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 policy at the national, state, and local levels, Nadia has worked to create greater equity in employment, emergency management, public health, and transportation.

But Divinely Disabled is deeply personal. Nadia wrote the book she wished she had growing up—a book that could help people understand disability through the lens of faith and remind them that their identity and worth are not determined by what the world considers a limitation.

We talk about Nadia’s journey with cerebral palsy, her journey to faith, and what she has learned about God through the hard chapters of her life. Most importantly, we talk about why every person matters to God.

Disability can happen to any of us at any point in our lives, but Nadia reminds us that people with disabilities are people first—unique individuals made by God, with inherent dignity, purpose, and value.

And perhaps this conversation is for more of us than we realize. Because all of us have aspects of our lives we wish were different. All of us have chapters we would not have chosen. Yet God can use even those things we don't consider praiseworthy to glorify Himself.

3 Key Takeaways

1. Your worth is not determined by your limitations.
2. God can use the parts of our story we wish were different.
3. God is present in every chapter—including the hard ones.

Nadia Ibrahim Mossburg, born with cerebral palsy, uses her degrees in English, journalism, and social work, along with her experience as a senior advisor in disability policy, to improve disability policy at the national, state, and local levels. For more than two decades, she has advocated for greater equity, better employment, emergency management, public health, and public transportation. For more than three decades, she has also led Bible studies and served on many teams at her church. Nadia and her husband, Mathew, live in the Nashville area with their three cats and Watson, Nadia's third service dog, who is now enjoying retirement. https://divinelydisabled.com/

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What does it look like to hold firmly to biblical convictions without becoming judgmental toward others?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa Granger welcomes back author, speaker, and podcaster Shannon Popkin to talk about her latest book, Kinda Judgy. Together, they explore what the Bible teaches about judgment, how we can distinguish righteous judgment from a judgmental spirit, and why understanding the full story matters before we make assumptions about someone else.

Shannon draws from familiar biblical stories—including Noah, Jonah, and Rahab—to reveal the tension between God's justice and His mercy. The conversation challenges us to examine our own hearts and consider whether our judgments are shaped more by God's compassion or by our own assumptions and contempt.

3 Key Takeaways

1. Conviction and compassion can coexist. Following biblical truth doesn't require us to approach others with a judgmental heart. We can hold convictions while remembering that every person has a story we may not fully understand.
2. Understanding God's heart changes how we see judgment. Biblical stories of judgment reveal not only God's justice but also His mercy. From Noah's ark to Jonah and Rahab, Scripture gives us a bigger picture of God's heart and challenges us to look beyond our own limited perspective.
3. Before judging someone else's story, examine your own heart. Contempt toward others can reveal something about what is happening within us. Shannon encourages us to seek wisdom in Scripture and allow God's Word—not assumptions or appearances—to shape the way we respond to others.

About Shannon Popkin

Shannon Popkin is a wife and mom, author, speaker, and podcaster. Her passion is to invite people to open their Bible, drink deeply of the Story, and live like it’s true. She and her husband enjoy having their three adult children close by, while two adorable Shih Tzus still live with them. Shannon is the author of Kinda Judgy, a book that explores what Scripture teaches about judgment and challenges Christians to examine how they respond to others. Learn more about Shannon and Kinda Judgy at shannonpopkin.com.

Previous conversation with Shannon, Stop Measuring Up and Live Comparison Free.

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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 reminds us that every morning is a gift from God—a new beginning filled with fresh mercy, hope, and the opportunity to intentionally turn our hearts toward Him before the demands of the day take over.

We talk about the difference between a morning routine and a morning ritual, and why meaningful morning practices can help us become more grounded in God’s presence. Jennifer also introduces four different morning archetypes—the Daybreak Doer, Morning Mover, Meditative Mind, and Social Seeker—and explains why our mornings don't need to look like someone else's.

We also explore how morning rituals can sustain us through difficult seasons, Jennifer's experience caring for her father during hospice, the idea of being overwhelmed by God's goodness, and how paying attention to moments of beauty and wonder can reshape the way we see our days.

And because so much of A Woman's Heart is about recognizing and pursuing the passions God places within us, Jennifer shares practical wisdom for discerning those passions: pray for clarity, seek confirmation from trusted people, and then take consistent action.

3 Key Takeaways

1. Your morning is a gift, not a test. You don't have to become a stereotypical “morning person.” Every new day is an invitation to receive God's fresh mercy and begin again. Jennifer encourages us to claim the truth: “I’m a morning person.”
2. Build a morning ritual that fits who God made you to be. Jennifer's four morning archetypes—Daybreak Doer, Morning Mover, Meditative Mind, and Social Seeker—remind us that there isn't one right way to start the day. Discover what helps you connect with God and create a practice that fits your personality and your current season of life.
3. Look for “good overwhelm.” Life can easily overwhelm us with stress, responsibilities, and uncertainty. Jennifer encourages us to also become overwhelmed by God's goodness, beauty, and presence. Keeping an “overwhelm journal” can help us notice and remember those moments of wonder and gratitude.

About Jennifer Dukes Lee

Jennifer Dukes Lee is a bestselling author, speaker, and morning evangelist from Iowa. She is the author of several books, including How to Love Your Morning, Growing Slow, It’s All Under Control, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She wants to live her life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus. Jennifer lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa with her husband, a farmer

Learn more, take Jennifer's morning quiz, and find additional resources at www.jenniferdukeslee.com or www.howtoloveyourmorning.com. Follow Jennifer on social media @JenniferDukesLee.

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