Graceful Gladiator

Pre-marital sex. Abuse. Divorce. Depression. A woman who desperately loved God and also felt insanely distant from Him, making decisions that compromised her heart, her mind, her heart. Can you relate? What about this: Do you ever find yourself intimidated by the accolades and attributes of the women in the Bible? I mean, you admire their strength and vigilance and purity, but you also feel as though they are a bit hard to relate to? Today on the Graceful Gladiator podcast, meet your girl Autumn Miles. She shares her honest, unfiltered story where she relates deeply to the harlot Rahab in the Bible. And while you may know of Rahab as a woman involved in a scandalous life and behaviors, today we shed light on the beauty and majesty and honor of Rahab... Ultimately the character traits that when combined with the grace of God led her straight into the lineage of Jesus.  Autumn Miles overcame great odds in her past and now impacts the lives of thousands on a daily basis with her message of redemption.  Strap on

Hey Graceful Gladiator! This week you are going to learn the 3 elements of creating a breakthrough in your life so you can get unstuck, create momentum, and most importantly live a life of contribution to yourself, your family, and the world. This isn't an easy process, but it is simple and you will walk away with a Battle Plan to put it in to action immediately.    Announcement: Amplify Your Purpose Online Academy PLUS Private Small Group Available NOW through October 1st! Join here now!   The Fall collection of Graceful Gladiator apparel is available now! Get your armor at www.GracefulGladiator.com.   Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram!   #GracefulGladiator to share your story.  

Do you ever feel like you just need a "sign" of what decision to make? Some days you feel pulled to the left, and some days, you're pulled to the right. You relate fully to the scripture regarding being double minded, and you ache for confidence and boldness in taking your next steps powerfully.  Today in the arena Hannah is training on her 4-Part Decision Loop Process: The GLAD Loop. Be prepared to walk away with a Battle Plan for whatever you are facing, equipped with a system to keep you moving forward.    Announcement: Amplify Your Purpose Online Academy PLUS Private Small Group Available NOW through October 1st! Join here now!   The Fall collection of Graceful Gladiator apparel is available now! Get your armor at www.GracefulGladiator.com.   Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram!   #GracefulGladiator to share your story. 

Dear Graceful Gladiator, The lie in your head is that your talent, skills and abilities aren’t sufficient for the task. You feel inadequate, while failing to realize that weakness and deficiency is actually a spiritual prerequisite to greatness in the Kingdom of God. Your degree of talent is irrelevant; what matters is your heart of service, your curiosity, your willingness to start from scratch and be a student.   Did this message speak to you today? Consider leaving a review for the Graceful Gladiator podcast to support the movement!   Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram for more faith based inspiration, confidence tips, and strategies to Amplify Your Purpose Now! #gracefulgladiator to share your story and for a shout out on a future episode!  

Have you ever felt like you and your husband are literally speaking two different languages? I think we have all had a moment where we experience defeat because we want so desperately to have a relationship that is full of love and understanding, but what we see manifesting is chaos and frustration!! As a Graceful Gladiator- sometimes we get overly passionate in our communication or we can easily retreat and protect ourselves when we don’t feel understood. Maybe your husband has stone walled you and you both have left the conversation feeling less connected than before. Today we are all in for a treat because communication expert Ellie Parvin is here to mediate and to give us the strategies we need for powerful communication in our marriages and relationships. Ellie Parvin is a Communication Expert, University Professor, and creator of the Speak Live Online communication course. She is passionate about understanding the way people communicate and how various factors and environments can alter the perception o

This week in the arena entrepreneur and CEO of She Does Grace, Jenny Taylor, shares from the heart the truths that women in leadership need to know.  She shares that her story started back when leading women’s ministry- and feeling like an outcast inside of the church as a strong woman.  With a corporate background, Jenny began to use her strengths to pursue God's purpose for her life.   In regards to stepping out in faith, she says: “So many women are waiting for clarity- for the plan that has every I dotted and T crossed. But thats not how God works! Action produces clarity.”   For the woman who is ready to go to the next level, listen in for insight and wisdom on friendships, plus listen to Jenny answer 2 of your questions live!   Share this episode on social and make sure to connect with Jenny on Instagram and Facebook!   Make sure you're connected with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram! 

