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With everything going on in our world today, it seems like there has never been a more nervous, anxious, or challenging season in recent history than the one we are living in now...especially if you are a young woman. With depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and overall hopelessness on the rise, everyone, including young women, could use a dose of hope and encouragement!

That's why we are so excited to have Author Melanie Redd as our guest on today's episode. Melanie shares her journey of becoming a speaker, blogger and author and why rest is SO important for women today. Melanie explains she was living life like a sail boat using both an engine and sail. When she discovered the importance of rest, and let the engine of the boat stop, she was able to find incredible peace and calm in God's love.

Who is Melanie Redd?

Melanie Redd is a woman who loves to encourage, equip, train, and motivate other women. Melanie wrote Sunday school curriculum and magazine articles for Lifeway Resources before launching her own speaking, blogging, and writing ministry.

As a speaker and as a author, she inspires others using the Bible, practical applications, a little wit, and a whole lot of common sense. She’s known for taking complicated biblical and relational concepts and making them simple to understand and put to use. Her latest book, Just Rest: A 90 Day Devotional Journal Diary, is a 90 day journey to find peace, calm, and soul rest. Included among the pages of this short devotional is an area to journal thoughts and prayers while reading this encouraging book.

Resources:

Our listeners can learn more about Melanie, links to free resources and links to her books at her website: www.melanieredd.com

You can also purchase Melanie's Book, Just Rest: A 90 Day Devotional Journal Diary, on Amazon at the link here: www.amazon.com/Just-Rest-Day-Devotional-Journal/dp/163797020X

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