The Mary Marantz Show

Have you ever found yourself caught in the whirlwind of holiday chaos, desperately searching for a way to maintain your sanity?  Join Mary and Heather Brown, business owner, wife, mama, wellness and fitness enthusiast, and creator, as they delve into the art of prioritization, the value of self-care, and practical tips to strengthen your mental, spiritual, and physical health.  Tune in to hear,  Tangible practices to orient yourself and your family during busy seasons The ONE thing you need to do every Sunday How your health directly impacts generations to come   The truth is, we don’t have to wait until after the holiday season slows down to experience moments of peace, connect with loved ones, and nourish our well-being.  The time to start is now!  Trust me, you don’t want to miss this episode! Follow Heather here! https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/ Check out her resources here: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/ For full episodes notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow More About Heather Brown: Heather Brown Is a business owner, wife, mama, wellness and fitness enthusiast, and creator with a passion to inspire and equip women where they’re at, without shying away from real-life challenges like postpartum depression and mom guilt. By redefining health via her Triple Threat Triangle of mind, body, and spirit and other tangible resources like her Sunday Reset, Heather comes alongside you to give you doable steps to become the healthiest and most confident version of yourself. She believes you can serve your people better by moving towards a healthier, happier lifestyle one inch at a time–and nope, no quick-fix fad systems here. She is a big believer in the power of everyday–letting good things grow until they become daily healthy habits that are perfect for you. So, get ready for practical steps for letting go of burdensome expectations, pursuing healthy boundaries, and living a healthy life well-loved!

Does your worry feel like a record player on repeat in your head? Are you tired of how much time and energy these negative emotions take up?  Join Mary and Keri Eichberger, author, blogger, and podcaster, as they explore the journey of learning how to engage with worry and fear in our daily lives. As someone who has always had a predisposition towards worry and anxiety, compounded by witnessing a traumatic event in highschool, Keri shares impactful insights into four filters to combat the cycle of worrisome thoughts, and the one question you need to ask yourself every day. They are chatting: The power of naming our anxiety Keri’s go-to Scriptures and Truths to ward off worry - and you can, too  Four filters to combat the cycle of worrisome thoughts   Keri's journey is a testament that you are enough and can live fully alive, unburdened by constant anxiety. Today is the day you embark on the life God is calling you to live. Follow Keri here! https://www.instagram.com/kerieichberger/ Check out her new book here: https://keri-ann.com/books/   For full episode notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow More About Keri Eichberger: Keri Eichberger is a born and raised “Kentucky girl,” a wife and mom of 5, author, blogger, and podcaster. Her affinity for reading and soaking in God’s guidance and goodness, along with using her stories of struggle to serve, ignited a FIRE to inspire with the words God laid on her heart! She is passionate about sharing her wins, losses, and learnings to help others more deeply experience God’s sovereign love, and open their hearts to the calling of their purposefully planned soul. In her first published book, Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, she wants to help you fill-up with the hope of Jesus, be encouraged in His power and love, and live the abundant life He is calling you to!

Do you doubt yourself and cycle in your thoughts when making decisions? Or defer the dream in your heart by saying ‘I’ll start tomorrow?’ In today’s episode, Mary welcomes special guest, Elizabeth Evans, her powerhouse podcast producer and owner and founder of Elizabeth Evans Media. Together, they explore the importance of self-trust, the consequences of indecisiveness, and the real reasons we aren’t taking action on the things that mean the most to us. Tune in to learn: The 3 step plan to starting on that goal you keep putting off The key to getting out of the ‘planning’ process and into needle moving action The surprising thing keeping you from your creativity   If you are ready to step into a life of congruence with your creative self and actually start to trust your discernment to propel you toward a more fulfilling journey, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!   To get on Elizabeth’s CEO Email list, head to: www.elizabethevans.co/email Follow Elizabeth here! https://www.instagram.com/elizabethevans.co/ Check out her work here: https://elizabethevans.co/   For full episode notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow More About Elizabeth Evans: Elizabeth Evans is a podcast producer and the owner and founder of Elizabeth Evans Media, a woman-owned, full-service podcast production agency. Elizabeth is on a mission to create a fleet of compelling storytellers through the power of podcasting. Your story is meaningful. Elizabeth helps make it impactful. Her 360, boutique podcast studio helps best-selling authors, award-winning musicians, and impactful influencers strategically build their show from concept to launch. With dozens of top show launches, her uniquely created methodology creates transformative podcasts full of timeless, quality conversations that empower listeners into extraordinary action.

