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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 mediaâs impact on conflict resolution, and what it really means to be empathetic.
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How to find nuance and empathy in some of our countryâs most divisive issues The importance of taking time to understand how the other side thinks about a hard issue Why we need to bring our disagreements offlineIf you are longing to see the person behind the position and engage in conflict in a way that doesnât sacrifice relationship, todayâs episode will give you the tools you need to enter into disagreement constructively.
Johnâs grounded perspective is deeply thought-provoking and convicting! This conversation will undoubtedly shift the way you engage with disagreement and offer you a way forward that has honor and respect at the forefront.
Friend, truly this is one you wonât want to miss!
Follow John here! https://www.instagram.com/john.inazu/
Check out his new book here: https://www.jinazu.com/learning-to-disagree
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About John Inazu: John Inazu is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. He teaches criminal law, law and religion, and various First Amendment courses. He writes and speaks frequently about pluralism, assembly, free speech, religious freedom, and other issues. John has written three books and published opinion pieces in the Washington Post, Atlantic, Chicago Tribune, LA Times, USA Today, Newsweek, and CNN. He is also the founder of the Carver Project and the Legal Vocation Fellowship and is a senior fellow with Interfaith America. In his newest book, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect, Inazu draws from his experiences teaching law school to show how it is possible to disagree about hard issues. By finding nuance in some of todayâs most divisive issues and taking time to learn how the other side thinks, Inazu gives readers ideas and tools to navigate the differences and disagreements they encounter in their everyday lives without sacrificing their own convictions.
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Have you ever felt like you have a story to tell but donât 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.
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How to become the hero of your own story â and the ripple effect of being the main character Three ways to begin framing your writing The one person who needs to hear your story mostIf you have been wanting to get your wordâs out in the world, this episode will be the motiviation you need to break through your writerâs block!
Allison has a powerful way of clarifying the muddiest aspects of a story and bringing forth the essence of the author. Ultimately, reminding us that the true gift of storytelling isnât just for the audience but the storyteller too.
Friend, you wonât get enough of this conversation!
Welcome to the heroâs journey of becoming.
Follow Allison here! https://www.instagram.com/allyfallon
Check out her new book here: https://writeyourstory.com/
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Allison Fallon: Allison Fallon is an author, speaker, and founder of Find Your Voice, a community that supports anyone who wants to write anything. In addition to her books The Power of Writing It Down: A Simple Habit to Unlock Your Brain and Reimagine Your Life, Packing Light and Indestructible: Leveraging Your Broken Heart to Become a Force of Love & Change in the World, she has ghostwritten 11 books and has collaborated on countless others. Through Find Your Voice, she has helped leaders of multinational corporations, stay-at-home moms, Olympic gold medalists, recovering addicts, political figures, CEOs, and prison inmates use her methods as powerful tools to generate positive change in their lives. In her newest release, Write Your Story: A Simple Formula to Understand Yourself, Your Story and Your Purpose in the World, Fallon invites her readers to make the courageous step to write their story because when people believe they are the authors of their stories, it gives them the personal responsibility to decide how stories finish.
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Do you ever catch yourself dismissing your feelings or letting your inner critic boss your emotions around?
âI should be happierâŠâ
âI just need to think more positivelyâŠâ
âI shouldnât feel this wayâŠâ
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 mental and emotional health.
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The science behind our shame spiral Why your inner critic is sabotaging your growth How to make decisions that break cycles of defeatIf you are tired of trudging through life with unresolved emotions and the guilt that you should be responding differently to what you are going through, this conversation will set you on a new trajectory.
Say goodbye to staying stuck in the endless cycle of self-sabotage and hello to clear-minded and brave action toward the life you dream of.
Just remember friend, the only way forward is through.
Follow Dr. Alison here! https://www.instagram.com/dralisoncook/
Check out her new book here: https://www.dralisoncook.com/books
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Dr. Alison Cook: Dr. Alison Cook is a therapist and host of the top-ranked The Best of You podcast. Originally from Wyoming, Dr. Alison studied at Dartmouth College (BA), Denver Seminary (MA), and the University of Denver (PhD), where she specialized in integrating psychology and theology. Dr. Alisonâs doctoral dissertation centered on the relationship between religion and prejudice. She is certified in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and is the author of the ECPA bestselling book The Best of You and coauthor of Boundaries for Your Soul, with nearly 100,000 copies soldâ based on the popular IFS therapy model. Widely recognized as an expert at the intersection of faith and psychology, Dr. Alison empowers individuals to heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, and forge healthy relationships. In her new book, I Shouldn't Feel This Way: Name Whatâs Hard, Tame Your Guilt, and Transform Self-Sabotage into Brave Action, Dr. Alison will help you name, tame, and transform conflicting feelings into clear solutions with purpose and confidence.
