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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonWhen Grief Hits: Faith, Ballroom Dancing & Healing After Loss | Jerry Woodbridge (Part 1)In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, I sit down with grief educator and author Jerry Woodbridge to talk about what healing really looks like after the loss of a spouse.After her husband passed away, Jerry did something unexpected… she took up ballroom dancing.What began as movement became ministry.We talk about:• How grief can leave you feeling out of control• Why rage often shows up in adults and children• Psalm 68:4–5 — God as Father to the fatherless• Deuteronomy 10:18 — God defending the vulnerable• How children grieve differently (and how we sometimes miss it)• Why trauma can emotionally “freeze” someone at the age of loss• Simp...
2026-02-2626 min
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonIdentity in Christ: Why You’re Still Struggling (And How Truth Sets You Free) | Cameron GarnerWhat if the reason you’re struggling isn’t spiritual attack — but misplaced identity?In this powerful episode of Grit & Grace Podcast, Cameron Garner joins Tonya Bruton to unpack what it really means to live from your identity in Christ. Too often in the church, identity is taught intellectually — but not lived practically. The result? Believers who know truth… but don’t walk in freedom.Cameron challenges common Christian assumptions about spiritual warfare, dominion, and deliverance, reminding us that truth — not experience — is what sets us free.In this conversation, we cover:• Why spiritual attack is not proof you’re in God’s will• Th...
2026-02-2134 min
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonGrace Over Grind: Rest, Renewal, and Hearing God Without GuiltWhen was the last time you truly rested — without guilt?In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, we talk about choosing grace over grind, learning how to rest the way God intended, and creating space to receive what I call a divine reset, divine recharge, and divine download.This is a Christian mental health and recovery conversation for anyone who is tired, overwhelmed, burned out, or quietly wondering if slowing down means they’re failing. Spoiler: it doesn’t.God commands rest — not as punishment, but as protection. In this epi...
2026-02-1454 min
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonGrace for Motherhood | Faith, Loss, Mental Health & God’s Sufficient GraceMotherhood is sacred — and it is also complicated.In this deeply personal episode of Grit & Grace Podcast, I open my heart and invite listeners into a conversation shaped by decades of motherhood, loss, faith, and God’s sustaining grace.For 33 years, I raised children in my home. I am the mother of seven living children and one precious baby in heaven, who passed away at three months old on Mother’s Day in 1997. I also raised children with chronic illness, navigated years as a young and often single mother with little support, and carried the weight...
2026-02-0230 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFaith and Resilience: Your January Mental Health Toolkit with Tonya Bruton and Julie RebboahIn this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, Tonya shares a specially curated January Mental Health Toolkit, offering practical strategies and insights to help you navigate the winter blues and maintain your mental wellness. Then, join host Tonya Bruton and special guest Julie Rebboah as they explore the themes of faith and resilience. Discover how Julie’s personal journey of overcoming trauma and adversity can inspire you to find your own strength.In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Practical tips for maintaining mental health during the winter months. How to use faith-based tools and practical resources for emotional well-being.Juli...
2026-01-2931 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonRecovery Programs Aren’t One-Size-Fits-AllRecovery programs can save lives — but only when they honor the whole person.In this episode of Grit & Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, we explore recovery programs through the lens of faith, mental health, trauma, and personal dignity. Not every recovery path fits every person, and healing should never require you to lose yourself in order to belong.Tonya breaks down different recovery options, including 12-step programs, SMART Recovery, mindfulness and yoga-based recovery, and faith-centered approaches. She also discusses why some programs help people heal while others leave them feeling ashamed, silenced, or stuck in survival mode.This episode is...
2026-01-2219 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonUnderstanding D.I.D. and Inner HealingThis episode focuses on the mental health journey. Today we're discussing DID. We'll go over some definitions, and I'll introduce you to my favorite author Rory. I'll go over relational implications, trauma bonding, access barriers and provide helpful resources for more information on the topic. Thank you for listening today. Please like, subscribe and share with a friend if it resonates with you. I welcome your comments!#podcast #mentalhealth #did
2026-01-0118 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonUnderstanding DID & Inner HealingIn 2022, psychiatrists diagnosed me with DID or Disassociative Identity Disorder. I haven't spoken of it publicly until now. In this episode, you'll learn what DID is, some key terms and how I live with this disorder. You'll also get to meet my favorite alter Rory. I hope you find it helpful. Please reach out anytime by leaving a comment. Don't forget to subscribe!#DID #mentalhealth #disassoiativeidentitydisorder
2026-01-0118 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonStep 12 Living Out Your PurposeIn this episode of Grit and Grace, Tonya Bruton closes out Recovery Month with a powerful reflection on Step 12: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” Tonya unpacks what it means to live in purpose by serving others, carrying the message of hope, and remembering that recovery is ongoing. Through personal reflections from the Prayze Factor Awards and her own journey, she reminds us that service is both a responsibility and a privilege—and that we keep what we hav...
