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The Nitty GrittyEP 37: Keeping it reel- Turn Down the Funk[y] Old TapesEP 37: Keepin’ it Reel-Turn Down the Funk[y] Old TapesIn Ep 37 The Nitty Gritty is talking about old tapes–the thoughts, behaviors, or patterns from our past that taunt our mind and captivate our emotions. Examples of what old tapes may sound like:-blaming self or someone else instead of asking God, “what are you wanting to show me?”-confusion, “I thought I was past this?”-projection- the past replayed in our memory producing shame and reopening wounds-works-based freedom- “What did I fail to do?”2025-06-231h 09The Nitty GrittyEP 36: Food For ThoughtThanks for joining us today on The Nitty Gritty as we walk together toward a healthy, thriving life with Jesus.In EP 36 we share how God has healed us in various ways and what He has shown us as we walk out healthy living for us and our families. In this episode you will:Reframe our perspective to Chase our Creator, not our goals. God is the Great Physician and doctors, naturopaths, supplements, etc are His assistantsReceive tips to make healthier choicesLearn God has d...2025-06-091h 06The Nitty GrittyEP 35: TRUST...The Process- Part 2In The Nitty Gritty Podcast EP 35: TRUST…the process-Part 2, Schell and Danielle pick up the conversation on trust and discuss what it means to trust God, surrender, and apply God's word in the moments that seem so ugly, hidden, and impossible to face. What does it mean to trust God?Trust is not the belief that Jesus is the Savior of the world; its believing He is the Savior of every moment.What is true surrender?Lay it all out there. Be honest with yourself. Be honest with God. Sit and be...2025-05-2834 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 34: TRUST...The Process- Part 1In Ep:34 Trust...The Process Part 1 The Nitty Gritty is flipping the script from "trust the process" to "the process of trusting God". In this episode, you will:- discover the only way to show up as your real, authentic self is preparation with Jesus. - learn Jesus is not just the Savior of the world, He's the Savior of every moment.Scripture:Exodus 4- What ordinary thing (resource) does God (The Source) want to use for His extraordinary?John 4:28- What can we let go of...2025-05-2640 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 33: Delivered-Fun, Feisty, Free, & Favored with Jody DefriesThe Nitty Gritty welcomes Jody Defries--Daughter of the King, wife to 1, mother of 8, and friend to all--as she walks us through how God delivered her from white-knuckling her life. God replaced the intrusive, invasive thoughts with hearing the angels singing, "You are a child of God". Friends, get ready to be blessed. You won't want to miss this one!What is Deliverance? Freedom. Our soul is like a suitcase. We acquire "dirty socks" that end up hidden in different compartments. Whether sins we've done or sins against us, we have soul...2025-05-0657 minThe Nitty GrittySeason 3 Finalé: Look Up-SelahJoin Schell and Danielle in The Nitty Gritty Season 3 Finale: Look Up-Selah
As we remember to ask,
What does God have for me right now, in this moment?
What does God’s Word say about my real life experiences?
How is the Holy Spirit activated through my circumstances?
In this episode you will:
Discover the connection between grief, healing, forgiveness and joy.
Choose victory by the means of forgiving ourself because Jesus has already forgiven us.
Unveil the deep rooted lies that prevent us from seeing God’s love...2024-12-301h 27The Nitty GrittyEP 31: You're Forgiven. But, do I forgive you?- Guest Erica LopezThe Nitty Gritty welcomes guest Erica Lopez as she shares how God rescued her from the pain of abuse, identity confusion, and addiction. Join us in this super relatable episode as we hear Erica's heart wrenching testimony that will fill you with hope, comfort, freedom and practical application to living a life in relationship with Jesus.
Scripture by topic:
Marriage- 1 Corinthians 7:9
Calling- Jeremiah 1
Rebuild foundations-Nehemiah 1
Obedience-listening to the Spirit-Galatians 5:25
Praying over one another-1 Peter
Forgiveness, love a lover that is loved by other lovers-Hosea 3
Kindness Leads us to repentance-Romans 2:4
Wait on the Lord-Psalm 27:13-14
2024-12-201h 37The Nitty GrittyEp 30: Clay Jars From Dust- with Guest Lauren FisherEpisode 30: Clay Jars from Dust
*sensitive content may not be suitable for young listeners
We welcome Lauren Fisher on the Nitty Gritty as she shares how her life disciplines to "be ready. stay ready," held her steady when her life crumbled around her. Get ready to enter into a place of rest as she shares the wisdom God poured into her in the midst of trauma and grief.
