The Gritty Girls Podcast

What does it look like when a leader gets it wrong? More importantly, what does it look like when they make it right? In this episode, we're talking about biblical leadership and the often-overlooked strength of a sincere apology. Join us as we explore how healthy leaders take responsibility, seek forgiveness, and model humility that reflects the heart of Christ. Whether you lead in your home,...

As we step into a new season, we're taking a moment to reflect on the journey of the podcast so far and celebrate God's faithfulness through every conversation. We'll look back on where we've been, some of the lessons we've learned along the way, and how those moments have shaped us. Then we'll turn our eyes toward the future, sharing what we're excited about and trusti...

Have you ever felt lonely in a room full of people? Whether it's in marriage, leadership, ministry, or everyday life, loneliness has a way of creeping in and convincing us we're carrying our burdens alone. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the isolation that can come with responsibility, the ache of feeling unseen, and the hope found when we bring our loneliness to God....

When life revolves around carpools, practices, and packed family schedules, it's easy for marriage to slip into the background. In this episode, we talk about the dangers of becoming a kid-centered family instead of a Christ-centered marriage and why investing in your spouse is one of the greatest gifts you can give your children. Join us as we share practical ways to protect your relationship...

Today on the Gritty Girls Podcast, we’re talking about that shift every Christian woman eventually faces—moving from “I should read my Bible” to “I can’t wait to meet with Jesus today.” In this episode, we unpack how obligation quietly creeps in, why it drains our joy, and how love for the Lord transforms Scripture from a chore into a lifeline. You’ll hear practical ways to rekindle delight, build...

When one spouse seems to be sprinting spiritually while the other is barely jogging, it can create quiet tension, insecurity, or even distance. This episode gently unpacks what it looks like when couples find themselves in different spiritual seasons and how to navigate that gap with humility, patience, and unity. We’ll talk about protecting your marriage from comparison, honoring God’s timing in...

Believing a lie for years can shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and even God—and most of the time, we don’t realize how heavy that falsehood has become until something finally exposes it. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the quiet power of deception and the even greater power of truth to set us free. If you’ve ever carried a story that wasn’t actually yours, this conversati...

Settling into a new school routine can feel like jumping from summer’s slow drift into a full‑speed sprint. This episode explores the real-life chaos of early alarms, shifting schedules, and the pressure moms feel to keep everything running smoothly. You'll hear practical encouragement and remind you that God meets you in every hallway, car ride, and kitchen‑table moment. It’s a gentle reset f...

You've experienced that mountaintop moment feeling — when God feels so close you’re convinced this "spiritual high" might actually last forever. But then Tuesday shows up with laundry, deadlines, and your faith momentum seems to suddenly slow down. This episode of the Gritty Girls Podcast is all about learning to carry those holy highs into the ordinary, letting faith stay steady eve...

Are you having trouble being kind lately—the type of kind Jesus actually calls us to? You’re not alone! Christ-kindness is one of those places where our flesh and our faith wrestle hard. Jesus didn’t tell us to be kind because it’s easy, but because it’s how His love shows up in the small, ordinary moments that nobody else sees. Today we unpack how kindness is actually kingdom work and that how we...

Today's episode is a top-rated replay from our very first season. This episode digs into the real difference between biblical joy and toxic positivity —because one leads us closer to Jesus, and the other pressures us to pretend everything’s fine. We talk honestly about how Christian women can hold space for sorrow, struggle, and disappointment without losing sight of the hope God plants in us....

Wow! We are just over halfway through the year, and it is the perfect moment to pause and look honestly at how we are doing with our 2026 Word of the Year . We discuss what this word has been teaching us, stretching us, and revealing about the season we're walking through with God right now. In today's episode, we're checking in with grace, curiosity, and a whole lot of honesty as we l...

How many times have you heard or maybe even said the phrase, "Everything happens for a reason?" - This sounds comforting, but it quietly suggests that God wills every painful moment instead of walking with us through them. In this episode, we're breaking down why that phrase doesn't line up with Scripture and how it can actually distort our view of God's character. Together,...

This episode is an honest conversation about staying connected in the middle of busy schedules, responsibilities, and real life. We talk about emotional connection, physical intimacy, and the small things that either build closeness - or slowly chip away at it. No pressure, no weirdness - just real talk about what it looks like to keep choosing each other long after the "new" wears off....

Mom and Dad are not the same - and that's not the problem...unless you make it one. In this episode, we're unpacking what it looks like to parent as a united team when your approaches don't always match. From discipline differences to emotional responses, we talk through the tension that can show up - and how to stay aligned without becoming identical. We'll also hit the traps (hel...

You know those arguments that start about something small...and somehow end with, "you always do this?" Yeah. We're talking about those. This episode dives into what's really happening underneath miscommunication, why timing and tone matter more than we think, and how to handle conflict without blowing everything up. We talk through real-life patterns - shutting down, coming in h...

Everyone says marriage is 50/50...until real life hits and somebody's running on fumes while the other one forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer. In this episode, we're getting honest about what actually makes a marriage work when life isn't evenly split. We talk expectations versus reality, what respect and love should really look like day-to-day, and why keeping score quietly...

People‑pleasing can wear you out in ways you don’t even notice until your soul feels stretched thin. On The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie are digging into how we can break free from that pressure and root our worth in Christ alone. The Gritty Girls want to remind you that real peace shows up when you stop chasing approval and start following the One who calls you His.

Disappointment hits differently when it feels like your prayers are just hanging in the air, unanswered, and unseen. On The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie are getting real about wrestling with those quiet places of longing while still choosing to trust in God’s timing. And today we’re reminding you that even when heaven feels silent, God is still moving, aligning, and preparing what you c...

Comparison shows up everywhere—at church, at work, and especially on the scroll—and if we’re not careful, it can quietly chip away at how we see our own marriage. In this episode on The Gritty Girls Podcast, Chel and Jeannie talk about how a Christian woman can protect her heart and her home from the pressure to measure her relationship against someone else’s "perfect" marriage.

Today’s episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast invites us to step out of old narratives and into the truth that in Christ we are created to live free and not in chains. We’ll explore how to release a victim mindset and embrace the victorious identity Jesus has already secured for us. Get ready to rise with confidence and walk boldly as daughters who are fully free in Him.

Some sayings sound Christian, but when you slow down and hold them up to Scripture—like “money is the root of all evil” or “you shouldn’t judge”—you realize they’re not actually what the Bible teaches. In today’s fourth episode in this series, we’re breaking down these familiar phrases and uncovering the truth behind what God really said. Because when we swap cultural quotes for biblical clarity,...

Motherhood is one of the most beautiful ministries God entrusts to us—an everyday calling woven into ordinary moments that shape eternal souls. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we honor the women who pour out love, strength, and faith in ways often unseen but deeply felt. In every prayer whispered, every lesson taught, and every sacrifice made, mothers reflect the heart of Christ. Today, we pause to...

When life shifts it can shake how you see yourself. But identity in Christ doesn’t wobble just because your season does. On this episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie dig into what it means to stay rooted in who God says you are, even when everything around you is changing.

In a world that treats cohabitation like a trial run, marriage can start to look optional—but God paints a very different picture of covenant love. Today on The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie are digging into why the Bible calls us to something deeper, steadier, and far more sacred than convenience. Get ready for a real, grace-filled conversation about commitment, culture, and the kind of...