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The Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungI Love Jesus...But I Yelled at My Kids AGAIN!!If you've ever ended the day with guilt, shame, and the lingering question, “Why do I keep messing this up?”—you’re not alone.
In this episode, we open up about the real tension between loving Christ and still battling the flesh, especially in motherhood. From peaceful Bible reading in the morning to losing your temper by lunchtime… how do we make sense of it?
The Apostle Paul put it this way in Romans 7: “I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” Yep. That....2025-07-1719 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungRaising Godly Sons in a Porn Saturated World: What Moms Need to Teach EarlyMoms raising sons today are navigating a spiritual war zone - where porn is normalized and easily accessible.
Over 90% of boys will be exposed to porn before 18; many before 12.
Our sons' hearts are battlegrounds. There is most definitely a battle waging - and sin desires to reign in their hearts. We must teach them sin is a predator, a revolutionary, a rebel that desires to take over. They are called to resist!
Romans 6:16: “You are slaves of the one you obey...
In this video, mommas, we are discussing the reality that al...2025-07-1024 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungRaising Kids Who Know God vs Know *About* GodHow do we aim to raise kids who don't just know facts about Jesus but actually walk in relationship with Him?
Join Heather and I as we discuss how we aim to teach our kids how to live in relationship with Jesus and not just know or memorize facts about Him!
We are not aiming to raise RELIGIOUS kids but GODLY ones!
#discipleship #parentingadvice #christianparenting #gospel #familybibletime #biblestudy #gospellife #christiansahm
2025-07-0314 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWhat We Wish We Knew Before HomeschoolingIn this video, Heather & I share the advice we'd go back and give our first-year homeschooling selves, the thing we overcomplicated at the beginning, the moment we realized it was all harder than we thought and the unexpected joys we never saw coming in those early days!
Jump in with us as we laugh and recall the last ten years, and aim to encourage you where you are in your homeschooling journey! Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, this video is for you. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready...2025-06-2612 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWhat Homeschool Moms REALLY Want You to Know (Part 2: Truths 6-10)Ever wish you could get into the mind of a homeschool mom? Ever wonder what our days look like, whether we actually use curriculum and how we don't go insane?! Lol.
In this podcast, we're sharing the unspoken thoughts and desires of homeschool moms everywhere! From the struggles of balancing education and parenting to the misconceptions about socialization, we're diving into the things homeschool moms wish you understood. Whether you're a homeschooling parent yourself or simply a curious observer, this video is for you! So sit back, relax, and let's get real about the realities of homeschooling.2025-06-1918 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWhat Homeschool Moms REALLY Want You to Know (Part 1: Truths 1-5)Are you tired of judging eyes and unsolicited advice when it comes to homeschooling? In this video, we're sharing the unspoken thoughts and desires of homeschool moms everywhere! From the struggles of balancing education and parenting to the misconceptions about socialization, we're diving into the things homeschool moms wish you understood.
Whether you're a homeschooling parent yourself or simply a curious observer, this video is for you! So sit back, relax, and let's get real about the realities of homeschooling.
#homeschooling #homeschoolingmama #homeschoollife #education #educationathome #family #homeschooltips #parenting #homeeducation
2025-06-1216 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungOur Current Wins (and What's Not Working)This is a fun and lighthearted episode about our current wins (what's going well and what's working in our large families) and where we are epically failing or need lots of grace! Hoping to encourage you as you embark on the summer, that God is good and His strength is revealed in our weakness! Praise God! We don't have it all together, but we're getting a few things right!
Listen in to laugh with us and be encouraged in your life's journey, Mommas, as we raise kiddos right alongside you!!
#parenting #discipleship #homeschooling #encouragementforchristians #homeschoolingmama...2025-06-1016 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young7 Biblical Truths Every Foster Parent NEEDS Today (Part 2: Truths 5-7)Are you a foster parent feeling overwhelmed and frustrated? You're not alone!
In this two-part video series (this video is part two), we'll explore 7 powerful biblical truths to help you navigate the challenges of foster care. From managing difficult situations and uncertain circumstances, to finding peace and joy in the journey, these scriptural principles will bring hope and encouragement to your fostering experience.
Whether you're a seasoned foster parent or just starting out, this video is for you. So take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee, and let's dive into the biblical truths...2025-06-0514 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungFoster Parents, Are You FRUSTRATED? Here Are 7 Biblical Truths to Help! (Part 1: Truths 1–4)Are you a foster parent feeling overwhelmed and frustrated? You're not alone!
In this two-part video series, we'll explore 7 powerful biblical truths to help you navigate the challenges of foster care. From managing difficult situations and uncertain circumstances, to finding peace and joy in the journey, these scriptural principles will bring hope and encouragement to your fostering experience.
Whether you're a seasoned foster parent or just starting out, this video is for you. So take a deep breath, grab a cup of coffee, and let's dive into the biblical truths that will transform your foster...2025-05-2918 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWhat are the Top 5 HARDEST Things About Homeschooling?Are you a homeschooling parent struggling to keep up with the demands of teaching your kids? You're not alone!
Or are you considering homeschooling and want to hear some real talk about the greatest struggles in homeschooling? In this video, we're diving into the biggest struggles that homeschooling parents face, from lack of motivation to playing Tetris with your schedule to spend quality time teaching each of your kids!
Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, you'll relate to these common challenges and maybe even find some solutions to make your homeschooling journey...2025-04-2917 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBREAK Free From Sin's Grip! (Romans 6:15-23)(Part #10)Are you tired of living in bondage to sin? Do you feel like you're trapped in a cycle of guilt and shame?
Paul encourages us, as believers, that we have been set free from sin, and we can have life abundantly now. Sin is deceptive, but Paul teaches us how to overcome the deceitful tactics of the enemy and walk in the liberty and forgiveness that God has for us! Get ready to experience the abundant life that Jesus came to give you!
#biblestudy #biblestudyseries #spiritualgrowth #discipleship #setfree #reformedtheology #repentence #freedomfromsin #faithingod #overcomingsin #forgiveness
2025-04-2619 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBREAK Free From Sin's Grip! (Romans 6:15-23)Are you tired of living in bondage to sin? Do you feel like you're trapped in a cycle of guilt and shame?
Paul encourages us, as believers, that we have been set free from sin, and we can have life abundantly now. Sin is deceptive, but Paul teaches us how to overcome the deceitful tactics of the enemy and walk in the liberty and forgiveness that God has for us! Get ready to experience the abundant life that Jesus came to give you!
#biblestudy #biblestudyseries #spiritualgrowth #discipleship #setfree #reformedtheology #repentence #freedomfromsin #faithingod #overcomingsin #forgiveness
2025-04-2619 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWhy on EARTH Would Christians Choose HOMESCHOOLING?!Meet my incredibly funny, zany, easy-going friend, Heather!! She's going to join me as a co-host on The Gritty Gospel! We both operate out of great conviction in discipleship, love our husbands dearly, super thankful for our big families and are walking out the hard in fostering/adoption! Stick around...you're gonna love her!!
Are you curious about why many Christian parents choose homeschooling for their children? In this video, we discuss the reasons for our decisions to homeschool. We never planned it - not really. God called us to it! And we haven't looked back! We...2025-04-2219 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungDoes Sin REALLY desire to RULE your heart? (Romans 6:10-14)(Part 1)We're diving into Romans 6 to explore the age-old question: does sin really rule our hearts? Join us as we unpack the truth about sin, salvation, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. Discover how God's grace can set you free from the reign of sin and empower you to live a life that honors Him. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just curious about Christianity, this video will challenge your understanding of sin and inspire you to surrender to God's love.
2025-04-1731 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungConquering Homeschool Burnout: 9 Tips from a Veteran Homeschool MomFeeling overwhelmed and exhausted from homeschooling? You're not alone! As a veteran homeschool mom, I've been in your shoes and have some advice to share about how to address burnout.
In this podcast, I'm sharing my top nine tips to help you avoid homeschool burnout and find joy in your homeschooling journey. From time management strategies to setting realistic expectations, I'm covering it all. If you're ready to trade in your stress and anxiety for confidence and peace, keep watching!
#homeschooling #homeschool #overcomingburnout #homeschoolingforbeginners #overwhelmedmom #homeschoolingtips #educationathome #discipleship #stressmanagment #education
2025-03-2713 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungGreatest Spiritual Work Happens in Everyday MomentsSpiritual growth is not just about grand, life-changing moments - it's also about the small, everyday experiences that shape us into who God has already appointed us to be!
In this video, we examine how spiritual growth happens in the most mundane moments of our daily lives, and how being present and intentional in these moments can impact our kids for eternity!
#spiritualgrowth #discipleship #christianparenting #gospel #disciples
2025-03-2605 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungCHRISTIAN Parents - Are You Being the Disciples You Want Your Kids to Be?As Christian parents, we often focus on teaching our kids about God's love and guiding them on their spiritual journey. We attend church and our kids may go to youth group, but how do we actually live our lives on the daily? Have we stopped to consider whether we are being the disciples we desire our kids to be? Are we living out a Christ-centered life? Modeling the behavior and values we desire for them to adopt? In this short video, I'll discuss the importance of setting a godly example for our children and how we can become the...2025-03-2603 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWHAT Does Romans 5 Say About SUFFERING and PEACE? (Part #8: Romans 5)Dive in with me to Romans 5! Is it possible to have peace with God? How can we possibly rejoice in suffering?!
Join me and become a student of Paul as he teaches us much about true peace, suffering and how all of life can be summarized as a tale of two Adams! Peeked your curiosity?! Listen in!
#bible #biblestudy #romans5 #Paul #theology #suffering #peace #Adam #jesus
2025-02-2824 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWhat Can We Learn From Abraham's Faith? (Part #7: Romans 4)How do I know if I am saved? What is the faith that saves?!
Paul gives us the answers to these questions and more in Romans chapter 4. He analyzes the components of Abraham's faith, which was credited to him as righteousness. Abraham believed a specific promise that God had made and built his life around that promise.
Come join me to learn more about this saving faith!
#bible #biblestudy #spiritualgrowth #discipleship #newtestament #romans4 #abraham #faith #religion #paul #grace #christiantheology #christian #biblicaltruth #justificationbyfaith #justification
2025-02-2823 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungGOSPEL 101: What's the Good News All About? (Part #6: Romans 3:21-31)These verses in Romans are such a wonderful compression of theology. These verses are commonly referred to as "The Romans Road to Salvation," and quite possibly the most important passage in Romans.
