A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger

What does it mean to delight in God?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, I’m talking with Stephanie Rousselle, author of Awaken Delight, about the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him.

Stephanie shares her remarkable journey from being an atheist to becoming a follower of Christ—and how that journey taught her that faith isn't simply about gathering more information about God. It’s abou...

What does it really mean to be emotionally resilient? In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa Granger talks with Leslie M. Bosserman, author of Emotional Endurance, about what it takes to navigate life’s challenges without allowing setbacks, blame, or the things we haven’t accomplished yet to keep us stuck. Leslie shares what she means by “planning to fail,” why curiosity is such an important part of ...

What if being a “morning person” has less to do with what time you wake up—and more to do with how you begin your day with God?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa Granger sits down with bestselling author and speaker Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about her book How to Love Your Morning and the powerful idea that “being a morning person is not a clock thing, it’s a God thing.”

Jennifer re...

What if the things the world sees as limitations are not limitations in the eyes of God?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, I’m joined by Nadia Ibrahim Mossburg, author of Divinely Disabled. Born with cerebral palsy, Nadia has spent much of her life navigating disability—not only personally, but professionally. With more than two decades of experience advocating for people with disabilities through disability pol...

What if the life of faith isn’t about trying harder, doing more, or proving that we’re enough—but about learning to abide with Jesus?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with author and speaker Christine Hoy for an honest and encouraging conversation about perfectionism, performance, doubt, spiritual growth, and finding true peace in the presence of Jesus.

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In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Hannah Castiaux to talk about identity, emotional resilience, and what it means to live from the truth of who God says you are. Hannah shares the heart behind her book, Intentionally Designed, and explains why identity is not something we achieve through performance or accomplishments, but a gift we receive from God.

Hannah opens up about her unexpected journey into writ...

In this heartfelt episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur Susan Call to discuss faith, healing, and the courage it takes to walk away from toxic situations. Susan shares the powerful story behind her memoir, A Search for Purple Cows, detailing her journey out of an abusive marriage and the ways God faithfully guided her through uncertainty, fear, and rebuilding her life.

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Some of the most powerful stories in Scripture belong to people we know the least about. In this Summer Reading Series Gem from the Archives, bestselling biblical fiction author Heather Kaufman joins me to talk about her novel Before the King, inspired by Joanna, one of the women who faithfully followed Jesus. Heather shares her journey from aspiring writer to published author and why Joanna's story captivated her heart. As the wi...

Ever have a dream that seems to take much longer than you expected? It's easy to wonder if you've missed your opportunity, but God often uses the waiting to shape our hearts, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for something greater than we imagined. In this Gem from the Archives from 2024, bestselling author Gabrielle Meyer shares how her lifelong love of history and reading eventually grew into a writing career. Along the way,...

Need a little escape into a happily-ever-after? Sometimes life leaves us discouraged, overwhelmed, and questioning whether our dreams are worth pursuing. In this encouraging conversation, bestselling author Pepper Basham reminds us that God places unique gifts and passions in our hearts for a reason—and our calling is to be faithful with them, writing, creating, and serving for an audience of One. Although Pepper always love...

Have you ever felt trapped by anxiety or overwhelmed by fear? You're not alone—and neither was bestselling biblical fiction author Tessa Afshar. In this Gem from the Archives from our Summer Reading Series, Tessa shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a nominally Muslim family in the Middle East to discovering Jesus in her twenties. She opens up about her years-long battle with anxiety, the transforming power ...

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart Summer Reading Series, Lisa Granger welcomes author, podcaster, coach, and speaker Rebecca George. Rebecca shares the journey behind her new children's book, Jasper Meets Sparkle, and the lessons she learned through the self-publishing process. From trusting God's timing and provision to overcoming fear and comparison, Rebecca offers encouragement for anyone pursuing a dream or calling God h...

Award-winning author Jamie Ogle joins me for this Summer Reading Series conversation to discuss her latest novel, Daughter of the Rebellion. Set in the Roman Empire, the story combines historical details with powerful themes of faith, courage, grace, and redemption.

Jamie shares how an unexpected research project on the origins of Valentine's Day led her from writing colonial-era fiction to exploring the fascinating world of ancien...

What happens when God calls you to step out in faith and onto an unexpected path?

In this episode of A Woman's Heart, Lisa Granger welcomes bestselling author Jane Kirkpatrick to the Summer Reading Series. Jane shares her remarkable journey from clinical social worker and mental health professional to homesteader, rancher, and award-winning novelist. She opens up about a life-changing spiritual experience that led her and her husba...

What happens when God's plan looks different from the one you carefully mapped out?

On this episode of A Woman's Heart, Lisa Granger welcomes bestselling author Tracie Peterson, often called the Queen of Historical Christian Fiction. With more than 150 books to her name, Tracie shares her journey of discovering God's calling, navigating unexpected detours, and using storytelling as a ministry to encourage readers and share the hope...

What stories have shaped your life—and which ones have yet to be told?

In this episode of A Woman's Heart, Lisa welcomes Christy Award-winning author Sara Brunsvold to discuss her novel, Atlas of Untold Stories. Sara shares the inspiration behind a story that follows a mother and her two grown daughters on a literary road trip through the Midwest, exploring themes of family legacy, healing, identity, and faith.

Drawing from h...

On this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with award-winning children’s author Liz A. Pitman to talk about identity in Christ, purpose, and helping children understand their God-given worth from an early age.

Liz shares the powerful story behind her beloved “Pete the Puzzle Piece” series and how a simple puzzle piece moment became the inspiration for a ministry focused on reminding children — ...

In this captivating Summer Reading Series episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with bestselling Christian Gothic novelist Jaime Jo Wright to explore the deeper themes behind her haunting and hope-filled stories. Jaime shares why she’s drawn to the Christian Gothic genre, how suspense and mystery can point readers toward faith, and the inspiration behind her newest novel, The Bookshop of 99 Doors.

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Summer Reading Series! In this episode, Lisa sits down with author Callie Murray to discuss her historical fiction novel, The Brunswick. Set in 1939 Norcross, Georgia, the story follows Cora Kane, a woman who opens her family’s hotel to Jewish refugee children fleeing Austria as World War II looms overseas.

Callie shares the powerful inspiration behind the book—and how she wrote it before knowing she would one day adopt...