A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share Dr. Juli Slattery with you—a respected author, psychologist, and teacher with a deep passion for helping people understand God’s truth about intimacy and relationships. Juli speaks with wisdom and grace about topics many find difficult to discuss, yet she always points us back to the healing and wholeness found in Christ. Her words remind us that when we invite God into every area of our lives—including our deepest struggles—He meets us with truth, redemption, and lasting peace.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share Amber Albee Swenson with you—an author, podcaster, and woman of unwavering faith. Amber has walked through seasons of pain, uncertainty, and surrender, yet she has seen God’s faithfulness woven through it all. In her writing, she invites us to let go of worry, trust God’s provision, and find confidence in Christ alone. Her words remind us that while life can feel overwhelming, God’s peace truly does guard our hearts and minds when we rest in Him.

There are seasons in life when the ground under our feet seems to give way. Maybe it's a door you expected to open that remains shut. Maybe it’s a dream delayed. Or a promise only partially fulfilled. The emotional terrain is unfamiliar: fear, doubt, frustration, even despair. But in that uncertain soil, God is still at work—planting seeds of faith, stretching our trust, teaching us to lean in.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share D’Lytha Myers with you—a gifted writer, creative, and woman of deep faith. D’Lytha and her husband have walked a unique journey of trusting God through seasons of sacrifice, creativity, and calling. In her story, she invites us to consider what it means to surrender our comforts for the sake of God’s greater purpose—especially in the sacred work of raising our children. Her words remind us that while sacrifice is never easy, it often leads to our greatest joy.

Have you found yourself slipping out of the habit of going to church? Maybe it started slowly—you missed a Sunday because of travel, then another because of sickness, and then another because the calendar was simply too full. Or maybe you’ve been carrying wounds from something that happened in church, and the thought of returning feels heavy. Perhaps, after the upheaval of the pandemic, you never quite found your way back into the rhythm of Sunday mornings.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share Natalie Runion with you—a pastor, author, and founder of Raised to Stay, a ministry that encourages weary and wounded leaders to remain faithful to their calling. Natalie’s newest book, I Don’t Even Like Women, is a powerful and vulnerable exploration of female relationships in the church, filled with honesty, humor, and hope. Through her story, Natalie reminds us that even in seasons of disappointment, God is faithful to heal our hearts, redeem our relationships, and invite us into deeper community with one another.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is introducing you to voices that inspire us to love Jesus more deeply. Today, I’m honored to share Jenny Randle with you—an Emmy® award-winning creative, ordained minister, and author whose newest book, The Promised Presence, is a Bible study through Luke and Acts on the power of the Holy Spirit. Jenny’s journey has taken her from Hollywood video editing to ministry leadership, where she now equips believers to experience the Spirit’s presence, power, and purpose. Her story reminds us that God not only redeems our past but empowers us to live with joy and strength today.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and point us back to the heart of God. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Carole Leathem—speaker, author of Are You Ready to Find Joy when Life Get’s Messy?, and a woman whose story radiates hope and authenticity. With raw honesty and contagious faith, Carole shares her journey of navigating mental illness in her family, discovering God’s presence in unexpected places, and learning to embrace joy even in life’s messiest seasons. Her testimony reminds us that we serve a God who meets us in the middle of our struggles and transforms them into opportunities for deeper trust and abiding joy.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and point us back to the heart of God. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Kristen Strong—author of Desperate Woman Seeks Friends, a heartfelt and hope-filled guide for building meaningful connections in a lonely world. A gifted storyteller and encourager, Kristen draws from her own life to remind us that friendship is both a gift and a calling. With grace, warmth, and authenticity, she points us to the Friend who will never leave us, and inspires us to cultivate relationships that reflect His love in tangible, lasting ways.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and point us back to the heart of God. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Brooke Kehl—the Marketing Director for Eastern European Mission (EEM), a storyteller, speaker, and advocate for the life‑transforming power of God’s Word. With sincere humility and unwavering faith, Brooke reminds us that every testimony has redemptive potential, and every encounter with Scripture is a seed of hope. Her journey inspires us to value the narrative of others, to trust in God’s faithfulness, and to see how God’s Word can spark transformation even in the most unexpected places.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and point us back to the heart of God. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Noelle Borgia—a worship leader, speaker, and courageous survivor whose story is marked by healing, redemption, and powerful hope. With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Noelle reminds us that God is faithful in the darkest valleys, and that His truth always has the final word. Her journey will inspire you to walk in your God-given identity and to trust His love—even in the midst of brokenness.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and awaken purpose. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Michelle Ule—an author and historian who brings faith-filled stories from the past to life. Through her writing, Michelle reminds us that God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways. Her reflections on legacy, obedience, and joy will inspire you to live your faith with purpose and hope.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that stir the soul and awaken purpose with wisdom, grace, and unwavering faith. Today, I’m honored to introduce you to Mary Marantz—an acclaimed author, speaker, and storyteller whose words reach deep into the heart. Mary carries a unique anointing to speak truth with tenderness, inviting women to trade striving for stillness and shame for grace. Whether she’s writing bestselling books, sharing her story of redemption from a West Virginia trailer to Yale Law, or reminding us that we are already enough in Christ, Mary’s message is clear: your story matters, and God is not finished with you yet. Her life is a beautiful testimony of transformation, and her voice will encourage you to step into your God-given identity with quiet strength and bold hope.

A Note from Carol: One of the greatest joys of my ministry is sharing voices that ignite faith and courage with unmistakable passion and purpose. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to Rachel Faulkner Brown—a powerful communicator, author, and woman of fearless conviction. Rachel carries a mantle of revival, calling women to live with boldness, freedom, and deep surrender to the Holy Spirit. Whether she’s ministering to widows, mentoring leaders, or rallying believers to pray with power, Rachel’s message is clear: God still heals, restores, and calls His daughters to rise. Her life is a testimony of beauty from ashes, and her voice will awaken something fresh in your walk with Jesus.