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Amanda Anderson

Amanda Anderson is an author, Bible study writer, and speaker living in Southern California with her husband of twenty-three years. She has one teenage daughter her at home, and one who has just gone to college in the Mid West. She speaks at women’s ministries, weekend retreats, mothers groups and Christian Recovery ministries throughout the country. Like her book All My Friends Have Issues and its companion video Bible study, Amanda’s speaking messages focus on discovering freedom through authentic relationships with God and others, releasing perfectionism, seeking spiritual self-awareness, and embracing self care. You can find Amanda’s Bible studies on her website www.amandaandersonwriter.com and on Right Now Media.

Amanda is a passionate quilter, embroidery enthusiast, sustainable gardener, bookworm, beach bum, and flea market junkie. She loves watching English period dramas, going to therapy, and talking to her girlfriends for hours about absolutely everything.

Follow her on Instagram at @amandaandersonwriter

Courtney Devich

Courtney Devich is the author of Mama’s Got Anxiety. She is a mom of littles relying on Jesus and reheated coffee every day (and in that order). Using humor, honesty, and relatability, she writes with a heart for the mom struggling with anxiety or depression. You can find her in the Starbucks line at her local Target, binge-watching TV with her husband, or chasing after her kids at her home in Michigan. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram at @courtneydevichauthor.

Janee Mitchell

Janee Mitchell is from South Carolina. She has been married for almost 10 years to her lovely husband and they have 4 beautiful children 8, 6, 3, and 2. She is the Children’s Church Director at Living Word Christian Church, in South Carolina. She teaches kids of all ages and absolutely loves it. Janee is also the founder of Mommy Its Time which is a community for moms of all stages on their journey of motherhood. She utilizes YouTube and Instagram to encourage and empower moms through biblical affirmations to discover the purpose that God has for their lives. She comes from a big family and now with her own, Janee enjoys it when they are all able to spend time together. She also enjoys sitting outside when the morning is still quiet and meditating on God’s
Word where she finds so much peace, joy, and clarity.

Joanna Hyatt

Joanna Hyatt is a mom of four girls, author, international speaker, and media personality most often dialoguing on the critical issues that intersect faith, culture, politics, and the human spirit. Writer and Host of the “Dilemma Series” for Right Now Media, she podcasts and writes at www.joannahyatt.com, offering encouragement to other women to live their faith in a way that is culturally relevant but biblically rooted.

Kariss Faris

Kariss Farris is an energetic, honest, and fun-loving “girl-next-door” who desires to encourage
other young women to seek Jesus in their journey as wives, mothers, and businesswomen.
Kariss poignantly reflects her thoughts about her faith and day-to-day experiences with
her children, husband, and business through daily devos which can be found on her
blog—karissfarris.com and on Instagram.
Most importantly, Kariss is a dedicated wife to Joshua and mother of (almost) three—Ellie (6),
JT (4), Josie (18 mo) and baby Farris due in July 2022. In her downtime, you’ll find her gathered
together with family at her home in Dallas, TX making messes and memories.

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Amannda Wilkins

Amannda (Manndi) Maphies Wilkins is a mother, wife, and freelance writer. She contributes to several online and written publications, including: Her View from Home, Motherly, Salt + Sparrow, Daily Inspired Life with Karletta Marie, The Christian Journal, Calla Press, Focus on the Family, The Christian Standard, and has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul Believing in Angels (January 2022). Her greatest passion is being a boy mom to her two sons, William (12) and Waylan (9). Her sons never fail to provide daily entertainment, which inspires many of her writings. She also loves to write about everything from being a single mom and dating after divorce to finding love later in life, the devastation of miscarriage, the loss of a loved one, starting over, and dealing with anxiety and mental issues (specifically her personal journey with OCD). Her pieces are lovingly filled with inspiration, encouragement, and always a touch of humor.

“Live a life worthy of writing about.”

Sarah Shoe

Sarah Shoe is learning to love Jesus instead of only following a checklist of Christian rules. She married her junior high crush over twenty years ago. Sarah is passionate about mothers and encouraging them in their high and godly calling, which often includes hard days. She daily lives this high calling as a full-time mom to eight children: ½ dozen boys and two girls! You can find her wiping bottoms, placing Wal-Mart pick-up orders, settling arguments, teaching math, always reading, finding bargains, and making so much food. She encourages herself that there will be no laundry in heaven! Sarah would love for you to join her Instagram friends at hopeforhurtingmoms where she shares her life and what God is teaching her.

