Welcome to the Grace > Grind Podcast, a show dedicated to helping young Americans navigate the polarizing climate of today by having guests share their experiences maintaining their values and faith.
We will discuss topics ranging from dating and college culture, how to stay true to Christian values in college, discerning God's calling for your life, healthy living, and even how to implement faith into your career. Guests include college students, restaurant owners, musicians, Christian leaders, and entrepreneurs, all ready to share how they live out their values authentically each and every day over exciting and engaging conversation.
In each episode, host Lillian Ferrell will share sisterly advice and authentic truth coming from faith-centered values to help you lead a life putting God's grace over the grind of daily life.
Foster Care, Faith, and Finding God | Tori Hope Petersen (@torihopepetersen)
This week I am joined by Tori Hope Petersen. Tori is the bestselling author of Breaking the Patterns that Break You, and her memoir Fostered.
She is a sought-out national speaker and Bible teacher, encouraging women, moms, and youth coming from hard places.
Named by Outreach Magazine as one of 20 Rising Leaders for This Generation and the Next, Tori is a leading advocate in foster care, who has advocated to congress, and helped countless organizations serving vulnerable people raise funds by telling her powerful story from stages.
At home, she is a mom and wife who enjoys cooking with her children. With a value for hospitality, the family makes extra food to be able to open their doors and feed whoever might stop by.
In this episode, Tori shares her story as a child who grew up in the foster care system, her testimony of faith, and gives incredible wisdom on how to pursue God amidst all of life's challenges.
Follow Tori:
Instagram | @torihopepetersen
Website | https://www.torihopepetersen.com/ (https://www.torihopepetersen.com/)
Tori's Books:
Fostered: https://a.co/d/8eaMwBK (https://a.co/d/8eaMwBK)
Breaking the Patterns that Break You: Healing from the Pain of Your Past and Finding Real Hope That Lasts: https://a.co/d/0GrsLyS (https://a.co/d/0GrsLyS)
Follow Lily:
Instagram | @graceovergrindshow
Instagram | @lilygraceferrell
Spotify | Grace Over Grind Podcast
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7 Aug 2025
Putting God at the Center of Health & Recovery | Alexandria Noel (@lexinoelv)
This week I am joined by Lexi Noel (@lexinoelv), health coach and owner of Divine Eats, a health food store that sells nourishing treats made with real ingredients. She is an incredible role model of how taking care of your health connects to Christianity.
Lexi makes content online sharing healthy products she loves, shares tips on how to improve your health while honoring the Lord, and is a part of MAHA girls, a social media account helping girls ditch fake food and reclaim their health”
On this episode, Lexi shares her journey recovering from an eating disorder and learning about how to take a faith-centered approach to healthy eating. She details how she created her social media platform, and gives insight into the best food products to take on the go to fuel your body with whole, nourishing ingredients. Lexi also gives tips on how to put God at the center of healthy living, focusing on both physical and spiritual health.
Follow Lexi:
Instagram | @lexinoelv & @realfoodbylexi
Divine Eats | @divineeats_
MAHA Girls | @maha.girls
Follow Lily:
Instagram | @lilygraceferrell
Grace Over Grind | @graceovergrindshow
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/5KywGY8ltbCug2XQzYH2da?si=50IQaD1lQc-2oUAGLxMVlA (https://open.spotify.com/show/5KywGY8ltbCug2XQzYH2da?si=50IQaD1lQc-2oUAGLxMVlA)
Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-grind-podcast/id1821988664 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-grind-podcast/id1821988664)
1 Aug 2025
Independent Media, Christian Dating, & Healing a Sick Culture | Alex Clark
This week I am joined by the podcasting queen herself, Alex Clark! Alex is the host of Culture Apothecary podcast, the number one health and wellness podcast for "cuteservatives".
Alex testified at Senator Ron Johnson’s roundtable discussion “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion” in September of 2024. She has been an inspiring voice for young conservatives, and has served as a host and speaker for Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Summit. Alex has also been an active participant in the MAHA initiative.
On this episode, Alex shares her journey in independent media, her involvement in the MAHA movement, and how to navigate dating as a conservative Christian. She also gives advice on how to stay authentic to yourself, and even drops all the details on her favorite fashion brands!
