Guests tell inspiring personal stories of how they found the grace and grit to overcome difficult setbacks of all kinds. A monk/veteran/psychologist teams up with a journalist to talk to guests who share their incredible personal journeys.
Tonya Reed: The Little Blue Bible That Changed Everything
Tonya Reed's childhood and teenage years were marked by trauma, instability, addiction, and choices that eventually led her to jail. But in the darkest season of her life, a Gideons International volunteer handed her a small blue Bible—and everything began to change. In this episode, Tonya shares her journey from early‑life pain to drug dealing, incarceration, and finally the slow, steady transformation that reshaped her future. Today she leads a thriving caregiving business and returns to the same jail to minister to women walking the road she once traveled. It's a story of how deep pain found redemption through God's word and grace.
1 Sept 2026
Mary Knight: The Power of Story, Journaling and Empathy
Author Mary Knight joins Grace, Grit & Hope to explore why storytelling is one of the most powerful forces we have to change the world. From her award‑winning novels Saving Wonder and What the Seahorse Told Me to her CoreEmpathy work and school visits across the country, Mary shows how words can open hearts, inspire courage, and help us see one another with deeper compassion. Mary also shares a deeply personal chapter of her life — a tragedy she faced in college — and how journaling became the lifeline that helped her survive it. Her story is a testament to how writing can heal, anchor us, and guide us through the darkest moments. Her journey, from Whidbey Island to Chautauquas events to classrooms nationwide, reminds us that empathy is essential — and that story is the bridge that carries us forward together. Learn more about Mary Knight's work: https://www.maryknightbooks.com/
2 Aug 2026
Miguels Pizza and the Red River Gorge: A Climb Built on Hard Work and Heart
Miguels Pizza began as a quiet roadside restaurant, but as Kentucky's Red River Gorge grew into a worldwide climbing mecca, Miguels evolved into an outdoor enthusiast hub. In this episode, Dario Ventura, the son of founder Miguel Ventura, shares what it was like growing up meeting people from around the world and watching the Gorge transform. Today, he carries his father's legacy forward with a new venture, Red Point Barbeque. It's a story of a family from Portugal who worked incredibly hard, welcomed visitors and helped build one of the world's most beloved outdoor communities.
Connect with Miguels Pizza & Red Point Barbeque:
• Miguels Pizza: https://miguelspizza.com
• Red Point Barbeque: https://redpointbbq.com
• Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition: https://rrgcc.org
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