The Mary Marantz Show

Do you ever feel like building and scaling a business is easier for everyone else?  For Liz and Jessica, courage cornered them early.  After experiencing the impacts of the exploitation of work in communities they loved and the confines of global poverty particularly on women and girls, there was no other decision to make but to take action. And now, over a decade later, they have quite a story to...

Are you tired of trying to keep up with the never-ending cycle of content creation? Do you wish you had the freedom to focus on creating more of what you love and building an authentic business? If you  are longing for a way to optimize your marketing without sacrificing your sanity, today's conversation featuring Jen Olmstead on the Mary Marantz Show is exactly what you need to hear. Today's epis...

Do you have a dream you cannot go a day without thinking about? Do you feel stuck between dreaming and actually taking the steps you need to make it a reality? If you are looking for a catalyst to move from stuck to start, today's episode featuring Rebecca George is for you.  On today's episode, join Mary and Rebecca as they discuss the three stages of being stuck, and some practical ways to move...

Have you recently found yourself longing for more fulfilling friendships? Or perhaps realizing that the brunt of your connection falls on one or two friends? If so, today's episode featuring Laura Tremaine is for you. Laura is an avid reader, writer and the enthusiastic creator of the podcast born of her desire to eliminate loneliness, the 10 Things To Tell You podcast. She is a pro in friendship...

Are you living the life you want? Big question, right? As we enter into a new day, week, or year we can often find ourselves thinking through popular script: I would have the life I wanted if only ________(I had a different job, my relationship looked different, my health was better, etc.)  In this episode, Mary chats with homesteader, podcaster, and author Lana Stenner for a conversation on the p...

What does honest intimacy look like? And how does it practically play out in marriage, both sexually and emotionally? If I could describe this conversation with intimacy coach, Lindsey Maestas, in two words, they would be: vulnerable and practical. We get down to the heart of intimacy: How to communicate affirmations and critiques by creating a safe space for communication Why some gendered stereo...

What happens in your heart when you mess up? When you make a mistake? Do you find yourself self deprecating? Shaming? Denying? If you're ready to lay this down and begin believing in yourself again - tune in to this episode. This week on the Mary Marantz show, Mary sits down with author, speaker, and podcaster Manda Carpenter ( @mandacarpenter ).  In Manda's new book "Soul Care to Save Your Life,"...

What if I told you that the words "you are my sunshine" are just code for "I love you"? This week on the Mary Maranz show, Mary chats with author, speaker, and podcaster Sean Dietrich ( @seanofthesouth ).  Sean's new book "You Are My Sunshine: A Story of Love, Promises, and a Really Long Bike Ride" explores (both literally and figuratively) what it means to find your way back to your childhood sel...

Do you remember a time when kids were sent to time-out for "name calling"? Whether it be a casual, spontaneous insult, or a planned diabolical jab, these labels stick with us. They form us, and inform us - about who we are and what we are worth.  Unfortunately, a lot of these instances revolve around names that diminished us, not labels that built us up. This is the space where some of our deepest...

What do you actually believe about God? About His character? His remembrance? His Being? A.W. Tozer famously said that what comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about you. This episode of the Mary Marantz show dives straight to the heart of this ever present statement: How what we believe about God informs everything else about us.  Mary is sitting down with autho...

Do you feel like you're wearing ALL the hats? And not wearing one extremely well?! Well, this episode is here for you to find your value and alignment again. Mary is inviting on Karen Ehmen and Ruth Schwenk, Biblical truth holders no matter the audience. Karen Ehman is a  Proverbs 31 Ministries  speaker and  New York Times bestselling author. Ruth Schwenk is the founder of: The Better Mom Communit...

We've all been there when someone gives us the compliment that we are 'creative' - but we completely downplay it and say 'oh, well I'm not really an artist' or 'I don't really know what I'm doing.' Well, in this episode, Mary and Rachel Marie Kang are here to nix the labels and bring to light the IMPORTANCE of creating, even if you don't consider yourself an artist. Rachel Marie Kang is a New York...

