Grit & Glory, Songs & Stories

Grit & Glory, Songs & Stories

Do you love God? Are you looking to feed your spirit and fuel your faith? If so, this podcast is for you! Encouragement, inspiration and motivation for the week is brought to you through songs and stories of ordinary people living extraordinary lives. Your host, Mark Alewine, is a relatable, Jesus-loving, singer/songwriter whose music can be found on most music apps.

Episodes

February 27, 2024 45 mins

On this final episode of "Grit & Glory, Songs & Stories", Mark and Chris Gallagher give you a glimpse of what’s next for them and what’s possible for you through strategic connections built within the New Prime Mastermind (previously called PackLife). Hint: Your future self will thank you!

GUEST: Chris Gallagher

HOST: Mark Alewine

About Mark

Mark’s Recovery Story 

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Join Mark and Chris Gallagher as they share some big news and spotlight stories of men redefining their “prime of life”.

GUEST: Chris Gallagher

HOST: Mark Alewine

About Mark

Mark’s Recovery Story 

 

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PackLife is a mastermind for Christian men ready to defy the culture, unlock their God-given potential an...

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Daniel Crandall returns to share his family’s adoption journey that just might disrupt a stereotype or two and for sure will give fresh insight on your adoption by God. 

FEATURED SONG: I See You

GUEST: Daniel Crandall

Visit Daniel’s website to learn how his creative services might benefit you!

HOST: Mark Alewine

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Mark’s Recovery Sto...

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Daniel Crandall joins Mark to share a wealth of insight into the spiritual roots of the creative process and how community and creativity are interwoven.

FEATURED SONG: I See You

GUEST: Daniel Crandall

Visit Daniel’s website to learn how his creative services might benefit you!

HOST: Mark Alewine

About Mark

Mark’s Recovery Story 

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Jason Goff and Mark delve into a heartwarming discussion of everyday blessings, the profound impact of mentors, God’s presence in our lives as well as embracing opportunities disguised as challenges.

FEATURED SONG: Enough

GUEST: Jason Goff

HOST: Mark Alewine

About Mark

Mark’s Recovery Story 

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Monthly God-...

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January 23, 2024 25 mins

Jason Goff joins Mark for a deep dive into overcoming the enemy's lies and ways to “do” community in order to live a successful and holy life as God intended. Stay tuned!

FEATURED SONG: Enough

GUEST: Jason Goff

HOST: Mark Alewine

About Mark

Mark’s Recovery Story 

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PackLife Christian Men’s Mastermind - A m...

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January 16, 2024 19 mins

God sees you and the impossibilities you might face today or in the

future. He’s already preparing a way for you. Listen closely as Leigh and

I continue to share God-stories that will inspire faith and hope.

FEATURED SONG: I See You

GUEST: Leigh Taylor Pennington 

HOST: Mark Alewine

About Mark

Mark’s Recovery Story 

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Like too many others, Mark and his guest, Leigh Pennington, have experienced trauma from abuse. This episode gives raw but hopeful glimpses into their ongoing journeys toward healing and forgiveness. Perhaps this is where God wants to bring you as well. 

FEATURED SONG: I See You

GUEST: Leigh Taylor Pennington

HOST: Mark Alewine

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FEATURED SONG: Fly with the Eagles

GUEST: ROXANNE BOCYCK

Roxanne Bocyck lives in Syracuse, New York and enjoys encouraging others and bringing people together. She began her author career by writing feature stories for two weekly newspapers in her hometown. Inspired by real events, her debut novel ‘Catherine’s Dream’ is a testament to the power and possibility of nurturing one’s ambitions agai...

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FEATURED SONG: Fly with the Eagles

GUEST: ROXANNE BOCYCK

Roxanne Bocyck lives in Syracuse, New York and enjoys encouraging others and bringing people together. She began her author career by writing feature stories for two weekly newspapers in her hometown. Inspired by real events, her debut novel ‘Catherine’s Dream’ is a testament to the power and possibility of nurturing one’s ambitions agai...

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Denny McCormick and Mark share some “meat and potato” God-stories, advice and encouragement.

FEATURED SONG: Unshaken

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As you’ll hear in today’s episode, community is vital to living life at its best. That’s why Mark enjoys facilitating PackLife Men - a community of like-minded Christian men that train together to fight through vulnerabilities, thrive spiri...

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Denny McCormick joins Mark to reflect on the interesting ways God works in our lives and the challenge to live life unshaken.

FEATURED SONG: Unshaken

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Custom Song - Songs like Unshaken capture emotion and memories in a way nothing else can. Do you have a special event or memory you’d like to put into a custom song of lasting impact?  Hear Samples 

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Dan Miller, best-selling author of 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love, career coach and founder of the 48 Days Eagles Community, joins Mark to talk music, marriage advice and to share his beautiful God-story of the birth of “48 Days…” 

FEATURED SONG: Fly with the Eagles

GUEST: DAN MILLER

Mark and Cindy have benefited greatly from being part of Dan Miller’s 48 Days Eagles Commun...

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Dan Miller, best-selling author of 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love and founder of the 48 Days Eagles Community joins Mark to discuss the song Fly with the Eagles and many other interesting stories.

FEATURED SONG: Fly with the Eagles

GUEST: DAN MILLER

Mark and Cindy have benefited greatly from being part of Dan Miller’s 48 Days Eagles Community. Dan says that songs unite and ...

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Katie Hornor joins Mark to discuss marriage tips and music that helped her and her husband navigate tough times.

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FEATURED SONG:  My Flamingo Advantage

GUEST: KATIE HORNOR

Katie is a dynamic business coach for faith-based entrepreneurs and has been instrumental (no pun intended!) in Mark and Cindy’s life and business. Katie recognizes the power of musi...

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Katie Hornor (aka The Flamingo Lady) joins Mark to share powerful object lessons about confidence and identity in Christ as learned from…flamingos.

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Hear the featured song My Flamingo Advanage >>

GUEST: KATIE HORNOR

  • Here’s Katie’s website where you can find her books, TV Documentary, podcast and mu...

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Steve Christmas and Mark share powerful fear-fighting techniques as well as some surprising insights on Christmas substitutes and why we should eat more cookies!

Visit the Episode Webpage to hear All About Jesus, explore the PackLife Men opportunity with Mark and get a copy of Steve Christmas’ The Santa Laws.

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You might be one connection away from thriving in the identity...

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Steve Christmas joins Mark to bring you an early taste of Christmas in an energetic conversation full of faith-building insights.

Visit the Episode Webpage to hear All about Jesus and explore the PackLife Men opportunity with Mark. 

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You might be one connection away from thriving in the identity God has for you. Over the years as a pastor, Mark learned a lot about relationships and th...

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October 24, 2023 22 mins

Join my guest, Jeff Engel, and me for some life-changing advice and a miraculous God-story.

Visit the Episode Webpage to hear Everything I Got and sign up for the next God-stories call with Mark and Cindy and others. 

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You might be one connection away from thriving in the identity God has for you. Over the years as a pastor, Mark learned a lot about relationships and the ...

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Join my guest, Jeff Engel, and me to share stories related to the lyrics of the song, “Everything I Got” and leave freshly challenged to live out the lyrics in your own daily life.

Visit the Episode Webpage to hear Everything I Got and discover more about joining Mark and others in PackLife Men. 

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You might be one connection away from thriving in the identity God has for ...

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