We’re celebrating over four years of releasing weekly podcast episodes! Join us by tuning in to episodes 225-228 in our Podcast Recap Mini Series. We remind you of all the helpful mini series we’ve done over the years.
Maybe you’re new and jumped in with latest Witty & Gritty episode, or maybe you’re one of the originals, and you want to listen to a mini series that now applies in your current life phase. Either way, we’re glad you’re here! We’ve prayed over every mini series, interview, episode, and listener who hears about the love of Jesus Christ.
Episode 225
Episode 225 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast highlights the 6 book study mini series covering episodes 1-62. Each mini series features a book that we read and analyze with a Biblical lens. Tune into the episode below to see which books are featured along with our interviews that complement each study. Enjoy this Podcast Recap Mini Series designed just for you!
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15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
In episodes 1-8, we break down John Maxwell’s 15 laws of growth into manageable chunks. We use a Biblical worldview on taking the principles and how we, as Christians, should apply them in our lives. We interview our moms along with a former women’s minister.
In this inspiring guide to successful leadership, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares his tried and true principles for maximum personal growth. He has been passionate about personal development for over fifty years, and for the first time, he teaches everything he has gleaned about what it takes to reach our potential.
The Road Back to You
In episodes 11-17, we break down all the Enneagram types, how to find your number, and what to do with the information you gain. In this Enneagram 101 mini series, we help you understand each number and their strengths and weaknesses. We interview an LPC-S along with several who’ve experienced learning through this book.
In The Road Back to You Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile forge a unique approach―a practical, comprehensive way of accessing Enneagram wisdom and exploring its connections with Christian spirituality for a deeper knowledge of ourselves, compassion for others, and love for God.
Grit
Grit is easy to see in action, but how do we aquire it? Better yet, how can we teach it? In episodes 19-25 we explain how to gain grit, use it for God’s glory, and how to bring others into this mentality of perseverance. We interview an attorney (mom of 4), a former principal (parenting), and a preacher (spiritual grit).
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People).
Daring Greatly
In episodes 28-38, we dive in on what it means to have healthy boundaries, healthy vulnerability, and how those two combine can help lead others to Christ. We interview co-host, Faren (infertility), and a preacher (vulnerability in Christian community).
Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.”
Everything is Figureoutable
In episodes 40-51, we discuss how all things are possible through Jesus Christ. He has a plan and purpose for each of us, and if we can tune into the Holy Spirit, we will be able to overcome any hurdle fro God’s glory. We interview a high school basketball coach (mom/work/life balance), a former stage manager for Toby Mac (how to do it all on the fly), and a pastor (how Christ strengthens us).
While most self-help books offer quick fixes, Everything is Figureoutable will retrain your brain to think more creatively and positively in the face of setbacks. In the words of Cheryl Strayed, it’s “a must-read for anyone who wants to face their fears, fulfill their dreams, and find a better way forward.”
Switch On Your Brain
In episodes 55-62 we discuss how science and scripture are friends. God created all the science, and through His word we can see how they tie together in a beautiful way. Hear us as we nerd out about neuroscience. We interview a behavioral specialist, coaches (how body and mind work together), and a preacher (specialty in apologetics).
Supported by current scientific and medical research, Dr. Caroline Leaf gives readers a prescription for better health and wholeness through correct thinking patterns, declaring that we are not victims of our biology. She shares with readers the “switch” in our brains that enables us to live happier, healthier, more enjoyable lives where we achieve our goals, maintain our weight, and even become more intelligent. She shows us how to choose life, get our minds under control, and reap the benefits of a detoxed thought life.
Links from the Episode 225
- Podcast Library
- 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Mini Series
- The Road Back to You Mini Series
- Grit Mini Series
- Daring Greatly Mini Series
- Everything is Figureoutable Mini Series
- Switch On Your Brain Mini Series
- Witty & Gritty Instagram
- Witty & Gritty Pinterest
Episode 226
Episode 226 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast highlights the 6 book study mini series covering episodes 65-127. Each mini series features a book that we read and analyze with a Biblical lens. Tune into the episode below to see which books are featured along with our interviews that complement each study. Enjoy this Podcast Recap Mini Series designed just for you!
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The Path Between Us
You may have figured outyour Enneagram number, but do you know how to play nicely with the others? In our Enneagram 201 mini series, we feature Suzanne Stabile’s second Enneagram book. Hear how you can better your relationships and be a better communicator through this personality typing system. Episodes 65-76 CLICK HERE for the mini series.
