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Grace in the Grind

Cody Hudson
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Grace in the Grind is a Christian podcast for people trying to follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life—especially when success, productivity, and outcomes don’t turn out the way they expected. Hosted by Cody Hudson, the show meets listeners in the real rhythms of life: early mornings, long commutes, demanding work, busy family schedules, church tensions, spiritual questions, and the quiet moments when faith feels both necessary and hard to hold onto. Each episode uses the familiar language of coffee—cups, pours, extra shots, and pots—as a framework for Scripture-anchored, conversational reflections on Christian discipleship in real life. Grace in the Grind explores theology, spiritual formation, church life, and faith lived out in ordinary work, responsibility, and waiting. Pot 2 — The False Dream We Built On: Sold a Lie Pot 2 of Grace in the Grind explores what happens when success, productivity, and control fail to deliver what many Christians were promised. Many American believers were shaped by a version of faith intertwined with the promises of the American Dream—where obedience is expected to lead to success, clarity, and visible results. But real life often tells a different story. Burnout lingers. Prayers feel unanswered. Obedience doesn’t always “pay off.” Through Scripture-rooted, pastoral conversations, Pot 2 examines faithfulness without guarantees, trusting God without outcomes, and following Jesus when life doesn’t go as planned. Episodes throughout this season explore burnout and rest, grief and suffering, waiting on God, letting go of control, and redefining success through a biblical lens. Rather than offering motivational fixes or spiritual shortcuts, Pot 2 invites listeners to release false promises and rediscover a quieter, sturdier faith grounded in Christ rather than performance or productivity. Topics Across the Show • Christian faith in everyday work and responsibility • Burnout, rest, and spiritual exhaustion • Waiting on God and obedience without guarantees • Grief, suffering, and faith when life feels stuck • Church life, reconciliation, and loving imperfect people • Parenting, marriage, calling, surrender, and long obedience Alongside the main episodes (“Cups”), listeners will also find Extra Shots—shorter bonus episodes that go deeper theologically with a lighter, honest tone. Companion Podcast for Parents ☕ Coffee Break: Biblical Truth on Parenting Hosted by Cody and Christie Hudson https://rss.com/podcasts/coffee-break-biblical-truth-on-parenting/ Produced in partnership with Arrow & Roots Coffee Co., Grace in the Grind exists to help believers grow deeper roots in Christ and live faithfully where God has planted them. Support the podcast by purchasing coffee at https://arrowandrootscoffeeco.com or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/ArrowandRoots Coffee Date is our most-loved blend—created for meaningful conversations and faithful rhythms in everyday life: https://arrowandrootscoffeeco.com/products/coffee-date https://rss.com/?via=ARCC

  1. Off the Clock — Not on Hold

    3D AGO

    Off the Clock — Not on Hold

    Singleness in the church is often treated like a waiting room — a season to explain, fix, or rush through. But Scripture tells a different story. In this Off the Clock episode of Grace in the Grind, Cody reflects on years of waiting, well-meaning but painful assumptions, and the quiet pressure many single Christians feel — especially inside the church. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and the life of Jesus Himself, this conversation challenges the idea that marriage is the measure of wholeness or faithfulness. This episode speaks directly to singles, widows, and anyone who has been told — explicitly or implicitly — that their life is “on hold.” It also offers a gentle but clear word to the church about how our assumptions can unintentionally wound those we’re called to love as family. No timelines. No fixing. No pressure. Just a reminder that your life matters now — because Christ is enough now. ☕ Off the Clock episodes are between-season conversations — slower, pastoral reflections meant to create space for listening, honesty, and grace.

    7 min
  2. Off the Clock — The Table Is Still Set

    FEB 4

    Off the Clock — The Table Is Still Set

    Communion was never meant to feel like a test — but for many believers, it quietly has. In this Off the Clock episode of Grace in the Grind, we slow down to revisit the Lord’s Table and recover what it was always meant to be: a place of grace, unity, honesty, and shared life in Christ. If you’ve ever felt anxious during Communion… If you’ve wondered whether you should sit it out because of guilt, failure, or unresolved tension… If the Table has felt heavy instead of hopeful… This conversation is for you. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 10–11, this episode explores what Scripture actually means when it calls us to “examine ourselves.” Not a weekly moral audit. Not a demand for perfection. But a call to repentance, reconciliation, and surrendered hearts — especially toward one another. We talk honestly about: Why Communion is open to the repentant, but not casual toward unrepentant sinHow division, bitterness, and unresolved relationships matter deeply at the TableWhy Paul warns that treating Communion lightly harms the churchThe difference between struggling with sin and refusing surrenderHow Jesus knowingly set the Table for betrayers, deniers, and deserters — and still offered HimselfWhy Communion is not a reward for holiness achieved, but nourishment for holiness pursuedThis episode holds the tension Scripture holds: Grace without fear. Reverence without shame. Unity without compromise. And ultimately, Communion doesn’t just look backward — it looks forward. Every time we take the bread and the cup, we proclaim a future hope: the marriage supper of the Lamb — a Table with no division, no guilt, no death, and no fear. The Table is still set. The bread is still broken. The cup is still offered. And the feast is still coming. ☕ Grace in the Grind is a Christian podcast for people trying to follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life — especially when faith feels heavy, ordinary, or complicated. 🎧 Follow the show, share this episode, and leave a review to help these conversations reach others. ☕ Want to support the podcast? Grabbing a bag of coffee from Arrow & Roots Coffee helps keep Grace in the Grind going — on the clock and off. Keep your coffee strong. And your faith stronger.