What do you do when the joy of life seems out of reach? We know life isn't always going to be rainbows and butterflies, but what happens when the pain feels insurmountable? If you're facing new and deeper trials in life, Mary's conversation with Nicole Jacobsmeyer is here to bring to you a respite and a touch of hope for your upcoming days. In her new book, Take Back Your Joy, Nicole Jacobsmeyer s...

What do you want (anyone thinking about The Notebook scene here?!)?  Or better yet, when was the last time you asked yourself that question?  In today's episode, Mary chats with Dr. Alison Cook - therapist and author of the new book "Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God."  They discuss what exactly it is that contributes to the suppressi...

What does confidence mean to you? Insecurity? Sureness? How about love?  In this episode of the Mary Marantz show, Mary chats with author, ministry leader, and speaker, Amanda Pittman, about ALL of these topics and more. The two discuss Amanda's book "Stand in Confidence: From Sinking in Insecurity To Rising in Your God-Given Identity," as well as what your internal self-talk might be keeping you...

Do you find yourself feeling weary? Feeling unseen? Trying to find sustenance on yesterday's manna?  If you do, then today's episode is for you. What so often leads us astray is the comparison, weariness, and isolation of forgetting that there is a God who sees us. A God who provides for us.  Today, Mary is joined by Kathie Lee Gifford - a true 'Jane of All Trades.' Kathie Lee is a longtime televi...

Do you often feel lonely, unfulfilled, or disconnected? Perhaps you've wondered how in an age with unprecedented access to mobility, something can still be missing from your life. If you have ever felt the ache of fulfillment, friendship, or fruitfulness then today's episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by acclaimed teaching pastor and author, Daniel Grothe, as the two dive into Daniel 's lat...

Do you feel an underlying anxiety that you're missing out on the 'good life'? Do you zone out, swipe up, slim down, work hard, and spin in circles trying to achieve it? If you could use a new sense of hope, then today's message is for you! Today, Mary is joined by author, retired photographer, and spiritual director - Anjuli Paschall- as the two dive into Anjuli 's new book, "Awake: Paying Attenti...

Do you carry around regret, hurt, or fear? Perhaps you feel so weighed down by these burdens that you sometimes feel trapped. If you can relate, rest assured that today's episode will show you how these very same burdens can help unlock God's healing work in your life.  Today, Mary is joined by pastor and six-time author, Scott Sauls , as the two dive deep into Scott 's latest book, "Beautiful Peo...

What is keeping you from being fully present? What really keeps you from experiencing peace in your life today? If you've ever noticed an unrest in your spirit, then today's episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by sought-after speaker, leader, and writer- Jeanne Stevens. With a passion to develop people to live boldly and fully, Jeanne writes with honest transparency, hope-filled compassion, a...

From friendships to Facebook to far-off countries, what do we do when our lives seem mired in conflict? How do we find connection when our differences are constantly on display? If you are tired of the anxiety, frustration, and fear that pervade your connections with other people, both online and in real life then today's episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by co-hosts of the wildly popular...

You know her. Maybe you are her. The woman who is always performing. Is this you? If approval-seeking, overachieving, and perfectionism has turned into burnout, emptiness, and exhaustion, then today's special "Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots" BOOK LAUNCH episode is for you!   Today, the tables have turned as Mary is the GUEST on her own show! That's right, Mary's dear friend, author, and fellow 's...

What happens after death? Arguably, this is a question that everyone has contemplated no matter their belief or religion. If you have ever wondered about the evidence for life after death then today's episode is for you. Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author and investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, as the two dive into Lee 's book turned documentary, "The Case for Heaven." Inspired by his...

Do you wish that your life would change for the better–to become the healthiest version of yourself in spirit, soul, and body? Perhaps even though that is what you long for, the thought of getting to that version of yourself is just too overwhelming. And so, you struggle. If you can relate, then today's episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by author and founder of La La Lovey - Trina McNeilly...

Have you ever felt rejected or betrayed? Perhaps you long to feel worthy and loved, but are seeking these affirmations in all the wrong places. If you can relate, then today's episode is a must-listen! Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author, Francine Rivers , as the two dive deep into Francine 's top-selling title turned major motion picture, "Redeeming Love." Using her writing to draw close...