Grit & Grace

03/08/2026

Dear Younger Me… 💙

This week's episode is one we've been wanting to record for a while. Christy and Bethany each wrote a letter to their 20-year-old selves and read them out loud. No polish. Just honesty.

The things we believed back then:
❌ That we had time
❌ That hustle was the same as strength
❌ That being self-sufficient meant we were winning
❌ That fear was just being responsible

And the things we know now that we wish someone had said sooner.

Because here's the truth, habits compound. Drift compounds. Compromise compounds. And the seasons that feel the hardest are usually the ones building you the most.

Whether you're 22 or 52, this one is for you. Drop a 💙 in the comments if there's something you'd tell your younger self.

🎙️ New episode is live wherever you listen:
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/SNk6S95DHBU
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i6rNzFLmtHTlNZXPzhLQa?si=jPKZVnNkQxec1ObsgPilVQ
🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-and-grace/id1845677379?i=1000753758076

Breathe deep. Trust deeper. Don't waste it.

Podcast Episode · Grit And Grace · March 7 · 35m

03/01/2026

It's March 1st. New month. Fresh start.
If January didn't go as planned, this is your reminder: You don't have to wait until next year to push start.

Today is the day.

In this episode, we break down why there is never a perfect time to start and why waiting for "ready" keeps you stuck. Whether it's fitness, faith, business, or life, growth requires movement, not perfection.

March is here. What are you finally going to start?

Stop waiting. Start now.

🎧 Listen here:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/qnBTFj0xXYI
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EnT7hKLYy0gFgW7NLAVdy
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-and-grace/id1845677379?i=1000744578649

🎯 BUILD BOLDLY | OBEY FULLY

What are you pushing start on this month?

Drop it in the comments - we're cheering you on.

Podcast Episode · Grit And Grace · January 10 · 37m

02/26/2026

"I'll start again on Monday."

Be honest, how many times has that phrase cycled through your head?

About your diet, your workouts, your quiet time, your mindset?

We're pretty sure it's been around since the beginning of time, and we know we're not the only ones. 😅

Here's the truth we keep coming back to on this podcast: daily obedience beats perfect performance every single time.

You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to wait for Monday. You just have to be willing to reset today, right now, in whatever season you're in.

Hard week? Pray. Adjust. Act. Walk with purpose and push start again.

That's the grit. The grace is that you don't have to white-knuckle it alone.

This is the kind of conversation we're having every week. Evidence-based, faith-driven, and rooted in real life. Not toxic hustle. Not quick fixes. Just daily decisions that compound into something powerful.

🎙️ Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the next episode. ⚓️

To be vessels of peace, love, and hope, pouring into women through faith, fitness, and health so they can rise stronger and live fully in God’s purpose.

02/23/2026

Follow Us Friday + Hormone Deep DiveThis week on Follow Us Friday, Christy and Bethany tackled your top perimenopause and menopause questions:✓ What women misunderstand most✓ Foundation work before medications✓ Under-recognized symptoms✓ What to do if you suspect perimenopauseWatch the full conversation 👆Want to go deeper?We recorded a FULL episode on hormone myths and truths:🎙️ Episode 6: Dispelling Hormone Myths - A Conversation with Bethany StarksWe cover:• Common hormone misconceptions• When to test (and what to test)• HRT truths vs. fears• Natural vs. bioidentical hormones• How to advocate for yourselfListen now:🎧 Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/hRsSdz8r2Yb📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1cfpyrPiwc🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-and-grace/id1845677379?i=1000731446074Your hormones matter. Your symptoms matter. And you deserve answers.

02/21/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODEEp. 18:
Loving Your Body While Wanting More – Stop the Guilt & Build the Life You Want.

So many people feel stuck between loving their body and wanting to change it.

Like you can't do both. But what if the real work is learning to honor where you are while building toward where you want to be?

In this episode, Bethany and Christy tackle:

- Why body positivity and self-discipline aren't opposites
- How to love your body through action, not just affirmations
- Where people get stuck (and how to break free)
- The role of grace AND grit in sustainable change

If you've ever felt guilty for wanting more or ashamed for not loving where you are—this conversation will help you move forward.