Scriptures by topic:
God hates divorce
Malachi 2:16
Consecration
Exodus 29:35
Search my heart
Psalm 139:23...2024-11-181h 18The Nitty GrittyEp 29: The Simple—Not Easy—Answer with Guest Sarah ReddingThe Simple—Not Easy—Answer
Join our conversation with the lovely Sarah Redding. She invites us into her story of divorce and shares how God used this pain to reshape her identity by guiding her through His Word by His Spirit.
*Some of this content may not be suitable for young audiences.
In this episode you will:
Walk away from the fear of people’s acceptance and into the freedom of embracing God’s instructions.
Surrender the need of curated prayers and cry out to the Lord in your pain.
Redefine your ide...2024-11-051h 39The Nitty GrittyEp 28: Blooming Through the Thorns-Guest Dana JohnsonSchell & Danielle welcome guest Dana Johnson as she shares how God directed her steps after the loss of her husband when he tragically took his own life. We welcome you on this journey of joy, healing, compassion, and Blooming Through the Thorns.
Dana shares how:
God released her from white-knuckling her life and moved her into the freedom of discovering joy in her true identity as the "Daughter of the King".
It's ok to be mad. It's ok to be disappointed.
She encourages her daughter through the same struggles she faces.
Our Father in Heaven is...2024-10-211h 13The Nitty GrittyEp 27 : Finding Hope in the Unseen-Guest Testimony-Rose-Some of the contents of this testimony may not be suitable for young listeners.
-Sensitive topics are discussed that may trigger some intense feelings. We invite you at any point to pause this episode and revisit when it feels safe for you to continue listening.
Schell & Danielle welcome Rose as she invites us into her story of grief over the loss of her daughter. Rose shares her process walking arm and arm with Jesus through grief and how God strengthened and comforted her in it. Whether you or a loved one is suffering, struggling with mental health...2024-10-071h 12The Nitty GrittyEp 26: Building Bridges at the CrossroadsToday Schell and Danielle invite you into a conversation about conversations. Every day we have "Crucial" Conversations". Join us as we discover healthy tools to communicate clearly and fight well in our relationships.
Crucial conversation: a crossroads or defining moment with a given topic. Having a crucial conversation guided by the Holy Spirit builds the bridge between you and the other person who feel worlds apart in your perspectives. When we feel divided, God can use these conversations to bring freedom.
Biblical references by topic:
Paul and Barnabus parting ways- Acts 15
Paul and Barnabus...2024-09-2355 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 25: Good Grief! Good God!- Jesus in the here & nowJoin Schell & Danielle in Season 3 as we discuss Jesus in the here and now.
What does it look like to grieve, be angry, experience sadness and joy, hope, or the myriad of emotions God's way?
What does it look like to draw closer to Jesus and those walking with Him as we experience these hard circumstances?
What does God's Way say about how we feel?
Hint: How we feel is not who we are.
What happens in the middle space between acknowledgment and moving forward?
Scripture
Hebrews 13:8...2024-09-091h 08The Nitty GrittyEp 24: Step Out & Grab Your FreedomOn this episode of The Nitty Gritty, Danielle Kazarian encourages us that the best way to stop feeling out of control is actually giving up our need for it.
Have you ever had some unexpected circumstances unravel your world? What is the most powerfully seductive voice in that moment?
Revival-wholeness-a restoration to health
Key Scripture:
Ezra 9
"...that God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage. For we are slaves; yet in our bondage our God has not forsaken us, but has extended lovingkindness to us...to give u...2024-08-1531 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 23: The big STOOP- Compassion-First time the Bible talks about Gods character is in EXODUS 34:6NLT “The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, “Yahweh! The Lord! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness. “ This is His debut of his character, and he chooses compassion first!
-John 8:1-11- ADULTEROUS WOMAN
-Ezekiel 33:11-TPT ”“Say to them, ‘As surely as I, Lord Yahweh, exist—I take no delight in the death of the wicked, but I delight in seeing them turn from their ways so they can live. So, repent and...2024-07-1154 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 22: Spiritual Discipline-SabbathJoin Schell and Danielle as they wrap up season two of The Nitty Gritty Podcast-discussing the spiritual discipline-Sabbath.
