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The Mary Marantz ShowIt’s Underestimated Launch Day! How to Quit Playing Small, Name the Fear… and Move Forward ANYWAY with special guest host Elizabeth EvansWhat if the thing holding you back the most isn’t the fear of failure, but the fear of actually being seen and succeeding? In this special launch day episode, Mary Marantz is the guest on her own show as she is interviewed by her producer, Elizabeth Evans, on the release of her third book, "Underestimated." The duo explore how embracing your pivots, facing your fears, and redefining your identity can propel you past self-sabotage and closer to your biggest dreams. Tune in to be inspired to move forward from the current season you’re in, owning your...2025-04-291h 09The Mary Marantz ShowWhat If It’s Already Too Late: How Time Anxiety Keeps Us Playing Small with Chris GuillebeauHave you ever felt like time is slipping through your fingers, leaving you anxious and overwhelmed? In this episode of the Mary Marantz Show, New York Times best-selling author Chris Guillebeau joins Mary to discuss his latest book, Time Anxiety, and how it addresses the ubiquitous feeling of time scarcity in our lives. By diving into Chris's insights about balancing existential fears with daily routines, you will discover practical solutions to transform time anxiety into a more productive and fulfilling life. They are chatting: The universal nature of time anxiety and how it affects p...2025-04-1543 minThe Mary Marantz ShowWhat if it Doesn’t Work Out? Navigating Fear and Failure with Heather Thompson DayHave you ever considered that the very act of chasing your passion might equally be the pathway to your greatest fulfillment AND profound suffering? In this episode of the Mary Marantz Show, guest Heather Thompson Day, author of "What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure," joins Mary to explore the fine line between faith and delusion. By embracing the tension between hope and setback, you’ll learn to discover how to live more authentically, finding peace and purpose in every step of their journey, regardless of external circumstances. Prepare for a transformative exploration of h...2025-04-081h 04The Mary Marantz ShowI Thought It Would Be Better Than This: How the Fear of Disappointment Keeps Us From Moving Forward with Jessica TurnerWhat would it take for you to rise from disappointment and rebuild a life you love? In this episode of the Mary Marantz Show, author and content creator, Jessica Turner shares her journey of starting over after a public divorce and finding beauty in unexpected places. As you listen, you'll find inspiration to view setbacks not as endings but as opportunities for transformation and renewed empowerment. Enticing topics from this episode include: The concept of regaining control and the power of agency in your life. How the vulnerability of sharing personal stories sparks empathy...2025-04-0159 minThe Mary Marantz ShowTry Softer: How to Down Shift Out of Survival Mode by Integrating Your Story with Aundi KolberWhat if the drive to constantly achieve and perform is actually a method of survival from past traumas? In this episode, Mary Marantz is joined by Aundi Kolber, a therapist and author specializing in trauma and resilience, to discuss her approach encapsulated in her books "Try Softer" and her newest release, “Take What You Need.” After listening, you'll discover how to shift from a life of anxiety and stress to one of connection and joy through compassionate self-attention and healing. Your perspectives on survival mode, self-compassion, and internalized secure attachment will profoundly change, helping you to name your...2025-02-111h 07The Mary Marantz ShowThe Small and The Mighty: How to Make a BIG Difference Right Where You Are with Sharon McMahonIf you love stories of historical women making great impact, reminders that your small action greatly matters, and…well, libraries, then you are in the RIGHT place today. Sharon McMahon is today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show and she is here to remind you that audacity is the counterpoint to imposter syndrome - and why lasting change is not just a result of systemic action, but individual action, too. After years as a government, history, and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for educating to Instagram. Now known as "America’s Government Teacher," her au...2024-09-171h 19The Mary Marantz ShowDitching Your Comfort Zone: The 5 Things Effective Leaders Do with Jessica Honegger & Liz BohannonDo you ever feel like building and scaling a business is easier for everyone else? For Liz and Jessica, courage cornered them early. After experiencing the impacts of the exploitation of work in communities they loved and the confines of global poverty particularly on women and girls, there was no other decision to make but to take action. And now, over a decade later, they have quite a story to tell. From tire scrap sandals to the world’s largest fair-trade fashion social selling brand, today’s episode is one you don’t w...2023-05-0257 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow to Do Less, BETTER: A Marketing Masterclass with Jen OlmsteadAre you tired of trying to keep up with the never-ending cycle of content creation? Do you wish you had the freedom to focus on creating more of what you love and building an authentic business? If you are longing for a way to optimize your marketing without sacrificing your sanity, today's conversation featuring Jen Olmstead on the Mary Marantz Show is exactly what you need to hear. Today’s episode is a 5 Part Mini MasterClass of Effective Marketing: Do Less Better: The One Thing Jen Started Doing That Changed Her Average Like Cou...2023-04-251h 07The Mary Marantz ShowRadical Honesty for Transformative Healing with Manda CarpenterWhat happens in your heart when you mess up? When you make a mistake? Do you find yourself self deprecating? Shaming? Denying? If you’re ready to lay this down and begin believing in yourself again - tune in to this episode. This week on the Mary Marantz show, Mary sits down with author, speaker, and podcaster Manda Carpenter ( @mandacarpenter ). In Manda’s new book “Soul Care to Save Your Life,” Manda models radical honesty and urges leaders to do the same on behalf of their souls. She encourages readers that there is healing on the other...2022-11-221h 07The Mary Marantz ShowLift Your Eyes to the One Who is for You with Alexandra HooverWhat do you actually believe about God? About His character? His remembrance? His Being? A.W. Tozer famously said that what comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about you. This episode of the Mary Marantz show dives straight to the heart of this ever present statement: How what we believe about God informs everything else about us. Mary is sitting down with author and speaker, Alexandra Hoover, as the two dive into this topic through the lens of Alexandra’s newest book, “Look Up.” Alexan...2022-11-0146 minThe Mary Marantz ShowStanding Confident in the Finished Work of the Cross with Amanda PittmanWhat does confidence mean to you? Insecurity? Sureness? How about love? In this episode of the Mary Marantz show, Mary chats with author, ministry leader, and speaker, Amanda Pittman, about ALL of these topics and more. The two discuss Amanda’s book “Stand in Confidence: From Sinking in Insecurity To Rising in Your God-Given Identity,” as well as what your internal self-talk might be keeping you from. They chat about: Finding confidence in the Truths of already being forgiven The disconnect between your head and my heart when it comes to the Truth of Scriptu...2022-09-2754 minThe Mary Marantz ShowTo Hunger for and Know The Way of Jesus with Kathie Lee GiffordDo you find yourself feeling weary? Feeling unseen? Trying to find sustenance on yesterday’s manna? If you do, then today’s episode is for you. What so often leads us astray is the comparison, weariness, and isolation of forgetting that there is a God who sees us. A God who provides for us. Today, Mary is joined by Kathie Lee Gifford - a true ‘Jane of All Trades.’ Kathie Lee is a longtime television presenter, singer, songwriter, and playwright. Best known for her 15 year run on “Regis and Kathie Lee.” Her project is a musical film e...2022-09-2034 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Power of Place: The Countercultural Case for Planting Deep RootsDo you often feel lonely, unfulfilled, or disconnected? Perhaps you’ve wondered how in an age with unprecedented access to mobility, something can still be missing from your life. If you have ever felt the ache of fulfillment, friendship, or fruitfulness then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by acclaimed teaching pastor and author, Daniel Grothe, as the two dive into Daniel’s latest book, “The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age.” Known for his deep wisdom and beautiful exploration of scripture, Daniel calls readers to reject the myth of Christian...2022-06-0755 minThe Mary Marantz ShowAwake: How to Pay Attention to What Matters Most with Anjuli PaschallDo you feel an underlying anxiety that you're missing out on the ‘good life’? Do you zone out, swipe up, slim down, work hard, and spin in circles trying to achieve it? If you could use a new sense of hope, then today’s message is for you! Today, Mary is joined by author, retired photographer, and spiritual director - Anjuli Paschall- as the two dive into Anjuli’s new book, “Awake: Paying Attention to What Matters Most in a World That's Pulling You Apart.” Casting a compelling vision for you to live a soul-awake life, “Awake” is an invitation...2022-05-3146 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Redemption Stories: Beautiful People Don't Just Happen with Scott SaulsDo you carry around regret, hurt, or fear? Perhaps you feel so weighed down by these burdens that you sometimes feel trapped. If you can relate, rest assured that today’s episode will show you how these very same burdens can help unlock God’s healing work in your life. Today, Mary is joined by pastor and six-time author, Scott Sauls, as the two dive deep into Scott’s latest book, “Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen: How God Redeems Regret, Hurt, and Fear in the Making of Better Humans.” Drawing on experience from his own seasons of regret, hu...2022-05-2456 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Curiosity Over Conflict: How to Find Connection Despite Differences with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth SilversFrom friendships to Facebook to far-off countries, what do we do when our lives seem mired in conflict? How do we find connection when our differences are constantly on display? If you are tired of the anxiety, frustration, and fear that pervade your connections with other people, both online and in real life then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by co-hosts of the wildly popular “Pantsuit Politics” podcast - Sarah Steward Holland and Beth Silvers. Also, authors of the brand new book, “Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basi...2022-05-1057 minThe Mary Marantz ShowIt's Launch Day! Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots is HERE!You know her. Maybe you are her. The woman who is always performing. Is this you? If approval-seeking, overachieving, and perfectionism has turned into burnout, emptiness, and exhaustion, then today’s special “Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots” BOOK LAUNCH episode is for you! Today, the tables have turned as Mary is the GUEST on her own show! That’s right, Mary’s dear friend, author, and fellow ‘slow growth avenger’, Jennifer Dukes Lee takes the role of host today to talk to Mary about her highly anticipated new book that hits shelves TODAY - “Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots: Fin...2022-05-031h 01The Mary Marantz ShowOn Ambition: How Striving to be Important Keeps Us From a Life of Purpose with Lee StrobelWhat happens after death? Arguably, this is a question that everyone has contemplated no matter their belief or religion. If you have ever wondered about the evidence for life after death then today’s episode is for you. Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author and investigative journalist, Lee Strobel, as the two dive into Lee’s book turned documentary, “The Case for Heaven.” Inspired by his own brush with death, Lee searched for answers to the most profound questions we all have about heaven, hell, and near-death experiences. Today, Mary and Lee invite you to carefu...2022-04-2629 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Overwhelm: How to Unclutter Your Soul and Find Peace with Trina McNeillyDo you wish that your life would change for the better–to become the healthiest version of yourself in spirit, soul, and body? Perhaps even though that is what you long for, the thought of getting to that version of yourself is just too overwhelming. And so, you struggle. If you can relate, then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by author and founder of La La Lovey - Trina McNeilly - as the two dive into Trina’s new book, “ Unclutter Your Soul: Overcome What Overwhelms You.” Loaded with discussion questions...2022-04-1953 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Redeeming Love: How to Stop Running from Your Story with Francine RiversHave you ever felt rejected or betrayed? Perhaps you long to feel worthy and loved, but are seeking these affirmations in all the wrong places. If you can relate, then today’s episode is a must-listen! Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author, Francine Rivers, as the two dive deep into Francine’s top-selling title turned major motion picture, “Redeeming Love.” Using her writing to draw closer to the Lord, Francine desires that through her work she might worship and praise Jesus for all He has done and is doing in her life. Now recognized to be one of t...2022-04-1239 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Starting Over: I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet with Shauna NiequistWhat happens when everything you've been clinging to falls apart? How do you determine what to keep, what to let go, and what should transform you along the way? If you’ve ever wrestled with these questions, then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author - Shauna Niequist - as the two dive into Shauna’s new book, “Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet: Discover New Ways of Living When The Old Ways Stop Working.” In “Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet”, Shauna contemplates what remains after a season of upheaval and in...2022-04-0554 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Arriving: What to Do When the Finish Line Seems Beyond Reach with Ruth Chou Simons Do you feel measured by achievement, performance, and approval of others? Perhaps you feel that your worth often seems assigned to what you do rather than who you are. If you are tired of your journey of trying to ‘arrive’, then today’s episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by artist, entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author - Ruth Chou Simons - as the two dive into Ruth’s new book, “When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace.” With personal stories, biblical insights, practical applications, and touches of original artwork by R...2022-03-2952 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Perfection: How to Show Up with Purpose and Let Go of Perfect with Lindsey Roman and Evie RuppAre you ready to start crushing your goals but the fear of failure is holding you back? Perhaps every time you want to show up you are paralyzed by the lie that you are not worthy enough. If you can relate to perfectionism keeping you in place, then today’s message is for you! Today, Mary is joined by co-founders of The Heart University and hosts of the Heart & Hustle podcast - Evie Rupp and Lindsey Roman. Wedding photographers turned entrepreneurs and business educators, Evie and Lindsey’s goal is to see people confidently step into their God...2022-03-221h 05The Mary Marantz ShowOn Chasing: How to Make Celebration a Rhythm Not a Reward with Nicole ZasowskiWhat if my hope only leads to disappointment? What if I embrace joy only to have it ripped from my hands? Do these questions sound familiar? If you can relate, then you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! Today, Mary is joined for a second time by Nicole Zasowski, as the two dive into Nicole’s new book, “What If It’s Wonderful? Release Your Fears, Choose Joy, and Find the Courage to Celebrate.” As a best-selling author and therapist, Nicole knows that it’s difficult to trust joy and find the courage to celebrate whe...2022-03-151h 03The Mary Marantz ShowOn Growing Slow: Understanding the ROI of the Long Game with Shay and Graham Cochrane“How can I build and grow a business that actually gives me not just income but freedom and flexibility?” “Is it possible for me to start a business with little to no money?” If you have ever thought about turning your ideas, skills, and passions into an income stream, then today’s episode is a must listen! Today, Mary is joined by the dynamic husband and wife entrepreneur duo, Shay and Graham Cochrane. While uniquely known for their own businesses (Shay is the founder of Social Squares and Graham the founder of The Recording Revolution plus multi...2022-03-0858 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Chasing People: Stop Being Everything to Everyone with Amy Weatherly + Jess JohnstonIs it just me? Am I the only one who’s lonely? Am I the only one without friends? