Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton

Ricky bravely shares his story of growing up in poverty and abuse and finding hope in God on the other side.

"My Mental Health Journey" with Tonya Bruton interviewed by Benjamin Bruton ome of you may have picked up on in the shows, I live an accomplished and victorious life while living with many co-occurring mental disorders. While we do not discuss these disorders in detail, we do discuss some of the traumatic experiences that led to them. Please keep this in mind if you are easily triggered....

Join me and returning guest Jaclyn Whitt. She is a screenwriter, teaches screenwriting courses, hosts a podcast about the same and Co-Director of Family Friendly Screenwriting Academy. She has recently published a book, available on Amazon, called "In the Beginning, Middle, and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of Life, Character, and God." https://www.amazon.com...​ https://www.jaclynwhit...​ #p...

Julie is a #survivor of childhood #trauma and experienced emotional abuse, neglect, parental divorce, and poverty. Statistics predicted that Julie's future was bleak, but an encounter with the Holy Spirit dramatically shifted the trajectory of her life. Because Julie has the powerful combination of lived experience, education and strong #Christian #faith , she is uniquely positioned to help yo...

Brian McAleer is a devoted husband and father of three beautiful girls residing in Melbourne, Australia. By day, he is a passionate trainer and coach, committed to helping others unlock their full potential. Beyond his professional life, Brian is a budding writer and podcaster, using his creative endeavors to make a positive impact. His personal mission takes a profound turn as he channels his ene...

Elle shares her story of past trauma, finding healing and purpose in God and more in this exciting new episode.

Jami is a Christian and parent coach specializing in helping parents raising children with mental health issues, and struggling with the challenges of a child who is highly sensitive or emotionally intense. This is an area many Christian parents need to find hope and support with, but it’s not something many talk about. Join is an engaging conversation of grit and grace in parenting.

Join me in a Bible study on the joy of the Lord!

In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, I sit down with Lisa Jo Barr to talk about what it really means to move from surviving to thriving. We explore mental health, recovery, life coaching, and the importance of living a value-driven life — especially after seasons of pain, transition, or burnout. Lisa Jo shares her own journey of growth and how she now helps others align the...

Barry has shared the dangers of binge drinking and his experience of losing his 18-year-old son, Kevin, to alcohol poisoning with a wide audience. The first day of Kevin's adulthood turned out to be his last. Barry's message serves as both a powerful inspiration and a warning about the consequences of even a single night of binge drinking. Barry’s compelling presentation has saved countless lives...

Join me for a Bible study of Psalm 119.

Join my guests Rick and Jane Mckinney as we talk about their walk across America sharing the Gospel and their book And So We Walked. We also discuss real kingdom work which is done in love and service to others. We're all called to build relationships through divine appointments. We're all appointed to love God and love people.

Letting go is often the hardest act of faith — especially when we don’t understand what God is doing. In this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast , I’m joined by author and speaker Frank Viola for a thoughtful, honest conversation inspired by his book Hang On, Let Go . We talk about the spiritual tension between holding on and surrendering, how God uses trials to form Christ in us, and what fa...

Join this honest panel discussion on fostering and adoption as we talk about the realities of the foster care system, CPS, adoption journeys, and the role of faith in caring for vulnerable children. In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast, I’m joined by adoptive parents Ginger Baerg and Samantha Kral, along with social worker Vicki Graham, as we explore the joys, challenges, and calling behind f...

Join my guest Jon Jennings and I as we discuss the value in silence, solitude, meditation, journaling, and waiting on the Lord as well as Jon's new devotional book Journey to the Manger.

Returning Guest Host Benjamin Bruton takes you through the Word from a teenager's perspective on finding anxiety, depression and guarding your heart and minds by Christ Jesus.

Join Randy and I as we break down what deliverance is, who can benefit from it and how only Jesus can break the chains of addiction, bondage. You can find Randy at RandyGoodwin.org #podcast #breakeverychain #freedominchrist

Former SWAT hostage negotiator and motivational speaker Terry Tucker joins the Grit & Grace Podcast to talk about faith, mindset, and resilience through life’s hardest seasons. Terry shares lessons from high-stakes negotiations, his battle with cancer, and what it means to fully surrender your life to God — even when the outcome is uncertain. This episode is honest, grounding, and encouraging...

Romans chapter 8 is one of the most hope-filled passages in Scripture. In this Bible study, host Tonya Bruton walks through Romans 8 and explores life in the Spirit, freedom from condemnation, suffering, perseverance, and the deep assurance of God’s love. This episode is part of the Grit & Grace Podcast , where faith, mental health, and real-life struggles meet biblical truth. 📖 Topics covere...

From growing up with an alcoholic backslidden Pastor turned drug dealer to having her own encounter with God, Pastor Tiffany shares how God touched her heart and uses her to minister to many today.

My guest, Tanya Jurecki, tells her story of how God brought her out of severe alcoholism. This is the second episode honoring National Recovery Month. Don't miss her powerful moving story of grit and grace!

What do you do when God doesn’t heal the way you prayed for? In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Tonya Bruton sits down with her daughter, Cara Foulks, to talk honestly about living with chronic illness, faith, and trusting God when healing doesn’t come right away. This is a real conversation about suffering, hope, and holding onto faith in hard seasons. Cara was born with Biliary Atres...

Episode 17 - Join me in the Word as we unpack the meaning of the term born-again Spirit-filled believer. Dedicated to my son Benjamin. Prerecorded live broadcasted on Truth Seeker Texas Radio.

Join me as we discuss depression among Christians and the 5 things I practice to fight it.

How should Christians engage with media, culture, and digital platforms without compromising faith? In this episode of Grit & Grace Podcast, I sit down with Benjamin Bruton and Jaclyn Whitt to discuss the role of Christian media in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape. We talk about faith, discernment, ministry, and how believers can use media as a tool for truth rather than division. Th...