In this episode of the Christian Romance Podcast, Kelly chats with Mesu Andrews, the award-winning author behind Brave: The Story of Ahinoam. Mesu opens up about her challenging faith journey, where the Word of God was once used as a weapon during her childhood, pushing her toward alcoholism and away from God. She also shares her own love story and how she rediscovered the wonderful truth that God’s love shines from Genesis to Revelation. Get ready to be encouraged by Mesu’s testimony of redemption, grace, and unending hope.

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Bestselling author Mesu Andrews has repeatedly proven her ability to breathe new life into the powerful stories of the Old Testament. From Job’s costly faithfulness in ECPA’s Book of the Year Love Amid the Ashes, to walking alongside Leah, Jacob’s neglected wife, in The Reluctant Rival, Mesu’s novels consistently tell of God’s transformative love for His people and move the hearts of her readers, inspiring them to dive deeper into His word.

Now kicking off a new series centering on the influential women who loved—and were loved by—King David, Andrews weaves a gripping narrative that redefines what it means to be courageous in Brave: The Story of Ahinoam, book one of the KING DAVID’S BRIDES series.

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Zephaniah 3:17, NKJV The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save;

He will rejoice over you with gladness,

He will quiet you with His love,

He will rejoice over you with singing

In the tumultuous world of ancient Israel, Ahinoam—a fierce and unconventional Kenite woman–flees her family farm with her dagger-wielding father to join the ragtag band of misfits led by the shepherd-turned-warrior David ben Jesse. As King Saul’s treasonous accusations echo through the land, Ahinoam’s conviction that David’s anointing makes him Yahweh’s chosen king propels her on a perilous journey to Moab, only to encounter hardship and betrayal.

Amid the unforgiving Judean wilderness, Ahinoam forges an unexpected bond with David’s sister, Zeruiah. Through her Kenite metalworking heritage, Ahinoam gains respect among David’s army, and the soldiers’ wives offer friendship.

However, scarred by painful past relationships, Ahinoam isolates to avoid new friendships and refuses to acknowledge her growing feelings for the renegade king.

As Ahinoam’s heart grapples for footing, King Saul’s army closes in, and Ahinoam must confront the true meaning of love, loyalty, and courage. Is she brave enough to love Israel’s next king?

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