Smart Living with Grit and Grace

Wish you had a playbook for life? Look no further! Each week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender share 15 minutes of life lived, lessons learned, and wisdom gained to help you master this Grit and Grace Life. A podcast for strong women and those who want to

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Why You Shouldn’t Doubt Your Impact as a Mother – 280

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Doubt your impact as a mother (or a mother figure)? Don’t—and we’ll tell you why.

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Overcome the Sting of Rejection with Dr. Gary Lawrence - 279

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If you’ve ever been turned down by a crush, passed up for a promotion, or dismissed by a parent, you’ve felt the sting of rejection. And if left...

Discover How Grit, Grace, and Smart Living Can Change Your Life – 278

Posted April 22, 202500:20:16

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Need a Relationship Expert? Look to Jesus – 277

Posted April 15, 202500:17:40

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Why Change Might Be Just What You Need – 276

Posted April 8, 202500:16:26

One of the few certainties in life is also one of the things we fear most: change.

Change—whether expected or not—can instill fear in us...