

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
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Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 9min
The 10 Friends That Every Woman Needs with Laura Tremaine
Have you recently found yourself longing for more fulfilling friendships? Or perhaps realizing that the brunt of your connection falls on one or two friends? If so, today’s episode featuring Laura Tremaine is for you. Laura is an avid reader, writer and the enthusiastic creator of the podcast born of her desire to eliminate loneliness, the 10 Things To Tell You podcast. She is a pro in friendship building, which led her to write her latest book on how to bring more richness to your friendships. On today’s episode, Mary and Laura, discuss how friendships have changed in recent years, and how to overcome disconnect obstacles. Tune in to hear: Practical ways to build connection into your schedule How to start over again with an old friend The principal of holding space to grieve and to hope When to walk away and how to process trauma So, if you are ready to go after more deep and meaningful relationships, you won’t want to miss today’s impactful episode! Follow Laura here! https://www.instagram.com/laura.tremaine/ Order her book here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/the-life-council/#order

Dec 6, 2022 • 58min
A Sacred Starting Place to Schedule the Life You Want with Lana Stenner
Are you living the life you want? Big question, right? As we enter into a new day, week, or year we can often find ourselves thinking through popular script: I would have the life I wanted if only ________(I had a different job, my relationship looked different, my health was better, etc.) In this episode, Mary chats with homesteader, podcaster, and author Lana Stenner for a conversation on the practical: Where in the world do I start? How do I take baby steps towards a “not so baby” job transition? How do I discern which immediate “yes” is going to aid in a long term, positive change? How do I know if I am truly ready? And does that even matter? This episode will leave you motivated, encouraged, and equipped with practical tools for taking baby steps toward the life that you ultimately want. Are you ready to take the first step? Tune in and find out how! Website https://lanastenner.com/ Book: The Grace Filled Homestead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LanaStenner/

Nov 29, 2022 • 58min
The Truth About Intimacy with Lindsey Maestas
What does honest intimacy look like? And how does it practically play out in marriage, both sexually and emotionally? If I could describe this conversation with intimacy coach, Lindsey Maestas, in two words, they would be: vulnerable and practical. We get down to the heart of intimacy: How to communicate affirmations and critiques by creating a safe space for communication Why some gendered stereotypes exist when it comes to sex within marriage and how to combat them The effects of divorce on a child’s perception of intimacy Practical exercises and habits to keep marriage and sex fresh This conversation is real, refreshing, and comes jam packed with implementable tools! Website https://sparrowsandlily.com/about-2/about/ Course: https://sparrowsandlily.com/marriage-relationship-courses/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingeasywithlindsey/

Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 7min
Radical Honesty for Transformative Healing with Manda Carpenter
What happens in your heart when you mess up? When you make a mistake? Do you find yourself self deprecating? Shaming? Denying? If you’re ready to lay this down and begin believing in yourself again - tune in to this episode. This week on the Mary Marantz show, Mary sits down with author, speaker, and podcaster Manda Carpenter ( @mandacarpenter ). In Manda’s new book “Soul Care to Save Your Life,” Manda models radical honesty and urges leaders to do the same on behalf of their souls. She encourages readers that there is healing on the other side of hard confessions. They get right into it! Discussing: How to overcome the fear of confessing so we can step into freedom How do to accountability the RIGHT way Leaving stagnancy behind to experience the fruit of life that is waiting for you In this episode, the pair hit on three key practices of soul care and how to practically implement them. It’s time to trade shame for freedom, friend. Amazon Link www.mandacarpenter.com https://instagram.com/mandacarpenter?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Nov 15, 2022 • 45min
A Way Back to Who We Were with Sean Dietrich
What if I told you that the words “you are my sunshine” are just code for “I love you”? This week on the Mary Maranz show, Mary chats with author, speaker, and podcaster Sean Dietrich ( @seanofthesouth ). Sean’s new book “You Are My Sunshine: A Story of Love, Promises, and a Really Long Bike Ride” explores (both literally and figuratively) what it means to find your way back to your childhood self. They discuss: What we can learn from going into the Woods How to combat the paralyzation of fear Becoming reacquainted with our childhood selves The technique of writing grief https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-My-Sunshine-Promises/dp/0310355788 https://www.instagram.com/seanofthesouth/?hl=en https://seandietrich.com/

Nov 8, 2022 • 51min
Overcome with Christ: How to Heal from the Valleys of Anxiety with Toni Collier
Do you remember a time when kids were sent to time-out for “name calling”? Whether it be a casual, spontaneous insult, or a planned diabolical jab, these labels stick with us. They form us, and inform us - about who we are and what we are worth. Unfortunately, a lot of these instances revolve around names that diminished us, not labels that built us up. This is the space where some of our deepest wounds are formed. In this episode, author and speaker Toni Collier drops some serious wisdom on: Why rewriting these labels often requires long healing processes. How overcoming these false identities necessitates mountain-moving faith and How to prepare in the “off season” Check out Toni’s newest devotional “Overcomer: Defeating Anxiety and Abuse.” https://www.tonijcollier.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/ www.overcomerdevo.com

