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Broken but Called
Grace Swofford
16 episodes
3 days ago
Welcome to Broken but Called- a faith-based podcast where we get real, raw, and rooted in the Word. I’m Grace Swofford, and I believe that even in our brokenness, God calls us to purpose, healing and deeper relationship with Him. Each episode is an honest conversation about navigating life through a Biblical lens. This isn’t just talk- it’s truth, healing and wisdom meant to pull you closer to Jesus. Whether you’re in a spiritual drought or on fire for God, this space is for you. Subscribe now and join a community of believers who know we’re all a little broken- but still called.
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Welcome to Broken but Called- a faith-based podcast where we get real, raw, and rooted in the Word. I’m Grace Swofford, and I believe that even in our brokenness, God calls us to purpose, healing and deeper relationship with Him. Each episode is an honest conversation about navigating life through a Biblical lens. This isn’t just talk- it’s truth, healing and wisdom meant to pull you closer to Jesus. Whether you’re in a spiritual drought or on fire for God, this space is for you. Subscribe now and join a community of believers who know we’re all a little broken- but still called.
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Episodes (16/16)
Broken but Called
Grace for the Pause: Closing Season One

Season One has officially come to a close, and what a joy this first chapter has been! This little episode is simply a moment to say thank you—for showing up, listening in, and being part of this journey. Before stepping into Season Two, there’s a short pause to rest and pour deeply into something special happening soon: the Abide Conference on October 11th.


This women’s night will be filled with worship, powerful speakers, and life-giving fellowship. If you’re local, we would love for you to join us—it’s going to be a beautiful evening of abiding in Jesus together. Tickets can be found at the link in the description.


As you listen, you’ll hear a prayer spoken over you and a gentle reminder that God’s grace allows us to step back at times so we can step fully into what He’s called us to do. Until Season Two launches in just a few weeks, may you feel rooted, refreshed, and reminded of His goodness.


Tickets —> https://www.brokenbutcalled.com/abide-womens-conference-tickets

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1 month ago
3 minutes 33 seconds

Broken but Called
From My Heart to Yours

This episode is simply me sharing what God placed on my heart. As I spent time in His Word, He revealed something I couldn’t keep to myself—and I pray it encourages you too.

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1 month ago
14 minutes 59 seconds

Broken but Called
God’s Will for My Life: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Walking in Faith

Have you ever asked, “Am I missing God’s will for my life?” You’re not alone. Big decisions can feel paralyzing — we wonder if we’re making the “right” choice, if we’re about to ruin our future, or if we’ll somehow step outside of God’s plan.

In this episode, Grace unpacks what Scripture says about God’s will, how He guides us, and how to silence the enemy’s anxiety that keeps us frozen in fear. You’ll learn how to find peace in decision-making, why you can’t miss God’s plan if you’re seeking Him, and how to trust Him to redirect you if you take a wrong step.

If you’re wrestling with a decision, this episode will remind you that God is a good Father who knows every choice you’ll ever make — and He’s not trying to trick you.


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2 months ago
36 minutes 31 seconds

Broken but Called
From Gossip to Gospel: Dancing in the Puddles

In this From Gossip to Gospel episode, Grace sits down with her mother-in-law, Kayren, to share one of the most vulnerable and powerful testimonies yet. While in the hospital delivering her first daughter, Kayren’s world was shaken by the pain of betrayal. Later, she would walk through the heartbreaking loss of a stillborn baby and endure complicated pregnancies that tested her body, her heart, and her faith.

Yet, Kayren’s story is not defined by tragedy. With raw honesty and deep faith, she opens up about how Jesus met her in the darkest valleys, bringing healing, redemption, and a testimony of His unending grace.

This episode is for anyone who has faced betrayal, grief, or suffering and needs to be reminded that even when life brings you storms, Jesus alone gives you the strength and the courage to dance in the puddles.

Make sure to comment, like, share and rate!

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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 58 seconds

Broken but Called
Coffee with Jesus: An Honest Q&A for Everyday Faith

In this episode of Broken but Called, I’m answering YOUR questions—real, honest, everyday faith questions that we all wrestle with as Christians, husbands/ wives, and parents. We’ll talk about toddler tantrums, morning routines, hearing the Holy Spirit, helping kids know God, and keeping faith alive through struggles and unanswered prayers.

This is a heart-to-heart conversation, like sitting down over coffee with a friend who gets it. My prayer is that you’ll leave encouraged, equipped, and reminded that Jesus is right there with you in the chaos, the quiet, and everything in between.

