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Husband, father and musician, Granger Smith discusses matters of faith, family, music and the outdoors, while spreading messages of integrity, honor, truth, and restoration grounded in a Christian worldview. This podcast is meant to provide light for the seekers, hope for the bleak, fuel for the motivated, encouragement for the steadfast, and restoration for the faithless. We magnifying the message of a story worth sharing, unashamed to tackle the politically incorrect, sensitive, patriotic, ...
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God has placed something unique and powerful inside every woman’s heart and each story is worth telling. By sharing our stories, we create a space for hope, encouragement, and real life application.
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Balancing work, school and your personal life Cover art photo provided by Mink Mingle on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@minkmingle
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Hey there and welcome to Granger Stories! Here I'll be sharing some of my own short stories for your own ear and brain enjoyment. Feel free to leave any messages, positive vibes preferred but I am open to criticism and will take them into account. Hope you enjoy! Over and out.
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I talk about harry potter and all thing nerd and also life here enjoy
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Welcome to my real estate Podcast! Here you will find valuable information about anything that has to do with real estate!
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At Granger Construction, we strive to truly understand our customers’ vision and aspirations. We listen intently, collaborate closely, and consistently build results that make a positive impact on the communities they serve. Our experience across multiple market segments – from healthcare and industrial to education and government – brings to our customers a deep and broad range of expertise. This informed approach together with our guidance makes a significant difference in the ultimate suc ...
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What would you do if you had a burning desire to do something and it wasn’t happening? Would you give up or would you keep trying? Life is full of regret when we give up on a dream and the definition of insanity is trying the same thing and expecting a different result. So maybe you persevere with a twist. Mesu Andrews loves the Word of God and wan…
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In this episode, Granger answers listener emails, tackling real-life questions on faith, family, and personal challenges. A stay-at-home mom writes in, seeking advice on supporting her husband, who works long hours and doesn’t share her faith. Granger offers guidance rooted in scripture, sharing insights on patience, love, and leading by example. H…
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Ever felt overwhelmed or stressed out? Most people have. We know that stress is bad for our mental and physical health. It can cause all sorts of problems, and yet we keep operating in a stressful lifestyle. Barb Roose is well-acquainted with stressful situations and circumstances. She shares some of the disciplines and practices she has learned ov…
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Welcome back to the podcast! We’re gearing up for an exciting milestone—our 300th episode! We're on show 262! Join me as I reflect on this incredible journey and express my gratitude to all of you who have been listening along the way. This week, we tackle some heavy questions, including one from a listener grappling with the loss of family members…
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Who doesn’t want to love their life? We may know what we want to do and what we should do, but somehow it doesn’t translate to reality. We are striving and frantic in the hustle culture, only to end up exhausted and unsatisfied with pieces of what we want. We can’t seem to connect the dots between what we should do and how to actually implement it.…
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Welcome back to the podcast! Join us for a thought-provoking episode as Granger and Marshall dive into a different format! Instead of answering listener questions from email, they're tackling your comments from the YouTube video "How Do I Find a Good Church?" This episode explores what truly defines a good church, the implications of church growth,…
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What do you do when the world as you know it is over? You can wallow in grief and misery or you can walk through the pain to a new normal. Dawn Sanders knows what it is like to walk through heartbreaking loss to a new beginning. She shares the steps she learned about creating a new life from the story of creation in Genesis and her book, When Your …
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Granger and AntMan delve into listener questions, kicking off with a discussion about the Christian perspective on voting. They also explore the complexities of the Book of Revelation and Spirits! Got questions? Email podcast@grangersmith.com and let’s keep the conversation going! See omnystudio.com/lis…
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Have you ever been in a dark place? Perhaps you feel desperate and hopeless with no comfort in sight. Even when we are in the depths of despair and impossible situations, we can find power in prayer. Rachel Wojo shares her story of loss and the power behind desperate prayers that can knit us to God’s heart. We can find peace in the midst of heartac…
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Granger answers many compelling questions from listeners, including one from a man sharing his family's challenges after a tornado hit their home in Oklahoma, and their journey toward finding a new church community in Kentucky. Tune in as Granger offers thoughtful insights and advice on navigating faith…
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Have you ever felt exhausted, suffering alone and in silence for a long time? There is a woman in the Bible who knows that feeling. She was bleeding for 12 years until she hears about Jesus and reaches out to touch his clothes. In this episode I share some of the things I learned about this story and healing. It’s not enough to know who Jesus is or…
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Welcome back to the podcast! On this episode, Granger welcomes back Marshall. They’ll discuss what makes a church truly great and how to identify a good one—or a not-so-good one. They recount stories from their experiences, including the joy of meeting individuals who traveled to attend their service and the significance of being part of a strong c…
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What sort of legacy do you want to leave? Do you even think about what legacy you are leaving with everything that you do? Legacy is not just stuff. Legacy is more about the memories and the lessons you leave with loved ones. Hospitality can be a way to leave a lasting legacy. Sue Donaldson is passionate about hospitality and legacy. We talk about …