These verses tell us how we can be made right with God.
Explore the core message of Christianity in this Gospel 101 video, where we delve into the heart of the Good News. What is the Gospel all about? Is it just a set of rules, or is it something more? In this video, we'll unpack the essential elements of the Gospel, exploring its...2025-02-0114 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungIs Everyone on Earth GUILTY in God's Eyes? (Part #5: Romans 3:1-20)Are you guilty in God's eyes? This thought-provoking question has sparked debate among believers and non-believers alike. In this video, we delve into the concept of sin and guilt, exploring whether humanity as a whole is accountable to a higher power.
From the perspective of Christian theology, we examine the idea that all have fallen short of God's glory, and what this means for our understanding of morality and redemption. Join us as we navigate the complex and nuanced discussion of guilt, sin, and salvation.
#romans #biblestudy #savedbygrace #repentance #bible #spirituality #grace #god #salvation #Jesus...2025-02-0114 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungDoes GOD'S GRACE Create Hearts That LOVE Obedience? (Part #4: Romans 2:17-29)Does God's GRACE empower believers to obey Him out of a heart of love? In this thought-provoking video, we explore the relationship between God's grace and our obedience. Is it possible to obey God without feeling forced or obligated, but instead, out of a deep love for Him?
As we continue Romans chapter 2, Paul emphasizes that the Jews - as well as the Gentiles - are all sinful and fall short of the glory of God. We are all subject to God's righteous judgment - even if we are teachers of the law and aiming to be "...2025-01-3113 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungDO WE CONDEMN OURSELVES WHEN WE JUDGE OTHERS? (Part #3: Romans 2:1-16)Let's dive into Romans chapter 2! Paul's message is so humbling! Do we unknowingly condemn ourselves when we judge others? Does judging others say more about ourselves than the person being judged?
In the early church in Rome, Paul is aiming to help both Jew and Gentile believers appreciate they are sinners before a holy God, and that the only way to be saved is to put their faith in Christ! Paul clarifies that religion - apart from the Gospel - is powerless to save.
The law given at Mt. Sinai illuminated and revealed our sin...2025-01-3126 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungIS Faith ENOUGH to SAVE You Before God? (Part #2: Romans 1)Is faith enough to save you before God? This thought-provoking question has sparked debate among believers and non-believers alike.
In this video diving into Romans 1, we examine Paul's teachings on the concept of faith and its role in salvation. We examine the biblical perspective on faith and works, and explore the idea that faith alone is sufficient for salvation.
Join us as we navigate the complexities of faith and salvation, and discover the answers to this age-old question. Whether you're a devout Christian or simply curious about the role of faith in salvation, this video...2025-01-3123 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungDid Jesus' Birth Really Defy the Odds?Join me as I delve into the fascinating story of Jesus' birth and explore the astonishing probability of the events surrounding it. From the fulfillment of ancient prophecies to the unlikely circumstances of his conception, let's examine the remarkable coincidences that make Jesus' birth a statistical anomaly.
Was it just luck, or was there something more at play? Watch to find out if Jesus' birth really did defy the odds.
#divinemessage #christmas #prophecy #prophecyfulfillment #messianicprophecy #Jesus #jesuschrist #hope #god #christianity #faithfamily #faith #biblicalprophets
2025-01-1422 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungIS ROMANS The MOST POWERFUL Letter In The Bible? (Part #1: Intro & Background)Join us as we dive into the Book of Romans, a powerful epistle that has shaped Christian theology for centuries. Is Romans the most powerful letter in the Bible?
In this introductory video, we'll explore who Paul is and who he was before he encountered the risen Christ. From persecutor of the church to zealous follower of Christ, Paul was transformed by the power of God in the Gospel message. We will also dive into early church history and discuss the origin and makeup of the early christian church in Rome. Finally, we will discuss the significance...2025-01-1416 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungTeach Your Child to READ in 5 EASY Steps!!Want to raise a bookworm? Teaching your child to read can be a daunting task, but with these 5 simple steps, you can set them up for lifelong success! Create a love for books in your children as you make sweet memories reading together!
Follow along as I break down the process into easy-to-follow tips that will have your little one devouring books in no time. Whether you're a seasoned parent or just starting out, this video is for you!
#literacy #teachreading #learntoread #literacydevelopment #scienceofreading #readingcomprehension #readingstrategies #homeschooling #earlylearning #teachreading #phonics #phonicsforkids #readingcards
2024-12-2021 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungTired of Being a Wife & Mother?!Are you feeling overwhelmed and undervalued as a wife and mother? Do you often find yourself sacrificing your own needs and desires to put others first? You're not alone! In this video, we're talking about the struggles of being a wife and mother, and how to break free from the expectations and pressure that come with these roles. From feeling like you're losing your identity to dealing with the guilt of not being perfect, we're diving into the real and raw emotions that many women face. If you're tired of feeling like you're just going through the motions and...2024-11-2940 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungI QUIT MY DREAM JOB TO RAISE MY KIDS: DO I HAVE REGRETS?!Making the ultimate sacrifice! In this emotional and honest video, I'm sharing my personal story of leaving behind my dream job to prioritize my family and take care of my kids. It was a tough decision, but was it the right one? I'm opening up about the challenges I faced, the sacrifices I made, and whether I regret my choice. If you're a parent who's struggled with the same dilemma, you won't want to miss this video. Get ready for a real and relatable conversation about putting family first and finding happiness.
