The Grace Cycle Show
Are you a Christian mom in midlife longing for deeper connection with God—but feeling burned out from trying harder?
Welcome to The Grace Cycle Show, the faith-based podcast that helps women like you grow spiritually without striving.
Hosted by Karen Dittman, co-author of Thriving in Grace: Unleashing Wellness from a Biblical Perspective, this podcast offers biblical encouragement, honest conversations, and practical tools to help you live by the power of God’s grace—not guilt or performance.
Each week, Karen shares real-life stories, inspiring interviews, and teachings on The Grace Cycle—a transformational framework to help you thrive emotionally, spiritually, and relationally in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
Whether you're seeking spiritual renewal, tired of perfectionism, or want to experience more peace and purpose in this season of life, Thriving in Grace is for you.
Subscribe today and discover a fresh, grace-filled path to spiritual growth.
Want to be a guest on The Grace Cycle Show? Send Karen Dittman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1733503318442796293a1fecb
Episodes
45 episodes
How Do You Survive the Loss of a Child? Finding Grace in Grief with Jody Hudson
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Can Dyslexia Be an Advantage? What Actually Helps Kids Learn to Read with Russell Van Brocklen
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How Do You Stop Feeling “Not Enough”? Finding Courage and Starting Over with Bernice McDonald
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What Do You Do After a Life-Altering Accident? Faith, Health, and Purpose with Rob Rene
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Surviving the Killing Fields: Sarah Im on Faith, Escape, and Hope After Genocide
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How Do You Forgive After Injustice? Liz Matney on Grace, Faith, and Healing in Exile
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Why Isn’t Willpower Working? Weight Loss, Cravings, and Renewing the Mind with Dr. Laurette Willis
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Who Are You When Your Old Life Is Gone? Finding Purpose in Disability with Jenna Udenberg
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Is It Okay to Doubt God? Constance Hastings on Faith, Fear, and The Trouble with Jesus
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Why Can’t I Sleep? Dr. Benjamin Long on Insomnia, Perimenopause, and God’s Gift of Rest
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How Do You Break Free from Addiction and Shame? Rose Anne Forte on Faith, Recovery, and Real Change
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What Do You Do When Your Life Changes Overnight? Finding Hope After Sudden Vision Loss | Laura Bratton
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From Striving to Shalom: A Season of Grace Comes Full Circle
In this Season 2 finale of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman reflects on the deeper meaning of shalom—God’s holistic peace that touches every part of life, including spiritual, emotional, physical, and relational well-being. Karen revisi...
God’s Grace in the Darkest Moments of a Mother’s Battle: Nancy Mitchell’s Story of Hope
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Connect with Nancy Mitchell on Instagram @lifeof_puresilliness In this powerful episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman...
Trusting God's Process: An Inspiring Journey with Jenn Dafoe Turner
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Connect with Jenn and find her book Fear, Faith and Freedom at www.abundance-books.com&nbs...
Finding God’s Goodness in Hard Seasons: Wendy Bower’s Story
Get your copy of The Fruit of Gratitude journal at fruitofgratitude.com Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Wendy’s links: Authorwendybower.com Facebook...
7 Minutes with Jesus: Take Refuge in Him (Psalm 34:8)
Psalm 34:8 says "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."This guided meditation will help you discover practically how you can take refuge in and with Jesus.
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Therapist Stacy Schaffer’s Real Story of Trauma, Healing & God’s Grace
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Find Stacy Schaffer and her book With Love from a Children’s Therapist at authorstacyschaffer.com In this episode of <...
7 Minutes with Jesus: Numbers 21 Devotional
This 7 minute devotional will help you look at your circumstances in a fresh way and look to Jesus, seeking what he says to you.
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Sandra Currie Discovered Her Husband’s Affair—Then God Rebuilt Their Marriage
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Find Sandra Currie at www.loveshealinggrace.com
7 Minutes with Jesus: Practice Bara - Letting Go
In this 7 minute meditation, you'll have an opportunity to become aware of something that is blocking you from experiencing God's love in your life, then let it go and ask Jesus what he wants to give you in its place.The podcast episode ...
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Rediscovering Gratitude Through the Hebrew Concept of Bara
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Get a copy of The Fruit of Gratitude at fruitofgratitude.com In this refreshing episode of The Grace Cycle Show...
Relying on God’s Faithfulness: Kelly Hall’s Story of Hope in Parenting Deaf Children
Take the Quiz "How Fast is Your Hamster Wheel Spinning?" at hamster.1fit-wellness.com Kelly’s links: kellyhall.org Unshakable Hope Podcast: https://kellyhall.org/unshakable-hope-podcast/ In this episode of...