Key Scriptures:
Hebrews 4:6-7 TPT
“Those who first heard the good news of deliverance failed to enter into that realm of faith’s rest because of their unbelieving hearts. Yet the fact remains that we still have the opportunity to enter into the faith-rest life and experience the fulfillment of the promise! For God still has ordained a day for us to enter into called “Today.” For it was long afterwards that God repeated it in David’s words, “If only today...2024-05-3057 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 21: Not Holy- Wholly HisJoin Schell & Danielle as they discuss the Spiritual Discipline that is commanded many times by Jesus-Prayer. Good News: You can pray confidently because Prayer is NOT about YOU. Prayer is communion with your Creator.
Scriptures Mentioned:
Matthew 7:24-29- Prayer is a command, Jesus says, "put into practice".
Matthew 12:34- "...For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (NKJV)"
1 Peter 5:7- "Cast your cares on Him..."
Matthew 6:9-13 NIV-
9 “This, then, is how you should pray:
“‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your nam...2024-05-161h 08The Nitty GrittyEp 20: Pride 2-Inside OutJoin Schell and Danielle as they continue the discussion with guest co-host Cole Williams in Pride Part 2. They explore God's word and uncover that if we know how much love God has for us, we won't operate out of insecurities, trying to be better, comparison__the place that desires to be affirmed.
Scripture:
Ephesians 5:22- "Wives, be willing to serve your husbands the same as the Lord. (ERV)
Mark 7:20- "And He was saying, “That which proceeds out of the man, that is what defiles the man. (NASB)
Romans 12:2-32- "And do not be conformed to th...2024-05-0243 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 19: Pride Pt 1-Me, I, Me-O-MyJoin Schell and Danielle as they welcome guest co-host, Cole Williams. In this episode we discuss the faces of pride and the simple ways we can shut the voices off that want to puff us up or tear us down.
Cole's ministry Word for words: "seeing words in 3-D"__defining words God's way for a deeper understanding
P-ersonally
R-esisting
I-dentity
D-epending on
E-ternity
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P-ersistently
R-idiculing
I-dentity
D-ue to
E-mptiness
The highest place of pride you can be is shame. It's tel...2024-04-1854 minThe Nitty GrittyBONUS: Ep 18-Protection Through Prayer (Ephesians 6:13-18)Join Schell and Danielle as they activate the Armor of God teaching us to pray Ephesians 6:13-18:
13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 A...2024-04-0415 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 18: Spiritual Discipline: WarfareJoin Schell and Danielle as they explore what scripture has to say about spiritual warfare and discuss how do I know if it's a battle or just hard circumstances?
Key Scripture:
Ephesians 6:10
10-For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.
Terms:
See Strong's Concordance via BibleHub.com for further study of these terms that were mentioned
Pale-to wrestling, generally fight
Flesh-our physical body or human nature (physically or mor...2024-04-041h 08The Nitty GrittyEP 17: Disciplines: The Greatest Treasure-God's WordThe Nitty Gritty welcomes guest Milena Kazarian-Keers as she imparts wisdom and practical application to sitting at Jesus' feet through The Bible- God's Holy Word.
Quotable Moments:
"[Reading God's Word] is an ever-growing faith journey. It does not have to look perfect." -Milena
"God is able, I just need to be avail-able." -Danielle
Scripture References:
Life of Peter
Got Questions
Bible Study Tools
Christianity.com
Story of Joshua
1st mention- Exodus 17
With Moses- Deuteronomy 31:1–8; 34:9
with spies- Joshua 2:1-24
leading into promised land Joshua 5...2024-02-291h 09The Nitty GrittyEP 16: Disciplines-Reading God's Word-Try it!In Episode 16 Schell and Danielle challenge you to ask the question, "How is reading God's Word, The Bible, going to change my life?" Join them as they discuss the power behind the Spiritual Discipline- Reading God's Word.
