A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger

Valerie Juillerat: Anchored in faith Through Powerful Storms

Would you say “Yes” to God if you knew you might lose your home, your job and your kid? We are called to sacrifice in our lives, but it’s not easy and some sacrifices are more painful than others. Valerie Juillerat knew God had some special assignments for her and when she was warned of the price she may pay, she said yes. Valerie boldly tells her story of a hard season and how her foundation in faith anchored her during the storm and enabled her to come out stronger.Valerie Juillerat is the founder of Lessons of the Heart Ministries; a platform in which she shares her testimony and insights as a speaker, author and artist. Her recently released book is Finding Hope When Storms Don’t Cease. Valerie is co-owner and Vice President of EPCO Accounting & Tax Services. A trip to Africa and her love for the African people have led her to serve as a Director of the Board for Chandelle Global Education. Valerie has two sons and lives with her husband, Tim, in Indiana.To connect with Valerie: www.valeriejuillerat.com

Marnie Swedberg: How to Reach Goals And Tame Time

We often have big goals for the New Year but give out of steam quickly and are left disappointed and frustrated. In this empowering episode, we welcome Marnie Swedberg, an international leadership mentor, speaker, and author, to discuss some of the challenges and some solutions so you can navigate your purpose in today’s fast-paced world. Marnie shares practical tips on setting meaningful goals, managing time wisely, and developing a mindset rooted in joy and flexibility. Whether you’re striving to balance personal and professional commitments or looking for inspiration to step into your God-given purpose, this episode offers a wealth of encouragement and actionable steps.Marnie Swedberg embodies faith-in-action while generating "aha" moments of perspective transformation. This author of 14 books, mentor to millions, and host of the largest online directory of its kind in the world, brings joy, energy, and insights to every conversation. Fun and fast-paced, yet peaceful and approachable, her history includes fires, floods, a tornado, car wrecks, business set-backs, a burglary, lightning strike, sudden death in the family, and more. She models come-back behavior, possibility thinking, and profound faith. Connect with Marnie Swedberg• Website: www.marnie.com • Instagram: @MarnieSwedberg• Facebook: Marnie SwedbergConnect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

Janet McHenry: Reading The Bible Isn't Really So Scary

Have you ever read all the way through the Bible? Maybe you started, but life interrupted and you stopped. Maybe the whole idea is too intimidating, and you haven’t even tried. We know God uses His Word to speak to us, guide us, encourage and empower us, and yet we seldom take advantage of the treasure awaiting us inside the pages of His Holy Book. A shift from should to want can make all the difference and our guest Janet McHenry has seen the life changing power that difference can make.
Janet McHenry is the author of 27 books--eight on prayer, including the bestselling PrayerWalk and her newest, Looking Up: Finding Joy as you Read and Pray Through the Bible. She serves on the California leadership team for the National Day of Prayer and as prayer ministries coordinator at The Bridge Church in Reno. Her prayer walking has been featured in national magazines such as Health, and she is the creator of an online Teachable course called Prayer School. Janet’s business name is called Looking Up! because she loves helping others develop a deeper relationship with God through the study of His Word and a praying lifestyle.
www.janetmchenry.com

Keeping Christ In Christmas: Daring To Go Deeper, Angela Donadio

Perspective is all about how we see the circumstances around us, and it affects our attitude and behavior. People in similar situations can respond in vastly different ways depending on their perspective. Wrapping up the Keeping Christ in Christmas: Dare to go Deeper series is Angela Donadio and she has a perspective on Christmas and life that few of us have. Prepare to have your lens on life cleared up a bit as we talk about embracing limitations, keeping Christ in us and living based on God’s assignments for us.Angela Donadio is a ministry mentor, author, international speaker, and Founder of Voice of the Voiceless and Communicators’ Collective. As a seasoned Bible teacher with thirty years of ministry experience and a survivor of two near-death health crises, Angela is passionate about helping others ground their worth in the word instead of the narrative of the world. She holds a Masters in Leadership and Ministry, and partners with her husband, Dale, to lead River of Life, a diverse church near Washington, D.C. She is an adventure junkie, lover of statement earrings, and grateful mom to two young adults.One stop shop for Angela: www.angeladonadio.com

Keeping Christ In Christmas: Daring To Go Deeper, Greg West

There is a disconnect that happens when our actions don’t line up with our words and the church has been guilty many times. We can turn people off from God when our actions are harsh or uncaring, which is why Jesus said He wanted us to be kind to each other people. I had a very honest conversation with Greg West of Daybreak Church in Williamsburg about how Keeping Christ in Christmas means caring for the least of these, now and all year.
Greg West has been in ministry for over 30 years.  He has served in various capacities including as a missionary, evangelist, local pastor, church planter, ​and university chaplain. Greg is currently the Outreach Pastor at Daybreak Church in Williamsburg and the Conference Superintendent of the Global Methodist Church in Virginia. He and his wife, Eileen, have 3 children and enjoy life in Virginia Beach.
To follow Greg: https://www.lifeinhisname.net/