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by the founders of the widely popular “Sister, I Am with You” and authors of the brand new book, “I'll Be There (But I'll Be Wearing Sweatpants)” - Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston! Through wisdom, humor, and confessional stories about the ups and downs of sisterhood, “I'll Be There” provides readers with the how of cultivating deep relationships in this messy, cha...2022-03-0157 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe 5 Achiever Types: A Love Letter to the Woman Afraid to StartInsecurity. Overthinking. Playing small. Despite your heart’s desire to break ground on building your dream, do find yourself an expert in avoidance instead? If you’ve ever found yourself too overcome by the prospect of failure, that rather than moving forward it feels safer to remain paralyzed - then this episode is for YOU! Tune in for Mary’s second solo episode of her Slow Growth Equals Strong Roots season, as she encourages you to stop playing small, stop staying stuck, and start moving forward on the work you were put here to do, the purpose and th...2022-02-2217 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Striving to be "Enough": Why Purpose is Far More Important than Popularity with Sadie Robertson HuffAre you tired of the comparison game and trying to keep up? Do you long to finally feel like you are seen? That you are ENOUGH? If this is you, then rest assured that today’s message will speak straight to your heart! Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author, motivational speaker, the sweetheart of A&E’s “Duck Dynasty”, and “Dancing with the Stars” runner up - Sadie Roberston Huff - as the two dive into Sadie’s new book “Who Are You Following: Pursuing Jesus in a Social Media Obsessed World.” Known for her commitment to Christ and love...2022-02-1546 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Rest: Why Peace is a Practice with Morgan Harper NicholsUnanswered prayers. Regret of the past. Fear of the future. Do you ever find your circumstances to be just so overwhelming that you don’t know how you will ever find peace in your daily life? If you are approaching life's challenges with anything other than faith and a calm confidence, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined for a third time by artist, designer, and writer - Morgan Harper Nichols - to dive deep into Morgan’s new book, “Peace Is a Practice: An Invitation to Breathe Deep and Find a New Rh...2022-02-0856 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Achievement: Why You Should Ease Off the Gas Pedal with Allie TrowbridgeHave you been waiting your whole life to get to a certain destination? To wake up one day and finally feel like you have arrived? If you can relate to wanting to stretch out your arms and revel in a sense of finished and accomplishment, then this episode is for you. Today, Mary is joined by author and founder/ CEO of Copper - Allie Trowbridge - as the two dive deep into Allie’s book, “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning.” Using her own life and the impetus for the book, Allie remembers stepping into h...2022-02-0156 minThe Mary Marantz ShowOn Comparison: What to Do When Someone Else Gets Everything You Wanted with Lisa WhittleLoss, waiting, jealousy, hurt. In a world riddled by these things, and reeling from a global pandemic, are you wondering how life can actually be good? If you are struggling with the hard things in life and longing for better days ahead, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by eight-time author and sought-after Bible teacher, Lisa Whittle, as the dynamic duo dive into Lisa’s latest book, “The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down. In 2017, Lisa began her journey of ‘the hard good’ after the loss...2022-01-251h 09The Mary Marantz ShowSlow Growth Equals Strong RootsFatigue, burn out, exhaustion. Despite all of the 'New Year, New You' mantras, are you still trying to figure out your way back to YOURSELF? If you have found yourself asking, ‘Will I ever feel like myself again?’ - this episode is for YOU. Tune in as Mary graciously invites us to pause, reflect, and step back into our true selves and identities. Mary is diving Ito: What ‘at last, exhausted’ means for you and your life, How to get the wonder back in your life that you used to dream about as a child...2022-01-1819 minThe Mary Marantz ShowGetting Good at Being You: Learning to Love Who God Made You to Be with Lauren AlainaHave you ever had a dream or idea that others just couldn’t catch the vision behind or understand? This can certainly feel isolating and confusing! Especially when you KNOW that you KNOW this dream is yours to run after. Well, the guest on today’s Mary Marantz Show knows a thing or two about chasing your dream, your own way. In this episode, Mary is sitting down with Multi-Platinum-selling singer-songwriter, Lauren Alaina. Lauren Alaina was the runner up of American idol when she was only 15. She has since gone on to b...2021-12-1432 minThe Mary Marantz ShowWhat To Do When God’s Promises Feel Out of Reach with Yvonne OrjiSometimes, trying to find hope in what feels like a hopeless situation feels almost cruel at times. With big dreams but only seeing what you lack - the goals can feel insurmountable, frivolous, and downright silly. No one knows this more than Yvonne Orji - who found herself with less than $8 in her bank account, despite having a master’s degree. Today, Yvonne is a stand-up comic and actress, best known as Issa Rae's BFF on the HBO series, Insecure - and today’s guest on the Mary Marantz show. In her new book...2021-12-0742 minThe Mary Marantz ShowLove Is the Resistance: 4 Steps to Resolve The Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding with Ashley AbercrombieHave you found it difficult to engage with others because staying true to your convictions feels like it comes at too high of a cost? If you DREAD talking to close ones because of unmanageable political divides, you’re certainly not alone this year. Using Scripture as her foundation, today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show, Ashley Abercrombie, is speaking on how to resolve the conflicts you’ve been avoiding - even when it feels impossible. In her new book, Love is the Resistance, Ashley challenges us to dig into our deeply-rooted opinions...2021-11-231h 02The Mary Marantz Show8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership: Why These So-Called Weaknesses Might be Your Greatest Superpower with Dr Tim ElmoreIf you’ve ever wondered how you can tangibly become a better leader to influence the world for the better, whether you’re in a leadership position or not - well, you’re in the right place. In today’s episode of the Mary Marantz Show, Mary is bringing on founder and CEO of Growing Leaders, and author of the new book, 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership, Dr Tim Elmore. In this episode, Mary and Tim dive into the nitty gritty of: What exactly is EQ and can you learn to have more of it (or is it...2021-11-0944 minThe Mary Marantz ShowWords from the Window Seat: The Everyday Magic of Kindness with Taylor TippettHave you ever wanted life to be a little less, well, complicated and heavy? The guest on the Mary Marantz Show today is telling us how to do just that. Taylor Tippett, known as the flight attendant who leaves encouraging notes on passenger windows, shares how we can find encouragement and meaning amid the heaviness of this world. A few years ago, Taylor was going through a rough season of life, and as she sat in the