It's just me and you today, friend. And if you're tired, emotionally, spiritually, or physically- this episode is for you!

It's sunshine season! Maycember is in full swing. And in this solo episode of the eighth & GRACE, we're talking about what it means to live inside the tension of being completely worn out but still wildly faithful. You might be showing up with a whisper instead of a roar, but you're still showing up. And that? That's holy ground.

We're diving into what it means to create a Sacred Summer Rhythm- one that makes room for rest, laughter, and core memories that aren't curated but lived.

Less hustle, more presence. Less scrolling, more soul time. Less pressure, more peace.

I'll share honest reflections, prophetic encouragement, and practical soul care ideas, from backyard picnics and holy girl prayer walks to baking bread, journaling under the stars, and saying yes to friendship( even at the nail salon.)

Takeaways:

• What sacred rest really looks like (and why Jesus is the rest you need)
• How to build a soulful summer that honors humanity
• Gentle permission to show up tired, find rest, and be deeply loved
• Fun+ Faith - filled ideas for spiritual renewal and summer joy
• Why showing up in your own story is enough-yes, even in a swimsuit (there might be triggering lanuage spoken in love)

If you've ever whispered, God I'm trying, this one's for you.

Let's reset together.

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Ever found yourself unraveling over something small? A coffee spill, a chipped nail, or a sideways gnace from ( insert whoever is always doing it:)Only to realize it wasn't really about that?

Yeah, Same!!!

In this unfiltered episode of What About This, we're going below the surface to talk about the breakdowns that seem random, but are anything but! Because what looks like frustration might actually be buried grief, shame, doubt, or fear. What sounds like snapping might really be your soul screaming for rest.

Roots don't need permission to grow.

Just space.

And some of us have been making space for things we were never meant to caryy.

This isn't just another pep talk. It's a grace reset.

It's time to uproot what doesn't belong. Are you ready?

Let's go!

Have you ever wondered if there is more to your faith than what you have been living? More than the sermons, more than the strving- something deeper and closer? What if the missing piece isn't a "what," but a Who?

This one goes deep.

In this powerful conversation, I send down with Jenny Randle, author of The Promised Presence- to talk about the Holy Spirit not as a theological idea, but as His living presence, active and available in your everyday life.

We talk about what it means to move from spiritual disillusionment to devine intamcy. From knowing about the Spirit to living in tune with Him. Jenny's story, rooted in healing from spiritual abuse and rediscovering the nearness of God, is a prophetic reminder: the Spirit still speaks, still heals, still empowers and wants to move in you.

Inisde this episode:

• The difference between head knowledge and holy encounter
• How spiritual gifts are not about spectacle and lean into surrender
• What to do when your heart aches for miracles that haven't come

Let's unpack what it means to live a Spirit- empowered life- right in the middle of ordinary, the uncertian, and the undone.

This isn't hype. This isn't emotinalism. This is invitation Substack- to a life marked by the breath of God and the fire of His presence.

If your soul feels restless... if you're hungry for something deeper... If you've ever whispered, "there has to be more"- this episode is for you.

This conversation will stir your hunger to move beyond knowing about God- to knowing that you encounter His Spirit who speaks, heals, and transforms. Come and see what happens when you make room for the Spirit who never leaves.

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You saw the invites go out..... just not to you.

The group chat went quiet.

The connection you once leaned on now feels distant and you're wondering if it's you... or if you are growing in a direction they weren't meant to follow.

In this raw episode of What About This,? we're naming the ache of unseen seasons, where friendship fades, community shifts, and God feels quiet... but is stilll very PRESENT.

You'll hear talk on:

• Navigating loneliness when support systems change
• Being "left on read" without losing your idenity
• Why you're not too much and not forgotten
• The difference between rejection and holy redirection
• Finding Kingdom friendship without shrinking who you are
• Understanding she is not your enemy

Whether you've been hurt by women in the church or are simply longing for your people, We're going there! You are not alone. There is a table with your name on it. And God is preparing it, even in the silence.

If you would so kindly- Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with a friend who needs to be reminded:

You weren't left out. You were set apart.

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Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, Who is this for?

If you're worn out by silent expectations, unseen timelines, or the pressure to live someone else's version of "right," this conversation is a holy pause.

In this vunerable and hope - filled episode, I sit down with my friend Stephanie May Wilson- author, podcaster, and a tender voice for women longing to ive from truth. We talk about what it means to come home to yourself in a world that constantly asks you to perform, to achieve, to keep pace with expectations that God never placed on you.