2025-09-251h 00Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonCooking Up Redemption: From Bars to Jars with Joe Gallagher Jr.Joe Gallagher Jr. is living proof that rock bottom can be the foundation for something beautiful. As the founder of Apastioli and author of From Bars to Jars, he turned years of addiction and jail tie ito a life of purpose and impact. His sobriety story is raw and redemptive. From street fights to recovery meetings, he built a thriving Italian food brand now stocked on grocery shelves across the Southeast. Faith, community, and honest storytelling is his foundation. Welcome to a hopeful, real conversation to remind you that freedom is possible and transformation is real. #recovery #podcast #faith
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFrom Kingism to the Kingdom: Transformative Grace with Luis Colon JrLuis Colón is a former gang member (founding member of the Latin Kings) who came to know Christ while incarcerated. By the grace of God, he was released in March 2024 after serving 14 years of what was originally a 28-year sentence. Since then, Luis has devoted himself to sharing how Jesus has transformed his life and encouraging others with the hope he's found in Him. A real, raw story of transformation, grace and recovery in the face of insurmountable obstacles. Luis's captivating story can be found in his griping book R.I.C.O Acts: From Kingism to the K...
2025-09-0700 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonSpiritual Transformation and the Kingdom Perspective with Cameron GarnerHaving a kingdom mindset, cultivating your spiritual gifts and power evangelism are just a few of the topics covered in this newest episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton and guest Minister and Author Cameron Garner. Cameron is author of The Kingdom Perspective: Out of Adam and Into Christ, traveling minister and is the founder of the Royal Identity Outreach Training (R.I.O.T.) School. He trains leaders, ministers and those hungry for more in their Christian walk. His expertise is in teaching believers their Identity in Christ, power evangelism, mind renewal, living in freedom and...
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonPraise, Worship & MusicA discussion on the power of praise to transform our lives. God is worthy of all our praise. We worship Him for who He is in our lives and to use praise as a weapon in spiritual warfare. Join my guest Benjamin and myself as we share how music, praise and worship can benefit and impact our faith walk. Benjamin Bruton is a minister or the gospel and music. He has a ministry and YouTube channel called Lighthouse of Grace Ministries. He plans to attend theology school to study theology, philosophy and biblical counseling. #podcast #praiseandworship
2025-07-3159 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Cagefree Christian - House Church with Glen NewmanJoin my guest Glen Newman and I as we break down the why's of how we do church and the concepts laid out in his book The Cagefree Christian. We discuss the differences and similarities between home church or organic church and the institutional church models. #faith #church #podcast
2025-07-1700 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFreedom in ChristAs we remember to celebrate our independence as a nation, join me as we delve into the true meaning of freedom, the ways Christ brings us into freedom - that freedom of the soul. #jesus #bible #podcast #faith #freedom
2025-07-0359 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFully Persuaded with Devera AlldayMy guest Devera Allday is here to share the revelation God gave her on the "exchanged life" and highlights the benefits of reading and speaking God's Word. All of this is found in her devotional book Fully Persuaded available on amazon.com https://a.co/d/9FxOFQn https://www.facebook.com/share/1527jpFdji/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.skool.com/kingdom-identity-fellowship-4563/about?ref=b907459a9f2a4d39aad54177ba52b27ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=jHzjGrvlApshttps://www.alldaydigitalgrowth.com/#bible #podcast #christianpodcast
2025-06-2054 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonTreston Don's Testimony & MinistryJoin me as we kick off Summer Season 2, a bi-weekly podcast. Today my guest is Treston Don. We discuss salvation, abiding in Christ and the ministry God is birthing in him. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to be updated as more episodes are released and SHARE with a friend if you find this episode blesses you.
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonBlooming Where You're Broken: Spring Cleaning for the Spirit with Tonya BrutonJoin me as we welcome in this Spring season with the Word of God. Let's let Holy Spirit clean out our clutter and show us how to walk in newness of life as God's new creation in Christ. #Spring #Bible #Christian #Podcast
2025-04-251h 00Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonA Heart to Know God with Dennis McClung from @grace_path Dennis McClung is the founder of Grace Path, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel through creative content, discipleship, and outreach. In this episode, the overarching biblical theme is hope. The key scripture is Jeremiah 24:4. Even in exile, there remains a path for spiritual renewal and reconciliation with God.After losing everything and becoming homeless, Dennis encountered the life-changing love of Jesus. In a shelter, the Holy Spirit revealed his calling to start a podcast, write books, and produce media to advance God’s Kingdom. In 2024, he launched Grace Path in obedience to that vision. Today, the ministry re...
