

The Mary Marantz Show
Mary Marantz
How do I overcome the FEAR that it's too late to chase a dream? How do I get out of being STUCK in perfectionism, worrying that people will judge me, and being caught up in comparison and self doubt? How do I stay motivated and stop procrastinating out of fear of failure, always feeling unprepared and unqualified before I even begin? How do I prioritize and start making consistent progress on my goals and dreams with highly successful habits, discipline, and focus? And the biggest question of all, how do I OWN my muddy story with bravery, courage, conviction and faith?
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you're in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you'll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You'll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You're here and you have scars. You're here and you have dirt in your story. You're here and you're afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we're going, it won't be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
If you have ever asked yourself these questions, take a deep breath, because you're in the right place.
Welcome to the Mary Marantz Show. Where we answer ALL those questions and more! A space to own the muddy parts of your story, build things that matter, and where slow growth always equals strong roots.
Listen in each week as host, Mary Marantz, brings you honest conversations and her best tips about business, relationships, faith, goals & more... where we feel the fear and move forward anyway.
Along with serving her best business and life tips, you'll also hear motivating interviews from some of the best in the industry - authors, speakers, leaders, and entrepreneurs like Natalie Franke, Jess Connolly, Jessica Honegger and more– to bring you one step closer to your goals.
You'll learn business strategies to more effectively serve your audience, receive inspiration to dig deeper and find freedom in relationships, and learn how to build a legacy that lasts.
You're here and you have scars. You're here and you have dirt in your story. You're here and you're afraid both of those disqualify you before you even start.
But you have a place here. Your story already matters.
Because one day, when we get to where it is we're going, it won't be despite these scars we bear. It will always be because of them.
Slow growth equals Strong roots.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 3, 2020 • 51min
These Nameless Things: How to Find Freedom through Forgiveness with Shawn Smucker
Have you ever wondered if there is a limit to the things we will do for the people we love? Or even, to what lengths we will go to assuage our own guilt? If these questions intrigue you, you will not want to miss today's one-of-a-kind episode. In today's episode, Mary is joined by novelist and fellow Revell author, Shawn Smucker. Known both for his brilliant writing and gifted speaking, Shawn is an award-winning author who just released his latest book, "These Nameless Things". Today, Mary and Shawn dig deep into this thought-provoking book and explore the bonds of brotherhood and family. The two dive into the idea of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the difference between the two; explore both the loyalty and the pain that family relationships cause; and talk about how our choices affect the direction of our lives. After listening, you will walk away with a new perspective on your memories and the larger role they play in our lives; embrace the past, not as a crutch, but as a means to move forward; and, be equipped to set healthy boundaries while simultaneously believing that no one is a lost cause. If you are ready to explore the idea of grace, even to the very end, you will not want to miss this powerful episode! Check out Shawn's book here! http://shawnsmucker.com/

Oct 27, 2020 • 55min
How to Prioritize Genuine Connection > Faux-Vulnerability with Rachel Awtrey
Do you long to find the freedom and courage to share your behind the 'highlight reel' moments in life? Perhaps you feel called to share your personal journey with the hope of helping others, but are unsure how much is too much. If you have ever found yourself in this position, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by online encourager and podcaster, Rachel Awtrey. As the podcast host of "Behind The Bliss", Rachel creates space for women to share stories and their reality of what life is really like behind the bliss so that others might experience an "oh yeah, me too" moment. Through heartbreak and loss, marriage and adventure, Rachel hopes to inspire others that it's not about doing it all well at once but rather being obedient in our next step. On today's episode, Mary and Rachel dive into the idea of "faux vulnerability" in the world of social media; what it looks like to feel like you have to show up and share whatever you are going through in order to be 'successful' and gain a greater followership; and discuss the unique intersection of theology and social media. After listening you will be equipped to use your vulnerability to help others vs. using your vulnerability as a commodity; be unafraid to lean into a new direction or dream in your life when no one around you seems to get it; and, understand what it really looks like to have a community of people around you who show up on 'day 2'. If you are ready to be encouraged to seek your 'audience of One' first and foremost, then you will not want to miss today's impactful episode! Find Rachel at https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey

Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 3min
How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say with Sheila Walsh
Do you ever find it hard to pray? Maybe sometimes you struggle with knowing what to say. Prayer is one of the most powerful, life-changing things we will ever do, and yet we often struggle. The good news? This episode is here to remind you that there is a simple, powerful way to reignite your conversation with God. Today, Mary is joined by Bible teacher, television and podcast host, and bestselling author- Sheila Walsh - as the two dive into Sheila's new book, "Praying Women: How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say." Combining her passionate message of "God is for you", with her love to make the Bible practical for all, Sheila's new book details how God met her at her lowest point and helped her to rise up again! As Mary and Sheila walk through "Praying Women" in today's episode, the two talk about why we get in on our own way when it comes to talking to God; how prayer changes us when we lean into having that relationship with God; and, what it means for us that God seeks our presence not our perfection. After listening you will understand how to use prayer as a weapon when you are in the midst of a struggle; be equipped to let go of the past and stand on God's promises for you now; and, be ready to pray as joy-filled warriors, not anxious worriers. Prayer changes you and it changes the world. You may have tried before, but if you're ready to start again and become a strong praying woman of God, this episode is a must-listen! Snag Sheila's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Women-Pray-When-Dont/dp/0801078024

