Summer Reading Series with Lynn H. Blackburn, Break My Fall What if the winding path you're on isn't a detour—but divine direction? In this episode of our Summer Reading Series, we're joined by the incredible Lynn H. Blackburn to talk about how God truly uses everything—every season, every twist in our journey—for His purpose and glory. Lynn opens up about her own path to becoming a writer and how following God's call isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. We also dive into her latest romantic suspense novel, Break My Fall, and hear about some of the books she's enjoying right now. Lynn H. Blackburn loves writing swoon-worthy Southern suspense because her childhood fantasy was to become a spy, but her grown-up reality is that she’s a chicken and would have been caught on her first mission. She prefers living vicariously through her characters by putting them into terrifying situations while she sits at home in her pajamas. She lives in Simpsonville, SC, with her true love, Brian and their three children. Learn more at LynnHBlackburn.com . Connect on social media with Lynn @LynnHBlackburn Other Summer Reads recommended: Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham and First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer

Summer Reading Series Kickoff: Jill Eileen Smith, Dawn of Grace What if your past didn’t define you—and Jesus met you right where you are, with love and purpose? If we get stuck in the past we cannot walk into our future. Bestselling author Jill Eileen Smith brings Mary Magdalene’s story to life in a way that reminds us: God can use every part of your story in her book Dawn of Grace. We dive into: 💬 Jill’s path to becoming a successful author 📚 Why she chose to tell Mary Magdalene’s story ❤️ How Jesus honors women and meets us exactly where we are 🔥 The importance of aligning our passions with God’s will before pursuing them This conversation will inspire you to reflect, connect deeper with Scripture, and remember the beauty of how God uses our stories—right where we are. Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of the biblical fiction series The Wives of King David, Wives of the Patriarchs and Daughters of the Promised Land, along with more. Her research has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in biblical times. Jill lives with her family in Michigan. Learn more at https://JillEileenSmith.com Facebook: @JillEileenSmith Instagram: @JillEileenSmith Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, we explore the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5 and what it means to truly live a W.E.L.L. life—one that’s not just healed, but transformed. Jesus asked a question that echoes through time: “Do you want to be well?” But are we willing to do what it takes to say “yes”? We break it down with four powerful themes: • Willing to Change • Expect the Unexpected • Live Abundantly • Let God Rewrite Your Story This isn’t just about healing from the outside in—but living from the inside out. Your new life starts with a willing heart. Bible Reference: John 5:1–15 Theme Scripture: “Do you want to be made well?” – John 5:6 Call to Action: Ready to live well? Take a moment to reflect: What is God asking you to walk away from so you can step into what He has for you? Resources mentioned and used: Emotional Confidence by Alicia Michelle https://aliciamichelle.com/ Before the King by Heather Kaufman https://www.hmkstories.com/ Nelson Study Bible, NKJV by Thomas Nelson Bibles The Everyday Life Bible, Amplified Version by Joyce Meyer Center for Excellence in Preaching, article by Chelsey Harmon. https://cepreaching.org/commentary/2022-05-16/john-51-9/ Other shows on healing: Soak, Wrap, Repeat: How to heal from the inside out https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes/soak-wrap-repeat-how-to-heal-from-the-inside-out Take Heart Daughter: From Suffering to Healing https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes/take-heart-daughter-from-suffering-to-healing Lessons on healing from Matthew https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes/valuable-lessons-on-healing-from-matthew Activating your faith for healing and wholeness https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes/activating-faith-for-healing-and-wholeness