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MEET KAT: Kat and I met a few years ago at the 2015 Declare Conference. She was a keynote speaker who blew my mind when she used Strength Finders statistics to prove how unique each of us really is. We’ve been friends ever since, and I’m so excited to announce that her first book releases […]

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MEET ANGIE: Angie is married to Todd Smith, of the Christian group, Selah, and mom to five daughters. In 2008, the Smiths received news that their 4th daughter, Audrey, would not survive, and Angie began blogging as a means of communication with friends and family during those difficult days. Angie is now speaking around the country, and writes books and Bible studies, but the heart of her ministry is the same as it was when her fingers typed the very first words on her blog years ago: Angie greatest passion is to make the Bible feel accessible and relevant and to encourage others in their faith journey. Angie holds a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from Vanderbilt University and is a bestselling author of multiple adult and children’s books. She and Todd (and their house full of daughters) live in Nashville, TN. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Feeling like an imposter Inviting people into your life Not rehearsing talks Love of learning Being in a gap season The business of God Your work is never wasted LINKS: Women of Faith Selah Eat Pray Love Book Angie Smith Author […]

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MEET DENISE: Denise is a Southern California girl who is passionate about helping scripture coming to life. She is married with three kids and spends all her extra time writing and editing for Dayspring and (In)Courage. She is a literary teacher and also the author of three brand new bible studies, The Word Writers Series, […]

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MEET MACY: Macy McKinzie is a Worship Pastor and recording artist from Dallas Texas who recently released her debut EP, “The Onset.” She believes in overcoming fear to live her best story and hopes to inspire others to do the same. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Maison, they have a cat named […]

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MEET ANNA: One of more than fifty children of infamous, polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured abandonment, horrific living conditions, child labor, and sexual grooming. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s also passionate about helping […]

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MEET LISA: Lisa Lloyd is a charismatic speaker and writer, dedicated to helping people break free from the lies convincing us we don’t have a purpose, when in fact God has created us to herald His fame. With open and vulnerable communication, Lisa uses stories and scripture to demonstrate God’s unique plan for each of […]

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MEET SEPTEMBER: September McCarthy is a writer, speaker, popular blogger, ministry creator, wife, and a home school mom to ten beautiful children. She also writes with a compassionate heart for broken lives and shares hope in her words for women in every season of life. In addition, she is now the author of “Why Motherhood […]

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MEET AMY: Amy Ford is the President and Co-Founder of Embrace Grace, a non-profit that inspires and equips the church to love on single and pregnant young women as well as the author of A Bump in Life: True Stories of Hope & Courage during an Unplanned Pregnancy. Embrace Grace works with hundreds of churches across the […]

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MEET JAN: Jan Greenwood is a vibrant teacher with leadership expertise and a prophetic gift. She is a pastor, mentor and leader with a talent for identifying the gifts in others while making the principles of God’s Word practical and approachable.  She is the author of Women at War, and a contributor to two collaborative […]

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MEET CRYSTAL: Crystal Stine is a freelance writer and communications coach who encourages women to pursue holy hustle – a work hard, rest well lifestyle that chases faith instead of fame. She is a Mama to a 5-year-old (and married to her high school sweetheart). Crystal is the author of “Creative Basics: 30 Days to […]

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