Love is something we all experience and yearn for, yet we all give it and receive it in different ways. Learning how you and your loved ones feel loved the most is so important for strengthening your relationships. In this podcast, Tori, Violet, and Audrey explore the five love languages - Words of Affirmation, Gift Giving, Physical Touch, Acts of Service, and Quality Time - and how they shape and impact our relationships with others. Whether you want to improve your communication with others or...
Mar 11, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 7
The tradwife movement is such a hot topic these days, but what exactly is a tradwife? Is it a return to traditional values, if it is truly tradition, or is it a movement against modern gender roles and expectations? Or, is it something else entirely? In this episode, Audrey and Tori unpack what a tradwife actually is and how truly “traditional” the concept is, along with talking about the influencers selling the idea. Follow us on Instagram @gritatbiola!
Feb 11, 2025•52 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Ever wonder what makes guy friendships so unique, and sometimes downright baffling? On this week's episode, Violet, Tori, and Audrey break down everything from the playful banter and unspoken rules to the heartwarming loyalty that defines guy friendships. Come with us on this lighthearted episode where we talk about what we think about having guy friends, horror stories with that, and some practical advice for navigating the world of friendship with guys. Follow us on Instagram @gritatbiola!...
Jan 17, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Feeling like you need some relationship advice? Have your eye on someone but not sure what to do about it? Wrestling with the balance between dating for fun and seriously dating for marriage? Want some advice on guy friends and just friendships in general? Whether you’re single, dating, or in some situationship, special guest Willa Williams is on the pod to share her wisdom and advice in the area of dating and relationships and notes about the specific atmosphere of dating at Biola. Follow us on...
Dec 16, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Having a desire to serve in the church is something that many people have because we are called to serve others. However, what if God is calling me to more of a leadership role in the church? Is that my own selfish desires, or is God nudging me to serve him in a way that’s outside my comfort zone? In this episode, we invite a special guest onto the pod, Andrea Watson, who gives us some more insight into what it means to be a woman in ministry and how to listen to God’s calling in that. Follow us...
Nov 13, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The struggle is all too real; we look out at everyone else, and then in, finding ourselves lacking or not enough. Comparison, envy, and jealousy are all things that everyone knows, and in this episode, Violet, Tori, and Audrey unpack them and uncover the biblical truth that fights them. Tune in to hear about their unique experiences with comparison on Biola’s campus, and how they seek to combat the lies of envy and jealousy with the truth of Jesus’ goodness, provision, and worthiness. Follow us ...
Oct 25, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome back to another season of “did i talk too much?” In this episode, we re-introduce ourselves, recap the summer, and reveal the theme for this new season! Tune in to meet the GRIT Gals, hear their takes on brat summer and the Olympics, and to learn more about their vision for this next batch of episodes, which is … Biblical womanhood! The term “biblical womanhood” can be so charged with connotations of things that aren’t actually in the Bible, so the GRIT gals are digging into what it real...
Sep 26, 2024•23 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Our beloved staff members, Kaile and Jenna are saying goodbye as they look forward to graduation this weekend. They have both served the GRIT team so well the past few years and we are going to miss them dearly. They chat in this episode about their favorite college memories, their advice for underclassmen, and the many lessons they learned in their four years at Biola.
May 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 8
As we grow into womanhood, we also grow into deeper relationships with other people. In this episode, GRIT gals Kaile, Eme, and Audrey discuss how their friendships and relationships have changed, and the ways in which they are adapting to that in order to fulfill God’s command to love one another. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the gift of ‘ships!
Apr 17, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Women have long been barred from the world of academia, but now, women are getting more degrees than ever! Today, Dr Lisa Igram shares her story as a woman in the world of higher education, from how she wound up with so many degrees, to her leadership position at Biola. She offers beautiful insight to how her femininity aids her in her career, and gives advice to other women who are navigating a predominantly male educational environment.
