Most people don’t like the word surrender. It feels like losing. Giving up. But what if surrender isn’t about loss at all? In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, I’m joined by author, speaker, and podcaster Mary DeMuth to talk about her newest book, The Freedom of Surrender, and the way letting go can actually lead to deeper freedom, healing, and peace. Mary shares why surrender feels so threatening, how control can quietly keep us stuck, and what it looks like to place our lives — including finances and past trauma — back into God’s hands. We also talk about the deeply personal artwork woven throughout her book and how God used creativity as part of Mary’s own healing journey. If you’ve ever struggled to release control, trust God with uncertainty, or wondered if surrender means failure, this conversation offers a gentle and hope-filled reframe. In this episode, we discuss: • Why the word surrender feels so uncomfortable for so many of us • How creativity and art played a role in Mary’s journey • How true freedom is often found on the other side of release Mary DeMuth has written over fifty books, including The Most Overwhelmed Women of the Bible and 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. Through her podcast Pray Every Day and her speaking events around the globe, Mary helps people heal from past trauma and live re-storied lives as followers of Jesus. Mary is married to Patrick and has three adult children. Connect with Mary DeMuth: • Website: MaryDeMuth.com • Book: The Freedom of Surrender (wherever books are sold) Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, we welcome author, speaker, and certified teacher Joy Scott, whose passion is helping women break free from the places that keep them stuck. Drawing from her book Flow, Joy shares how painful circumstances don’t have to define us—instead, they can become part of God’s greater purpose for our lives. Together, we explore what it means to live in spiritual “flow” and how emotional wounds, unforgiveness, and false beliefs can block the work God wants to do in and through us. Joy offers practical, faith-filled steps to help you move toward healing, freedom, and renewed purpose. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, unsure of your next step, or longing for deeper spiritual growth, this conversation will encourage you to trust God’s process and move forward with confidence. In this episode, you’ll discover: • How unforgiveness keeps us stuck—and why forgiveness brings freedom • The meaning behind FLOW: Filter your thoughts and emotions. Let God love you. Order your thoughts to the truth. Willingly repent. • How to recognize when your spiritual life feels “clogged” and how to restore healthy flow About Joy Scott: Joy Scott is an author, speaker, and certified teacher with a burning desire to influence those who feel stuck. By sharing her own story and the obstacles she has overcome, Joy encourages others to pursue healing, freedom, and purpose. Learn more about Joy and her ministry: https://www.joyscott.me/ Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com

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