The Dauntless Grace Exchange

In the final episode of The Dauntless Grace Exchange, Deedra and Megan look back on their incredible journey over the past year, reflecting on the words they chose for 2024 and how they've played out in their lives. From challenges faced to growth experienced, these words have been guiding lights, and now they share the impact these words had on them in ways they never expected. As they prepare to close this chapter of the podcast, they reveal the new words they've chosen for 2025—words that embody their hopes and vision for the future. But that's not all! Tune in for the big announcement that will mark a new beginning for both Deedra and Megan, as they close the door on one season of their lives and step boldly into the next. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We're so grateful for each listener, every shared moment, and all the growth we've experienced together.

In this timeless conversation, Megan and Deedra are joined by Dr. Alison Cook, who shares wisdom about Internal Family Systems and its transformative impact on our emotional and spiritual health. Dr. Cook offers practical steps to create healthy boundaries and walks us through how God works within our souls to bring healing. Whether it's your first listen or a revisit, this episode offers powerful tools to navigate your inner world and connect more authentically with others and yourself.

We're throwing it back today to episode 50: Things We're Thankful For to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and to share our excitement about our February retreat! Don't miss out on the amazing things our retreats offer: community, connection, and healing.

We dropped our first episode of this pandemic podcast four years ago this week, and today we are celebrating that! We're talking about some of our favorite guests, series, and episodes, and also giving you more behind-the-scenes discussions about what goes into making each episode. Plus: find out what is next for us!

Amber Runyan returns to the podcast to discuss how complex trauma can affect how people understand the parts of themselves. Listen to her give practical tips on how to use coping skills to return to the present moment in order to understand what our protector parts are doing. Amber Runyan is a 23 year old enneagram nine! She is currently in her last semester of my Masters of Social Work program through Aurora University. She works for Eden's Glory where she is a Resident Assistant, Clinical Intern, and Intake Coordinator. Amber has the privilege of walking alongside survivors both in adult residential program and through therapy with minors. Her fun fact is that she is blessed with a BIG family; she has 13 siblings! You can learn more about Eden's Glory at https://edensglory.org

Deedra's husband Paul joins us today to discuss his journey through learning about the Enneagram and IFS! You don't want to miss hearing his story and why these tools were the keys to unlocking so much more healing in his life.

This is an extra special episode! Deedra and Megan were interviewed on Tammy Sollenberger's podcast The One Inside about how they use Internal Family Systems in their relationship. This kicks off a series on IFS in all different kinds of relationships, so don't miss how they talk about it as friends! You can find Tammy and The One Inside podcast at tammysollenberger.com.

We are still pinching ourselves that we had the honor of speaking with Suzanne Stabile! This conversation is filled with grace, truth, love, and wisdom as we are all figuring out how to live in such a divided society. As an internationally recognized Enneagram Master, Suzanne has conducted over 500 Enneagram workshops over the past 30 years. She has spoken to College audiences that include Baylor and Drury Universities, Hendrix College, Perkins School of Theology (SMU) and Brite Divinity School (TCU), Formation Gathering 2017 (Harvard Divinity School), Pepperdine Bible Lectures 2017, Seminary of the Southwest, hundreds of churches across America including First Baptist Austin, Highland Park United Methodist, Dallas, First Congregational Church, L.A., Otter Creek Church, Nashville, First Baptist Church, Portland, and teaches in the Baylor Health Care System, in Dallas, in both the Cancer and Transplant Hospitals. Additionally, she has taught at Richard Rohr's Center for Action and Contemplation and has been a speaker for Conferences offered by the CAC. She taught with Father Rohr to an international audience in Assisi, Italy, on The Enneagram and Paradox. Other events Suzanne has spoken at include The North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church, Christianity 21, The Festival of Courage and Faith in Greenwich CT, the Emerging Christianity and Telemachus Conferences, the Southwest Regional Gathering of the Disciples of Christ, Laity Lodge and The Apprentice Gathering. Suzanne received her B.S. in Social Sciences from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas where she also completed additional graduate work in the Schools of Sociology and Theology. She has served as a high school professor, the first women's basketball coach at SMU after Title IX, and as the founding Director of Shared Housing, a social service agency in Dallas. When she is not on the road teaching and lecturing, Suzanne is at home in Dallas, Texas with her husband Rev. Joseph Stabile, a United Methodist pastor with whom she co-founded Life in the Trinity Ministry and the Micah Center. She is the mother of four children and grandmother of nine: Will, Noah, Sam, Gracie, Elle, Joley, Jase, Piper, and Josie.

