

The Mary Marantz Show
Mary Marantz
How do I overcome the FEAR that it’s too late to chase a dream? How do I get out of being STUCK in perfectionism, worrying that people will judge me, and being caught up in comparison and self doubt? How do I stay motivated and stop procrastinating out of fear of failure, always feeling unprepared and unqualified before I even begin? How do I prioritize and start making consistent progress on my goals and dreams with highly successful habits, discipline, and focus? And the biggest question of all, how do I OWN my muddy story with bravery, courage, conviction and faith?
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you’ll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You’ll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You’re here and you have scars. You’re here and you have dirt in your story. You’re here and you’re afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we’re going, it won’t be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you’ll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You’ll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You’re here and you have scars. You’re here and you have dirt in your story. You’re here and you’re afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we’re going, it won’t be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Oct 6, 2020 • 52min
You Be You: How to Use Your God-Given Voice with Jamie Ivey
Have you ever felt held back from the abundant life God promises you? Do you ever look at the satisfaction and success in other people’s lives, and wonder where yours is? If you are in need of reassurance that abundant life is closer than you think, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by beloved podcast host, speaker, and author - Jamie Ivey - as the two dive into Jamie’s new book, “You Be You: Why Satisfaction and Success Are Closer Than You Think.” Drawing on her passion of encouraging women and pointing them to Jesus, Jamie’s new book empowers readers to live a life that could only be done by Him and through you! On today’s episode Mary and Jamie talk about what it looks like to really lean into using your unique voice; discuss the power of the voice that God has given you regardless of any sort of platform or any number of followers; and, dive into what it means to live open-handed to God’s plan for your life. After listening you will be beautifully and powerfully reminded that wherever God has placed you is where your voice works best; challenged to strive for a life of faithfulness rather than just a life of success; and, equipped to give up the idea that you must have someone else’s skills, talents, or resources to make an impact. If you are ready to start leaving your deepest mark on the world by living your story, you won’t want to miss this incredible episode! Snag Jamie's new book here! https://www.amazon.com/you-be-you/dp/1462749747?tag=lifeway-20

Sep 29, 2020 • 60min
Standing Strong: How to Break Free from What's Holding You Back with Alli Worthington
Do you long to break free from what’s holding you back? Perhaps you feel trapped by shame, guilt, and lies. If you are ready to fight fear with faith, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by well-known speaker, podcaster and business coach - Alli Worthington. Known for her straight-talking encouragement, Alli motivates women to draw strength from their core identity and overcome the obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential. On today’s episode, Mary and Alli cover all things Alli’s brand new book - “Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence” - which provides a no-nonsense guide to recognizing and eliminating the things that hold us back. This dynamic duo dig deep as they discuss the things that keep us “stuck”; ways to step into the dreams planted in our hearts; and, what it looks like to stand on a strength that is beyond our own. After listening you will be equipped to become an unbreakable woman who finds her strength from God for any adversity; gain strategies for tackling the obstacles of self-doubt, fear, and insecurity; and be ready to find the confidence to say ‘yes’ to God’s call on your life. If you are ready to get ‘unstuck’, overcome adversity, and live with confidence, you will not want to miss this powerful episode! Snag Alli's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Strong-Overcoming-Adversity-Confidence-ebook/dp/B081MY4715

Sep 22, 2020 • 43min
The Cozy Minimalist: How to Embrace the Rhythms of The Season in Your Home with Myquillyn Smith
Do you shy away from hospitality for fear that your house isn’t ‘perfect’? Perhaps you long to turn your house into a cozy home with each season, but you worry that cozy equals cluttered. If you can relate, then you will not want to miss today’s eye opening episode! Today, Mary is joined by Myquillyn Smith, better known as the “The Nester” as the two dig deep into Myquillyn’s latest book, Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round. Empowering women through her tagline, “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful”, Myquillyn’s brand new book is an invitation to create seasonal rhythms of change in your home so that it’s always ready to welcome you, your family, and your friends. On today’s episode, Myquillyn talks about what it looks like to embrace this idea of ‘cozy minimalism’, she shares her tips and tricks for decorating for the seasons rather than for the specific holiday, and she challenges listeners to entertain without the fuss so that the focus can be on the people not the house. After listening, you will be equipped to make a home that moves with the rhythms of seasons using all five senses; understand how to practically make space for the items you love to have a voice in the room, and know what it looks like to lean into true hospitality, which was always about others and never about us. If you are ready to take a deep exhale and live in a home you love without trying to impress anyone, then you will not want to miss this incredible episode! Snag Myquillyn's book here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081MYW3TS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Sep 14, 2020 • 43min
Dirt: Growing Strong Roots in What Makes the Broken Beautiful with My Dad
Have you ever felt broken or disqualified from the muddy scars that leave smudged fingerprints across your life? Maybe you walk around feeling as if your scars are on constant display. If you can relate, this one-of-a-kind episode will speak straight to your heart! Today Mary is joined by none other than the man, the myth, the logger, the legend- Mary’s very own dad, JR Bess. Mary and her dad sit down and dive deep into Mary’s debut book, Dirt: Growing Strong Roots In What Makes The Beautiful Broken. From growing up in a single-wide trailer in the mountains of rural West Virginia to the halls of Yale Law School, Mary Marantz’s highly anticipated memoir is one of remembering our roots while turning our faces to the sky. In today’s episode, Mary and JR talk about the generations of their family that lived and logged in the hauntingly treacherous woods of West Virginia, risking life for limb just to barely scrape by; the two recall JR’s decision to make sure that Mary’s life turned out differently even though this father/ daughter duo grew up up in the same place, went to the same Sunday school, and started in the same elementary school; and, dive deep into how these very struggles became the redemption song God used to write a life for Mary that she never dreamed of. After listening, you will know what it looks like to love a place that you call home while also being unafraid to reach for the sky; be encouraged that God does his best work in the muddy, messy, and broken parts of our lives; and, be inspired to chase your dreams no matter what your circumstances. If you are ready to own the muddy parts of your story, you will not want to miss this raw, vulnerable, and perspective-shifting episode. Go snag your copy of the book! https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Growing-Strong-Broken-Beautiful/dp/0800738454

