In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, Melie sits down with author Emily A. Myers—a romance writer whose life and storytelling have both been radically transformed by her journey back to God.

Emily opens up about surviving a marriage that slowly dismantled her sense of self, the dark moments that nearly took her life, and the unexpected ways God intervened when she wasn't even looking His direction. From the wounds of legalistic church culture ("Bible Belt bruises") to the long road back to a faith that feels like home, Emily's story is a testament to the God who rescues, restores, and rewrites.

Together, we talk about:

• Growing up in a faith environment marked by pressure, guilt, and emotional isolation
• How trauma shaped Emily's early relationships and even her romance writing
• The moment God met her in the darkest place and whispered, "My blood is worth more than this"
• Relearning what real love looks like — from Scripture, not culture
• Healing from divorce without shame
• Why single seasons can feel like wilderness… and why they're still holy
• How God is transforming Emily's creative work through Woman in the Word
• What grace looks like when you've never been taught how to receive it

Whether you've been bruised by church culture, navigating a long single season, recovering from unhealthy relationships, or simply longing for God to feel close again — this episode is a reminder: God meets us in our mess, not our perfection. And He never stops pursuing His children.

✨ Melie's Takeaways

• Redemption rarely starts in the spotlight — it begins in the wilderness.
• You don't have to have a perfect past to have a powerful testimony.
• God doesn't wait for us to "get it together" before He comes close.
• Nothing — not mistakes, trauma, divorce, or doubt — can separate you from God's love.
• There is something deeply healing about hearing Scripture from someone who's still in the trenches with you.
• Your story is allowed to evolve. Your calling is allowed to change. Your art is allowed to reflect the journey.
• Grace is learned slowly when you weren't raised with it.
• What God is writing next in your life may be gentler, sweeter, and more beautiful than you expect.

✨ About Emily

You can explore Emily's Woman in the Word reflections, her romance novels (including her newest release You Can Always Come Home), and follow her spiritual journey here:

• Website: EmilyAMyers.com
• Blog: Woman in the Word
• Instagram: @womanintheword_ and @emilymyersauthor

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