#parenthood #homeschoollife #iquitmyjob #careerchange #largefamily2024-11-1428 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungCaring for the Vulnerable Changes YouCaring for the vulnerable changes you. Once you’ve seen real humans who are suffering in poverty, need unconditional love, regular baths, food, and rest - you can't un-see it. You can’t ignore it.
And the Lord is actively calling us to see needs and meet them. To suffer to help the vulnerable. Sanctifying all of us - parents and kids alike - through this discipleship, parenting and fostering/adopting work.
And once you’ve cared for the vulnerable for any real amount of time, you begin to see yourself in the brokenness of their...2024-10-3129 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWant To Adopt? Let Me Talk You Out of Fostering...We have adopted via foster care, and frequently get asked about fostering to adopt through the state! So, I thought I'd do a podcast about it.
If you would like to adopt, and you are considering adoption through foster care - listen in! I don't recommend it, and I will tell you why!
#fostering #fostercare #fostercareadoption #adoption #grittygospel
2024-10-2410 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungShort & Sweet Advice for Fostering-To-AdoptIf you are considering adoption through foster care, listen in!
I share my thoughts on adoption via foster care.
This short video specifically addresses those who would sign-up to become foster parents hoping to adopt.
#fostering #fostercare #fostertoadopt #adoption #grittygospel
2024-10-2203 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungLet Us Not Grow Weary in Doing Good: Galatians 6Paul encourages us to bear each other's burdens, to boast in the Lord and not grow weary in doing good - for in due time, we will reap if we do not give up!
He also tells us that each of us will have to bear our own loads and that we should not be in the business of comparing our work or our lives to others - because our "lot" and circumstances are each so different. Let it be our aim to faithfully manage the loads the Lord has given us, rely on Him for strength a...2024-10-1722 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungFreedom In Christ: Galatians 5Galatians Chapter 5 is so rich! Paul encourages the Galatian believers: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)
We do not have to strive to earn our salvation. In fact, that won't even work! Paul makes it clear to the Galatian believers that it is through our FAITH IN CHRIST alone that we are saved.
We, as followers of Christ, are called to be FREE. Yet, we must be faithful not to use our freedom to...2024-10-1129 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungAdoption Into God's Family: Galatians 4When we put our faith in Christ, we are ADOPTED as sons and daughters into God's family.
This is such a powerful truth that should cause us to pause and reflect! Paul encourages believers in Galatia that they are co-heirs with Christ and will inherit the kingdom of God!! Have you ever considered what it means to be a co-heir with Christ? To be adopted by our Heavenly Father? Because this is REAL and TRUE for the BELIEVER - and should cause us to live our live here DIFFERENTLY.
Come join me as I walk...2024-10-0319 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungJustified By Faith: Galatians 3Paul's overwhelming message in Galatians Chapter 3 is that God's people are justified (or made right) with God through FAITH IN CHRIST ALONE.
There is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. And so we don't have to spend our lives trying to be "good enough" or "righteous enough" to be saved. It is only through God's GRACE that salvation is possible.
Paul encourages Christ-followers that now we have been SET FREE to obey Christ - not out of legalism - but out of our great love for Him. And as we lean into this...2024-09-2620 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungFreedom From the Law: Galatians 2Let's jump in to Galatians chapter 2! Paul continues to defend and clarify the gospel! A faction of people have made their way into the Galatian churches who believe that circumcision is required for salvation.
Paul clarifies that it is through FAITH in CHRIST ALONE that causes a person to be saved. It is not by any "works of the law." Let us walk in the FREEDOM of this TRUTH as well. It is by our faith in Christ alone that we are saved and FREE TO LIVE for CHRIST!
Let us be intentional not to...2024-09-1912 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungPaul's Defense of the Gospel: Galatians 1Paul writes to clarify and defend the "truth of the Gospel" in the face of a false gospel. Paul wrote to address a theological crisis facing the Galatian churches, which were comprised of Jewish and Gentile converts.
A faction of false teachers had come into the Galatian churches teaching that Christian converts should follow the Mosaic law, including circumcision, in order to be saved. Paul desired to confirm that we are made right with God - whether Jew or Gentile - by FAITH IN CHRIST ALONE - not the works of the law of Moses. Come and...2024-09-1218 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungGalatians: The Gospel of FREEDOMThe gospel of Jesus is the gospel of FREEDOM. It sets us free from slavery.
Paul, the author of Galatians, spent years in the prison of legalism. He wrote Galatians to clarify the gospel. He wanted to make sure the new believers in Galatia did not grow up subject to the bondage of religion and miss the FREEDOM in Christ entirely!
Galatians was written to CLARIFY and DEFEND the "truth of the Gospel" in the face of a false gospel. We can learn so much from Paul as he reminds us that we are FREE...2024-09-0514 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Things No One Talks About in MiscarriageAndrea & I share about our own miscarriages with the hope that our stories will encourage you, and help you not to feel alone if you've experienced your own loss.
We tell our stories transparently - honestly processing the initial shock, uncertainty, mourning, and deep sadness; yet, God's faithfulness and goodness are woven throughout our experiences of loss.
Miscarriages happen far more often than we realize. Statistics show that 10-20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. That’s 1 in every 5 couples.
