Embers of Grace is a soul-centered podcast for anyone longing for meaning beyond the noise. Hosted by musician, writer, and humorist Michael Austin Miller, this show weaves together honest stories, sacred questions, gentle wisdom, and moments of holy laughter. Rooted in progressive spiritual curiosity, each episode invites listeners to rekindle connection--with the Divine, with themselves, and with one another.
Whether you’ve been burned by church, are reimagining your beliefs, or just need a spark of hope in the middle of your week, Embers of Grace offers a warm, thoughtful space to breathe, laugh, wonder, and begin again.
Pull up a chair by the fire. You belong here.
EPISODE 12: Benediction
MANTRANot all embers go out. Some become the next fire.
CLOSING PRAYERGod of every ember—
For the ones who are weary,
For the ones who are wondering,
For the ones who are wandering in the dark—
I pray for each person who listens.
That they might find what they need.
A little light. A little rest. A little grace.
Amen.
EMAIL EmbersOfGracePodcast@gmail.com
19 Jul 2025
EPISODE 11: Love Without a Bumper Sticker
EPISODE 11: Love Without a Bumper Sticker
MANTRALove doesn’t need a slogan. It needs a body.
CLOSING PRAYERGod of embodied grace,
For the ones who feel unseen,
For the ones trying to love without getting it right—
I pray for each person who listens.
That they might find what they need.
A little clarity. A little courage. A little love that moves.
Amen.
EMAIL EmbersOfGracePodcast@gmail.com
12 Jul 2025
EPISODE 10: Before I Believed, I Sang
EPISODE 10: Before I Believed, I Sang
A soul-deep remembering of the music that held us before theology could.
MANTRA
Some embers glow as silence. Others? They hum.
CLOSING PRAYER
God of melody and memory,
Of humming hearts and aching silence—
For the ones who believe, and the ones who barely sing along—
I pray for each person who listens,
That they might find what they need.
A little harmony. A little healing. A little hum in the dark.
Amen.
EMAIL EmbersOfGracePodcast@gmail.com
5 Jul 2025
EPISODE 9: The Gospel According to Common Sense
EPISODE 9: The Gospel According to Common Sense
or God’s Not Your Weird Uncle
SACRED ECHOGod’s not mad. God’s not confused. And God is not your weird uncle.
CLOSING PRAYERGod of plain truth and deep mystery,
for the ones burned by religion
and those who believe—
I pray for each person who listens;
that they might find what they need—
a little clarity, little courage, and a little laughter.
Amen.
EMAIL EmbersOfGracePodcast@gmail.com
28 Jun 2025
EPISODE 8: The Cycle of Doubt and Faith
EPISODE 8: The Cycle of Doubt and Faith
Daily Devotional app LECTIO 365
ECHO PHRASEFaith isn’t a straight line. It’s a spiral—with souvenirs.
THE CLOSING PRAYERGod of every ember,
For the ones who feel found
and the ones who feel far—
I pray for each person who listens.
That they might find what they need.
A moment of calm.
A flicker of hope.
And the grace to begin again.
Amen.
EMAIL: EmbersOfGracePodcast@gmail.com
20 Jun 2025
Episode 7: Words
Episode 7: The Power of Words
…because sometimes, it only takes one to change everything.
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14 Jun 2025
Episode 6: Truth Isn’t Fragile: Trusting the Questions That Won’t Leave You Alone
Episode 6: Truth Isn’t Fragile: Trusting the Questions That Won’t Leave You Alone
Prayer O Sacred Mystery,
the space between answers,
the quiet voice beneath the shouting ones,
the love that holds us when belief escapes us,
help us to trust the questions,
to welcome the doubt,
to walk the road
even when it winds and loops back on itself.
Remind us—
that when we doubt or question,
it doesn’t mean we’re lost. It means we’re finding our way.
MANTRAYour questions are not a threat. They are part of your path.
EMAIL
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9 Jun 2025
Episode 5: The Slow Return: Thawing Out and Trusting What Comes Next
Episode 5: The Slow Return: Thawing Out and Trusting What Comes Next
The ember for this episode: Emotions
You can’t selectively numb.
If you mute your pain, you muffle your joy.
If you silence the grief, you muffle the wonder.
If you don’t give yourself permission to feel, eventually, you stop feeling anything.
PRAYER
God of every ember—
For the weary and the wondering,
For those who believe and those who don’t—
I pray for each person who listens.
That they might find what they need.
A little light.
A little rest.
A little grace.
Amen.
Email: EmbersofGracePodcast@gmail.com
29 May 2025
Episode 4: The Sacred Middle (You Don’t Have to Hustle to be Whole)
Episode 4: The Sacred Middle
You Don’t Have to Hustle to be Whole
PRAYER:God of the in-between — the sacred space between extremes; of the mountaintop and the valley.I pray for each person who listens —
That they might find what they need.
For the ones who are tired of trying, a little peace, a little space to just be, and a little grace.
