The Grace Space

Marisa Johnson
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🎙️ The Grace Space Podcast With Marisa Welcome to The Grace Space—a sacred place for healing, growth, and alignment. Hosted by Marisa, a creative, mother, wife, and truth-seeker navigating life’s realest moments with intention. Each episode is a reflection of life in motion: fasting through the noise, reclaiming wellness, motherhood, entrepreneurship, faith, and purpose—one imperfect step at a time. Whether you’re starting over, slowing down, or simply trying to stay consistent, this is your reminder that you are worthy, you are capable, and you are already enough. ✨ Come for the honesty.

Episodes

  1. 05/06/2025

    Ep. 12 - Sinners Awakened My Blood Memory: The Truth They Tried to Erase

    Summary In this episode, Marisa reflects on the film 'Sinners' and its deep cultural and spiritual implications. She explores themes of healing, cultural memory, the impact of colonization on spirituality, the importance of music as a form of survival, and the complexities of community building. Marisa also discusses the significance of black love and the need for discernment in relationships, ultimately questioning what true freedom means in a world that often prioritizes survival over living authentically. Takeaways The film 'Sinners' serves as a powerful reflection on cultural memory. Cultural practices were intentionally demonized to erase identity. Music is a vital form of expression and survival. The church has a complicated legacy that shapes personal beliefs. Indigenous resilience is crucial in understanding cultural history. Community building is essential for empowerment and survival. Black joy is a celebration of culture and identity. Spiritual practices are often misunderstood and need to be honored. Freedom is often a false promise in a capitalist society. True freedom involves remembrance and living authentically. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Healing and Reflection 02:53 Cultural Memory and Spirituality 06:04 The Church and Personal Truths 08:52 Indigenous Resilience and Cultural Suppression 11:57 Music as Survival and Expression 14:47 Building Community and Entrepreneurship 18:06 Celebration of Black Joy and Culture 20:50 Black Love and Spiritual Practices 24:14 Freedom and Betrayal 27:11 Invitation and Discernment in Relationships 30:00 Conclusion: Remembrance and True Freedom

    41 min
  2. Ep 3 - Why I Stopped Hustling: Rest Is the Reset That Gave Me Clarity

    04/01/2025

    Ep 3 - Why I Stopped Hustling: Rest Is the Reset That Gave Me Clarity

    I used to think rest had to be earned.That stillness meant I was falling behind.But after years in the hustle—and in the quiet—I’ve learned that rest isn’t failure.Rest is strategy.It’s clarity.It’s spiritual.In today’s episode of The Grace Space, I share:🛑 Why I stopped tying my worth to productivity💡 How fasting helps me reset spiritually, mentally, and emotionally📉 Why hustle culture had me missing the very life I prayed for🧘🏽‍♀️ And how you can start seeing rest as sacred, not lazyIf you’re in a pause right now—or struggling with the guilt of doing “nothing”—this episode is for you.Rest is not a weakness. It’s where your next level is waiting.—✨ Let’s stay connected:🎧 The Grace Space podcast:Spotify | Apple | iHeart | Amazon📲 Follow daily reflections on Instagram + Threads: @thegracesp_e | @SheIsMarisaJ @mnabnetwork📩 Join the newsletter (site launching soon!)#TheGraceSpace #RestIsProductive #MindfulLiving #WorkLifeBalance #FastForClarity #SpiritualReset #StopTheHustle #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthReset

    9 min

  3. 03/19/2025

    Ep. 2 - Fasting for Clarity: A Spiritual Discipline That Changed My Life

    Summary In this episode of Grace Space, Marisa discusses her personal journey with fasting, emphasizing its importance as a spiritual discipline and a means of achieving mental clarity. She shares her evolution in fasting practices over the years, highlighting how it has become a foundational aspect of her life and parenting. Marisa encourages listeners to embrace fasting not as deprivation but as a way to create space for intention and spiritual growth. She also hints at creating a fasting-focused guide to help others on their journey. Takeaways Fasting is a core part of my journey. It helps me get closer to God. Fasting has evolved as I became a mother. Awareness of food systems deepened my fasting practice. Fasting is a day-by-day journey. It's a spiritual discipline across many religions. Fasting combined with prayer enhances clarity. It's about creating space to hear your own voice. Fasting is not about deprivation, but about intention. I am working on a fasting-focused guide.

    5 min

  4. 03/12/2025

    Ep. 1 — The Art of Showing Up Imperfectly

    Welcome to The Grace Space, a podcast for healing, growth, and alignment. In this debut episode, host Marisa Johnson shares the heart behind her 30-day challenge and opens up about what it means to show up consistently—even when life feels messy. From navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship to finding clarity through fasting and faith, Marisa reminds us that transformation doesn’t require perfection—it requires presence. If you've ever felt stuck waiting for the “right time,” this episode will encourage you to start anyway, exactly as you are. ✨ Topics in this episode: The power of consistency over perfectionBalancing motherhood, business, and faithWhy showing up imperfectly is still progressA new chapter rooted in authenticity, purpose, and grace🎧 Subscribe to follow Marisa’s journey—one intentional step at a time.

    6 min
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🎙️ The Grace Space Podcast With Marisa Welcome to The Grace Space—a sacred place for healing, growth, and alignment. Hosted by Marisa, a creative, mother, wife, and truth-seeker navigating life’s realest moments with intention. Each episode is a reflection of life in motion: fasting through the noise, reclaiming wellness, motherhood, entrepreneurship, faith, and purpose—one imperfect step at a time. Whether you’re starting over, slowing down, or simply trying to stay consistent, this is your reminder that you are worthy, you are capable, and you are already enough. ✨ Come for the honesty.

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  • Creator
    Marisa Johnson
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    4
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    © Marisa Johnson
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    The Grace Space