back of a Boeing 737 journaling, she wrote "be kind to yourself" and then hung it on...2021-11-0259 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow Not to Save the World: Why You Don’t Need to Do Something Big to be Important with Hosanna WongEver feel like the weight of the world falls squarely on your shoulders, but your life is too ordinary to actually make a difference? If so, you’re not alone - especially over the last couple of years with the collective pain our society has been experiencing. But the good news? God isn’t calling us to the perfect step, He’s just calling us to the next step. These are the encouraging words of today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show, Hosanna Wong. Hosanna is an international speaker, bestselling author, and...2021-10-2658 minThe Mary Marantz ShowRedeeming Your Time: Biblical Principles to Overcome Overwhelm & Get Things Done with Jordan RaynorDo you feel like your life, your time, is actually YOURS? Or do you mostly feel pulled in a million directions and distracted from doing the DEEP work of calling on your life? Today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show knows a thing or two about PURPOSEFUL work - and the steps it takes to achieve those goals from a Biblical perspective. Jordan Raynor’s perspective on time management is shaped by the Gospel and as he says in his book, Redeeming Your Time, “the Gospel is our ultimate source of both ambitio...2021-10-1247 minThe Mary Marantz ShowDare to Be: How Your Small Yes Can Turn into Big Impact with Natalie GrantDo you ever feel a bit less than when you are witnessing the external success and achievements of others around you? Especially when you are going through a season of trial? Whether it’s someone you know on social media or someone you look up to on a stage - it seems like everyone’s achievements are out in the open more than ever. In that moment - it can be easy to internalize the lie that unless we are SEEN we are not VALUABLE. While you can’t always choose the stages you’re on or the...2021-10-0546 minThe Mary Marantz ShowA Surrendered Yes: Three Things Keeping You Feeling Stuck from Your Giftings with Rebekah LyonsIf we’re being honest with ourselves - the last couple of years have probably gone anything except according to plan. If you have felt that life recently seems like one big exercise of surrender - surrendering of plans, control, work, school - just what life is ‘supposed’ to look like, and your dreams are feeling a little lost in the shuffle - then you’re in the right place today. Today Mary is joined for a second time by her friend, bestselling author, podcast host and national speaker, Rebekah Lyons. In her new devotional, A Surrendered Yes: 52 D...2021-09-0751 minThe Mary Marantz ShowStart with Your Thoughts: A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself with Sarah BraggHave you ever felt inadequate, overwhelmed, or guilty in trying to balance it all? Perhaps you’ve let these negative feelings unconsciously define you. If you can relate, then you are going to love today’s episode! Today, Mary is joined by popular podcast host of “Surviving Sarah,” writer, and cheerleader for moms everywhere - Sarah Bragg- as the two dig deep into Sarah’s new book “A Mother’s Guide to Raising Herself: What Parenting Taught Me About Life, Faith, and Myself.” Through vulnerable and relatable stories, Sarah shares her realization that the things she wanted for her daughter...2021-08-1048 minThe Mary Marantz ShowDon’t Believe the Swipe: How to Find Love without Losing Yourself with Mandy HaleAre you trying to navigate singleness in this crazy dating world of modern times? Are you finding your experiences to be frustrating, infuriating, or about as clear as mud? If you can relate, then you are going to absolutely love today’s episode. Today, Mary is joined by blogger, turned New York Times Bestselling author, and creator of the single woman social media movement, Mandy Hale! Known for her ability to cut to the heart of single life with straight talking, witty, and inspirational takes on life and love, Mandy’s newest book “Don’t Believe the Swipe: F...2021-07-2747 minThe Mary Marantz ShowAre You Really Okay? How to get REAL about the Hard Stuff with Debra FiletaAre you okay? As in, really okay? Or, do you go about your everyday responsibilities putting on a brave face for yourself and those around you, just pretending to be okay? If you can relate to the weight of wearing this mask, when deep down you are struggling, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by licensed professional counselor, speaker and author - Debra Fileta. Debra is also the host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, and the writer behind the popular relationship advice blog TrueLoveDates.com. And today, Mary and Debra dig...2021-07-2044 minThe Mary Marantz ShowBreaking Free from Body Shame: Loving What God Called Good with Jess ConnollyHave you ever hated the mirror? Perhaps you’ve felt uncomfortable in your own skin, or complained about the body God's given you. If you can relate, then today’s episode is a must-listen! Today, Mary is joined by podcast host, coach, and author - Jess Connolly! Jess and Mary get real, raw, and vulnerable in their conversation as they dive into Jess’ latest book, “Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good.” Obsessed with the freedom that is ours for the taking, Jess has been on a journey to break free...2021-07-1353 minThe Mary Marantz ShowDon’t Miss Out: The Power of 'Spirit-Help' Over 'Self-Help' with Jeannie Cunnion“Do I really rely on the power of God or am I trying to do life in my own strength?” “How can I experience more of His presence?” “Why do I keep struggling with things I’ve been set free from?” If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined for a second time by author, Bible teacher, and sought-after speaker - Jeannie Cunnion. Having been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family, Jeannie is known for her passion of e...2021-07-0649 minThe Mary Marantz ShowDare to Bloom: Why You Should Leave Your Comfort Zone TODAY with Zim FloresAre you hurting, seemingly lost, or feeling broken? Perhaps you long for the hope that an opportunity to start over provides. If you can relate, then today’s episode is going to speak straight to your heart as you learn to discover opportunity even when circumstances and endings are hard and uncertain! Today, Mary is joined by a Forbes “30 under 30”, named leader by Oprah Winfrey, podcast host, and author- Zim Flores! Mary and Zim go deep today exploring Zim’s book, “Dare to Bloom: Trusting God Through Painful Endings and New Beginnings.” The daughter of...2021-06-2949 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow to Stop Treating Busy as a Badge of Honor with Emily LexDo you wonder if you are LIVING life or LETTING life happen to you? Today, Mary is joined by watercolor artist, popular blogger, and new author - Emily Lex - as the two dive into Emily’s brand new book, “Freely and Lightly: God’s Gracious Invitation to a Life of Quiet Confidence. Even though Emily appeared to have it all, on the inside she was having an identity crisis that was leading her down a path of burnout and unhappiness. Freely and Lightly is a collection of essays of Emily’s faith journey, about how she...2021-06-2241 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Surprising Reason Why Scarcity Can Actually Be a GOOD Thing with Jesse Mecham of You Need a BudgetWould you like to live a life free of financial stress? Perhaps the idea of transforming your relationship with money seems impossible. If you are looking for a proven, non-restrictive method to achieving your financial goals, you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! Today, Mary is joined by podcast host, author, and founder of You Need A Budget (YNAB)- Jesse Mecham - as the two dive into Jesse’s book, “You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want.”