3 ways to approach God's Word:
read-open scripture, ask Holy Spirit what He wants to show you
study-context, author, history, theme, original language, audience, original message, commentary, personal application-merging intellect with spiritual
meditate-"Jesus wash over me", head to heart to embodiment, memorization, contemplation, application
The first thing we do in all three is invite the...2024-02-151h 16The Nitty GrittyEP 15: How Do I Talk to My Kids About Fasting?In this episode, Schell and Danielle answer the question "How do I talk to my kids about fasting?"
Luke 5:34- feasting with the bridegroom
What's the point? Anticipate excitement of being in God's presence.
If it doesn't make sense, still explain the Biblical reason and one day the layering will make sense.
Keep it simple:
Jesus said it. Jesus did it. This is what we're going to do.
Role-Play possible temptations that may arise during fast.
Normalize that it's hard. Use that as discipleship opportunity even if they don't want to do it.
Be mindful of n...2024-02-0224 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 14: Prayer for Fasting- Well-Watered GardenKey Scripture
Isaiah 58:5-12 NIV
5 Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for people to humble themselves?Is it only for bowing one’s head like a reed and for lying in sackcloth and ashes?Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the Lord?
6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?7 Is it not to share...2024-02-0129 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 13: Disciplines-Fasting-From? For? FREEDOM!Fasting-Jesus did it, so should we.
Fasting for Spiritual is NOT the same and for Physical. While both have health benefits, there IS a difference. Listen in as Schell and Danielle discuss the purpose, benefits, and Biblical command to this Spiritual Discipline.
Heightened awareness-When you seek the thing you’re focused on, you see it more.
Selective Attention- The processes that allow an individual to select and focus on particular input for further processing while simultaneously suppressing irrelevant or distracting information. -National Library of Medicine
Key Verse Isaiah 58:5 NASB
Scr...2024-01-3052 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 12: Disciplines-Becoming Who "I Am" Says I amSpiritual Disciplines vs Life Disciplines
Life Disciplines- Life things you need to do to make other things happen
Spiritual Disciplines- Living out the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)
Prayer
Fasting
Reading the Word-inviting the Holy Spirit into the process
Reflection:
What choices do I need to make to direct myself and my family back to Jesus?
What are the things that hold me back from who God says I am?
What is wrong with the idea, "I need to embrace and love who I am"?
2024-01-2251 minThe Nitty GrittyBONUS: Disciplines Ep12 (Praying scripture)-Training with purpose for a purposeDiscipline: We train with purpose for a purpose
"Isn’t it obvious that all runners on the racetrack keep on running to win, but only one receives the victor’s prize? Yet each one of you must run the race to be victorious. A true athlete will be disciplined in every respect, practicing constant self-control in order to win a laurel wreath that quickly withers. But we run our race to win a victor’s crown that will last forever. For that reason, I don’t run just for exercise or box like one throwing aimless punches, but I tr...2024-01-2213 minThe Nitty GrittyComing Soon on Season 2: What You Can ExpectThe Nitty Gritty is coming back very soon with new episodes filled with how to apply God's Truth and perspective to the important aspects and practical details of everyday life.
You're in for a treat as Schell and Danielle discuss tensions like, "When the world says, 'I'm perfect as I am' or 'I need to change everything', what does God say about me?"; "What do I want to grow this year?"; "Do I even need to grow? What's the point?" "What's the condition of my heart?"; and "What in the world is a spiritual...2024-01-0902 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 11: Perspective PT 2- Recalibrating our Upside-down, & Turned-around ThinkingIn Part 2 of our final episode of Season 1, we continue our conversation on seeing our circumstances God's way; discovering how praise can change how we see things.
We share how the Holy Spirit has given us the beautiful gift of perspective shift in circumstances that have felt impossible. We believe Jesus has the same blessing for you as you go into Christmas and the New Year. We pray this episode brings you the joy, freedom, and hope you need to recalibrate your lens and take steps toward the healing you desire.
Testimonies of a recalibrated lens:
2023-12-2131 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 10: Perspective PT 1-Beyond the Web
Perspective Part 1- Beyond the Web
Guest Co-host: Damara Honorat
In Part 1 of our final episode to Season 1, we learn to ask God, "Why is this here?"
Testimonies of a changed perspective:
Damara: “His magnificence is so much greater than all these tiny things that get us all worked up, anxious, and out of control.”
Schell: "It's ok if one moment you're on the mountain top and the next moment you're in the valley--that is life."