Jenna, an enneagram 9, is a recently ordained elder with the Free Methodist Church. She and her family served as Free Methodist World Missionaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 2018-2021. Now she considers herself a missionary stateside and is planting a micro-church in Iowa City, Iowa alongside some of her best friends. When not working on her church plant, Jenna is a wife of 16 years to her husband Keith and mom to 2 amazing boys! She enjoys cycling in her free time or curling up on the sofa with a good book and her dog!

Former guest Hope Mackenzie returns today to discuss how she engages in community, policy, and political conversations as an enneagram 3!

We brought returning guest Reverend Ginger Coakley to the pod today to discuss how she engages politically as an enneagram 5! We also define what we mean by politics, social justice, and the role the church is called to play.

Deedra (enneagram 1) and Megan (enneagram 4) talk about how they engage in conversations during the election season, and what things hold them back and what spur them forward.

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Taylor Cassidy is an Emmy nominated host and Streamy award-winning content creator who gained notoriety from her online series “Fast Black History” which taught Black history to her audience of millions accompanied by her quick wit and strong passion. She is part of the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 class and has been featured in Teen Vogue's 2021 21 under 21 list. Taylor is currently a correspondent on Nickelodeon's Nick News and became the first youth speaker at the United Nations International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. She attends New York University for Film and TV where she is studying to be a television screenwriter. Generous with sharing motivation and good energy online, she is fervent in encouraging others to dream bigger for themselves. Follow Taylor Cassidy on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Courtney says, "I'm a writer, a social worker, and a solo mom to two extraordinary teenage girl humans. I love being active outdoors, being helpful in my community, and inspiring healthy relationships at work and at home."

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Pastor Kari Morris-Guzman has been an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church for 24 years. She is currently serving at The Avenue Church in Riverside, CA as a volunteer pastor. She is beginning a certification program in August to become a spiritual director. She has a bachelors degree in pastoral ministries from Greenville (College) University, and a Master's of Divinity from Azusa Pacific University.

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Shayla Sandberg is a mama of two and a preschool teacher in the St. Louis Metro-east. She is an enneagram three, track coach, and big believer in personal growth.

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Dani Wilson is a creative compassionate who tries to see and expose the light in the world and our connections to one another. They are a transmasculine nonbinary person who identifies as bisexual and holds a graduate degree in public health from Saint Louis University. These things, along with their history of attempting to fight for the places of the underprivileged in their former church community, have fostered a lifelong passion for fighting for the disadvantaged and overlooked. Currently, Dani works as a research specialist at the Missouri Institute of Mental Health and focuses their energy on engagement with youth and other underserved populations.

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Joani and her husband pastored at a West County Church in St. Louis for 18 years. During this time they also led short term mission trips around the world with teams from their church. In 2004 the Lord opened their eyes to what was happening in the city of St. Louis Refugees from the wars going on in the Middle East and Africa were pouring into our city only 20 minutes from their house. After visiting with some of these families their needs were pretty evident. The Lord directed them to leave their positions at the church. By miraculous intervention they bought a building in South City by Bevo Mill in 2006 and started reaching out and loving and helping the new refugees that were coming into the city. Some of the help Oasis provides: furniture, household items, clothing, baby showers for new moms, English and Citizenship classes, monthly community BBQ's, help in finding jobs, utility and rental assistance, good neighbor program. Since January 2024, 820 families have walked into Oasis for some kind of assistance, 183 families from 33 countries received furniture or household items. Aseel Thamer and her family are refugees from Iraq and now proud citizens of the United States. She met Joani through Oasis and now works for them and for Youth in Need, all in St. Louis. You can also find Oasis International and Youth In Need on Facebook or Instagram.

