The Mary Marantz Show

Have you ever wanted life to be a little less, well, complicated and heavy? The guest on the Mary Marantz Show today is telling us how to do just that. Taylor Tippett, known as the flight attendant who leaves encouraging notes on passenger windows, shares how we can find encouragement and meaning amid the heaviness of this world. A few years ago, Taylor was going through a rough season of life, and as she sat in the back of a Boeing 737 journaling, she wrote "be kind to yourself" and then hung it on one of the passenger windows. What started as a personal project to uplift others became a viral sensation as she started writing more notes--and #wordsfromthewindowseat was born. In her latest book, Words from the Window Seat: The Everyday Magic of Kindness, Courage, and Being True To Yourself, Taylor reminds us all that even in the middle of so much darkness and brokenness, it's possible to make a difference and share your unique light. In this vulnerable conversation, Taylor transparently shares her personal journey, including: Breaking off an unhealthy relationship, and acknowledging the unhealth of her own, personal patterns, The trauma in her childhood and how she copes with that now, and What it means to sit with your younger self to step into the fullness of who you were made to be In this conversation with Mary and Taylor, you’ll also learn: How to recognize the magic of small moments and the power of everyday kindness,  The balance of getting better and but also not beating yourself up in the process, and How to create a pep talk for yourself when you don’t ‘win’ - because it’s okay to be human   This uplifting conversation is here to bring a sense of lightness to your day, while also acknowledging the truth of what you’re going through. Friend, it’s not always easy, but we are so grateful you’re here. Snag Taylor's book here! https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/words-from-the-window-seat/

Ever feel like the weight of the world falls squarely on your shoulders, but your life is too ordinary to actually make a difference? If so, you’re not alone - especially over the last couple of years with the collective pain our society has been experiencing.  But the good news? God isn’t calling us to the perfect step, He’s just calling us to the next step.  These are the encouraging words of today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show, Hosanna Wong.  Hosanna is an international speaker, bestselling author, and spoken word artist sharing captivating stories of a powerful God with churches, conferences, prisons, & other events around the world. In her new book, How (Not) to Save the World: The Truth About Revealing God’s Love to the People Right Next to You, she takes readers on a journey of inspiration and self-realization through a Biblical perspective. Hosanna goes on to provide tips from her own life experience of how she really got it wrong when it came to ‘showing God’s love’ and how she continues to course correct now.  Hosanna and Mary go into depth about: What Hosanna did when she felt small, insignificant, helpless, and less than, What do we do with the feeling that we DON’T want to be unnoticed,  How we ACTUALLY point people to Jesus, A perspective on the story of Peter you haven’t heard before, and What God calls us to before we make our plans   Friend, when you are feeling small, unnoticed, and don’t even know where to start changing the world that you feel is full of pain and you’re helpless to make any difference - start right where you are.  This episode is emotional and inspirational and joy-filled. If you’re ready to start making an impact and living a life of obedience - even in the middle of your ordinary life, this episode is for you. Snag Hosanna's book here! https://www.hosannawong.com/savetheworld

Have the last few months somehow turned into years - and you’re left feeling like you’re floating aimlessly? This ongoing lack of focus and defaulting into decisions can leave us feeling purposeless. Well, it’s time to break the patterns that are keeping you stuck because you’re worth so much more than that.  On today’s episode, Mary is inviting on best-selling author, speaker, and sought after business coach for women entrepreneurs, Tanya Dalton, to the podcast. In Tanya’s most recent book, On Purpose: The Busy Woman’s Guide to An Extraordinary Life of Meaning & Success, Tanya aims to challenge you to shake the foundations of how you view your world and start to step into new opportunities that perhaps you didn’t realize were there.  Mary and Tanya chat about: How to identify brain patterns that keep us believing we don’t have options The ACTUAL opposite of being STUCK, and how to step into it  The delightfully simple and extremely effective practice to break old habits Why because it’s ‘always been this’ doesn’t mean ‘it will ALWAYS be this way’   Friend, if you’re feeling stuck without a way out - begin to recognize: you’re already in pain in your current state - don’t delay the process to stop and recognize these patterns. And today’s episode will show you exactly where to start. Because the painful parts of your story do not need to be regret, but a springboard of resilience. Grab Tanya's book here! https://tanyadalton.com/onpurpose