Shannon Ashley

Shannon lives in the blue ridge mountain region of Virginia with her husband, three children and goldador. She is a trauma-informed Counselor with a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling. She is currently homeschooling her three kids and working remotely from home. Her husband served as a Pastor for 12 years and together they have counseled and cared for families throughout several challenges and life experiences. Shannon enjoys supporting and encouraging women to love the Lord and others while first knowing they themselves are lavishly loved by the Lord. Her favorite phrase and encouragement is to “Be loved, Beloved” because, after all, it is our name. Her favorite verses are Psalm 23:5-6 and Galatians 2.

Sue Birdseye

Sue Birdseye is an author and communicator who shares the adventures she has on her unexpected journey of single parenting. She went from the typical “picket fence” kind of life to being a single mom to five beautiful children. She has learned what it means to be totally dependent upon the Lord and how beautiful that dependence is. Her change of life circumstances has led to a passionate desire to encourage and bless other moms no matter their life circumstances. She has been active in her community as a foster/adoptive mom and public school teacher. She has also been part of her church’s worship, discipleship, women’s, and children’s ministries. She is an avid book reader, a game night hoster, and an early morning writer. Her book “When Happily Ever After Shatters” is the story of how God stepped into her life and the lives of her children just when everything seemed to be falling apart. She hopes that her writing will encourage, bless, and maybe even make someone smile.

Victoria Archer

Victoria Archer, MS is a scientist turned stay-at-home mom.  Her passion for healing people physically was radically transformed into healing women spiritually.  While homeschooling her four children, she has made it her mission to help fellow mothers encounter Christ during the difficult seasons of raising young children.  She is the author of the devotional, Surviving Your Postpartum Season, founder of Braless.Blog, and a Bible study leader.  When she’s not changing diapers and teaching first-grade math, she’s serving alongside her husband who pastors a group of house churches with the mission to “love one another”.

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Arlene Pellicane

Arlene Pellicane is a prolific author and sought after speaker who shares about marriage, parenting, health, or personal growth, with the goal not only to inspire, but also to provide practical steps on exactly what to do next. She has provided expertise as a guest for The Today Show, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, Family Life Today, The 700 Club, The Better Show, The Hour of Power, Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah, Home Made Simple on TLC and numerous radio programs. Arlene and her husband James have been married since 1999.

Barbara Rainey

Barbara Rainey is the Co-Founder of FamilyLife, the Founder of Ever Thine Home, mother of six and a grandmother to over 20 – she is also a mentor and friend to countless women in the United States and abroad. She is a gifted communicator – and artist – who has created, and continues to create, resources that help parents and children connect and impress on their hearts the truth of God’s word.

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Crystal Paine

Crystal Paine shares her helpful insights and vibrant personality with millions through her website loans-cash.net and social media presence as the Money Saving Mom. As a trusted home economist she also shares through speaking engagements, podcasts and informative videos.  Crystal has authored several books that have helped countless readers become more organized, frugal and enjoy new found financial freedom. Her titles include, 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life, Say Goodbye to Survival Mode, the Choose Love Journal, Choose Gratitude Journal, and Money-Making Mom.  Her belief in earning more, to give more, is an inspiration as she shares her faith, through acceptance and love, in abundance!  She and her husband Jesse have three children and enjoy a simple life, filled with laughter!

Dannah Gresh

Dannah Gresh is a best-selling author and the creator of Secret Keeper Girl and Pure Freedom ministries. Best-known for And the Bride Wore White and Lies Young Women Believe (co-written with Nancy Leigh DeMoss), Dannah is a gifted communicator whose ministry focus is coaching moms to be great connectors to their tween and teen children. She and her husband Bob are left to run a menagerie of animals on a hobby farm since her three young adult children have flown the coop. Her happiest times are when all the chicks are back in the nest.

Darcy Kimmel

Darcy Kimmel has been speaking into the lives of women and couples for decades. She and her husband founded the ministry of Family Matters and their “Grace Based” parenting and marriage materials have strengthened countless family legacies. Her “Love Darcy” series on their website is a mom favorite!

