Monthly Archives: September 2022

fierce wholeness

Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma Will be Free to Download Tomorrow (9/30/22)

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—September 29, 2022 – Robin Meade is proud to present the relaunch and new audio launch of her popular book, Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma

Robin wrote Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma for adults who have experienced an emotionally abusive childhood and are ready to heal.

Robin’s story—in all its raw but authentic transparency—unpacks her childhood emotional abuse and her struggle to repair the damage. Exploring the biblical response to healing from childhood trauma, Robin answers questions of how to trust God in the hard times, how to find wholeness in Christ, and how to become an emotionally healthy woman [or man]. For those recovering from childhood trauma, or walking with those who are, Fierce Wholeness will comfort, guide, and help you begin to place your emotions, faith, and life in a healing relationship with Christ.

Robin Meade’s Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days starting on September 30, 2022. Click here to download. Fierce Wholeness is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Lavinia Smith
5 Stars

Beautiful testimony of God’s power

“This was a story I wanted to read continuously. The story was engaging and thought provoking. This is told so boldly and unapologetically. I read it with audio. Her voice added a true joy. God didn’t waste one hurt in her life.”

Emelson
5 Stars

A Valuable—Encouraging—Resource for Recovering From Trauma
“Author Robin Meade has provided a valuable resource for those recovering from trauma. She weaves personal experience, biblical truth and practical application into this one volume. I highly recommend it!”

For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Robin Meade at 708-846-8844 or email robin@robinmeadeauthor.com.

Robin Meade grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but now she walks with God in the beautiful suburbs of Chicago. For nearly five years she has led and taught as part of the women’s ministry team at New Life Brookfield Church. She loves her dog and great food, but mostly she loves Jesus. She strives to glorify God while encouraging people to experience God’s restorative healing.

 

never alone

Never Alone An Amazon Best Selling Book Free for One More Day

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—September 28, 2022

Karen Gruden presents her newest book, Never Alone: A Journey of Healing through the Power of God

Karen wrote Never Alone to offer encouragement, hope, and healing to readers who’ve experienced deep grief.

Karen Gruden’s Christian spiritual growth started in the most unexpected and startling way—with the tragic and sudden death of her twenty-one-year-old daughter, Taylor. The loss of her daughter ushered in a long period of darkness for the grieving mother. In this story grieving the loss of a child, years of deep grief and constant pain left Karen certain she was doomed to perpetual hopelessness. But to Karen’s surprise, her shattered heart became a starting point for a new journey with God, beautifully healing and sustaining her. Never Alone chronicles Karen Gruden’s transformation from brokenness to wholeness—from believer to fully devoted follower of Jesus. No longer defined by tragedy, Karen shares her emotional and inspiring story of grieving loss and healing, emerging on the other side of grief with strength, purpose, and joy.

Karen Gruden’s Never Alone will be free and available for download on Amazon through September 28, 2022. Click here to view. Here’s what just a couple of readers have said:

Caroline Wiltfang:

“I started it and literally could not put it down!! It’s so good! Thank you Karen for sharing your life through your book.”

Amazon Customer:

:The author has drawn me into her story of unimaginable pain. As a mother of two daughters myself I have had times of fear wondering how I would navigate a loss as hers. She has given me a chance to look at the depth of God’s love, grace and mercy in the valleys of life that we can apply to all of us.”

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Karen Gruden at 630-890-3737 or kgruden@comcast.net.

About the Author
Karen Gruden is an author and a talented graphic designer, spending more than twenty-five years in the graphics industry. With a bachelor of fine arts from Bradley University, she has illustrated books, greeting cards, CD covers, logos, and magazines. Her background includes both freelance and corporate work and spans various roles, including production manager, art director, designer, editor, and proofreader. Karen has two children, one of whom lives in heaven with the Lord. Her son is married and lives close by. She has three grandchildren. Karen and her husband, Jim, reside in the Chicago area.

Suggested Interview Questions

Tell us a little about your daughter—some of your memories of her and what you miss most about her.