How well do you truly connect with the parts of your story that involve suffering?  Join Mary and Dr. Curt Thompson, renowned psychiatrist, speaker, and author, as they discuss: The role of recognizing our unresolved wounds,  The significance of co-regulating emotional distress, and  The four attachment styles that drive our relationships.  Discover practical strategies to become more aware of your interior life and steps you can take to deepen your experience of the unwavering presence of God amidst suffering. They are chatting: How suffering manifests and multiplies in our bodies How community can be the embodied presence of Jesus The lifelong journey of redemption and transformation   In this captivating episode,  Dr. Thompson takes us on a journey through the complexities of suffering, hope, and the human mind and challenges listeners to explore the underlying wounds that inhibit enduring hope.  As we embark on this transformative journey, may we find the courage and wisdom to face our suffering head-on and discover the beauty and goodness that await us on the other side.   Follow Curt here! https://www.instagram.com/curtthompsonmd/ Check out his new book here: https://curtthompsonmd.com/books/ For full episodes notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow More About Dr. Curt Thompson: Dr. Curt Thompson weaves together an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and a Christian view of what it means to be human — to educate and encourage others as they seek to fulfill their intrinsic desire to feel known, valued, and connected. He understands that deep, authentic relationships are essential to experiencing a healthier, more purposeful life — but the only way to realize this is to begin telling our stories more truly.  Through his workshops, speaking engagements, books, organizational consulting, private clinical practice, and other platforms, he helps people process their longings, grief, identity, purpose, perspective of God, and perspective of humanity, inviting them to engage more authentically with their own stories and their relationships. Only then can they can feel truly known and connected and live into the meaningful reality they desire 
to create. In his most recent book, The Deepest Place, Thompson invites us to explore how the Apostle Paul's experience of love, secure attachment, and the deeply felt sense of God's abiding presence carried him through the challenges he faced--and how it can help us not just survive, but flourish in the presence of suffering.

Are you weighed down by the labels you received in your childhood? Do you feel defined by the hardest parts of your past? Join Mary and Suzie Eller, author, Bible teacher, and speaker, as they delve into the: Effects of generational trauma,  Necessity of holding space for a different perspective in your story, and  True definition of joy.    Today’s episode will give you the tools you need to begin to prayerfully discern the source of your negative thoughts, address deep-rooted wounds, and experience true healing and restoration. You’ll walk away equipped with: Tools to be present right where you are An understanding of why we need an honest prayer life Knowing the beauty God can bring from even our muddiest stories   We are only given today so what is He calling you to? Follow Suzie here! https://www.instagram.com/suzanne.eller/ Check out her new book here: https://tsuzanneeller.com/prayer-starters-book/ For full episode notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow  More About Suzie Eller: Suzie Eller is an ECPA bestselling author, podcaster, international speaker, and Bible teacher, ministering to women across the U.S. and in several countries. Suzie has written 12 books and her latest is Prayer Starters: Talking with God about Hard Times, a guide for creative connection with God in any season. She’s the host of the KLRC network podcast,  Prayer Starters, and co-host, along with Holley Gerth and Jennifer Watson, of More Than Small Talk, also with the KLRC network. She’s a popular media guest and has been featured on Focus on the Family, Aspiring Women, Harvest Show, 100 Huntley Street, KLOVE, Daystar and many others. Suzie lives in NW Arkansas with her family, and loves to kayak, hike, and dance with her littles at the farmer’s market.

