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.
The Grace Cycle Show
The Power of Connection – Discovering Your True “Fitness” in God’s Plan
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In this episode of The Grace Cycle Show, host Karen Dittman explores the spiritual tool of Connection and the restoring power of discovering your true “fitness”—how you uniquely fit into God’s plan to reflect His glory and goodness.
Using the metaphor of a puzzle, Karen unpacks how every individual has a purpose and place in God's greater picture. She emphasizes the importance of authentic connection—with God, yourself, and others—as essential to spiritual well-being and grace-filled living.
What you’ll gain from this episode:
- How to embrace your unique role in God's kingdom
- The value of building supportive, faith-based community
- Practical tools for discovering your spiritual gifts
- Guidance on setting healthy boundaries to protect your peace
- A quiz to help assess your life’s pace and reconnect with grace
This episode is for Christian women, ministry leaders, and anyone seeking clarity, connection, and purpose in their spiritual journey.
00:00 Welcome to the Grace Cycle Show
00:58 The Puzzle Metaphor for Connection
07:21 Building Healthy Connections with God, yourself and others
11:49 Fostering Deep Relationships
13:05 Recap and Final Thoughts
Christian podcast, God’s purpose, spiritual gifts, Christian community, grace-based living, Christian women, finding your fit in God’s plan, personal growth, faith and boundaries, spiritual clarity, connection with God, identity in Christ, Christian life coaching