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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 changes we can make to move towards a more engaged, present, and gratifying life.
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The three reasons why you have a relationship with your phone Why your willpower will never be enough to make a change The discipline of noticingIf you are tired of doom scrolling your life away and longing for actionable steps to reroute your digital habits, this episode is a master class in goal setting and habit formation!
So friend, pull up a chair and grab your notebook, your life wonât be the same after this conversation!
Follow Aro here! https://www.instagram.com/goaronow/
Check out Aro here: https://www.goaro.com/
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Joey Odom: Joey is a natural storyteller and a dynamic leader known for his ability to inspire and foster deep connections with others. His own experience with technology as a husband and dad led Joey to help create Aro alongside co-founder Heath Wilson. Aro is a disruptive technology company that uses technology to help us put down our phones and be fully present in the moment with the people who matter most. The Aro platform leverages the science of habit formation to create patterns and rhythms of presence for families. Every member of Aroâs team is passionate about fulfilling the companyâs vision, which is to create an entire generation of intentional families. Joey also hosts The Aro Podcast, which is a weekly conversation with leaders and influencers who strive to live intentionally. Joey and his wife of nearly 20 years, Cristin, live in Knoxville, TN with their son, Harrison (15) and Gianna (13).
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Do you feel caught between where you want to be and where you âshouldâ 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.
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How to sideline the opinions of the couch cushion coaches in your life Build security and peace in both who you are and the season you're in What we can learn from shopping for a pair of pantsIf you find yourself bending to the opinions of others and overwhelmed by the pressure to figure your life out, Stephanie is the trail guide you have been looking for!
Friend, whatever season of life you find yourself in this conversation will be the nudge you need to reconsider the narratives that are holding you back and the longings you have quieted along the way.
Loving your life is not off the table and today is the perfect day to start!
Follow Stephanie here! https://www.instagram.com/smaywilson/?hl=en
Check out her new book here: https://stephaniemaywilson.com/create
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Stephanie May Wilson: is an author, a podcaster, a speaker, and the go-to guide for 20- and 30-something women as they navigate their most important relationships. Through her books, her courses, and her chart-topping podcast, Girls Night with Stephanie May Wilson, she has mentored more than a million women as they cultivate healthy, thriving relationships with God, their friends, their significant others, and with themselves. Stephanie got her start as a writer when she packed up her backpack and traveled around the world for a year, keeping a blog of all her adventures. Stephanieâs writing has been featured on NBC, the Anthropologie blog, and in Relevant Magazine. She has also been a long-time blog contributor for CNBCâs Nightly Business Report, Darling magazine, and Christian Mingle. In her newest book, Create a Life You Love: How to Quiet Outside Voices So You Can Finally Hear Your Own, Stephanie helps women shrug off the pressure of what they think their lives are supposed to look like and take on the next big decision or life transition with intentionality and confidence.
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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.
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How to break through the mental blocks of decision making The one rule of design that is really worth living by Why limitations can be a gift to you and your spaceThis conversation will revolutioize the way you approach your home and, quite frankly, your life.
Friend, today is the day to unravel the knot of design paralysis and open yourself up to the possibility of creating a space you love one step at a time.
Follow Myquillyn here! https://www.instagram.com/thenester/
Check out her new book here: https://thenester.com/houserules
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Myquillyn Smith: Myquillyn Smith, also known as âThe Nester,â is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Welcome Home and Cozy Minimalist Home. For the past 17 years, sheâs been encouraging women to embrace their spaceâimperfections and allâand make it their own. Her previous homes have been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Ladiesâ Home Journal, and Cottages & Bungalows. She recently purchased and redecorated a 1905 Queen Anne Victorian home in Morganton, North Carolina, the inspiration for her new book House Rules. Sheâs never met a home she didnât love.
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Do you ever wish you could skip to the âgood partâ 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 Ruthâs life.
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The one question you need to ask yourself when you feel behind Why chasing âsomedayâ devalues your diligence today How to live faithfully in the tension between what is and what is not yetIf you are tired of chasing after âsomedayâ in your life or running away from the restlessness within, this episode is for you!
Friend, today is the day you stop waiting for your life to begin and experience the richness being formed within and around you right now.
