Summer Reading Series Kickoff: Jill Eileen Smith, Dawn of Grace What if your past didn’t define you—and Jesus met you right where you are, with love and purpose? If we get stuck in the past we cannot walk into our future. Bestselling author Jill Eileen Smith brings Mary Magdalene’s story to life in a way that reminds us: God can use every part of your story in her book Dawn of Grace. We dive into: 💬 Jill’s path to becoming a successful author 📚 Why she chose to tell Mary Magdalene’s story ❤️ How Jesus honors women and meets us exactly where we are 🔥 The importance of aligning our passions with God’s will before pursuing them This conversation will inspire you to reflect, connect deeper with Scripture, and remember the beauty of how God uses our stories—right where we are. Jill Eileen Smith is the bestselling and award-winning author of the biblical fiction series The Wives of King David, Wives of the Patriarchs and Daughters of the Promised Land, along with more. Her research has taken her from the Bible to Israel, and she particularly enjoys learning how women lived in biblical times. Jill lives with her family in Michigan. Learn more at https://JillEileenSmith.com Facebook: @JillEileenSmith Instagram: @JillEileenSmith Connect with Lisa: www.lisagranger.com