As you wrote this book what was the process like as you had to relive those dark times following Taylor’s death, but also the ways you experienced God’s grace?

You said that through the tragedy of losing your daughter, God transformed you from being a believer into becoming a fully-devoted follower of Christ. Tell us a little about your faith journey and how you describe the difference in believing and being fully devoted to Christ.

What advice would you give to someone wading through the darkest moments of loss and grief? How do they begin the journey of healing and can they ever fully recover and have a life of happiness and joy?

You went through years of grieving. What was the turning point that began moving you from grief to healing?

Grief looks different for everybody. You said your grief was excessive and even self-destructive. How would you identify self-destructive grief, and what made you recognize that your grief had passed the point of being a natural outcome of your loss?

Even while you were in your deepest pain, you said you were aware of God and that he was a lifeline for you. How did he eventually become more than just a presence and a lifeline to you?

You write that knowing more about God’s love and faithfulness was essential for your healing process to begin. What did you learn about His love and faithfulness?

 

Camouflage Christmas

DeeDee Lake, the Connection Expert, launches 7-book romance series to highlight the realities of the military lifestyle and love.

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – ST. JOSPEH, MO (Sept. 22, 2022) CrossRiver Media Group announces its biggest project to date, a 7-book military romance series that highlights to the patriot in all of us the realities of the military lifestyle and love. The series is co-authored by DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz.

The Rules of Engagement Military Romance books will begin their release November 1 with a Christmas novella titled Operation: Camouflage Christmas. Subsequent books in the series will release approximately every 4 months.

Life in the military is a world all its own that those outside it, aka civilians, can’t fully grasp. Yet the needs, wants, and desires of those in the military relate to us all. “DeeDee Lake and Susan M. Baganz have given us an engaging story of love, trust, and faith within a military context that connects us with the themes of determination, fear, hope, and dreams as these concerns resonant within us all. A text that stands alone well by itself but has planted a seed of anticipation for the rest of the series,” says V/R, CH (MAJ) Corey R. Arnold, Fort Carson, Colorado, Family Life Chaplain.

Operation: Christmas Camouflage (ISBN: 978-1-936501-70-0, $7.99) is the story of military brats, now Army officer candidates, Brooke Cooper-Sanchez and Bernard Travis who haven’t seen each other since high school. Bernard is determined to win Brooke’s heart, but how can love blossom when dating is forbidden? Operation: Christmas Camouflage will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good romance. The book will be available at CrossRiverMedia.com, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other book retailers.

“I could not put this book down. I immediately fell in love with the characters. This hopeful romance is perfect for a hopeless romantic like me. If you love Christmas Hallmark movies, you will love this book,” says Carolyn Dale Newell, Christian speaker, and author of Faith That Walks on Water.

Lake, a long-time resident of Fountain, Colorado, grew up as a Navy brat, mostly in Spain, married an Army helicopter pilot, lived in over fifty houses, and still loves to move her furniture several times a year. Her military life prepared her to love people, expect the best, respect authority and other cultures, and always be inclusive. Her passion is to guide individuals on how to experience extraordinary relationships.

To learn more about DeeDee Lake, visit DeeDeeLake.com.

To learn more about Operation: Camouflage Christmas and CrossRiver Media Group, visit crossrivermedia.com.

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never alone

Never Alone: A Journey of Healing through the Power of God Maintains Top 10 Ranking for E-Book Downloads

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—September 26, 2022 – Karen Gruden presents her newest book, Never Alone: A Journey of Healing through the Power of God

Karen wrote Never Alone to offer encouragement, hope, and healing to readers who’ve experienced deep grief.

Karen Gruden’s Christian spiritual growth started in the most unexpected and startling way—with the tragic and sudden death of her twenty-one-year-old daughter, Taylor. The loss of her daughter ushered in a long period of darkness for the grieving mother. In this story of Christian death and grief, years of deep grief and constant pain left Karen certain she was doomed to perpetual hopelessness. But to Karen’s surprise, her shattered heart became a starting point for a new journey with God, beautifully healing and sustaining her. Never Alone chronicles Karen Gruden’s transformation from brokenness to wholeness—from believer to fully devoted follower of Jesus. No longer defined by tragedy, Karen shares her emotional and inspiring story of personal growth and Christianity, emerging on the other side of grief with strength, purpose, and joy.

