Linda Evans Shepherd
Speaker & Best-Selling Author on Prayer
Linda Evans Shepherd is a renowned speaker, multiple award-winning author of 39 books, and a leader in empowering women through faith, prayer, and leadership. As CEO of Right to the Heart Ministries and founder of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA)—a network of 1,000 Christian women authors and speakers—Linda mentors women to live purposefully, share their stories, and impact the world with God’s love. Learn more about AWSA at AWSA.com.
Linda also serves as the publisher of Leading Hearts magazine, a multiple award-winning publication that equips women with inspiration and practical tools for faith and ministry. Visit LeadingHearts.com to explore this EPA-recognized resource. A former TV host, Linda now shares compelling stories and prayer insights on her YouTube series, The Prayer Investigator.
Her upcoming release, Praying God’s Word for Women: Scripture-Powered Prayers to Bring Peace to Your Anxious Heart (2025), continues her mission of helping readers draw closer to God through prayer. Linda’s other bestselling works include Praying Through Hard Times, which offers hope and encouragement to those walking through life’s challenges.
Linda is also the creator of The Happy Purple Puppy, a children’s series designed to teach young audiences about love, kindness, and faith through engaging stories and timeless values. Set in the whimsical town of Wagville, the show introduces children to heartwarming adventures with Happy and his friends, inspiring families to live lives of compassion and joy. Linda is actively working to bring this animated show to syndication to reach children and families worldwide. Learn more at HappyPurplePuppy.com. With her dynamic speaking, engaging storytelling, and heart for prayer, Linda inspires audiences worldwide.