Apr 04, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 6
“Do I like this because I like it, or because everyone else likes it?” It can be tricky to really know yourself: your true interests, likes, and personality. Kaile and Audrey get together to talk about the awkward but beautiful process of understanding the unique woman that God has made each of us to be! From silly chats about fangirl phases to struggles with comparison and competition, they share their experiences of “finding themselves” and give advice to anyone else going through the same pha...
Mar 20, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Our bodies do what now?! Historically, so many women have suffered from a serious lack of knowledge around their own physical and mental health. This episode, Audrey hosts two guests from the Biola Health Center, Dr. Tamra Hocking, and nurse practitioner Sofia Kim, to answer common questions that women have about their bodies. From menstruation to mood swings, to depression and social anxiety, Sofia and Dr. Hocking discuss what’s normal and what’s not, and that seeking help is never a bad thing!...
Feb 21, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Talk to any woman born before the year 2000, and you’ll find that their lives and experiences as women are vastly different than those of this millenia. Today, the whole GRIT team is on the podcast to discuss the privileges and lingering challenges of being a woman in the 21st century. From complex social movements such as the #MeToo movement and the rise and fall of purity culture, they explore the ways in which their upbringings in the modern era shaped their identities as 21st century women....
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 3
And that’s on period? In our episode today, Jenna, Ella, and Audrey talk about the transition from girlhood to womanhood, exploring the different cultural and personal milestones that come with that, namely, periods. The GRIT gals laugh, commiserate, and share about the awkwardness and horrors of menstruating, complete with reading anonymous period stories from Biola girls!
Jan 24, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Happy New Year! Last fall, the GRIT gals covered girlhood, now, we’re beginning a new season! Our theme? You guessed it: womanhood! In our theme episode, Jenna and Audrey talk about New Year’s Resolutions, what this next season is going to look like, and what they love about being a woman. The GRIT team is thrilled to navigate the way our identity as women has shaped us and is continuing to shape us today!
Jan 10, 2024•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Luckily, we didn’t go through girlhood alone; we had many sweet friends to walk us along the way. Jenna, Ella, and Eme discuss their experiences with friendships in the process of girlhood. From asking kids on the playground, ”Do you want to be my friend?” to being “best friends” with someone, the GRIT girls talk about how our first years’ of friendships shaped us and our friendships today.
Dec 20, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In so many settings, the experience of growing up as a girl was not an easy one. Eme, Jenna, Kaile, and Audrey get together to discuss the challenging experiences of being a girl in spaces such as school, church, and the home. From double standards for girls’ and boys’ behavior to dealing with weaponized incompetence at home, the GRIT girls explore how these matters shaped their girlhoods and have made them into the women they are today. Letter to My 13-Year-Old Self by Laufey https://www.youtub...
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 5
This week the GRIT girls marvel at the art of female monologues in film, from Barbie to Little Women. Kaile and Audrey both share their experiences of giving their own monologue at different points in their life. They also highlight why we admire women who bravely speak up behind the camera, and how that leads to bravery and change in real life. Amy March Monologue: https://youtu.be/0D8nRpJsQlk?si=4YdoLxf5966s8DWg America Ferrera Monologue: https://youtu.be/EsY9c9WodcE?si=qPusUn2bUEjxlcxS...
Nov 15, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Barbie movie. You probably love it, hate it or haven’t seen it. Whatever camp you fall into, this episode is for you. This week Jenna sat down with Lisa Igram, dean of student wellness here at Biola, as well as Jenna’s husband Parker. Parker joined the ladies today in their discussion about the barbie movie that came out over the summer. Parker brings in cultural and biblical references you might have missed in the film and Lisa unpacks how words like “patriarchy” are only as scary as you ma...
Nov 01, 2023•41 min•Season 2Ep. 3
The GRIT gals chatted this week about all things girl. Hot girl walks, girl dinner and girl math. They dive into what makes these terms meaningful despite being silly and playful on the surface. Ella, Kaile and Jenna also get into how we are all really just girls, no matter how old we are. Tune in to hear about how the term “girl” is being reclaimed in culture, and what the GRIT gals have to say about it!
