A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa talks with author and speaker Tera Elness about her daily habit of reading the Bible and how it has become a living, breathing relationship with God. What began as reading a book has grown into an ongoing conversation with the Author Himself.

Tera shares insights from her devotional Sitting with Jesus: A Yearlong Faith Journey, and how getting to know the people in the Bible can teach us how...

In this heartfelt episode, Lisa talks with Darlene Larson, founder of Hearts with a Purpose, Christian Life Purpose Coach, and Grief-Loss Coach. Darlene shares from her latest book, Leading You Through the Valley: A Personalized Grief-Loss Coaching Book, a deeply personal and practical guide to walking with God through seasons of sorrow. Together, they discuss what it means to “gut it out with God” during life’s hardest seasons and...

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Lisa talks with author and speaker Jody Allen about her new book Hidden Heartache: Finding Courage When Your Husband Struggles with Pornography. Jody shares her story of walking through the pain of a broken marriage, navigating the fallout of her husband’s addiction, and finding courage and hope on the other side. Together, they talk about: • Healing and growing even when someone els...

On this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Kris Reece, Christian author, toxic relationship coach, and manipulation tactics specialist, to talk about her new book Breaking the Narcissist’s Grip. Kris equips believers to break free from controlling and emotionally destructive relationships—whether it’s a narcissistic spouse, an enmeshed parent, or a manipulative leader—and to reclaim the peace, identity, and confidence...

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, I’m joined by Rachael Groll—pastor, missionary, author, and host of the Hearing Jesus Podcast. We dive into the role of women speaking in the church, what prophecy and a prophet truly mean, and how we can discern God’s voice in our everyday lives. Rachael shares wisdom from her new book, Knowing God’s Voice: What Female Prophets of the Bible Teach Us About Recognizing, Trusting, and Obeying God. ...

What if hospitality is less about perfectly folded napkins and more about opening your heart to others? In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa welcomes author and speaker Abby Kuykendall to talk about the beauty and challenge of Biblical hospitality. Abby unpacks the difference between entertaining and true hospitality, reminding us that hospitality is not about impressing others but about serving them. She shares insights from h...

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa Granger welcomes photographer and author Meshali Mitchell to share her story of heartbreak, healing, and hope from her book Restored: Partnering with God in Transforming our Broken Places. Meshali opens up about how the physical restoration of her farmhouse mirrored the restoration of her own heart and soul. Once hiding behind masks of perfectionism and performance, she now speaks with hones...

What if the empty nest season didn’t have to feel empty at all? Author and speaker Linda Hanstra joins me on A Woman’s Heart to share wisdom from her new book, Empty-Nest Joyride: Hope, Love and Purpose on the Road to Contentment. Using the metaphor of biking and parenting, Linda helps us see this stage of life as a chance to embrace joy, strengthen relationships, and step into God’s calling with fresh perspective. In this conversa...

What if one encounter with Jesus could change everything? In this solo episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa takes us through the powerful story of the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4). While many think of healing in terms of the physical—blind eyes opened, the lame walking, the dead raised—this encounter shows us that Jesus also brings emotional, relational, and spiritual healing.

Together, we’ll explore:

Who the Samaritan woman re...

Have you ever wondered where Holy Spirit fits into everyday life? Without Holy Spirit, we can miss out on the power, wisdom and peace that is available to us as believers. In this episode we welcome author and speaker Jenny Randle for a heartfelt conversation about Holy Spirit’s role in our everyday lives. Jenny shares the inspiration behind her latest book, The Promised Presence, and why she felt called to study and write about Ho...

Does the world seem rather chaotic these days? Have you faced a crisis that leaves you hanging on to your last thread of hope? Left unchecked, thoughts of hopelessness can spiral into despair, leaving us isolated, drained, and ready to give up. We may even start to believe the lie that our suffering has no purpose. In this Flashback Favorites conversation, I revisit my interview with Grace Fox, author of Finding Hope in Crisis. Gra...

Summer Reading Series with Tamera Alexander, A Millions little Choices. In this final episode of our Summer Reading Series this year, I’m joined by best-selling author Tamera Alexander for a heartfelt conversation about the choices that define us and relationships. We dive into the themes woven through her novel A Million Little Choices—friendships with women, the ups and downs of marriage, the power of forgiveness, and the ways Go...

In this Flashback Favorites episode of A Woman’s Heart, we revisit a conversation with author and speaker Shannon Popkin, centered on her book Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World. If you’ve ever struggled with comparing yourself to others—whether it’s your appearance, success, spiritual life, or even your relationships—this episode will resonate deeply. Shannon shares how comparison quietly c...

In this Flashback Favorites episode, we revisit one of my favorite conversations with author and Bible teacher Erica Wiggenhorn, centered around her powerful book Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free. We talk about the deep struggles so many of us face—fear, insecurity, imposter syndrome, and that constant feeling of not being enough. Erica draws wisdom from the life of Moses, who deal...

In this powerful Flashback Favorites episode of A Woman’s Heart, we revisit a conversation with author and speaker Robyn Dykstra, diving into the heart behind her devotional book Growing Your Faith. Robyn shares how her personal journey with God has deepened her trust, how storytelling unlocks healing and connection, and why it’s vital to speak out about what God has done. Robyn Dykstra is a dynamic speaker, author and coach. Being...

Summer Reading Series with Laura Frantz, The Indigo Heiress Have you ever felt like God has given you a gift—but you’re not sure how to use it, or if you're even the right person for the job? When we struggle with God it can feel like a wilderness season, but when we surrender, we can experience reward that only God can provide. We welcome beloved historical fiction author Laura Frantz to share her journey from private writer to pu...

Summer Reading Series with Lynette Eason, Serial Burn and Final Approach. Known for her gripping plots and faith-filled characters, Lynette Eason opens up about why she writes romantic suspense and how her stories are designed to do more than entertain—they equip readers to live out their faith in the middle of real-life challenges. We talk about what it means to live with purpose, the importance of pursuing the passion God has pl...

Summer Reading Series with Katie Reid, A Very Bavarian Summer. Communication challenges can create misunderstandings and distance in relationships. When communication breaks down, relationships suffer. Misunderstandings grow, frustrations build, and conflicts become harder to resolve. This is one of the things we talk about with Katie Reid and her latest book, A Very Bavarian Summer. We highlight the importance of open and honest c...

Summer Reading Series with Heather Kaufman, Before the King. Heather shares her powerful journey from aspiring writer to published author of biblical fiction, focusing on her newest novel about Joanna — a courageous, often-overlooked woman in Scripture. We dive deep into the unique tension Joanna experienced as both a supporter of Jesus and the wife of a high-ranking official in Herod Antipas’ court. Heather’s writing brings Joann...