    8 min
  3. Extra Shot - Cup 12 - Blooper Reel!

    JAN 23 · BONUS

    Extra Shot - Cup 12 - Blooper Reel!

    🔍 SEO-Ready Show Description Grace in the Grind — Season 1 Bonus Episode | Blooper Reel (Extra Shot) Every podcast has moments that don’t make the final cut — missed lines, awkward pauses, unexpected laughter, and real, unscripted humanity. This Season 1 bonus episode of Grace in the Grind brings those moments to the surface. In this lighthearted Extra Shot, host Cody Hudson shares a blooper reel from Season 1, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a faith-based Christian podcast rooted in Scripture, everyday life, and grace lived out in the grind. This episode isn’t about theology or deep teaching — it’s about authenticity. It’s a reminder that following Jesus doesn’t require perfection, polish, or getting everything right on the first take. Grace shows up in the mess, the missteps, and even the laughter. Whether you’ve been listening since the first cup or you’re just discovering Grace in the Grind, this bonus episode is a chance to slow down, smile, and remember that faith is lived by real people in real life. Grace in the Grind is a Christian podcast exploring discipleship, church life, spiritual formation, and the everyday rhythms where faith meets work, family, and responsibility — all through the familiar language of coffee. ☕ Bonus Episode 🎙️ Christian Podcast | Faith & Discipleship 📖 Scripture-Rooted | Real Life | Honest Conversations Grace isn’t just for Sundays. It’s for every day — even in the outtakes.

    4 min
  4. Grace in the Grind | 12th Cup — A New Pour

    JAN 21

    Grace in the Grind | 12th Cup — A New Pour

    Some seasons end, but grace keeps pouring. This final cup of Season One reminds us that in Christ, finishing the race isn’t about perfection — it’s about perseverance. Episode Summary: In this season finale, Cody reflects on the slow, sacred process of how God brews growth in our lives — one faithful pour at a time. From the early days of Arrow & Roots Coffee Co. to twelve cups of Grace in the Grind, this episode celebrates not a finish line, but a continuation of grace. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:7 and Philippians 1:6, Cody reminds us that God’s work doesn’t stop when a season ends — it keeps flowing into whatever comes next. Then, Christie joins for a special moment to introduce the next project God’s placed on their hearts: ☕ Coffee Break: Biblical Truth on Parenting — short, practical episodes for parents who need quick doses of biblical wisdom in the middle of the daily grind. Because in every cup, every calling, and every conversation — grace is still the main ingredient. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why finishing the race is about faithfulness, not speedHow sanctification is like a slow pour — a process of grace over timeWhat it means to celebrate presence over perfectionA look back at the twelve cups of Season OneA preview of Coffee Break — a new pour for a new seasonKey Scriptures: 2 Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…”1 Corinthians 3:6 — “It is God who gives the growth.”James 1:17 — “Every good and perfect gift is from above.”Reflection: Grace began this journey. Grace sustained it. And grace will finish it. Because the same God who started the work in you is still pouring — one faithful cup at a time. Coming Next: ☕ Coffee Break: Biblical Truth on Parenting Short, practical episodes rooted in Proverbs — designed for busy parents who want to find God’s wisdom in the middle of real life. Launching soon after Season 1 of Grace in the Grind.