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Granger reflects on a recent comment from Pope Francis regarding the universality of religious beliefs, sharing his thoughts on the exclusivity of Christ as presented in Scripture and highlighting the importance of spreading the Gospel message with urgency. Additionally, the Granger tackles some heartfe…
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Have you ever had to take a detour? It can be a real hassle, inconvenient, confusing, time-consuming and scary. It can also be a scenic route with untold beauty. Lori Ann Wood found herself on a serious detour when she was diagnosed with severe heart failure. With no obvious symptoms or family history, she was caught off guard to find herself cling…
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In this episode, Granger is thrilled to have his daughter London join the podcast as a special guest! From tackling deep questions to offering advice, Granger and London will dive into it all. Kicking things off with an intriguing question from Daniel about balancing introversion with community life. Plus, we’ll discuss Ana’s request for a potentia…
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When we think of Jesus, we think New Testament. But when you look a little closer, Jesus is throughout the whole Bible. We can easily put Jesus in a much smaller box that He will fit it. What started out as a simple ornament exchange one year, became so much more for Donna Amidon. She began to look through the Old Testament for the presence of Jesu…
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Welcome to another thought-provoking episode! 🎙️ Today, Granger Smith tackles a heavy topic that's been on his mind: pride. Kicking things off, he reads an email from Clay, who questions whether pride is truly the root of all vices and whether it's appropriate to feel proud of someone else's accomplishments versus our own. Granger delves into the n…
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Do you ever wonder how God will use your dreams? How can all the pieces fit together? We can have a dream in our heart, but if we don’t step out and put legs on those dreams, it may never happen. When Lori Altebaumer’s husband said “do what brings you joy”, she started writing and hasn’t looked back. She is passionate about letting women know they …
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In this episode, we tackle a deeply personal question from Kyle, who's facing significant challenges in his marriage. He shares his heartbreaking experience of his wife saying hurtful things like, "I hate you" and "go shoot yourself," while also expressing love and regret the next day. Kyle wonders whether it's okay to consider divorce, especially …
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever thought the Bible was boring? The Bible isn’t just a collection of do’s and don’ts, it has some amazing and exciting stories about real people with lessons that can still speak to us today. Our guest, Barbara Britton knows about stories in the Bible and stories from today that we can all learn from. We talk abou…
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In this episode, we explore the profound ways God demonstrates His love for us, beyond the everyday gestures of kindness we often notice. While social media is filled with stories of grace—like a child giving a stranger a hug or the beauty of nature—these are just glimpses of God's common grace. The Bible tells us that God's love is ultimately and …
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety or paralyzed by fear? Our guest, Tessa Afshar, is well acquainted with those feelings. She battled anxiety for years and now shares how you can also find rest in the One who loves you most. We talk about her personal story of how she came to know of Jesus and then how she grew to love…
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In this episode, we dive into a heartfelt question from Katie, a 38-year-old wife and mother of three, who is navigating a challenging situation in her marriage. Katie's husband, though a believer in Jesus, has begun to question the Christian faith, expressing concerns about the church and the history of Christianity. Katie asks whether she should …
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Summer Reading Series! Ever have a dream that takes longer than you expected? God can use the dreams that He places inside us to shape our hearts and bless others in unexpected ways. Gabrielle Meyer had a love of reading and history that turned into storytelling of her own. She kept going despite rejection and criticism with some encouragement from…
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In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the possibility of the Deep State altering the Bible. Join us as we explore questions like, "Has the Bible changed?" and "Can we trust its current translations?" This conversation was sparked by a message from a viewer questioning whether the Bible has been manipulated over the year…
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever felt like this world is so complicated that it has you tangled up? For all of our modern conveniences, life doesn’t seem to be any easier. The number of mental health issues has skyrocketed in the last several years causing us to wonder what has happened. Maybe there are some principles that our forefathers knew…
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In this episode, we tackle an intriguing question that came in from Ali in Georgia. Ali wonders about the balance between focusing on faith and seeking truth in curiosities, especially in a world filled with varying opinions. We delve deep into the idea of truth, the nature of curiosity, and the challenge of discerning fact from fiction. Tune in an…
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Summer Reading Series! Where did women get the idea that they should shrink back once they get to mid-life? We may not have the same beach body we had in our 20’s, but we have so much more to offer in wisdom and experience. During my conversation with Dawn Barton, she challenges the myth that it’s all downhill once you hit mid-life. She reminds us …
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Join us as we dive into a thoughtful discussion inspired by this question: How does sports betting align with Christian values? In this video, I’ll unpack the complexities of gambling within the context of faith, examining whether it's considered a sin and how we can approach this topic with a balanced perspective. Join me as I answer this question…
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever wondered how to tackle some of the world’s issues? Have you ever thought about how things could be? Stories can often provide a safe place to explore difficult topics and imagine how things could be. Toni Shiloh likes to write about topics such as fame, racial diversity, and relationships in the light of God’s l…
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In this episode, we delve into a fascinating discussion sparked by viral videos claiming "100% proof that God exists," focusing on events involving Donald Trump. Did God truly save Trump? Let's explore this intriguing question together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts
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Summer Reading Series! Have you ever read one of those inspirational signs and been inspired for a while, but ended up exhausted? However well-meaning and partially true some of our world’s popular mantras are, they can still leave us flat. Becky Beresford believed and promoted some of our culture’s lies until she realized that true empowerment doe…
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In this episode, we explore the importance of relying on the Bible rather than personal opinions to understand who God is and how He has revealed Himself. Join us as we dive into various scriptures and discuss the transition from signs and wonders in the early church to faith in Jesus Christ today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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Summer Reading Series! Ever want to escape the real world and enjoy some happily ever after? We can get dragged down by life, pulled under by discouragement and sucked into comparison so quickly. We can forget that when God places a desire and a gift in our heart, He wants us to use it, even if only for the joy of the Lord. Pepper Basham always enj…
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Despite my initial support for therapeutic companies, I’ve come to realize that true healing and peace don't come from any therapy or special technique. Today, I share my decision to stop promoting therapy ads on this podcast. Instead, I focus on a more profound solution: seeking the Lord. From personal experiences to the emails you send, I discuss…
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Summer Reading Series. Ever wonder how to pass your faith on to your kids or grandchildren? Faith is only one generation away from being extinct. We are commanded to teach our children about God and His Word. Psalm 78:4, 7 “we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord” so they “would not forget his deeds but would keep his co…
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In this thought-provoking episode, we discuss the debate over whether smartphones are making us less intelligent is more relevant than ever. We find ourselves in uncharted territory, grappling with the constant allure of a small, rectangular device that serves as our gateway to limitless information and connectivity. Notifications beckon us constan…
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Summer Reading Series: What happens when you cross a fairy tale with a cowboy? You get an entertaining “Cinder-fella” story! Sometimes when life gets hectic or a little crazy, it can be a welcome escape to lose yourself in someone else’s story. There are benefits to reading fiction stories, too, other than something to do on a beach. Our conversati…
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Today we're exploring some profound and controversial topics: Should psychedelics be legalized? Can psychedelics bring you closer to God? Could they help with PTSD? We'll also delve into the journey of Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes, who has dedicated his life to giving back but still struggles with finding a deeper connection with God d…
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Summer Reading Series: Why would God call a devote Christian to write secular fiction? Because He can use it for His glory. Someone may never pick up a Christian book, but they will be interested in an historical fiction book and get intrigued by some faith elements sprinkled in. I had this conversation with Camille Di Maio last year and wanted to …
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Today we're exploring some profound and controversial topics: Should psychedelics be legalized? Can psychedelics bring you closer to God? Could they help with PTSD? We'll also delve into the journey of Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes, who has dedicated his life to giving back but still struggles with finding a deeper connection with God d…
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Welcome to the Summer Reading Series! Have you ever felt pulled in multiple directions? You want to be there for your family and have a career. You feel like you’re not enough and other times you feel like you’re too much. We can get so tangled up and splintered into so many pieces, we shut down, freeze or settle. Instead of letting all the complex…
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In today's episode, we're diving into a thought-provoking discussion about where we truly connect with God. Do we need to be in a man-made place like a church to experience the kingdom of God, or can we worship Him just as profoundly out in nature? Some people feel a deeper connection to God when they're surrounded by the beauty of His creation, wh…
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Do you wish you had a more vibrant prayer life? We can get overwhelmed with all the “shoulds” when it comes to prayer, to the point that we don’t do anything. This leaves us disconnected from God and missing out on the abundance God has for us. Janet McHenry shares what she has learned to help individuals discover their unique prayer personality, b…
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In this episode, we're diving into what it means to be famous. Is it healthy? Is it okay? I have some thoughts that might surprise you. I've had three big talks about fame recently. First, some friends just signed a record deal and needed advice on balancing fame with family and faith. Second, I spoke to a rising star in Christian music looking for…
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We have a mental health crisis going on in our country. When we have children who have been traumatized with no means to heal, they become wounded adults, leaving them prey to a host of other issues. When we give children the ability and skills to heal and develop resilience, they can become mentally healthy adults with loads of opportunity. Our gu…
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In this podcast episode, we delve into a heartfelt question and discuss the challenges of raising children in faith amidst complex family dynamics. We also explore how to deal with judgment from others and the importance of trusting in God. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.iHeartPodcasts
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We all have wounds. Whether they are physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or relational, we have wounds that we want healed. Jesus healed all sorts of these ailments while He walked this earth and if He did it then, He can still do it now. I read the book of Matthew in search of some answers about healing and, as usual, Holy Spirit had plenty to …
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Today, we're diving into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately: self-love. It's a concept that's often touted as the ultimate path to happiness and fulfillment, but is it really all it's cracked up to be? Join me as I react to a video exploring the nuances of self-love and address the potential pitfalls of its overemphasis in our society. Whi…
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