A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger

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.

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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 does it mean to delight in God?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, I’m talking with Stephanie Rousselle, author of Awaken Delight, about the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him.

Stephanie shares her remarkable journey from being an atheist to becoming a follower of Christ—and how that journey taught her that faith isn't simply about gathering more information about God. It’s about surrender, relationship, trust, and delight.

As a self-proclaimed chocolate lover, Stephanie gives us a delicious picture of this truth: you can know everything there is to know about chocolate, but you don't really know chocolate until you taste it. In the same way, we can have tremendous head knowledge about God and Scripture, yet still need to move toward an experiential, surrendered relationship with Him.

At the heart of this conversation is a beautiful reminder: who God is dictates who we are. The more deeply we know Him, the more our lives are shaped by His character, His goodness, and His glory.

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Stephanie Rousselle is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries and host of the top 1% global podcast, Gospel Spice. Her motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!” She is a wife, mom, podcaster, public speaker, Bible teacher, former women’s ministry director and strategy consultant. And she is 100% French. Born and raised in France, she has lived for her One over the last two decades on three continents, four countries and five cities through six professional roles. She thrives on Bible-centered inspirational writing and speaking—and dark chocolate.

Receive your free 5-day email devotional: https://www.gospelspice.com/awakendelight

Listen to Stephanie’s previous conversation, Breakthrough from Stale Religion to Fresh Faith.

Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

What does it really mean to be emotionally resilient?

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.

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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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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.

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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/

Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

What if the life of faith isn’t about trying harder, doing more, or proving that we’re enough—but about learning to abide with Jesus?

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with author and speaker Christine Hoy for an honest and encouraging conversation about perfectionism, performance, doubt, spiritual growth, and finding true peace in the presence of Jesus.

Christine reminds us that we weren’t created for a life of striving. We talk about the difference between a faith rooted in commitment and one driven by emotions, and how doubt can actually lead us toward deeper understanding when we allow ourselves to bring our questions to God rather than demanding control. We also explore the fruit of the Spirit and why it can’t simply be manufactured through effort.

And if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough, being enough, or pursuing the passion God has placed in your heart the “right” way, this conversation offers a gentle reminder: live gentler, not harder.

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Christine Hoy is an author and speaker who helps women trade perfectionism for peace and performance for presence. She is the author of Peace Beyond Perfection: Overcoming the Fear of Not Being Enough and Keeping Company with Jesus: Finding Peace in His Presence. Her third book, Satisfied At Last: Discovering the Contentment Your Soul Craves, is releasing later this year.

Rooted in Scripture and her signature message—live gentler, not harder—Christine invites women into the kind of faith that feels less like a performance review and more like an unhurried conversation with Jesus. Christine lives in West Michigan with her husband and their white Lab, Zeus, and loves being “Gigi” to her two grandsons.

Connect with Christine at ChristineCarterHoy.com. Facebook group: Unhurried Sisterhood

Book mentioned: The Pursuit of Holy Leisure by Cara Ray

Previous conversation about Perfectionism: Christine Hoy: Breaking Free From Perfectionism & Surrendering to Peace

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In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Hannah Castiaux to talk about identity, emotional resilience, and what it means to live from the truth of who God says you are. Hannah shares the heart behind her book, Intentionally Designed, and explains why identity is not something we achieve through performance or accomplishments, but a gift we receive from God.

Hannah opens up about her unexpected journey into writing and how discovering her identity in Christ transformed the way she approaches relationships, purpose, and obedience. Together, Lisa and Hannah discuss the importance of staying present in difficult situations, choosing perseverance over avoidance, and learning to invite God into moments of discomfort and conflict.

The conversation also explores emotional resilience, processing emotions in healthy ways, and distinguishing between being uncomfortable and truly unsafe. Hannah shares how shifting her prayers from asking for specific outcomes to focusing on God’s character helped deepen her trust and awareness of His presence. Through practical wisdom and personal stories, this episode encourages listeners to pursue their God-given calling with confidence, knowing they are already seen, loved, and commissioned by Him.

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About Hannah Castiaux:

Hannah Castiaux is a follower of Jesus, author, speaker, and podcaster passionate about helping women break free from lies, labels, and shame so they can walk in freedom and live the life God intentionally designed for them. Through her writing, teaching, and the God’s Glory in Your Story podcast, Hannah encourages women to return to the truth of who they are in Christ — rooted in identity, purpose, and grace. Hannah and her husband live in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California, where they are actively involved in ministry and passionate about building the Kingdom of God.

Follow Hannah on Instagram at @hannahcastiauxofficial and learn more at God’s Glory in Your Story https://godsgloryinyourstory.com/

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In this heartfelt episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with author, speaker, and creative entrepreneur Susan Call to discuss faith, healing, and the courage it takes to walk away from toxic situations. Susan shares the powerful story behind her memoir, A Search for Purple Cows, detailing her journey out of an abusive marriage and the ways God faithfully guided her through uncertainty, fear, and rebuilding her life.

Susan opens up about how authentic vulnerability helped her move from isolation to connection, and why sharing our stories can give others permission to heal. Together, Lisa and Susan talk about forgiveness, protecting your heart without building walls, and learning to trust God even when His answers look different than expected.

Susan also shares practical insight into supporting loved ones in difficult relationships, emphasizing compassion, patience, and staying present through the ups and downs of leaving toxic environments. Along the way, listeners will hear touching stories of God’s provision, including the meaningful “purple cows” reminder that became a symbol of hope for her family during one of the hardest seasons of their lives.

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About Susan Call

Susan Call is an author, speaker, and jewelry maker whose memoir, A Search for Purple Cows, is a courageous and deeply personal account of escaping an abusive marriage and learning to trust God's provision and protection one uncertain step at a time. With warmth and honesty, Susan speaks to women who feel trapped, unseen, or afraid, offering the kind of hope that only comes from someone who has truly lived it. Her story is proof that faith can move you forward even when the path ahead is unclear. https://susancall.com/ Facebook: Author Susan Call Instagram: Susan H Call

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Some of the most powerful stories in Scripture belong to people we know the least about. In this Summer Reading Series Gem from the Archives, bestselling biblical fiction author Heather Kaufman joins me to talk about her novel Before the King, inspired by Joanna, one of the women who faithfully followed Jesus.