If you’re struggling with decisions -- big ones or small -- you’re in the right place because today we break free from what’s tripping us up One incredibly important truth to remember as you process and make decisions these days is to remember you have all the access you need to talk to God. As His daughter, you can walk up to His approachable throne of grace and ask any question you want about any decision you have. Sometimes we think that only certain people have access to the owner’s suite or...
Jun 09, 2020•17 min
Here is what we know: On the night of Memorial Day 2020, George Floyd was accused of using a counterfeit $20 bill to pay for items at a convenience store. Police responded, handcuffed Floyd, and pinned him to the ground with a knee to his neck for 8 minutes. Floyd became unresponsive and was pronounced dead 90 minutes after police were called. The police officers were fired and one of them has been charged with the murder of Mr. Floyd. In response, people have protested peacefully, rightfully ca...
Jun 03, 2020•11 min•Ep. 8
In today’s episode, we’ll remind ourselves of what is true about God and His try-hard girls -- because let’s be honest -- we have so much information, data, and commentary out there we forget which end is up. So if you’re struggling with decisions -- big ones or small -- you’re in the right place because today we will remind ourselves of what is true. As states and cities re-open, we have even more decisions to make: Do we reschedule the family vacation? And if so, when? Will the kids even start...
May 26, 2020•24 min
In this episode, we’ll dig into why All The Emotions are leaking out and what to do next. So if you’re feeling All Your Feelings in the span of one hour, this episode is for you. We talk through: Why we’re feeling what we’re feeling Why we sometimes don’t feel our feelings And what to do in light of all our feelings -- because we can’t stay here forever, right? The Change Cycle Shock Denial Frustration + Anger Exploration Acceptance Why we don’t feel our feelings We remind ourselves someone has ...
May 19, 2020•20 min
How can we live in grace after day 900 in lockdown or quarantine or shelter-in-place or crisis-homeschooling or whatever we’re calling this now? What does grace in real life look like when you’re struggling, worn out, and worried? You, my sweet friend, are allowed to be human. You’re allowed to grow, try new things, struggle, feel your feelings, get tired, re-evaluate, and rest. And the beautiful part is that God understands your humanity and walks alongside you to work on your behalf. God isn’t...
May 12, 2020•11 min
Today we talk about how to give yourself grace as you work from home and school from home. In this episode, we’ll dive into: Grace for when you’re struggling logistically to work and help your kids get situated Grace for when you’re struggling with expectations Grace for when you’re struggling with the concept of “Good Mom” And grace for when you’re struggling with your identity as a multi-faceted woman who loves her kids and her work. We’re talking about: Boundaries Priorities Mom-guilt And how...
May 05, 2020•40 min
In this episode, we’ll dive into: How each type is struggling Thriving And can grow in grace during this crazy season. Before we get started, please know that I’m not an Enneagram expert, merely a lover of it. What I present to you is based on my own research, feedback from men and women of each type, and peer review. The Eights: The Challengers There is nothing Eights like less than being told what to do and that’s exactly what’s happening in this pandemic. Your movement of where to go is restr...
Apr 28, 2020•52 min
So what is the Enneagram anyway? At its most basic, the Enneagram is an ancient personality-typing tool that outlines nine basic personality types. At a more complex level, it gives you language to speak what rumbles in your heart, soul, mind, and body. It gives voice to your motivations, desires, coping mechanisms, and defaults. To understand the Enneagram, it’s important to understand what it is not. The Enneagram is not who you are. The Enneagram is not a weapon to inflict on others. The Enne...
Apr 28, 2020•23 min•Ep. 7
How can you practically practice self-care when there’s more to do and fewer resources to do it with? How can you graciously practice self-care when you don’t have time, money, or a place to go? What does it look like to be supported by your friends when you must socially distance? I’m so glad you asked. There’s a reason you feel more overwhelmed than ever, meaning there’s no better time to practice self-care than in the middle of a pandemic. Because you’re a woman who doesn’t just want to survi...
Apr 21, 2020•35 min•Ep. 8
Joining the Grace In Real Life podcast today is licensed professional counselor Shey Reichenau. Shey is a mental health therapist with Forever Hope Counseling & Educational Services specializing in working with children and adolescents. And she’s here to help us answer these questions: How do I talk to my child about the coronavirus and all that’s going on in the world in an age-appropriate way? How do I help my younger kids have the language to share their feelings? How do I get my older ki...
