The word “menopause” is often associated with its negative symptoms– hot flashes, sleeplessness, and weight struggles. But what if we’ve missed the gifts associated with menopause? Through personal experience and research, Dr. Cheryl Bridges Johns has identified 7 benefits of this oft-maligned season in a woman’s life. Listen in today to hear the good gifts…

In an unexpected plot twist, God didn’t shut down Grit ‘n’ Grace. He simply gave the gifts of redirection and fresh focus. Cheri and Amy talk about what’s going away in the podcast, what’s staying, and what’s new. They’re over-the-moon excited about a new beginning, and you’re a big part of it! Listen in to…

(Prefer reading to listening? Download the Episode #51 transcript right here!) As Amy ‘n’ Cheri put the finishing touches on the Grit ‘n’ Grace birthday celebration, join us for some of our favorite moments from the first year of the podcast. And be sure to come on back next week for our big birthday bash!  …

Suffering is painful, and we’d all like to avoid it. But suffering has a redemptive quality that is often more powerful than we imagine. Cheri and Amy discuss their own times of suffering and the lessons they’ve learned from it. They’ve found that the redemption’s not only personal, it’s a gift to pass on to…

Even if “control freak” has felt like part of your DNA, you can lose that label today. In fact, you can lose it in a minute. Listen to this episode where Amy and Cheri lose who they’re not — control freaks — and unpack the joy of moving into the new identity of “surrendered.” It’s…

As women we’re often reluctant to name our gifts and stand in the strength we have. But what if you shifted our thoughts to a place of confidence in who you are in Christ? Then you can say, “God gave me this gift to serve” or “God’s strength allowed me to accomplish something great!” Cheri…