Graceful Gladiators, we all have our own Goliaths to conquer. And God has a special and specific word for us today regarding the battle that seems to tough to face. Listen in, take action on your battle plan, and experience His victory!   Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram.  #GracefulGladiator to share your story and connect! Prayers of a Graceful Gladiator Ebook

  This episode is for you if: You feel as though your prayers are being hindered You aren't seeing breakthrough You feel defeat You feel stuck You lack energy, confidence, or fervor in your prayer life   This episode is so, so special to my heart because it is one of my absolute favorite topics in the world: spiritual warfare.  I grew up as a Christian but it wasn't until I was in my mid-to-late twenties that I began to truly learn about spiritual warfare and personally engage in the battle.   Stay tuned through the end for your battle plan.    #GracefulGladiator to share your story  Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram! Shop the Graceful Gladiator tee collection.     

Do you ever struggle with feeling as though your power is diluted? Do you say "YES" so often that you lose sight of your purpose?   As Graceful Gladiators, we are high achieving, big dreaming, far-fetching thinking, passionate women who want to live big lives for God..... and we will! Once we are able to plant our feet firmly in the truth of who God says we are, and when we honor the calling He has placed on our lives.    In this episode, you will find out what our air conditioning repairman and Acts 6 have to do with one another!!!   Battle Plan Overview: Part 1: Pull out your month view calendar and write in all of your commitments. Then, take out a fresh sheet of paper and write down your priorities, starting with THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS. Place the two next to one another. Does your schedule reflect your priorities? Or are you diluted?  Part 2: Prayerfully consider your commitments and seek God's direction over how you will continue to commit yourself this month. Delegate and empower when possible. Let G

The Weapon You Must Be Aware Of: Is this weapon being used against you in your battle and arena of life?   Maybe your battle is called depression. Maybe your battle is called parenthood. Maybe your battle is called work. Maybe your battle is called fibromyalgia. Maybe your battle is called infertility. Maybe your battle is called divorce. Or, maybe your battle is called August.   Today we are going to train on the main tactic and weapon that the enemy is using against you to keep you from living the abundant, bold, passionate life of a Graceful Gladiator. It's time to be strengthened, to arise, and to claim the victory you were destined for as a Daughter of the King!     Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram.  Share your story: #GracefulGladiator to be featured! Shop the Graceful Gladiator tee collection. 

Jesus knew that solitude wasn't a sign of weakness but was a sign of strength. He protected his time alone, when He could pray to his Father and refresh His soul. Do you have solitude built in to your schedule? Are you worried that solitude is selfish?   Listen in for 3 Truths Regarding Solitude + a Battle Plan for the week!    Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram!

Have you been hurt, wounded, or betrayed? Do you feel heartache, loss, or sadness? Do you wish and hope and pray for healing, but somehow seem to come up short each day? If you are ready to experience healing from Jesus, this episode will bring a lesson from the life and ministry of Jesus and give us scriptural truths regarding healing.    Make sure to spend time on your Battle Plan this week!   Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram!

Your pursuit of happiness will commence the moment you decide to invest your emotions in authentic expression rather than specific outcomes. Why? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9   Let this podcast episode be your permission slip to pursue your unique happiness- to find joy in the small things, to pursue seemingly insignificant pleasures this week. And when you do, know that our God loves the mustard seed. He loves tiny gifts. He will speak to you in the stillest of voices that you can hear so clearly once you clear out the noise and the feedback of others, and instead, relentlessly and recklessly pursue His unique purpose for you life.   And that, Graceful Gladiator is the ultimate Pursuit of Happiness.     Battle Plan: Enroll now: Amplify Your Purpose is now open for a limited time!  Connect with Hannah on Facebook and In

Have you ever wondered if you are where you are supposed to be at in life? I have chronically craved the next thing. I built a life based on achievement of the next goal. For a long time I struggled with being present: enjoying the beauty of THIS season. I was trapped in always looking to the NEXT thing.  It's especially hard to do this when you feel like your season is useless, when you can't see the purpose for your pain. (If you haven't listened to last week's episode….. Go back and listen to that one, ok??) Today we are going to discuss how to find the beauty and the purpose of your season right now.   Remember: Gods greatest priority for all of us is transformation. He has an eternal perspective that cares most about our hearts. He knows the purpose behind each season, and He wastes NOTHING.   Join Amplify Your Purpose now, for a limited time only! Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram. Check out the Summer collection of Graceful Gladiator Tees here!  

