Ep. 39: "Held" with Jodi Grubbs
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ABOUT THE EPISODE
In episode 39, Sarah is joined by slow-living advocate and Our Island in the City Podcast host, Jodi Grubbs. In her twenties, Jodi unexpectedly became a young widow—a traumatic event that shifted the course of her life and her faith. Jodi’s story offers a glimpse into what it looks like to be pursued by God in the midst of deep grief, to be held even when she didn’t know it. Sarah and Jodi talk about processing loss and moving forward, the role of authentic community in her healing process, and how slow living became an important part of Jodi’s soul care. This conversation offers a tender and hopeful glimpse into the grace found in grief as well as the ways we can be gentle to ourselves and others.
MEET THE GUEST
Jodi Grubbs is a lingering coffee conversationalist and slow-living advocate. She lives outside of Raleigh, NC and shares a 1952 bungalow with her husband and teen daughter. As a former island girl, Jodi is passionate about coming alongside women who long for that shift to slower living. She is a writer and the the host of Our Island in the City Podcast, where she talks with guests about faith, ordinary soul care, and deep community. You can interact with her over on Instagram @jodi.grubbs.
EPISODE NOTES
hope*writers (take their free 30-second writing path quiz HERE)
Sarah joined Jodi on her podcast in the episode: “On being present with God and others”
Bonaire (the island where Jodi spent 16 formative years)
Brandy Wallner (fellow writer and co-host of Our Island in the City) - check out Brandy’s Not My Story Essay “Real Talk & the Christian Marriage”)
K.J. Ramsey (mutual friend, author of This Too Shall Last, and guest in episode 2!)
Summer Gross (writer and host of The Presence Project Podcast)
Aundi Kolber (author of Try Softer and guest on Jodi’s podcast)
Find Jodi on Instagram or subscribe to her newsletter, Your Slow Living Invitation
What Jodi is reading: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day: A 40-Day Journey with the Daily Office by Peter Scazzero