Have you ever woken up and felt like your life is not where you want it to be? You look around and seem to see others living their dream or hitting the goals you had hoped to achieve-  all the while feeling stuck in a season you never envisioned. Join Mary and Jason VanRuler, a licensed therapist and expert in personal development, as they explore the impact of social media on interpersonal connection, the power of forgiveness, and the complexities of our attachment styles. Discover practical strategies to calm anxiety, navigate relationships, and achieve meaningful connections. They are chatting: The impact of social media on our perception of reality and relationships The power of forgiveness and the need to change our perspective on past experiences Understanding attachment styles and their influence on how we relate with others   Don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode that will leave you inspired to create lasting change in your life.  Follow Jason here! https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/?hl=en Check out his new book here: https://www.jasonvr.com/book For full episodes notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow   More About Jason VanRuler: Jason VanRuler is a licensed therapist, author, speaker, and coach determined to help you grow your relationships, become a stronger leader, and own your past to drive a better future.  From the corporate to the entrepreneurial world, he has over a decade-plus dedicated to helping others. For Jason, coaching is equal parts affirming, honest, and compassionate and whether it’s relationship building, couples therapy, addiction, trauma, or something different, his goal is the same: to speak truth and grace into every life he works with. In his new book, Get Past Your Past: How Facing Your Broken Places Leads to True Connection, he provides tangible tools to become more attuned to yourself so you can experience the world in a more meaningful way.

Do you ever feel like you missed your shot? Like somewhere along the way you took the wrong turn or missed an opportunity that couldn’t be corrected?  In many ways, Willie and Korie Robertson’s story should have been finished before it even started.  Willie’s father, Phil, was in the throes of mental health struggles and addiction, with a wife and growing family. Phil would face a life changing journey trying to reconcile who he had become and who he was made to be.  If you feel like you cannot move beyond your past or that the vision for your life has been deferred, this conversation is for you! Join Willie, Korie, and Mary as they dive into the healing that can come through storytelling and what it really means to experience freedom in Christ.  Tune into today’s episode to hear,  Why we need to be curious about other’s stories The saving power of the blood of Christ How our muddiest stories can become foundations for generations to come   The reality is, even in all we have experienced, we only have a finite view of our lives.  So friend, don’t lose yourself in what is missing or what could have been but live into the unfinished possibility of your life.  Because no matter where you have been and where you are going, your story will never be wasted.   Follow Korie here! https://www.instagram.com/bosshogswife/?hl=en Follow Willie here! https://www.instagram.com/realwilliebosshog/?hl=en   Check out their new movie here: https://theblindmovie.com/ For full episode notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow   More About Willie & Korie: Willie Robertson is the CEO of Duck Commander and Buck Commander and star of A&E’s "Duck Dynasty." Robertson has expanded his family companies from a living room operation to a multi-million-dollar enterprise and destination for all things outdoors. He is the executive producer of A&E’s "Duck Dynasty" and "Buck Commander" on the Outdoor Channel, as well as a New York Times best-selling author of "The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family and Ducks Built a Dynasty," "American Hunter," "American Fisherman," and "American Entrepreneur."  

How did I get here?  Why does this keep happening to me?  For Anh Lin, broken relationships and deferred dreams had become expected. It was easier to anticipate the loss than to give herself to the possibility that she might experience the peace and stability she longed for.  With a limited budget and unlimited creativity, she was determined to change the narrative of that space. If you are ready to move beyond your brokenness into the abundant life you have been promised, you will not want to miss this conversation! In today’s episode Anh and I dive into principle of shameless creativity and the power of just showing up.  Tune in to hear,  What your body is trying to tell you about yourself The necessity of facing our trauma How to start right where you are No matter your definition of home, we can all learn something from the courageous vulnerability and inner fortitude Anh so gracefully displays. While many of us may be focused on curating our life externally, Ahn reminds us that home begins within us first.  Today is the day restoration begins, are you ready to renovate?  Follow Anh here! https://www.instagram.com/girlandtheword/ Check out her new book here: https://www.girlandtheword.com/ For full episodes notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow More About Anh: Anh Lin is a dynamic interior stylist celebrated for her captivating designs and thought-provoking writing, including The Abundant Life Devotional Journal. In 2014, Anh's passion for storytelling and empathy for others inspired her to start the popular faith and lifestyle blog Girl and the Word. Since launching the blog, Anh has continued to expand her influence through YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and her successful online shop, The Hooga Shop. She lives in a renovated 1940s fixer-upper with her husband and adorable Corgi, Ollie. Her upcoming book, "Forever Home: Moving Beyond Brokenness to Build a Strong and Beautiful Life," set to be released September 26th, reflects her personal journey and provides insightful guidance for creating a fulfilling and meaningful life.  

