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Recorded live at the Marked Women’s Conference, this powerful conversation with Adrian Lindsay is an honest, vulnerable, and Spirit-filled discussion about identity, insecurity, healing, and becoming whole in Christ. 

Pastor Octavia and Adrian unpack what it looks like to battle lies about your worth, navigate insecurity in marriage, heal from painful words and past mistakes, and learn how to truly believe what God says about you.

Together, they discuss:

• Struggling with body image and self-worth
• Learning to silence the voice of the enemy
• The danger of toxic cycles and self-sabotage
• Why healing requires both prayer and practical work
• The importance of healthy accountability and truth-tellers
• How to stop being defined by your past
• Finding confidence through intimacy with God instead of success, appearance, or validation

This episode is filled with wisdom, humor, truth, and encouragement for every woman who has ever questioned her value or felt marked by pain, insecurity, shame, or comparison.

You are not too broken. You are not forgotten. And you are not a mistake.

God is still rewriting your story.

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In this episode of With Grace, Octavia sits down with licensed counselor Yakkita to have a powerful and honest conversation about cycles—both the ones we inherit and the ones we unintentionally create.

Together, they unpack:

• How to identify unhealthy cycles in your life
• Why some patterns feel comforting even when they’re harmful
• The role of your thought life, nervous system, and past experiences
• How to interrupt negative cycles and build healthy ones
• The importance of community, scripture, and reframing your thoughts

This conversation is both practical and Spirit-led, reminding us that God doesn’t just want parts of us healed—He wants us whole.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will help you take your next step with grace.

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In this episode of With Grace, Octavia sits down with author and speaker Charaia Rush for an honest conversation about what it looks like to follow God when your life takes a turn you never expected.

After walking through divorce, Charaia shares what it means to live with what she calls “ambiguous grief”—the kind of grief that comes from dreams that didn’t happen, relationships that ended, or seasons that look nothing like what we hoped for.

Together they talk about:

• Making peace with the life you didn’t choose
• How grief becomes part of our story instead of something we erase
• The danger of rushing to turn pain into a testimony
• Finding your identity when life falls apart
• Discovering the tenderness of God in disappointment
• Fighting for the presence of God in difficult seasons

One of the most powerful reminders in this conversation is that wholeness doesn’t come from pretending hard things didn’t happen — it comes from letting God meet us inside them.

If you’ve ever felt disoriented by your life, disappointed by your story, or unsure how God fits into your pain, this episode will remind you that you are not alone — and God is still near.

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Wholeness doesn’t stop at your spirit—God cares about your whole life, including your body.

In Episode 3 of With Grace, Pastor Octavia Cormier sits down with Amberly Bell (wife, mom, executive pastor, and real estate professional) to talk about physical fitness through a Kingdom lens. Amberlee shares what led her to take her health seriously, how community helped her start, and why she’s learned that motivation won’t come—you move anyway.

This conversation is equal parts practical and Spirit-led as they discuss:

• Building consistency without shame
• Listening to your body with grace (especially in changing seasons)
• Seeing workouts as stewardship—not punishment
• The “gym + kitchen” connection and sustainable rhythms
• How discipline in the physical can strengthen discipline in prayer
• Encouragement for anyone who feels embarrassed, stuck, or ready to start again

If you’ve been pouring from an empty tank and you’re ready to honor God with your body—this episode is for you.

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In this episode of With Grace, Octavia Cormier sits down with Addison Bevere author of  Words with God for an honest and hope-filled conversation about prayer, wholeness, and learning to walk with God at the pace of relationship—not performance.

Together, they unpack:

• Why wholeness (shalom) is more than “having it all together”
• How prayer becomes performative, and how shame keeps people silent
• The difference between praying to perform vs praying from presence
• Encouragement for wives navigating frustration when a husband isn’t leading in prayer
• Practical ways to cultivate a consistent prayer life in a busy world (including protecting the first moments of your morning)
• Why praying Scripture isn’t a formula—it’s partnership with God’s heart and God’s will

If you’ve ever felt like you “don’t know how to pray,” this episode is for you. God isn’t looking for polished words—He’s inviting you into honest communion, where He can integrate the fragmented places and form you into a whole person.

