Episode 2: The First 11 — Saying Yes to God in the Middle of the Mess

Successful in His Eyes Podcast

In Episode 2, host Lori Morrison and Andrea Lende introduce the first 11 women featured in the new anthology Successful in His Eyes. Each story is an invitation to witness how God shows up in the most unexpected places—stroke recovery, caregiving, rejection, disappointment, and healing.

From Army wives and podcast hosts to perfectionists and prayer warriors, these authors represent the diverse ways women are living out their faith. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unqualified, or undone—this episode is for you.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Jill Besse’s surrender and strength after a hemorrhagic stroke
• Judy Bone’s quiet faithfulness in weekly caregiving moments
• Joy Michelle Chitsy’s surprising call into an unexpected teaching role
• Karen Collier’s creativity and sacrifice as a long-distance caregiver
• Jackie Freeman’s transition from independence to deep dependence on God
• Ashley Gemmel’s seven-year prayer journey and softened heart
• Lisa Granger’s lesson in obedience through one meaningful podcast listener
• Kim Hardy’s story of heartbreak, disappointment, and God’s unexpected lifting
• Jackie Hayden’s journey through grief, loss, and church hurt into surrender
• Christine Carter Hoy’s path from perfectionism to peace
• Dr. LaWanda Holliman’s powerful story of divorce, resilience, and redemption

💬 Favorite Quote:

“When we are highly disappointed, we need stories like these—because God is faithful in the fallout.”

📘 Get the Book:

Successful in His Eyes: Real Women. Real Stories. Real Faith.
Available on Amazon this November—just in time for meaningful holiday gifts.

📣 Call to Action:

✨ These aren’t just stories—they’re seeds of faith for women everywhere.
👉 Share this episode, preorder the book, and remind someone in your life that her story is still being written by a faithful God.

📩 Learn more at beatitudespublishing.com