Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast. I'm Gwen Smith,

and I am so glad you join me today. Around here we have fun, faith-focused, grace-filled conversations,

all to help you know and trust God more. Our discussions are honest, often humorous, and always

practical. And they're going to encourage you in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace

of Jesus in a midst of cluttered messy days.

You got any of those?

I know I do, and I can't wait to get to today's show, which is all about redeeming love.

My guest is New York Times best-selling author, Francine Rivers.

Francine is known best for her book, Redeeming Love, which is now considered by many to be a

classic work of Christian fiction because it continues to be one of the industry's top-selling

titles year after year.

Since writing Redeeming Love 30 years ago, Francine has written quite a few best-selling

novels, including The Masterpiece, Bridge to best-selling novels, including the masterpiece,

Bridge to Haven, and a Voice in the Wind, all of which have brought her both industry acclaim

and reader loyalty from all around the world. Well, today, Francine and I connect to talk about

several exciting new projects that she's been working on, including a new devotional,

a Bible study, and even a major motion picture. She also shares her personal redemption story,

and she talks about the power of God's love to renew our lives, body, mind, and soul.

Thank you. mind and soul. Hello, Francine Rivers.

It is so awesome to have you on the Graceology podcast.

Thanks for joining me today.

It's great to be with you.

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