    10 min
  5. Grace in the Grind | Extra Shot 11 — Grace That Stays

    JAN 16 · BONUS

    Grace in the Grind | Extra Shot 11 — Grace That Stays

    We love fresh starts. New plans. New rhythms. New spiritual momentum. But what happens when the excitement fades… and you’re left in the unglamorous middle? In this extended Extra Shot, Grace That Stays, we take a deeper (and funnier) dive into Jesus’ words in John 15 and the often-misunderstood call to abide. Not the Instagram version. Not the hype-driven version. The real, steady, everyday staying connected to Christ that actually produces fruit. Using a very underqualified houseplant as a surprisingly wise teacher, Cody unpacks what it means to keep turning toward the Light—even when growth feels slow, unseen, or nonexistent. This episode explores: Why abiding isn’t passive, but active dependenceHow fruit comes from connection, not performanceWhy pruning isn’t punishment, but preparationWhat God is doing in the quiet, unexciting middle of faithHow sanctification grows slowly—by grace, not strivingYou’ll also get a practical framework for living out grace that stays: Building simple, steady rhythms instead of spiritual overloadLearning to return quickly when you drift—without shamePaying attention to pruning seasons without panickingChecking your connection, not your resultsThis Extra Shot is longer, deeper, and a little more pointed—designed to meet you right where you are: tired, faithful, unfinished, and still deeply loved. If your faith feels like it’s stuck on a loading screen… If you’re showing up but not seeing much change yet… If you’re wondering whether God is still at work in the ordinary— This episode is for you. Because abiding isn’t flashy. But it’s faithful. And God does His best work in steady. ☕ Grab your coffee. 🎧 Press play. 🌱 Keep turning toward the Light. Scripture Focus: John 15 Theme: Abiding, sanctification, endurance, grace Format: Extra Shot — Theology + application + humor Arrowandrootscoffeeco.com https://buymeacoffee.com/arrowandroots

    9 min
  6. Grace in the Grind | 11th Cup — Grace That Stays

    JAN 14

    Grace in the Grind | 11th Cup — Grace That Stays

    Hook: Beginnings are exciting—but real growth is found in the staying. When the new wears off and the grind begins, grace doesn’t leave—it lingers. Episode Summary: In this week’s cup, Cody reflects on what it means to abide—to remain rooted in Christ when the excitement fades and life settles into routine. Drawing from John 15:4–5, he shares how faith that lasts isn’t built in the moments of adrenaline but in the quiet stretches of endurance. Through Scripture, real-life reflection, and a story honoring Christie’s late father, Mic—the inspiration behind Shepherd’s Lighthouse Blend—this episode invites you to rediscover a grace that doesn’t just start strong but stays strong. Then, for the first time, Christie joins the mic to introduce what’s next for Arrow & Roots: Coffee Break — Biblical Truth on Parenting—a brand-new mini-series designed for busy parents who want quick, biblical encouragement in the middle of real-life chaos. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why lasting faith requires endurance, not excitementWhat “abiding in Christ” looks like in the everyday grindHow slow seasons grow deep roots of trustThe beauty of a faith that holds steady when life doesn’tA first look at the upcoming Coffee Break series with ChristieKey Scriptures: John 15:4–5 — “Abide in Me, and I in you…”Isaiah 40:31 — “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”Galatians 2:20 — “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”Galatians 5:22–23 — “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”Reflection: True faith isn’t proven by how passionately we start—but by how faithfully we stay. Grace that abides produces fruit that lasts, even in the grind. Listen now and take a sip — because the same grace that began your journey is the grace that keeps you rooted. ☕ Coffee Break Preview — with Cody & Christie Next up: Coffee Break | Biblical Truth on Parenting Quick, 20-minute episodes filled with practical, Scripture-based encouragement for parents. Real life. Real mess. Real grace. Coming soon wherever you listen.

    11 min
  7. EXTRA SHOT | Cup 10 — Small Beginnings

    JAN 9 · BONUS

    EXTRA SHOT | Cup 10 — Small Beginnings

    What do treadmills, mustard seeds, and Gideon’s shrinking army have in common? Apparently… a lot more than we’d like to admit. In this Extra Shot of Grace in the Grind, Cody takes a deeper (and funnier) theological dive into why God consistently chooses small beginnings—and why our obsession with big moments often misses the point. This episode blends biblical theology, everyday humor, and honest discipleship, starting with an unexpected confrontation from a judgmental basement treadmill and ending with a powerful reminder: God rejoices to see the work begin (Zechariah 4:10). You’ll explore: Why God prefers mustard seeds over microwave miraclesThe Bible’s greatest hits of “This doesn’t feel like enough”Gideon, remnant theology, and why God keeps shrinking the numbersProgressive sanctification (slow growth is not failed growth)Why small obedience is actually spiritual warfareHow consistency shapes character long before it shapes outcomesFrom Moses and Jeremiah to a boy with a Lunchable and the early church, Scripture repeatedly shows that God does His biggest work through unimpressive starts. If your faith feels ordinary, unnoticed, or painfully slow—this episode reframes that as deeply biblical, not broken. This Extra Shot is for: The believer who feels behindThe Christian discouraged by slow progressThe person showing up faithfully with little applauseAnyone who needs permission to start small againWith humor, Scripture, and practical theology, this episode reminds us that God isn’t waiting for a breakthrough—He’s blessing your first step. So grab your coffee, laugh a little, breathe deep, and remember: Hell isn’t afraid of big intentions—but it trembles at small obedience that keeps going. 🎙️ Grace in the Grind — helping you follow Jesus faithfully in real life, one ordinary step at a time.