Debbie Taylor Williams

Debbie Taylor Williams is passionate about Jesus and helping others know Him. A sought after national Bible teacher and conference speaker, Debbie is known for her ability to communicate Biblical truth with joy; giving audiences spiritual “take-aways.” Her P.R.A.Y. with Passion Across the Nation Conference, based on her books Pray with Purpose and Prayers of My Heart, is being held in every state, and her 365 DAYS of PRAISE blog leads thousands each day in praise of God. She has authored nine books. When Debbie isn’t writing, speaking, or playing with grandkids, you’ll find her at a kickboxing class or enjoying time with her hubby cooking, hiking, golfing, or fishing. Debbie and her college sweetheart, Keith, who she married in 1975, have two married children and five adorable grandchildren who are being raised to love and follow Christ.

Erin Bishop

Erin Bishop is the Founder and President of Whatever Girls, a ministry based on Philippians 4:8 with a mission to “empower girls, support moms, and inspire dads through resources, products, and community.” Spending time with her family, boating, kayaking, enjoying nature, baking, event planning, and entrepreneurial pursuits are her favorite ways to spend time.

Erin and her husband Roger live in Eastern Washington, and have been married since 2001.

Gina Smith

Gina Smith served alongside her husband at a small Christian college right outside of Washington, DC for almost 20 years, where she caught a passion for speaking into the lives of young adults. Those same young adults are now parents, and they are still listening – and bringing friends! She previously dedicated her days to serving her family, but now that her children are grown she fully enjoys her calling of entering into mentoring relationships with women of all ages in person and on-line. Gina has articles published on several on-line communities and currently serves as Tribe Manager for The MOB Society, an online ministry to parents of boys. Gina has been married to college professor Brian since 1987.

Heather Hawkins

Heather Hawkins is a homeschool mom, dedicated to her family, which includes “trying” to filter the family stories her husband, comedian Tim Hawkins chooses to share with the laughing world. Her kindness and “always help others” attitude is contagious, clearly she is star of the family, shining bright in the universe!

Janel Breitenstein

Janel Breitenstein graduated summa cum laude from John Brown University and began her career with NavPress, where she worked on The Message Bible. She is a mother of four and she and her family served as missionaries to Uganda for five years.  Janel has continued using her gift of writing by serving as a writer and editor and you can read more from her at A Generous Grace.

Jenae

Jenae is a former elementary school teacher who dedicated herself to her children and home life once she became a mom. As the creator of I Can Teach My Child, her heart is to help moms be their child’s first teacher. Her online community serves well the needs of moms who want activities for their children and resources for their parenting and homelife.

Jennifer Degler, Ph.D.

Psychologist, life coach, author, speaker, wife, and mom, Dr. Jennifer Degler is passionate about helping people create healthy, successful relationships. She has traveled extensively sharing her “tips and quips” to strengthen the health of relationships in professional organizations and individual lives. Jennifer’s heart for strengthening marriages, combined with her interest in female sexuality, led her in 2010 to found CWIVES, a ministry to help Christian wives make their sex lives sizzle with unique, fun products, such as the Dare of the Month newsletter. She and her high school sweet heart husband Jeff, have been married since 1987.

Jennifer Dyer

Jennifer Dyer has an M.S. in Communications Disorders, which served her well in her professional career as a speech-language pathologist. Never did she imagine that her education and career were God’s way of preparing her to be a mom to her own daughter with autism. Today, she enjoys reaching out to other families who face similar diagnoses. As a cancer survivor, carpet-cleaning veteran, and originator of the “Messy House Ministry,” Jennifer feels blessed to share joy, peace, and humor with others facing life’s challenges. She and her IT genius husband Brandon have been married since 1998.

Jill Savage

Jill Savage is an author of fourteen books and a speaker who is passionate about encouraging moms and along with her husband speaking into marriages.

She has been featured on Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman magazine, and Family Life Today. Jill and her husband, Mark, have five children, three who are married. They make their home in Normal, Illinois.

Julia DesCarpentrie

Julia DesCarpentrie is passionate about orphan care, adoption and fostering. She has been blessed to live out God’s call on her life in those areas through her work with The CALL (Children of Arkansas Loved for a Lifetime), a foster care church initiative encouraging more Christian families to foster children in need. Julia has been an advocate for the fatherless for 10 years, as both a volunteer and also serving with Hope for Orphans before her work with The CALL. She is also an active volunteer in the community and has served on several community boards. She continues to minister to other mothers and foster/adoptive families through writing and speaking with MomLife Today. Julia is the mom of five children entrusted to her care through birth, adoption and fostering. She and Branden have been married for 16 years.

