If you’re struggling with decisions — big ones or small — you’re in the right place because today we break free from what’s tripping us up. One incredibly important truth to remember as you process and make decisions these days is to remember you have all the access you need to talk to God. As […]
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Episode #8: Grace in tragedy and injustice
What does God say about racial injustice and tragedy? What is the gracious response? How does the try-hard girl respond when confronted in real life with oppression, injustice, and civil unrest? The gospel of grace is not silent on these topics. Grace has so much to say: Grace says that every problem is a sin […]
Bonus Episode #10: Decision-Making in Hard Seasons: Remember the Truth
In today’s episode, we’ll remind ourselves of what is true about God and His try-hard girls — because let’s be honest — we have so much information, data, and commentary out there we forget which end is up. So if you’re struggling with decisions — big ones or small — you’re in the right place […]
Bonus Episode #9: Can we talk about our emotions for a minute?
In this episode, we’ll dig into why All The Emotions are leaking out and what to do next. So if you’re feeling All Your Feelings in the span of one hour, this episode is for you. We talk through: Why we’re feeling what we’re feeling Why we sometimes don’t feel our feelings And what to […]
Bonus Episode #8: Peace, comfort, and hope when you’re weary, worried, and worn out
How can we live in grace after day 900 in lockdown or quarantine or shelter-in-place or crisis-homeschooling or whatever we’re calling this now? What does grace in real life look like when you’re struggling, worn out, and worried? You, my sweet friend, are allowed to be human. You’re allowed to grow, try new things, […]
Bonus Episode #7: Practical and grace-filled ways to work from home and homeschool
Today we talk about how to give yourself grace as you work from home and school from home. In this episode, we’ll dive into: Grace for when you’re struggling logistically to work and help your kids get situated Grace for when you’re struggling with expectations Grace for when you’re struggling with the concept of “Good […]
Bonus Episode #6: How each Enneagram type is struggling, thriving and can grow in grace during the pandemic
In this episode, we’ll dive into, how each type: is struggling, is thriving, and can grow in grace during this crazy season. If you’d like to skip to your type or the type of your spouse or a friend, here are the approximate timestamps for each type: Type Eight: 2 minutes Type Nine: 6 minutes […]
Episode 7: What the Enneagram is, what it isn’t, and why it’s important to your spiritual growth
So what is the Enneagram anyway? At its most basic, the Enneagram is an ancient personality-typing tool that outlines nine basic personality types. At a more complex level, it gives you language to speak what rumbles in your heart, soul, mind, and body. It gives voice to your motivations, desires, coping mechanisms, and defaults. To […]
Bonus Episode #5: Grace-giving ways to practice self-care during a pandemic in your real, busy, overwhelming life
How can you practically practice self-care when there’s more to do and fewer resources to do it with? How can you graciously practice self-care when you don’t have time, money, or a place to go? What does it look like to be supported by your friends when you must socially distance? I’m so glad you […]
Bonus Episode #4: What to tell your kids about COVID-19, how to get your kids to open up, and ways to keep calm
Joining the Grace In Real Life podcast today is licensed professional counselor Shey Reichenau. Shey is a mental health therapist with Forever Hope Counseling & Educational Services specializing in working with children and adolescents. And she’s here to help us answer these questions: How do I talk to my child about the coronavirus and all […]