A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger

We have a mental health crisis going on in our country. When we have children who have been traumatized with no means to heal, they become wounded adults, leaving them prey to a host of other issues. When we give children the ability and skills to heal and develop resilience, they can become mentally healthy adults with loads of opportunity. Our guest, Kim Tschirret shares her personal journey and the powerful transformation that can happen when you combine rescued horses with traumatized kids. We discuss the four things that horses naturally teach humans: trust, communication, boundaries and leadership. Kim tells how God is able to do far beyond what we can do when we step out in obedience and lean on Him. Kim Tschirret is the founder of Hope Reins, a haven for children seeking hope and healing through a profound connection with horses. Kim’s own childhood trauma and love of horses converged to start this special sanctuary which has received national and local recognition, empowering over 3000 children so far. Kim lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband, kids and dogs. To connect with Kim and Hope Reins, along with a free copy of the book Joey : https://hopereins.org/podcast/ Purchase book Joey on Amazon. Please share the show with someone: https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes

We all have wounds.  Whether they are physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or relational, we have wounds that we want healed. Jesus healed all sorts of these ailments while He walked this earth and if He did it then, He can still do it now. I read the book of Matthew in search of some answers about healing and, as usual, Holy Spirit had plenty to reveal. Some things were not what I expected.  These are some of the points that stood out to me. The Word of God is a key component of healing. God can use all the evil things done, poor choices made, and unfortunate circumstances around us for His purposes He cares to heal the brokenness in our past and restore all the mess. That’s the kind of healing God offers us. Abundant, over the top, scandalous grace. God can heal by giving us the strength and peace and resolve to be obedient to his calling in the midst of fear, questions, uncertainty and possibly doubt. If He will do it for others, He can and will do it for me. He knows that forgiveness and love allow us to live in freedom and joy and peace.  If we are seeking God first and what He wants for us, we may receive a physical healing or we may receive an emotional or relational healing. If we are only focused on what we want, we may miss the other blessings that God has for us. You may see only dry bones, but God can pull them together and breathe life into those dried up parts of your life. You don’t need anyone else’s permission or approval to heal, only Jesus. The shows that I mentioned on healing, Stephanie Rouselle and Julie Sunne: https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes/julie-sunne-reclaiming-hope-by-remebering-who-god-is https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes/activating-faith-for-healing-and-wholeness https://www.lisagranger.com/shownotes/stephanie-rousselle-breakthrough-from-stale-religion-to-fresh-faith Please share with a friend. www.lisagranger.com 

As moms, we frequently attend the masquerade ball of “everything is fine”.  As long as the image presented in public looks good, pay no attention to the messy reality behind closed doors.  We can get totally wrapped up in perceptions, perfection and pretending which only serve to keep us stuck in shallow relationships with shriveled up souls. Courtney Doyle has plenty of masks and gowns from that masquerade ball and what she found is the freedom we have in Jesus to be authentic is far more rewarding. Courtney is host to the popular Masquerade of Motherhood podcast, a speaker, author, and Mom coach. Her most beloved titles are wife to Scott and Mom to 6 amazing children. With a blend of humor and deep insight, Courtney tackles the myths surrounding motherhood, empowering women to embrace God's plan not just for themselves but also for their children. https://www.courtneydoyleministries.com/ https://www.courtneydoyleministries.com/podcast-1 Listen in to this heartfelt conversation with Courtney as she shares her journey of breaking free from the masks she used to wear and overcoming the lies she once believed. Remember, you are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God, and your story is worth telling. Would you please share this story with a friend and encourage them? https://www.lisagranger.com/podcasts

The world can be a scary place at times, and as much as we need our faith to get through, it can be a challenge when walking out our faith in circles that are hostile. But when we shrink back and sacrifice our faith to please others or fit in, we give up the power that God gives us to make a positive difference and exact change. We give up who God created us to be. Connie Matthews Harshaw is a powerhouse who knows how crucial having faith is in a world that is not always welcoming. Connie shares her experiences around the world from Capitol Hill to the United Nations and how she always looks to God. This is a real, honest conversation about race, gender, finding common ground, being truthful and walking in faith. Connie Matthews Harshaw began her career in public service with the U S. Navy at the Newport News Shipyard. She retired from the Federal government as a member of the Senior Executive Service after a 30-year career and becoming the agency’s first female African American SES. Among many accomplishments, she lists her most important work as the assignment to negotiate the site parameters for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. After retirement she formed her own management consultant business in Williamsburg, VA and currently serves as a senior advisor to several Presidential Appointees in Washington, DC and to the Director General of the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Connie has served on multiple boards for several community organizations and is currently the President of the Let Freedom Ring Foundation in Williamsburg. She is married to James Michael Harshaw and has one adult son, Robert. For Verses of Hope: https://www.lisagranger.com/verses-of-hope 

