🎯 In This Episode with Alyssa Aviles, You’ll Discover:

• How multi-passionate creatives can thrive without fitting into a box
• The warning signs of toxic work environments on your mental health
• Why embracing your humanity is the ultimate advantage in an AI-driven world

🎯 In This Episode with Anita Morin, You’ll Discover:

• How Anita pivoted from neurosurgery to six-figure entrepreneur while raising three young kids
• What it really takes to grow your business with video (especially if you’re an introvert)
• The secret to building a business that aligns with your faith, values, and real life

🎯 In This Episode with George Bryant, You’ll Discover:

• What happens when success masks soul misalignment
• How silence can be the loudest call back to purpose
• Why you can’t build a life you love by becoming someone you’re not

🎯 In This Episode with Rebecca Denae, You’ll Discover:

• How cancer at 18 reshaped her life and future
• What phantom limb syndrome actually feels like
• The mindset and faith that helped her endure two amputations
• Why she wrote Limitless and how it's opening doors for advocacy
• How to embrace your story—even the painful parts

🎯 In This Episode with Devin Schubert, You’ll Discover:

• How trauma shock and burnout nearly took Devin’s life
• The moment Jesus appeared and changed everything
• Why Devin traded ministry for marketplace coaching
• What the “Gravedigger Anointing” really means—and how it plays out today

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What if burnout wasn’t a sign of weakness—but a signal to shift?

Dr. Matthew Arau knows what it’s like to carry the weight of expectations, excellence, and exhaustion. From directing award-winning bands to leading educators through a global crisis, he looked like he had it all together. But inside? He was breaking.

In this soul-deep conversation, we talk about the birth of Upbeat Global, how mindfulness pr...

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What if the business you built to give you freedom actually took it away?

Jeremy Howell thought he was creating the dream life. A thriving business, impact, and financial security. But behind the scenes? He and his wife were drowning. Anxiety, stress, burnout—it almost cost them everything.

In this episode of Grace in the Grind, Jeremy shares his raw and real journey from business-induced rock bott...

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🔥 Your past may have shaped you, but it doesn’t define you. ~ Maurice F. Martin

What do you do when you feel stuck, broken, and searching for something more? How do you heal from wounds you never asked for? Maurice F. Martin knows that struggle—he lived it.

In this episode of Grace in the Grind, Maurice shares his raw, unfiltered journey from pain to purpose—breaking free from childhood trauma, fa...

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🔥 Nobody is coming to save you. It’s on YOU.

Doug Ferrier had every reason to quit. Rock bottom hit hard—standing on a rooftop, staring over the edge, feeling like he had no way out. But instead of stepping off, he stepped up. He turned his pain into purpose, his struggles into strength, and is now coaching blue-collar warriors to take ownership of their lives.

This episode of Grace in the Grind is NO...

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Think rejection’s the end? Think again. On this Grace in the Grind, Jim Burgoon dives deep with Michael Ashie, the fire behind Leadership with Mike (55K+ subs), who turned career smackdowns into a YouTube empire. No fluffy pep talks here—just raw truths about crushing fear, owning your grind, and building something epic. From nearly losing it on his first video to leading newbies with no-nonsense hacks, ...

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Ever wondered what it really takes to be a doula?

Spoiler alert: it’s not just holding hands and cooing over babies!

In this episode of Grace in the Grind, we sit down with Ayla Hartless, a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding coach, to dive into the realities of birth work. From navigating a largely unregulated industry to supporting families through the highs and lows o...

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If you're ready for a conversation that’s both spicy and eye-opening, this episode is for you! Today, we sit down with Angela Griffith, the Christian Sexpert, to challenge long-held taboos around sex and intimacy in Christian culture.

Angela is a sex and intimacy coach, influencer, and speaker who is on a mission to help couples embrace mutual pleasure in marriage, dismantle damaging purity culture belief...

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What if the key to your success was already inside you? In this powerful episode of Grace in the Grind, we sit down with Donovan Campbell—a gospel artist, songwriter, and life coach who has spent 25 years crafting music that uplifts and inspires. From overcoming struggles to stepping into confidence, Donovan shares how embracing his natural gifts and pushing through self-doubt helped him impact countless...

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This engaging panel discussion explores the critical topics of mental health, personal growth, and the journeys of recovery. Jim Burgoon hosts two inspiring guests, Dave Chametzky and Richard Kaufman, who share their transformative experiences and insights on overcoming life's challenges. The conversation delves into the stigma surrounding mental health, emphasizing the importance of storytelling as a means of heali...

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Kate Nash joins Jim Burgoon on "Grace in the Grind" to discuss the transformative journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, highlighting the emotional challenges that often accompany such a shift. With over 18 years of experience as an instructional designer, Kate emphasizes the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in building a successful business. She candidly shares her struggles with childho...

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Austin Armstrong shares his incredible journey from unpaid intern to successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Syllaby IO, a tool designed to simplify video content creation for social media. With 20 years of experience in social media marketing, Austin reveals the challenges he faced along the way, including burnout and the struggles of running an agency. He emphasizes the importance of letting go of control and outsourcin...

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Jonathan Mast joins Jim Burgoon on the Grace in the Grind podcast to explore the transformative potential of AI for Christian entrepreneurs and businesses. They discuss how AI can enhance productivity, particularly for those managing ADHD, by allowing individuals to complete tasks more efficiently and effectively. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of viewing AI as a tool that can be used for good, urging Christian ...

Anthony Nelson Jr. joins Jim Burgoon on Grace in the Grind to discuss the vital role of leadership development in minority-owned businesses. Anthony shares his journey from growing up in a single-parent household to serving in the Air Force and eventually establishing his own leadership company and Christian clothing line. He emphasizes the importance of treating people well and fostering effective communication within organization...

Ashley Burkeen joins Jim Burgoon on Grace in the Grind to share her powerful journey of overcoming trauma and embracing self-love. As a child raised in a chaotic environment, Ashley transformed her pain into purpose, becoming an advocate for others facing similar struggles. She emphasizes the importance of boundaries and self-awareness in the healing process, encouraging listeners to celebrate small victories on their path to perso...