Where Wilted Flowers Bloom: Finding Purpose in Unexpected Seasons, with Johanna Vann

What if God is growing something beautiful in the very season you wish you could skip? This week on the Big Ideas Podcast, I'm chatting with author Johanna Vann to talk about her latest inspirational fiction novel, Where Wilted Flowers Bloom, and the incredible story of faithfulness behind the writing of it. Our conversation was especially relatable for any mom who's ever felt God calling her to something big while wondering how in the world she'd find the time to do it. Johanna shares how she wrote this book in the pockets of time between caring for babies and toddlers, and the incredible ways God showed up to help her see it through. We also explore the beautiful message woven into her novel about finding purpose through grief, building unexpected friendships, and how serving others can bring encouragement and healing in our own difficult seasons. In this episode, we talk about: Finding purpose in painful seasons: How grief can open our eyes to opportunities to encourage and serve others. The gift of unexpected friendships: Why relationships across cultures, generations, and life experiences can bring healing and meaningful community. Pursuing God's calling in motherhood: How Johanna wrote her novel with babies and toddlers at home and the incredible ways God provided along the way. Trusting God's faithfulness: Why we don't have to wait for the perfect season to pursue what God has placed on our hearts. If you have an idea tucked away, a dream you've been putting off, or something you feel God nudging you toward but the timing just doesn't seem to make sense... I hope Johanna's story encourages you to keep seeking Him, take the next faithful step, and trust that He knows exactly what season you're in. You're gonna want to press Play now to remember that even in our hardest seasons, God can still use it to grow something beautiful. CONNECT WITH JOHANNA Website: johannavann.com Instagram: @johannarvann Order Where Wilted Flowers Bloom If this conversation encourages you, share it with a friend who could use a reminder of God's faithfulness in her current season. 🤍