2025-04-2548 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonA Heart to Know God with Dennis McClung from Grace PathDennis McClung is the founder of Grace Path, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel through creative content, discipleship, and outreach.
In this episode, the overarching biblical theme is hope. The key scripture is Jeremiah 24:4. Even in exile, there remains a path for spiritual renewal and reconciliation with God.
After losing everything and becoming homeless, Dennis encountered the life-changing love of Jesus. In a shelter, the Holy Spirit revealed his calling to start a podcast, write books, and produce media to advance God’s Kingdom. In 2024, he launched Grace Path in obedience to that vision. Today, the ministry reaches be...
2025-04-1248 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFrom the Wilderness to the Narrow Path with guest Chastity DawnIn this 30th episode of Season 2 of the Grit and Grace Podcast, my guest Chastity Dawn discusses her book From the Wilderness to the Narrow Path available on Amazon and www.chastitydawn.com. We also spend a lot of time on the supremacy of God of God's Word and true discipleship, pursuing closeness to God and the institutional church. #podcast #christianpodcast #ekklesia #faith #organicchurch #bible #biblestudy #christianpodcasters #book #author
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2025-04-0400 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonWomen's History Month Special EpisodeCome along with me as we highlight women's contributions to the faith during Women's History Month. We will cover female heroes of the Bible, New Testament female ministers, some women in modern church history and we cover Jesus's view of women in this latest episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast.#womenshistorymonth #podcast #bible #christianpodcast
2025-03-2723 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonHealing Through Stories with Barbara LaneIn this episode with one of my top 5 favorite guests Barbara Lane tells the incredibly moving true story of 11 children given up to the foster system where they endured all sorts of abuse and neglect and Barbara's journey to finding not some but all of her lost siblings to be reunited again. I was so moved by this endearing narrative to tears as Barbara recounts the way God brought all the siblings together to tell their stories to Barbara who would later author them all in her book Broken Water, available on Amazon and Barbaralane.info. Rev. Barbara Lane...
2025-03-2000 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonAttitude of Gratitude, Even in Difficult Times with LaSeana AndrewsLaSeana Andrews, author of Thankful Hannah, joins me in a lively chat on the topic of Having an Attitude of Gratitude, Even in Difficult Times. We talk about the importance of getting into the Word and more on this new episode of Grit and Grace Podcast. Also, stay tuned for the all new Show After the Show.
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2025-03-1549 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFriendship in Recovery with Tonya BrutonJoin me as I break down the basics and benefits of friendships in recovery. A topic submitted by a TikTok follower, friends play a crucial role in our lives and in our recovery journeys. Whether you're in recovery from addiction or living with mental issues, friends can bring you down or benefit your healing and faith walk greatly. In this episode, we cover toxic friendships, establishing healthy boundaries, cultivating godly ties, being good friends, practical tips for making friends, and I even through a quiz in the middle for fun. Let's be grateful for the friends who support us, be...
2025-03-0847 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFinding Grace After Loss with Nichole HaugenJoin my guest Nicole and I as she shares some practical and faith-filled insights on how she navigated through grief and loss when two loved ones passed and time revealed a close betrayal in her life. Nichole Haugen is a wife, mom to six daughters, nurse, and grief coach. She spent over 10 years as a hospice nurse, helping families through hard times. Nichole knows a lot about grief, both from her job and her own life. In 2019, her dad passed away after a long fight with cancer, and just four months later, her mom died suddenly in a winter...
2025-02-2700 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonBiblical Church Contd with David Doty, Mike McInerney and Tonya Bruton #podcast #churchThis week on Grit and Grace Podcast, Pastor & Host of the @BibleInOrder Podcast David Doty joins Pastor, Counselor & Author @PastorMikmac Mike McInerney of Mike McInerney Ministries, Inc. and I as we continue our conversation uncovering Biblical Church & the true meaning of #Ekklesia. David Doty is a pastor, lover of the Bible, and host of the Bible In Order podcast found at www.bibleinorder.com, which is an 8 minute daily devotion and application based on the chronological Bible reading plan. He and his wife Heather live in SW Florida with their 4 youngest children and are building businesses to fund the Kingdom of G...
2025-02-1553 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Living Body: Understanding Organic Church & The True EkklessiaIn this second episode of what is becoming a 4-part series on Unchurching, I expound on the differences and similarities of the institutional church model and an organic church community. In this study, I break down the basic tenants of each, how they each function differently and yet we are all part of the one body of Christ. #church #christianity #faith #podcast #organicchurch #unchurching
2025-02-0626 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe True Ecclesia with Mike McInerneyJoin Mike and I as we discuss the True Ekklesia or Organic Church. #podcast #church
2025-01-3151 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonNavigating Caregiver Grief and Fatigue: Practical Insights with Melissa MillerWith 15 years experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in long-term care facilities, Melissa is passionate about helping entrepreneurs who are caring for chronically ill loved ones. She hosts the Caregiving & Entrepreneurship Reimagined Podcast and is creator/owner of https://www.caregivingentrepreneurshipreimagined.com.