...2021-06-1550 minThe Mary Marantz ShowGrowing Slow: How to Un-Hurry Your Heart with Jennifer Dukes LeeDo you long to take a break from the fast pace of life, but are afraid of what you’ll miss if you do? Perhaps you find yourself going big and hustling hard only to be left feeling stressed and empty. If you can relate, today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by beloved author, Jennifer Dukes Lee, as the two dive into Jennifer’s latest book “Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl”. Known for her wisdom, encouragement, and heart for women Jennifer’s new book offers readers a path to wh...2021-06-0850 minThe Mary Marantz ShowLetting Go of Control: How to Live a Life of Surrender with Holly HayesDo you find yourself white knuckling every situation around you? Desperately seeking control rather than surrender? Perhaps you even find yourself turning to all the wrong things in an effort to feel like you are in charge. Today, Mary is joined by founder of the Sanctuary Project, and author of “From Basement to Sanctuary: Finding God's Healing Power Through the Twelve Steps” - Holly Christine Hayes. After years of abuse, addiction, and trafficking, Holly found “sanctuary” after crying out to God on a bathroom floor and is passionate about helping others find that same...2021-06-0140 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Double Win: 5 Principles to Win at Work & Succeed at Life with Megan Hyatt MillerDoes it seem impossible to both win at work and succeed at life? Perhaps you feel that your career wins can only come at the cost of your health, relationships, and personal well-being. If you can relate, this episode is a must-listen! Today, Mary is joined by the President and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, podcast host, and author - Megan Hyatt Miller - as the two dive into Megan & Michael’s new book, “Win at Work and Succeed at Life: 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork”. As the architect of Mic...2021-05-2549 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow to Embrace What Matters and Ditch What Doesn't with The Lazy GeniusDo you pick up every ‘how-to’ magazine, trying to cobble together life hacks and productivity strategies only to be left still feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you are tired, flat out exhausted, from trying to live up to society’s standards of having to do it all. If you can relate, then this episode is going to be the lifejacket you need to stop drowning under the chaos of life. Today, Mary is joined by podcaster, blogger, and author of “The Lazy Genius Way: How to Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn’t, and Get Stuff Done”, Kendra Adach...2021-05-1852 minThe Mary Marantz ShowFacing the Reisistance: The Fastest Way to Get Unstuck When Doubt Takes Over with Steven PressfieldDo you often sit and wonder about what it would be like to get out of your own way and chase your dreams? Perhaps you are ready to stop thinking about achieving something, and actually take the steps necessary to start accomplishing your goals. If this is you, then you are going to love today’s episode. Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author, and one of Mary’s all-time favorites, Steven Pressfield. Known for his wildly popular book “The War of Art”, today Mary and Steven are diving into this novel within the context of Steven’s brand ne...2021-05-1147 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe 4 Tendencies: The Secret Way Expectations Can Shape Happier Habits with Gretchen RubinHave you ever felt stuck in your relationships, career, or self-confidence? Perhaps you’ve wondered why you feel and act the way that you do when others around you, may feel and act differently. If you can relate, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author, fellow Yale Law alum, and of one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature- Gretchen Rubin. Known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity, in a way that’s accessible to a w...2021-05-0446 minThe Mary Marantz ShowFeeling Unseen? Why Trusting the Journey > Chasing Finish Lines with Morgan Harper NicholsDo you feel like your life has been ‘on hold’ since the start of the pandemic? Perhaps you feel as if time is just passing you by and you’re not going to be able to make up for it. If you can relate, this episode is here to remind you that it is the journey that matters as much, if not more, than your final destination. Today, Mary is joined for a second time by best-selling artist, poet, and author of the new book, “How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage”, Morgan Har...2021-04-271h 07The Mary Marantz ShowWhat the Bible Really Says about Dating, Relationships, and Sex with Kat HarrisHave you ever wondered what the Bible really says about dating and sex? In a culture where relationships often begin by swiping right, do you ever feel caught between the rules of your upbringing and today’s culture of do what feels good? If you can relate, you are going to love today’s conversation! Today, Mary is joined for a second time by popular blogger, podcast host, and author - Kat Harris. Growing up at the height of the purity movement, Kat knew this much: “good” Christians don't have sex until marriage. But approaching 30 and thrus...2021-04-2242 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Iveys + The Marantzes: What a Combined 34 Years of Marriage Have Taught UsDo you feel like you and your spouse are never on the same team? Do you want a flourishing and vibrant marriage, but wonder how in the world to get there? If this is you, then you are going to love today’s episode! Today, Mary is joined for a second time by author, speaker, and podcast host - Jamie Ivey as well as her husband and worship pastor- Aaron Ivey. And you are in for a special treat, as Mary’s technical director and husband, Justin, joins the conversation as well as the group dive...2021-04-1356 minThe Mary Marantz ShowSoundtracks: How to Change Overthinking from a Super Problem to a Super Power with Jon AcuffDo you struggle with overthinking every little thing? Perhaps you feel paralyzed to move forward because your brain is on overdrive. If you can relate, today’s episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by six time New York Times Bestselling author and author of a brand new book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking, Jon Acuff. For over 20 years Jon has helped some of the biggest brands in the world tell their story, including The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. In his brand new book, Soundtracks, ju...2021-04-0657 minThe Mary Marantz ShowSimple & Free: 7 Ways to Pursue Less Over More with Jen HatmakerIn a culture that suggests that more is more, do you ever wonder what it would look like to live with LESS? Perhaps you long for less stress, less waste, less spending, and less stuff so that you can make room for more joy, connection, and freedom. If you can relate, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined for a second time by best-selling author, speaker, and podcast host - Jen Hatmaker - as the two dive into Jen’s re-release of “7” now republished as “Simple & Free: 7 Experiments Against Excess”. In a journ...2021-03-3048 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow to Live BOLD with Grit, Gumption & Grace with Emily LeyToday, Mary is joined for a second time by founder of the Simplified® brand and best-selling author - Emily Ley - to dive into Emily’s new book “Growing Boldly: Dare to Build a Life You Love”. For the first time, Emily draws on her own story of creating a highly successful business, and loving the process, as she teaches readers how to move forward in their own vocations while serving others at the same time. On today’s episode, Mary and Emily: Talk about stripping back layers by pressing pause to look at the life...2021-03-2349 minThe Mary Marantz ShowLiving Fully Charged: The Surprising Reason Why Positive People Have All the Energy with Meaghan MurphyDo you ever wish you were one of those upbeat, positive people who embrace every day with a can-do mindset? A person that motivates others and simply makes life more fun? If you can relate, you will not want to miss today’s episode! Today, Mary is joined by editor-in-chief of Woman’s Day Magazine, on-air personality, and author of the brand new book “Your Fully Charged Life: A Radically Simple Approach to Having Endless Energy and Filling Every Day with YAY”- Meaghan Murphy. Known for her high-energy, upbeat personality, and YAY lifestyle, Meaghan spills her secrets...2021-03-1638 minThe Mary Marantz ShowBecoming > Achieving: Why Slow Growth Prepares You For Sudden Success with Sharon McMahonAre you tired of “fake news” permeating our media and news outlets? Perhaps you are among the many longing for facts over misinformation. If you can