In the midst of difficult times, do you ever question who God is or if He’s really there? During trials, it is easy to see only how we are affected and how we feel. Our pain and frustration can cause us to lose sight of who God is, becoming disillusioned, angry and bitter. Julie Sunne knows about pain and how remembering the character of God can help us navigate life. Julie dug deep into the attributes of God for her book Sometimes I Forget: 60 Reminders of Hope for Your Hard Days. She shares what she learned and reminds us that “we don’t have to understand God to trust Him, because we can understand a little bit about what His character is.” Julie Sunne writes about finding real hope amid life’s real struggles. Her own struggles include enduring multiple miscarriages and now caregiving for her adult daughter who has significant intellectual disabilities. Julie is the author of Everyday Praise: Walking in Greater Peace. Julie enjoys homemade Chai tea lattes, dark chocolate, playing board and card games, and doing almost anything outside. She and her husband, David, are parents to three grown sons and a daughter, and reside in rural northeast Iowa. To connect with Julie: https://juliesunne.com/ To keep in touch and a free printable version of 8 Hope verses: https://www.lisagranger.com/verses-of-hope

Have you ever felt stuck or like something is missing? When we believe the lie that we are all alone and keep up a façade, we distance ourselves in relationships. When we keep our distance from God, we limit the power in our lives and play small.  When we don’t recognize where those voices in our head are coming from, we risk getting derailed. Linda Goldfarb shares what she has learned about the power in being transparent, having an intimate relationship with the Father and having the wisdom to recognize those voices in your life. Linda Goldfarb is co-founder of the LINKED® Personality Assessment System, an award-winning author, speaker, podcaster, trainer, and emcee, and a Christian life coach. For Linda and her hubby, a combination of faith, humor, and personality awareness has grown their relationship into a thriving adventure lasting more than 35 years. They are the parents of four adult children, numerous grandchildren, one great-grandson, and two rescue pups.  Linda is the kind of person you are drawn to immediately, her desire is to make you feel welcome, safe, and seen.  www.LindaGoldfarb.com For Scriptures on Hope and to share, head to www.lisagranger.com

Have you ever wondered what God is calling you to do? How do you know what that is?  Do you follow your head or your heart? We can get so confused and frustrated with conflicting messages and tangled up with lies and limiting beliefs that we get stuck and don’t do anything. Tim Morris shares what he has learned about how God uses our heart and our desires to show us what we are called to do. Tim lives in Cleveland (Lakewood), Ohio with his wife and four children. He is a graduate of Denver Seminary with a M.Div and is a professional certified coach. He has coached and facilitated workshops, courses and seminars with marketplace, non-profit and church leaders from all seven mountains of culture around the world for over ten years. Tim’s heart beats to help leaders understand the redemption of the heart’s desires through the New Heart revealed in the New Covenant and to understand how the motivational drive from the New Heart’s desires reveal brilliant and powerful strategies for all areas of life including relationships, work, ministry, and play–in partnership with the Holy Spirit. https://designdiscovery.com/ Sharing this show with a friend could make a difference and it’s easy!  www.lisagranger.com

Have you ever thought you could not forgive? We are told to forgive for many reasons in the Bible, but sometimes it seems like an impossible ask. We can feel justified in our anger and hold on to the resentment, but we won’t experience the freedom God has for us. Debra Moerke knows first-hand how difficult it can be to forgive the unthinkable and the rewards on the other side of obedience. She shares her powerful story behind the book Murder, Motherhood and Miraculous Grace. Debra Moerke was raised on the beaches of California, but moved to the Rockies where she and her husband fostered over 140 foster children during 18 years.  Debra also headed up a crisis center for teens, served in jail and prison ministry and worked as an officer in an Arizona prison. As a Christian author and speaker Debra is driven by a desire to help free people from the crushing weight of unforgiveness. Her true story, recounted in her book "Murder, Motherhood, and Miraculous Grace," leaves most asking, "How did she do that?" https://debramoerke.com/ Even when things look hopeless, God is our hope. For some encouragement, head to https://www.lisagranger.com/verses-of-hope

What does Easter mean to you? Does Easter change the way you live your life? Jesus didn’t die a horrific death on the cross and come alive again, so people could live any way they wanted.  He didn’t die so we could have a religion with rules and buildings.  Denise Pass shares the significance Easter has for her and how Jesus died so we could have a relationship with Him now and for eternity.  Jesus became a sacrifice as payment for our sins and rose again so we could live power-filled lives every day. Denise Pass is graduating this May with a Ph.D. in Biblical Exposition and is the Author of “Make Up Your Mind” and “Shame Off You,” and is the founder of her ministry, Seeing Deep Ministries, where she helps readers and listeners to overcome the battles of the mind with the word of God. She is a Christian singer/songwriter, worship leader, and podcaster with her Bible reading plan, the Bible Tribe, and also has videos on YouTube like her Theology at Home, a new weekly encouragement for us to know what we believe and live it out! https://denisepass.com/ We have a living Hope! For free Scripture verses on Hope: https://www.lisagranger.com/verses-of-hope

