I’m Emily Grabatin, and this Welcoming Slow Growth Podcast is a space for God led writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives called to bring hope and healing through your work. This season, we’re exploring stories of like-hearted people who chose one word to guide who they’re becoming…and what happened in the process.
Take a deep breath and let’s settle in together.
Christian fiction author Melissa Alyse shares how a single word — linger — refreshed her creative calling. As a new author, through her spiritual practice she learned how important it is to move at God’s pace instead of the world’s.
A delightful episode for any writer or creative navigating purpose, patience, and spiritual growth.
In this episode we cover:
What happens when God strips your plate down to one thing — and why that’s not loss
Why spiritual growth for writers doesn’t always look like a writing course
The unexpected lesson linger actually taught her (hint: it wasn’t about slowing down)
What it really looks like to abide in Christ as a creative
Why your calling is not behind schedule — no matter your detours
Melissa Alyse writes grace-filled Christian cozy non-murder mysteries and sweet romance novels. With no formal writing training, she published her first novel in June 2025 and has since released seven books — proof that when God calls you, and you respond, He also equips you. Find her and her books at melissaalyse.com
Thanks for listening to this bi-weekly podcast: Welcoming Slow Growth. If today’s conversation encouraged you, would you share this episode with a friend or colleague who needs to hear it or leave a thought in our Substack community? Until next time…keep welcoming the slow growth.
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A Place to Belong by Melissa Alyse (Book 1 in her series)
One Perfect Word by Debbie Macomber
Scripture References: Romans 12:2 | Colossians 2:2–4 | Colossians 2:6–7 | John 15
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