By Linda Evans Shepherd
Welcome to this special NRB edition of Leading Hearts magazine.
As we gather with Christian communicators from around the world, I’m reminded of the extraordinary power of story.
Revelation 12:11 tells us that “they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (NKJV).
Testimony is heaven’s strategy—
God’s way of magnifying His goodness through transformed lives. As the leader of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, I have the privilege of guiding more than 1,300 women authors, speakers, podcasters, and media creators—each carrying a remarkable testimony of God’s faithfulness.
Many of those stories fill this magazine.
Some speak of miracles, others of restored hope, renewed purpose, or the gentle ways God meets us where we are. Together, these voices form a powerful witness to a world hungry for truth.
My own journey has been shaped by testimony. I watched God pull my daughter out of a long coma—an experience that showed me our stories are not incidental; they are divine appointments meant to encourage someone else.
As you explore this NRB issue, I pray these stories inspire you and spark connections.
If you’re looking for compelling guests for your media platform, you’ll find a list of AWSA members available for interviews on the back page. (See issue below)
With joy and expectancy,
— Linda
