awareness * Lessons learned through experience * What faith looks like in modern dating This conversation is part of Season 3: Becoming Through Transitions, where we reflect on the seasons that shape who we are becoming — and relationships are one of the most transformative. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In Part 2, we go deeper into discernment, personal growth, and preparation for healthy relationships. If you’ve ever felt uncertain, stretched, or challenged in your dating journey — this conversation will resonate. If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might need it.

S3 E4 (Part 2): Healing, Divorce & Restoration — Rebuilding After Life Breaks You ft. Praveen Paul

Part Two of this conversation moves into the deeper work — healing and restoration. In this episode, Praveen Paul — engineer, entrepreneur, and VP across MEA — shares openly about navigating divorce, emotional growth, and rebuilding life through faith. We explore: • The emotional reality of divorce • Healing, vulnerability, and maturity • Rethinking masculinity and emotional intelligence • What healthy relationships look like after heartbreak • Trusting God in seasons of rebuilding This episode is a reminder that healing is not a setback — it’s part of becoming whole. New episodes of Grace & Glow Up drop weekly at 7PM GST | 6PM EAT. Press play.