Hey Graceful Gladiator! Do you ever feel stuck? Whether it's: Emotionally Physically Spiritually Mentally Relationally Financially Today, we are joining one another in the arena to discuss the three truths we must know in the seasons that feel stagnant.  I share my own very personal story with you of a time of life when I felt stuck for years, and the process that God took me through. One of my favorite verses during this time was: "Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5   After you listen to this episode, I would love to hear your thoughts! Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram and let me know how I can pray for you in this season of life!  

Do you say things like: "This won't work" "I can't do it" "They're better than me." Do you procrastinate even when something is important to you?  Are you waiting for the ball to drop in your relationship?   Today in the arena, we are discussing Self-Sabotage: What it is, why we do it, and how to move through it into your best life with a 5 Step Battle Plan.     I remember the first time I noticed I was actually self sabotaging inside of my relationship (now marriage). And today in the area, I want to dig in to that moment with you because self sabotage is something that is vital to unpack, understand, and move through so we can make our highest contribution to ourselves, our families, and the world.    Enjoy this episode? Share it with a friend!   Connect with Hannah on Facebook and Instagram. 

Highlights of our time in the arena:   2:30- Jessie's first deciding moment for GLADIATOR 3:30- If you’re not going, you’re not growing. Why standing out is necessary for success 6:00 - A rebellion against God, then turning back and fighting FOR Him 7:00 Ways that GLADIATOR sabotaged Jessie’s success early on/teenage years 9:00- Jessie’s interview to drive professional race cars 9:30- Jessie’s Mom’s advice 10:30- “I wanted something to make me feel loved.” 11:30- Jessie’s official interview and how she “schmoozed” then got to drive the car 12:00- Jessie’s career begins at 304 miles per hour 14:00- The team owner gives Jessie that advice of a lifetime 17:00- Jessie races in the highest categories in the drag racing industry 20:00- Jessie’s transition from race car driving to motherhood 22:00- A season of post party depression begins 23:00 How does this happen to someone who loves her family and her life and others? 24:00 - “It smacked me in the face, and I knew something had to change right then and there. 24

Keenya and I are a part of a business mastermind group and both share a love of the Lord, so it was natural that we would connect and to have her on the podcast. But what I DIDN’T EXPECT was all of the things that God would bring up in our conversation together. We’re talking divorce, dreams, tongues, spiritual warfare, stepping out in faith, depression, healing, and forgiveness. Graceful Gladiator, I KNOW this message is for YOU today. There are no coincidences, only God sequences, so if you stumbled upon this podcast then I encourage you to block these 50 minutes off your schedule today, even if it’s while you’re driving, cooking, cleaning, or something else, and LISTEN with your Spirit to see what God has for you in this message. Connect with Keenya here! Connect with Hannah here!   Full show notes at www.HannahPlace.com   Screenshot where you are listening and tag @MrsHannahPlace on social for a shout out!   #GracefulGladiator

To celebrate our 3 year wedding anniversary, I asked Mike to join us Graceful Gladiators in the arena to answer the question:   "What do men REALLY want?"    We talk marriage, communication, expectations, setting each other up for wins, our own personal household hashtag, and so much more.    Mike shares his initial desire for marriage and how it changed as we prepared for marriage, plus the two main desires he believes every guy wants more than ANYTHING else.   Let us know how you like this episode, share you takeaway, stay till the end for your Battle Plan, and connect with me on Facebook or IG to let me know how you liked having a man in the arena this week!         

Highlights of our time in the arena: 4:00: One thing that Zee’s Dad told her as a young girl that completely turned her world upside down   5:30 Immigrating to the US at age 7 and not knowing English, what Zee learned through a vulnerable experience of asking for help   6:00  “I never want to feel this way again.” The deciding moment that shaped Zee’s world and made her Graceful nature retreat from the arena.   10:00 How does Gladiator manifest in Zee’s life? (Not being able to ask for help and taking advice were a struggle.)   11:00 The Graceful nature of Zee’s Mom and how Zee rejected it for a season of life   11:30 “I’m going to run this marathon because I can, for NO GOOD REASON.” The pain and issues caused when we act out just to prove a point to others.   13:00 What is the result of muscling up and being the Gladiator when there is no “why” behind it   14:00 “When I started giving myself grace, that’s when I started giving other people grace.”   14:30 The slippery slope of putting unrealistic expectatio