The Mary Marantz Show

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with author, pastor & one of her all-time FAVORITE people to follow on social media, Ian Simkins, to talk ALL about how to keep SHOWING UP for people IN PERSON in an age where these screens have us more divided, distracted, and lonely than ever. Mary & Ian jump right into it talking about how "imperfect" tables are often the best ones, why empathy is under attack these days, and the crumbling social crisis we are currently living through  ... as the two dig into Ian's BRAND NEW BOOK Every Table An Altar: Reclaiming Connection in a World of Division, Distraction & Loneliness
 
 
 
In this Episode, you'll hear:
 
What an "Acts Church" is and whether we should have size limits on modern churches
That time Jesus was accused of being a "glutton and a drunkard" 
What this really shows us about the table being central to human flourishing
The neuroscience of what happens when you share a meal with someone & why it's hard to hate someone up close
Why 40% of Americans now say they have ZERO friends
How the "who's in/who's out" became a political purity test for the tables in Jesus' time… and how we're still doing that to this day
The three ways Jesus used tables in his ministry (He sat at them, He invited people to them, He flipped them) and what they really mean... and seriously SO much more!

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with author Melissa Miller to talk all about how to keep SHOWING UP when that thing you prayed for turns out to be HARDER than you ever imagined. Mary & Melissa jump right into it talking all about the day AFTER you get everything you ever wanted, what to do when people tell you to "just be grateful" when you're right in the thick of it, and how change fatigue (even good change!) leaves us exhausted... as the two dig into Melissa's BRAND NEW BOOK But I Prayed For This: What to Do When Living in God's Yes Is Harder Than You Expected
 
 
 
In this Episode, you'll hear:
 
What to do when the EXPECTATION doesn't meet the REALITYWhy "New Levels Bring New Devils"The 4 Seasons of Blessing: Building, Blooming, Bittersweet, BalancingHow to find the strength to build in the natural what you prayed for in the spiritualThe root cause of those seasons where you say "Everything is fine… but I'm not"Why our brains HATE change… even the good kind!The nervous system response and unprocessed trauma that can resurface even with a happy YES...and seriously SO much more!

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with author and design expert Myquillyn Smith to talk all about how to EMBRACE the hushed seasons… both in your home AND in your goals (when what was LOUD and BUSY suddenly gets very quiet!) Mary & Myquillyn jump right into it talking all about wilderness seasons, how what makes you different is actually your superpower, and quieting the noise so you can remember what matters to you, as the two dig into Myquillyn's BRAND NEW BOOK House Hushing: The Simple Method to Declutter and Decorate for a More Peaceful Home
 
 
In this Episode, you'll hear:
 
All about Myquillyn's signature method of "backwards decluttering"
How what's "popular" doesn't always reward the "extraordinary"
How to stop chasing MORE and UN-decorate
The best way to create more room to breathe
The true cost of visual noise
The guilt and silent to-do list every extra item you add carries with it
Why stuff is contagious
...and seriously SO much more!

In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with brand new author and podcaster Monika Kirkland to talk ALL about how to keep SHOWING UP and become a PRAYER WARRIOR for your big dream… especially when that thing you dreamed of turns out to be HARDER than you ever imagined! Mary & Monika jump right in to what it truly means to "pray without ceasing" to the God who is always there as the two dig into Monika's BRAND NEW BOOK  Ever With You: Becoming Fully Awake to the God Who Is Near https://amzn.to/4wuhW87
 

 
In this Episode, you'll hear:
 
How Fear tries to make us feel like an Imposter even with (especially with!) our praying
What is the balance between praying BOLDLY… and acting entitled with God?
The P.R.A.Y. framework for prayer that you can jump right in with today!
Why self-sufficiency ("I'll do it myself!") is often a PRIDE issue
Why our "muscle memory for disappointment" keeps us from turning to God
One of the quickest ways to discern God's voice in your life
How "I just need to pray more about it" can turn into a procrastination technique
...and seriously SO much more!

Title: How to SHOW UP When Fear Says You Don't Belong
 
Show Notes: In this episode of The Mary Marantz Show, Mary sits down with therapist and bestselling author Dr. Alison Cook to break down what really happens when Fear tells us we don't BELONG. We've all had the experience of not feeling invited to some tables or welcome in some rooms. And sometimes, that is by design from the very people involved: when the invitations were made, they left our names out on purpose. Other times though, it's our old attachment wounds come back to bite us. These wounds can become the filter we see life through until they turn into a currency of confirmation bias: whatever we look for, we find. Mary & Alison go deep right off the bat, talking about parts work, soul ruptures, nervous system regulation, and where our only TRUE secure attachment comes from as they dig into Alison's BRAND NEW book, The Secure Soul. https://amzn.to/4i1yAZ5
 
In this Episode, you'll hear:
 
The neuroscience of social rejection and physical pain
How childhood wounds continue to influence adult relationships
The concept of soul ruptures and inner tears left untended
Practicing the breath payer of recognition and return in moments of disconnection
The role of divine love in healing attachment wounds
Tools for differentiating inner parts and parts work
The importance of self-compassion and curiosity
Boundaries and knowing when to walk away