This Grit and Grace Life

What does it mean to be a woman? 

In recent years, the definition and depth of womanhood have become muddied as cultural expectations around gender have shifted. But in this episode of This Grit and Grace Life podcast, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender take a closer look at what it means to be a woman, according to the Bible.

The duo discuss the nature of womanhood, the complementary roles of men and women, and the inherent qualities we should celebrate. They also explore the strengths that comes with being a woman, challenging the idea that femininity means fragility. 

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Find out what it means to me!" Aretha Franklin may have been singing about how others should treat you, but what about respecting yourself?

In this episode of This Grit and Grace Life podcast, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss the importance of building self-respect by recognizing your values and living in a way that reflects them. They also share some challenges that can damage our view of ourselves—like making mistakes or dealing with criticism from others—and how returning to those values can remind us how to show up in the world with confidence.

Tune into this episode to discover the values that matter to you and how they can shape your self-respect.

"R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Find out what it means to me!" Aretha Franklin may have been singing about how others should treat you, but what about respecting yourself?

In this episode of This Grit and Grace Life podcast, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender discuss the importance of building self-respect by recognizing your values and living in a way that reflects them. They also share some challenges that can damage our view of ourselves—like making mistakes or dealing with criticism from others—and how returning to those values can remind us how to show up in the world with confidence.

Tune into this episode to discover the values that matter to you and how they can shape your self-respect.

Whether you're new to This Grit and Grace Life podcast or a long-time listener, we're inviting you to take a look back at the last nearly 10 years of the show and all that co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender have experienced since its debut. 

Darlene and Julie have been in each other’s lives through many seasons—great ones, hard ones, and simple ones—and they will tell you they are blessed to have the relationship they have. But there's a lot you may not know about this duo. So this week, they're taking time to help you get to know them better. And, as usual, they'll probably share a few things they shouldn’t admit on a podcast. 

Tune in as the friends reflect on their past and talk about the experiences that have shaped the women they are today.

Whether you're new to This Grit and Grace Life podcast or a long-time listener, we're inviting you to take a look back at the last nearly 10 years of the show and all that co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender have experienced since its debut. 

Darlene and Julie have been in each other’s lives through many seasons—great ones, hard ones, and simple ones—and they will tell you they are blessed to have the relationship they have. But there's a lot you may not know about this duo. So this week, they're taking time to help you get to know them better. And, as usual, they'll probably share a few things they shouldn’t admit on a podcast. 

Tune in as the friends reflect on their past and talk about the experiences that have shaped the women they are today.

A glimpse into what's ahead!

We're back! (Sorry for the longer-than-planned break.) And this time, we're bringing you along in a whole new way — the cameras are officially on!

Darlene and Julie are back in the studio, tackling the conversations every woman deals with. Grab a seat, laugh with us, cry with us, and share in the life experience we've gained along the way — every week, right here.

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A glimpse into what's ahead!

We're back! (Sorry for the longer-than-planned break.) And this time, we're bringing you along in a whole new way — the cameras are officially on!

Darlene and Julie are back in the studio, tackling the conversations every woman deals with. Grab a seat, laugh with us, cry with us, and share in the life experience we've gained along the way — every week, right here.

While you're waiting for the each week's new episode, check out all things for your Grit and Grace Life.

• Read wisdom, humor and real life stories from women you can relate to at the Grit and Grace Life Website. Check it out.
• Want to get weekly newsletters click signup on the website header to keep up-to-date on all we are doing.
• The Smart Living book series here,
• Be sure to follow us on social media links below!

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Are you sharing your story?

Countless studies have shown that there’s substantial value in sharing our stories and listening to others tell theirs. Among the biggest benefits? The release of oxytocin, a hormone and neurotransmitter that fosters trust and bonding. Vulnerably discussing our joys and woes, our challenges and triumphs, our embarrassments and achievements, has the power to elicit empathy in recognizing how our stories overlap. We glean wisdom, or at the very least, the comfort of knowing we aren’t alone in facing certain experiences.

This week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender unpack why your story matters. What use are our experiences and hard-earned life lessons if they never make it outside the walls of our hearts? Consider how your own life has been impacted by your mother’s stories, perhaps, or a close friend’s. They also dive deep into the lives of two biblical women, whose actions challenged the culture of their time and whose stories stand as an example of the power of learning from others who came before us and walk alongside us now.

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12).

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Are you sharing your story?

Countless studies have shown that there’s substantial value in sharing our stories and listening to others tell theirs. Among the biggest benefits? The release of oxytocin, a hormone and neurotransmitter that fosters trust and bonding. Vulnerably discussing our joys and woes, our challenges and triumphs, our embarrassments and achievements, has the power to elicit empathy in recognizing how our stories overlap. We glean wisdom, or at the very least, the comfort of knowing we aren’t alone in facing certain experiences.

This week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender unpack why your story matters. What use are our experiences and hard-earned life lessons if they never make it outside the walls of our hearts? Consider how your own life has been impacted by your mother’s stories, perhaps, or a close friend’s. They also dive deep into the lives of two biblical women, whose actions challenged the culture of their time and whose stories stand as an example of the power of learning from others who came before us and walk alongside us now.

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12).

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If your knowledge of how Independence Day came to be is a little fuzzy, settle in for a brief history lesson!

In this podcast episode, co-hosts Darlene Brock and Julie Bender recount America’s origin story, starting with Great Britain’s imposition of taxes and military presence in the colonies. You’ll discover how the Declaration of Independence came to be and why it’s significant (see the related resources section below for more), as well as our duty as women of faith (and Americans) to not only recognize our nation’s flaws and failures but to correct them.

For the little ones or fun-loving folks in your family, Darlene and Julie share 10 fresh ways to celebrate the holiday. We’re not talking about BBQs—have you ever tried watermelon bowling or hosting a 1776 party? Sign us up!

“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free” (John 8:36).

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