2025-01-2629 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Basics of Spiritual Warfare a Bible study with Tonya Bruton
Join me for this week's Bible study, "The Basics of Spiritual Warfare." In this study, we'll cover lots of scripture, define what spiritual is and isn't, the truths and myths surrounding the topic of spiritual warfare and strategies for standing our ground in Christ.
2025-01-1748 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonJennifer Covello with Elevate the DayJoin Jennifer and I as she shares her personal testimony which involves a special experience with Jesus. We discuss her books Finding God, Finding Me: A Mom's Journey from the Pit to Peace, Elevate the Day Devotional as well as her podcast Elevate the Day Podcast. We also cover the importance of digging deep into God's Word.
Jennifer Covello is a speaker, award-winning author and marketing and business strategist. She founded Elevate The Day® Ministries in 2017 with a vision to share inspiring, faith-filled messages about how a relationship with Jesus can heal your heart and heal your life.
She i...
2025-01-0936 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonHow To Avoid Spiritually Bypassing Suffering with Mike McInerney
Mike McInerney is my special returning guest and Station Manager at www.truthseekertexasradio.com. Mike is a Pastor, runs a benevolence ministry, runs the Safe Place in Decatur, TX where he operates as a biblical counselor. Mike has also authored several books and many articles that can be found on his website mikemc.org. "Spiritual bypassing" refers to the act of using spiritual beliefs or practices to avoid confronting and dealing with unresolved emotional issues, psychological wounds, or personal challenges, essentially using spirituality as a way to sidestep difficult feelings rather than working through them healthily; it's considered a...
2025-01-031h 03Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonRedemption and Restoration with Richard LynchTHIS WEEK ON Grit & Grace Podcast, "Redemption and Restoration" with my special guest Richard Lynch.
Richard is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). He is a certified advanced grief counseling specialist, EMDR certified practitioner, a a QPR instructor (suicide prevention). Currently Richard is the AD of Programming in a 328 bed Department of Corrections substance abuse program. There he oversees the program and is also the clinical supervisor for their counselors. He operates a small private practice doing grief counseling with parents who have lost children to overdoses. Richard is also a lay minister and have operated “Spread the Wo...
2024-12-1257 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonDeepening Our Relationship with God with Mae Renfroe
Join Mae Renfroe and myself as we discuss motherhood and parenting, homeschooling, her faith in God, and her story of losing their 14-year old son in a 4-wheeler accident and how the hope of God has kept her going ever since. She has a book on her story called Holding on to Hope available on Amazon.
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A wife & mother to 10, Mae Renfroe is passionate about bringing women to a closer & more intimate relationship with God, and encouraging those that have gone through difficult things in life with the hope & love of God's word. From her own experience with...
2024-12-0542 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Beauty of His HolinessA Bible study on the holiness of God.
2024-11-2933 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonKnowing & Trusting God After Trauma with Taryn MarchenaThis week on Grit and Grace Podcast, we're going to ask ourselves, Do I really trust God after what happened to me? We'll take an honest look at faith after trauma.
Taryn Marchena is my guest this week. She has lived experiences of broken trust, betrayal, trauma, and grappling with forgiveness and faith. The Lord led her to grapple with the story of Hagar in scripture which resurfaced past trauma and began a journey toward freedom and true understanding of His character.
Taryn is a community activator, teacher and elder at her church and business owner. She reconnects you to...
2024-11-2147 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonJason Tuttle Special Needs Grief from a Father's POVJason Tuttle is a father of 2 kids with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities who lost his 15 year old special needs son suddenly and unexpectedly on 01/28/22. He has a compelling story to help show triumph over adversity in the special needs life over the last 18 years as well as on this lifelong grief journey that he is now on. Jason created a Facebook blog on grief called, Letters To Zachary, where he shares his raw, unfiltered, transparent, non-sugar coated emotions from a father's/male's perspective. This page started the day that he lost his son. It chronicles the utter devastation...
2024-11-1455 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonSenior Year and the Path to Ministry with Benjamin Bruton and Special Guest Joshua BrutonBenjamin Bruton is my son and a former guest, co-host and host of the Grit and Grace Podcast. A Senior in high school, he joins us today to reflect on his years up to now and share how he feels God is calling him and other young people to pursue pastoral ministry. My husband Joshua surprised us by joining in this casual conversation and meaty Bible study on famous biblical characters such as Samuel, David and Jeremiah. How old were they when they heard God's call? And how did they respond to that call and more on this engaging...
