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How Does Trauma Turn Into Trust? LISA HARPER Tells Her Story

What if the Bible isn't a rulebook, but a love story? Bestselling author, Bible teacher, and self-described "hot mess" Lisa Harper joins host David Sams on this episode of Contagious Influencers of America — and she comes bearing her battered, sticky-note-covered "ADD Bible," full of margin notes from her late father. From there, the conversation opens into some of the most tender and unguarded stories Lisa has shared on the podcast: growing up after her parents' divorce, watching her father's faith transform later in life, the winding seven-year road to adopting her daughter Missy from Haiti, and the season of "breakdown" that taught her — finally — to trust God in the dark.

Lisa also talks about her devotional, Jesus: A Scandalously Devoted, Conspicuously Uncool, Super-Transparent Homage to Who Our Savior Is and How Much He Loves Us — a follow-up to her bestseller Life — and explains why, after decades of walking with Jesus, she still wants to fall in love with Him all over again. Expect Lisa's trademark mix of belly laughs and theological depth as she gets honest about counseling, singleness at 60+, and what she calls the "tactile kindness" of God.

Since this interview, Lisa has continued writing and teaching — she completed her doctorate at Houston Theological Seminary earlier this year, released several more books, including her latest Song of Songs Bible Study Guide. She continues to host her popular Back Porch Theology podcast. This episode first aired December 2023.

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