137 – When God Uses Your Past for His Purpose with Sally Jo Pitts

What can happen when we discover the power of the pause and make room to hear from God?

This week on the Bold Faith Now podcast, Missy chats with author Sally Jo Pitts about how God used her years as an educator, guidance counselor, and licensed private investigator to prepare her for a completely different calling as a Christian romantic suspense author.

In this episode, Missy and Sally Jo discuss:

• How Sally Jo’s background in education, counseling, and private investigation shaped her writing

• Why Christian fiction can offer readers truth, grace, hope, and a picture of faith lived out in difficult circumstances

• The inspiration behind her latest novel, Sweet Dare, including foster child Zeke and the unforgettable Jellybean

• The power of the pause and how prayer, stillness, and listening can help us take the next faithful step

Sally Jo also shares what writing has taught her about trusting God when the path isn’t clear. Her encouragement is simple: sometimes, we don’t need to push harder. We need to pause, pray, listen, and trust God to show us what comes next.

Remember to live boldly for Jesus and let your light shine bright for Him!

Connect with Sally Jo Pitts:

Website: Sally Jo Pitts

Book: Sweet Dare, Book 3 of the Sweet County Secrets series

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