🎧 Listen now and share this with a friend who’s ready to rediscover prayer.

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In this episode of With Grace, host Octavia Cormier sits down with Micah McLevin for a powerful conversation about faith, purpose, and becoming a whole person through adversity and service.

Micah shares how a near-fatal accident radically reshaped his perspective on life, calling, and what it means to invest your energy into what truly matters. Together, they explore parenting with an eternal mindset, the holistic nature of the gospel, and Micah’s work with Vapor Ministries, bringing hope and transformation to impoverished communities.

This episode will challenge and encourage you to reflect on where you’re investing your life — and how small, practical steps can lead to meaningful impact in your own faith journey and in the lives of others.

🔗 Learn more about the life-changing work of Vapor Ministries: https://www.vaporministries.org

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 In this powerful and heartfelt episode of With Grace, Octavia sits down with Missionary and Pastor Daniel Kalta for a conversation titled “Getting Egypt Out of Me.”

Together, they unpack what it really means to walk in freedom — not just to come out of bondage, but to let God take bondage out of us.

They explore the tension between being set free in a moment and sanctified over a lifetime. From the Israelites in the wilderness to the internal strongholds that keep us stuck, this episode dives deep into how God lovingly “turns up the heat” to refine us — not to punish us, but to prepare us for the Promised Land.

You’ll hear raw reflections on renewal, gratitude, and spiritual maturity — and a reminder that God doesn’t just deliver us from something; He delivers us to Himself.

If you’ve ever felt free but still fought old patterns, or if you’re in a wilderness season wondering where God is — this conversation will remind you: He brought you out to bring you close.

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In this heartfelt conversation, Octavia Cormier and Grace discuss the deeply personal and often painful topic of abortion. Grace shares her own experience, detailing the circumstances that led to her decision, the emotional aftermath, and the journey towards healing and redemption. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding, support, and the grace of God in navigating such a difficult decision. 

If you are processing a past abortion or facing a decision right now, please know you are not alone. There is healing and hope through Jesus, and there are people ready to walk with you. For immediate confidential help, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you are in emotional crisis, or the Option Line at 1-800-712-4357 to connect with a local pregnancy help center. For after-abortion care, call H3Helpline at (866) 721-7881 or visit SupportAfterAbortion.com

Faith-based healing and groups 

• Silent No More Awareness Campaign — testimonials, local groups, and resources for people healing after abortion and wanting to “break the silence.”
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• Focus on the Family — Post-Abortive Recovery Resources
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• Book / Bible Study — Forgiven & Set Free (Linda Cochrane) 

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In this episode of the With Grace podcast, host Octavia Cormier engages in a heartfelt conversation with her younger cousin Evelyn Arnold, co-author of 'Curls, Courage, and Cannonballs.' They explore themes of identity, self-acceptance, and the importance of celebrating differences, particularly in the context of race and hair texture. Evelyn shares her personal experiences growing up, the challenges she faced, and how her relationship with God has helped her embrace her uniqueness. The discussion also touches on the significance of finding one's voice, the journey of co-authoring a book with her mother, and the importance of encouraging future generations to be unapologetically themselves.

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Are you truly pursuing God—or just performing for His approval?

In this honest and hope-filled episode, Octavia sits down with James Neal to talk about what it really means to seek God—not for the blessing, but because of love. Together they explore how performance sneaks into our spiritual lives, why waiting on God sometimes becomes a disguise for fear, and how to discern God’s will with confidence.

This episode is for anyone who's tired of checklist Christianity and wants to grow in deeper trust, spiritual maturity, and purpose. From parenting analogies to Bible truth, this one is packed with practical wisdom and grace.

 Topics include:

• Pursuit as a response, not a performance
• Spiritual discernment: your will or God’s?
• What to do when you feel “stuck” spiritually
• Why your first step matters more than the last dive
• The myth of the tightrope: God’s will is not that fragile
• Financial stewardship, spiritual deposits, and overdraft faith
• What legacy are you leaving your children?

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