Karen Gruden’s Never Alone will be free and available for download on Amazon through September 28, 2022. Click here to view. Never Alone has an overall 4.8 rating by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what just a couple of the reviewers have said:

Adrianne Smith
5 Stars

A heartfelt look at the author’s journey through grief and healing

Captivating read from the very first page on the process and journey of grief and healing.

Kindle Customer
5 Stars

Life is meant to be lived and this book shows that death need not be an ending. Anyone seeking to believe, to be comforted or just wanting to wrapped in the voice of God can treasure this writing.

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Karen Gruden at 630-890-3737 or kgruden@comcast.net.

About the Author

Karen Gruden is an author and a talented graphic designer, spending more than twenty-five years in the graphics industry. With a bachelor of fine arts from Bradley University, she has illustrated books, greeting cards, CD covers, logos, and magazines. Her background includes both freelance and corporate work and spans various roles, including production manager, art director, designer, editor, and proofreader. Karen has two children, one of whom lives in heaven with the Lord. Her son is married and lives close by. She has three grandchildren. Karen and her husband, Jim, reside in the Chicago area.

Suggested Interview Questions

Tell us a little about your daughter—some of your memories of her and what you miss most about her.

As you wrote this book what was the process like as you had to relive those dark times following Taylor’s death, but also the ways you experienced God’s grace?

You said that through the tragedy of losing your daughter, God transformed you from being a believer into becoming a fully-devoted follower of Christ. Tell us a little about your faith journey and how you describe the difference in believing and being fully devoted to Christ.

What advice would you give to someone wading through the darkest moments of loss and grief? How do they begin the journey of healing and can they ever fully recover and have a life of happiness and joy?

You went through years of grieving. What was the turning point that began moving you from grief to healing?

Grief looks different for everybody. You said your grief was excessive and even self-destructive. How would you identify self-destructive grief, and what made you recognize that your grief had passed the point of being a natural outcome of your loss?

Even while you were in your deepest pain, you said you were aware of God and that he was a lifeline for you. How did he eventually become more than just a presence and a lifeline to you?

You write that knowing more about God’s love and faithfulness was essential for your healing process to begin. What did you learn about His love and faithfulness?

 

ignite the dynamite

Inspirational book helps believers release the dynamic power of God in their lives as the Australian author, pastor, and global speaker applies scriptural principles

FAITH NEWS SERVICEIgnite The Dynamite – the inspirational book by Australian author, pastor, global speaker, and musician Daniel Hagen – has topped Amazon Australia’s Christian ministry best seller list.

The 206-page book unpacks how everyday believers can activate their faith to ignite the dynamic power of God in their lives.

“We’re not living a natural life; we’re living a supernatural life,” Hagen says. “We’ve been born again and now have this supernatural substance that dwells within us. It’s the power that we received when the Holy Spirit came upon us.”

Ignite The Dynamite takes readers through Daniel Hagen’s personal journey from salvation to global speaker.

The part-memoir, part-manual delves into Scripture helping guide believers to a greater depth in their lives and ministries.

Daniel writes with conviction and authority having led street-evangelism teams, becoming a church planter overseeing several Fire Church ministries throughout Queensland and Victoria, plus being a director of Awakening Australia.

It’s a word in season from the heart of God for the hour we’re living in today.

MEDIA INFORMATION
Ignite The Dynamite is available in hardcopy from danielhagenministries.com and Amazon, plus digitally from key online retailers including Amazon, Apple iBooks, and Google.

Audiobook – read by Daniel Hagen – is available on Audible and other platforms from September.

INTERVIEWS
Daniel Hagen is available for interviews.

