Dean'na Wantz, Marsha Garrett, and Heather O'Brien

In the REAL

Society EN ↓ 80 episodes

In the REAL is a podcast FOR women, BY women. We'll be talking about the hard, funny, and random things of life, in any walk of life. Be prepared to laugh, cry, (maybe even get a little mad) and learn as me and some of my MOST HONEST besties share life experiences, and talk about how we maneuver through them TOGETHER! So grab some coffee, pull up a chair and get ready to get In the REAL! Music: Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Author

Dean'na Wantz, Marsha Garrett, and Heather O'Brien

Category

Society

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Something Is In the Air! 11.04.2025

Can you feel it? It's a new season. Spring has sprung and we're seeing the shift. In this episode, we're catching up on what is new in our lives and talking through what that means or even looks like. This one has a lot of moving parts so grab your coffee and pull up a chair as we get In the REAL!

Maybe The Same Isn't What You Want 28.03.2025

Have you ever been pushing along in life and then, BAM, out of the blue it feels like you've taken 2 steps back? Like, that feeling of "I should know better or be farther along by now." Yep, that's what we're talking about today, In the REAL!

Love Versus Like....What Does That Look Like? 14.03.2025

Y'all, we have Mama T, Tracy O'Brien....or in other circles, our very own Heather's mama in the studio! She is here to school all of us on how to love people with God's love, so much, that they feel like or seen. You're going to want to have a seat and take a listen to this one, as we get In the REAL!

Learning How to Comfort Those Who Mourn.... 28.02.2025

We're grateful for some hard questions on some pretty heavy topics. In this episode, we have been asked what it looks like to help those that are mourning. Whether a loved one, a job, a dream, a diagnosis,. We can mourn multiple things in multipleways but how do we ultimately help others reach the other side of hope? That's what we're sitting down with this week, In the REAL!

HELLO Menapause Or Whatever You Want to Call This! 14.02.2025

Okay, yall! This one is definitely for the books! I'm not sure how much more IN THE REAL we can get on what is happening to ALL 3 OF US, at the same time! Be prepared to laugh, learn and hopefully been seen as we get In the REAL!

When Value and Boundaries Collide 31.01.2025

What happens when value and boundaries collide? We are having a real conversation about what we think. We hope you grab a seat and pull up to the table as we get In the REAL!

The Pitfalls of Comparison and Competition 17.01.2025

Happy New Year and welcome to a new year of episdoes! This one is based on how envy, jealousy and all the gross comparisons of life could kill. This one is a little different and hopefully helpful while you're walking into another year. So, like always, grab your coffee and take a seat as we get In the REAL!

The Grinch vs. Cindy Lou Who...Which One Are You? 21.12.2024

We were given the task to talk about the Grinch verses Cindy Lou Who. In light of the Christmas season, are you bringing light to the world or are you sucking things dry? We've found we're all a bit of both and having times that are in between. So as always, grab your cocoa, a fuzzy blanket and have a listen as we get In the REAL! I think this episode will surprise you. Merry Christmas!

Life Be Lifing 06.12.2024

Have you just had one of those days? Maybe one of those weeks or just what seems like a season of one thing after another? Yep, us too! And this episode we're going to talk about it. As always, grab a chair, pull it up to the table as we get In the REAL!

Walking Confidently in Christian Singleness with Shelley 15.11.2024

Ever wondered what it is supposed to look like, being a single Christian woman? Ever wondered what other's may be saying and thinking? Well, look no further. We have the ULTIMATE privilege to sit down with our very own Shelley and hear her heart and thoughts on who we GET to be. So as always, grab a seat and come to the table as we get In the REAL!

The Hard Conversations 08.11.2024

Hey everyone! Man, we are looking forward to sharing this weeks episode of how to have the hard conversations. Whether it's about sickness, thoughts of suicide, and things in between, we want to help in creating a space where the things that get too hard or heavy can be shared. So run get your seat and pull it up to the table as we get In the REAL!

Distractions 25.10.2024

In a world full of ALL THE THINGS, sometimes we simply get distracted from the important things. What do we do and how do we get back on track? This is what we're talking about this episode, In the REAL!

Family Reintroductions 11.10.2024

Hey all! In this week's episode, we sit down and talk out how to reintroduce yourself to family members who may only know you by THEN and not NOW. Interested!?! Then come and have a seat at the table as we get In the REAL!

Purity Video Series - part 3 11.10.2024

Part 3 of our video series on Purity

Purity Video Series - part 2 07.09.2024

As we continue in our 3 part purIty series, we hope you're getting some beautiful nuggets out of it. This week, we are talking about being Safe Because of Standards. Again, whether you're in a relationship, or looking to rebuild a foundation with safe standards, this is the episode for you. So, come have a seat at the table as we get In the REAL!

Purity Video Series - part 1 30.08.2024

Hey REAL ladies! In this first part of our 3 part series, we're going to have our very own Heather, talking about having a safe identity and what that even looks like. We hope you take the time to pull up a chair, and get In the REAL with us!

Quick 7 Minutes of Update and What Gratitude Can Do 23.08.2024

Hey In the REAL! We are EXCITED to update you on what's to come on the next 3 episodes! Take 7 minutes and take a listen! You'll be glad you did! See you next time, In the REAL!

Are We Letting Others to the Table? 02.08.2024

Hey! Remember the blue guy at the Olympics and his friends? In the weeks episode we're talking about OUR responsibility of being the hands and feet of Jesus to people so they feel welcome to the banqueting table of the Kingdom of God.

Don't Quit in the Midst of the Process! You're Winning the Race! 19.07.2024

Hey y'all! THOUGH you may not LOOK like you're getting stronger, it's not always about looks but what you have the ABILITY to do....what kind of STRENGTH is being built in your consistency and you're not growing weary in the process..? People give up because they don't see the instant. DON'T QUIT!!!

How to Balance the Busy 05.07.2024

Hey!!! WE'RE BAAAACCCCKKK! Did you miss us!?! We missed you all and each other! In today's first episode of the second season, we're jumping unto how to balance busy lives and still be connected and intentional. So, as always, pull up a chair as we get, In the REAL!

Wrapping Up Season 1! 24.05.2024

Hey everyone! In today's quick episode, we're wrapping up our first season of In The REAL and giving ourselves a little break as the rest of our worlds get a little more busy!

Growing Real Children Into Real Adults 17.05.2024

In this weeks episode, Marsha and I sit down and talk about ways we have succeeded, failed and are still learning on raising real children into real men and women of God....as Marsha has said, parenting isn't easy, but it's necessary. So come along side us as we sit and get In the REAL with growing amazing human beings!

Tainted Goods with God 03.05.2024

In this episode, we're continuing to talk about Rahab. Where she went from being a prostitute to God redeeming and restoring her into the lineage of Jesus! Come on! Your past DOES NOT have to dictate your future! You are NOT used goods! Step out of what was into the faithfulness of who He says you are!

EMOTIONAL Stability 26.04.2024

On this weeks episode we follow up on identity with emotional stability, what that looks like and amazing examples in the Bible on how to become it 😀 Learning to be Housewives of Egypt or Homewives of Israel....you choose! So pull up a chair, and be prepared to get In the REAL!!

REAL Identity 19.04.2024

This week we finally have ALL 3 OF US back in the studio talking about what is on the horizon and how our identity is so tied up, BUT NOT DEFINED by what we do but WHO'S WE ARE! Come take a seat and get In the REAL with us!

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