relate, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by internet phenomenon, Sharon McMahon. Starting her Instagram account as a photographer, business owner, and government teacher, Sharon has recently gone viral with over 500,000 followers as she is breaking down the facts and sharing ‘government for grownups’. On today’s episode, Mary and Sharon: Talk about both factual and personal integrity, Discuss the power of growing slow over the l...2021-03-1145 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow to be Genuinely Happy... Even in the Waiting with Lisa HarperDo you ever wonder if the Gospel is truly "good news" for your actual, everyday, often difficult, sometimes painful, and typically crazy, real life? Perhaps you could use a reminder that God's faithfulness really does follow us into the face of all that harried, hard, and even humorous life stuff. If you can relate, then this life-giving episode will speak right to your heart. Today, Mary is joined by best-selling author, speaker, and Bible teacher- Lisa Harper- as the two dive into Lisa’s new devotional, “LIFE: An Obsessively Grateful, Undone by Jesus, Genuinely Happy, and...2021-03-0936 minThe Mary Marantz Show4 Easy Strategies for Finding A Mentor with Kelsey ChapmanDo you find it challenging or paralyzing to take the next step towards your dream? Perhaps you long to find a mentor to help you walk through this season, but are unsure how to go about finding this person. If this is you, then this episode is here to help take you from “dreaming” to “doing”. Today, Mary is joined by author, podcaster and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business- Kelsey Chapman. Kelsey’s new book, What They Taught Me: Recognizing the Mentors Who Will Take You from Dream to Done, offers practical takeaways...2021-03-0246 minThe Mary Marantz ShowWalking Through Loss? How to Seek God's Faithfulness in Seasons of Grief with Jonathan PittsDo you feel that you are struggling in a season marked by loss? Perhaps you find yourself wondering, “Where is God in all of this?”. If you can relate, then this episode is here to speak straight to your heart. Today, Mary is joined by bestselling author, speaker, father, widower, and executive pastor - Jonathan Pitts -as the two dive deep into Jonathan’s new book, “My Wynter Season: Seeing God’s Faithfulness In the Shadow of Grief”. My Wynter Season is a memoir which recounts the tragic and unexpected loss of Jonathan’s wife, Wynter, while instilling hop...2021-02-2343 minThe Mary Marantz ShowTired of Surface Friendships? How Just One Word Can Change Everything with Laura TremaineDo you desire to connect more deeply with others? Perhaps you long to create intimate, meaningful friendships. If you can relate, then this episode is the invitation that you have been waiting for! Today, Mary is joined by blogger, podcast host, and new author - Laura Tremaine - as the two dive deeply into Laura’s new book, “Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. 10 Questions to Take Your Friendships to the Next Level”. Each chapter of Laura’s book offers intriguing and reflective questions that will reveal unique details and stories you've never thought to tell and...2021-02-161h 04The Mary Marantz ShowThe Power of Writing it Down: 6 Ways to Get Unstuck & Unlock Your Brain with Allison FallonHave you ever felt that you have a story to tell, been interested in writing, but don’t feel as though you have a gift of words? Perhaps writing is not your passion, but you are looking for a way to combat anxiety and cultivate contentment in your life. No matter which category you find yourself, this episode is here to help you get unstuck from the patterns that hold you back! Today, Mary is joined by author, speaker, coach, podcast host, and founder of Find Your Voice -a community that supports anyone who wants to write an...2021-02-0248 minThe Mary Marantz ShowGoals That Stick: How to Make Exercise a Gratitude Habit with Andrea Montalvo, founder of Embrace MVMNTDo you long to make forward progress on your fitness goals but are challenged by constant setbacks? Or maybe you actually fall on the opposite end of the spectrum where you are consumed by a healthy lifestyle but find it difficult to make time for soul health, like journaling and praying. No matter where you find yourself, this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by new friend and founder of Embrace MVMNT, Andrea Montalvo. Embrace MVMT is an online platform sharing daily workouts as well as daily faith talks, with the goal of helping you...2021-01-2642 minThe Mary Marantz ShowStop Living on Autopilot: How to Discover a Bolder, Happier You with Antonio NevesHave you done everything that society told you to be successful and happy, but reality is still leaving you feeling unfulfilled? Was “the future” something you used to dream of, but is now something that just arrives without asking you what you wanted? If you can relate, you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! Today, Mary is joined by speaker, podcast host, award-winning broadcast journalist, and author - Antonio Neves - as the two discuss Antonio’s brand new book, “Stop Living on Autopilot: Take responsibility for your life and rediscover a bolder, happier you”. Stop...2021-01-1951 minThe Mary Marantz ShowBeyond the Baby Steps: Discovering Your Personal Money Mindset with Rachel CruzeDo you find yourself constantly worried about money? Did you know that understanding yourself is essential to understanding the way you handle money? If you are ready to get to the root of all of your decisions, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by national bestselling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show- Rachel Cruze. In her brand-new book, Know Yourself, Know Your Money, Rachel explores how your behavior is the biggest obstacle to making good decisions with your money. She believes that when you take a closer look at...2021-01-1230 minThe Mary Marantz ShowPouring from a Full Cup: 5 Ways to Combat Anxiety with Hope TaylorDo you struggle with anxiety or depression? Perhaps you long to control the world around you, but find even the smallest of tasks to be insurmountable some days. If you can relate, then you will not want to miss this powerful episode. Today, Mary is joined by friend and photographer extraordinaire, Hope Taylor. A Southern girl at heart with a deep spiritual connection to buttered popcorn and Christmas-scented candles, Hope is an industry-leading business owner with a passion for educating and equipping others. On today’s episode, Mary and Hope open up about their personal st...2020-12-1550 minThe Mary Marantz ShowQuit Syndrome: How to Stop Quitting on Your Dream with Lindsay Teague MorenoDo you think you need to have it all figured out before you launch your next business, project, or idea? Perhaps you have a dream that you long to pursue, but instead of chasing it you keep giving up on it. If this sounds all too familiar, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, “Boss Up!: This Ain’t Your Mama’s Business Book”, Lindsay Teague Moreno. Known for her transition as a stay-at-home mom to a multimillion-dollar-producing business owner Lindsay doesn’t just have a pas...2020-12-081h 00The Mary Marantz ShowSwitched: How to Stop Comparing and Start Empathizing with Alexandra BoylanDo you ever wish that you could trade places or lives with someone else? Is the constant comparison stealing your joy? If so, you are not alone! Today’s episode is here to help you break free from the desire to want to snap your fingers and switch places with someone else. Today Mary is joined by award-winning filmmaker, writer, and actress- Alexandra Boylan. Utilizing the skills obtained on dozens of movie sets and harnessing the passion that fuels her, Alexandra formed her own production company to create strong, female driven content for audiences everywhere! An...2020-11-2448 minThe Mary Marantz ShowSetting Boundaries: 7 Ways to Protect Your Joy & Rest This Holiday Season with Kelly BalarieDo you struggle trying to be everything to everyone? Are you feeling burned out and overwhelmed? If so, you are not alone, and today’s guest is here to help you trade perfection for connection. Today Mary is joined by author and blogger, Kelly Balarie. Kelly is a blogger at Purposeful Faith and author of the book Rest Now: Seven Ways to say No, Set Boundaries, and Seize Joy. Kelly is passionate about joining hands with women who