The Mary Marantz Show

Are you okay? As in, really okay? Or, do you go about your everyday responsibilities putting on a brave face for yourself and those around you, just pretending to be okay? If you can relate to the weight of wearing this mask, when deep down you are struggling, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by licensed professional counselor, speaker and author - Debra Fileta. Debra is also the host of the Love + Relationships Podcast, and the writer behind the popular relationship advice blog TrueLoveDates.com. And today, Mary and Debra dig into Debra’s new book, “Are You Really Okay? Getting Real About Who You Are, How You’re Doing, and Why It Matters”. In this book, Debra challenges readers to get real with how you’re doing spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically so you can recognize where you need growth and healing. On today’s episode, Debra shares her firsthand knowledge that being a person of faith doesn’t automatically mean you’re healthy. Mary and Debra talk about what it looks like to be living in the social media times that says how you look through the filter on the outside is more important than what's going on in the inside; dig deep about things like trauma, anxiety, depression; and discuss how to deal with the negative things in life head on with the truth about who God says we are. After listening, you will be equipped to get to the root of what you believe about yourself, others, and God; recognize the influences of past traumas and replace them with God’s truth; and, be ready to understand and express your emotions in healthy and helpful ways. If you are ready to get intentional about pursuing health in every part of your life, using a combination of science, psychology, and faith, you will not want to miss today’s incredible episode! Snag Debra's book here! https://truelovedates.com/order/

Have you ever hated the mirror? Perhaps you’ve felt uncomfortable in your own skin, or complained about the body God's given you. If you can relate, then today’s episode is a must-listen! Today, Mary is joined by podcast host, coach, and author - Jess Connolly! Jess and Mary get real, raw, and vulnerable in their conversation as they dive into Jess’ latest book, “Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good.” Obsessed with the freedom that is ours for the taking, Jess has been on a journey to break free from body shame using God’s truth and now she invites you to join her! On today’s episode, Jess and Mary use a grace-based approach to flip the script on what it means for our bodies to be good and invite listeners to name and reclaim who we were made to be. They go deep on questions of faith, theology, practical ways to reframe your thoughts around your body, the body positivity versus body neutrality movement, and share very real, very honest, very vulnerable stories from both of their lives. After listening, you Will be ready to rename what the world has labeled as less-than, Understand the balance between freedom and health, Experience restoration where there has been injury, and Become a change agent in partnering with God to bring revival to a generation of women! If you are ready to experience freedom and grace from whatever struggle you are facing today and experience God meeting you in this tender place, you will not want to miss today’s must-listen episode! Snag Jess's book here! https://jessconnolly.com/

“Do I really rely on the power of God or am I trying to do life in my own strength?” “How can I experience more of His presence?” “Why do I keep struggling with things I’ve been set free from?” If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined for a second time by author, Bible teacher, and sought-after speaker - Jeannie Cunnion. Having been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family, Jeannie is known for her passion of encouraging women to live in the freedom for which Christ has set us free. No matter her forum, Jeannie’s message is always woven with humility, transparency, wisdom, and a contagious love for the Good News. On today’s episode, Mary and Jeannie dive into Jeannie’s latest book, “Don’t Miss out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with The Holy Spirit.” “Don’t Miss Out” is all about answering the following question that Jeannie herself wrestled with: Have I settled for less than all of God? As Mary and Jeannie dig deep into this question they also discuss the power that the Holy Spirit has to offer; the difference between living saved and living free; and, the reason why we may be settling for less than everything and what to do about it. After listening, You will be equipped to recognize and defeat the toxic thoughts that are constantly taking up residence and swirling in a loop in your head; Discover how and why you should make your heart a more welcoming home for the Holy Spirit; and, Be ready to unpack the countless ways the Holy Spirit Champions you! If you are ready to choose the power of 'Spirit-Help' over 'self-help, you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! Snag Jeannie's book here! https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/