Keeping Christ In Christmas: Daring To Go Deeper, Jeff Noble

The hustle and bustle of Christmas and the holiday season can crowd out peace and leave us disappointed and frazzled. We use phrases like “Keep Christ in Christmas”, but what does it really look like in our lives to worship the baby King and live differently? This conversation with Pastor Jeff Noble will have you breathing deep and calming down during the busy holiday season. We will share insights on slowing down during the holiday season, being present with others, and remembering that Christ is everything—through December and beyond.Jeff Noble has been pastor of Northstar Church in Blacksburg, VA (Go Hokies!) for 15 years. He and Carolyn have two adult, married kids, one grandson, and two grand dogs. He's a native Arkansan (Go Hogs!). Hobbies: coffee, fantasy football & rearranging the dishwasher.Jeff’s blog: https://www.jeffnoble.net/ NorthStar Church: dontgo.be or https://northstarfamily.org/ To connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

Keeping Christ In Christmas: Daring To Go Deeper, Dr Davis

Keeping Christ in Christmas has been a popular saying for years, but how do we do it? How do we go beyond cliché sayings that sound good to actually celebrating the holidays differently? How do we keep Christ in Christmas without simply adding more church stuff to our list and stressing out? Join us for a delightful conversation with Pastor Reginald Davis of Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg. We talked about letting the lights remind us to let our light shine in how we treat people. We also visited Mary and Martha and how we are more alike than different.Dr. Reginald F. Davis, Pastor of the Historic First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia holds a Master of Divinity degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School in New York and a Doctorate in Humanities, with a concentration in African American Studies from Florida State University. Pastor Davis is an author of several works, has been a frequent radio guest, and lectures at colleges, universities, and churches across the nation. He has served as the 21st pastor of The Historic First Baptist Church since 2004. Pastor Davis currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife and three children.For more on Pastor Davis and The Historic Baptist Church: https://firstbaptistchurch1776.org/ To connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

Angela Mackey: Genuine Joy in the Midst of Grief

Hard times can blind us to anything but the pain. We can get stuck wrestling with God and allowing anger and bitterness to steal our joy. Angela Mackey found that asking the hard questions of God can bring us closer to a more intimate relationship with Him. We can still have joy, while we grieve and we can find things to be grateful for when we open our eyes to what is going on around us. We talk about some of the lessons Angela learned in her journey of infertility, and writing the book, Difficult to Conceive.
Angela Mackey has a master’s in biblical and theological studies and is a Maxwell certified speaker and trainer, registered nurse, and longtime Sunday school teacher. She has written for Encouragement Café and the MOM Initiative, she contributed to Overwhelmed: 31 Devotions for Moms and blogs at www.rethinkingmythinking.com. She lives in the Arkansas River Valley with her husband, three kids (two born through IVF treatments), and three dogs. She loves University of Kansas basketball, crafting, reading, and encouraging others to rethink their thinking in light of God’s Word so they can live transformed lives.
For more on gratitude, listen to this conversation with Amber Cullum.
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Beth Runkle: Learning To Love Service In The Military

Have you ever needed a change of heart? You had hopes and dreams that are not being realized and you wonder why God seems have to put you on a shelf. It is easy to become bitter and our relationship with others and God can become strained. Beth Runkle remembers feeling frustrated that her career and identity had been lost in the shuffle of multiple moves for her husband’s military career. She was asking “what about me?” when she and her husband learned about a relationship with Jesus. From there, she made the switch in her heart to being passionate about serving the military community.
Beth and her husband serve with Cru Military®. She served as a military wife during her husband’s 25-year career with the Air Force. She disciples and conducts Bible studies for female cadets and young military spouses. Having come to faith through Bible study, she has led small groups for military couples and taught Bible study for 23 years. She is also a women’s ministry speaker in various venues. She earned her Master of Theological Studies at Gateway Seminary and released a book for military wives called Another Move, God? 30 Encouragements to Embrace Your Life as a Military Wife. The Runkles have two kids in college.
To connect with Beth: www.BethRunkle.com
For information about the book: www.anothermovegod.com

Mesu Andrews: Sharing the Love of God's Word Thru Storytelling

What would you do if you had a burning desire to do something and it wasn’t happening? Would you give up or would you keep trying? Life is full of regret when we give up on a dream and the definition of insanity is trying the same thing and expecting a different result. So maybe you persevere with a twist. Mesu Andrews loves the Word of God and wanted to write serious Bible Studies, but it wasn’t happening. That’s when she pivoted and began writing fiction. We talk about her personal journey and her latest book, Brave, in this cozy conversation.
MESU ANDREWS is a Christy Award-winning, best-selling author of biblical novels and devotional studies whose deep understanding of and love for God’s Word brings the Bible alive for readers. Her heritage as a “spiritual mutt” has given her a deep yearning to both understand and communicate biblical truths in powerful stories that touch the heart, challenge the mind, and transform lives. Mesu lives in Indiana with her husband Roy, where she stays connected with her readers through newsie emails, blog posts, and the social media we all love to hate. For more information, visit MesuAndrews.com.