often find themselves stuck in the pits of life. Step-by-step, word-by-word, her dream is that women can emerge fear, fr...2020-11-1747 minThe Mary Marantz ShowNever Enough Time? 5 Time Management Fixes You Need Now! with Candice CoppolaDo you find yourself constantly going through your to-do list, checking off each line item and then falling into bed at night stressing about all of things still left on your notepad? Maybe you lie there awake wishing for more time in the day. If you can relate, this episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by author, coach, and purpose pioneer -Candice Coppola. Known for her mantra of “purpose is what drives you”, Candice believes that purpose is the very thing that changed her life! And now, she is now on a mission to help othe...2020-11-1048 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThese Nameless Things: How to Find Freedom through Forgiveness with Shawn SmuckerHave you ever wondered if there is a limit to the things we will do for the people we love? Or even, to what lengths we will go to assuage our own guilt? If these questions intrigue you, you will not want to miss today’s one-of-a-kind episode. In today’s episode, Mary is joined by novelist and fellow Revell author, Shawn Smucker. Known both for his brilliant writing and gifted speaking, Shawn is an award-winning author who just released his latest book, “These Nameless Things”. Today, Mary and Shawn dig deep into this thought-provoking book and...2020-11-0350 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow to Prioritize Genuine Connection > Faux-Vulnerability with Rachel AwtreyDo you long to find the freedom and courage to share your behind the ‘highlight reel’ moments in life? Perhaps you feel called to share your personal journey with the hope of helping others, but are unsure how much is too much. If you have ever found yourself in this position, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by online encourager and podcaster, Rachel Awtrey. As the podcast host of “Behind The Bliss”, Rachel creates space for women to share stories and their reality of what life is really like behind the bliss so that oth...2020-10-2755 minThe Mary Marantz ShowHow to Pray When You Don’t Know What to Say with Sheila WalshDo you ever find it hard to pray? Maybe sometimes you struggle with knowing what to say. Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do, and yet we often struggle. The good news? This episode is here to remind you that there is a simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God. Today, Mary is joined by Bible teacher, television and podcast host, and bestselling author- Sheila Walsh - as the two dive into Sheila’s new book, “Praying Women: How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say.” Combining her pa...2020-10-201h 02The Mary Marantz ShowYou Be You: How to Use Your God-Given Voice with Jamie IveyHave you ever felt held back from the abundant life God promises you? Do you ever look at the satisfaction and success in other people’s lives, and wonder where yours is? If you are in need of reassurance that abundant life is closer than you think, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by beloved podcast host, speaker, and author - Jamie Ivey - as the two dive into Jamie’s new book, “You Be You: Why Satisfaction and Success Are Closer Than You Think.” Drawing on her passion of encouraging women and pointing...2020-10-0652 minThe Mary Marantz ShowStanding Strong: How to Break Free from What's Holding You Back with Alli WorthingtonDo you long to break free from what’s holding you back? Perhaps you feel trapped by shame, guilt, and lies. If you are ready to fight fear with faith, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by well-known speaker, podcaster and business coach - Alli Worthington. Known for her straight-talking encouragement, Alli motivates women to draw strength from their core identity and overcome the obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential. On today’s episode, Mary and Alli cover all things Alli’s brand new book - “Standing Strong: A Woman...2020-09-2959 minThe Mary Marantz ShowDirt: Growing Strong Roots in What Makes the Broken Beautiful with My DadHave you ever felt broken or disqualified from the muddy scars that leave smudged fingerprints across your life? Maybe you walk around feeling as if your scars are on constant display. If you can relate, this one-of-a-kind episode will speak straight to your heart! Today Mary is joined by none other than the man, the myth, the logger, the legend- Mary’s very own dad, JR Bess. Mary and her dad sit down and dive deep into Mary’s debut book, Dirt: Growing Strong Roots In What Makes The Beautiful Broken. From growing up in a single-wide trai...2020-09-1443 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You with Holley GerthHave you ever been told that you are an introvert? Do you struggle with understanding what exactly that means? Perhaps you think of your introverted qualities as weaknesses rather than strengths. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to embrace these qualities and be unashamedly you, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Mary is joined by bestselling author, life coach, and podcaster, Holley Gerth, as the two discuss Holley’s brand new book, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs YOU to be YOU. Today, Mary and Holley di...2020-09-081h 04The Mary Marantz ShowA Search for Common Ground: How Far Apart Are We Really? with Jordan Blashek + Chris HaughDo you find it difficult to engage in honest and meaningful discussions about hot topic issues? Do you long to find connection rather than division without necessarily having to see eye to eye? If you can relate, this episode is a must listen! In today’s episode, Mary is joined by two fellow Yale Law Alums, and authors of the brand new book, Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground - Jordan Blake and Christopher Hall. Union is a road narrative, a civics lesson, and an unforgettable window into one epic friendship that wa...2020-09-0157 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Power of Determination: The Story of Jamie OtisHave you ever felt trapped in life? Like there is no way for you to be able to get from where you are now to where you aspire to be? If you can relate, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by dynamic American TV personality (known for her time on “The Bachelor” and “Married at First Sight”), registered nurse, entrepreneur, and TV host - Jamie Otis! Mary and Jamie are continuing the conversation they started on Jamie and her husband Doug’s podcast, “Hot Marriage. Cool Parents”, except this time the tables have turned and Jam...2020-08-2559 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Refined Woman: How to Love Yourself and Others in the Waiting with Kat HarrisAre you tired of living in periods of ‘waiting’? Are you ready for a breakthrough? If you long to feel known, loved, and equipped right where you are, then today’s episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by podcaster, speaker, photographer, founder of The Refined Woman, and author of the upcoming book, Sexless in the City: Sometimes Sassy, Sometimes Painful, Always Honest Look at Dating, Desire, and Sex- Kat Harris. In her upcoming book, Kat shares her discovery of a renewed Biblical vision for sex, singleness, and relationships, and her transformation into an empowered woman of Fai...2020-08-181h 20The Mary Marantz ShowAbundant Living > Timid Living: Living the Life God Designed for You with Teresa Swanstrom AndersonHave you become so caught up in life that your well-intentioned plans may have accidentally planned God right out of it all? If you can relate, this episode is here to remind you to slow down and ask God to use you. Today Mary is joined by her dear friend, Teresa Swanstrom Anderson, who is the author Beautifully Interrupted. Through Teresa’s personal story you will be inspired to learn the importance of giving your plans back to God to allow Him to expand the borders of your life and heart. Teresa is also the author of th...2020-08-1152 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Power of Standing Together: Letting Love Open Our Eyes with Terence LesterDo you have a heart for service? Are you ready to make an impact? If you have been looking for an organization to get involved with, then