A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger
God has placed something unique and powerful inside every woman’s heart and each story is worth telling. By sharing our stories, we create a space for hope, encouragement, and real life application.
Episodes
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...
What happens when life takes a turn you never expected? In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Mandy Horne for an honest and hope-filled conversation about trusting God through life’s transitions.
Mandy shares her journey through major health challenges, including open heart surgery at just 19 years old, and how those experiences reshaped her dreams, strengthened her faith, and ultimately led her into n...
On this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with speaker, author, and podcaster Sue Donaldson to talk about her latest book, Never Alone, and the life-changing power of hospitality.
From casual “wine nights” to mentoring young adults and creating spaces where both Christians and non-Christians feel seen and loved, Sue explains how hospitality is far more than entertaining—it’s a reflection of Go...
What does it take to break free from narcissistic abuse—and rebuild your life with faith and purpose? Melissa Rymer shares her powerful journey of escaping an abusive marriage and turning her pain into purpose—now helping others recognize the signs of narcissistic abuse and begin their own healing process.
They unpack key red flags, including the critical warning sign of when words and actions don’t align, and how...
In this powerful episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Lady Jen Du Plessis—speaker, author, and business leader—to talk about transformation, identity, and living a life led by inspiration rather than pressure.
Lady Jen shares the story behind her childhood nickname, “Jenny Who Ain’t Got a Penny,” and how that early identity shaped her drive and work ethic. Lady Jen opens up about her s...
Have you ever experienced church hurt or struggled to share your story? In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa Granger talks with Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch—Founder and CEO of Altered Stories Ministry, host of the Altered Stories Show podcast, and author of The Story Within You: The Healing Power of Your Story.
Mischelle shares her personal journey of healing from church hurt, abuse, and the pain of being a childhood ...
What does it look like when God rewrites your story? In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Carol McCracken—speaker, author, Bible teacher, and podcaster—to talk about redemption, second chances, and the faithfulness of God through life’s hardest seasons.
Carol shares her deeply personal journey from what she once considered a “boring” life to navigating overwhelming challenges, ...
What if your story—no matter how ordinary it seems—holds the power to impact someone’s eternity?
In this inspiring episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Christian comedian and storyteller Cherie Nettles to talk about faith, healing, and the life-changing power of sharing your story.
Cherie opens up about her incredible journey, including a 24-year battle with rheumatoid arthritis and a shocking ova...
In this heartfelt episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with author Deena Adams to talk about her powerful debut novel, Stronger Than the Storm—a story rooted in real-life experiences and deep faith. The book explores themes of family, forgiveness, identity, and redemption. Deena opens up about the personal journeys that inspired the story, including her daughter’s prodigal path and her own emotional experien...
What if your “word of the year” became more than just inspiration…what if it became a process for transformation?
In this solo episode of A Woman’s Heart, I’m sharing the story behind my 2026 word: SOAR. What started as a simple, inspiring word turned into something much deeper—an acronym that reflects a daily, intentional walk with God: Surrender. Obedience. Action. Results.
This wasn’t a...
What does it really mean to live a life that matters?
In this episode of A Woman’s Heart I sit down with Bible teacher and author Crickett Keeth to talk about her latest Bible study, Living Out a Life That Matters: A Study of 2 Timothy. Together, we explore how the apostle Paul’s final words challenge us to live with purpose, faithfulness, and eternal perspective.
Crickett shares her heart for writing Bible studies that...
It’s March Madness season, and we’re revisiting a powerful conversation with Jerry Howard that connects the excitement of basketball and sports with the deeper meaning of faith and community.
In this replay, Jerry shares how the principles we see on the court—teamwork, discipline, perseverance, and unity—mirror what it means to live as part of the Body of Christ. Just like a winning team relies on each playe...
Life can feel like a constant rush—work, family, ministry, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists. But what happens when our schedules become so full that our time with God gets pushed aside? In this episode we talk with Karynthia Phillips about her book Press Pause: Making Time for God in an Overscheduled Life. Together they explore the power of intentional pauses and how stepping away from the noise of life can deepen ou...
What if the key to spiritual growth isn’t striving harder—but walking alongside someone who has already walked faithfully with Jesus? On this episode we welcome author, spiritual director, and retreat leader Lori G. Melton to talk about her book Journey with a Giant. Lori introduces a powerful spiritual practice: learning from faithful Christian men and women throughout history in order to deepen our own walk with Chris...
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