The Mary Marantz Show

Revive: To return to life. If you need the reminder today that there is NOTHING too dry or too dead for God to revive, to return to life - well, you won't be able to hit play fast enough. In one of Mary's favorite episodes yet, she's sitting down with the one and only, Cleere Cherry Reaves, the popular writer behind the Cleerely Stated Instagram handle. After enduring a life changing season, Cleer...

Do you feel like you're always just one shiny thing away from belonging ? In a digital world where it has become normal to share all the new items we are purchasing, Alison Lumbatis is flipping the script on this narrative. From Network Engineer to Personal Stylist, Alison's journey began after she left her 9-5 and realized she was living in only yoga pants on a daily basis. But the impact on her...

If you've ever looked around and felt like everyone surrounding you was in a happy, joyful season – and you're just struggling to get through each day without a lot of hope, this episode is going to provide you with some relief. Author, editor, and writing educator, Stephanie Duncan Smith, is here to invite you into her story of walking through her dark night season, and bringing you back out into...

You know God is real, and you have a strong faith, but in this season of wilderness you're left wondering: does God even hear me any more? Join Mary as she sits with author, speaker, entrepreneur and friend, Rachel Wojo.  For Rachel, tragic life events are no stranger. Almost simultaneously, Rachel lost her mother to leukemia, discovered her pastor husband was having an affair for 4 of their 5 yea...

It was Hannah Brencher's 33rd birthday when she felt the prompting to turn off her phone. As she reflected on a past year of exhaustion, anxiety, and weariness, she began to wonder if the present moment and who she was in it, would ever be enough. What started as a phoneless day of celebration, connectedness, presence, and rest, gave birth to a one year challenge to unplug for 1000 hours. In The U...

If you love stories of historical women making great impact, reminders that your small action greatly matters, and…well, libraries, then you are in the RIGHT place today. Sharon McMahon is today's guest on the Mary Marantz Show and she is here to remind you that audacity is the counterpoint to imposter syndrome - and why lasting change is not just a result of systemic action, but individual action...

Have you ever found your heels dug into an argument that was fueled by the heat of conviction? Or caught in the crosshairs of differing perspectives and wishing there was a better way to disagree?  Join Mary and John Inazu, law professor, author, and speaker, as they discuss the educational gaps in learning to disagree, social media's impact on conflict resolution, and what it really means to be e...

Have you ever felt like you have a story to tell but don't know where to begin? Do you feel overwhelmed by or disqualified from the process of writing?  Join Allison Fallon, author, speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, as they discuss the importance of sharing our stories, why we need to reframe the meaning we assign to our stories and the magic found in our ordinary lives. Tune in to hear,  H...

Do you ever catch yourself dismissing your feelings or letting your inner critic boss your emotions around?  'I should be happier…' 'I just need to think more positively…' 'I shouldn't feel this way…' Join Mary and Dr. Alison Cook, therapist, author, and podcaster, as they discuss the science behind our shame spiral, the gift of liminal space, and the three-step framework that will transform your...

Have you ever found yourself, phone in hand, involuntarily reaching to check notifications that haven't even buzzed, to scroll through a digital stream of consciousness, or to lose yourself in the infinite grid of pictures? Join Mary and Joey Odom, storyteller, podcaster, and co-founder of Aro, as they dive into the worlds we carry within our pockets, the science of habit formation, and the change...

Do you feel caught between where you want to be and where you "should" be in life?  Join Mary and Stephanie May Wilson, author, podcaster, and speaker, as they dive into the importance of conscious decision-making, the value of assembling a trusted board of advisors, and the impact of societal expectations on our life choices. Tune in to hear,  How to sideline the opinions of the couch cushion coa...

Are you overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects around your home? Do you feel stuck in analysis paralysis when it comes to making design decisions?  Join Mary and Myquillyn Smith, author, speaker, and designer, as they delve deep into the wisdom of imperfection, the power of limitations, and embracing the journey of creating a home that's true to you. Tune in to hear,  How to break through the...

Do you ever wish you could skip to the "good part" of your life? Join Mary and Ruth Chou Simons, author, artist, and founder of GraceLaced.com, as they discuss the fear of missing out on our life, why we numb out and avoid our disappointment, and the art assignment that changed Ruth's life. Tune in to hear,  The one question you need to ask yourself when you feel behind Why chasing 'someday' deval...