Amen.
EMAIL Embersofgracepodcast@gmail.com
24 May 2025
Episode 3: Divine Timing and Making Connections
I honor my journey, trusting that each step unfolds in divine timing.
EMAIL Embersofgracepodcast@gmail.com
19 May 2025
Episode 2: Laughter - Grace In Disguise
LAUGHTER: GRACE IN DISGUISE
Michael Austin Miller
What if laughter isn’t a distraction from the sacred—but a doorway into it? In this episode, Michael Austin Miller explores the holy ember of humor—how joy sneaks in when belief runs dry, and how even a giggle in grief can be a sign your spirit’s still alive.
From unexpected laughter in the midst of sorrow, a hypnotic sermon gone sideways, to the unexpected grace of Mediwipes—these stories will make you laugh, think, and maybe—just maybe—see grace in a whole new way. Because sometimes, joy is the last ember still glowing when belief feels burned out. And if you’ve ever needed a laugh to remember you’re still alive—this one’s for you.
B.O.N.F.I.R.E:
Be Open Now For Inner Renewal Experiences
Be — Be still enough to notice joy sneaking in through the cracks. Laughter often arrives in the pause between what hurts and what heals.
Open — Open your spirit to the unexpected. Sometimes grace wears a punchline, not a halo.
Now — Now is where holy humor lives. Not in what was, not in what might be—but in the moment that makes you laugh before you cry.
For — For every tear you’ve shed, let there be a laugh that reminds you: you’re still here, and grace still has a sense of humor.
Inner — Inner light isn’t always solemn. Sometimes the soul giggles. Sometimes healing sounds like a wheeze-laugh and ends with a snort.
Renewal — Renewal begins when the weight lifts, even for a second. Laughter clears the air and resets the heart.
Experiences — Experiences that made you stumble may one day make you laugh—and that laughter may be the most sacred part of the story.
EMAIL Embersofgracepodcast@gmail.com
10 May 2025
Episode 1: The Sacred Doesn't Wait For Sunday
The Sacred Doesn’t Wait for SundayMichael Austin Miller
What if the presence of God was never meant to be confined to a building, a schedule, or a set of credentials?
What if sacredness shows up in casserole kitchens, car cries, dandelion gifts, and snack time with Jesus?
In this episode, Michael Austin Miller unpacks what it means to live a life awake to the Sacred—beyond stained glass and Sunday services. With storytelling, laughter, and holy honesty, he invites us to reclaim sacredness as something God already placed within us—no permission slip from the church required.This one’s for the wanderers, the bruised believers, the LGBTQ+ beloveds, and anyone who’s been told there wasn’t room at the table. If you’ve ever whispered a prayer in the grocery line or found holy ground in someone’s grief, this episode is for you.
Passage:
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer… All the believers were together and had everything in common.-Acts 2:42–47
Prayer:Sacred Spirit, You are not confined to walls or worship times. You meet us in messes, meals, and moments of grace. Tear down the walls we build. Open us to each other. And help us gather — not to impress — but to love. Amen.
Practice:Find a table. Sit down. Light a candle. Take a breath. Ask yourself:Who have I shared life with lately?Where have I offered or received care?Where have I seen the Sacred lately? What would it look like to build community with casseroles and conversation instead of perfection and performance?
Mantra: The Sacred doesn’t wait for Sunday.
BONFIRE: Every episode ends with this soul-centered guide: B.O.N.F.I.R.E. —
Be Open Now For Inner Renewal Experiences
Be — Show up honestly.Open — Let go of control; make room for growth.Now — The sacred is already here.For — Something larger than yourself.Inner — Your soul and story matter.Renewal — Let grace do its slow work.Experiences —The sacred comes to you in ordinary experiences.
Email: Embersofgracepodcast@gmail.com
10 May 2025
Introduction to Embers Of Grace, host Michael Austin Miller
An introduction to Embers of Grace where host Michael Austin Miller invites you into a space where spirituality doesn’t come with a dress code or a doctrinal quiz. With warmth, humor, and hard-won honesty, he shares what this podcast is (and isn’t), who it’s for (spoiler: you), and why you don’t need permission from a church to live a deeply spiritual life. If you’ve ever felt too spiritual for religion, too skeptical for spirituality, or just burned out on trying to belong — pull up a chair. The fire’s just getting started.
Email: Embersofgracepodcast@gmail.com
9 May 2025
BONFIRE: Be Open Now For Inner Renewal Everyday
Before the full season drops, we’re starting with the spark behind it all — BONFIRE: Be Open Now For Inner Renewal Experiences. In this prequel to the first episode of Embers of Grace, Michael Austin Miller invites you to rediscover the sacred in your real, everyday life. With humor, honesty, and a fire pit full of metaphor, this episode offers a soulful compass for anyone seeking meaning, mystery, and grace — no perfection required.
Email: Embersofgracepodcast@gmail.com
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