Danielle: “God is saying, “I am here in the moment with you. Don’t try to fix it...2023-12-2145 minThe Nitty GrittyEp 9: What about me- The tensions we face when our convictions are different than "theirs."You asked. We answered.
Listener request: "What about me? What about those of us in the middle who didn't start out walking with Jesus? What do I do if there's new habits to create? What do I do with the "time lost"? Is it ok to hold someone to my own convictions that may not be specifically in The Bible-God's Word.
Yes, there is scripture that says not to judge. In this "listener request" episode we are so thrilled to be talking about how many Christians feel stuck in the middle of freedom and theology. 2023-12-121h 08The Nitty GrittyEp 8: Praying through scriptureJoin us in a time of "Lectio Divina" where we let go of our own agendas and open ourselves to what God is saying to us through scripture, His Word. Learn how to pray these promises over yourself, your family, your community, and your circumstances.
Source:
The Lectio Course- For additional info on Lectio Divina
Scripture:
Prayer- Psalm 1:3 NASB1995- "He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers."
2023-11-2042 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 7: Mental health Pt 3Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. So join us in this safe space, while we further discuss what this looks like for many individiuals.
2023-11-1047 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 6: Mental health Pt 2Mental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. So join us in this safe space, while we further discuss what this looks like for many individiuals.
2023-11-0351 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 5: Mental Health PT 1- The UnravelingMental health is something we are very passionate about. We have both struggled with and are still navigating this topic. We are not experts, but we want to invite you into a safe space to discuss this topic, which can understandably be very difficult. Mental health affects all of us, it's real, we just may not understand it, and it looks different for many individuals- hormonal, chemical, spiritual.
How do we walk with Jesus when it's all crashing down?
We address our fears, feeling alone, lies from our spiritual...2023-10-3045 minThe Nitty GrittyPSA!WE LOVE OUR GRITTY COMMUNITY!2023-10-2801 minThe Nitty GrittyBONUS: HOPE (Ep 4 follow up prayer)Discover how to pray scriptures over yourself and anyone. We take you through Psalms 40 Lectio Divina style (see notes below), and see how God's Word is not meant to support our perspective; it's meant to change our perspective.
Scripture:
Psalm 40:1-5NIV
1 I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
3 He put a new song in my...2023-10-2319 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 4: Got HOPE?- The God of the Impossible and the God of PossibilityIn what or who you put your hope, plays a significant role in your life and even effects those around you? Let's find where we've left our hope, pick it up and put it in the right place!
Praying specifics for you family. Authority through Jesus Christ.
Scripture:
Psalms 118:24 NASB1995 "This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Matthew 6:9-13 "...thy kingdom come, thy will be done..."
Hebrews 11:1 CJB "Trusting is being confident of what we hope for, convinced abut...2023-10-1732 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 3: My kid is lying... now what?Are you toggling between grace and discipline? Let's get practical. Join the conversation for steps to affirm, praise, reward, and follow-through with consequences.
How do we address when our children lie and correct them without withering their spirit, speaking shame, or giving them the identity as a "liar"?
What voices will they hear when they're 20?
Consistency, Consistency, Consistency (repeat)
Honest communication with our children is not co-dependency
Responding vs. Reacting
Building Godly Character
In order to truly love someone else, we must first understand God loves us.
I am a child of God. I am...2023-10-0341 minThe Nitty GrittyEP 2: Identity- "Hello, My Name is Miss Understood."Grab your scuba gear and get ready to explore with us the beautiful adventure through God's word as we as the following questions-
We are God's children, but what in the world does that mean?
What is your identity wrapped up in? How do you differentiate between identity, calling, purpose?
Is spiritual warfare too spiritual?
How do I access the closeness of Jesus?
Scripture:
Proverbs 18:21 NASB1995- "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat it's fruit."
2023-09-1054 min
The Nitty GrittyEP 1: The "why?"- Building Your LifeSchell Peterson and Danielle Kazarian introduce you to their new show and give you a taste of the raw, "nitty gritty" details they will discuss. Today's episode invites you into their family life and how the things that break their heart are what motivate them to love the world for Jesus.
Some questions explored-
What does it look like to build your life on Jesus? How do you actually walk WITH Him as you wrestle with the hard, the uncertain, and the unknown?
Scripture:
Proverbs 14:1...2023-08-2441 min