Grit 'n' Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women

As Cheri and Amy process their interview with Cindy Bultema, they come to some lightning bolt "aha" moments. The realization that the Gospel must be a winsome combination of tenderness and truth leads to some practical steps toward sharing Jesus with the people around us... and developing accountability in our own lives.

Through the study of the Corinthian church, Cindy Bultema, author of Live Full Walk Free , reveals a timely word for the church. We can share the light of Jesus with our dark world with both love and truth. They aren't mutually exclusive, and both are essential. Join Cheri and Amy for many "a-ha moments" with Cindy.

What if we just stopped competing and comparing? Would the world stop or would it actually be better? Cheri & Amy discuss Emily Freeman's challenge to be smaller and process the beautiful possibility of deeper friendships that could result.

In Part 2 of the interview with Emily Freeman, Emily calls each of us into our full glory, and she challenges us to use the power of our authenticity to draw our friends out too. Emily ended with thoughts that made both Cheri & Amy cry. You won't want to miss it!

Sharing from her book Simply Tuesday, Emily Freeman encourages us to be like Jesus, embracing the power embedded small and humble. Instead of running and climbing and competing, we can seek relief in the presence of Jesus.

Cheri & Amy discuss the difficulties of being truly kind and the foundation of kindness. Not only does kindness change our relationships for us, it changes us for our relationships. Choosing to be kind is transforming and makes us more like The Kindest One, Jesus!

In this bonus "mini-side", Shaunti Feldhan, author of The Kindness Challenge, discusses one specific obstacle* to kindness that many women wrestle with and offers specific strategies for intentionally overcoming it. (*HInt: Amy 'n' Cheri used to call it "helping"...!)

In a riveting conversation with Shaunti Feldhahn, author of The Kindness Challenge, Cheri & Amy learn the most effective tool for improving relationships that aren't what they could be--kindness. Shaunti reveals the shocking truth that most of us aren't truly kind and gives three practical steps to increase our kindness quotient.

"My wait is harder than her wait." Have you ever had that thought? Cheri & Amy confess they have too! Instead of comparing our waits, leading to more isolation, Cheri & Amy discuss ways to wait together.

Wendy Pope, author of Wait and See , shares a new perspective on waiting. What most of us see as distressing or discouraging, Wendy has learned to see positively. God wants to use our waits to do something wonderful.

Feeling self-conscious and unsure about how the world will receive your most authentic self? Cheri & Amy process the profound wisdom shared by Glynnis Whitwer in Episode 31, realizing that we can only crush competition with a celebration of courageous uniqueness.

Although perfectionism often manifests in production and performance, sometimes it can lead to procrastination. What do you do when can't get started because you're afraid you can't do it well? Or you're scared to finish because the product might not be perfect? Glynnis Whitwer, author of Taming the To-Do List, shares a new perspective that helps us to do our best, most authentic work.

Although life is inevitably overwhelming at times, we don't have to stay stuck there permanently. Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory, co-authors of Overwhelmed, share practical steps to moving from anxiety-filled to peace-filled when everything seems like too much.

In this episode, Cheri and Amy wrap up the Holiday Break series by sharing the flaws and fabulous of their Christmas with their usual humor and candor. The lessons learned are ones that all reforming perfectionists and people-pleasers will embrace.

With wisdom, wit, and great tenderness, Michele Cushatt talks about the pain Jesus suffered to alleviate our pain. The wounds He received to heal our wounds. This is the very grace we need for dealing with other hurting people. Join us as Michele shares the remedy for our smarting souls with Cheri and Amy.

We all need grace for our failures, and Jesus' disciples needed it too. Suzie Eller points to both Judas and Peter as stunning failures who had Jesus' forgiveness extended to them. One chose to accept grace and one rejected it. Will we live a life of thank you for the grace we've been extended? This is the perfect season receive grace with thankfulness.

How can we truly focus on others in healthy ways this holiday season? When holiday emotions are high, God calls us to follow Jesus' example in cherishing others and handling them gently. Cheri and Amy discuss how to shift our thinking in ways that lovingly prioritize our people.

The holidays inevitably boil up some difficult emotions. Childhood hurts fly reemerge, too many people around fray our nerves, or loneliness leaves us feeling hollow. Cheri and Amy process helpful ways to deal with our emotions instead of just pushing them down only to have them pop up later.

Every holiday image we see is centered around family, friends, and rooms full of smiling people. Facing a holiday spent alone — or feeling alone — is hard. Cheri and Amy talk about shifting our perspective so that a "silent night" isn't a painful night but one filled with peace instead.

What to wear? What to wear? With humor and practical tips, Cheri and Amy, along with special guest Kim Nowlin, attack the bad rules of holiday fashion and body image. Dress yourself to match your inner sparkle this holiday season!

Although it's pretty funny to have a host and co-host who are challenged in the kitchen talking about the ultimate holiday meals, Cheri and Amy get to the heart. Food isn't just fuel for our bodies; it's juice for relationships too.

We've all tried to achieve decorations that live up to the pages of a magazine only to fall short and fall-out with exhaustion. Cheri and Amy offer solutions that will delight your heart and express your truest self. Don't forget to visit the website for even more amazing resources! gritngrace.info

There's nothing better than seeing someone light up when they open your gift... until you open the new year bills. Cheri and Amy talk about giving out of our abundance as a solution for the post-Christmas blues, and they give practical suggestions for great gifts you can give this year!

Is there an alternative to filling our calendars and emptying our wallets with endless activities and trips this Thanksgiving and Christmas? This holiday season we can make proactive decisions that leave more margin for joy in our interactions with others. Cheri and Amy give two word mash-ups that will help us identify what's worth it and what's not.

In the first of the Holiday Break episodes, Cheri and Amy tease out the difficult issues of holiday expectations and traditions. How do we decide what's worth keeping and what needs to go? They come up with key questions to ask and a permission slip to enable you to move away from holiday dread and move toward more delight.