In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks with Crystal Griffith about fierce hope in the middle of medical chaos. Crystal shares parts of her story involving traumatic brain injury, infertility, chronic illness, caregiving, medical advocacy, and life as a mom to a medically complex daughter.

This conversation is honest, funny, tender, and deeply faith-filled. Crystal reminds us that hope is not about pretending everything is fine. It is about trusting God as our anchor when life is complicated, exhausting, and still unfolding.

If you are a caregiver, medical mom, chronically ill listener, or someone walking through a season that feels heavier than you know how to carry, this episode is a reminder: you are not failing, you are not unseen, and God is still with you in the chaos.

Key Topics

• Fierce hope in ongoing hardship
• Traumatic brain injury and life rerouted
• Infertility and miracle pregnancy
• Chronic illness and caregiving
• Medical advocacy and being dismissed
• Life as a medical mom
• Holding faith and frustration together
• Trusting God when healing does not come quickly
• God’s presence in complicated, unfinished stories
• Medical Mom Warriors™ and purpose born from lived experience

Key Takeaways

• A hard season is not proof that God has forgotten you.
• Caregivers are not failing just because they are tired.
• Sometimes God’s faithfulness looks like provision, endurance, people, resources, or one more step forward.
• God can use what you have lived through to strengthen someone else.
• Being present with someone in pain can be a holy act of love.

Reflection Guide:
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In this solo episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks about the disappointment, pressure, and scrambling that can rise up when something shifts unexpectedly. Through Proverbs 16:9, she reminds us that a changed plan does not mean God has left the plan.

Sometimes the interruption is also an invitation — to pause, pray, release control, and trust God with the next faithful step.

In this episode:

• Why even small changes can stir up big feelings
• How to recognize the pressure to scramble or force a solution
• The difference between an interruption and an invitation
• Why disappointment does not mean a lack of faith
• How Proverbs 16:9 reminds us to trust God with our steps

Reflection Guide:
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In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks about what it looks like when God begins to rebuild after life does not go as planned. Rebuilding does not always start with a big breakthrough. Sometimes it begins quietly — with one honest prayer, one small step, one healthy choice, or one surrendered piece placed back in God’s hands.

If you are in a rebuilding season, this episode is a reminder that slow does not mean God is absent. Sometimes slow is where God is doing the deepest work.

Takeaways

• Rebuilding usually starts in the aftermath, not after everything already looks put together.
• Slow does not mean God is absent.
• God may not rebuild everything exactly the way it was.

Scripture: Isaiah 61:4

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This tender conversation is for anyone walking through grief, feeling stuck in a season that seems unchanged, or wondering whether God is still working when life feels quiet and heavy.

Key Takeaways

• Grief often comes in waves.
• God can be near even when life feels quiet or heavy.
• Community matters more than we realize.
• Sometimes God is working long before we can recognize it.

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Not because you’ve lost your faith.
Not because you don’t care.

But because you’re tired in a way that’s hard to explain.

In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks about the kind of exhaustion that comes after a long season of pressure, stretching, and responsibility—and what it looks like to keep going when you feel worn down.

This isn’t about pushing harder or pretending you’re fine.

It’s about naming the quiet moments where giving up starts to feel reasonable…
and choosing, one day at a time, not to walk away.

 Key Takeaways:

• Why exhaustion doesn’t mean you’re failing
• How “giving up” often happens gradually, not all at once
• The difference between needing rest and wanting to quit
• What continuing actually looks like in hard seasons
• Why you shouldn’t make big decisions when you’re worn down

In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie shares what it’s like to walk through a stretching season—when you’re being asked to step into something you don’t feel ready for.

From the pressure of new responsibility to the tension of doing something unfamiliar, this episode explores how growth often feels uncomfortable in the moment.

If you’ve been questioning whether something is wrong because things feel like “too much,” this episode offers a different perspective.

Stretching doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It might mean you’re being prepared.

Takeaways

• Stretching seasons don’t feel like growth—they feel like pressure
• Feeling unready doesn’t mean you’re unqualified
• God often stretches you before He expands you
• Discomfort can be a sign of growth, not failure
• You don’t have to feel ready to keep moving forward
• You’re allowed to grow into what God is calling you to

Chapters

• 00:00 Understanding the Purpose of Stretching

In this episode of Glory & Grit, Stephanie talks about what it looks like to stay faithful in the quiet, unseen seasons—when prayers feel repetitive, progress feels invisible, and you’re simply tired of trying.

Through a personal story and honest reflection, she shares how peace doesn’t always come when circumstances change, but when we finally release control and trust God with the outcome.

If you’re in a season where you’re wondering, “What’s the point of doing this one more time?”—this episode is for you.

Takeaways

• What quiet obedience really looks like
• How surrender can bring peace—even before anything changes
• Encouragement for when you feel tired of showing up

Chapters

• 00:00 Don't Quit, God is Working Through It

Takeaways

• Faith isn't always about feeling strong
• Consistency is key to maintaining faith
• Real faith is revealed over time, not by how it feels in the moment

Chapters

• 00:00 Encouragement to Persevere

Takeaways

• Faith is not always emotional
• Consistency in faith is more powerful than fleeting emotions

Chapters

• 00:00 The Struggle of Feeling Disconnected from God
• 07:27 The Silence of God and Deepening Faith
• 12:34 Understanding the Feeling of God's Absence
• 20:07 Being Still and Leaning on What You Know
• 26:24 The Importance of Faithful Friends
• 36:24 God's Presence Despite Feelings of Distance

Takeaways

• Waiting is a common experience in the spiritual journey
• God uses waiting to build trust, shift hearts, and teach dependence on Him

Chapters

• 00:00 The Challenge of Waiting
• 04:24 Understanding God's Timing
• 10:19 The Struggles of Faith During Waiting
• 15:47 Growth and Trust in the Waiting Period

Key Topics:

• The common experience of feeling unqualified when called by God
• How imposter syndrome manifests in faith and calling
• The importance of humility and maintaining an "empty cup" for God's work
• Trusting that God qualifies the called

Reflecting on 2 Corinthians 12:9 about grace being sufficient in weakness

Summary:

This episode reminds us that feeling unqualified is often part of the process of divine calling. God uses our weaknesses, our imperfections, and our willingness. The act of stepping forward in faith opens doors to growth and ministry that we might never reach if we wait for perfection. Just be willing — the Lord will do the rest.

Takeaways

• Forgiveness is an ongoing process
• Seeking help and accepting God's guidance are crucial in the journey of forgiveness.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Unimaginable Pain

Takeaways

• Faith is not always dramatic; it can be tired and unsure, and that's still faith.
• Showing up and being present, even in the midst of uncertainty, counts as faith.

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Chapters

• 00:00 Reflection and Moving Forward

Takeaways

• Faith alongside disappointment
• God's presence and faithfulness

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Glory and Grit