To arrange an interview, contact Wes Jay, Woodlands Media
Email: wes@woodlandsmedia.com
Phone: 0418 299 152

never alone

Never Alone: A Journey of Healing through the Power of God Will be Free to Download Tomorrow (9/24/22)

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—September 23, 2022Karen Gruden is pleased to present her newest book, Never Alone: A Journey of Healing through the Power of God

Karen wrote Never Alone to offer encouragement, hope, and healing to readers who’ve experienced deep grief.

Karen Gruden’s Christian spiritual growth started in the most unexpected and startling way—with the tragic and sudden death of her twenty-one-year-old daughter, Taylor. The loss of her daughter ushered in a long period of darkness for the grieving mother. In this story of Christian death and grief, years of deep grief and constant pain left Karen certain she was doomed to perpetual hopelessness. But to Karen’s surprise, her shattered heart became a starting point for a new journey with God, beautifully healing and sustaining her. Never Alone chronicles Karen Gruden’s transformation from brokenness to wholeness—from believer to fully devoted follower of Jesus. No longer defined by tragedy, Karen shares her emotional and inspiring story of personal growth and Christianity, emerging on the other side of grief with strength, purpose, and joy.

Karen Gruden’s Never Alone will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days (9/24/2022-9/28/2022). Click here to view. Never Alone has an overall 4.8 rating by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what just a couple of the reviewers have said: 

Susan Clark
Verified Purchase

“Beautifully written testimony of a mother’s grief and her journey of healing. Grief is such an individual emotion and we all have to navigate it as best we can. I understood her desire to not let it devour her. While you may not share her faith, I think you will recognize the feelings and thoughts that come with such raw grief.”

Dawn E. Whitmore
Verified Purchase

“A family friend is walking through the death of her Mom, I already shared something with her from this book. The person said, “I needed that today.”

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Karen Gruden at 630-890-3737 or kgruden@comcast.net.

About the Author

Karen Gruden is an author and a talented graphic designer, spending more than twenty-five years in the graphics industry. With a bachelor of fine arts from Bradley University, she has illustrated books, greeting cards, CD covers, logos, and magazines. Her background includes both freelance and corporate work and spans various roles, including production manager, art director, designer, editor, and proofreader. Karen has two children, one of whom lives in heaven with the Lord. Her son is married and lives close by. She has three grandchildren. Karen and her husband, Jim, reside in the Chicago area.

Suggested Interview Questions

Tell us a little about your daughter—some of your memories of her and what you miss most about her.

As you wrote this book what was the process like as you had to relive those dark times following Taylor’s death, but also the ways you experienced God’s grace?

You said that through the tragedy of losing your daughter, God transformed you from being a believer into becoming a fully-devoted follower of Christ. Tell us a little about your faith journey and how you describe the difference in believing and being fully devoted to Christ.

What advice would you give to someone wading through the darkest moments of loss and grief? How do they begin the journey of healing and can they ever fully recover and have a life of happiness and joy?

You went through years of grieving. What was the turning point that began moving you from grief to healing?

Grief looks different for everybody. You said your grief was excessive and even self-destructive. How would you identify self-destructive grief, and what made you recognize that your grief had passed the point of being a natural outcome of your loss?

Even while you were in your deepest pain, you said you were aware of God and that he was a lifeline for you. How did he eventually become more than just a presence and a lifeline to you?

You write that knowing more about God’s love and faithfulness was essential for your healing process to begin. What did you learn about His love and faithfulness?

 

 

 

megavoice

Prepare For Disasters Like Hurricane Fiona with the New Solar-Powered MegaVoice LifeLight

FAITH NEWS SERVICEJacksonville, Florida: Hurricane Fiona has left over 1.4 million Puerto Ricans without power. MegaVoice is immediately responding to help people remain in touch with vital news sources by releasing the LifeLight, a solar-powered lantern with a built-in audio Bible player and radio. With this release, MegaVoice is forging a path for ministries, humanitarian organizations, and laypeople to help the victims whose lives are devastated by natural disasters like Hurricane Fiona.