Sep 8, 2020 • 1h 5min
The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You with Holley Gerth
Have you ever been told that you are an introvert? Do you struggle with understanding what exactly that means? Perhaps you think of your introverted qualities as weaknesses rather than strengths. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to embrace these qualities and be unashamedly you, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Mary is joined by bestselling author, life coach, and podcaster, Holley Gerth, as the two discuss Holley’s brand new book, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs YOU to be YOU. Today, Mary and Holley dive into this eye-opening book, as Holley shares everything you need to know, from brain science to the psychological, relational, and spiritual aspects of being an introvert. This is a powerful episode that will help live with clarity, courage, and confidence in a world that needs what only you can give. After listening, you will be challenged to lean into your introverted qualities and harness them as your strengths and superpowers; you will be encouraged to use these qualities to step into leadership and purpose; and you will discover the power of empathy while focusing on the one, not the many. If you’ve ever questioned who you are as an introvert, or if you love, lead, or share life with an introvert, this empowering episode is not to be missed! Grab Holley's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Purpose-Introverts-World-Needs/dp/0800722914

Sep 1, 2020 • 57min
A Search for Common Ground: How Far Apart Are We Really? with Jordan Blashek + Chris Haugh
Do you find it difficult to engage in honest and meaningful discussions about hot topic issues? Do you long to find connection rather than division without necessarily having to see eye to eye? If you can relate, this episode is a must listen! In today’s episode, Mary is joined by two fellow Yale Law Alums, and authors of the brand new book, Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground - Jordan Blake and Christopher Hall. Union is a road narrative, a civics lesson, and an unforgettable window into one epic friendship that was built because of, not in spite of, political differences. Today, Jordan and Christopher open up to Mary today about their unlikely friendship, and their travel across America on a deeply personal journey through the heart of a divided nation to find growth, hope, and fundamental strength in the country they love. What follows is a three-year adventure story, across forty-four states and along 20,000 miles of road to find out exactly where the American experiment stands at the close of the second decade of the twenty-first century. After listening you will be encouraged to unite over connection rather than divide over differences; develop a willingness to listen rather than judge; and, share a desire to seek the answer to one of the most pressing questions of our time, “How far apart are we really?” If you are ready to hit the road with Jordan and Christopher in search of reasons to strengthen bonds in an era of strife and partisanship, you won’t want to miss this episode! Snag your book here! https://www.amazon.com/Union-Democrat-Republican-Search-Common/dp/0316423793

Aug 25, 2020 • 60min
The Power of Determination: The Story of Jamie Otis
Have you ever felt trapped in life? Like there is no way for you to be able to get from where you are now to where you aspire to be? If you can relate, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by dynamic American TV personality (known for her time on “The Bachelor” and “Married at First Sight”), registered nurse, entrepreneur, and TV host - Jamie Otis! Mary and Jamie are continuing the conversation they started on Jamie and her husband Doug’s podcast, “Hot Marriage. Cool Parents”, except this time the tables have turned and Jamie is telling her incredible story. On today’s episode Jamie vulnerably opens up about her past. Moving from trailer to trailer as a child. Watching her mom go down the dark road of drugs, alcohol, and abuse. Being granted custody of her siblings just a teenager herself. And how she fought for more and broke the cycle. Jamie also shares about her time on “The Bachelor” followed by “Married At First Sight”, and talks about her hilarious memoir, “Wifey 101: Everything I Got Wrong After Finding Mr. Right,” where she recounts how she fumbled her way through the newlywed game and lived to tell the tale. After listening, you will be empowered to continue on no matter what obstacles you are facing, challenged to think about using your own story to help others, and encouraged that your dreams are in fact within reach. Her story is one of perseverance, determination, and staying the course in even the face of extreme adversity. Make sure to tune into this powerful episode! Follow Jamie here! https://www.instagram.com/jamienotis/