Individuals walking through miscarriage and stillbirth need people to rally around them. The su...2024-08-2352 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungHomeschooling A Large Family Got You Stressed?!As homeschool moms, we manage a lot - meals, groceries, laundry, teaching our kids, evaluating curriculum, extracurriculars, loving our husbands, etc! Let's be real. IT IS A LOT. But don't let the stress of a new year cause you anxiety!
As the new school year begins, let's evaluate five areas to help us live simply, with less stress, greater intentionality and a renewed sense of purpose in Christ!
Let's discuss: how we can be better stewards of our time and money? Where can we say no to commitments and activities that add more stress than...2024-08-1634 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Finding Out I Was Adopted As A Baby: Q&A With Larry"God used this imperfect family to give me a glimmer of His perfect love." - Larry Young Jr.
This is a follow-up Q&A on Larry's adoptive story: "Finding Out I Was Adopted As A Baby" on YouTube @ https://youtu.be/V72aaIYpn2s.
Larry made the comment above as he reflected on his adoptive parents. While they had very little materially-speaking, they sacrificed and opened up their arms and their home to a baby who needed a home.
Listen in as I do a follow-up Q&A with Larry and he shares...2024-07-2342 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Finding Out I Was Adopted As A BabyLarry discovered at age 22 that he was adopted! He was told by his life-long close friend, who he later discovered was his brother, that he had been adopted as a baby.
At the time he was told by his brother, he was just coming to know Christ and it changed everything. Listen in as Larry tells the story of God's faithfulness in his adoption.
#adoption #gospel #lifeonmission #adoptionislove #thegrittygospel #homeschooling #testimony
2024-07-1927 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Hope HeavenwardMy sister, Shaylen Dixon, and I discuss God's faithfulness amidst our Mom's terminal cancer diagnosis. Come LAUGH and CRY with us as PRAISE God's FAITHFULNESS!
Our Mom battled cancer for fourteen years. On every front, she aimed to bring God glory with her life as long as the Lord gave her life here on earth.
She was so feisty, and used to say: "I want the enemy to tremble as my feet hit the floor in the morning!" She desired to have such an intimate walk with Christ that the enemy would tremble when she...2024-07-121h 00The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young"Bite-Size Apologetics" | the Bible is Supported by Historical EvidenceThree tests support the trustworthiness of Scripture: the bibliographic test, the external test and the internal test. These three tests are commonly used to examine the historical nature of ancient pieces of literature.
The Bibliographic Test examines the Biblical manuscripts themselves, and looks at the quantity and quality of the surviving manuscripts and how closely they are written in time to the events they describe.
The Internal Test examines the substance of the Bible itself and asks the questions: "What does the Bible claim to be? Why did the Biblical authors write and pen the...2024-07-0434 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | The Bible is Theologically ConsistentDespite the fact that the Bible is a total of sixty-six books, written by over forty authors, in three different languages, on three different continents, over a span of 1400-1600 years, it is theologically consistent - supporting and affirming the Bible's claim that the authors were inspired by the Holy Spirit in all they wrote.
#discipleship #apologetics #grittygospel #parenthood #bible #bibleforkids #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschool
2024-05-1511 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | The Bible Underscores Fulfilled ProphecyThere are over 2,500 prophecies in the Bible! Over 2,000 have been fulfilled with remarkable precision and we wait anxiously for the final 500 to be fulfilled!
It is so imperative that we understand that so much prophecy was spoken 500 to 1200 years before the birth of Christ, and then so many of those prophecies were fulfilled by the birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection of Christ!
In this video, I discuss a handful of the prophecies fulfilled in Christ and pray these truths encourage your hearts!
#apologetics #parenthood #bible #grittygospel #discipleship #motherhood #stayathomemom #children #bibleforkids #biblestudyforwomen...2024-04-3014 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | Collection of Reliable ManuscriptsWe discuss the RELIABILITY of Biblical manuscripts in this episode. This is a series of videos breaking down the TRUTH acronym and discussing WHY we can TRUST the Bible as TRUTH!
The Bible is 66 books written by over 40 different authors - some of whom are eyewitnesses to the events they record - and there are thousands of manuscripts written close in time to the original manuscripts!
Numerous scribes and translators worked to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the original text. Additionally, there are non-Christian historians and authors who acknowledge Jesus's life and teaching, and...2024-04-1440 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young | Fostering Drives Me to the Gospel DailyFostering kids - like parenting generally - has been incredibly humbling and such an incredible sanctifying tool the Lord is using to refine me.
The Lord is ever-teaching me that I do not always know what's best (even though I may think I do), that I do not know what His good and perfect will aims to accomplish and that it's not my job to be preoccupied with fostering outcomes (Will the kids in my care be reunified with bio mom and dad? What will their lives look like one year down the road? Five years?).
2024-04-0430 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | Intro to TRUTH AcronymWe will use the acronym TRUTH to learn WHY we can trust the Bible as trustworthy. This is the intro video! Listen in to hear what each letter of the TRUTH acronym stands for as it is sourced from 2 Peter 1:16-21. Consider memorizing this acronym with your kids so that we can better engage the culture in discussions about why we believe the Bible is trustworthy!