Follow Ruth here! https://www.instagram.com/gracelaced/
Check out her new book here: https://nowandnotyetbook.com
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Ruth Chou Simons: Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including Now and Not Yet, GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, When Strivings Cease, and TruthFilled. She is an artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker, using each of these platforms to sow the Word of God into peopleâs hearts. Through social media, and her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com, Simons shares her journey of Godâs grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boysâtheir greatest adventure.
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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 canât 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 hidden in our weakness.
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The one posture shift you need to make in your thinking Seven different areas of our lives where resistance shows up and wreaks havoc How to hope without the fear of disappointmentIf you feel like you have lost yourself and are longing for practical ways to move from numbing to living your life fully alive, this episode is a must listen!
Follow Nick here! https://www.instagram.com/nconnolly/?hl=en
Check out his new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Give-Just-Yet-Overwhelming/dp/1496478363
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Nick Connolly: Nick Connolly is the founding and lead pastor of Bright City Church. Bright City is passionate about being a light in culture, living out the way of the bright, and creating a space where people can not only come to church, but encounter a living and powerful God who loves them. Additionally, Nick loves to be involved in entrepreneurial endeavors. In 2013, he helped his wife create Naptime Diaries, an online print shop that eventually became All Good Things Collective. He now helps Jess run Go + Tell Gals and coaches other entrepreneurs, pastors, and small business owners when he isnât busy pastoring Bright City Church. In his debut book, Donât Give Up Just Yet: Choosing Persistence in a World of Overwhelming Resistance, Nick wants to help people keep going in their individual callings as they experience the power and presence of God in their daily lives.
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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 impacts of the gender exhaustion gap, the ministry of absence, and practical ways to experience rest in a loud and wild life.
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How to rewrite the cultural narratives keeping you stuck Why healing is a holistic process One practice that will revolutionize saying noIf you have ever felt like exhaustion is inevitable or even your fault, Jessâs story will leave you with practical steps to live a more fulfilling life!
Friend, today is the day to move from escaping life to redefining rhythms that awaken us to the precious days we have been given.
Because rest is the very foundation we were created from.
This is a conversation you wonât want to miss!
Follow Jess here! https://www.instagram.com/jessaconnolly
Check out her new book here: https://www.jessconnolly.com/tiredofbeingtired
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Jess Connolly: Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God's Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. She's an author, a church leader, and a coach and has written nine books - including Wild and Free with Hayley Morgan, You Are The Girl For The Job, Breaking Free from Body Shame, and most recently, Tired of Being Tired: Receive God's Realistic Rest for Your Soul-Deep Exhaustion releasing April 9, 2024. Jess and her husband Nick live in Charleston, SC where they've planted Bright City Church. They have four wild and hilarious kids: Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin, and Cannon. They also have an unruly dog named Deacon.They have four wild and hilarious kids: Elias, Gloriana, Benjamin, and Cannon. They also have an unruly dog named Deacon.
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Toxins. Crunchy. Natural. Healthy. All buzzwords to lead a âbetterâ 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 Emily Morrow, author, content creator, and stay-at-home mom, as they dive into the realities of a toxin filled world, the hurdles to making healthier choices, and how to embrace the comedy that comes with living against mainstream norms.
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Why we have it all wrong about natural living How to navigate the challenges of adopting the crunchy way of life with sensible, easy-to-implement ideas The one change you can make today that will improve your mind, body, and soul.If you are looking for practical ways to integrate more holistic choices into your life without sacrificing your sanity this episode is for you!
Whether you would classify yourself as crunchy or just beginning to become more conscious of your daily decisions, everyone is welcome here.
There is no one size fits all to crunchy living.
Follow Emily here! https://www.instagram.com/reallyverycrunchy/?hl=en
Check out her new book here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/really-very-crunchy/
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Emily Morrow: Emily Morrow is a stay-at-home mom who founded the social media channel "Really Very Crunchy" with her husband Jason in 2022. Since then, her channel has grown rapidly, with over 2 million followers and more than a billion views on her videos. Emilyâs first book, Really Very Crunchy: A Beginner's Guide to Removing Toxins from Your Life without Adding Them to Your Personality, is set to release March 12,2024. Emily is deeply committed to living a natural and sustainable lifestyle, and she shares her experiences with her followers on her channel. When she's not busy creating content or spending time with her family, Emily enjoys gardening, foraging, reading, and exploring the great outdoors with her two kids.
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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 Mollyâs life and how she found faith, joy, and hope in the middle of it all.
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Why life and healing arenât linear The four ways we respond when an idol disappoints us What we can learn from wrestling with GodIf you have ever felt like you have reached the end of yourself and you canât see any possibility of redemption in your story, this conversation is for you!