2024-11-0852 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonRebuilding Your Identity After a Traumatic Event with Gillian Moore
Gillian Moore is a faith & mindset coach who specializes in faith and grief. She is a Christian support guide for grieving women. In this episode, she reveals how her own journey through grief and faith affected her mental health.
2024-10-3132 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonComplex Trauma and Faith with Tabitha Westbrook
Join us in a conversation on the intersections of complex trauma and faith. As a person living with Complex PTSD, I found this discussion both helpful and inspiring. Tabitha explains what trauma and complex trauma are and gives practical tools to help us navigate the processing of our traumas with our faith still in tact or maybe even brand new. Tabitha believes we comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. (AND I LOVE THIS ABOUT HER👉), She does not minimize, nor does she spiritually, bypass suffering. It's going to be a great conversation.
2024-10-171h 04Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonNavigating Grief with Lauren PriorLauren lost her first husband just three days before giving birth to their child. Join us as she discusses the transformation in her faith and how she navigated through her grief during that process. This is a very enriching conversation about the depths in our faith God will take us to.
2024-10-0343 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonSword of the Spirit
Taking from our key scripture in Ephesians 6:17, we delve into a study on the power of speaking God's word.
#podcast #faith #God #christian #bible #jesus
2024-09-2732 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton"God of the Hills and the Valleys" with Catherine Cowell a #podcast
Join me and Catherine as we discuss how God walks closely by us in the good times and bad. Catherine and her first husband navigated church trauma and hurts then adopted two boys. Later on, Catherine went through a divorce and remarriage. I'm excited for you to hear Catherine tell her emotional and inspiring story of Grit and Grace.
2024-09-191h 00Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonS2 E P7 "7 Gifts from God" with Tonya BrutonJoin as we delve deep into God's word. Together, we will see that God generously bestows many gifts to us, the most precious being salvation. We'll navigate through that process, seeing that God and only God does the giving, the complete work. He has given us everything that pertains to life and godliness. #podcast #faith #god #bible #gift #jesus #christian #faithbased #grace #salvation #repentance #hope #romans #teaching
2024-09-1254 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonEpisode 6, Part 2 Interview with Ricky D Sluder #healing #miracle #Jesus #overcomers#podcastIn part 2 of our conversation, Ricky talks about how he navigated through his daughter's illness, saw a miracle, was called to ministry and more.....
2024-09-051h 04Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonEP5 Part 1 Interview with Ricky D SluderRicky bravely shares his story of growing up in poverty and abuse and finding hope in God on the other side.
2024-08-3050 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonMy Mental Health Journey
"My Mental Health Journey" with Tonya Bruton interviewed by Benjamin Bruton ome of you may have picked up on in the shows, I live an accomplished and victorious life while living with many co-occurring mental disorders. While we do not discuss these disorders in detail, we do discuss some of the traumatic experiences that led to them. Please keep this in mind if you are easily triggered. Ben and I actually had a heart warming conversation. You really don't want to miss it.If you feel you are in crisis, call the national hotline https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
2024-08-2253 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton"God, Author and Finisher of Our Faith" with Jaclyn WhittJoin me and returning guest Jaclyn Whitt. She is a screenwriter, teaches screenwriting courses, hosts a podcast about the same and Co-Director of Family Friendly Screenwriting Academy. She has recently published a book, available on Amazon, called "In the Beginning, Middle, and End: A Screenwriter's Observations of Life, Character, and God." https://www.amazon.com...
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#podcast #faith #screenwriting #writer #god #godsstory #familyfriendly #christian
2024-08-1633 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFaith, Forgiveness and Freedom with Anthony Foulks
In this episode I interview my father Anthony Foulks. He is a born again #christian and former drug dealer and federal #inmate. He He shares his personal #testimony of how he made it through years of neglect and #drugaddition and ten years in #prison learning directly from #god.
2024-08-0853 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonUnderstanding GraceJoin me in my special guest Shirley Joe long as we delve into the scriptures and discover the true revelation of God's abundant grace for us.
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2024-08-071h 00Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFaith and Resilience with Julie Rebboah
Julie is a #survivor of childhood #trauma and experienced emotional abuse, neglect, parental divorce, and poverty. Statistics predicted that Julie's future was bleak, but an encounter with the Holy Spirit dramatically shifted the trajectory of her life. Because Julie has the powerful combination of lived experience, education and strong #Christian #faith, she is uniquely positioned to help you overcome inner pain, and reach your God-given potential. While the past cannot be undone, your future is waiting to be written. Be redefined as God's precious child, renewed in #spirit, and restored through insights and practical tools that will improve your...
