The Gritty Girls Podcast

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...

Some seasons just feel heavy, and honestly, quitting can look real tempting. But on The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie are learning right alongside you what it looks like to hold onto Jesus with both hands when life gets messy. And today we’re talking about how to keep showing up, keep trusting, and keep persevering even when the road feels long.

Welcome back to The Gritty Girls Podcast . This episode continues our bumper‑sticker theology series as we unpack the familiar sayings that appear Christian at first glance yet fall short of biblical truth. Together, we’ll explore what Scripture actually teaches and why it matters.

On today’s episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie dive into the comeback of all comebacks—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. When the world thought the story was over, God was just getting started, proving that death doesn’t get the final word. This is the moment that rewrote history, restored hope, and reminds us that no matter how dark the season, resurrection power is still at wo...

Welcome back to The Gritty Girls Podcast with Chel and Jeannie. What we post online often says more about our hearts than we realize, and sometimes those mixed signals can slip out without us meaning to. Today we’re talking about how our online presence can reflect the character of Jesus—choosing to share things that show His love, His humility, and His truth in the everyday moments we put out int...

Today on The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie are stepping into a topic that so many Christian women quietly struggle with—how to actually make new friendships as adults. Not the forced kind, not the surface‑level kind, and definitely not the exhausting kind. We're talking about friendships rooted in Christ and formed in the everyday moments of our real, imperfect lives. If you’ve ever...

Marriage gets interesting when you realize God paired you with someone who is beautifully, maddeningly opposite from you. But those differences aren’t meant to be weapons—they’re meant to be tools that sharpen, stretch, and sanctify you both. Today, Chel and Jeannie are diving into how to stop fighting your differences and start leveraging them as strengths that make your marriage richer, steadier...

On today’s episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast , we’re once again peeling back the layers on 2 more catchy "Christian" sayings that sound comforting but crumble under biblical truth. We’re diving into the bumper‑sticker theology that shapes our thinking more than we realize—and exploring how to anchor our lives in what God actually says.

You know, our stories run deeper than whatever shows up on a family tree. We’ve got DNA and heritage, sure—but we’ve also got a God who steps in, redirects, and gives us the grace to change where our legacy is headed. So, on this episode of The Gritty Girls Podcast , Chel and Jeannie are diving into where we come from, what we carry, and how God helps us write a brand‑new chapter.

Lent stirs up a big question for many believers—Is this a biblical practice or simply a long‑standing church tradition? In today’s episode, Chel and Jeannie are digging into Scripture, the history, and the heart behind the season to discern what truly honors God. Let’s explore this with open Bibles and open hearts as we seek clarity together.

This episode marks a beautiful milestone—100 conversations about life, marriage, faith, and family. What started as two women saying yes to God has now become a community of listeners learning, healing, growing, and walking out their purpose together. Today, we pause to celebrate God's faithfulness and the journey that brought us here.

Okay Gritty Gals (and Guys)! Let’s be honest—every marriage goes through those not‑so‑sparkly seasons where everything feels a little routine and a lot less romantic. But it’s in those very moments that God loves to step in, steady our hearts, and remind us that real covenant love grows strongest in the everyday grind. Join Chel and Jeannie as we talk about marriage in the not so glamorous seasons...

Stepping into your 40s comes with a whole list of “I wish someone had told me…” moments, and today The Gritty Girls are diving into them with honesty and a little humor. From the surprising shifts in our bodies to the way our priorities sharpen, this decade has a way of revealing what truly matters.

Do you ever feel stressed out or overwhelmed with what's going on in the world today? You are not alone. Today Chel and Jeannie talk about that line from Ecclesiastes— nothing new under the sun. God reminds us that He’s seen it all before and He is control. So, let’s slow down together and look at how this Scripture from Ecclesiastes can actually bring a lot of peace into lives.