In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Rachel Branch shares the story behind her book I Win! You Lose! How to Overcome the Obstacles of Life. From childhood trauma to toxic relationships and emotional abuse, Rachel opens up about a 38-year journey of pain, healing, and transformation. Through faith, counseling, and courage, she found her voice and now uses it to empower others to reclaim theirs.

This episode is a powerful reminder that your past does not define your future. You can overcome, heal and win.

What happens after the prayer is answered? In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese sits down with Dr. Annette West to explore her powerful book series Where Hope Took Root and the reality many people are not prepared for—the weight of answered prayers.

We often ask God for change, breakthrough, and blessings. Then it comes, bigger than expected. And suddenly, what once felt like hope begins to feel overwhelming.

Dr. West breaks down:

• Why faith must be developed, not just declared
• How blessings can stretch your capacity before they strengthen you
• The difference between receiving and being ready
• What it means to walk in “grace multiplied”

Through storytelling, transparency, and wisdom, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink how they approach faith, growth, and purpose. If you have ever prayed for something and then questioned your ability to handle it once it arrived, this episode will meet you right where you are.

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You’ve been telling yourself you’re not ready. Not experienced enough. Not good enough. Not “qualified.” But what if the only thing missing is your decision to start?

In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Auri Jones, author of Miren: The Prophecy of the Four, breaks down the deeper truth behind storytelling—why purpose doesn’t wait for perfection, and why your story might be bigger than your fear.

We explore:

• Writing through doubt and uncertainty
• Building a fantasy world rooted in real-life purpose
• Creating characters that reflect who we really are
• The tension between calling and comfort
• Why someone out there is waiting on your story

This conversation doesn’t just challenge writers. It calls them out. So, if you’ve been sitting on your book idea, consider this your wake-up call.

🎧 Press play. Then get back to work. ✍🏾

What if Jesus walked among us today and we didn’t recognize Him until it was too late?

In this gripping episode of Writers With Purpose, I sit down with author Chester J. Delagneau to unpack his bold, thought-provoking novel Salvador: Sofía’s Story, a speculative faith thriller that dares to ask the question most people are afraid to touch. At the center is Sofía, a brilliant, conflicted young woman navigating grief, rebellion, and truth after her brother’s shocking murder. But the deeper she digs, the more reality begins to shift and the closer she gets to a truth that could change everything.

This conversation goes beyond storytelling. We explore:

• The fine line between imagination and biblical truth
• What it means to portray Christ in a modern world
• A God who doesn’t stay distant but draws near, suffers with us, and pursues us relentlessly

This isn’t just fiction. It’s a mirror. A challenge. A call to look closer. The real question is: If He were here today, would you know Him?

Some stories are easy to tell. Others? They take courage, faith and a decision to stop hiding.

In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Dani Nicole—author, podcaster, and co-author of Moments for Moms, Volume 4—opens up about the power of sharing her journey as a mother navigating real-life storms with resilience and faith.

This isn’t polished perfection. This is truth. We talk about:

• The moment she chose vulnerability over silence
• How motherhood stretches you and strengthens you
• Why “just write it” might be the advice every aspiring author needs
• The mistake most new authors make (hint: no plan, no budget)
• Turning your story into something that actually helps people

If you’ve been holding back your story, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Someone out there isn’t waiting on perfection. They’re waiting on your truth.

Grief doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t follow timelines. And it definitely doesn’t leave quietly.

In this powerful episode of Writers With Purpose, Elizabeth Green opens up about the loss of her father—her hero, protector, and greatest cheerleader—and how that loss reshaped her life in ways she never expected. What began as simple “Dear Dad” journal entries became Unspoken Goodbyes, a deeply personal memoir that speaks to anyone carrying grief, whether from death, broken relationships, or the silent distance between people who once felt close.

This conversation dives into:

• The truth about grief (it doesn’t “go away”)
• Anger, confusion, and emotional triggers
• Writing as a path to healing
• How to move forward without “moving on”

If you’ve ever lost someone…If you’ve ever wished you could say one more thing…If you’re still carrying what no one else can see… This episode is for you.

💜 You’re not alone. And healing is still possible.

Some poems rhyme. Others reveal. In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Waterfall Adams steps into the mic with The Eclectic Mind of Vee, a poetry collection that doesn’t play it safe and doesn’t ask for permission.

From questioning what a “real job” even means in today’s world to confronting colorism, identity, and cultural contradictions, this conversation moves with intention and lands with weight. Waterfall’s words remind us that poetry isn’t outdated. It’s just been waiting for people bold enough to tell the truth.

If you’ve ever felt caught between expectation and reality, this episode will speak directly to you. Press play. Let it sit with you. Then run it back.

Some stories whisper. This one kicks the door in.

In this gripping episode of Writers With Purpose, host Melvese sits down with author Jennifer Jackson to unpack her bold and controversial novel He’s My Son, a story where a forbidden relationship between a college student and his mother’s best friend ignites a chain reaction of betrayal, deception, and emotional fallout that refuses to stay buried. What starts as temptation quickly turns into something far more dangerous.

Jennifer pulls back the curtain on:

• The inspiration behind this taboo, conversation-sparking story
• Crafting complex characters—especially the unforgettable Ramona, the villain readers love to hate
• Blending romance, suspense, and drama into one explosive narrative
• The realities of writing stories that challenge social norms
• Her plans to take this story from page to screen

This isn’t just a romance. It’s a storm of choices and consequences.

If you’re drawn to stories that push boundaries, stir emotions, and leave you questioning everything, press play. Some lines, once crossed, can’t be uncrossed.

What happens when history refuses to stay in its lane and aliens crash the battlefield?

In this episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese sits down with sci-fi author Eric Goebelbecker to explore his bold, genre-bending series The Great War of the Worlds—where World War I collides with a Martian invasion in a way you’ve never seen before. This isn’t just science fiction. It’s a reimagining of history itself.

Inspired by his grandfather’s real-life experiences during the Battle of the Somme, Eric builds a chilling alternate timeline where humanity is already at war and then the Martians return—stronger, smarter, and far more dangerous. From the trenches of Europe to chaos in New York City, the question isn’t just can we survive? It’s who’s really on our side?

We also dive into:

• The power of blending history with sci-fi
• How real-life stories shape unforgettable characters
• Why writers need to stop waiting and just start writing
• The creative freedom (and responsibility) of indie publishing

If you love stories that challenge reality, stretch imagination, and hit with emotional truth, this episode is for you.

Sometimes, the most powerful stories ask one dangerous question: What if history went differently?

Marriage isn’t the solution. It’s the mirror.

In this powerful episode of Writers With Purpose, Melvese sits down with Pastors Leon and Carol Threatt, who bring over 44 years of marriage and decades of pastoral counseling to the table. What they share isn’t surface-level advice. It’s truth that cuts, heals, and rebuilds.

From biblical foundations to real-life application, this conversation unpacks what it truly means to do marriage God’s way and why so many relationships struggle when that foundation is missing.

Inside this episode:

• Why marriage won’t complete you but will reveal what’s already in you
• The daily habits that sustained a 44-year covenant
• How to handle conflict without damaging your relationship
• Why the fruit of the Spirit is the missing ingredient in most marriages
• What singles must understand before saying “I do”

Their book, The Master’s Plan for Marriage: A Biblical Guide for Successful Marriage, is more than a guide. It’s a call to build love on something that lasts.

If you’re married, preparing for marriage, or questioning what it really takes to make it work, this episode will challenge you, sharpen you, and speak directly to your foundation.

Marriage doesn’t just reveal who you love. It reveals who you are.