🎧 Listen now:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/17nkwMCTBzg
Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Jqx7223KW0b
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-and-grace/id1845677379?i=1000750775461

Drop a 💪 if you're ready to pursue growth from a place of respect instead of punishment.

Podcast Episode · Grit And Grace · February 21 · 38m

02/19/2026

🎙️ We were SO honored to sit down with the Equip podcast from Green Acres Women and this episode is now LIVE on Spotify!

We got to talk all things women's wellness, practical tips, real encouragement, and how to truly steward the body God gave you. No fluff, just the good stuff. 💪

It's a perfect listen on your morning walk or drive and we think you're going to leave feeling motivated and equipped to show up for your health in a whole new way.

👉 Go listen now on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/61ZxE6nqY5HOKQEexfjvTd?si=48uqgUiXR2KvKElJtzMvIQ

Equip · Episode

02/17/2026

Tired. Foggy. Can't lose weight no matter what you do.

Sound familiar?

For so many people, those symptoms get written off or chalked up to 'just getting older.'

In Episode 6, Bethany Starks is here to tell you that's not the whole story.

We're dispelling the myths, having the real conversation, and giving you the information you actually deserve to have.

🎧 Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/hRsSdz8r2Yb
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1cfpyrPiwc
🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-and-grace/id1845677379?i=1000731446074

Podcast Episode · Grit And Grace · 09/28/2025 · 17m

02/15/2026

Before the run, there’s always a conversation in your head.

Some days you feel ready. Some days you don’t.

But you go anyway.
This is where Grit is built.
This is where Grace meets you.

We’re showing up today.

You can too.

02/13/2026

FOLLOW US FRIDAY: GLP-1 Q&A

Remember our GLP-1 episode back in November?

We’re back at it.

This week on our Follow Us Friday series for Grace Wellness, Bethany and I sat down to answer YOUR questions about GLP-1s for weight loss.

What you wish you’d known before starting.
What you’re wondering before you begin.
The honest answers you’re not getting anywhere else.

Same approach we brought to the podcast - faith-driven, evidence-based, and meeting you where you are.

Watch the full video and let us know what questions you still have.

Ep. 11 - GLP-1s and Weight Loss: The Truth About Doing It Right
Spotify:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/varj1tAIIYbYouTube:https://youtu.be/verzkATuOXk?si=4ETkiOJP_nYrTxhuApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-and-grace/id1845677379?i=1000738999978

02/08/2026

NEW EPISODE ALERT 🎙️

Houston Marathon Recap: When Grit Met the Miles
We're pulling back the curtain on our Houston Marathon experience—the good, the hard, and the honest middle miles where grit wasn't optional.

This isn't just a race recap. It's a conversation about discipline, friendship, perseverance, and what it means to show up for hard things, even when it's messy.

Whether you're training for a race, chasing a big goal, or just need a reminder that progress is built in the unseen miles, this one's for you.

In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Christy Dunton and Bethany Starks share their complete Houston Marathon experience, the training cycle that pr...

02/08/2026

Courage is choosing to begin again, trusting that God will supply the strength for every step forward.

02/07/2026

NEW EPISODE 🎙️

Our Houston Marathon recap is live and this one's different.

We're not just talking splits and finish times. We're unpacking the real middle miles: the moments when your body talks back, when doubt creeps in, and when you have to choose grit over giving up.

From pre-race nerves to post-race lessons, Bethany and Christy are sharing what Houston taught us about discipline, friendship, and showing up for hard things, even when it's messy.

This episode is for:
✔️ Anyone training for a race
✔️ Anyone chasing a hard goal
✔️ Anyone who needs a reminder that faithfulness matters more than being fast

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/wRi1a_QGdvk
Spotify: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/8DMYHFxmz0b
Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grit-and-grace/id1845677379?i=1000748682161

Because you don't have to be perfect to keep moving forward. You just have to show up.