A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and awaken purpose with wisdom, grace, and unwavering faith. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Mary Marantz—an acclaimed author, speaker, and storyteller whose words reach deep into the heart. Mary carries a unique anointing to speak truth with tenderness, inviting women to trade striving for stillness and shame for grace. Whether she’s writing bestselling books, sharing her story of redemption from a West Virginia trailer to Yale Law, or reminding us that we are already enough in Christ, Mary’s message is clear: your story matters, and God is not finished with you yet. Her life is a beautiful testimony of transformation, and her voice will encourage you to step into your God-given identity with quiet strength and bold hope.

Recently, I was presented with a very interesting question by a dear friend. This question has been boiling in the crevices of my heart for weeks, and I am not sure if I am qualified to answer this amazing, complicated question. The friend who posed it is a deep thinker, a true disciple and is on a passionate journey to follow Jesus in all seasons of life. Although she is younger than I am – I want to be more like her. This is the question that has simmered in my soul …