Oct 13, 2020 • 58min
In Awe: Embracing Wonder When the World's Gone Hard with John O'Leary
Do you remember what it was like to look at the world through the eyes of a child? A time when you believed that anything was possible and fearlessly jumped into new experiences? If this describes your past and not your present, then this episode is here to speak to your heart and encourage you to live each day as the incredible gift that it is. Today, Mary is joined by #1 bestselling author, beloved speaker, and Live Inspired Podcast host- John O'Leary - as the two dig into John's new book, "In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning, and Joy". Teaching others how to truly live, John's new book invites readers to return to the joy of navigating life like a child. With humor and inspiration, today's episode is an incredible look at how to experience our days with wonder, rather than as something to endure, and digs into the five senses children innately possess, why those senses fade, and how we can return to them. After listening, you will be ready to get back to seeing the world through the eyes of a child, the eyes that tell us to look at the world with wonder and expectancy; be equipped to practically choose that sort of wonder over cynicism and disappointment; and know what it looks like to live each day leaning into ferocious optimism. If you are ready to absorb and savor each day, choosing to see the awe in the ordinary moments of life, make sure to tune into this incredible episode! Snag John's latest book here! https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Rediscover-Childlike-Unleash-Inspiration/dp/059313544X

Oct 6, 2020 • 52min
You Be You: How to Use Your God-Given Voice with Jamie Ivey
Have you ever felt held back from the abundant life God promises you? Do you ever look at the satisfaction and success in other people's lives, and wonder where yours is? If you are in need of reassurance that abundant life is closer than you think, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by beloved podcast host, speaker, and author - Jamie Ivey - as the two dive into Jamie's new book, "You Be You: Why Satisfaction and Success Are Closer Than You Think." Drawing on her passion of encouraging women and pointing them to Jesus, Jamie's new book empowers readers to live a life that could only be done by Him and through you! On today's episode Mary and Jamie talk about what it looks like to really lean into using your unique voice; discuss the power of the voice that God has given you regardless of any sort of platform or any number of followers; and, dive into what it means to live open-handed to God's plan for your life. After listening you will be beautifully and powerfully reminded that wherever God has placed you is where your voice works best; challenged to strive for a life of faithfulness rather than just a life of success; and, equipped to give up the idea that you must have someone else's skills, talents, or resources to make an impact. If you are ready to start leaving your deepest mark on the world by living your story, you won't want to miss this incredible episode! Snag Jamie's new book here! https://www.amazon.com/you-be-you/dp/1462749747?tag=lifeway-20

Sep 29, 2020 • 60min
Standing Strong: How to Break Free from What's Holding You Back with Alli Worthington
Do you long to break free from what's holding you back? Perhaps you feel trapped by shame, guilt, and lies. If you are ready to fight fear with faith, then this episode is for you! Today, Mary is joined by well-known speaker, podcaster and business coach - Alli Worthington. Known for her straight-talking encouragement, Alli motivates women to draw strength from their core identity and overcome the obstacles that keep them from reaching their full potential. On today's episode, Mary and Alli cover all things Alli's brand new book - "Standing Strong: A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Living with Confidence" - which provides a no-nonsense guide to recognizing and eliminating the things that hold us back. This dynamic duo dig deep as they discuss the things that keep us "stuck"; ways to step into the dreams planted in our hearts; and, what it looks like to stand on a strength that is beyond our own. After listening you will be equipped to become an unbreakable woman who finds her strength from God for any adversity; gain strategies for tackling the obstacles of self-doubt, fear, and insecurity; and be ready to find the confidence to say 'yes' to God's call on your life. If you are ready to get 'unstuck', overcome adversity, and live with confidence, you will not want to miss this powerful episode! Snag Alli's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Strong-Overcoming-Adversity-Confidence-ebook/dp/B081MY4715

