Rooted Women’s Event

October 16, 6:30pm

Spend an evening with four-time New York Times best-selling author and podcast cohost

Ladies, mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening at our fall Rooted Women’s Event! We are thrilled to welcome Melanie Shankle, bestselling author, along with her daughter, Caroline Shankle, author of the devotional The Lion and the Bear: Facing Your Giants. Together, they will share an empowering and lighthearted conversation on navigating family, friendships, and faith across generations.

The night will include an inspiring message from Melanie, a fun and meaningful Q&A with Melanie and Caroline, and the opportunity to have your copy of Caroline’s new devotional signed. With laughter, honesty, and biblical encouragement, this evening is designed for women of all ages—mothers, daughters, teens, and friends—reminding us of God’s promise in 1 Chronicles 28:20: “Be strong and courageous, and do the work… for the Lord God is with you.”

Meet our Speakers

Melanie Shankle

Melanie Shankle is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, speaker and co-host of The Big Boo podcast.

She is the author of multiple funny, heartwarming memoirs including Nobody’s Cuter Than You, Church of the Small Things and On the Bright Side.

Melanie is a 1993 graduate of Texas A&M. She lives in San Antonio, Texas with her husband, Perry and her daughter, Caroline, is a proud member of the Texas A&M class of 2025.

Melanie’s newest book, Here Be Dragons, was released in February of 2025 and was an instant New York Times bestseller.

Caroline Shankle

I’m an avid reader of fiction and I enjoy a good workout. On fall weekends, you’ll either find me overly invested in a football game or hunting in South Texas at the ranch.

Most of all, I’m a girl in her twenties, still figuring out where life is going by taking one small step of faith at a time. I’ve had my highs and lows, and my hope is that God uses me to encourage those around me as they go through the good and the bad moments of life.