This book from Suzanne Stabile on the nine Enneagram types and how they behave and experience relationships will guide readers into deeper insights about themselves, their types, and others’ personalities so that they can have healthier, more life-giving relationships. No one is better equipped than Suzanne Stabile, coauthor, with Ian Morgan Cron, of The Road Back to You, to share the Enneagram’s wisdom on how relationships work―or don’t.
Book Promo Mini Series
In this mini series, we feature four different authors with books that help you grow your faith (CLICK HERE to find the mini series). Here on this post we are featuring two of these authors. We interviewed Betsy Adams, and her 20 day devotional helps young, new Christians know their next steps in growing their faith. You can CLICK HERE for Betsy’s episode about Saved! Now What?.
What’s next?! Receiving salvation is an exciting time for children, opening the door for many important questions. What do I do now? How am I different? How do I learn more? These devotionals are designed to give simple answers to the questions young Christians ask.
If reading your Bible is a struggle for you, you’re not alone! TLC saw a need and filled it when she created The Bible Recap. Tara-Leigh Cobble joined us on the show to talk all things about her resource, and you can listen to Tara-Leigh Cobble’s episode (81) by CLICKING HERE.
Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Or maybe you have tried to read through the Bible in a year, but quit when it felt confusing or impersonal. The Bible Recap is here to help. Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of the popular podcast The Bible Recap, walks readers through a one-year chronological Bible reading plan and explains each day’s passage in an easy-to-understand way.
Get Out of Your Head
In episodes 84-91 we dive into capturing toxic thoughts and conforming them to the truth of the Bible. If you’ve struggled with negative, destructive thoughts that aren’t aligned with what God says, this is the mini series for you! CLICK HERE to get to the Get Out of Your Head mini series. We interview a brand specialist, self defense black belt, and a pastor.
In Get Out of Your Head, Jennie inspires and equips us to transform our emotions, our outlook, and even our circumstances by taking control of our thoughts. Our enemy is determined to get in our heads to make us feel helpless, overwhelmed, and incapable of making a difference for the kingdom of God. But when we submit our minds to Christ, the promises and goodness of God flood our lives in remarkable ways.
Dream Big
Have you ever felt the nudge to be bold and step out in faith? Need help finding the desires that God has put in your heart and knowing what to do with it? This book gives words of wisdom on ho to navigate your next steps if God is calling you to do something for His glory. We interview a teacher-turned-millionaire, 3 friends who step out in faith to start a business, and more! CLICK HERE for the Dream Big mini series (episodes 92-100).
In his revelatory yet utterly practical new book, Bob takes you on a life-proven journey to rediscover your dreams and turn them into reality. Based on his enormously popular Dream Big workshop, Bob draws on a lifetime of living and dreaming large to help you reach your larger-than-life dreams.
Atomic Habits
Have you ever felt like Paul and wondered why you do the things you don’t want to do? How about knowing the things you should do and still not doing it? In this mini series, we go step by step on how to start good habits while eliminating the bad ones. We have interviews about screen time for kids, spiritual habit building, and how to create a journaling habit with 21 Kicks Journals. CLICK HERE to get to the Atomic Habits mini series, (episodes 103-111).
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do
There are seasons when life calls for mental toughness. Those are typically moments in time where it’s hard to add in more to the schedule. This is the beauty of this mini series because it helps eliminate the things we should not be doing. We have vulnerable, powerful interviews that tell the stories of a woman coping through the loss of her son and husband, a couple who pray through their son’s addiction habits, and a pastor on how to be spiritually strong. CLICK HERE for the 13 Things mini series, (episodes 112-127).
Morin expands upon the thirteen things from her viral post and shares her tried-and-true practices for increasing mental strength. Morin writes with searing honesty, incorporating anecdotes from her work as a college psychology instructor and psychotherapist as well as personal stories about how she bolstered her own mental strength when tragedy threatened to consume her.
Links from Episode 226
- Podcast Recap Mini Series
- Witty & Gritty Instagram
- Witty & Gritty Pinterest
- The Path Between Us
- The Bible Recap
- Saved! Now What?
