Glory & Grit

Glory & Grit : S1E12 - When God Begins to Rebuild

There is a strange place after the hard season shifts. You are not where you were, but you are not fully healed either. You may be grateful, but tired. Hopeful, but still tender. In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks about what it looks like when God begins to rebuild after life does not go as planned. Rebuilding does not always start with a big breakthrough. Sometimes it begins quietly — with one honest prayer, one small step, one healthy choice, or one surrendered piece placed back in God’s hands. If you are in a rebuilding season, this episode is a reminder that slow does not mean God is absent. Sometimes slow is where God is doing the deepest work. Takeaways * Rebuilding usually starts in the aftermath, not after everything already looks put together. * Slow does not mean God is absent. * God may not rebuild everything exactly the way it was. Scripture: Isaiah 61:4 Find the reflection guide for this episode at gloryandgritpodcast.com [http://gloryandgritpodcast.com].

Glory & Grit: S1E11 - What God Was Doing While Nothing Seemed to Be Happening

In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie welcomes her husband, Marty, for the podcast’s first guest conversation. Marty shares about widowerhood, grief, faith, and the slow process of learning to live again after loss. This tender conversation is for anyone walking through grief, feeling stuck in a season that seems unchanged, or wondering whether God is still working when life feels quiet and heavy. KEY TAKEAWAYS * Grief often comes in waves. * God can be near even when life feels quiet or heavy. * Community matters more than we realize. * Sometimes God is working long before we can recognize it. gloryandgritpodcast.com [http://gloryandgritpodcast.com]

Glory & Grit: S1E10 - When You Feel Like Giving Up

There are seasons where you’re still showing up… but you’re not sure how much longer you can keep going. Not because you’ve lost your faith. Not because you don’t care. But because you’re tired in a way that’s hard to explain. In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks about the kind of exhaustion that comes after a long season of pressure, stretching, and responsibility—and what it looks like to keep going when you feel worn down. This isn’t about pushing harder or pretending you’re fine. It’s about naming the quiet moments where giving up starts to feel reasonable… and choosing, one day at a time, not to walk away. ----------------------------------------    Key Takeaways: * Why exhaustion doesn’t mean you’re failing * How “giving up” often happens gradually, not all at once * The difference between needing rest and wanting to quit * What continuing actually looks like in hard seasons * Why you shouldn’t make big decisions when you’re worn down

Glory & Grit: S1E9 - When God Stretches You Beyond What Feels Comfortable

Have you ever felt like life isn’t falling apart… but it doesn’t feel comfortable anymore either? In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie shares what it’s like to walk through a stretching season—when you’re being asked to step into something you don’t feel ready for. From the pressure of new responsibility to the tension of doing something unfamiliar, this episode explores how growth often feels uncomfortable in the moment. If you’ve been questioning whether something is wrong because things feel like “too much,” this episode offers a different perspective. Stretching doesn’t mean you’re failing. It might mean you’re being prepared. Takeaways * Stretching seasons don’t feel like growth—they feel like pressure * Feeling unready doesn’t mean you’re unqualified * God often stretches you before He expands you * Discomfort can be a sign of growth, not failure * You don’t have to feel ready to keep moving forward * You’re allowed to grow into what God is calling you to Chapters * 00:00 Understanding the Purpose of Stretching

Glory & Grit: S1E8 - When the Step Feels Small (But It Still Matters)

There are seasons where you keep showing up… but nothing seems to be changing. In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks about what it looks like to stay faithful in the quiet, unseen seasons—when prayers feel repetitive, progress feels invisible, and you’re simply tired of trying. Through a personal story and honest reflection, she shares how peace doesn’t always come when circumstances change, but when we finally release control and trust God with the outcome. If you’re in a season where you’re wondering, “What’s the point of doing this one more time?”—this episode is for you. Takeaways * What quiet obedience really looks like * How surrender can bring peace—even before anything changes * Encouragement for when you feel tired of showing up Chapters * 00:00 Don't Quit, God is Working Through It