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 21min
The Refined Woman: How to Love Yourself and Others in the Waiting with Kat Harris
Are you tired of living in periods of ‘waiting’? Are you ready for a breakthrough? If you long to feel known, loved, and equipped right where you are, then today’s episode is for you! Today Mary is joined by podcaster, speaker, photographer, founder of The Refined Woman, and author of the upcoming book, Sexless in the City: Sometimes Sassy, Sometimes Painful, Always Honest Look at Dating, Desire, and Sex- Kat Harris. In her upcoming book, Kat shares her discovery of a renewed Biblical vision for sex, singleness, and relationships, and her transformation into an empowered woman of Faith equipped to navigate today's dating culture with vision, clarity, and freedom. In today’s episode, Kat opens up about her unexpected, but meant-to-be journey from her work in the non-profit space, to becoming a New York Fashion Week photographer, to becoming an author. With real talk and straight wisdom, Kat and Mary both dig into their messy, sometimes painful, and always honest journey of discovering their purpose even in periods of waiting. After listening to this raw, vulnerable, and honest conversation, you will have an understanding of what it means to be a ‘refined woman’; you’ll be challenged to look at your ‘waiting periods’ through a different lens while learning how to support those ‘in waiting’ around you; and, you will gain an alternative perspective of ‘success’. No matter what she is doing, Kat is inspiring and empowering women everywhere to realize the person they were always meant to be. If you are ready to navigate your season with confidence and freedom, make sure to tune into this empowering episode! Follow Kat here! https://www.instagram.com/therefinedwoman/

Aug 11, 2020 • 52min
Abundant Living > Timid Living: Living the Life God Designed for You with Teresa Swanstrom Anderson
Have you become so caught up in life that your well-intentioned plans may have accidentally planned God right out of it all? If you can relate, this episode is here to remind you to slow down and ask God to use you. Today Mary is joined by her dear friend, Teresa Swanstrom Anderson, who is the author Beautifully Interrupted. Through Teresa’s personal story you will be inspired to learn the importance of giving your plans back to God to allow Him to expand the borders of your life and heart. Teresa is also the author of three new Bible studies that just released including: Leading Wherever You Are, Saying Yes In The Darkness, and Living for What Really Matters. On today’s episode, Mary and Teresa dig deeply into what it looks like to have a tendency to want to run towards what is safe, how we can accidentally get to a place of planning out our years to the point that we actually end up planning God right out, and why we should be asking God to reveal His biggest desires for us rather than tackling life on our own. After listening you will walk away encouraged to live through the ‘in-between’ times of waiting, be equipped to brave the storms of life with grace and faith, and embrace the life-changing perspective of seeking God’s plans first and foremost. If you are ready to turn your life over to God and see where He leads, you won’t want to miss this powerhouse of an episode! Snag Teresa's latest Bible studies here! https://www.teresaswanstromanderson.com/bible-studies

Aug 6, 2020 • 56min
The Greater Story: Believing That Your Mess is The Beginning of God's Miracle with Sam Collier
Are you facing a challenging time right now? Do you long to know that God is at work even in the midst of your struggle? If you can relate, today’s episode will teach you how to see the big picture, even when it seems like there are pieces missing. On today’s episode, Mary is joined by pastor, speaker, host of the Greater Story TV show AND podcast - Sam Collier. Sam is also the author of the brand new book, A Greater Story: My Rescue, Your Purpose, and Our Place in God’s Plan. In this deeply personal yet remarkably universal book, Sam tells his inspiring story of abandonment, sacrifice, gratitude, and rescue, revealing how God is always doing something bigger and better than we might imagine. Today, Sam opens up about his story which begins with his biological mother giving him up for adoption, the obstacles and challenges he faced throughout his life, and how in spite of opposition that God would prove He was truly writing a story that Sam could have never written in his own strength. After listening you will be encouraged to forge on even in the face of rejection, understand what it looks like to lean into surrender and trust, and believe that God is writing a better story for us even when it goes against what we had originally planned, against what we thought we were being called to do, and against what we thought our gifts were to be used for. If you are ready for a powerful episode that offers a unique perspective to finding your purpose in an ever-changing culture, this episode is a must-listen! Snag Sam's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Greater-Story-Rescue-Purpose-Place/dp/1540901076/