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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
Experiencing the Reality of God's Grace
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Welcome to Season 2 of The Grace Cycle Show! In this premiere episode, host Karen Dittman sets the stage for a powerful new season, focusing on what it truly means to understand and experience God’s grace in everyday life.
Karen expands on the meaning of grace—not just as salvation, but as an ongoing source of strength and transformation—drawing on insights from her book Thriving in Grace.
With biblical examples from Ezra and the New Testament, Karen shows how grace is at work throughout Scripture and in our lives today. She revisits the Grace Cycle framework for personal growth and previews what’s ahead in Season 2: powerful guest testimonies, fresh teachings, and encouragement for your spiritual journey.
The episode wraps with the introduction of an uplifting new segment, Seven Minutes With Jesus, designed to help you build new rhythms of spiritual connection.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to recognize and experience God’s grace in practical ways
- Why grace is more than salvation—it’s your source for growth and resilience
- Biblical examples of grace in action (Ezra + New Testament)
- A fresh look at the Grace Cycle framework for personal growth
Perfect for: Christian women, spiritual seekers, and anyone longing for freedom from striving and a deeper relationship with God.
00:00 Welcome to Season Two
00:57 Understanding Grace Beyond Salvation
01:51 Examples of Grace in the Bible
04:48 Applying Grace in Our Lives
06:44 Introducing Season Two's Focus
07:27 Upcoming Special Episodes: Seven Minutes With Jesus
08:12 Taking the First Step: The Hamster Wheel Quiz
09:08 Closing Thoughts