Today is the day to find peace in the process of slow growth because friend, your story isnât over yet.
Follow Molly here! https://www.instagram.com/stillbeingmolly
Check out her new book here: https://www.stillbeingmolly.com/if-i-dont-laugh-ill-cry/
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Molly Stillman: Molly Stillman is a writer, speaker, bible teacher, and host of the Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? podcast. She has been writing for nearly 20 years, and her first book, If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came into This Room For, is scheduled to release March 26th. Molly lives on a small farm with her husband John and their kids Lilly and Amos.
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'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.
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How to discern the difference between true peace and discomfort avoidance The four guideposts you need to listen to in your life Why we cannot wait on timeliness and readiness to take our next step
If you are overwhelmed by decision fatigue and longing for more clarity to discern your next right step, this episode will give you the tools you need to clear the fog.
You wonât want to miss this masterclass on what it means to be compassionate and curious in the liminal spaces of life!
Follow Emily here! https://www.instagram.com/emilypfreeman/
Check out her new book here: https://emilypfreeman.com/how-to-walk-into-a-room-book/
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Emily P. Freeman: Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including her newest release How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast (more than 25 million downloads), her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily holds a masterâs degree in spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University. She lives in North Carolina with her family.
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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 Bessey, author and teacher, as they discuss the stages of faith formation, the nuanced realities of deconstruction, and the hope we can offer one another in the wilderness.
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Why faith is not a static construct The 4 steps you walk through when re-configuring your faith How to hold space for who you have been and who you are becomingIf you have been longing for a soft place to land with the questions you have been carrying, this conversation will be a balm to your soul.
Trust me, friend, you will return to this conversation time and time again!
Follow Sarah here! https://www.instagram.com/sarahbessey
Check out her new book here: https://www.sarahbessey.com/books/field-notes-wilderness
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Sarah Bessey: Sarah Bessey is the author or editor of five books, including the New York Times bestseller A Rhythm of Prayer. She also leads Evolving Faith, a conference and online community for people who are reimagining their faith with hope. In her groundbreaking and nurturing new book, Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith, Sarah gives us a table for our questions, a shepherd for our curiosity, tools to cultivate what we crave, and a blessing for what wasâeven as we leave it behind. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with her husband and their four children.
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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 moment.
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What two key roles the word of God plays in our lives Why your past does not disqualify you Four daily habits to renew your mindIf you feel like you have to have it all together to be used by God or are weary from carrying the hardship of this season, this episode is a must listen.
Wherever you find yourself today, may you remember that He is capable of far more beauty with the broken pieces of your life than you can imagine.
Now is your time to shine!
Follow Allyson here! https://www.instagram.com/wordsaregolden/?hl=en
Check out her new book here: https://wordsaregolden.com
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Allyson Golden: Allyson Golden is a pediatric nurse, author, and the creator of Words Are Golden, reaching over 120k people on her social platform. In Arise and Shine, Allyson encourages readers to be âa lightâ for Christ. Beginning with a disheartening night shift in the pediatric unit of the hospital, Allyson walks readers through a challenging point in her career and the ways the weight of the world can leave us feeling hopeless. Seeking encouragement, she turned to the Word of God and began to study âthe light.â
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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.
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Ways to feel more meaning in life with this simple tool What trees can teach us about what we need to survive A new point of view to help find purpose right nowIf you find yourself envisioning the life you desire as being somewhere âout thereâ- this episode is your way forward to finding true freedom in the life you are living today.
Today is the day to discover whatâs been within you all along.
This is an episode you wonât want to miss!
Follow Joy here! https://www.instagram.com/joynessthebrave
Check out her new book here: https://joyclarkson.substack.com/p/books
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Joy Clarkson: Joy Clarkson is the author of Aggressively Happy and host of popular podcast, Speaking with Joy. She is the books editor for Plough Quarterly and a research associate in theology and literature at King's College London. Joy completed her PhD in theology at the University of St Andrews, where she researched how art can be a resource of hope and consolation. In her newest book, In You Are a Tree: And Other Metaphors to Nourish Life, Thought, And Prayer, she examines seven ancient metaphors and what we can learn from paying attention to how we use words and imagery to describe our lives.
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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.
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How generational influences impact our legacy Four practical ways to begin to understand your pain How to ensure your past does not define your futureIf you are longing to walk in greater healing and break free of the cycles of brokenness that have held you captive, this episode is your first step!
Because while we may not be able to choose our history, we can choose to build a legacy that lasts.
