The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young

The Gritty Gospel with Christy Young

Hey sweet friends! My name is Christy Young, and I’m a wife, homeschool mom of six, foster/adoptive parent, former lawyer, Christ-follower and LOVE encouraging other women in Christ! My aim is to encourage women to lead Gospel-saturated lives with courage and tenacity, willing to sacrifice and step into challenging circumstances and situations - empowered by God’s grace and equipped by His Spirit!

Episodes

July 17, 2025 19 mins

If you've ever ended the day with guilt, shame, and the lingering question, “Why do I keep messing this up?”—you’re not alone.

In this episode, we open up about the real tension between loving Christ and still battling the flesh, especially in motherhood. From peaceful Bible reading in the morning to losing your temper by lunchtime… how do we make sense of it?

The Apostle Paul put it this way in Romans 7: “I do not do the good I wa...

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Moms raising sons today are navigating a spiritual war zone - where porn is normalized and easily accessible.

Over 90% of boys will be exposed to porn before 18; many before 12.

Our sons' hearts are battlegrounds. There is most definitely a battle waging - and sin desires to reign in their hearts. We must teach them sin is a predator, a revolutionary, a rebel that desires to take over. They are called to resist!

Romans 6:16: “You a...

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How do we aim to raise kids who don't just know facts about Jesus but actually walk in relationship with Him?

Join Heather and I as we discuss how we aim to teach our kids how to live in relationship with Jesus and not just know or memorize facts about Him!

We are not aiming to raise RELIGIOUS kids but GODLY ones!

#discipleship #parentingadvice #christianparenting #gospel #familybibletime #biblestudy #gospellife #christiansahm

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In this video, Heather & I share the advice we'd go back and give our first-year homeschooling selves, the thing we overcomplicated at the beginning, the moment we realized it was all harder than we thought and the unexpected joys we never saw coming in those early days!

Jump in with us as we laugh and recall the last ten years, and aim to encourage you where you are in your homeschooling journey! Whether you're a seasoned home...

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Ever wish you could get into the mind of a homeschool mom? Ever wonder what our days look like, whether we actually use curriculum and how we don't go insane?! Lol.

In this podcast, we're sharing the unspoken thoughts and desires of homeschool moms everywhere! From the struggles of balancing education and parenting to the misconceptions about socialization, we're diving into the things homeschool moms wish you understood. Whether y...

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Are you tired of judging eyes and unsolicited advice when it comes to homeschooling? In this video, we're sharing the unspoken thoughts and desires of homeschool moms everywhere! From the struggles of balancing education and parenting to the misconceptions about socialization, we're diving into the things homeschool moms wish you understood.

Whether you're a homeschooling parent yourself or simply a curious observer, this video is ...

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This is a fun and lighthearted episode about our current wins (what's going well and what's working in our large families) and where we are epically failing or need lots of grace! Hoping to encourage you as you embark on the summer, that God is good and His strength is revealed in our weakness! Praise God! We don't have it all together, but we're getting a few things right!

Listen in to laugh with us and be encouraged in your life'...

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Are you a foster parent feeling overwhelmed and frustrated? You're not alone!

In this two-part video series (this video is part two), we'll explore 7 powerful biblical truths to help you navigate the challenges of foster care. From managing difficult situations and uncertain circumstances, to finding peace and joy in the journey, these scriptural principles will bring hope and encouragement to your fostering experience.

Whether you...

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Are you a foster parent feeling overwhelmed and frustrated? You're not alone!

In this two-part video series, we'll explore 7 powerful biblical truths to help you navigate the challenges of foster care. From managing difficult situations and uncertain circumstances, to finding peace and joy in the journey, these scriptural principles will bring hope and encouragement to your fostering experience.

Whether you're a seasoned foster par...

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Are you a homeschooling parent struggling to keep up with the demands of teaching your kids? You're not alone!

Or are you considering homeschooling and want to hear some real talk about the greatest struggles in homeschooling? In this video, we're diving into the biggest struggles that homeschooling parents face, from lack of motivation to playing Tetris with your schedule to spend quality time teaching each of your kids!

Whether y...

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Are you tired of living in bondage to sin? Do you feel like you're trapped in a cycle of guilt and shame?

Paul encourages us, as believers, that we have been set free from sin, and we can have life abundantly now. Sin is deceptive, but Paul teaches us how to overcome the deceitful tactics of the enemy and walk in the liberty and forgiveness that God has for us! Get ready to experience the abundant life that Jesus came to give you!

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Are you tired of living in bondage to sin? Do you feel like you're trapped in a cycle of guilt and shame?

Paul encourages us, as believers, that we have been set free from sin, and we can have life abundantly now. Sin is deceptive, but Paul teaches us how to overcome the deceitful tactics of the enemy and walk in the liberty and forgiveness that God has for us! Get ready to experience the abundant life that Jesus came to give you!

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Meet my incredibly funny, zany, easy-going friend, Heather!! She's going to join me as a co-host on The Gritty Gospel! We both operate out of great conviction in discipleship, love our husbands dearly, super thankful for our big families and are walking out the hard in fostering/adoption! Stick around...you're gonna love her!!

Are you curious about why many Christian parents choose homeschooling for their children? In this video, w...

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We're diving into Romans 6 to explore the age-old question: does sin really rule our hearts? Join us as we unpack the truth about sin, salvation, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ and his resurrection. Discover how God's grace can set you free from the reign of sin and empower you to live a life that honors Him. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just curious about Christianity, this video will challenge your understa...

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Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from homeschooling? You're not alone! As a veteran homeschool mom, I've been in your shoes and have some advice to share about how to address burnout.

In this podcast, I'm sharing my top nine tips to help you avoid homeschool burnout and find joy in your homeschooling journey. From time management strategies to setting realistic expectations, I'm covering it all. If you're ready to trade in your st...

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Spiritual growth is not just about grand, life-changing moments - it's also about the small, everyday experiences that shape us into who God has already appointed us to be!

In this video, we examine how spiritual growth happens in the most mundane moments of our daily lives, and how being present and intentional in these moments can impact our kids for eternity!

#spiritualgrowth #discipleship #christianparenting #gospel #disciples

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As Christian parents, we often focus on teaching our kids about God's love and guiding them on their spiritual journey. We attend church and our kids may go to youth group, but how do we actually live our lives on the daily? Have we stopped to consider whether we are being the disciples we desire our kids to be? Are we living out a Christ-centered life? Modeling the behavior and values we desire for them to adopt? In this short vid...

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Dive in with me to Romans 5! Is it possible to have peace with God? How can we possibly rejoice in suffering?!

Join me and become a student of Paul as he teaches us much about true peace, suffering and how all of life can be summarized as a tale of two Adams! Peeked your curiosity?! Listen in!

#bible #biblestudy #romans5 #Paul #theology #suffering #peace #Adam #jesus

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How do I know if I am saved? What is the faith that saves?!

Paul gives us the answers to these questions and more in Romans chapter 4. He analyzes the components of Abraham's faith, which was credited to him as righteousness. Abraham believed a specific promise that God had made and built his life around that promise.

Come join me to learn more about this saving faith!

#bible #biblestudy #spiritualgrowth #discipleship #newtestament...

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These verses in Romans are such a wonderful compression of theology. These verses are commonly referred to as "The Romans Road to Salvation," and quite possibly the most important passage in Romans.

These verses tell us how we can be made right with God.

Explore the core message of Christianity in this Gospel 101 video, where we delve into the heart of the Good News. What is the Gospel all about? Is it just a set of rules, or is it...

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