Have you ever felt like you have heard clearly from the Lord about a decision or direction, and yet there still seems to be resistance? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can't get beyond what is standing in your way?  Join Mary and Nick Connolly, author, speaker, and pastor, as they dive into the myths that lead us to burnout, simple strategies to reconnect with ourselves, and the gifts hi...

Are you tired of being tired?  We tell ourselves it will get better after the next deadline or rest will come once we cross the finish line of this season, yet, it never comes. Day in and day out we remain stuck in the loop of repeating the same mantras while still longing deeply for rest that will satisfy.  Join Mary and Jess Connolly, friend author, speaker, and coach, as they discuss the impact...

Toxins. Crunchy. Natural. Healthy. All buzzwords to lead a 'better' life. But really - who has the time to implement these things?! And even if we did, what do we do with the contradicting data and the judgey sentiment that comes with it?  If you can relate, this humorous, approachable, and informed conversation will be music to your ears. And de-humidified air to your lungs. Ha. Join Mary and Emi...

Do you feel like you are at rock bottom? Are you exhausted from trying to pick up the pieces of your life and searching for hope?  Join Mary and Molly Stillman, writer, speaker, and podcaster, as they discuss the unforgettable twists and turns of Molly's life and how she found faith, joy, and hope in the middle of it all. Tune in to hear,  Why life and healing aren't linear The four ways we respon...

'Is it time for me to stay or should I consider walking away?'  Join Mary and Emily P. Freeman, author, spiritual director, and podcaster, as they discuss the how, when, and what now of walking out of rooms and into new ones with peace, confidence, and a whole heart. Tune in to hear,  How to discern the difference between true peace and discomfort avoidance The four guideposts you need to listen t...

Do you feel isolated by the complexities of an evolving faith? Are you struggling to know how to hold the uncertainty you feel in this season? For so many of us, faith has subconsciously become synonymous with certainty.  But what do we do when the answers seem to fall short of our experience and our faith feels more like wilderness than the trusted terrain we once knew?  Join Mary and Sarah Besse...

Are you exhausted from the state of the world? Do you feel overwhelmed by the darkness that seems to be all around us, but desire so much to find the light again? Join Mary and Allyson Golden, pediatric nurse, author, and creator of Words Are Golden , as they unpack the significant relationship between darkness and light, the impact of our thought life and the practice of trusting God moment by mo...

Are you struggling to know your place in the world? Longing to find some sense of belonging in your location, your community, or within yourself? Join Mary and Joy Clarkson, author and podcaster, as they dive into the necessity of being rooted: emotionally, spiritually, and physically, and the wisdom we can find hidden in the natural world around us.   Tune in to hear,  Ways to feel more meaning i...

Do you ever find yourself wishing you had a different story? Are you afraid the legacy passed down to you will continue to repeat itself?  Join Mary and Kristen Hallinan, writer, speaker and advocate, as they discuss the importance of shedding light on the wounds of our past, the science behind stored trauma, and the worthy work of healing. Tune in to hear,  How generational influences impact our...

Have you ever found yourself stretched thin, juggling responsibilities, and feeling judgment for not having it all together?  Between a packed schedule, the responsibilities of everyday life, our expectations of ourselves, and the obligations we sense from others, it's no wonder we are overwhelmed! Join Mary and Jamie Ivey, author, creator, and podcaster, as they explore the impact of our inner cr...

Have you ever felt like your 'mundane 9-5' isn't making a Kingdom impact? This thought can certainly leave you feeling disconnected from your spiritual purpose - even though you know God works all things for His Good. Join Mary and Jordan Raynor, author, speaker, and podcaster, as they break down the origins of the paradigm of sacred and secular work and the reality of the universal calling we hav...

Have you ever felt like you're losing your own VOICE? Not the Laryngitis kind of losing your voice of course, but the kind where you stop sounding like…YOU. If the connection to your authentic self feels like it's slipping through your fingers, Mary is here today with an anthem and a reminder that your skilled expertise and lived experience are your highest and best contribution to this world. Tun...