A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger

On this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with award-winning children’s author Liz A. Pitman to talk about identity in Christ, purpose, and helping children understand their God-given worth from an early age. Liz shares the powerful story behind her beloved “Pete the Puzzle Piece” series and how a simple puzzle piece moment became the inspiration for a ministry focused on reminding children — and adults — that they are deeply loved, uniquely created, and valuable in God’s eyes. Throughout the conversation, Liz opens up about overcoming doubt during the writing process, trusting God through challenges, and recognizing the “God winks” that confirmed she was walking in His purpose. She also encourages parents to intentionally build a strong spiritual foundation in their children’s lives by helping them understand their identity in Christ. This uplifting conversation is a reminder that no matter your age, your value is not based on performance or comparison — you are God’s masterPIECE. 3 Key Takeaways Your identity and worth are found in Christ, not in accomplishments or comparison. God often confirms our purpose through small moments of encouragement and “God winks.” Parents can help shape a child’s confidence and purpose by speaking truth and identity into their lives early. About Liz Pitman: Liz A. Pitman is an award-winning author, speaker, and founder of Puzzle Piece Productions and Publications. Her award-winning book Where Is the Missing Puzzle Piece? encourages children and families to discover their identity, purpose, and worth in Christ, reminding every “puzzle piece” they are loved, valuable, and God’s masterPIECE. For more information about her books and resources, or to schedule Liz for a reading or speaking engagement, visit petethepuzzlepiece.com. For the Summer Reading List: www.lisagranger.com/summer-reading

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, we sit down with Heather O’Brien for a powerful conversation about spiritual growth, healing, repentance, and staying moldable in God’s hands.Heather shares how our hearts can either stay soft and teachable—or become hardened over time—and why daily habits rooted in faith matter more than we realize. Together, we talk about what it truly means to put God first, how seasons of life require different rhythms, and why understanding sin is essential to real repentance and freedom.This episode is an invitation to examine what’s filling your heart, what no longer belongs there, and how God uses your passion to serve others.Key Takeaways from the Conversation:• Why Bible, worship, prayer, and community are foundational—not optional.• How being full of God leaves no room for what doesn’t belong.• Why habits must change with each season you walk through.About Heather O’Brien:Heather O’Brien is a prophetic healing coach, minister, author, and speaker who helps Christians heal with God by learning how to hear His voice. She is the author of No Fear Allowed and the host of the top-ranked podcast Heal with God. Heather believes that with God’s help, it is possible to forgive the unforgivable and experience deep healing from trauma. https://heatherobrien.net/ To connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

What if the very thing weighing down your heart is something you were never meant to carry?In this powerful episode of A Woman’s Heart, we’re joined by author and speaker Alexandra Hoover to talk about her book, You Can Let Go, and the freedom that comes when we release offense instead of holding onto it.Together, we explore how easily offense can take root and how carrying it impacts our relationships, our emotional health, and our spiritual lives. Alexandra gently helps us understand the difference between experiencing hurt and carrying offense, reminding us that healing doesn’t require denial, but intentional release.We also unpack what it truly means to set healthy boundaries without building walls that isolate us, and how learning to “live loved” changes the way we navigate conflict, disappointment, and connection.In this episode, we discuss:• The difference between acknowledging hurt and holding onto offense• Healthy boundaries vs. emotional walls that isolate• What it means to “live loved” instead of guardedAlexandra Hoover is a compassionate writer, sought-after speaker, and the author of Eyes Up, Without Wavering, and You Can Let Go. A proud Latina, Alexandra serves her local church and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Women and Theology at Northern Seminary. As a wife and mother of three, she treasures balancing family life with ministry and finds joy in serving and encouraging others to live anchored and free.🔗 Learn more at AlexandraVHoover.com 📲 Connect on social media: @AlexandraVHooverConnect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

We often begin the New Year with big goals, only to lose momentum and find ourselves discouraged or frustrated. In this encouraging episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa welcomes Marnie Swedberg—international leadership mentor, speaker, and author—to talk about both the challenges and solutions to navigating purpose in today’s fast-paced world. Marnie shares practical wisdom on setting meaningful goals, managing time wisely, and cultivating a mindset rooted in joy, flexibility, and faith. Whether you’re balancing personal and professional responsibilities or seeking fresh inspiration to walk more fully in your God-given purpose, this conversation offers encouragement and actionable insights for the year ahead. Marnie Swedberg embodies faith in action while creating powerful “aha” moments of perspective transformation. An author of 14 books, mentor to millions, and host of one of the largest online directories in the world, Marnie brings joy, energy, and clarity to every conversation. Her life story includes navigating fires, floods, a tornado, car wrecks, business setbacks, burglary, a lightning strike, sudden loss in her family, and more—modeling resilience, possibility thinking, and deep trust in God. 🎧 Want more New Year encouragement?Be sure to check out additional New Year conversations with Cheryl Anderson and Darlene Larson and all of these episodes are also available in the New Year playlist on the A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger YouTube channel. Connect with Marnie Swedberg www.marnie.com Connect with Lisa / A Woman’s Heart www.lisagranger.com