- Get Out of Your Head
- Dream Big
- Atomic Habits
- 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do
- 21 Kicks Journals
Episode 227
Episode 227 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast highlights the 5 book study mini series covering episodes 128-187. Each mini series features a book that we read and analyze with a Biblical lens. Tune into the episode below to see which books are featured along with our interviews that complement each study. Enjoy this Podcast Recap Mini Series designed just for you!
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Gift Guides + Advent Episodes
We have several gift guides that are fun, enjoyable, and perfect if you’re not sure what to get for someone you need a gift for. Or, maybe someone wants to gift you something, but you’re not sure what to tell them. This helps eliminate the overwhelm of what to tell people if they want to treat you to a present. Hooray!
Oh man, these Christmas Character Gift Guide episodes were SO FUN to make! We take y’all’s favorite holiday characters and list some great items that would fit those personality types. Everyone has that grumpy Scrooge they know, while also having the sweet Cindy Lou Who in their life. Enjoy Christmas Character Gift Guide Part 1 and Christmas Character Gift Guide Part 2 and get some great gift giving ideas. We have also included an interview all about Advent!
We love our teachers! It’s not always easy trying to figure out what to get teachers, and trust us…they don’t need another mug. Check out our Teacher Gift Guide for some great ways to thank the educators in your life (or your kids’ lives).
Have you tuned into our Enneagram Mini Series yet? If so, you’re going to love our Enneagram Gift guides. If you haven’t heard of the Enneagram, CLICK HERE to get started. Our Enneagram Christmas Gift Guide focuses on great gifts for fall/winter, while our Enneagram Summer Gift Guide explores the perfect presents for summertime!
Gangster Prayer
Struggling with your prayer life, or want to improve your prayer life, this mini series if for you! Learn about why prayer is important and the impact it can have by listening to episodes 131-140. The three interviews for this mini series. Joey speaks on worship, Betsy speaks on her prayer notecard strategy, and Autumn speaks on the heart behind her book.
Gangster Prayer won’t teach you how to pray. Instead, it will help reveal the heart behind a believing prayer and put the focus back on who we are praying to instead of on what we are praying for. With a changed perspective and objective, we can finally see the results from prayer we’ve been longing for–not just answers but a changed life.
The 5 Love Languages
Want to be a better communicator and love your people well? Episodes 141-150 dive into the power of Love Languages and how it can transform your relationships for the better. We interview our spouse, which was interesting. Janet Watson joins us to talk about God and the 5 Love Languages.
In the #1 New York Times international bestseller The 5 Love Languages®, you’ll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner—starting today.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Want to get better at people-ing? Are you ready to get to know people better, help have a positive impact, and guide others? Episodes 151-171 is for you! This updated version of the famous book along with our Biblical worldview reminds you that no matter what, we are always influcing someone. The ones around you will be affected by how you walk through life. We interview a soccer coach on his lifetime impact. Lauren Burks comes on as she tells us how she uses her business as a platform for Jesus. Then, we end the mini series with Shelby Houston who is making a massive impact after the death of her father (fallen on duty).
Dale Carnegie’s time-tested advice has carried millions upon millions of readers for more than seventy-five years up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives. Now the first and best book of its kind has been rebooted to tame the complexities of modern times and will teach you how to communicate with diplomacy and tact, capitalize on a solid network, make people like you, project your message widely and clearly, be a more effective leader, increase your ability to get things done, and optimize the power of digital tools.
I Am Rahab
God can redeem anything for anyone! This book walks through Rahab from the Bible, and we hit big topics like, past sin and shame, reputation, and how God loves us no matter what. Episodes 172-187 feature interviews from a counselor who leads Journey Groups at her church, Brooke (me!) about Type 1 Diabetes and the diagnosis of her son, and we bring Autumn Miles on to talk about the heartbeat behind her book.
I Am Rahab provides a better understanding of God, with a focus on the breadth of his reach to use and redeem all things for the good of his purposes, and for their benefit as his beloved children. You will find comfort in relating to Rahab and to Autumn’s own raw story of surviving domestic abuse and will be encouraged to know you are not alone in a life disrupted by bad choices, nor are you meant to stay there.
Links from Episode 227
- Podcast Recap Mini Series
- Witty & Gritty Instagram
- Witty & Gritty Pinterest
- Gangster Prayer
- The 5 Love Languages
- How to Win Friends and Influence People
- I Am Rahab
Episode 228
Episode 228 of the Witty & Gritty Podcast highlights the 7 Bible study mini series covering episodes 189-224. Each mini series features a book(s) from the Bible where we walk through our favorite verses. Tune into the episode below to see which books are featured along with our interviews that complement each study. Enjoy this Podcast Recap Mini Series designed just for you!