Sep 22, 2020 • 43min
The Cozy Minimalist: How to Embrace the Rhythms of The Season in Your Home with Myquillyn Smith
Do you shy away from hospitality for fear that your house isn't 'perfect'? Perhaps you long to turn your house into a cozy home with each season, but you worry that cozy equals cluttered. If you can relate, then you will not want to miss today's eye opening episode! Today, Mary is joined by Myquillyn Smith, better known as the "The Nester" as the two dig deep into Myquillyn's latest book, Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round. Empowering women through her tagline, "It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful", Myquillyn's brand new book is an invitation to create seasonal rhythms of change in your home so that it's always ready to welcome you, your family, and your friends. On today's episode, Myquillyn talks about what it looks like to embrace this idea of 'cozy minimalism', she shares her tips and tricks for decorating for the seasons rather than for the specific holiday, and she challenges listeners to entertain without the fuss so that the focus can be on the people not the house. After listening, you will be equipped to make a home that moves with the rhythms of seasons using all five senses; understand how to practically make space for the items you love to have a voice in the room, and know what it looks like to lean into true hospitality, which was always about others and never about us. If you are ready to take a deep exhale and live in a home you love without trying to impress anyone, then you will not want to miss this incredible episode! Snag Myquillyn's book here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081MYW3TS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Sep 14, 2020 • 43min
Dirt: Growing Strong Roots in What Makes the Broken Beautiful with My Dad
Have you ever felt broken or disqualified from the muddy scars that leave smudged fingerprints across your life? Maybe you walk around feeling as if your scars are on constant display. If you can relate, this one-of-a-kind episode will speak straight to your heart! Today Mary is joined by none other than the man, the myth, the logger, the legend- Mary's very own dad, JR Bess. Mary and her dad sit down and dive deep into Mary's debut book, Dirt: Growing Strong Roots In What Makes The Beautiful Broken. From growing up in a single-wide trailer in the mountains of rural West Virginia to the halls of Yale Law School, Mary Marantz's highly anticipated memoir is one of remembering our roots while turning our faces to the sky. In today's episode, Mary and JR talk about the generations of their family that lived and logged in the hauntingly treacherous woods of West Virginia, risking life for limb just to barely scrape by; the two recall JR's decision to make sure that Mary's life turned out differently even though this father/ daughter duo grew up up in the same place, went to the same Sunday school, and started in the same elementary school; and, dive deep into how these very struggles became the redemption song God used to write a life for Mary that she never dreamed of. After listening, you will know what it looks like to love a place that you call home while also being unafraid to reach for the sky; be encouraged that God does his best work in the muddy, messy, and broken parts of our lives; and, be inspired to chase your dreams no matter what your circumstances. If you are ready to own the muddy parts of your story, you will not want to miss this raw, vulnerable, and perspective-shifting episode. Go snag your copy of the book! https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Growing-Strong-Broken-Beautiful/dp/0800738454

Sep 8, 2020 • 1h 5min
The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You with Holley Gerth
Have you ever been told that you are an introvert? Do you struggle with understanding what exactly that means? Perhaps you think of your introverted qualities as weaknesses rather than strengths. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to embrace these qualities and be unashamedly you, then this episode is for you! In this episode, Mary is joined by bestselling author, life coach, and podcaster, Holley Gerth, as the two discuss Holley's brand new book, The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs YOU to be YOU. Today, Mary and Holley dive into this eye-opening book, as Holley shares everything you need to know, from brain science to the psychological, relational, and spiritual aspects of being an introvert. This is a powerful episode that will help live with clarity, courage, and confidence in a world that needs what only you can give. After listening, you will be challenged to lean into your introverted qualities and harness them as your strengths and superpowers; you will be encouraged to use these qualities to step into leadership and purpose; and you will discover the power of empathy while focusing on the one, not the many. If you've ever questioned who you are as an introvert, or if you love, lead, or share life with an introvert, this empowering episode is not to be missed! Grab Holley's book here! https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Purpose-Introverts-World-Needs/dp/0800722914

Sep 1, 2020 • 57min
A Search for Common Ground: How Far Apart Are We Really? with Jordan Blashek + Chris Haugh
Do you find it difficult to engage in honest and meaningful discussions about hot topic issues? Do you long to find connection rather than division without necessarily having to see eye to eye? If you can relate, this episode is a must listen! In today's episode, Mary is joined by two fellow Yale Law Alums, and authors of the brand new book, Union: A Democrat, a Republican, and a Search for Common Ground - Jordan Blake and Christopher Hall. Union is a road narrative, a civics lesson, and an unforgettable window into one epic friendship that was built because of, not in spite of, political differences. Today, Jordan and Christopher open up to Mary today about their unlikely friendship, and their travel across America on a deeply personal journey through the heart of a divided nation to find growth, hope, and fundamental strength in the country they love. What follows is a three-year adventure story, across forty-four states and along 20,000 miles of road to find out exactly where the American experiment stands at the close of the second decade of the twenty-first century. After listening you will be encouraged to unite over connection rather than divide over differences; develop a willingness to listen rather than judge; and, share a desire to seek the answer to one of the most pressing questions of our time, "How far apart are we really?" If you are ready to hit the road with Jordan and Christopher in search of reasons to strengthen bonds in an era of strife and partisanship, you won't want to miss this episode! Snag your book here! https://www.amazon.com/Union-Democrat-Republican-Search-Common/dp/0316423793