Are you hurting, seemingly lost, or feeling broken? Perhaps you long for the hope that an opportunity to start over provides. If you can relate, then today’s episode is going to speak straight to your heart as you learn to discover opportunity even when circumstances and endings are hard and uncertain! Today, Mary is joined by a Forbes “30 under 30”, named leader by Oprah Winfrey, podcast host, and author- Zim Flores! Mary and Zim go deep today exploring Zim’s book, “Dare to Bloom: Trusting God Through Painful Endings and New Beginnings.” The daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Zim was the founder of Travel Noire, a hugely successful website and social media presence aimed at serving Black travelers. She sold the business in 2017 to pursue God and her book is about the power of starting over, blooming where you are, and stepping into exactly who you are meant to be. On today’s episode, Mary and Zim discuss that either by choice or by circumstance, we will all encounter new beginnings; the tension between science and faith and the ways that one actually informs the other; the power of asking for transformation over deliverance; and, the difference between an all-weather purpose and a seasonal purpose. After listening, you will walk away with practical and hard-won truths about: How to reclaim your true identity and surrender your desired outcomes to God Ways to navigate new beginnings with hope for whatever is next in your life How to joyfully participate in your own story even when you don't know what the future holds If you are ready to be challenged to be both vulnerable and resilient in new seasons of your life while boldly positioning yourself for whatever God has next, you will not want to miss this incredible episode! Follow Zim here! https://www.instagram.com/zimism/?hl=en

Do you wonder if you are LIVING life or LETTING life happen to you? Today, Mary is joined by watercolor artist, popular blogger, and new author - Emily Lex - as the two dive into Emily’s brand new book, “Freely and Lightly: God’s Gracious Invitation to a Life of Quiet Confidence. Even though Emily appeared to have it all, on the inside she was having an identity crisis that was leading her down a path of burnout and unhappiness. Freely and Lightly is a collection of essays of Emily’s faith journey, about how she was searching for her identity in all the wrong places while hustling, striving, and scrambling to find worthiness. Emily’s new book encourages the reader that God is offering a better way. On today’s episode, Mary and Emily: Dig into this better way, define what real rest and quiet confidence can mean for your life, Talk about the feeling of unrest in your soul and what to do about it, Discuss this notion of busy as a badge of honor, and Dive into what it looks like to keep adding to our calendars in an effort to keep up and the journey to finding a better way. After listening, you will: Be ready to free yourself from the expectations of the world (and the expectations you place on yourself), Learn to rest in God’s unforced rhythms of grace, Be equipped to dive into the real reasons behind your busyness, and Find it time to stop relying on yourself and your own efforts and start relying on Jesus. If you are ready to leave the burdened and heavy way of living behind, and step into a life of quiet confidence, living freely and lightly, then you will not want to miss today’s eye-opening episode! Snag Emily's book here! https://emilylex.com/book/

Would you like to live a life free of financial stress? Perhaps the idea of transforming your relationship with money seems impossible. If you are looking for a proven, non-restrictive method to achieving your financial goals, you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! Today, Mary is joined by podcast host, author, and founder of You Need A Budget (YNAB)- Jesse Mecham - as the two dive into Jesse’s book, “You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want.” Having personally experienced the stress that comes with living paycheck to paycheck, Jesse created YNAB to help his family develop a system to track their expenses. And today, he has captured everything he’s learned and refined over the last 13+ years, into a single, all-inclusive, no-sequel-necessary, this-is-my-best-thinking book that is changing the lives of readers. On today’s episode, Mary and Jesse talk about The ways you can transform money management from a paralyzing burden to a powerful tool; How you can crystalize your life’s priorities through the lens of a liberating, exhilarating, life-changing budget; and, The freedom that comes from positively reframing how you view money while shedding the guilt you experience when spending it! After listening, you will be: Able to ‘give every dollar job’ and be intentional about what you want your money to do before spend it; Ready to embrace your true expenses while breaking them into manageable amounts; and, Equipped to uncover your true money priorities without someone telling what you have to do with your money. If you are ready to stop counting down the minutes until another payday and find the financial freedom you long for, you will not want to miss today’s life-changing episode! Follow Jesse + YNAB here! https://www.instagram.com/youneedabudget/

Do you long to take a break from the fast pace of life, but are afraid of what you’ll miss if you do? Perhaps you find yourself going big and hustling hard only to be left feeling stressed and empty. If you can relate, today’s episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by beloved author, Jennifer Dukes Lee, as the two dive into Jennifer’s latest book “Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl”. Known for her wisdom, encouragement, and heart for women Jennifer’s new book offers readers a path to what she calls “unhurried living”. With eloquent truths and vivid storytelling, Jennifer reflects on the lessons she learned from living on her fifth-generation family farm and the insights she gathered from the purposeful yet never rushed life of Christ. On today’s episode, Mary and Jennifer talk about the power of finding balance in life rather than succumbing to the ‘hustle culture’; get really honest about what it looks like to break free from what society says matters; and, discuss the importance of God’s timing and God’s provision for your life. After listening, you will find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus; be equipped with practices for unhurried your heart and mind every day; and feel ready to let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in your life. If you are ready to find a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting, you will not want to miss today’s incredible episode. You can follow Jennifer here! https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdukeslee/ And snag her book here! https://jenniferdukeslee.com/growingslow/