Fom her bold move across the world to the quiet transformation of therapy and friendship, Stephanie''s story is a living testimony: grace makes room for change. And sometimes, the most sacred thing we can do is begin again.

What we unpack together:

• How therapy and self - awareness help uncover your truest self
• Why courage often looks like quitting what no longer fits
• The sacred strength of wise, honest female friendships
• Navigating life transitions- including motherhood, with grace- not guilt
• Letting fo of timelines and trusting God's slower, better way

If you're in the in-between naming your longing but not sure yet how to live into it- this episode is for you. It's a reminder that life is not on hold. You are not behind. And it's not too late.

As Stephanie says "A beautiful olife is something you can build and rebuild as often as you need."

So breathe deep. The pressure is not holy. Grace is calling you forward.

So, whether you're facing a major life decision or feeling pressured by invisible timelines, this is a conversation is for you and anyone who feels caught in the in-between or who's quietly wondering, Is this all there is? Let this be your reminder: you're allowed to change. You're allowed to have desire. And God's mercy is wide enough to hold your becoming.

Connect with Stephanie May Wilson https://stephaniemaywilson.com

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What do you do when you're getting ready for the day, spiritually abd literally- and you still feel like a hot mess?

In this episode of What About This,? Brandy Dawson shares a hilarious and heartfelt story from the Kerygma Summit: A Pray + Yap hat, undone roots, a bathroom counter full of Color Wow powder, and a God who meets us right in the middle of it all.

This is a lighthearted but powerful reflection on hpw the Holy Spirit doesn't wait until we're polished or perfect to show up. He moves in the raw, real, roller-in-your-hair-moments. Because your quiet yes, even in the unseen and ordinary is Kingdom ground.

Takeaways from this episode:

You don't need to be polished to be powerful

the Holy Spirit moves in bathrooms, backseats, and broken places.

Authentic obedience is more important than appearance.

Even when you feel out of place, you are seen, and spiritually marked

God meets you right where you are, with roots showing and heart wide open.

So whether you're listening mid meltdown or mid- makeup routine, this one is for you.

He is with you.

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Have you ever felt like you are not enough? Like no matter how hard you try, you'll never neasure up? If so, you're not alone.

What if the fear holding you back isn't as powerful as you think it is?

In this bold episode of the eighth & GRACE podcast, Brandy Dawson sits down for a conversation with with bestselling authour, Mary Marantz- Yale Law grad, business coach, and host of the Mary Marantz Show to tear down the lies that keep us stuck in perfectionism, procrastination, people - pleasing, overthinking, and imposter syndrome.

Drawing from her new book, Underestimated: The Surprisingly Simple Shift to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear, and Move Forward Anyway, Mary shares the battle - tested mindset shift that helped her rise from a single - wide trailer in West Virginia to the Ivy League, and why your story isn't too broken, late, or small for God to use. She knows firsthand what it means to be underestimated- by others and herself. But through her experiences, Mary discovered the profound truth: our worth isn't dtermined by our achievements or others' opinions.

This is not a conversation about hustling harder or pretending you're fine.

This is about expposing fear's boring lies, and making the brave, messy shift to move forward anyway.

Key Takeaways:

• The surprising shift that changes everything when we feel underestimated
• Why success doesn't always silence our inner critic
• How to stop playing small and step into our true potential
• The power of living from God's love and not striving to earn it

If you're tired of second -guessing your dreams, questioning your worth, or playing small in a life you were made to live fully- this episode will meet you right where you are.

Because you were never actually underestimated.

You were being prepared to rise.

ORDER MARY'S BOOK:

Out Today. Release date 4/29/2025

https://marymarantz.com/underestimated

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This week's episode of What About This? was born under the cozy down comforter in my bedroom, coffee in hand, and with my BIG pink glasses on my face, and my heart a little heavy.

I almost didn't record, but grace pulled up a seat and I hit the mic anyway....

This mini lunchtime episode is a solo deep- dive into the the in-between seasons- the ones where we're not quite broken but not feeling quite whole either, where healing feels slow, and hope feels like a whisper instead of a roar.

This one is for the woman in-between.

We talk about...

• The sacred tension of the middle
• Delayed dreams and quiet faith
• Holding it together with flowy dresses, skin scare routines, and lipgloss
• And how God is in the midst of you, even here.

There's a story in this space

There's purpose in the pause

And yes, there is still grace in the middle.

Pull up a seat. You're not too late

This episode was made for gals still holding on.