#apologetics #discipleship #parenting #homeschooling #stayathomemom #grittygospel #bitesizeapologetics #homeschoolmom #parenthood
2024-03-3006 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | Eyewitness Testimony in the GospelsJoin me as I examine the eyewitness accounts of Scripture and their reliability. Who are the eyewitnesses? Does the evidence suggest their accounts are trustworthy? We will examine what you need to analyze in order to determine whether eyewitness accounts can be trusted, and whether the Gospel accounts pass these tests!
#apologetics #homeschooling #motherhood #parenting #stayathomemom #discipleship #grittygospel #homeschoolmom #parenthood #bible
2024-03-3034 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | Why is The Study of Apologetics Important For You? (Episode #8)We are all already apologists anyway! Did you know that? We make defenses for ourselves, our friends and family more than you even realize!
The study of apologetics helps affirm our faith, strengths our ability as evangelists and helps students not to stray away from the faith when we have intellectual answers to their biblical or faith-based questions. Listen in and let's discuss why we all, as parents, should tackle the study of apologetics with our kids!
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2024-03-1711 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | What is Apologetics? (Episode #7)What is the study of apologetics? Let's discuss why it's so important for us to be able to make a defense of our faith - and how that BLESSES both the hearer and our own faith walk!
Jesus was the ultimate apologist! He consistently put on display evidence (miracles performed, prophecies fulfilled, etc.) in order that people might believe in Him, as Messiah, believe and be saved! Jump in with me as we aim to become great Christian apologists!
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2024-03-1717 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | Why Must We Distinguish Between Objective & Subjective Truth? (Episode #6)There are simply certain truths that are OBJECTIVELY true or false. Yet we live in a culture where we increasingly hear the assertions: "well, that is your truth" or "that may be true for you, but not for me." Listen in as we discuss the importance of distinguishing between objective and subjective truth claims!
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2024-02-2716 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | What is Objective Truth? (Episode #5)Objective truth is true for everyone, regardless of whether we believe it or not! Where subjective truth is opinion, objective truth is based upodn the real, external world and is independent from our preferences and beliefs. Let's dive in together and discuss objective truth claims!
2024-02-2714 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | What is Subjective Truth? (Episode #4)Let's discuss and define "subjective" truth! What is Subjective Truth? Why does it matter that we understand and can identify these truth claims?
Subjective truth claims are simply the opinions of those expressing them. It's vitally important that we understand subjective truth so that we won't be manipulated into believing that we must affirm and accept the subjective truth (aka opinions) of others as objectively true.
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2024-02-1112 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | What is Truth? What is Not Truth? (Episode #3)Let's define truth and discuss what is NOT truth! By understanding what constitutes truth we can more readily recognize lies when we see or hear them.
Let's continue to build our knowledge base so that we can filter what we receive from media outlets and the culture against what we know to be true.
2024-02-0213 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | Does Christianity Require Blind Faith? (Episode #2)Christianity is not an anti-intellectual faith! In fact, repeatedly throughout the word of God, Jesus calls us to exercise logic and reason and examine the evidence before us! Jesus does NOT ask us to have blind faith, but fills the Bible with evidence "so that we may believe and have life in His name!" Watch this video with your kids!
2024-01-2612 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungBite-Size Apologetics | DOES TRUTH MATTER? (Episode #1)TRUTH matters! We live in a post-christian culture that argues there is no objective truth, and that truth really doesn't matter - because you should live your truth and I should live mine. HOWEVER, truth is real and we are impacted by it in real and personal ways every day! Listen in to hear more!
2024-01-2313 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungGEN Z & The Present Mental Health CrisisThese are some quick facts about Gen Z (born between 1999-2015). The statistical link between screen time and social media and anxiety and depression in our kids is sobering! Let's equip ourselves with the facts so that we can be intentional as gatekeepers to limit WHAT they have access to and HOW MUCH TIME they spend on screens.
2024-01-1805 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungTech & Our Kids in a Post-Christian CultureWe have an incredible opportunity to shape a generation. Let's get a good hold on what's going on in our post-Christian culture so that we can better equip ourselves and our children to reach this generation! Gen Z has been raised by smartphones and has an abundance of information - both false and true - at their fingertips, and we need to teach them to be shrewd and discerning!
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2024-01-1818 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young"Bite-Size Apologetics" | Should You Teach Your Children Apologetics?Hello friends! Welcome to "Bite-Size Apologetics!"
In our post-Christian culture, we must equip our kids to examine the evidence for truth, the evidence for the trustworthiness of the Bible and the evidence for Jesus.
Let us equip ourselves and our children to better understand the issues at stake, the common arguments against Christianity, the prevailing ideologies in the culture, and the evidence supporting the reliability of Scripture so that we can articulate it conversationally.
I am praying the Lord will work mightily in each of us to equip us to better defend our...2024-01-1716 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young10 Ideas for Your Homeschool ScheduleIt can be challenging figuring out how to create a workable homeschool schedule that serves your family well! Here are 10 ideas for you to marinate on as you craft together a schedule for the year!
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2024-01-1030 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungAre You A Slave to the American Dream?
Y'all. In the event you don't know this about me - I'm stubborn. And strong-willed. And driven. And the Lord wrestled with me and softened my heart as He called me out of my career. With a six-figure-salary. The career I'd worked so hard to attain. So much education. Lots of late nights studying.
And yet, He said it was time to lay it down for the ministry He set before me in the discipleship of my children.