2024-08-0126 min2024-03-0119 min2024-02-1621 min2024-02-0820 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonDealing with Grief, Trauma and Loss with Brian McAleerBrian McAleer is a devoted husband and father of three beautiful girls residing in Melbourne, Australia. By day, he is a passionate trainer and coach, committed to helping others unlock their full potential. Beyond his professional life, Brian is a budding writer and podcaster, using his creative endeavors to make a positive impact.
His personal mission takes a profound turn as he channels his energy into raising awareness and funds for DIPG, the most lethal form of childhood brain cancer. Brian, along with his family, is on a heartfelt journey to make a difference in the lives of those affected...
2024-02-0153 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonPain to Purpose to Passion with Elle Louise McbrideElle shares her story of past trauma, finding healing and purpose in God and more in this exciting new episode.
2024-01-2533 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonParenting With Purpose with Jami KirkbrideJami is a Christian and parent coach specializing in helping parents raising children with mental health issues, and struggling with the challenges of a child who is highly sensitive or emotionally intense. This is an area many Christian parents need to find hope and support with, but it’s not something many talk about. Join is an engaging conversation of grit and grace in parenting.
2024-01-1851 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Joy of the Lord Is Our StrengthJoin me in a Bible study on the joy of the Lord!
2024-01-1132 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFrom Surviving to Thriving: A Value-Driven Life with Lisa Jo BarrIn this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya Bruton, I sit down with Lisa Jo Barr to talk about what it really means to move from surviving to thriving.We explore mental health, recovery, life coaching, and the importance of living a value-driven life — especially after seasons of pain, transition, or burnout. Lisa Jo shares her own journey of growth and how she now helps others align their lives with what truly matters.If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode and wondered how to move forward with clarity, purpose, and grace, this...
2024-01-0436 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonKevin's Story & The Dangers of Binge DrinkingBarry has shared the dangers of binge drinking and his experience of losing his 18-year-old son, Kevin, to alcohol poisoning with a wide audience. The first day of Kevin's adulthood turned out to be his last. Barry's message serves as both a powerful inspiration and a warning about the consequences of even a single night of binge drinking. Barry’s compelling presentation has saved countless lives and he is driven by his desire to make something very good come from the tragic death of his son, Kevin.
In 2007, Barry embarked on an epic 1400-mile journey, carrying his son's ashes in hi...
2023-12-2829 min2023-12-2110 min2023-12-1441 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonLove God, Love People with Rick and Jane MckinneyJoin my guests Rick and Jane Mckinney as we talk about their walk across America sharing the Gospel and their book And So We Walked. We also discuss real kingdom work which is done in love and service to others. We're all called to build relationships through divine appointments. We're all appointed to love God and love people.
2023-12-0739 min
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonHanging On and Letting Go: Trusting God When the Way Forward Is Unclear | Frank ViolaLetting go is often the hardest act of faith — especially when we don’t understand what God is doing.In this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, I’m joined by author and speaker Frank Viola for a thoughtful, honest conversation inspired by his book Hang On, Let Go. We talk about the spiritual tension between holding on and surrendering, how God uses trials to form Christ in us, and what faith looks like when answers don’t come quickly.This episode is for anyone walking through uncertainty, loss, disappointment, or a season where trusting God feel...
2023-11-2332 min
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFostering & Adoption: A Panel Discussion on Faith, CPS, and the Call to CareJoin this honest panel discussion on fostering and adoption as we talk about the realities of the foster care system, CPS, adoption journeys, and the role of faith in caring for vulnerable children.In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast, I’m joined by adoptive parents Ginger Baerg and Samantha Kral, along with social worker Vicki Graham, as we explore the joys, challenges, and calling behind foster care and adoption. This conversation is for foster parents, adoptive families, those considering foster care, and anyone wanting to better understand how compassion, advocacy, and faith intersect in...
2023-11-1640 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Phenomenon of Craving and the Woman at the WellJoin me in a Bible Study on living water and how only Jesus can truly satisfy what our souls crave.
2023-11-0927 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonBe Still and Know with Jon JenningsJoin my guest Jon Jennings and I as we discuss the value in silence, solitude, meditation, journaling, and waiting on the Lord as well as Jon's new devotional book Journey to the Manger.
2023-11-0235 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonInto the Word with Sheila McIntyreJoin me as I interview my guest Sheila McIntyre, author of Steep In The Word a Devotional. We discuss the benefits of meditating on God's Word and the writing process.
2023-10-2631 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonGuarding Your Mind: A Bible StudyReturning Guest Host Benjamin Bruton takes you through the Word from a teenager's perspective on finding anxiety, depression and guarding your heart and minds by Christ Jesus.
