did i talk too much?

In so many settings, the experience of growing up as a girl was not an easy one. Eme, Jenna, Kaile, and Audrey get together to discuss the challenging experiences of being a girl in spaces such as school, church, and the home. From double standards for girls’ and boys’ behavior to dealing with weaponized incompetence at home, the GRIT girls explore how these matters shaped their girlhoods and have...

This week the GRIT girls marvel at the art of female monologues in film, from Barbie to Little Women. Kaile and Audrey both share their experiences of giving their own monologue at different points in their life. They also highlight why we admire women who bravely speak up behind the camera, and how that leads to bravery and change in real life.  Amy March Monologue: https://youtu.be/0D8nRpJsQlk?s...

The Barbie movie. You probably love it, hate it or haven’t seen it. Whatever camp you fall into, this episode is for you. This week Jenna sat down with Lisa Igram, dean of student wellness here at Biola, as well as Jenna’s husband Parker. Parker joined the ladies today in their discussion about the barbie movie that came out over the summer. Parker brings in cultural and biblical references you mi...

The GRIT gals chatted this week about all things girl. Hot girl walks, girl dinner and girl math. They dive into what makes these terms meaningful despite being silly and playful on the surface. Ella, Kaile and Jenna also get into how we are all really just girls, no matter how old we are. Tune in to hear about how the term “girl” is being reclaimed in culture, and what the GRIT gals have to say a...

Welcome back to the podcast. The GRIT gals sure did miss you. Today Jenna and Eme sat down to discuss some very important business, this year's theme: GIRLHOOD! Buckle up and get ready to have your inner child healed, along with rethinking the way women are portrayed in media. The team is excited to explore this topic this fall, and would love to hear any/all suggestions from you! DM us on Instagr...

This week Eme takes the mic and shares her experience as a freshman. Jenna and Eme mostly spent the episode chatting about college friendships. What they look like, and creative ways to be intentional with the people in your life. They also talk about staying connected with friends at home, while embracing new connections at college. Eme also answers some common questions that incoming freshmen ha...

Trigger warning: This week's episode contains content discussing sexual assault.  Jenna and Nallely discuss a variety of topics on this week's episode while bringing awareness to SAAM. From what consent looks like in our daily lives, along with what not to say when a friend opens up about sexual assault, ways to support survivors, and the resources that are available at Biola. They also answered s...

Jenna sits down with Ellie, a fellow junior, and they talk about the experience they had with their first year of college being remote. They go into the weirdness of perceiving your classmates based on their online aesthetic, the fear of being put in a breakout room in your zoom class, and how their friendships have shifted over time. They laugh over the awkwardness of seeing someone in the caf wh...

If you are strolling around Biola’s campus on an average sunny day, more often than not you will find that most of the women passing you have their hair neatly curled and are wearing a cute top or dress. Very rarely do you see people who have just rolled out of bed. This phenomenon called “compulsive cuteness” is the topic for discussion in this week's episode. Why do women feel the pressure to lo...

This week the GRIT girls sit down to talk about the difficulty of existing in male-dominated spaces, and the insidious barriers that keep women from leadership positions. They chat towards the end of the episode about sexist jokes, and what happens when you peel back the layers of contempt hidden behind humor. The girls offer their own experiences of the nuance of being in male-dominated majors (C...

Sit down with Sarah Schwartz, a Biola alum, as she speaks on the unintentionally damaging impacts of purity culture and a way forward.  EMAIL: GRIT@BIOLA.EDU INSTAGRAM: GRITATBIOLA

For the past few years, it has been a beloved tradition to do a “last word” when a staff member graduates or steps away from their role at GRIT. This usually takes on a written form (which she reads at the end) but we decided to format it as a conversation. Rachel McCready faithfully served at GRIT for years, and we are better off because of her. Tune in to hear about Rachel’s post-grad experience...

At this point in the semester, the odds are high you have stayed up far past your bedtime to complete a lofty project or cram for an exam at least once or twice. With finals week looming, Lauren and Jenna decided to sit down and chat about academic validation, a common issue women (and men) deal with in higher education. They dive into perfectionism and what it means to be “gifted”.  EMAIL: GRIT@B...

Are you a female Biola student who has asked yourself, “How can I get involved with GRIT?” Well, you have made it to the right place! Tune in to hear more about our mission and founding, how to get involved, our theme this year, and get to know our 2022-23 staff. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! EMAIL: GRIT@BIOLA.EDU INSTAGRAM: GRITATBIOLA BLOG: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/grit