this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Mary chats with activist, writer, and speaker - Terence Lester. Terence is regarded as a thought leader in the realm of systemic poverty and is known nationwide for campaigns that bring awareness to issues surrounding homelessness, poverty, and economic inequality. Founder of Love Beyond Walls and Love Sinks In, Terence lives by the motto that “service is a lifestyle, not an even...2020-07-2154 minThe Mary Marantz ShowStorytelling > Stereotypes: Shining a Light on the Rich History of Appalachia with Ashley YorkDo you feel misunderstood? Judged by others? Often this leads to a deep sense of hurt, shame, and loneliness. If you have a desire to be seen, heard, and understood, this episode is here to bring assurance that you are not alone. The longing for understanding and connection is a very basic, very innate need within us all! In this episode, Mary is joined by filmmaker and star of the internationally award winning film Hillbilly - Ashley York! Motivated by the desire to give voice to people who have been under-served, unheard, or misrepresented, Hillbilly introduces audiences...2020-07-1444 minThe Mary Marantz ShowMindset Matters: How to Make a Change and Build Generational Wealth with Anthony ONealHave you ever dreamed of changing the trajectory of your life for yourself and your family? Perhaps you long to provide a brighter future for your generations to come. If you are searching for ways to make this dream a reality, then this episode is a must-listen for you today! In this episode, Mary is joined by national bestselling author, speaker, financial expert and Ramsey personality - Anthony ONeal. Living by the motto “The choices you make today determine the caliber of your future,” Anthony is passionate about helping others learn how to make smart decisions with thei...2020-06-3028 minThe Mary Marantz ShowThe Enneagram Journey: How to Take Off the Mask and Live Your Truest Self with Ian CronDo you find yourself stuck in the same ruts, repeating the same cycles over and over again? Maybe you are unsure why you continue certain patterns or behaviors. If you want help figuring out who you are and why you do the things you do, then this eye-opening episode is a must listen! In this episode, Mary is joined by bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and the host of the popular podcast, Typology - Ian Morgan Cron. Using the wisdom of the Enneagram to help take you further along into who you really are, Mary and Ian...2020-06-231h 06The Mary Marantz ShowRooted > Striving: How to Stop Spinning Over the Pressure to Find Purpose with Shari RigbyDo you relate your purpose to whatever title you hold - whether it be mom, wife, assistant, employee? The ‘find your purpose’ narrative is one we hear all the time, but there tends to be confusion that follows this statement. If you’ve ever wondered how to root down in an unchanging purpose, then this episode is a must-listen! In this episode, Mary talks with star of the blockbuster movie Overcomer, speaker and author of the brand new book Consider the Lilies: Get Rooted In Your Destiny By Discovering God’s Plan -Shari Rigby! In her new book Sha...2020-06-161h 13The Mary Marantz ShowYour Hidden Superpower: How Kindness Makes You Unstoppable with Adrienne BankertWhat if something as simple as kindness could actually be a superpower? If you are in the middle of a life reset, find yourself embarking on a new chapter in your life, or wondering how to be truly fulfilled then this episode is here to challenge your perception of kindness and argue that something as simple as kindness could actually be the answer that you are looking for. In this episode, Mary hosts Emmy Award-winning ABC News journalist, Good Morning America correspondent, and author- Adrienne Bankert. Adrienne’s brand new book, Your Hidden Superpower: The Kindness That Ma...2020-06-0937 minThe Mary Marantz ShowAll Things Reconsidered: How Rethinking 'Why' Helps Us Know 'What' We Believe with Knox McCoyHave you ever wondered what it would look like to really examine what you think you know about yourself and your beliefs? To not just rely on the rhetoric you’ve always recited to yourself, but to look more deeply into why you think what you think and why you believe what you believe. If you are up for the challenge, this episode is for you! In today’s episode, Mary talks with popular podcast host and author of The Wondering Years and brand new book, All Things Reconsidered: How Rethinking What We Know Helps Us Know What...2020-05-191h 03The Mary Marantz ShowPurpose > Perfect: Why Meaning is More Important Than Success with Caitlin CrosbyDo you ever feel less-than? Maybe these feelings are in relation to your work, worth, body, or the life you're building. If you have ever grappled with these insecurities, this episode is here to bring you incredible hope that you don't have to have it all together to “quality” for your life’s calling. In today’s episode, Mary talks with actress, speaker, singer-songwriter, and founder/CEO of The Giving Keys - a jewelry company with the mission to help its employees transition out of homelessness - Caitlin Crosby. Mary and Caitlin dive deep into Caitlin’...2020-05-1241 minThe Mary Marantz ShowRelentless: Finding God Even When He Feels (Radio) Silent with Michele CushattHow do you hold onto faith when faith itself seems lost? Does the presence of pain cause you to question the presence of God? If you have ever wrestled these questions, this emotional and powerful episode is here to remind you of the truth that even in your hardest days, you are not alone. In today’s episode, Mary talks with author, podcast host, and three time cancer survivor - Michele Cushatt - as the two dig deep into Michele’s book, Relentless: The Unshakable Presence of a God who Never Leaves. With her signature story...2020-05-071h 03The Mary Marantz ShowLet's Get Real: How to Resist the Pressure to Blend In with Natasha BureDo you find yourself seeking approval from things around you? Things like social media and words of affirmation? If you long to break down this facade of perfection and show up each day as the real and honest you, you are in for a treat with this extra fun, extra special episode! In today’s episode, Mary chats with Natasha Bure- the daughter of Candace Cameron Bure- as the two dive deep into Natasha’s book Let’s Get Real: Living life as an open and honest you and her upcoming movie Home Sweet Home. From singer, model...2020-05-0548 minThe Mary Marantz ShowYour Blue Flame: How to Tap into What Makes You Come Alive with Jen FulwilerAre you caught up in life’s busyness and feel stuck in a rut? Have you ever wondered if it’s even possible to find time to start on a dream when you already feel so overwhelmed by your circumstances? If you want to do more of what makes you come alive in your actual life, then this episode one for the books! In this episode, Mary hosts best-selling author, comedian, and SiriusXM radio host, Jennifer Fulwiler. Known for her wit and straight-forward practical insight, Jen and Mary dig deep into Jen’s brand new book - Your B...2020-04-2359 minThe Mary Marantz ShowI Wrote A Book!: Real Talk On Stepping Away From the Noise and Doing Deep WorkHave you ever found yourself desiring to accomplish a meaningful and personal goal - but your time and mental energy seem divided from so many distractions?! In this special episode, Mary is swapping roles and is the one answering the questions, rather than doing asking. Tune in as Mary invites on her podcast producer, Elizabeth Evans, to ask her all about her book writing process and the unexpected transformation she experienced. The two are diving into what Mary realized after stepping away from social media for 3 months, what to do when we face challenges in taking steps...2020-03-051h 11The Mary Marantz ShowHow to Forgive When An Apology Doesn’t ComeHow do you forgive someone of a deep hurt - when an apology is never actually given? Do we even have to forgive the person? And if we do forgive, do we have to reconcile? If you’re walking around with resentment from a hurtful conversation or action, this episode is for you, friend. Tune in as Mary walks through the first step of forgiveness, how to forgive when an apology isn’t given, overcoming the fear of being hurt again, and why forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation. We’ve all been there – our feelings hurt and minds racing - r...2019-09-1750 min