Do you feel like your life, your time, is actually YOURS? Or do you mostly feel pulled in a million directions and distracted from doing the DEEP work of calling on your life?  Today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show knows a thing or two about PURPOSEFUL work - and the steps it takes to achieve those goals from a Biblical perspective. Jordan Raynor’s perspective on time management is shaped by the Gospel and as he says in his book, Redeeming Your Time, “the Gospel is our ultimate source of both ambition and rest,” and that truth has tremendous applications for how we redeem our time. In the last five years alone, Jordan has built two businesses that have created more than 100 jobs, signed 7 book deals, and helped millions of Christians in every country connect the gospel to their work. In this episode, Jordan and Mary chat about:  While we are saved by grace through faith, we are also called to do good works! We should care deeply about redeeming our time in whatever field God is calling us to. The real reason why it’s important to redeem our time (hint: it’s not for our success) How to make our yes an actual yes, and how to clear space if we need to make a yes a no in the interim How to find the balance of rest and work + achieving Tangible tips to eliminate the constant noise in today’s culture   Friend, if you feel like your days are not your own, but you’re so ready to start on the deep, legacy leaving work you know you were called to, today’s episode will be refreshing to your overwhelmed soul. Order Jordan’s book today! https://jordanraynor.com/

Do you ever feel a bit less than when you are witnessing the external success and achievements of others around you? Especially when you are going through a season of trial? Whether it’s someone you know on social media or someone you look up to on a stage - it seems like everyone’s achievements are out in the open more than ever.  In that moment - it can be easy to internalize the lie that unless we are SEEN we are not VALUABLE. While you can’t always choose the stages you’re on or the trials you go through, today’s guest on the Mary Marantz Show is here to show you something much more powerful. Natalie Grant is an Eight-time GRAMMY® nominee and Five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, and has become an icon in Christian & Gospel music. In addition to garnering more than 500 million streams and multiple number #1 albums and singles on the Billboard Charts, she is also a respected author and philanthropist - with her first book releasing, Dare to Be: God is Able. Are You Willing? just last month.  Natalie wisely shares her perspective shift on how she views answered prayers in a season of desperation and feeling unseen in order to experience unexpected joy - and how you can, too. In this episode, Natalie and Mary cover: The AMAZING story of how Natalie met her conference/movement co-founder Charlotte - in what feels like a once in a lifetime overlap of stories What we learn in a stormy season that we can’t in a mountaintop moment How to not panic when you hear God say Pause or Pivot The lessons we learn when our usual is challenged by God’s unusual The life changing perspective shift to adopt when in a season of desperation   Friend, whether you’re in a mountaintop or a valley moment - God SEES you. He cares more about who you are becoming than what you are achieving. And there is so much peace in that. Tune in to this amazing episode and see what happens when you say YES to when God says I DARE YOU. Snag Natalie’s book here! https://daretobebook.com/

When you think of life balance - what images come to mind? Juggling all the metaphoric balls? Walking a tightrope and praying you don’t misstep? The mile long to-do list always seems to be looming over heads - so we work on overdrive to accomplish it ALL.  If you’re tired of feeling like there is just not enough TIME in the day and you’re ready to take back control of your schedule - this episode with Christy Wright is for YOU. In her new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance, Christy reveals the main reasons why we feel out of balance and how to combat those. She also lays out the path to balance that anyone can walk in order to ditch the distractions in life and focus on what really matters. In this honest and transparent conversation, Mary and Christy talk about the inner reasons behind our tendencies to overwork - and Christy’s 3 step process to create your ideal, life schedule without the guilt. In this conversation, Mary and Christy also cover: The deeper heart wounds that drive us to perform  What we learn in childhood that needs to be unlearned as an adult about love How to find peace in an unbalanced world The actual question we should be asking when trying to find balance How to achieve a meaningful life on your own terms   If you’re ready to swap the exhausting pressure for balanced peace, you’re going to love this episode!  Snag Christy’s book here! https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/take-back-your-time-by-christy-wright

Do you find it difficult to make life-giving friendships as an adult? One where there is no competition, gossip, or pressure to fit-in? If you can relate, then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by her incredible friend, host of the “Let’s Get Coffee” podcast, author, and speaker - Jeanette Tapley - as the two talk about the challenging idea of making friends as an adult. Known for having a heart that beats for people, Jeanette lives by the mantra that everyone should be heard, valued, and never alone no matter what stage of life they find themselves in. On today’s episode, Mary and Jeanette talk about the ever present struggle of making true friendships as adults. They explore the idea of what it means to have a true place of belonging with people who know you and are for; what it looks like to walk through life showing up as the friend that you need; and the challenging concept of a “friendship breakup.” After listening, you will be equipped to flip the script on the idea that friendships are hard; learn how to be an intentional friend to others while finding, making, and keeping friends over the long haul as an adult; walk away with tangible tips for how to be intentional with scheduling, checking-in, and calendars; and, understand how to balance friendship break-ups with our calling to love others. If you are ready to drop the walls, flip the script, and begin developing life-giving, true friendships - then make sure to tune into today’s empowering episode. Follow Jeannette here! https://www.instagram.com/jeanettetapley/