    8 min
  8. Grace in the Grind | 10th Cup — Small Beginnings

    JAN 7

    Grace in the Grind | 10th Cup — Small Beginnings

    What if the small things — the quiet starts no one notices — are exactly what God rejoices over most? Because in His Kingdom, the beginning is never insignificant. Episode Summary: In this Grace in the Grind episode, Cody explores the sacred beauty of small beginnings — those early, often unseen steps of obedience that God uses to shape lasting faith. Drawing from Zechariah 4:10, Mark 4, and Philippians 1:6, this episode invites listeners to slow down and rediscover how God works through small, steady faithfulness. Through everyday imagery, personal reflection, and Scripture, Cody reminds us that God doesn’t rush our growth — He roots it. Because the Lord doesn’t just rejoice when the work is finished. He rejoices to see it begin. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Why spiritual growth starts small — and why that’s good newsHow God celebrates faithfulness long before successThe hidden strength that comes from perseveranceWhat it means to let God form your roots before your fruitWhy your smallest act of obedience can spark something eternalKey Scriptures: Zechariah 4:10 — “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”Mark 4:26–28 — “The seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.”Philippians 1:6 — “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”Galatians 6:9 — “Let us not grow weary in doing good…”James 1:4 — “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete.”1 Corinthians 3:7 — “Only God… makes things grow.”Reflection: God rejoices in the work that’s just beginning. Every small act of faith — every quiet “yes” — is the foundation for something eternal. Don’t rush the process; rest in the promise that what He starts, He will finish. Listen now and take a sip — because even the smallest beginning can brew a harvest of grace. Support the Podcast Grace in the Grind is brought to you by Arrow & Roots Coffee Co. Coffee Date is our most-loved blend — created for meaningful conversations, quiet mornings, and faithful rhythms in everyday life. ☕ Learn more or brew a cup with us: ArrowandRootsCoffeeCo.com/products/coffee-date

    10 min
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Grace in the Grind is a Christian podcast for people trying to follow Jesus faithfully in everyday life—especially when success, productivity, and outcomes don’t turn out the way they expected. Hosted by Cody Hudson, the show meets listeners in the real rhythms of life: early mornings, long commutes, demanding work, busy family schedules, church tensions, spiritual questions, and the quiet moments when faith feels both necessary and hard to hold onto. Each episode uses the familiar language of coffee—cups, pours, extra shots, and pots—as a framework for Scripture-anchored, conversational reflections on Christian discipleship in real life. Grace in the Grind explores theology, spiritual formation, church life, and faith lived out in ordinary work, responsibility, and waiting. Pot 2 — The False Dream We Built On: Sold a Lie Pot 2 of Grace in the Grind explores what happens when success, productivity, and control fail to deliver what many Christians were promised. Many American believers were shaped by a version of faith intertwined with the promises of the American Dream—where obedience is expected to lead to success, clarity, and visible results. But real life often tells a different story. Burnout lingers. Prayers feel unanswered. Obedience doesn’t always “pay off.” Through Scripture-rooted, pastoral conversations, Pot 2 examines faithfulness without guarantees, trusting God without outcomes, and following Jesus when life doesn’t go as planned. Episodes throughout this season explore burnout and rest, grief and suffering, waiting on God, letting go of control, and redefining success through a biblical lens. Rather than offering motivational fixes or spiritual shortcuts, Pot 2 invites listeners to release false promises and rediscover a quieter, sturdier faith grounded in Christ rather than performance or productivity. Topics Across the Show • Christian faith in everyday work and responsibility • Burnout, rest, and spiritual exhaustion • Waiting on God and obedience without guarantees • Grief, suffering, and faith when life feels stuck • Church life, reconciliation, and loving imperfect people • Parenting, marriage, calling, surrender, and long obedience Alongside the main episodes (“Cups”), listeners will also find Extra Shots—shorter bonus episodes that go deeper theologically with a lighter, honest tone. Companion Podcast for Parents ☕ Coffee Break: Biblical Truth on Parenting Hosted by Cody and Christie Hudson https://rss.com/podcasts/coffee-break-biblical-truth-on-parenting/ Produced in partnership with Arrow & Roots Coffee Co., Grace in the Grind exists to help believers grow deeper roots in Christ and live faithfully where God has planted them. Support the podcast by purchasing coffee at https://arrowandrootscoffeeco.com or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/ArrowandRoots Coffee Date is our most-loved blend—created for meaningful conversations and faithful rhythms in everyday life: https://arrowandrootscoffeeco.com/products/coffee-date https://rss.com/?via=ARCC

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  • Creator
    Cody Hudson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cody D Hudson 2025
  • Show Website
    Grace in the Grind
  • Provider
    Cody Hudson