Have you ever looked in the mirror and not liked what you saw?  How we see ourselves affects every part of our lives, from our mindset and attitude to our actions and our relationships. If we place our worth and value in “outside” things like other people’s opinions, our resume, or our bank account, we will be let down and it will never be enough. Sandra Jones shares her story and some stories in the Bible that teach us where our true value lies. When we place our identity in the One who created us and sees us as a beautiful masterpiece, that’s where we find purpose, power and peace. For over sixteen years Sandra has brought a message of encouragement, love, and hope to women in difficult situations. As a result, hurting women see their true identity through God's eyes, discover freedom in forgiveness and experience the love from their heavenly Father. Sandra is the founder of Homeless Heart Ministry. In addition, she has served as women's and youth ministry leader, prison ministry leader, and Bible teacher. sandrajonesspeaks.com There’s always hope when we place our hope in Jesus. For some Scriptures on hope, go to my website. The verses are free, the encouragement from God’s Word is priceless. Free Resource: Hope-filled Scripture 

Have you ever felt weary while waiting for answered prayer?  When hard times come, we can get discouraged and hopeless.  If we stay discouraged long enough, it can breed a hard heart and resentment toward God.  Kelly Hall speaks with us about her journey of waiting on God and the lessons she learned.  Some of the keys that she shares are leaning in to God and getting curious.  When we keep our conversation with God open, there is room for growing and healing at the deepest levels of our soul. Kelly hosts the Unshakable Hope podcast and is an author, Bible teacher, and speaker. She has a unique family story of raising four children, three with special needs, in the constantly challenging world of the Air Force followed by an unexpected journey into chronic illness and ongoing caregiving. She is intimately familiar with the ache of unanswered prayers, so her greatest joy is helping others discover the hope that holds us even when life shakes us. She lives in AZ and enjoys the beauty of the Sonoran Desert with her husband of 38 years, 2 adult daughters and a super smart service dog named Skylar. To Connect with Kelly: www.KellyHall.org The Word of God gives us everything we need while we go through difficult times.  Check out some Scriptures on hope. Free Resource: Hope-filled Scripture 

Have you ever felt alone or unsure of how to handle this thing called life?  Have you ever wanted someone to come alongside you to share what they have learned and be there for you?  When we feel isolated and insecure, it increases our stress and anxiety.  We can get stuck in negative mindsets, attitudes and behavior. Nancy Lindgren knows about developing real, authentic mentor relationships and the positive impact they can have on our lives.  The relationships that are formed through mentoring have ripple effects for everyone involved. Nancy Lindgren has over 35 years of experience in mentoring.  She is the Founder and CEO of MORE Mentoring, a renowned organization dedicated to mobilizing mentors.  Her book, Mentoring Made Real: The Power of Authentic Connection, gives an in-depth look at the mentoring adventure. Nancy’s greatest joy is walking with others, providing support and pointing them to Jesus. www.morementoring.org Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

At some point, we all need healing in our lives.  Whether it is for our body because of an injury or illness, or our mind because of heartbreak or grief, or our soul because of unforgiveness or hopelessness, we desire healing and wholeness.  When we continue to walk around wounded and broken, the wounds can fester and the poison leaks out in our attitude and frequently in our treatment of others.  Sometimes we can go to a doctor or therapist and they can give us a remedy, but sometimes there is no remedy for what ails us in a pill or on a couch.  The ultimate Healer and Mighty Counselor is God Himself and He is not only able to heal us, He desires to give us an abundant life with only the best.  My word of the year is healing and I wanted to share what I have been learning so far on this journey. There’s no co-pay involved in listening in with me or sharing with a friend, and the rewards can be priceless. Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

What steals your joy?  There are many things in life which can threaten our joy from circumstances to other people to our own mindset.  Doris Swift shares what she has learned from John 15 about how to combat the joy stealers in our life. When we recognize what we are struggling with and then connect to the true vine of Jesus, we can have the fruit of joy in our lives despite whatever is going on in our lives.  True joy is found in surrendering to God's perfect plan for our lives and trusting Him in all circumstances. Doris Swift is an author, speaker, founder of Fierce Calling Ministries, and host of the award-winning Fierce Calling podcast. She is passionate about equipping women to dig deeper into God's word, take action where their passion, compassion, and conviction intersect, and walk boldly in their fierce calling. Her new Bible study, Surrender the Joy Stealers: Rediscover the Jesus Joy in You, a six-week Bible study rooted in John 15, helps women identify and surrender what holds them back so they can rediscover their joy and walk forward in the plans God prepared in advance for them to do.  Website: dorisswift.com Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

