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Resources
These resources are designed to help you reflect on each episode of Glory & Grit and apply what you hear to your own faith journey.
Which guide should I download?
Listener Guide
Follow along while listening and capture key thoughts or insights.
Episode Reflection Guide
Use after an episode to pause, reflect, and write about what resonated most.
Episode 1 - Welcome to Glory & Grit
This reflection guide accompanies Episode 1 of the Glory & Grit podcast and includes prompts to help you reflect on the heart and purpose behind the show.
Episode 2 - Before We Go Any Further
This reflection guide helps you pause and consider the message from Episode 2 of Glory & Grit, a gentle introduction to the heart behind the podcast.
Episode 3 - Forgiveness After Trauma...
This reflection guide accompanies Episode 3 of the Glory & Grit podcast and offers thoughtful prompts to help you process the difficult journey of forgiveness after deep hurt.
Summer Scripture Verse Mapping
Episode 1 - Psalm 23 is not just a peaceful passage for hard days. It is a picture of a Shepherd who leads, restores, protects, provides, and stays.
Summer Scripture Verse Mapping
Episode 2 - Salt That Still Has Savor | Matthew 5:13 - Download this week’s Scripture Verse Mapping companion page for Matthew 5:13 and reflect on what it means to be salt that still has savor.
Episode 4 - Feeling Unqualified When...
This reflection guide for Episode 4 of Glory & Grit invites you to reflect on moments when you’ve felt unqualified and consider how faith can help you step forward when God calls.
Summer Scripture Verse Mapping
Episode 3 - He Chose the Towel
John 13:4–17 - Download this week’s Scripture Verse Mapping companion page and Slow down one of the most familiar stories in the New Testament and discover why Jesus' identity came before His service—and what that means for us today.
Episode 5 - Waiting When Nothing Is Changing
This reflection guide for Episode 5 of Glory & Grit invites you to reflect on seasons of waiting and consider how God may be working, even when you can’t yet see change.
Episode 6 – Why Does God Feel Far?
This reflection guide for Episode 6 of Glory & Grit helps you reflect on seasons when God feels distant and gently reminds you of what is still true, even when your heart doesn’t feel it.
Episode 7 – What Real Faith Looks Like (When It Doesn’t Feel Strong)
This reflection guide for Episode 7 of Glory & Grit invites you to explore what faith looks like in everyday life—especially in seasons when it doesn’t feel strong. Through simple prompts, you’ll reflect on consistency, small steps of obedience, and what it means to stay steady even when your faith feels quiet or ordinary.
Episode 8 – When the Step Feels Small (But It Still Matters)
This reflection guide for Episode 8 of Glory & Grit invites you to reflect on seasons of waiting, weariness, and quiet obedience—and to consider what it means to take one more step, even when nothing seems to be changing.
Episode 9 – When God Stretches You Beyond What Feels Comfortable
This reflection guide for Episode 9 of Glory & Grit invites you to reflect on seasons that feel like “too much” and consider how God may be stretching you and preparing you for what’s ahead.
Episode 10 – When You Feel Like Giving Up
This reflection guide for Episode 10 of Glory & Grit is for the moments when you’re still showing up—but you’re tired. It offers space to be honest about where you are and gently consider what it looks like to keep going without pushing yourself past your limits.
Episode 11 – What God Was Doing While Nothing Seemed to Be Happening
This reflection guide helps you pause and process a quiet season of grief, faith, and learning to move forward when life doesn’t seem to be changing.
Episode 12 – When God Begins to Rebuild
This reflection guide for Episode 12 of Glory & Grit will help you take a few quiet minutes to reflect on this week’s episode. Use it to notice where God may be rebuilding slowly, honestly, and one piece at a time.
Episode 13 – When God Redirects the Plan
This reflection guide for Episode 13 of Glory & Grit will help you to pause, pray, and consider how you respond when plans change — and where God may be inviting you to trust Him with the next faithful step.
Episode 14 – Fierce Hope in the Middle of Medical Chaos
Download the reflection guide for prompts on fierce hope, caregiving, medical chaos, and trusting God when life is still unfolding.
Episode 15 - When Surrender Feels Like Failure
Download the reflection guide for prompts on what it means to surrender what you cannot fix, trust God while you wait, and receive strength when surrender feels like failure.
Episode 16 - When God Provides One Step at a Time
Download the reflection guide for this episode and take a few quiet minutes to consider where God may be inviting you to trust Him with the next step — even if you cannot see the whole picture yet.
Episode 17 - Still Showing Up
Feeling tired but still trying? Download this week’s reflection guide and take a few quiet minutes to notice where God may be meeting you in the small, faithful steps.
Episode 18 - When Believing God Becomes Trusting God
Matt Melvin shares how God used a near-death wake-up call and a difficult prison season to teach him the difference between believing in God and truly trusting Him.
Episode 19 Season 1 Recap - The Thread Through It All
Use this companion page to reflect on the threads from Season One, notice where God has been present in your own story, and choose one small step to carry forward.
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