Do you find yourself white knuckling every situation around you? Desperately seeking control rather than surrender? Perhaps you even find yourself turning to all the wrong things in an effort to feel like you are in charge.  Today, Mary is joined by founder of the Sanctuary Project, and author of “From Basement to Sanctuary: Finding God's Healing Power Through the Twelve Steps” - Holly Christine Hayes. After years of abuse, addiction, and trafficking, Holly found “sanctuary” after crying out to God on a bathroom floor and is passionate about helping others find that same sanctuary in the ways she did - through a relationship with Christ. On today’s episode, Mary and Holly: Dive into to Holly’s story of her down spiral that led to a life of trauma, shame, and eventual homelessness, The point in Holly’s journey where she hit rock bottom and what she did about it, Her role as the founder and CEO of Sanctuary Project and the impact this survivor-run organization is having, and so much more. After listening, You will know what it truly looks like to surrender your life to the plan that God has for you -this bigger picture; Be empowered to share your own story to help others while bringing glory to God; and, Understand the power of admitting your brokenness to God rather than trying to “act holy”. If you are ready to stop running, stop escaping, stop controlling and start living a truly meaningful life of surrender, then you will not want to miss today’s powerful episode! Grab Holly's book here! https://www.hollychristinehayes.com/

Does it seem impossible to both win at work and succeed at life? Perhaps you feel that your career wins can only come at the cost of your health, relationships, and personal well-being. If you can relate, this episode is a must-listen! Today, Mary is joined by the President and CEO of Michael Hyatt & Company, podcast host, and author - Megan Hyatt Miller - as the two dive into Megan & Michael’s new book, “Win at Work and Succeed at Life: 5 Principles to Free Yourself from the Cult of Overwork”. As the architect of Michael Hyatt & Company’s standout culture, Megan is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life, while also delivering phenomenal results to customers. And today, she is here to share her secrets so that you can achieve the ‘double win’ as well! On today’s episode, Mary and Megan: Discuss the elusive and one-sided idea of success that so often gets us into trouble, The ways that we can reach our professional potential vs. compromising it, and The differences between the hustle fallacy, the ambition break, and the double win. After listening, you: Will be equipped with Megan and Michael’s five principles to free yourself from the cult of overwork; Be ready to prioritize what matters most within the three non-negotiable categories of self-care relational priorities, and professional results; and, Walk away with the key question you need to answer to go from where you are to where you want to be. If you are ready to refuse the false choice of career vs. family and achieve the double win in life, then you will not want to miss today’s incredible episode! Follow Megan here! https://www.instagram.com/meganhyattmiller/

Do you pick up every ‘how-to’ magazine, trying to cobble together life hacks and productivity strategies only to be left still feeling overwhelmed? Perhaps you are tired, flat out exhausted, from trying to live up to society’s standards of having to do it all. If you can relate, then this episode is going to be the lifejacket you need to stop drowning under the chaos of life. Today, Mary is joined by podcaster, blogger, and author of “The Lazy Genius Way: How to Embrace What Matters, Ditch What Doesn’t, and Get Stuff Done”, Kendra Adachi. Kendra believes that living by a list of "shoulds" is exhausting and leaves zero extra time for just being a person! Over the years she learned that if her worth was based on how well she did everything she should do, then she would be a terrible human being! So, she quit trying so hard, and started being a genius and the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t. On today’s episode, Mary and Kendra discuss: How we don’t need a new list of things to do, but rather we need a new way to see; The reasons why we are worn out from both trying too hard and not trying at all; and How social media has conflated order with being fake and chaos with being real. After listening, you will: Be equipped with the right tools to discern what truly matters in your own personal life (not what should matter by the world’s standards); Feel empowered with Kendra’s ‘decide once’ strategy - ready to breath a little easier and live a little lighter; and Leave ready do your future self a favor by asking ‘the magic question’. If you are ready to embrace what matters, ditch what doesn’t, and get stuff done, then you will not want to miss this powerful episode! Follow Kendra here! https://www.instagram.com/thelazygenius/