Radical Radiance: Encouragement for Christian Women by Rebecca George

Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn are best-selling authors, popular speakers and internationally-renowned social researchers. Both graduates from Harvard, Shaunti and Jeff are the authors and co-authors of many groundbreaking books, such as For Women Only and For Men Only. As the primary researcher, Shaunti is always in the middle of her next research project, while attorney-entrepreneur Jeff is always in...

Amy Wolff is a TEDx speaker coach, motivational speaker, author, and founder of the nonprofit Don’t Give Up Movement. She coaches for a consulting company she co-owns with her father. Amy lives with her husband and two daughters in Portland, Oregon. We chatted about: Her personal story that led to her new book Signs of Hope For someone who feels they struggle to feel they are making a difference,...

Jan Greenwood is a mentor, and teacher, and breast cancer survivor with a talent for identifying the gifts in others while making the principles of God’s Word practical and approachable. The author of Women at War, she has a life-changing message to address women wounds and foster healthy, collaborative, and supportive female relationships. Jan is currently part of the team at Gateway Church in th...

Amy Ford is the president and co-founder of Embrace Grace, a nonprofit that inspires and equips the church to love on single and pregnant young women and their families. The married mother of four is an author and speaker who brings a fresh perspective on how one life can make a difference by just loving people and stepping outside of our comfort zones. Amy currently lives in the Dallas metro area...

Jennifer Dukes Lee is an author, and storyteller, and grace dweller. A former journalist, she uses her reporting skills to chase after the bigger story ever: the redemptive story of Christ. Jennifer is a fan of dark chocolate, bright-colored lipstick, and eighties music. She lives with her husband and children on their farm in Iowa. We chatted about: The heart behind her new message Growing Slow G...

Ashley Opliger is the founder and Executive Director of nonprofit organization Bridget's Cradles. Resigning from a career in speech and language pathology, she began to pursue a career in full-time ministry in 2015. Ashley loves to-do lists and encouraging women in their walk with Jesus. We chatted about: The heart behind her organization Bridget's Cradles When and how God put this way of serving...

Elizabeth Laing Thompson is a writer, speaker, and volunteer youth minister. An author of several Bible studies, devotionals, teen novels, and books on Christian parenting, her work has appeared in the Huffington Post and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Elizabeth lives with her husband and four children in North Carolina, where you can find her with a Starbucks drink in hand. We chatted about: The hear...

Cambria Joy is a certified personal trainer, and certified nutrition coach, and founder of InnerStrength. Cambria is the author of Growing Strong, a fitness-related devotional to help women connect with God and become healthy inside and out. Cambria helps women who feel stuck simplify wellness so they can stop running in circles and start living their healthiest lives. We chatted about: How she me...

Christy is a #1 national best-selling author and inspiring personal development speaker. She is the host of The Christy Wright Show, which is available on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Christy has spoken to thousands across the country at women’s conferences, Fortune 500 companies, and her own sold-out live events. Her first book, Business Boutique: A Woman’s Guide to Making Money Do...

Kelsey Chapman is an author, podcaster, and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. After launching her first brand in 2015, she leaned on the shoulders of incredible mentors who took her under their wing and taught her how to make the jump from dreamer to doer. She is the author of What They Taught Me: Recognizing the Mentors Who Will Take You from Dream to Done. We...

Holly Christine Hayes is an award-winning author, world-renowned recovery ministry expert, and founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a community of advocates bringing hope and healing to survivors of trafficking, violence, and addiction. After working in worship and recovery ministry for Menlo Church in California and the American Church in Paris, she married her husband Jeff in 2016, and they resid...

Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. The daughter of Dave Ramsey, Rachel served at Ramsey Solutions teaching others how to avoid debt, save money, and budget. Her new book Know Yourself, Know Your Money released in January 2021 teaches on going beyond the Ramsey Baby Steps and getting to the root of all of your decisions—yo...

Arden Bevere is the youngest son of John and Lisa Bevere and the cofounder of Sons & Daughters, a movement committed to raise up a generation of uncompromising followers of Christ who will transform our world. He has a passion to see his generation go further than any that came before it, fully alive in this God-adventure. Arden is the author of Redefined: Confronting the Labels That Limit Us....

Jared Wilson is a pastor and an award-winning writer whose articles, essays, and short stories have appeared in numerous publications. A minister for over a decade, Jared is known for his passionate, gospel-centered teaching and strong calls for missional Christianity. We chatted about: - Why Gospel-Centered Ministry was the next, right book for him - How we are boring compared to Jesus - Dangers...

Gretchen Saffles is the founder of Well-Watered Women, a global online ministry founded in 2014 with the mission of reaching women worldwide. Over the years, Gretchen has self-published several Bible studies and created guided journals and resources that walk women through various books of the Bible. She has a degree in fashion merchandising from the University of Georgia and loves to creatively s...

Katy McCown is the president of She Laughs Ministries, a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, author, and speaker. A former NFL wife and mother of 6, her mission is to help women walk the firmly established steps the Lord determines, even if everything else feels shaky. Katy is also the author of the Bible study She Smiles without Fear: Proverbs 31 for Every Woman. We chatted about: - Her heart for...

Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life’s work around the stories of others. Morgan’s popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online community, and she is the author of  All Along You Were Blooming , a book of poems and art she created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyric...

Aaron Ivey  is the Worship Pastor at The Austin Stone in Austin, Texas where he pastors a church he absolutely loves in the heart of the city he absolutely loves. He is a songwriter, shepherd, artist, author, elder, father, husband, and mentor and has a deep love for his family and community. Jamie Ivey  is creator and host of the popular podcast  The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey,&nbs...

Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified®, a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in  Forbes ,  Family Circle ,  Better Homes and Gardens ,  Glamour , and  Good Housekeeping . She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show, as well as Small Business of the Year, Female Own...

Angie is married to Todd Smith, lead singer of the Dove Award winning group Selah. She is mom to Ellie, Abby, Kate, Audrey and Charlotte. Angie desires to walk with Jesus authentically through the inevitable joys and sorrows of this life in a way that reflects his faithfulness to never leave us and never forsake us, and to encourage other believers to do the same. This passion, along with a d...

Nicki is an author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries. She speaks nationally and hosts her own podcast. Nicki and her husband own a small farm just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, they affectionately call the Fixer Upper Farm. Follow her at www.nickikoziarz.com . We chatted about: The heart behind her new book and Bible study Flooded: The Five Best Questions to Ask When Life is Hard and...

Alena Pitts is a 16-year-old actress, author and vocalist. The Kendrick Brothers’ movie, War Room, marked Alena’s professional acting debut, with Alena being cast in the major supporting role as Danielle Jordan. The movie was a box-office hit in 2015, becoming the 6 highest grossing Christian film in box office history. The film immediately launched Alena headfirst into the spotlight at the age of...

Suzanne is a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and cohost of the  More Than Small Talk  podcast. Suzie has been featured on hundreds of TV and radio programs. When she's not writing, you'll find her kayaking, hanging out with her "littles," finding the best food truck, or hiking. Learn more at www.suzanneeller.com . We chatted about: The heart behind her new book JoyKeeper: 6 Truths tha...

Join me as I share a conversation I got to have with my husband, Dustin, on The Marriage Project podcast! Enjoy!

Lisa  is an engaging, hilarious communicator as well as an authentic and substantive Bible teacher that many enjoy hearing in person, or on countless TV and radio platforms. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary, and a doctorate-in-progress at Denver Seminary. She’s been in vocational ministry for thirty years and has written nineteen books and B...