Nov 1, 2022 • 47min
Lift Your Eyes to the One Who is for You with Alexandra Hoover
What do you actually believe about God? About His character? His remembrance? His Being? A.W. Tozer famously said that what comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about you. This episode of the Mary Marantz show dives straight to the heart of this ever present statement: How what we believe about God informs everything else about us. Mary is sitting down with author and speaker, Alexandra Hoover, as the two dive into this topic through the lens of Alexandra’s newest book, “Look Up.” Alexandra talks about three kinds of stones, ways in which we can form a healthy and accurate view of God: Stones of remembrance Starting stones Stones of knowledge Tune in to this intellectual and entertaining episode to learn more about the depths of each of these views and how YOU can live from a place of God’s love. Follow Alexandra on instagram: @alexandravhoover And snag her book at: www.alexandravhoover.com

Oct 25, 2022 • 59min
Balancing Contentment of the Now and the Promises of What is To Come in the Future with Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk
Do you feel like you’re wearing ALL the hats? And not wearing one extremely well?! Well, this episode is here for you to find your value and alignment again. Mary is inviting on Karen Ehmen and Ruth Schwenk, Biblical truth holders no matter the audience. Karen Ehman is a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Ruth Schwenk is the founder of: The Better Mom Community, a place where moms can come together in the midst of not-so-perfect lives to grow in grace and wisdom as we live out our calling as moms. The three are covering: How to find 'quiet time' even with a fully packed schedule Why crying is a great, non scripted way to help you to seek Jesus even more deeply How to eliminate comparison while balancing contentment One of the best quotes of the episode? When questioning why God allows things, consider swapping this statement: "God get me out of here' with, 'God why have you brought me here?" The ladies are diving DEEP in this episode-- so grab a coffee and buckle up for this amazing conversation. Find Karen and Ruth's book here!! https://www.amazon.com/Books-Ruth-Schwenk-Karen-Ehman/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARuth+Schwenk+Karen+Ehman

Oct 18, 2022 • 51min
The Importance of Creating Even If You Don’t Consider Yourself an Artist with Rachel Marie Kang
We’ve all been there when someone gives us the compliment that we are ‘creative’ - but we completely downplay it and say ‘oh, well I’m not really an artist’ or ‘I don’t really know what I’m doing.’ Well, in this episode, Mary and Rachel Marie Kang are here to nix the labels and bring to light the IMPORTANCE of creating, even if you don’t consider yourself an artist. Rachel Marie Kang is a New York native, born and raised just outside New York City. She is founder of The Fallow House and author of Let There Be Art: The Pleasure and Purpose of Unleashing the Creativity within You. A graduate with a degree in English, Rachel’s writing has been featured in Christianity Today, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and (in)courage. She lives and writes in North Carolina with her husband and two children. The pair is here to encourage you and motivate you into creative action. They chat about: Rachel’s order of events as she creates (vision vs word) Why you don’t have to be an artist to be a creator The importance of finding what you ENJOY - and why it’s not selfish That we are works of art ourselves from our Creator The block and internal push back you will experience when going to create If you’re ready to step into the power of your passion and creativity, this episode is here for you. Follow Rachel Marie Kang: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmariekang/ Snag her book: https://www.rachelmariekang.com/lettherebeart

Oct 11, 2022 • 53min
Sanctification through Suffering with Nicole Jacobsmeyer
What do you do when the joy of life seems out of reach? We know life isn’t always going to be rainbows and butterflies, but what happens when the pain feels insurmountable? If you’re facing new and deeper trials in life, Mary’s conversation with Nicole Jacobsmeyer is here to bring to you a respite and a touch of hope for your upcoming days. In her new book, Take Back Your Joy, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares 10 steps that grew her from defeated and ill-prepared for relentless trials, to living as a joy-filled reflection of God’s faithfulness. Taking the book content even deeper, Mary and Nicole are chatting about the hard topics that some may shy away from. They discuss: The difference between happiness and joy, What it looks like to run after the Promiser, not just His Promises, The privilege of suffering for Jesus, Why God is rarely on our timeline, and How to feel God’s presence even when He’s not moving This conversation is both touching and uplifting and is here to help carry you through the days that feel too heavy to walk alone. Snag Nicole’s book: https://www.nicolejacobsmeyer.com/book Follow Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.jacobsmeyer/?hl=en