Truth Salt and Spice with Xamayta Graver
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsConversations with ordinary people about TRUTH that changed their lives. We get a front row view into their lives and how they use the gifts God gave them to be salt to their corner of the world, along with a dash of their unique personalities which puts a special touch to everything they do.
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#24 Pilgrimage: Vengeance Belongs to God
March 25, 2019 01:51 - 16 minutes - 7.68 MBIn this episode I talk about the top 3 things I learned from reading the book, Boundaries in Marriage. I talk about some aspects of being an Enneagram 8 and my pursuit of revisiting the origin of some of my behaviors and learning new ways to deal with hurt and anger.
#23 Pilgrimage: When Jesus Fails You and You Hold A Grudge
March 09, 2019 20:21 - 13 minutes - 6.63 MBI share about my time with the girls at the school this past week and what I've learned about them. I also talk about what I am learning through reading the book, Boundaries in Marriage by Cloud and Townsend. Just go get it even if your marriage ROCKS! I tell you about what I realized just this morning about my relationship with Jesus, and it's a bit spicy and I'm salty about it. Short, not so sweet and to the point. Share with your friends! You never know who needs a ME TOO at this moment...
#23 When Jesus Fails You and You Hold A Grudge
March 09, 2019 20:21 - 13 minutes - 6.63 MBI share about my time with the girls at the school this past week and what I've learned about them. I also talk about what I am learning through reading the book, Boundaries in Marriage by Cloud and Townsend. Just go get it even if your marriage ROCKS! I tell you about what I realized just this morning about my relationship with Jesus, and it's a bit spicy and I'm salty about it. Short, not so sweet and to the point. Share with your friends! You never know who needs a ME TOO at this moment...
#22 Pilgrimage: Coffee with God
March 02, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode I share more about how I got here and what I'm doing here in Guatemala. I share a bit about books I'm reading, learning to just BE with God, and Jesus and I will be figuring out what it means to give my burdens to Him. This girl needs this life sucking load off her back! Feel free to share this episode with anyone struggling to keep afloat, maybe they'll just find comfort in not feeling alone. I can't promise anything other than transparency and vulnerability, the rest is up ...
#21 Pilgrimage
February 27, 2019 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.53 MBI'm taking my own podcast hostage and you'll get to join me on the beginning of my journey toward deconstructing some faulty "truths", digging up some deep seeded resentment and bitterness and inviting Jesus into that mess, and last but not least, learning how to regulate my spiciness in order to bring out the best in the people around me and all I do.
#20 Millenials, What Are They Bringing to the Table?
December 26, 2018 18:37 - 53 minutes - 49.7 MBNangie Alexander and I talk about parenting, marriage and the myth of having it all together in order to measure up to other's expectations. It was a pleasure to hear how this young mother and wife, through humility, is breaking some cultural barriers, to be the best woman, mother and wife she can be.
#19 Father Swap
December 19, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBKia Stephens and I talk about wounds our earthly fathers leave us with and how, when we ignore them, they will affect our relationships with other men and with ourselves. Kia is very candid about her past and how she sought to allow our heavenly Father to heal those deep wounds. She definitely had me thinking about my own past. You can find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/fatherswap/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatherswap/
#18 Walking the (sex) Talk
December 12, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBMy guest, Sarah West and I talk about taking the taboo out of sex. As a former youth and college counselor for crisis and pregnancy centers in Mississippi, she developed sexual health curriculum for schools and taught sexual health on college campuses. She then saw a need write a book about the topic: Walking the Talk, A Parent's Guide to Intimacy and Healthy Relationships.
#17 Christian Women in Leadership
December 05, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBGena McCown shares about her passion for training and supporting Christian women in the trenches, using their God given gifts and calling to help lead The Church. We talk about different points of view Christians have about women leading men and we talk about the scriptures used to support or to be against it. We talked about being good Bereans and studying the Bible for ourselves instead of following what people say like blind sheep. There is so much more and we could have talked for h...
#16 In Sickness and In Mental Health
November 28, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBVicki Landis shares about her journey with Christ from when her husband was diagnosed with Schizophrenia 20 years ago. Her transparency is a gift as she walks us through her struggle with shattered dreams, fighting societal expectations, mothering vs. being a wife and much more. If you are in the trenches, this episode may help you not feel alone. If you know anyone that is in the trenches, there are tips about what to do and not what to do.
#15 Sacred Ground, Sticky Floors
November 21, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBJami Amerine and I discuss a few things we have learned through parenting and it's definitely not how to parent. It's more of a journey how to not attach our self-worth to how they turn out and to allow Jesus to work in their lives. We offer no formula, parenting isn't formulaic, we both hope that our mistakes always point our children to Jesus. I highly recommend her book. She candidly shares how her parenting taught her more about her value in Jesus, than how to be a parent. She had me at...
