What if Joy wasn't just a feeling to chase- but a place to dwell?

What if delight isn't something we find when life finally gets easier, but something we discover when we anchor ourselves in the ONE Who sustains us through the mess?

Is joy still possible when life feels anything but delightful? Can you really believe God delights in you.... even on the days you don't feel delightful and aren't sure if you're even ready to?

In this soul - steadying, grace - drenched episode, Brandy Dawson sits down with Elle Cardel - Bible teacher, mama, and author of She Delights, to talk about the kind of joy that doesn't evaporate when life gets hard. The kind that shows up in grief, lingers in overwhelm, and suprises you on an ordinary Tuesday.

Together they explore:

• What it really means to be delighted in by God, even in the messy middle
• How to cultivate joy that holds steady when life doesn't
• Why delight is more than a fleeting emotion - it's a spiritual practice
• How Scripture roots us deeper than striving ever could

Elle shares her journey through motherhood, ministry, and her daughter's diagnosis offering a tender invitation to trade hustle for holy rest - and to believe that God's delight in you is not conditional..... it's constant .

If your soul could use a breath of fresh grace, this conversation is for you.

Grab Elle's book: She Delights

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Ever wondered how to keep trusting God when life breaks your heart? In this honest, tender, and hope - filled episode of eighth & GRACE, Brandy sits down with Lauren Johnson- nurse, entrepreneur, and the heart behind Choose Joy Give Grace- to share her story of motherhood, loss, and building a life and business rooted in faith, even in the middle of grief.

We talk about what it looks like to carry both sorrow and joy while letting God use it all.

Lauren is the founder of Choose Joy Nursing, Choose Joy Concierge- companies that have supported thousands of women through overnight newborn care, in -home baby classes, sleep coaching, luxury post- surgical recovery, and beautiful journals that speak life in the hardest seasons.

She opens up about her loss of her beautiful daughter Lily Ann, navigating the ache of grieving while holding space for joy that doesn't wait for life to be perfecr.

If you're standing at the edge of something new or trying to find God in the middle of your pain- this episode will remind you that you are not alone.

Listen as we talk about:

• Leaving safe to walk in calling
• Balancing motherhood, faith, and entrepreneurship
• Building a business that meets real need with compassion
• staying grounded when life feels overwhelming
• Encouragement for dreamers in every season

Grab your coffee or lace up your shoes- this is a conversation you'll want to carry with you.

Connect with Lauren: Instagram @choosejoygivegrace

Connect with Brandy for speaking inquiries and podcast collaboration: myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

website + blog: https://www.brandyadawson.com

Instagram: https://instagram.com/brandyadawson

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Have you ever felt like you need to be fluent in culture to fit in? What if you don't feel trendy, aesthetic, or "main character" enough to belong? In this refreshing episode of What About This? Brandy gets honest about faith, culture, and the pressure to perform.

Listen as we explore:

• Why you don't have to be culturally fluent to be spiritually relevant
• How to embrace authenticity over algorithms
• The freedom of living uncurated and rooted in Christ
• Simple summer rhythms to stay grounded in what matters most

Whether you're a Christian woman navigating social media, a mom feeling out of place, or someone craving deeper purpose beyond the trends, this conversation will remind you: you don't have to be relavant to be who you have been called to be.

Tune in for encouragement, laughter, and practical wisdom to help you live a faithful unfiltered life.

Listen now to rediscover the joy of ordinary faithfulness in an extraoridinary God.

Connect with Brandy:

www.brandyadawson.com

myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

instagram.com/brandyadawson.