Christian Writing & Speaking (CWS) with Jacqui Wilson

Amy Connell: Our Faith, Our Bodies, and Grace

We are constantly bombarded with messages about how to be healthy, but why does it matter, especially with people of the Christian faith? Amy Connell shares the importance of getting over the cultural expectations of body image and embracing why God wants you to experience health in your body. Once her perspective changed to one of grace concerning her body, she was able to let go of the idol that health had become in her life and now helps others focus on the most important aspect of our health which is having the ability to fulfill our call. Click now to hear her story.

Megan Nilsen: A Higher Calling

After her counselor listened to her sob story, she expected her to hand her a kleenex, pat her on the back, and engage with her feelings of defeat. Instead, the counselor looked at her and said, "Megan, you know that motherhood is not your highest calling." Blinded-sided by the counselor's response, Megan Nilsen could not initially understand what the counselor meant because motherhood was all she was doing. Then, the counselor went on to explain that her truest and highest calling is as a child of God and that she needed to anchor her identity there first.

Sue Corl: Beauty through the Brokenness

Sue Corl's life was riddled with hardship from birth. Born with a severe cleft palate, no nose, upper lip, or upper palate, along with severe breathing issues, her concept of beauty was shaped by hurtful words. For most of her younger life into young adulthood, she felt unwanted and unloved. However, an invitation from her brother to do mission work set her on a path of healing. Now, she travels the world sharing with other women how they are loved by God, introducing them to salvation. Her most poignant work is done through her organization Crown of Beauty International.

Michael Ward: The Sixth Sola

Often, we strive to work out this physical body, but are we working out our spirituality? Michael Ward has developed the sixth sola method to work out his spirituality, to personally experience God through the scriptures on a daily basis. His journey started with meeting someone who had a life-changing experience with God. Upon meeting this individual, he unequivocally knew that what he learned as a child was real. The daily work he does in the scriptures results in a confident transformation leading him to fulfill his calling in service through a mindset of Spiritu Ambulatio.

Michael Jaquith: Next Level Unlocked

When Michael Jaquith heeded God's call to leave his corporate job to become an entrepreneur, he unlocked the next level of his life. Although he grew up in an abusive home, he felt he had overcome the turmoil of his past until he felt he was looking at his father in himself. He was determined not to repeat those behaviors. God heard his plea. Counseling and eventually life coaching allowed him to visualize the man he wanted to become. He took action to better himself. Then, God issued the challenge for him to help others do the same. Now, he is the Catholic Life Coach for men.

Erik Allen: Life Can Turn Around

After his parents' divorce, Erik Allen's life went into a tailspin. His household became a place where abuse regularly occurred. He was rejected and lacked care. During this time, he became involved in drugs, alcohol, and an overall unhealthy lifestyle. Then, one day he received an invitation to attend a church-sponsored college event where the seed of salvation was planted. Eventually, he accepted Jesus as Savior. Now, he is determined to help others overcome as God helped him overcome.

Alex Demczak: Faith Took Me There

His heart was racing. He needed to make a choice. Alex Demczak worked in the corporate world; however, speaking on stage was his dream job. Yet, he had relegated this dream job to a side hustle. Faced with the reality that he could not do it all, he prayed, asking God what he was calling him to do. Within months, he left the corporate world, fully embracing his dream job, and today, he is not only a speaker but also an entrepreneur and a best-selling author.

Kevin Horath: Living a Life Used by God

Have you ever thought about whether the obscure people and animals of the Bible matter? Kevin Horath is showing people that they do. In his Factor Book series, he delves into the lives of those who have uniquely served in God's plan and what lessons we can learn from them. For example, what does the donkey have to do with our lives and learning how to live a life used by God? Kevin tells us, so tune in.

Stephanie Jordan: We Are Bound Without Boundaries

Stephanie Jordan entered marriage without understanding healthy boundaries. In her second marriage, she was forced to take a look at herself and how she contributed to the ongoing boundary violations that occurred in her life. Once she understood her role, she set the necessary boundaries and moved to a more fulfilled life.

Danielle Bernock: Love Heals

No child should grow up feeling unloved, but that was how Danielle Bernock felt. It was only God's relentless pursuit of her that led her to know what it felt like to be loved, wholly and freely. God started filling the broken places with His love, sharing with her how he was there when others perpetuated lies in her life. Now, she is helping others understand that He is there for them also. Join us for this compelling interview.