Have you ever experienced a devastating loss? Jesus says we will have trouble in this world, but He has overcome the world. Betty Ringeisen has experienced the devastating loss of not one or two miscarriages, but five. We explore why it is important to share the story of loss and how trusting in God's goodness can provide comfort and restoration in the midst of such a challenging journey. Betty is transparent in acknowledging the emotional, physical, and spiritual pain that comes with the loss of a pregnancy. She validates the range of emotions experienced, while coming back to the truth that God is faithful. We need to allow ourselves time to process and grieve loss in a healthy way, and then remember that God is a good Father who loves his daughters fiercely.  There is hope for healing. Betty Ringeisen is an author, experienced conference speaker, and Bible teacher. She develops and teaches spiritual discipleship focused on helping individuals step more fully into their identity in Christ. Betty is dedicated to spiritual and emotional healing. Her greatest passion is to help others discover their God given identity and walk in the freedom Jesus died to give them. She believes every person has a destiny carved out for them and equips others to meet their highest potential in order to live The Kingdom Life now. Betty's book Waiting for Jedidiah: How to Experience God's Healing after a Miscarriage is available on Amazon.  https://bettyringeisen.com/  Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

Have you ever felt inadequate for the task God called you to do? Mandy Hood knows how that feels. Mandy shares her journey of helping to create a community-based women’s ministry in her hometown and what she has learned in the process.  When she first felt God calling her, she wasn’t sure how it would look, but declares the ride has been worth it.  Mandy has a passion for serving women and knows first-hand the importance of connection, sharing experiences, and supporting one another through life’s ups and downs.  God can do more than you could imagine when you step out in faith to follow Him. https://connectingwomenwithgod.com/ Connectingwomenwithgod@gmail.com Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

Has your faith ever felt stale or blah? Stephanie Rousselle shares a feast of insight and inspiration along with some practical tips on how to keep our faith fresh. Looking at different cultural perspectives can spice things up and trying a variety of spiritual disciplines can add flavor to your walk with Christ. Above all, when we take the Bible in as nourishment for our souls, the Word comes alive and we can experience an abundance of faith that God intends for us all the time. Stephanie Rousselle is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries and host of the top 1% global eponymous podcast. Her motto is, “God’s glory, our delight!” She is a wife, mom, podcaster, public speaker, Bible teacher, former women’s ministry director and strategy consultant. And she is 100% French. Born and raised in France, she has lived for her One over the last two decades on three continents, four countries and five cities through six professional roles. She thrives on Bible-centered inspirational writing and speaking, and dark chocolate. She has been teaching Scripture to thousands over the last 20 years in France, the UK, Africa and the US, and now to thousands more on all six continents through the Gospel Spice Podcast. https://www.gospelspice.com Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

You know what happens when you pray for patience? I learned that the same concept applies when you make HOPE your word of the year. Hope is still a postive expection and you need to place your hope in God, not people or circumstances. Instead of downloading hope into our heart, God gives us opportunities to cultivate hope in the middle of the heartache and messiness of life. Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

What happens when the new wears off?  There is an allure and excitement that comes with something new, whether it is a new year, new relationship or new item. But the enthusiasm may fade as routines and challenges emerge or things change.  This cycle of newness can occur in various aspects of our life.  Fortunately, we can solace in the everlasting newness available in our relationship with Christ.  We can embrace the opportunity for ongoing renewal and growth in Him. Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger

Have you ever made a New Year’s Resolution you didn’t keep?  We are going to get real today as we talk about some of the reasons why we fail to keep our resolutions and then some ways to achieve our goals.  This conversation with Cheryl Anderson with Gain Clarity Coaching and Consulting is power-packed with practical tools and tips to overcome the obstacles that keep us from keeping our resolutions and succeeding in our goals.  Why people fail with resolutions: 1. People are not clear on their goals. 2. People get overwhelmed. 3. People don’t know their why. 4. People get discouraged. 5. Growth is not a linear process. To achieve goals: 1. celebrate wins. 2. Share with someone. 3. One day at a time. 4. Know your why. 5. Think about your thinking. Cheryl Anderson is a licensed psychotherapist with over 31 years of experience.  She lives in Florida with her husband and they have two adult daughters.  Her passion is coaching and encouraging people to lead themselves well. https://www.gainclarity.coach/ Let's Connect:  Website: Lisa Granger Facebook: Lisa Granger, A Woman's Heart Instagram: Lisa Granger Linked In: Lisa Granger