In this episode, I sit down with Emily Assell, author of the newly released and soon to be released books, When It Hurts and Wherever You Are. Emily’s journey is one of faith, freedom, and the undeniable power of God’s Word in the middle of life’s hardest moments.

Emily shares her story of overcoming financial struggles, battling anger, and discovering the transformational power of scripture. From writing Bible verses on the walls of her mother-in-law’s basement to seeing strongholds break one step of obedience at a time, Emily’s testimony is a reminder that God meets us in our pain and never stops pursuing us.

We talk about:
✨ The highs and lows of self-publishing and how God opened unexpected doors
✨ Trusting God in every circumstance—even when life doesn’t look the way we planned
✨ How speaking God’s Word in faith shifts our perspective and changes everything
✨ The power of taking every thought captive and renewing our minds with truth
✨ God’s heart for His daughters today—His mercy and loving-kindness are always near

No matter where you are—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—God is with you. His love never stops. His goodness never runs out. And He is calling you deeper into His presence today.

Bio:

Emily Assell is a bestselling children’s book author and speaker. She believes dry shampoo, snacks, and the Word of God can solve almost any parenting problem. She and her husband, Matt, started Generation Claimed in 2017 to self-publish her first book, You Are. A year later, Tyndale House Publishers released the book, which has gone on to sell over twenty-five thousand copies. 

When not writing, Emily homeschools her three children, volunteers at Love Moves.Us (a nonprofit for foster and adoptive children and families), or gets lost reading someone else’s book. Emily has spoken at many parenting conferences, schools, mothers’ groups, and special events, and she has been a featured guest on multiple podcasts, teaching and encouraging all ages about the power of God’s Word. 

But don’t worry, her three kids are her own personal slang dictionary and keep her down-to-earth despite her best efforts to be cool.

Anchor Verse:

Psalm 138:8

Connect with Emily:

Website: https://www.generationclaimed.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/generationclaimed

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/generationclaimed

***We’re thrilled to hear from our listeners! Sharing your thoughts through reviews is a fantastic way to become part of our podcast community and contribute to the conversation. If you’ve enjoyed our podcast, leaving a review is a quick and easy process. Simply head to Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening and share your feedback. Your input makes a significant difference!***