Karen Loritts

Karen Loritts has served alongside her pastor husband in ministry for over three decades as a teacher, mentor and international speaker. She served as the keynote speaker for the True Woman conferences held by Revive Our Hearts. Karen is a mom to four and a grandmother of 8 who continues to host Grandparent Camp each summer in her home. She is a Founding member of a community outreach program that gives away thousands of dollars each year to those in need who are working towards a better future.

Kay Arthur

Kay Arthur has long been known as “the” Precept Bible teacher and her Precept Inductive Bible study method is used by women the world over, in some 180 countries. She is also the author of over 100 books. Kay continues to travel the world sharing Biblical truth and the importance of personal study of God’s word. Especially exciting for moms to know is that her ministry, Precept International Ministries, teaches Bible study methods to children as well.

Kela Nellums

Kela Nellums has been writing to women about faith, relationships, marriage, and motherhood on her blog, Pursuing What Is Excellent, for over 10 years.  She’s written for popular motherhood and marriage websites and has had numerous eBook articles published. More than that she has spoken into hearts of family, friends and community with her kind, compassionate, wisdom infused guidance and supportive prayer. Kela is the mom of six children, mother-in-law, and grandmother of three and thrives on sharing her tenacious faith, a cup of coffee, and her contagious smile. Kela enjoys the entrepreneurial lifestyle with her husband, Brian and they have been married since 1994.

Kelcie Huffstickler

Since 2010 Kelcie Huffstickler has worked in sexual risk avoidance (abstinence) education for teens and finds joy in helping shape young people’s views about relationships, purity, self-control and building families at the right time, in the right way. Despite feeling overwhelmed by this stage of life, Kelcie is committed to intentional parenting and passing a heritage of faith to her three children. She and her fire fighter husband have been married since 2005.

Kennisha Griffin

Kennisha Hill has shared her gift of writing and publishing with countless soon-to-be authors and helped many publish their first books.  Her quiet countenance and humble wisdom serves as an encouragement to those she has served, including her adorable, and spunky, four little ones.

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Laura Petherbridge

Laura Petherbridge is an international speaker and author of, When ‘I Do’ Becomes ‘I Don’t’, The Smart Stepmom, 101 Tips for The Smart Stepmom, Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul. She has appeared at/on the Billy Graham Center, Family Talk (Dobson), Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman, FamilyLife, Lifeway, and Moody Broadcasting. Laura has been a featured expert on the DivorceCare DVD series implemented in over 60,000 churches worldwide. In addition to the US, she has spoken in South Africa, Australia, and Canada. Laura and Steve live in Atlanta, Ga, and have been married for 35 years. She has two stepsons, daughters-in-law, and grandkids. She may be reached at www.TheSmartStepmom.com

Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams is dedicated to her family, her listeners and her Father. You may recognize the name, because for nearly three decades she has been on Christian radio somewhere, in many different states need 500 dollars today , and nationally on K-LOVE. For a few years she left full-time radio to focus her heart on raising Jon David and Jesse, but recently launched the very successful podcast and syndicated radio show Life With Lisa Williams.

Lori Wildenberg

Mom since 1987 ~ blessed mom of four, mother-in-love to three, Mimi to three

Co-Founder of 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting, Administrator and Leader of Moms Together Facebook Group and Page 

Author: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation, The Messy Life of Parenting: Powerful and Practical Ways to Strengthen Family Connections, Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home, Raising Little Kids with BIG Love, Raising Big Kids with Supernatural Love, Empowered Parents: Putting Faith First.

Helping families build connections that last a lifetime is Lori Wildenberg’s passion. Lori, licensed parent-family educator, parent coach, national speaker, and author of six parenting books leads the popular MOMS Together Facebook page and group. Lori and Tom have 4 adult children with the additional bonus of 3 in-laws and 3 grands. A perfect day in Lori’s world is a hike with Tom, Toby- their goldendoodle, and any combination of family members. Connect with Lori at loriwildenberg.com

Mary Beth Chapman

Mary Beth Chapman is a mother of six, an award winning author and the President of Show Hope, a ministry dedicated to being a voice for the orphan. She is also the wife of award winning recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman. Mary Beth has an amazing gift of putting others at ease, encouraging others to love well and be intentional in their daily lives. To learn more about her heart for the orphan visit Show Hope.

Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker is a tell it like it is physician, whose wisdom and practicality make her bedside manner with parents and kids a lifeline in todays parenting journey. As an intentional mom herself, she has an amazing way of bringing together the best of her medical profession and her life’s journey as a parent and a physician to countless. Best selling author of six books, go to voice on programs such as The Today Show, Dave Ramsey, Fox & Friends, Oprah, NPR, Psychology Today and more. Dr. Meeker is considered the leading authority on parenting, teens and children’s health–for moms, she’s the down to earth friend you’d like to meet for coffee.

Priscilla Shirer

Priscilla Shirer is the mom of three boys, being intentionally trained to be Godly young men by two amazing parents. As a Bible teacher and encourager to countless women she empowers others to walk humbly and boldly as a  fervent, awakened, woman who hears the voice of God. You can learn more about her many books, Bible studies or her personal ministry at Going Beyond Ministries.

Robyn McKelvy

Robyn McKelvy has devoted her life to the care and building up of others. In her home, through the church her husband pastors and through years of one on one mentoring. She is the author of two books and is a sought after speaker at women’s events, marriage events, and homeschool events around the country. Robyn is the mom of seventeen children, seven in heaven and nine amazing souls here on earth who have received her full attention from the time they were born or grafted into her family. She and her husband Ray have been married since 1988 and find joy in serving others.

Sally Lloyd Jones

Sally Lloyd Jones is as delightful to speak with as her words are to read. Her beautiful Jesus Story Book Bible has been read repeatedly by children, teens and adults becoming a favorite of many–with well over one million sold. Her heart in writing the Jesus Story Book Bible was to share with children the adventure, wonder and story of the Bible. Clearly, God is using her heartfelt interpretation for His glory and revelation to those of every age group. Sally has many other beautiful stories you will want to consider for your children, go to Sally Lloyd Jones to learn more about her and her works.

Shaunti Feldhahn

Shaunti Feldhahn is a best selling author and nationally renowned speaker, who has been featured on The Today Show, Fox News, KLOVE radio and many other media outlets.  She has authored several books, but is best known for her breakout book, For Women Only that led to a series of other related titles. Shaunti’s innovative, research-based work with leaders, individuals and groups, is eye opening and life changing. She identifies little changes that make a big difference for everyone. Shaunti places her family as a priority while remaining a sought after thought leader who equips others to find balance in their lives by making smart choices. She and her attorney husband, Jeff, have been married since 1994.

Susan Yates

Susan Yates has written thirteen books and has spoken nationally and internationally on the subject of marriage, parenting and women’s issues for many years. For 11 years she was a regular columnist on parenting for Today’s Christian Woman magazine. Susan is the mother of five and has 21 grandchildren, including a set of quads. She is devoted to sharing her wisdom and experience with moms and wives on her website, Susan Yates, and is selflessly available to those in need.

Tracey Eyster

Tracey Eyster is the Founder and Director of MomLife Today & Mom Camp and is passionate about speaking into the lives of others one on one, or through live events.  Becoming a mom later in life ignited a passion in her on the importance of building a Christ centered legacy in the home. She has logged hours in corporate America, consulting, community volunteering, Christian ministry, interview journalism, mentoring, speaking and writing — while keeping homelife and serving family her priority. “Be intentional. Be relational. Be selfless.” — in a nutshell, that’s her life and message. Hiking, kayaking and hosting others in her home are her funtime pursuits, now that she, and husband Bill, are living the “just us” life again. She and Bill have been married since 1986.

Tricia Goyer

Tricia Goyer has made a career out of writing and using that gift to uplift others. With over 40 books published she enjoys using real life stories to inspire through fiction and non-fiction. Tricia is the mom of six, three grown children and three adopted little ones – that’ll end up being forty years of parenting know how! As a former teen mom she is now dedicated to reaching out to other teen moms. She is a favored speaker at writing events around the country and on her website Tricia Goyer she shares the inspiration behind her prolific writing career.

Wynter Pitts

Wynter Evans Pitts is the founder of For Girls Like You Magazine, a ministry to tween and teen girls, and their parents, that includes print and web resources. Her passion and drive to introduce young girls to Christian values so they can walk passionately and boldly in who God has created them to be, has inspired many.  Wynter went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018, she left behind a loving family fully devoted to Christ. Her husband, Jonathan and four girls are carrying on her legacy through Girls Like You and are becoming leaders of their generation. May the Lord grow mightily Wynter’s legacy. Wynter and Jonathan were married in 2000.