Apr 14, 2020•26 min•Ep. 10
How does the gospel -- the good news of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension -- intersect with our real life? What impact does Jesus have in our daily life? How does Jesus make any difference in the roles we play as moms, sisters, friends, employees, and volunteers? Jesus rescues us from sin and ourselves. Jesus acted on our cries to rescue us. God gives you grace and He delights in you. Key Quotes God gives you grace when you want a checklist. God moved on your behalf and He did all ...
Apr 07, 2020•15 min
How can we be gracious to ourselves in real life? What does living in grace actually look like? Is there a secret sauce that makes us less harsh and more kind and compassionate toward ourselves? How can we receive the grace God so freely offers us? In this episode, we walk through three grace-giving mindsets so you can live out of grace in real life. Let’s put the inner critic and unkind thoughts about ourselves away. Let’s show ourselves some compassion! Here they are three truths you can put o...
Apr 06, 2020•12 min•Ep. 5
How can you practically parent with grace during a pandemic? What does that even look like? And how can you do it in real life? In this episode, you'll learn Seven mindsets to encourage you and give you grace What’s working for Team McCormick and receive a blessing over you Here are seven encouraging truths for you right now: You’re allowed to feel what you need to feel. Remember you’ve never been through this before. You’re not doing home-schooling wrong. What you’re doing counts. You don’t nee...
Mar 31, 2020•30 min•Ep. 7
What does God say when we fear? How are we supposed to operate in the unknowns that have become our new norm these days? We’ll unpack three areas today: Fear -- what it is, where it comes from, and how it manifests itself What God says about fear What we can do to practically live in grace during a time of global fear and anxiety In my newsletter that will go out on Thursday, March 26, I’m sharing verses that will help you in times of stress. If that sounds like a newsletter, you’d like to recei...
Mar 24, 2020•19 min•Ep. 6
How you view God impacts how -- or whether -- you receive grace and if you draw close to Him. Do you view God as your loving father, a policeman, sovereign, or a taskmaster? In this episode, we break down five ways you may view God and we uncover who He really is. When you're struggling or discouraged, this is the episode you need to hear!
Mar 17, 2020•10 min•Ep. 4
What does it look like to trust God in the face of a global pandemic? We’ll unpack three areas today: How God speaks to us What God provides What our role is Our enemy uses busyness, distraction, noise, and blaring words begging for our attention to have us act in haste and make poor decisions. The way Christ speaks to us is to persistently lead us forward into a relationship with Him, into community, and into the service of others....
Mar 16, 2020•12 min
What are the five main attributes of a try-hard girl? Are you one? What does God say to those of us who do-more and try-harder? In this episode, we'll break down the five qualities of a try-hard girl that don't serve us well. We'll also be reminded of some great news: We were created to be human and God exists to be God. And this is where grace meets us. God has very loving and grace-filled responses when we are: silently self-critical, live driven instead of called, love formulas, metrics, and ...
Mar 10, 2020•15 min•Ep. 3
How can you live centered in real life? What are practical strategies you can implement today so you don't swing between legalism and laziness? In this episode, Jill breaks down three practical ways you can live out grace in your real life.
Mar 02, 2020•11 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Jill walks through her personal struggle with grace and how we define grace on the podcast. Grace is the lovingkindness and favor of God that doesn’t excuse or condone your sin, but hammered it to the cross of Christ so you bear it no more. Grace is a gift that understands your humanity and comes alongside you to work on your behalf. God freely and wholeheartedly gives grace so you can receive it.
Mar 02, 2020•10 min•Ep. 1
Welcome try-hard girl to the Grace In Real Life podcast. My name is Jill E. McCormick. This podcast is for you if you’re a woman who wants to wholeheartedly pursue Christ. You want to live in such a way that when you meet Jesus, He says, “Hello My sweet girl. Well done, my good and faithful servant.” You want to experience a life of freedom using the gifts and talents God gave you, but in a way that doesn’t wear you out. You want to follow where He leads, To live and love well, To extend grace t...
Feb 21, 2020•5 min•Ep. 1