2023-10-1923 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonDeliverance Ministry with Randy GoodwinJoin Randy and I as we break down what deliverance is, who can benefit from it and how only Jesus can break the chains of addiction, bondage. You can find Randy at RandyGoodwin.org #podcast #breakeverychain #freedominchrist
2023-10-1238 min
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonFaith, Mindset, and Resilience Under Pressure | Terry TuckerFormer SWAT hostage negotiator and motivational speaker Terry Tucker joins the Grit & Grace Podcast to talk about faith, mindset, and resilience through life’s hardest seasons. Terry shares lessons from high-stakes negotiations, his battle with cancer, and what it means to fully surrender your life to God — even when the outcome is uncertain.This episode is honest, grounding, and encouraging for anyone facing adversity, illness, or faith-testing moments.
2023-10-1252 min
My Movie StoryS1. Ep. 10 - Tonya Bruton on "Terms of Endearment, Steel Magnolia's and Imitation of Life." Say Hello to Tonya Bruton! She is Marketing Director for Truth Seeker Texas Radio out of Decatur, Texas and host of the Grit and Grace Podcast. She uses her podcast to teach God's truth and highlight major issues of struggle in the Church such as mental health, trauma and addiction. Tonya loves to talk about movies, and her special 3 flicks are all about the relationships between Mothers & Daughters. Get ready to be moved to tears and laugh till you cry. Including; "Terms of Endearment", "Steel Magnolias" and "Imitation of Life."
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonRomans 8 Bible Study | Hope, Freedom, and Life in the Spirit | Grit & Grace PodcastRomans chapter 8 is one of the most hope-filled passages in Scripture. In this Bible study, host Tonya Bruton walks through Romans 8 and explores life in the Spirit, freedom from condemnation, suffering, perseverance, and the deep assurance of God’s love.This episode is part of the Grit & Grace Podcast, where faith, mental health, and real-life struggles meet biblical truth.📖 Topics covered include:– Life in the Spirit– Freedom from condemnation– Suffering and future glory– God’s unshakable love🎧 Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more🌿 Visit: tonyabruton.com
2023-09-2854 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonIdentity, Purpose and Destiny with Pastor Tiffany BellFrom growing up with an alcoholic backslidden Pastor turned drug dealer to having her own encounter with God, Pastor Tiffany shares how God touched her heart and uses her to minister to many today.
2023-09-2129 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonTanya Jurecki's Recovery StoryMy guest, Tanya Jurecki, tells her story of how God brought her out of severe alcoholism. This is the second episode honoring National Recovery Month. Don't miss her powerful moving story of grit and grace!
2023-09-1431 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonRecovery Month - The Freedom House KeelerJoin me and my guest Anthony Swisher from the Freedom House Keeler as we kick off National Recovery Month. In this episode, I'm highlighting a church out of Michigan that is going all out for those struggling with addiction. Anthony talks about the 12-month residential home that they are starting for women in addiction.
2023-09-0730 min
Revive Ministries"One More Day" Tribute to Recovery Month and World Suicide Day With Tonya BrutonWelcome to Revive Ministries Podcast. This month we pay tribute to those struggling with substance use disorder and recognizethe ripple effect suicide has on our community. Today we welcome Tonya Bruton to the podcast toshare her insight.
Disclaimer: If you are in crisis, please seek appropriate professional help immediately. The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available for those in the States.
“I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to endup with people wh...
2023-09-0750 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Majesty and Manifold Wisdom of GodJoin me as we study the Bible together. This episode episode we delve into Job chapters 38 - 40. In these passages God reveals His glory, power, majesty and wisdom to Job.
2023-08-3129 min
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonWhen God Chooses Not to Heal: Living with Chronic IllnessWhat do you do when God doesn’t heal the way you prayed for? In this episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, Tonya Bruton sits down with her daughter, Cara Foulks, to talk honestly about living with chronic illness, faith, and trusting God when healing doesn’t come right away. This is a real conversation about suffering, hope, and holding onto faith in hard seasons.Cara was born with Biliary Atresia, received two liver transplants as a child, later developed Nephrotic Syndrome, and eventually kidney failure. After years of dialysis, she received a kidney tran...
2023-08-2430 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonResponding to the Drug Crisis in the ChurchJoin my guest Allicia Nickerson Chambers and I as we examine current church methods of fighting the drug crisis in our homes and churches. Together we present what we feel are more effective strategies for reaching addicts all the while keeping Christ at the forefront for it is through Him we're set free. Be sure to listen for the broadcast after the broadcast on this special episode of the Grit and Grace podcast!
2023-08-1730 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonTonya & Cassie's Top 10 Movies for End of SummerJoin me as I share with you my sister's and my top 10 favorite inspirational movies. I also have an honorable mention for Sound of Freedom.
