Summer Gem-Tessa Afshar: Anchor Your Soul and Quiet Your Heart
Have you ever felt trapped by anxiety or overwhelmed by fear? You're not alone—and neither was bestselling biblical fiction author Tessa Afshar.
In this Gem from the Archives from our Summer Reading Series, Tessa shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in a nominally Muslim family in the Middle East to discovering Jesus in her twenties. She opens up about her years-long battle with anxiety, the transforming power of God's love, and how learning to trust Him brought lasting peace.
Whether you're navigating anxious thoughts, longing to grow closer to God, or simply looking for an inspiring conversation with one of today's most beloved biblical fiction authors, this episode offers timeless encouragement and hope.
Since this conversation first aired, Tessa has continued captivating readers with several new novels, including her acclaimed Queen Esther's Court series featuring The Queen's Cook and The Royal Artisan. Her newest novel, The Palace Spy, releases this November.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Tessa's remarkable journey to faith in Jesus
How God met her in the midst of anxiety and fear
The inspiration behind writing biblical fiction
Tessa Afshar is an award-winning author whose novels have appeared on the Publishers Weekly and CBA bestseller lists and have been translated into 12 languages. She is the recipient of the ECPA Bronze Milestone Award, Christy Award, INSPY Award, and ECPA Christian Book Award for her Bible study, The Way Home. Tessa earned her Master of Divinity from Yale University and lives with her husband, where she enjoys experimenting with biblical recipes and attempting to keep her garden alive.
Connect with Tessa: https://tessaafshar.com/
Because God has placed something precious in every woman's heart.
