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Welcome to the Growth and Grace Podcast! A podcast of pep talks and practical tips to help you find joy, purpose and achieve the life you dream about. This podcast is hosted by Amber Lea Gray, an empowerment coach, photographer and storyteller! Want to connect more? Head over to www.amberleagray.com

Jan 17, 2024

What if?

If we’re honest, that question can get out of control pretty quickly. We easily spiral into worry and anxiety. In today's episode of Wild Grace, we will hear about worry from the Gospel of Matthew. We will also enter into the passage with an imaginative contemplation exercise. If you have a tendency to worry,...


Sep 6, 2023

WAIT -- don't skip this episode! I know that silence and solitude are often not at the top of our to-do lists, but what if I said they are essential for a deep spirituality? If you're longing to be in God's presence, to grow in your faith, or to experience God's love -- then this episode is for you! I'm going to talk...


Aug 23, 2023

How do we know what God wants us to do? What does the process of discernment look like? As a pastor, I'm often asked about discerning God's will. Is there a magic formula? In today's episode, I'm walking you through three types of prayers for discernment. These are not to-do list prayers. These are the get your hands...


Aug 9, 2023

Deep breath. Episode one. Holy Listening. 

Listening is central to our spiritual lives. It is the work of discernment -- not just for the big decisions but for the everyday choices. Learning to with grace changes everything. It cultivates space for transformation, where we are becoming our most true, authentic selves.


May 18, 2023

I'm Amber Lea - a pastor, creative, and spiritual director and I have a lot more questions than answers. 

I know we just met, but will you go on a journey with me? Just a heads up, I don't have a map or a guide, or a daily itinerary. This is more like one of those old choose your own adventure books. It is a journey of...