2023-08-1130 min
Unstoppable OvercomersUnstoppable Overcomers Ep# 120 Tonya Bruton- From Grit to Grace
Tonya Bruton resides in North Texas with her husband and 16-year old triplets. They also have 4 other adult children and 3 grandchildren. Tonya holds a B.A. in English, is a stay-at-home mom who lives with mental health issues. She uses her platform as host of the Grit and Grace podcast to help others in recovery and to teach God's Word.
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2023-08-101h 00Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Born-Again Spirit-Filled BelieverEpisode 17 - Join me in the Word as we unpack the meaning of the term born-again Spirit-filled believer. Dedicated to my son Benjamin. Prerecorded live broadcasted on Truth Seeker Texas Radio.
2023-08-0330 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonBattling the BluesJoin me as we discuss depression among Christians and the 5 things I practice to fight it.
2023-07-2730 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonUpdates and Encouragement30 minute episode where I share updates and encouragement from the Word.
2023-07-2130 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonEphesians 3 - 6 Part 2Join my co-host Joshua Bruton and Benjamin Burton as we wrap up our study on the book of Ephesians.
2023-07-0839 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonEphesians 3-6In this episode, we finish off the book of Ephesians with special guests Joshua Bruton and Benjamin Bruton. Mike McInerney contributes by phone.
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonChristian Media Today | Faith, Culture & Ministry in the Digital AgeHow should Christians engage with media, culture, and digital platforms without compromising faith?In this episode of Grit & Grace Podcast, I sit down with Benjamin Bruton and Jaclyn Whitt to discuss the role of Christian media in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape. We talk about faith, discernment, ministry, and how believers can use media as a tool for truth rather than division.This conversation explores the challenges and responsibilities of creating, consuming, and sharing Christian content in a world driven by algorithms, attention, and influence.In this episode, we discuss:• Christian media and...
2023-06-0953 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonHealing Through Forgiveness | Vicki Graham’s Testimony of Faith & FreedomForgiveness isn’t easy — especially when the wounds run deep.In this powerful episode of Grit and Grace Podcast, my friend Vicki Graham shares her testimony of finding true healing through forgiving her abusers. This is an honest, faith-filled conversation about trauma, forgiveness, and the freedom that comes when we release what once held us captive.Vicki’s story is not about minimizing harm — it’s about reclaiming peace, restoring faith, and allowing God to heal what trauma tried to destroy.In this episode, we talk about: • Healing after abuse• Forgiveness without denial...
2023-06-021h 10
Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonMarriage Restoration Anniversary SpecialJoin my guest Joshua Bruton, Michael McInerney and I as we discuss Marriage Restoration according to God's Word.
2023-05-2632 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonGod's Love One For AnotherGrit and Grace episode 8 "God's Love One For Another" Guest Benjamin Bruton
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonGrace in Adversity | Faith, Disability & Overcoming Life’s Hardest SeasonsWhat does grace look like when life is hard?In this episode of Grit and Grace Podcast, guests Michelle Steiner and Cara Foulks share how unwavering faith and reliance on God’s grace have sustained them while living with disabilities. This is an honest, hope-filled conversation about perseverance, resilience, and trusting God through adversity. We talk about faith that holds steady in suffering, grace that meets us in weakness, and what it means to live as overcomers when circumstances don’t change overnight.In this episode, we explore:• Finding grace in adversity• Living with disability through...
2023-04-271h 01Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonTrailerGrit and Grace Podcast is a Christian based show with topics ranging from women's issues, addiction and recovery issues, church issues, parenting, Christianity in the news, spiritual disciplines to biblical studies. Regular guests and listener call-ins during the original live broadcast makes the show engaging and interactive. We are so happy you stopped by to listen! Tell a friend about us!
2023-04-1301 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonTeen TalkBenjamin Bruton, a born-again Christian teen, shares his testimony and passion for God and His Word.
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonThe Trauma Addiction ConnectionIn this episode of the Grit & Grace Podcast, David Knox shares an honest and deeply personal conversation about trauma, masculinity, identity, and sexual addiction.David opens up about his rough childhood, the insecurities and identity struggles that followed him into adulthood, and how those unresolved wounds shaped his addiction. He speaks candidly about how his behaviors impacted his marriage, the pain of divorce, and the hard work of taking responsibility for his healing.Through a combination of working the twelve steps with a sponsor, personal faith, ongoing self-examination, and the guidance of a life coach, David is learning to...
2023-04-0654 minGrit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonRecoverySpecial guest Charlee Rogers shares how God delivered her from methamphetamine addiction.
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Grit and Grace Podcast with Tonya BrutonHow the Church Gets the Proverbs 31 Woman WrongGrit and Grace 1 Proverbs 31 Woman
2023-03-2456 min