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Pastor Kristen is passionate about hope, loves Scripture (especially the Old Testament!), and in her free time can be found exploring God's creation, reading, cooking, or thrift-store-shopping. She and her husband have been married 27 years, and together they have 10 children. Their family has been blessed and grown through the miracles of 3 birth children and 7 internationally adopted children from Haiti, Ukraine and Russia. Pastor Kristen completed her DMin at Northern Seminary with Scot McKnight, focusing on the context of the New Testament. Her MDiv is from Portland Seminary where her studies focused on Ministry Leadership and Spiritual Direction. Kristen also has an MEd in Higher Education Administration, a BS in Chemistry, and a BA in German, all from the University of Idaho. She has authored and contributed to three books ("The Scriptures of Jesus and the Early Church: A Fresh Engagement of the OT" and "The Second Scriptures: The Scriptures about Jesus and the Early Church" - available through the Free Methodist Light + Life Bookstore) and loves mentoring new leaders. You can follow her blog at KristenMarble.com. ​ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Larissa Malone, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Social and Cultural Foundations of Education in the Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). Before joining UNCW, she was an Associate Professor and Chair of the Teacher Education Department at the University of Southern Maine and an Assistant Professor at Greenville University. Dr. Malone earned a doctorate in Cultural Foundations of Education at Kent State University, a MA in Education from Walsh University, and a BA in International Studies from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Malone also holds a primary teacher certification from the American Montessori Internationale and taught early childhood and early elementary grades, as well as served as an administrator in a bilingual community-based school, before joining the ranks of higher education. Dr. Malone's research centers on the minoritized experience in schooling, inclusive of students, parents, and teachers, and has published in The Journal of Negro Education, Educational Studies, and The Journal of Critical Race Inquiry. She is particularly interested in the intersection of education, race, and tangential disciplines, such as religion, geography, social reproduction, critical race followership, and critical race mothering. Dr. Malone founded Maine Black Educators Collective, a grant-funded organization that holds the mission of supporting Black educators through educational opportunities, social-emotional connection, and advocacy, and received the inaugural Maine Education Association's 2022 Human and Civil Rights Award for this initiative, as well as grants from the National Education Association Foundation, Maine Initiative's Grants for Change, and the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. Dr. Malone's greatest joys are spending time with her family, playing/watching tennis, reading, and politics. Her calling in life is to create a more equitable world through the power of education. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Rev. Vanilda Reyes de Noyes is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church. She is a proud Dominican-born daughter of Free Methodist pastors and grew up in New York City and Cleveland, Ohio. Vanilda obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Social Work and Psychology) from Greenville University and a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of Ohio. She works in private practice and is also a coach with the Leadership Center. Vanilda is passionate about multiethnic and multigenerational ministry, worship, and the intersection of faith and emotional health. She serves as Assistant Pastor at Iglesia Nueva Vida in Cleveland, Ohio also with her parents and husband Topher. Vanilda and Topher have 3 children and she loves a good cup of coffee, conversation, and has a life-long love of reading. You can find Pastor Vanilda on Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

This summer, we are featuring stories from diverse perspectives in order to stir curiosity and compassion for others. While we don't necessarily endorse every stated view, we stand by each guest as a fellow image-bearer and a human of inherent value. We invite you to listen with an open mind and open heart as you hear the pain, struggle, and triumph of other children of God. Bethany Abbott is a Free Methodist pastor serving in the rural community of Boswell, Indiana. She is passionate about studying, teaching, and living the truth from God's Word, as well as connecting with and serving alongside her church family. When not serving in the church or community, you'll probably find Pastor Bethany with her nose in a book, among her many houseplants, or up to her elbows in some crafting project. Pastor Bethany also loves hiking and kayaking, and spending time with her family across Indiana and Illinois - especially her three favorite niblings. You can find Bethany on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethany.abbott.9 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

This summer, The Dauntless Grace Exchange is going to feature stories from people that you may not always encounter. The goal of sharing stories from those outside of the majority is to gain perspective, grow more curious, and stir compassion for people different from us. We hope you stick around all summer to listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Deedra and Megan check in with their own parts and get vulnerable about the tension they each feel. Why do our parts war with each other? Can we hold the both/and within ourselves? How can we take care of the parts of us that feel weary or angry? (Also, Megan shares why she's still writing about Taylor Swift on social media, and why she's not stopping anytime soon.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

It's time for part 2! Deedra and Megan jump back into the defense mechanisms of each enneagram type, but this time they correlate them to the protectors and exiles that might be clustered around that defense mechanism. If you missed part 1, you can find that on Episode 168. They also referenced the podcast with Enneagram 8 Hilary Mize: Episode 36. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Deedra and Megan jump back into the defense mechanisms of each enneagram type, but this time they correlate them to the protectors and exiles that might be clustered around that defense mechanism. And, because they are who they are, they couldn't help but get vulnerable about their own protectors and some things they've experienced since learning about Internal Family Systems (IFS). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

