Smart Living with Grit and Grace

Wish you had a playbook for life? Look no further! Each week, Darlene Brock and Julie Bender share 15 minutes of life lived, lessons learned, and wisdom gained to help you master this Grit and Grace Life. A podcast for strong women and those who want to

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The Beauty of Our Imperfect Lives with Jesus - 209

Posted March 13, 202300:35:39

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Our Duty to Celebrate Racial Diversity as Women of Faith - 207

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“Are you approaching people the way God would want you to?”

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Posted January 30, 202300:32:15

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Posted January 16, 202300:43:52

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