Are you the quiet one in the room for fear of speaking up and saying the wrong thing? Maybe you cancel plans at the last minute as you feel your social anxiety kick in! If you can relate, then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by seasoned lawyer turned author, speaker, and relationship expert for shows like Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” and TLCs “Dave + Kate” - Rachel DeAlto! In her brand new book, “Relatable: How To Connect With Anyone Anywhere (even if it scares you),” Rachel helps you go from socially awkward to effortlessly relatable. On today’s episode, Mary and Rachel dive into how “Relatable” is more than just a book- it is a go-to guide for connecting to yourself, other people, and an incredible life. The duo talk about external forces and triggers of social anxiety; the grounding that happens when we connect in-person versus online; the crisis we are facing as a society of not knowing how to talk to each other; and the ever present social comparison theory. After listening, you will be able to pursue adaptability no matter where you are with authenticity; understand the art of reading the room; be equipped to become aspirational and inspirational while still being relatable; and, learn Rachel’s 5x5 method for resetting your nervous system when it needs it the most. If you are ready for a guide that will take you from socially awkward to awesome, while feeling more comfortable in social settings so that your true self can shine through, you will not want to miss today’s fresh, humorous, and powerful episode! Snag Rachel's book here! https://www.racheldealto.com/book

If we’re being honest with ourselves - the last couple of years have probably gone anything except according to plan. If you have felt that life recently seems like one big exercise of surrender - surrendering of plans, control, work, school - just what life is ‘supposed’ to look like, and your dreams are feeling a little lost in the shuffle - then you’re in the right place today.  Today Mary is joined for a second time by her friend, bestselling author, podcast host and national speaker, Rebekah Lyons. In her new devotional, A Surrendered Yes: 52 Devotions to Let Go and Live Free, Rebekah offers readers 52 reflections that will move them from striving and fear into freedom, joy and rest. On today’s episode, Mary and Rebekah head right to the heart of what a surrendered yes actually is, what it looks like, what it feels like, and what is keeping us from it. You know that big, scary dream that you've been feeling like God has been asking you to take a big leap? Mary and Rebekah cover exactly how to stop putting off that decision because they are tackling what is keeping you from making it. The two discuss: How fear of failure shows up in our lives What is means to surrender not only control, but the struggle as well Why you are NOT disqualified; even when that’s all you feel How to say yes even when it means to lay down heartbreaking things   After listening you will be equipped to: Challenge your mindset when you place yourself on the sidelines before you start Act out your surrendered yes even before you feel like doing so Live life with ease and peace rather than grabbing for control   If you’re ready to take action on that idea that you can't go a day without thinking about, the one God just keeps giving you those nudges on, then don’t miss today’s episode! Grab a copy of Rebekah's book here! https://rebekahlyons.com/

Are you in need of healing from a father-wound that you have been carrying around for years? Perhaps you are a parent now yourself and want to break unhealthy cycles you’ve seen passed down for generations. If you long for healing or redemption for you or your family, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by actor, director, and filmmaker of movies like “Overcomer,” “War Room,” “Courageous,” “Fireproof,” “Facing the Giants,” and his latest, “Show Me the Father” - Alex Kendrick of the Kendrick Brothers! Known for his life dedication to following Jesus and serving in church ministry for 20 years, Alex now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films. On today’s episode, Mary and Alex dig deep into “Show Me the Father,” the first, full documentary produced by the Kendrick Brothers, which features a variety of amazing true stories that takes audiences of all ages on an inspiring and emotional cinematic journey. The two discuss how everyone has a unique father story that deeply affects our identity; the influence fathers have in shaping the direction of their children’s lives; and the impact of breaking unhealthy generational cycles for generations to come. After listening, you will be motivated to think differently about how you view your earthly father; reevaluate and rediscover how you personally relate to God the Father; and find healing from your personal father wounds, by being invited to seek redemption from our Ultimate Father. Everyone has a father story, and it’s still being written. If you are ready to address old wounds, discover healing, and be inspired to change the lives of others, you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! Check out the movie here! https://www.showmethefathermovie.com/ Note from the filmmakers! The movie COURAGEOUS LEGACY (referenced at the end of the episode) will now be releasing on September 24, 2021.