✨ Topics we cover:

  • Handling toddler tantrums with grace

  • Hearing the Holy Spirit vs. your own thoughts

  • Creating and sticking to a God-centered morning routine

  • Where to start when reading the Bible

  • Involving your family in faith with young children

  • Practical ways to teach kids about Jesus at every age

  • Getting back on track when you miss your quiet time

  • Keeping God first through hardship and grief

Grab your coffee, open your heart, and let’s dive in.


Don't forget to comment and share!brokenbutcalled.com

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2 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 20 seconds

Broken but Called
Back to School, but Rooted in Christ: Preparing Hearts, Homes & Kids for a New School Year

As summer winds down and school begins, our mama and daddy hearts can feel overwhelmed with schedules, routines, fears, and big emotions. In this episode of Broken but Called, Grace shares how to spiritually, emotionally, and practically prepare our kids (and ourselves) for a new school year. From powerful prayers and Christian affirmations to speak over your children, to simple home organization tips and spiritual encouragement, this episode reminds every parent that we don’t walk into this season alone. Jesus goes before our babies, and He’s with us too. Let’s start the school year rooted in Him.brokenbutcalled.com

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3 months ago
45 minutes 48 seconds

Broken but Called
Held Through the Heartbreak: Lauren’s Story of Infertility, Grief, and Joy

Today’s episode is for every woman who has walked through the valley of infertility, miscarriage, or waiting. Grace sits down with her friend Lauren to share a story that is both heart-wrenching and full of beauty. Lauren and her husband, Travis, experienced the heartache of infertility, the miracle of their daughter Adley, and the devastating loss of their second daughter, Honey, in late 2024. Now, nearly a year later, they are expecting again— Lauren’s story is a testimony of holding onto God in the waiting, through the grief, and into the joy. This conversation will remind you that you are not alone, that God sees your tears, and that hope is still alive, even after loss.

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3 months ago
2 hours 4 minutes 11 seconds

Broken but Called
From Gossip to Gospel: A Story of Betrayal, Healing, and Hope

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with someone who is well acquainted with brokenness and healing—my preacher’s wife, Amanda. Her life is a living testimony of God’s redeeming love. Once married to a preacher and raising a family in the church, her world was shattered by betrayal and divorce. But that wasn’t the end of her story. In this episode, she shares how Jesus met her in the heartbreak, how she kept walking forward in faith, and how God eventually brought restoration in ways she never imagined. You’ll be reminded that no matter what breaks in your life—God can rebuild it beautifully.brokenbutcalled.com

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3 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 27 seconds

Broken but Called
Toddlers, Time-Outs, and Telling It Like It Is

Motherhood is a gift and it’s even more beautiful when you don’t walk through it alone. In this episode, you get to hear a little bit from our personal babies. This episode will always be a special one for us.

I’m joined by my sister-in-law and built-in bestie to talk about raising children, handling time-outs (for them and for us), and telling the truth about what mom life is really like.

We open up about our postpartum journeys, our shared mom guilt, and how we’ve balanced each other out in parenting. We talk about the way our kids are growing up like siblings, how we discipline our kids, and how our friendship has grown through real conflict and forgiveness.

And of course, we laugh, play a round of “Sister-in-Law Smackdown,” and share what we admire most about each other as moms and women.

If you’re in the thick of it—tired, messy, figuring it out day by day—this one’s for you. We see you. You’re not alone. And those kids? They love you through every single second of it.

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3 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 40 seconds

Broken but Called
Let's Go There: My Story

In this fun and heartfelt episode of Broken but Called, Grace flips the script and takes a turn in the guest seat! Her best friend Madison joins the show to ask all the questions you didn’t know you wanted answered—giving you a closer look at Grace’s story, her heart, and how this whole thing got started.

From childhood memories and early faith moments to hard seasons, healing, and learning to follow God's lead—Grace opens up about the journey that’s shaped who she is today.

It’s honest, light, deep, and filled with the kind of real conversation that makes you feel like you’re sitting with friends over coffee.

If you’ve ever wondered why this podcast exists or who’s behind the voice—you’re about to find out.

Plus, at the end of the episode is a little spoiler alert of what's to come!

Make sure to rate, comment and share!

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4 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 15 seconds

Broken but Called
Alive Again: Reclaiming Wonder, Rest & Real Intimacy with God

In this soul-stirring episode, Grace opens up about her current 30-day social media fast and the spiritual awakening it's led her into. From an honest encounter with God to reclaiming childlike wonder and trust, she invites listeners to reflect on what’s keeping them from living spiritually alive. With raw stories, biblical truth, and a bold challenge to stop and delight in God again, this episode is a fresh call back to intimacy, simplicity, and sonship. Whether you're a busy mom, a burned-out believer, or someone just feeling numb, this conversation will remind you that you’re still a beloved child of God — and He’s still inviting you to just be His.