Follow Kristen here! https://www.instagram.com/kristen.hallinan
Check out her new book here: https://www.kristenhallinan.com/book
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Kristen Hallinan: Kristen Hallinan is a sought-after writer and speaker, passionate about helping women redeem the pain of their past and move towards a healthier and more hopeful future. On mission to equip women and support families, Kristen previously worked as Director of Development for MOPS International. She enjoys working with teen moms, crisis pregnancy centers, and serving as a pre-marital mentor with her husband Shawn in Dallas, TX. Legacy Changer is Kristenâs debut book, and you can find her other writings in publications like Relevant Magazine, The Truly Co., and The Joyful Life.
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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, itâs no wonder we are overwhelmed!
Join Mary and Jamie Ivey, author, creator, and podcaster, as they explore the impact of our inner critic, the authenticity of our struggles, and the grace we must extend to ourselves and others.
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How to escape the cycle of shame and frustration The two-letter word you need to use more often Six practical steps to discern your best yesIf you have ever felt like you should be further along in life or are frustrated you havenât arrived at your full potential, you are not alone.
This is a conversation you wonât want to miss!
Follow Jamie here! https://www.instagram.com/jamieivey/
Check out her new book here: https://www.jamieivey.com/get-it-together
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Jamie Ivey: Jamie Ivey is the creator and host of the popular podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, a central gathering place for talking about life and Jesus, which boasts 45.5 million all-time downloads and 600+ episodes. Jamie is an author who shares gospel truths with raw, redemptive stories from her life. She loves to deliver God-empowering messages to women and in her latest book, Why Canât I Get It Together?: Kick Unrealistic Expectations to the Curb and Rest in Godâs Truth, she shares how to embrace the transforming power of Godâs love versus striving for the ideal.
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Have you ever felt like your âmundane 9-5â isnât 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 have all received.
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How a low regard of our work limits our understanding of God and His Kingdom The pivotal role our work plays to all of eternity What Godâs view of work tells us about HeavenWhether you feel like your work is not enough or you are not seeing it multiplied for the kingdom, this conversation will revolutionize how you view your 9-5.
The hunch you feel that there is a deeper significance to your work is true.
You have been called for this very moment.
Follow Jordan here! https://www.instagram.com/jordanraynor/?hl=en
Check out his new book here: https://www.jordanraynor.com/books
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Jordan Raynor: Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books (The Creator in You, Redeeming Your Time, Master of One, and Called to Create), the Mere Christians podcast, and his weekly devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In his new book, The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel), Jordan explores the intrinsic and eternal significance of daily work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup which Jordan previously ran as CEO following a string of successful ventures of his own. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. A sixth-generation Floridian, Jordan lives in Tampa with his wife and their three young daughters. The Raynors are proud members of The Church at Odessa.
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Have you ever felt like youâre losing your own VOICE? Not the Laryngitis kind of losing your voice of course, but the kind where you stop sounding likeâŠYOU.
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.
Tune in for a refreshing look on how to start the year - along with 3 promises we should all be making to ourselves.
The time is here, friends. The time is now. It's a new year. It's a new season. It is time to feel the fear and move forward anyway.
It's time to find your voice.
For more, head to : https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
Resources from Episode: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382
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Have you ever found yourself stuck in the comparison trap, feeling you're not enough or falling behind based on the lives of others?
Join Mary and Jenn Schultz, author, blogger, and podcaster as they discuss our innate search for belonging and the real reason behind our isolation and comparison.
Tune in to hear,
Why we canât neglect the small things What we lose when we see other women as competition rather than community How our view of God affects our view of ourselves and othersIf you are longing to move beyond the limiting beliefs that have kept you isolated you wonât want to miss this episode!
Follow Jen here! https://www.instagram.com/jennschultzauthor/
Check out her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Shes-Not-Your-Enemy-Insecurities/dp/0830785256
For full episode notes, head to: https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow
More About Jen Schultz: Jenn Schultz is a non-spectacular and loved wife, mom, and writer of life-giving words. Through sharing her messy faith journey and plenty of scriptures her mission is to empower women to ditch shame and striving by finding identity in God and freedom in abundant grace. To help remind you that itâs okay to be imperfect because our God is perfect enough for us all. That He does His best work with our nothing and that He works with and through us for His glory and our good. In her newest book, Sheâs Not Your Enemy, Conquering Our Insecurities so We Can Build Godâs Kingdom Together, Jen invites us to move beyond habits of self-protection or shame and discover the freedom that comes by creating a culture of community.
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