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 God intended. In this powerful and hope-filled conversation, Kris shares how God brought healing to her own heart and how we can walk in freedom, even when we can’t yet escape difficult circumstances. She reminds us that true peacemaking isn’t about enabling dysfunction—it’s about pursuing truth and wholeness. Some highlights from the conversation: 💬 “It’s about letting God mend those broken places and teach me how to guard my heart with wisdom, not with fear or ferocity.” 💬 “When we enable dysfunction, we enable manipulation…when we do that, we enable evil, and now we’re working against God.” 💬 “Unless you’re secure in who you are and whose you are, manipulators will get you every single time.” 💬 “Healing isn’t a luxury…it is central. It’s crucial to your calling.” If you’ve ever felt confused, controlled, or spiritually guilted in a relationship, this episode will bring both clarity and compassion—and remind you that God desires your wholeness and peace. For more resources and to connect with Kris, visit krisreece.com

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. Together, we explore how God uses women for His kingdom work, why obedience matters, and how stepping out in faith—even when it doesn’t make sense—can transform our walk with Him. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re really hearing from God or struggled to trust His direction, this conversation will equip and encourage you. 💡 Quotes from Rachael • “God’s voice is never going to contradict God’s Word.” • “There will be a lot of people in heaven because of the work that women have done for the sake of the Gospel.” • “Delayed obedience is still disobedience.” • “God is at work…and He doesn’t have to use us; it’s often for our own benefit that we get to be used.” • “We don’t have to have it all figured out because He already does.” 📖 About Rachael Groll Rachael Groll is a pastor, missionary, and author. She is the host of the popular Hearing Jesus Podcast and the Hearing Jesus for Kids Podcast. The Hearing Jesus Podcast has been in the TOP 25 Christian Podcasts for over a year and has ranked in the TOP 3 globally! Her daily devotional-style teaching helps women grow in confidence in their relationship with the Lord and hear His voice more clearly through Scripture. 👉 Learn more at rachaelgroll.com Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

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 her upcoming book, Let the Biscuits Burn: Cultivating Real-life Hospitality in a World Craving Connection, and explains why hospitality is a spiritual discipline, not just a personality trait. Together, Lisa and Abby explore: • Why hospitality is an expression of the character of God • How simple acts of obedience can open the door for deep, life-giving relationships • The freedom of letting go of perfection so you can experience God’s Presence in the ordinary moments • How hospitality can become one of the most powerful conduits for community and connection 📖 Quotes from this conversation: • “Entertaining is really all about impressing others.” • “Hospitality is when we are serving others.” • “Hospitality is the number one conduit to forming those tight, very close relationships.” • “If you try to put on this air of perfection, you miss God’s Presence in it all.” ✨ About Abby Kuykendall: Abby Turner Kuykendall is a writer, home cook, and founder of A Table Top Affair. After years of singleness and spiritual growth, she discovered the power of the table in building God-centered community. Her first cookbook, The Living Table, reflects that journey. Abby lives in northwest Arkansas with her husband, Kyle, and their son, John Maverick. Her next book, Let the Biscuits Burn, releases in September 2025. 🌐 Connect with Abby: • Text “Biscuits” to 501-833-6045 • Instagram: @abby.kuykendall

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 honesty about the pain she carried, the power of community in her healing, and the hope she found in God’s promises. Through her story, Meshali reminds us: 💬 “Instead of healing, I hid behind a mask of perfectionism and performance.” 💬 “In our weakness, that is where He’s strong, not in our strength.” 💬 “Waiting is not inactive, waiting is active.” 💬 “Don’t miss the miracle that God’s doing in your life because it looks different. He’s doing it through a process and not a moment.” Her words call us to believe that restoration is not only possible but promised, and to simply start where we are and say “yes” to the Lord. If you’ve ever felt unworthy, weary in waiting, or wondered if healing could truly happen for you—this conversation will encourage you that God is still in the business of restoration. 🔗 Learn more about Meshali and her book at meshali.co

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 conversation, we talk about: • Why the “empty nest” can actually become a “mighty nest.” • The importance of keeping your relationship with your spouse strong before and after the kids leave. • How struggles can shape your skills and deepen your dependence on God. • Why parenting doesn’t end when kids move out—it simply shifts. • Practical encouragement for finding joy, trying new things, and trusting God with this season. You’ll be inspired by Linda’s reminder that the best adventures often come after the kids launch. Memorable Quotes from the Episode: • “It’s important to have more than just the kids to focus on.” • “Even after they leave home you don’t stop parenting.” • “Sometimes it’s through those struggles that you gain new skills or you find your strength in God.” • “If you sense God’s calling for something, go for it. Just try it.” Meet Linda Hanstra: Linda Hanstra is a semi-retired speech-language pathologist who writes about what brings joy to her empty nest—her faith, family, cycling, traveling, grandparenting, and more. She is the author of Lent through the Little Things and her new release, Empty-Nest Joyride: Hope, Love, and Purpose on the Road to Contentment. Linda and her husband, Tom, live in southwest Michigan and spend summers “Up North” in Minnesota—their home away from home. With four adult children, a daughter-in-law, a soon-to-be son-in-law, and two adorable grandchildren, Linda is cruising along on her own “empty-nest joyride!” Connect with Linda: • Website: www.lindahanstra.com • Free Resource – 52 Date Night Ideas: lindahanstra.com/date • Book: Empty Nest Joyride

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 really was and why her story is so significant.

How Jesus broke cultural, social, and religious barriers to meet her where she was.

What “living water” means and how it brings wholeness and abundance to our lives.

Why Jesus chose her—a woman, an outcast, and brokenhearted—as the first evangelist.

What this story reveals about Jesus’ love for us and His desire to heal us in ways we may not expect.

Whether you’ve felt excluded, rejected, or broken, the story of the woman at the well reminds us that Jesus sees us, loves us, and offers living water that restores and heals.

👉 Listen in for encouragement, fresh perspective, and an invitation to encounter Jesus for yourself.

For more healing stories, visit lisagranger.com or find past episodes wherever you listen to podcasts.

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 Holy Spirit in such a personal way. We talk about: • What it means to truly invite the Holy Spirit into every area of your life—as if He were a houseguest in every room. • How to find healing and wholeness even when our stories don’t end the way we hoped. • Why embracing the presence of God is not about performance, but about surrender and relationship. • How to trust God's presence in the tension, the waiting, and even in the pain. Whether you’re longing for deeper spiritual intimacy or wrestling with disappointment, this episode will encourage you to experience God’s promised presence in a fresh and real way. Jenny Randle went from a career in the heart of Hollywood to an author and ordained minister with the Holy Spirit Ministry Center. Her search for meaning in the everyday moments of life has led her to write her newest book, The Promised Presence. In it, readers discover the transformative, supernatural power of the Holy Spirit, even in life’s brokenness, to find restoration and purpose in a world that feels out of control. • Website: www.jennyrandle.com Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/@AWomansHeartwithLisaGranger

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. Grace shares the story behind her book and the personal seasons of pain that shaped her message of encouragement. She opens up about the times she felt ready to give up, and how God met her in those deep, dark places with His sustaining strength. Grace Fox is the award-winning author of fifteen books and a member of the “First 5” writing team (Proverbs 31 Ministries). She’s a popular media guest and sought-after Bible teacher at international women’s events. Grace and her husband co-direct International Messengers Canada, a missionary sending agency with 300 staff serving in more than twenty-five countries. Career missionaries for more than thirty years, they live aboard a sailboat in Vancouver, British Columbia. Married over 40 years, they celebrate three grown kids and thirteen grandchildren. For more on Grace and her books: https://www.gracefox.com/