IFS therapist, author, and podcast host of The One Inside is back! Tammy Sollenberger, dear friend of the podcast, has joined us to discuss therapy models she has used in her practice, such as CBT and DBT, and what changed when she learned about Internal Family Systems (IFS). Plus, for our Patreon subscribers, Tammy goes vulnerable and raw in a follow-up bonus episode. Check out Tammy's website to see how to engage with her and her amazing content! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Therapist Malissa Melton-Otunba is back for a part two! In this episode, she briefs Megan on what Concept Therapy is and they discuss how it relates to Internal Family Systems and other therapy models. For more information on Malissa, listen to episode 165! Links: Concept Therapy Malissa's most recent article --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Therapist Malissa Melton-Otunba joins the podcast this week to discuss why even therapists need to be able to do their own inner work! For Malissa, the enneagram was a life-changing tool that helped her understand herself, especially as a mom and woman. Malissa is a midwest girl at heart transplanted in Dallas/Fort Worth for the past 20 years. She is active in doing her own work to become who she was created to be. Malissa is a Enneagram 2w1 who loves this current season of her life as an empty nester. She has raised three amazing young adults who are creating their own identities. Malissa is the owner of FaithworX Counseling & Consulting services where her passion is to empower women to remove limiting beliefs in all areas of their life and uncover who they truly are so they can enjoy the fruits of just being and living on purpose. When Malissa is not teaching and equipping women, she loves to laugh and can be found reading all things metaphysics/brain related, working out with her E2M online community, taking long meditative walks, eating out, binging YouTube and spending quality time with her partner, children, friends, two fur babies and dreaming about the future! You can connect with Malissa on Facebook or LinkedIn, and you can learn more about FaithworX and Plaid! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Dr. Alison Cook returns to the podcast for the third time! In it, she discusses her newest book, I Shouldn't Feel This Way, available for pre-order now! Alison walks us through the three practices for untangling emotions: naming, framing, and braving. Plus, watch the bonus interview where she answers the question, "What's been left unsaid?" and trust us... you do NOT want to miss her answer as she dives into the difference between spiritual warfare and mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Author and Hulu documentary subject Anna LeBaron joins Deedra and Megan to share about her life post-cult. Anna's escape at 13 led her on a lifelong healing journey from the trauma she endured, and she opens up about the hardships and blessings of walking it. Also, don't miss the bonus interview in the DG Community where she answers the question, "What's been left unsaid?" and her tearful response. Survivor of a violent, polygamist cult; Author of The Polygamist's Daughter: A Memoir (Tyndale, 2017); subject of the recently released 5-episode Hulu documentary called, "Daughters of the Cult." Empty nester + Mother of five grown children and Yaya to one grandchild. Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Christian Spiritual Formation and Leadership through Friends University (graduation is soon! May 2024); then immediately jumping into a Doctor of Ministry in Formation and Soul Care, also at Friends. She is 55 years old, and only 29 years into her healing journey. Studying the Enneagram helped her immensely (I'm a 2w3--embracing the 1 wing as needed) and she loves Internal Family Systems therapy most of all. She loves helping those who have experienced any kind of childhood developmental trauma or abuse, but especially any kind of religious trauma or spiritual abuse. You can find Anna on all social platforms @annaklebaron --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Author and therapist Aundi Kolber joins Deedra and Megan today for a beautiful and compassionate conversation about healing from trauma. Aundi's new book, Strong Like Water Guided Journey, is available for pre-order and releases March 26! You can connect further with Aundi on Instagram, and don't forget that our DG Community members can see a bonus interview where Aundi answers the question, "What's been left unsaid?" Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) and the best selling author of the critically acclaimed "Try Softer” and her newest book "Strong like Water." She has received additional training in her specialization of trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology. Aundi has appeared on Good Morning America, regularly speaks at national events, and is a frequent guest on podcasts such as The Lazy Genius, Typology, and The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. As a survivor of trauma, Aundi brings hard-won knowledge about the work of change, the power of redemption, and the beauty of experiencing God with us in our pain. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Enneagram Eight Jo Saxton joins the conversation to discuss the importance of vulnerability in leadership. Listen as she drops some amazing wisdom about what it looks like to lead from wholeness and integrity. Plus, for our Patreon subscribers, don't miss the bonus interview where Jo answers the question, "What's been left unsaid?" Jo Saxton is a speaker, podcaster, and author. She is the founder of the Ezer Collective, an initiative dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world, equipping them to own their voice, and boldly step into their calling. She currently serves as the Executive Director of The 25 (a leadership development initiative) at Bethel University. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London,England,Jo now lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two daughters. She loves everyday stuff like good music, good food, and good friends. You can find her on Facebook and on Instagram/Threads @josaxton. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Straight from Dallas, Texas, Deedra and Megan drop their exciting news: Dauntless Grace has a new community for you to join! Head to the Community tab on the website (dauntlessgrace.org) or go straight to the Patreon page to join now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Deedra and Megan finish up the conversation from last week on the focus of attention for types Five through Nine, along with some extra stories about Fours (per usual) and how the focuses relate to the passions of the enneagram types. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Megan and Deedra decide to take it back to some enneagram basics: the focus of attention for each type. If you're new to the enneagram or still trying to determine which number you are, understanding the focus of attention will go a long way in identifying or confirming yours! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