Book mentioned in this episode- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Journal Prompts from the end of the episode:

1. Where in my life do I consistently avoid being alone with God in silence and solitude — and what might I be afraid to hear or feel in that stillness?

2. When was the last time I truly stopped — not just physically, but mentally and spiritually — to rest and delight in God, His creation, and the people around me?

3. What parts of my daily routine feel rushed, cluttered, or overly complex — and what would it look like to embrace simplicity and slowness in that space?

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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 28 seconds

Broken but Called
From Gossip to Gospel: Addiction to Abundant Life

In this powerful From Gossip to Gospel segment, Grace sits down with her father-in-law, Matt, to unpack a testimony over seven years in the making. Once trapped by alcoholism, Matt’s story is one of struggle, honesty, and complete transformation. With tenderness and truth, he shares how Jesus met him in his lowest moments, what recovery really looked like, and the redemption he now walks in daily. This is a raw and hope-filled conversation about shame, healing, and the power that Jesus has to rewrite any story. Matt has truly gone from addiction, to a full, abundant life and continues to make the choice daily to live in true freedom through Jesus.

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4 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 31 seconds

Broken but Called
Rooted: Building a Balanced Life with Jesus

Rooted: Building a Balanced Life with Jesus

Feeling stuck in a funk? Emotionally drained? Spiritually numb? Mentally tired? Physically off? You’re not alone. You might just be out of rhythm. In this solo episode, we’ll unpack what it looks like to build a rooted, balanced life by following the lifestyle of Jesus. From spiritual disciplines to sleep schedules, from mindset resets to media boundaries—this is your guide to getting realigned, reconnected, and refreshed. Let’s get practical, prayerful, and rooted in Christ, together. Link to my sermon:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AuCotgXyH/

App I use for media boundaries: ScreenZen- Screen Time Control

Remember to subscribe, like, rate and share :)

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4 months ago
56 minutes 2 seconds

Broken but Called
From Gossip to Gospel: God Redeemed What Shame Tried to Ruin

In this raw and redemptive episode of our new segment From Gossip to Gospel, I sit down with my best friend to talk about the real stuff — getting pregnant at 17, navigating motherhood at a young age, the weight of premarital sex and what God says about it, parenting, sin, grace, and everything in between.

This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s an honest conversation about the mess, the mercy, and the miracle-working power of God. We talk about how shame once held her in bondage, but how God brought healing, peace, and purpose — turning her story into a testimony, bringing her to where she is today.

If you’ve ever carried shame from your choices or wondered if you could overcome your "mess-ups", this episode is a reminder that God uses our trials to prune, purify, and prepare us for something greater and that He always leaves the porch light on for us to come home to Him.

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5 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 4 seconds

Broken but Called
Speak Life: The Legacy of Your Language

Words build worlds- whether you’re raising a child, loving a spouse, or showing up in friendships. In this episode, we explore what Scripture says about the power of the tongue and how our words have either the ability to build up or break down the people closest to us. From the way we speak to our kids to how we communicate in marriage and everyday relationships, we’re unpacking how language becomes legacy. Your words don’t just fill space- they form hearts. Let’s talk about speaking life, not to just be heard- but to bring healing and connection. Intro Music by the amazing Tristin Swofford :)

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5 months ago
49 minutes 32 seconds

Broken but Called
The Story Behind the Mic

In this very first episode of Broken but Called, I’m pulling back to curtain and sharing some of my own story and the why behind this podcast. From wrestling with doubt, to surrendering to the call, this episode is the messy-beautiful beginning of a podcast born from brokenness but rooted in purpose.


You’ll hear how God whispered (and sometimes shouted, ha!) for over a year that it was time to speak up. We’ll talk about how the name Broken but Called came straight from a place of prayer (literally), why it matters and what you can expect from this space moving forward.


So whether you’re driving, folding laundry or hiding in the bathroom for five minutes of peace (no judgement here!), I invite you to listen in and find your own story in mine.


Because yes - you’re broken. But girl, you’re also called and deeply, deeply loved by God.

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5 months ago
21 minutes 4 seconds

Broken but Called
Welcome to Broken but Called- a faith-based podcast where we get real, raw, and rooted in the Word. I’m Grace Swofford, and I believe that even in our brokenness, God calls us to purpose, healing and deeper relationship with Him. Each episode is an honest conversation about navigating life through a Biblical lens. This isn’t just talk- it’s truth, healing and wisdom meant to pull you closer to Jesus. Whether you’re in a spiritual drought or on fire for God, this space is for you. Subscribe now and join a community of believers who know we’re all a little broken- but still called.