Oct 20, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to the podcast. The GRIT gals sure did miss you. Today Jenna and Eme sat down to discuss some very important business, this year's theme: GIRLHOOD! Buckle up and get ready to have your inner child healed, along with rethinking the way women are portrayed in media. The team is excited to explore this topic this fall, and would love to hear any/all suggestions from you! DM us on Instagram @GRITatBiola if you have any ideas related to the complexities of growing up as a gal!...
Oct 04, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This week Eme takes the mic and shares her experience as a freshman. Jenna and Eme mostly spent the episode chatting about college friendships. What they look like, and creative ways to be intentional with the people in your life. They also talk about staying connected with friends at home, while embracing new connections at college. Eme also answers some common questions that incoming freshmen have at the end of the podcast, like how to pick your classes, how much time we actually spend studyin...
Apr 19, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Trigger warning: This week's episode contains content discussing sexual assault. Jenna and Nallely discuss a variety of topics on this week's episode while bringing awareness to SAAM. From what consent looks like in our daily lives, along with what not to say when a friend opens up about sexual assault, ways to support survivors, and the resources that are available at Biola. They also answered some anonymous student questions as well. This year Biola’s SAAM theme is, care and communicate . EMAI...
Apr 05, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jenna sits down with Ellie, a fellow junior, and they talk about the experience they had with their first year of college being remote. They go into the weirdness of perceiving your classmates based on their online aesthetic, the fear of being put in a breakout room in your zoom class, and how their friendships have shifted over time. They laugh over the awkwardness of seeing someone in the caf whose Instagram stories you have watched dozens of times but you are afraid to approach…and they refle...
Mar 22, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
If you are strolling around Biola’s campus on an average sunny day, more often than not you will find that most of the women passing you have their hair neatly curled and are wearing a cute top or dress. Very rarely do you see people who have just rolled out of bed. This phenomenon called “compulsive cuteness” is the topic for discussion in this week's episode. Why do women feel the pressure to look so put together, especially at Biola? Stick around to hear about what role compliments play, alon...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week the GRIT girls sit down to talk about the difficulty of existing in male-dominated spaces, and the insidious barriers that keep women from leadership positions. They chat towards the end of the episode about sexist jokes, and what happens when you peel back the layers of contempt hidden behind humor. The girls offer their own experiences of the nuance of being in male-dominated majors (CMA & Business), and their fears and hopes for their future work in their fields. EMAIL: GRIT@BIO...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Sit down with Sarah Schwartz, a Biola alum, as she speaks on the unintentionally damaging impacts of purity culture and a way forward. EMAIL: GRIT@BIOLA.EDU INSTAGRAM: GRITATBIOLA
Jan 26, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4
For the past few years, it has been a beloved tradition to do a “last word” when a staff member graduates or steps away from their role at GRIT. This usually takes on a written form (which she reads at the end) but we decided to format it as a conversation. Rachel McCready faithfully served at GRIT for years, and we are better off because of her. Tune in to hear about Rachel’s post-grad experience, how she is processing her Biola experience, how she has found a community outside of college, and ...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 3
At this point in the semester, the odds are high you have stayed up far past your bedtime to complete a lofty project or cram for an exam at least once or twice. With finals week looming, Lauren and Jenna decided to sit down and chat about academic validation, a common issue women (and men) deal with in higher education. They dive into perfectionism and what it means to be “gifted”. EMAIL: GRIT@BIOLA.EDU INSTAGRAM: GRITATBIOLA BLOG: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/grit...
Nov 30, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Are you a female Biola student who has asked yourself, “How can I get involved with GRIT?” Well, you have made it to the right place! Tune in to hear more about our mission and founding, how to get involved, our theme this year, and get to know our 2022-23 staff. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! EMAIL: GRIT@BIOLA.EDU INSTAGRAM: GRITATBIOLA BLOG: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/grit
Nov 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