Follow Alex:
Instagram | @realalexclark
Culture Apothecary | @cultureapothecary
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=a3a5f54e7c6f4e7c (https://open.spotify.com/show/7M0C7cl5Fobejy7gbT5GB2?si=a3a5f54e7c6f4e7c)
Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-apothecary-with-alex-clark/id1507839530 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-apothecary-with-alex-clark/id1507839530)
Youtube | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxx4kcMvHrwIFMnpmdY0_KgH93XIWsQ6j&si=9lj290fEz1rLYEQc (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxx4kcMvHrwIFMnpmdY0_KgH93XIWsQ6j&si=9lj290fEz1rLYEQc)
Follow Lily:
Instagram | @lilygraceferrell
Grace Over Grind | @graceovergrindshow
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/5KywGY8ltbCug2XQzYH2da?si=50IQaD1lQc-2oUAGLxMVlA (https://open.spotify.com/show/5KywGY8ltbCug2XQzYH2da?si=50IQaD1lQc-2oUAGLxMVlA)
Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-grind-podcast/id1821988664 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-grind-podcast/id1821988664)
25 Jul 2025
Prioritizing Your Health & Pursuing Your Passion | Mia Rofrano (@theoliveoilqueen)
This week I am joined by Mia Rofrano, CEO wife to Steven Rofrano of MASA Chips and mom to their son Theo. Mia shares holistic health and wellness content on her social media, @theoliveoilqueen, and provides holistic health and beauty services through her 1:1 coaching program. As the olive oil queen, Mia has coined olive oil, a Biblical superfood.
Mia details her own health journey, beginning in college, and how she created her social media platform. She shares wisdom on how to integrate holistic wellness into our daily routines, while staying grounded in Christian faith. Mia also gives incredible insight for entrepreneurs and those passionate about pursuing a career in health and wellness!
Follow Mia:
Instagram | @theoliveoilqueen
TikTok | @oliveoilqueen
MASA Chips | https://www.masachips.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqT9GZj6B6tt3AVYslx4SlqUL6ZuJD6f6dMDE9m4IflYTO_fZXj (https://www.masachips.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqT9GZj6B6tt3AVYslx4SlqUL6ZuJD6f6dMDE9m4IflYTO_fZXj)
Vandy Crisps | https://vandycrisps.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-KhZkLS9lLhZPUlAeDbOVFtQrBtC6yuaPgYt1UO57B2Zwh4El (https://vandycrisps.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop-KhZkLS9lLhZPUlAeDbOVFtQrBtC6yuaPgYt1UO57B2Zwh4El)
Follow Lily:
Instagram | @graceovergrindshow
Instagram | @lilygraceferrell
Spotify | Grace Over Grind Podcast
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15 Jul 2025
Building a Faith-Based Business | Kim and Brittney Cook from Something Sweet Dough
This week I am joined by two of the owners of Something Sweet Dough - a faith based, frozen cookie dough company that was made in honor of owner Kim Cook’s husband after he unexpectedly passed away in 2021. Something Sweet cookies are made without seed oils, artificial flavors, or preservatives, and each bag is labeled with a different Bible verse.
Kim and her daughters share the inspiring story of how they built their brand in the wake of loss and challenging circumstances. They share their core values and experience as a Christian company, and give immense wisdom for young entrepreneurs.
This episode is a must for anyone looking for inspiration and hope, or even just a little something sweet!
Follow Something Sweet:
Instagram | @somethingsweetdough
Website | https://www.somethingsweetdough.com/ (https://www.somethingsweetdough.com/)
Follow Lily:
Instagram | @graceovergrindshow
Instagram | @lilygraceferrell
Spotify | Grace Over Grind Podcast
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8 Jul 2025
Chronic Illness, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and All Things MAHA | Grace Price
This week I am joined by the accomplished and eloquent Grace Price, a rising college sophomore who has made an impact in the MAHA movement by sharing studies and information exposing big pharma and big food, while giving tips on how to improve your health.
Grace discusses the creation of her documentary film, how faith is at the center of her approach to health and wellness, and how to overcome imposter syndrome as a young advocate in politics. She shares groundbreaking studies on cancer and chronic illness, and how we can take make good decisions regarding our health while recognizing that God is always in control.
Grace is the writer, editor, producer, and director of the documentary film Cancer: A Food Borne Illness. She testified at Senator Ron Johnson’s roundtable discussion “American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion” in September of 2024, and has testified at state senate hearings regarding MAHA policy in recent months. Grace is also a part of @maha.girls - an account helping girls ditch fake food and reclaim their health
Follow Grace:
Instagram | @itsgraceprice
Instagram | @maha.girls
X | @travelingenes
Substack | @travelingenes
Follow Lily:
Instagram | @graceovergrindshow
Instagram | @lilygraceferrell
Spotify | Grace Over Grind Podcast
Apple Podcasts | Grace > Grind Podcast
2 Jul 2025
Cooking, Slow Food, and the MAHA Movement | Chef Andrew Gruel
Chef Andrew Gruel shares his cooking expertise with host Lily Grace Ferrell, exploring the slow food movement and the Make America Healthy Again movement in this interview.
26 Jun 2025
Faith-Centered Health & Fitness | Nurse Kate Johnson
Nurse Kate Johnson shares her faith-centered approach to health and fitness, offering insights on building sustainable routines from a young age in this interview with Lily Grace Ferrell.
20 Jun 2025
Navigating Faith Life in College | Rachel Lee & Josey Sehgal
College students Rachel Lee and Josey Sehgal share their experiences navigating faith, friendships, and Christian values while attending university in an interview about maintaining faith in college.
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