#14 Abiding In The Father's Unconditional Love
November 14, 2018 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode Rob Kivlan candidly shares how he went from a hurt and angry teenager, to an empowered motorcycle gang member, to finding freedom in Christ. His life is a testament to God's redeeming love.
#13 Should we all convert to Amish?
November 07, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBWith the high percentages of digital and social media addiction, we are all scratching our heads trying to figure out what the healthy medium is. Is there one at all? How do we stay connected without disconnecting from the world? Madelin Mangrum's mission at Unplugged Family's is to inspire and encourage moms and dad's to engage and connect. They are a community that will fight for their children's hearts and minds. They want to raise healthy and whole digital natives who will aspire to imp...
#12 Women in Social Movements
May 31, 2018 01:54 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBI had so much fun talking about all sort of topics, Magdalena Altnau is such a fount of knowledge and I loved discussing Russian Lit (well, she did, I don't know anything about it), Hitler/Stalan, Jesus and the adulterous woman, misogamy in the Church and Beth Moore's letter to brothers in the global church (not necessarily in that order!)
#11 Spousal Abuse: Healing from Invisible Scars
May 23, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBMy next guest, whom we'll call Remi, has my heart racing and at the edge of my chair the whole time. She is so open about her story and it is powerful! There are no names mentioned and it is in order to protect her family. She speaks some powerful truths and you do not want to miss them! National Domestic Abuse Hotline 1-800-799-7233, you do NOT have to stay!
#10 Addicted No More
May 16, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBBree Martin shares how she became addicted to pain killers and how it affected every area of her life. The story of how she came to Christ is such a great example of how we are to plant seeds and to trust that God takes care of everything else in His timing. Her story is absolutely beautiful!
#9 The Reversed Episode: Xamayta on the Hot Seat
May 09, 2018 16:01 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBMy friend Shanda, from Episode 1, gets to be the host and I her guest. With a list of "Get to Know You Better" questions, it is very much a Seinfeld-esque type of episode. I'm looking for other listeners to be the host for future Reversed Episodes, so make sure to go to the FB page and make your wishes know. I'll be your podcast genie (pun intended!).
#8 Marriage: A Process Of Humility, Surrender and Sanctification
May 02, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWho says that youth is wasted on the young? This young wife and mother learned the hard way how to become the wife she was meant to be. Amanda Vargas speaks candidly about the hard spiritual work she decided to embark on when her marriage was all but over in order to save her marriage.
#7 Even So, Joy
April 25, 2018 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode, Lesa Brackbill shares candidly about how she chose to focus on gratitude when her 5 month old daughter, Victoria, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She is now an advocate for mandatory newborn screening for Krabbe, which is lifesaving. She has written a book, Even So, Joy: Our Journey Through Heartbreak, Hope and Triumph and you can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Even-So-Joy-Journey-Heartbreak/dp/1973612429
#6 Taking Off the Iron Panties
April 18, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB**** WARNING**** This episode contains mature content and is not apt for young children. After you have listened to it, you will be able to determine if you would think it could be beneficial to use as an ice breaker to talk about sexual purity with your older children. Sandra James is the author of the book, The Ultimate Guide to Chastity: Removing the Iron Panties. Sandra speaks candidly about her journey toward sexual purity and shares how she became free from a sexual prison. Find ...
Bonus Episode: A Wrinkle in Time
April 14, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBSpoilers in this episode!!! Proceed with caution! In this bonus episode, Rachel Bruce, Shanda Turner and I, discuss the timeless classic, A Wrinkle in Time. Rachel and I have read the book and watched the movie. Shanda has only watched the movie and is on the fence about reading the book. We dig in deep and dissect some really good truths!
#5 Flying Solo
April 11, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBThis is the last installment of The Friendship Series. My guest, JJ West, shares about the difficulties of being married to an airline pilot brings to building and maintaining friendships. The constant change in schedules has her flying solo in the parenting department a lot, which makes most of life challenging to schedule more than a month at a time, including "girl" time. She feels like she has finally found a groove and gives us a few pointers on how to best encourage and support men/...
#4 Friends You Do Life With
April 04, 2018 11:01 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBPart 4: Series on Friendships My guest, Jana King, shares about her friendships throughout her life. She talks about being intentional about building friendships and what that has looked like through the decades. Even now in her 60's, she continues to build new friendships and to be a Titus 2 woman for younger women she's developed relationships with.
#3 Taking Off the Mask
March 28, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBPart 3: Series on Friendships My guest, Anna LeBaron and I talk about doing the work it takes to be able to be a REAL friend. Having been raised and escaping a murderous, polygamist cult, she had a lot to unlearn in order to be her true self.
#2 Estranged No More
March 21, 2018 15:19 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBPart 2 of the Series on Friendships What happens when your world is falling apart and your best friend says something you perceive as hurtful? Join Rachel Bardgett and Rebecca Weiland as they so candidly walk us through a painful time in their lives that left them estranged. They also share how they had to be intentional about fighting to restore their friendship.