As I struggled to lay down my career, I realized I'd made an idol of my salary, climbing the corporate ladder and th...2024-01-0433 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungCOMING SOON - Bite-Size Apologetics!I have a new series that will start the second week in January, entitled "Bite-Size Apologetics!"
I'm super pumped about it and we will discuss apologetics one-bite-at-at-time so that it is digestible and understandable - even for kids! I'm hoping that parents and children alike will grow in their logic and critical thinking skills, and learn how to examine the evidence for the trustworthiness of Scripture and the evidence for Christ!
Come along with me and let's become more equipped together to provide a reason for the hope that we have (1 Peter 3:15).
2023-12-2803 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 11th Day of Christmas: Discipleship Requires SacrificeBe encouraged! When you aim to give of your time, love and resources to pour into others - you necessarily sacrifice! But it's totally worth it. And just what we, as believers, are called to do! Be encouraged that the blood, sweat and tears you pour into your children and those the Lord has placed in your path is an offering to the Lord!
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2023-12-2609 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 1st Day of Christmas: Parenting is a Spiritual BattleWe serve an INCREDIBLE God who calms turbulent seas, turns water into wine and confuses armies!
This is our God.
So, do not be faint of heart when you are weary! Keep your head down, stay in the word of God and petition Him for your needs. Then trust Him to care for you!
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2023-12-2610 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 2nd Day of Christmas: Wield Prayer as a WeaponPaul tells us in Ephesians that we need to pray at all times in the Spirit. Prayer is such a powerful weapon the Lord gives us to strengthen us and give us wisdom as we battle an unseen enemy - even in our parenting!! Be encouraged as we discuss going to bat for our kids in prayer!
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2023-12-2612 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 3rd Day of Christmas: Live Each Day With An Eternal PerspectiveOne of the most impactful lessons in discipleship I've learned is to live each day with an eternal perspective. Doing so puts all of my fears, worries, anxieties and my ever-growing-to-do list in perspective.
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2023-12-2602 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWhy We Don’t Celebrate Santa ClausThis can be such a polarizing issue in our culture! Larry and I share our thoughts and convictions about Santa Claus, and examine the issue from a Biblical worldview. Listen in and have some good laughs as we share our perspective!
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2023-12-2628 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 7th Day of Christmas: Allow God to Bring You to the End of Yourself - with Special Guest, Jasmyne Aguilar!The Lord is so good and faithful. He uses our suffering in parenting to refine us, and to create within us perseverance, character and hope! Parenting is so incredibly hard and sanctifying! Lean in and allow the Lord to bring you to the end of yourself as you lay down your life as you disciple your kids!
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2023-12-2315 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 6th Day of Christmas: Parents - Get Unplugged. Be Present & Engaged with Your Kids!We cannot engage in meaningful discipleship with our children if we don't have a good amount of time with them each and every day, and when we are with them, let us be present and engaged!
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2023-12-2305 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 5th Day of Christmas: Christian Parents - Your Kids are Your Mission FieldAs parents, we must embrace the title of "missionary" to reach those the Lord has planted under our feet, in our homes and out in the local community (and anywhere else he calls us)! As believers, it is imperative that we see the importance of embracing the call to live as missionaries in a lost and broken world, and to view our homes as part of our mission field!
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2023-12-2310 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 4th Day of Christmas: Family Worship with Special Guest, Darbi Archer!Hey sweet friends! Let's talk about family worship, what it looks like for one family and how to prioritize it in our busy days! Listen in as Darbi shares what works for her family, and how they keep it SIMPLE! Praying this blesses you and your family throughout this season and into the new year!
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2023-12-2316 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 9th Day of Christmas: Building Authentic RelationshipsWhen it comes to discipleship, one of the most important things we can do is build authentic relationships with our children. As we disciple and discipline our kids, the goal is that we, as parents, would embrace repentance and reconciliation with a mind toward edifying our children. The aim is that we would encourage our kids as we teach and train them, and they would see our love for them in all that we do. Let's examine these issues together with a special guest - my friend - Jasmyne Aguilar!
2023-12-1911 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 8th Day of Christmas: Model the Character & Values You Desire to See in Your ChildrenScripture teaches us that a student, when fully trained, becomes like his teacher. So, that begets the questions: Who is teaching our children? Are they worth emulating? And what kind of teachers are we? Do we desire for our children to model their lives after us? These are such humbling questions!
2023-12-1806 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 10th Day of Christmas: 3 Pieces of Wisdom for Cultivating Character in Our KidsYou guys!! My husband, Larry, recorded with me tonight! Woohoo! So this one, the 11th Day of Christmas with The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young has a special guest!
We discuss how we strive to cultivate character in our kids. We share some funny stories and three pieces of wisdom we've learned to help us navigate our goal of raising kids with integrity!
Praying this blesses you! Please like and subscribe, and share this with your friends! Merry Christmas!
2023-12-1722 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe 12th Day of Christmas: Be a Student of the Word of GodOne of the best gifts we can give our kids is to be a student of the word of God! Listen in for five pieces of wisdom I've gleaned over the years!
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2023-12-1511 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy Young12 Days of Christmas (read: Discipleship)One of the best gifts we can give our kids is to be a student of the word of God! Listen in for five pieces of wisdom I've gleaned over the years!