The rugged LifeLight is a solar-powered lantern designed to create a sense of safety and security in any setting. As a combination lantern, audio Bible player, AM/FM radio, and speaker system with accompanying FM headset transmitter and clock, it is a necessity not only for disaster preparedness but also house church congregations, summer camp workers, and missionaries in the most remote areas.

“The LifeLight provides much-needed light as well as life-giving messages, available in thousands of languages and dialects,” said Charles Cibene, MegaVoice CEO. “You can also load your ministry’s content via the microSD card slot.” The lantern has three different light functions, each with three different levels of brightness for different contexts. Use it as a lantern to fill a room or tent with light, take it on the go as a powerful flashlight, or use it as a discreet personal reading light.

To find out more about LifeLight or learn how you can help, please visit megavoice.com and megavoiceinternational.org or call (850) 293-9307.

MegaVoice is a global technology and content ministry with a single purpose: equipping their Partners to fulfill the Great Commission so all people can engage with the Word of God in their own language. Over 30 years ago, the founders of MegaVoice developed the world’s first solar-powered, digital audio Bible. Since then, through innovation and partnership, MegaVoice has continually improved and diversified its devices and curated one of the world’s largest audio scripture libraries in thousands of languages. MegaVoice partners with Samaritan’s Purse, InTouch Ministries, Voice of the Martyrs, Cru, and Bible Societies around the world.

Darrel Templeton, Chief Partnership Officer, and Charles Cibene, CEO, are available for interview upon request. Please call (850) 293-9307 or email baranda@megavoice.com for further information.

walking with the healer

New Redemption Press release shows how Jesus miraculously heals

FAITH NEWS SERVICEPossibly the number one life-changing illness that affects us the most, cancer debilitates physical and mental health beyond the cancer itself.*

When Rebecca Gilham found out that her husband, Rick, had cancer, she determined to trust God and discovered many earthly ways Jesus showed them love and support. As they trudged prayerfully on their journey, the cancer grew into a rare, aggressive form of lymphoma. Rick’s chances for survival were in the single digits.

Rebecca says, “I could see that Rick’s body was failing day by day and knew this was not something God did to us.”

A December challenge to read a chapter a day in the book of Luke sent her on a trek through Scripture, where she began to see how Jesus healed. Those He touched, the paralytic man, the blind man, and the woman with the issue of blood received full healing power. Why can’t Jesus do the same for Rick? Rebecca asked herself.

Walking With the Healer: Finding Hope and Encouragement Through the Shadow of Death is a powerful and gentle memoir of one couple’s intense journey through cancer and how a wife’s devoted prayers sought miraculous healing. Readers will be encouraged with biblical passages of Jesus’s healings, providing them strength to find healing in their own lives, perhaps in ways they might not expect.

https://redemption-press.com/product/walking-with-the-healer-finding-hope-and-encouragement-through-the-valley-of-the-shadow-of-death/

*https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/emotional-Amood-changes.html

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rebecca Gilham and her husband, Rick, have been married over thirty years. Together they have experienced Jesus through hardship and happiness. Rebecca enjoys teaching music and is a school chaplain. She is a certified minister with the Assemblies of God and leads a weekly Bible study for women. She and her husband live in Chehalis, Washington, love to watch old TV shows and movies, and appreciate quality time with family.

For review copies and media interviews, contact Rebecca Gilham at rebeccagilham.author@gmail.com.

Facebook Page: Rebecca Gilham – author

Instagram: @rebeccagilham.author

 

dare 2 share

Setting the stage for a second wave of Gospel Conversations across the U.S.

On November 12, Dare 2 Share LIVE Will Empower Teens and Youth Leaders from Coast to Coast to Boldly Engage Local Communities in Spiritual Conversations

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Arvada, CO— Following up the continued success of Dare 2 Share LIVE, national non-profit organization, Dare 2 Share, is preparing to inspire and unleash thousands of teenagers this fall into even more communities to serve and to share the good news of Jesus.