Are you worn down from carrying the wounds of your past? Do you feel like part of your story disqualifies you from the life and wholeness you long for? I know I am loved by God, but…. What about my past?  What about my mistakes? What about my brokenness? Sound familiar? Growing up in generational trauma, Cassandra Speer, of Her True Worth, learned quickly that in order to survive it was easier to conceal and numb out her pain than rely on or offer it to someone else. However, isolation wasn’t the answer to avoiding the pain, but the very place where those lies would come to flourish.   And while she felt like confronting her brokenness would break her apart again, this time she knew the Hope that was guiding her through would make all the difference.  If you feel like your broken story is holding you back, this episode is for you! Join Cassandra and Mary as they discuss the unique perspective we can gain from our brokenness and how reaching the end of ourselves can be the greatest gift we have been given.  Tune into today’s episode to hear:  What we miss when we skip past our pain How to break the power of generational sin The invitation beneath our grief that leads to true transformation   If you are waiting to receive what has rightfully been given to you in Christ, let today’s episode be your sign to release relying on yourself. Friend, your brokenness is not a disqualification but rather the invitation to the fullness of God’s power within and through you.  Those broken pieces you are holding are not to be hidden but held up because they are the birthplace of His beauty in your life.    Follow Her True Worth here! https://www.instagram.com/hertrueworth/?hl=en Check out their new book here: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/theres-beauty-in-your-brokenness-book/ For full episode notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow   More About Cassandra:  Cassandra Speer is a popular Christian blogger whose heart is driven by the desire to see women discover the depth of God's love in a superficial world through the power of His Word.  She is vice president of viral account, Her True Worth, a ministry created to encourage wounded and wandering women to find their identity and validation in Christ alone. In their newest book, There’s Beauty In Your Brokenness:  90 Devotions to Surrender Striving, Embrace Your Brokenness, and Find Your Worth in Christ, Brittany, and Cassandra kindly guide you back to what God intended for your life. Through scripture, meditations, and reflective questions they will show you how sin corrupted God's plan, how Christ redeemed it, and how you can confidently and securely live out your true worth secure in His promises for you.  

Are you preoccupied with the pursuit of your next goal? Do you feel a sense of urgency to be further along in your journey than you are?  With an art degree in hand, today’s guest had dreams she longed to see come true. But as life often does, her course changed and she resolved that it’s fullest form would be realized only in the quiet, hidden parts of her life.  What she never could have anticipated though was that what she thought was deferred was actually blossoming and building as she was faithful to the path right in front of her.  Whether chasing your dream is costing you your presence or you are feeling the pressure to be somewhere you aren't, this episode is the reset you need to be right where you are. Join Ruth and Mary as they discuss how to draw near to the heart of God on the journey of life and the beauty of being faithful right where you are with what you have.  Tune in to hear: Why we are made to not feel at home here What the principles of offroading can teach us about the presence of God The difference between waiting with God versus for God   This episode is a breath of fresh air and a reminder to take a step back and open our eyes to the place we hold in a story that has already been in motion since the beginning of time. Just as we are wired to chase things that matter we have already been given a life of purpose and worth beyond what we do or accomplish. So, friend, take a deep breath because no matter the point in your story you are held.  You don’t have to save yourself, He has got you.   Follow Ruth here! https://www.instagram.com/ruthchousimons/ Check out her new book here: https://pilgrimbook.com/ For full episodes notes, head to:  https://marymarantz.com/themarymarantzshow   More About Ruth: Ruth Chou Simons is a Wall Street Journal bestselling and award-winning author of several books and Bible studies, including Pilgrim, GraceLaced, Beholding and Becoming, and When Strivings Cease. She is an artist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker, using each of these platforms to spiritually sow the Word of God into people’s hearts. Through social media, her online shoppe at GraceLaced.com, and the GraceLaced Collective community, Simons shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and art. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure.   With an art degree in hand, Ruth had dreams she longed to see come true. From seeing her art in galleries to people purchasing her work she would have loved for her world to explode with opportunity.  As life churned her dreams evolved,  she raised her boys, served alongisde her husband in the local church, discipled women. Her book was worked out in the hidden part of ourlives. When we were celebrated ten years of her company and see these opportuntiies open up it was thrilling. This is everything I wanted to happen and I didn’t even know it would have happened - take the next step following your lead.