Yes, we are two days late to drop a Galentine's Day episode. BUT, I think you'll find the episode is worth it. We spend a lot of time laughing, answering enneagram questions for each other, and we even dive into some enneagram and relationship dynamics you don't want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

For the first time (somehow), Megan and Deedra go through the defense mechanisms for all nine enneagram types. What are they? What does it mean? How do those relate to Internal Family Systems protectors? How do they self-sabotage? And most importantly, now that we know, where do we go from here? Plus: the Truity blog we used to discuss these. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message

It's episode 155 (not 154, as Megan mistakenly said), and we thought it was time to give you guys the rundown of where we've been and where we're going. Dauntless Grace has always been focused on connecting you to a meaningful story, and in this episode, we break down what that means. It's all about connecting to yourself, connecting to others, and connecting to God. Plus: what's on the horizon for us, and how can you be involved? Sign up for our mailing list at dauntlessgrace.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

This week, Megan's Facebook post about Taylor Swift went viral, and it brought out a lot of parts in others and in herself. Deedra and Megan use that to discuss: Noticing what parts of ourselves are present Getting distance to let our Self drive the bus Using our words with integrity and kindness How social media can be a connector or a divider --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

Megan and Deedra combine their two heroes, Taylor Swift and Dr. Brené Brown, into one epic conversation about hope, overwhelm, vulnerability, and connection. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

Besties of the podcast, Meg and Kami, join today's episode to talk about their own words of the year: what they chose for 2023 and how it manifested, and what they're focusing on moving into 2024. Plus, it's always lots of laughs when these four are together! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

The annual words of the year episode is back! Deedra and Megan discuss how their 2023 words finished, and they share their new words for 2024. What is your word for 2024? Share it with us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

The both/and we experienced in 2021 stays true today: the world is full of joy and sorrow. The Christmas season especially magnifies it all: it's a season of awe, wonder, hope, and expectations, but it also holds the tension of exposing sadness, grief, longing, and loneliness. Whatever your circumstances are this season, there is an Emmanuel, God with us, who brings us a hope to carry us through the unmet expectations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

After a whirlwind tour of Washington DC, New York City, and Boston, Megan and Deedra are back to share how God brings the right people along our paths. Whether it's meeting new friends in person for the first time or ministering to strangers in restaurants, we are wired for connection with others. Plus, they share exciting news about a former special guest of the podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

Whether you have your head down to get everything done in December, or whether your head is buried under the covers until December is over, Jesus is waiting to encounter you. Megan and Deedra each share a recent personal story of how Jesus encountered them in a way that brought a new perspective and more healing. PLUS, you don't want to miss the picture of Deedra as a baby that she talks about. Head on over to dauntlessgrace.org for that gem! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, so Deedra and Megan share how they've been giving thanks in 2023. Gratitude isn't about ignoring the painful parts of life; it's about finding beauty even in the midst of the mundane or sorrowful parts. Each of them shares about their personal eucharisteo list and how it's helped them find joy in new places. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

As we enter into the holiday season, gathering (with family, friends, colleagues, or crowds) is expected. But what if we could turn gatherings into spaces of intention and connection? Deedra and Megan share some insights they recently heard from Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering, and they explain how they've been cultivating these in their friendship all along. Plus, hear how they set their retreat gatherings to be full of intention and connection for everyone who joins! Sign up for more retreat info at: https://forms.gle/ebBMkKG5zZKhF8yS8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

Megan and Deedra reminisce about the last three years of The Dauntless Grace Exchange--why it started, what they've learned, and where it's going! They each share some of their favorite episodes and guests, and they had big plans to link all the episodes they discuss in these show notes, but there are just too many! However, you can find all their episodes in order on their podcast page. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

Megan's daughter Jorie joins Deedra and Megan to discuss the pandemic's impact on this generation's teens. Jorie, a young teen herself, tells her own journey through the pandemic during middle school, discovering she is an enneagram Nine, and what navigating relationships with emotional intelligence is like in high school. Jorie Hall is a 15-year-old sophomore from the greater St. Louis area. She is involved in drama, speech, literature, and her new school newspaper. She was recently accepted into the National Honor Society. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support

What is social emotional learning, and why is it so important? Deedra and Megan break down why they're so invested in this topic. Then they go through each enneagram number and point out natural strengths and weaknesses of each type in regards to social emotional learning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dauntless-grace-exchange/support