Smart Living with Grit and Grace

Mar 04 2025 273 ep. 30 mins 65
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You've got questions we've got answers. Welcome to the Smart Living with Grit and Grace Podcast, with co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender. They will tell you they don't know everything but they've learned a lot, bringing real answers to the questions women are asking—the simple ones and the more challenging. And laugh along the way.
We’re here to offer wisdom and encouragement for every step of this grit and grace life, perfection not required.
Produced by This Grit and Grace Project®.

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If Hope Feels Beyond Your Reach – 271

Mar 04 2025 18 mins  
How is your future looking right now? If what you're envisioning feels bleak, let us offer some encouragement. Hope often flies right out the door as soon as life starts to unravel differently than we planned. Your kids drop out of college. Your spouse is distant. You haven't been promoted at work in years. When reality doesn't match the vision, what can we look forward to? In th

If His Promise of Marriage Feels Empty – 270

Feb 25 2025 21 mins  
You've dreamt of wearing a billowy white dress and floating down the aisle to your prince charming since you were 5. Fast forward several years, and the man you love is doing everything but committing to making that dream a reality. Maybe you've been dating for years and are losing hope that a proposal will ever come, or you are engaged, but his promise of marriage feels empty and

If You Don’t Know What to Do for Spring Break – 269

Feb 18 2025 16 mins  
Don't know what to do for spring break? That means it's time to decide how you really want to spend that time off: planning and prepping for a week-long getaway someplace far away, or catching your breath with a few relaxing days at home with your family? If 2025 has been a busy year for you (or if saving money is top of mind), you'll likely opt for the latter. But there's no reas

If You Want to Love Your People Well – 268

Feb 11 2025 15 mins  
When we think of Valentine's Day, our thoughts often gravitate toward images of men purchasing giant teddy bears and bouquets of roses for the woman they love. As nice as that is, it's a bit commercialized, and love deserves so much more intention—and recipients! Darlene Brock and Julie Bender want to challenge you to think outside the box this year. Who else can you show love t

If God Feels Distant – 267

Feb 04 2025 19 mins  
Has it been a while since you heard from God? Does it feel like ages since you've seen his goodness or felt the Holy Spirit stirring? Distance from God is one of the most frustrating things we can experience as women of faith. We wonder where he's gone and why he would ignore the children he loves. The uncomfortable truth? The onus may be on us—and if it's not us, it's God tryin

If You Want Your Goals to Reflect Your Priorities – 266

Jan 28 2025 19 mins  
Shoot straight with us for a minute: Did you set any goals at the start of this year? If you answered 'no,' we're right there with you. After all, weren't we all just trying to get settled back in after the holidays? Now that we are settled in, it's the perfect time to revisit any changes you may have wanted to make this year. In this episode of Smart Living with Grit and Grace,

If You Wish You Had a Mentor – 265

Jan 21 2025 18 mins  
Do you wish you had someone who could guide you through life? An experienced person who willingly shares their wisdom and insight to help you navigate every crossroads you approach? If so, we're happy to say we know just what you're looking for: a mentor. The Mr. Miyagi to your Karate Kid! In this Smart Living with Grit and Grace podcast episode, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender sh

If Your Desire for Control Is Controlling You – 264

Jan 14 2025 21 mins  
Life offers an endless rotation of surprises, so the only thing not surprising is our desire for order—often in the form of control. When we believe we can control what goes on around us, we can somewhat come to terms with the way our lives unfold. But controlling everything is impossible, and when we make that our aim, consciously or not, it can leave us on edge and erode our re

If Your Clutter Is Driving You Crazy – 263

Jan 07 2025 19 mins  
If you've been putting it off, consider this podcast episode as a sign to clean up your clutter! As we get swept up in the busyness of life, we inadvertently let things accumulate. We outgrow our clothes or forget the items we've once loved and the gifts we've been given. Over time, we stash these items away to make room for new stuff we need or want. Out of sight, out of mind, ri

If You’re Ready for a New You In 2025 – 262

Dec 31 2024 19 mins  
Forget setting goals and drafting New Year's resolutions. We're making 2025 about you—more specifically, your character. Who do you want to be this year? Every season of life (new years included) allow us the opportunity to evaluate our priorities, how much we've grown and where we want to see ourselves in another 365 days. Is it in the same place you're at now? Most likely, the