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Galatians Mini Series
Episodes 189-193 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Galatians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the churches of Galatia, and its significance for us today. We touch on topics like people pleasing, faith versus works, doing the right thing, and the fruit of the spirit.
Featured Resource: ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals pair the entirety of individual books of the New Testament with a lightly dotted blank page opposite each page of Bible text, providing space to creatively engage with and reflect on the Word of God. Hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi are interspersed throughout the blank pages, inviting readers to add their own artwork or reflections to each page. These thin, portable notebooks have unique gold-foil stamped covers and are great for art journaling, personal Bible reading and prayer, small-group Bible study, or taking notes through a sermon series.
Ephesians Mini Series
Episodes 194-198 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the believers of Ephesus, and its significance for us today. We touch on topics like God given strength, making the most of opportunities, and the armor of God.
Featured Resource: ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals pair the entirety of individual books of the New Testament with a lightly dotted blank page opposite each page of Bible text, providing space to creatively engage with and reflect on the Word of God. Hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi are interspersed throughout the blank pages, inviting readers to add their own artwork or reflections to each page. These thin, portable notebooks have unique gold-foil stamped covers and are great for art journaling, personal Bible reading and prayer, small-group Bible study, or taking notes through a sermon series.
Philippians Mini Series
Episodes 199-203 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the believers of Philippi, and its significance for us today. We touch on topics like capturing thoughts, the impact of positive attitude, and how to press on.
Featured Resource: ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals pair the entirety of individual books of the New Testament with a lightly dotted blank page opposite each page of Bible text, providing space to creatively engage with and reflect on the Word of God. Hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi are interspersed throughout the blank pages, inviting readers to add their own artwork or reflections to each page. These thin, portable notebooks have unique gold-foil stamped covers and are great for art journaling, personal Bible reading and prayer, small-group Bible study, or taking notes through a sermon series.
Colossians Mini Series
Episodes 204-208 will walk you through our five favorite verses pulled from the Paul’s letter to the Colossians. Learn about the meaning of Paul’s message to the believers of Colossae, and its significance for us today.
Featured Resource: ESV Illuminated Scripture Journals pair the entirety of individual books of the New Testament with a lightly dotted blank page opposite each page of Bible text, providing space to creatively engage with and reflect on the Word of God. Hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi are interspersed throughout the blank pages, inviting readers to add their own artwork or reflections to each page. These thin, portable notebooks have unique gold-foil stamped covers and are great for art journaling, personal Bible reading and prayer, small-group Bible study, or taking notes through a sermon series.
Kid Classics Mini Series
Episodes 209-218 walk you through our top ten Old Testament stories that you may have read as a kid, or that you’re reading with your kids now. We take a classic story, pull scripture, and circle it back to what it means for our lives today.
Featured Resource: While other kids’ Bibles contain stories from the Old and New Testaments, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible, pointing to Jesus as our Savior. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will clearly see that Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of salvation—and at the center of their story too.
Guided Prayer Mini Series
Episodes 221-224 walk you through guided prayer based off of scripture in the Bible. We focus on Paul’s letters to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians. Each guided prayer mini series episode highlights some of our favorite verses throughout these books of the Bible.
Featured Resource: Life is like a roller coaster, and we need spiritual stamina or “staying power” in order to stay true to our faith and calling through all the ups and downs. Prayer is essential for developing spiritual stamina, and this prayer guide is intended to help you strengthen your prayer life and faith through a thirty-day prayer challenge. Within these pages you will find prayer exercises offering instruction in a variety of prayer methods and approaches, including praying in silence, praying out loud, journaling your prayers, and drawing/coloring as you pray.
Links from the Show
- Galatians Mini Series
- Ephesians Mini Series
- Philippians Mini Series
- Colossians Mini Series
- Kid Classics Mini Series
- Guided Prayer Mini Series
- Make it Stick Book
We hope you enjoy our Podcast Recap Mini Series! It’s fun to look back at over the years to see how these mini series impacted our listeners. Maybe you’ve now entered a new season in life. You may find you’re ready to hear a specific series covering a topic that has now become relevant. Please share this mini series with those you know will benefit from it.
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