LISTEN TO "WORTH YOUR TIME" PODCAST EPISODE #56 HERE! Nancy French is many things: writer, mother, wife, swimmer, survivor of sexual abuse. She's cultivated an incredible career as a ghostwriter of books for celebrities and political figures alike -- and written her own books, as well. Most recently, she wrote the biography of Alice Marie Johnson, the woman in prison for a non-violent drug offense -- famous for being released from prison due to advocacy from Kim Kardashian. Nancy interviewed Kim, who wrote the foreword of the book, as well. She's mom to three great kids -- one by adoption -- and wife to David French, a highly respected faith and culture writer who nearly ran for President on the Independent ticket in 2016. … [Read more...]
Pastor and Mom of 4: Melanie Lynam on Miracles and More
Pastor and mom of 4 Melanie Lynam lives in Australia and has a pretty amazing story. She felt the call to ministry as a teenager and just always knew that's what God wanted her to do with her life. In this episode, we talk about her journey towards that role, how she met her husband in a bit of an unexpected twist and the miraculous story of her baby Isabella's path to life. When you hear this story, you'll hardly believe it -- but wow, what a testament to Melanie's faith and God's provision in such an uncertain time. We also talk today about how there are some denominations that don't believe in female pastors. Why is that? Melanie fills us in on her thoughts. We chat a little about Melanie's own journey into podcasting (there … [Read more...]
Love Your Neighbor: Shannan Martin’s Messy, Beautiful Life
Today’s episode of “Worth Your Time” is a real treat. I was honored when writer Shannan Martin agreed to speak with me, after becoming a HUGE fan of her writing. Her two books — both incredible and worth buying — are “Falling Free: Rescued From the Life I Always Wanted” and “The Ministry of Ordinary Places” will convict you to your core the moment you crack them open. Shannan’s story of building the life she wanted, complete with monetary security, good jobs, a great home, neighborhood and friends was turned upside down when she her husband Corey tuned into God’s call on their lives. Shannan says: It’s worth looking at the world through the lens of Jesus, that we can see beauty in hard places and we can see … [Read more...]
Female Christian Authors to Read Next: 31 Book Suggestions
Since getting back into the nitty gritty of the writing world, I've joined Hope Writers, a writing group jam-packed full of incredible women and many of whom have written books the world needs to know about. This December, I sponsored a "31 Days of Giveaways" book contest and I just can't keep these books to myself. If you're reading! Psst: I also send out my book favorites and what I'm reading each month in my email newsletter. Join here. 31 Books by Female Authors to Read Next "What is a Girl Worth?" by Rachael Denhollander "Nice" by Sharon Hodde Miller "Fear is Not the Boss of You" by Jennifer Allwood (SPRING RELEASE) "Rise up: Keys to Overcoming" by Cassandra Woods Spunkify Your Life: 8 Secrets to Living with More Focus, … [Read more...]
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