Episode #108: Arm in Arm with Christ: Envisioning Mary and Martha with Karyn Lynn Grant, The Joy Coach

Episode 108: Arm in Arm with Christ: Envisioning Mary and Martha with Karyn Lynn Grant, The Joy Coach

As we step into 2025, let’s walk “Arm in Arm with Christ” by reflecting on the inspiring lives of our Sisters in the Scriptures. In this heartfelt episode, Karyn Lynn Grant shares her insights as a 21st-century woman seeking all that is “virtuous, lovely, and praiseworthy,” accompanied by her beautiful original songs.

The episode begins with “Far Above Rubies,” a tribute to the divine strength and virtues of women. Karyn then brings Mary of Bethany to life in her narrative and song, “The Pearl of Perfection,” celebrating Mary’s daily practice of sitting at the Savior’s feet for her Divine Appointment.

Next, she honors Martha, Mary’s sister, with the narrative and song “One Perfect Heart,” highlighting Martha’s dedication to serving the Lord. The episode concludes with the touching story of the woman who reached for the Savior’s hem, paired with Karyn’s poignant song, “He Knew My Heart”.

This four-part journey encourages us to choose our priorities wisely, balancing worship and service, and seeking a deeper, more intimate trust in Christ. Tune in for a sweet and uplifting reminder of the Savior’s constant love and affection for each of us each week on "The Stories She Sings".

Twelve Reflective Questions on Balancing the Worshipful Heart of Mary and the Dutiful Heart of Martha

1. How can I cultivate a heart of worship like Mary while still fulfilling my daily responsibilities like Martha?

2. In what ways do I sometimes lean too much toward either busyness or stillness, and how can I find a balance between the two?

3. What are the spiritual priorities in my life that I want to ensure are not overshadowed by my daily tasks?

4. How do I currently organize my time for worship, prayer, and devotion amidst my temporal responsibilities?

5. When have I experienced a moment where choosing to be still in God’s presence was more important than completing a task?

6. How do I discern when to step away from work or service to spend intentional time with God?

7. What specific tasks or obligations tend to pull me away from time with God, and how can I surrender them to Him?

8. How can I invite God’s presence into my daily tasks, transforming them from mere duties into acts of worship?

9. In what ways can I serve others with Martha’s diligence while keeping Mary’s heart of devotion?

10. What adjustments can I make in my schedule to ensure that I am making time for both spiritual nourishment and practical responsibilities?

11. How can I release the pressure of performance and perfectionism while still being a faithful steward of my time, talents, and responsibilities?

12. What does it mean for me personally to “choose the better part†(Luke 10:42), and how can I apply this in my daily walk with Christ?

These questions encourage self-examination and practical application, helping to integrate both the heart of worship and the heart of service into a life of balance and fulfillment.

Check out Karyn's "With Perfumed Oil" and "The Morning Light" albums and other songs, lullabies & musical meditations for women of all faiths all on Youtube and Amazon Music. (https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Joy-Karyn-Lynn-Grant/dp/B0868DK44P) Listen to all Karyn's faith-filled music on Apple Music. (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/karyn-lynn-grant/1476139502) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MHSmDzjaQKvGdoX0nHjln) Purchase Karyn's audio files from her "The Cherishing Heart' CD Library.