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2023-12-1501 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungInterruptions, Delays & Inconveniences: Cultivating a ”Missionary Spirit”Learning to cultivate a "missionary spirit" in motherhood is hard. As mothers, we are perpetually inconvenienced for the sake of the gospel as we aim to disciple our children. A true missionary spirit in a mother surrenders her well-made plans before the Lord, and prepares her heart and mind for the divine interruptions and delays the Lord intentionally places before her to accomplish His good and perfect will in her household.
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2023-12-1512 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungHow To Get Out of Debt (On One Income)My husband and I (by God's grace) paid off all of our debt, including 190k in student loans (ON ONE INCOME of LESS than 100k) using these 6 simple tips! Are you ready to sacrifice in order to be debt-free?! Listen in!!
We are grateful for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University!
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2023-12-0623 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungDo You Wrestle With Finding Your Identity in Your Career?We can sometimes be led to believe that our value and identity is wrapped up in our careers. We may have subconsciously bought into the lie that if we have a lucrative or successful career, then we're more valuable in the culture and to our families. The culture can send the message that we, as women, are more capable, intellectual or valuable if we can hold down a full-time career and fulfill our role as mother. Let's have some real talk about the issue!
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2023-12-0514 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe Gospel Changes EverythingThe life-saving, life-changing truth of the gospel changes EVERYTHING.
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2023-12-0219 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungThe Distracted & Preoccupied MomIt is so easy to become distracted and preoccupied with our work, commitments, school and extracurricular activities that we lose sight of all that matters for eternity. Let us be committed to NOT be "double-minded" (distracted and preoccupied) as we raise and disciple our children! Love you sisters!
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2023-12-0231 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungMaking the Best Use of the TimeDavid petitioned the Lord in Psalm 39 for wisdom to know the brevity and frailty of his life. He prays for an acute awareness that the number of his days is as nothing.
David was a warrior, leader, musician, poet and king and had every reason to boast in the flesh; however, he understood that his life, just like that of every man, is a mere "breath."
Imagine if every one of us desired to adopt a mindset like that of David, and petitioned the Lord to give us a real grasp of the brevity of...2023-11-3027 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungSacrifice & SimplifyThis is a call-to-action for Christian parents to invest in the lives of their children. We need to be present and enagaged, and enjoy our kids!
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2023-11-1406 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungIn the Trenches of MotherhoodIn the trenches of motherhood, we need each other! I'm with you in it sister - weary and discouraged at times - but sticking my stake in the ground that I'm committed to the discipleship of my kids. For His glory!!
2023-11-1324 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungReal Talk: Called to be a Full-Time MomPodcast Launch! Let's talk homeschooling, big family life and discipleship! I also share my testimony about how God called me out of my legal career into the ministry ahead in my home.
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2023-11-1329 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungEnslaved to the Mighty DollarHello Ladies! This is my testimony about how God helped us pay off 480K in debt, changed the way we THINK about money and FREED US from our bondage to the golden handcuffs which chained us to our careers (due to our debt!). Praying this encourages you!!
2023-11-1340 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungLearning to Suffer Well & Support Those SufferingLet us be people who learn to suffer well and search out others who are suffering and rally around them! As believers and followers of Christ, our suffering produces within us steadfastness and perseverance and loosens our affections for this world as look forward to the fulfillment of God's promises.
2023-11-1327 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungGospel ClarityThe Gospel is such good news for us - a message of mercy, forgiveness, sacrifice and tremendous love!! Seriously. We are dead in our sin...BUT God makes us alive in Christ (Eph. 2). Because we do nothing to earn our salvation, we can do nothing to lose it!!
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2023-11-1319 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungDiscipling Challenging KidsRaising and discipling kids is tough work. Even tougher when you have kids that challenge you on every front. All day. Every day. Let's talk about raising challenging kids, and I pray you leave encouraged!
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2023-11-1324 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungTop 5 (Unexpected) Tips for Homeschool MomsI've learned over the years that there are five important areas I need to address before I ever launch into preparing schedules and choosing curriculum for our homeschool. Addressing these five areas gives me a measure of success from the beginning, reduces my stress and sets expectations for my kiddos - all with the goal of having longevity in homeschooling!
2023-11-1311 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWorldviews Matter (Part 1 of 2)Did you know that each one of us holds a worldview and that it is fully functional by age thirteen? Let's examine how much our worldviews impact every decision we make, and as believers, how critical it is that we cultivate a Biblical worldview.
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2023-11-0938 minThe Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungHow Your Worldview Impacts the Discipleship of Your Children (Part 2 of 2)Your worldview impacts how and whether you prioritize the discipleship of your children! Let's dig-in and discuss it! We will also examine some sobering statistics from the American Worldview Inventory!
2023-11-0918 min
The Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungTop 10 Tips for HomeschoolingSharing the top 10 tips I've learned over the years during my time homeschooling! Praying it blesses you!
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2023-10-2721 min
The Gritty Gospel with Christy YoungWrestling with ContentmentWe wrestle with contentment financially, in our careers and in our roles as mothers; yet, Paul encourages us that "godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Tim. 6:6). Marketing in the culture aims to cultivate our discontentment, but the Lord arms us with His word. Let's expose our natural tendencies toward discontentment, so that we can take our thoughts captive to obey Christ! (2 Cor. 10:5)
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