At the event last year, over 1300 churches signed up to participate. This year, on November 12, Dare 2 Share LIVE will be broadcast from Denver, Colorado and streamed for free to churches nationwide. This event will include speakers Greg Stier, Jerrod Gunter, and Zane Black. Artists Red Rocks Worship, Lo the Poet and DJ Bobbito the Chef will also add their talents to the stage. Greg Stier, Founder of Dare 2 Share stated, “With skyrocketing statistics of teen depression, anxiety and suicide, I believe we must do something radical to change the spiritual trajectory of this current generation of teenagers. Only the good news of Jesus can set them free from all they’re going through!

That’s what Dare 2 Share LIVE is all about. It’s reaching a generation with the hope of Jesus and then mobilizing them to reach their peers until every teen, everywhere, has every last chance to put their faith in Jesus. On November 12, teens around the country will be mobilized simultaneously to reach their peers with the hope that only Jesus can bring. Through powerful worship, inspirational talks, hands-on training and cutting-edge technology, teenagers will be unleashed to serve their communities and share their faith. Now more than ever, with violence and desperation rampant, students are stepping out with the message of life, serving and bringing the Gospel to make a difference because the Gospel changes everything.”

Over the past 30 years, Dare 2 Share has inspired and equipped over 1 million Christian teenagers and youth leaders to engage in spiritual conversations through conferences, training curriculum and resources. In this one-day event, Dare 2 Share LIVE is seeking to engage thousands more students and youth leaders to initiate Gospel conversations across the nation.

A teen-led evangelism movement, Dare 2 Share LIVE is a livestream training event designed to inspire students with the mission Jesus gave His people, to reach their generation for Christ. Utilizing technology that students are accustomed to, the event is structured to inspire teens as they are trained to relationally share Christ, and then empower them to reach out to both their local communities and their social networks.

“This event is designed to combine local community impact with the energy of a national evangelism training conference,” explains Debbie Bresina, President of Dare 2 Share. “Over the years we have seen thousands of students have tens of thousands of Gospel conversations. Christ is on the move in the teens of the world today. On November 12, we will see a wave of students unleashed and empowered to engage their circles of influence with the Gospel of Jesus.”

About Dare 2 Share

Founded in 1991, Dare 2 Share’s mission to Energize the Church to Mobilize youth to Gospelize their world, has led them to train and provide resources to hundreds of thousands of students and youth leaders. The focus on relational evangelism training has made Dare 2 Share the go-to teen evangelism training resource for youth leaders and churches globally who

want a Gospel Advancing Ministry that accelerates the spiritual growth of their teens and impacts their communities with the good news of Jesus Christ.

For more information on Dare 2 Share Live, visit dare2share.org/events/live For more information on the organization of Dare 2 Share, visit dare2share.org

For press inquiries and interview requests, please contact Emma Schenkel, emmaschenkel@dare2share.org

arise and climb the mountain

Arise, and Climb the Mountain: When God Doesn’t Move the Mountains, He Gives You Faith to Climb Them Maintains is Free for Download One More Day

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Saturday, September 17, 2022

Sharon Eleanor Todd’s book, Arise, and Climb the Mountain: When God Doesn’t Move the Mountains, He Gives You Faith to Climb Them, maintains best seller status

Sharon wrote Arise, and Climb the Mountain to encourage and equip readers on their faith journeys with powerful and transformational biblical truths.

Arise, and Climb the Mountain is a guide to healing as Sharon takes you on her inspirational faith journey of discovering renewed hope and purpose. With the beautiful Adirondacks as a backdrop, Sharon recounts God’s love and faithfulness on her trek through emotional and spiritual healing after life betrayals. Be encouraged and equipped to conquer your own mountains with powerful biblical truths and the Holy Spirit as your guide.

Arise, and Climb the Mountain is free and available for download on Amazon through Saturday, September 17, 2022. Click here to download. Arise, and Climb the Mountain is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

C.M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderfully written book full of biblical encouragement!

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022

“This book is full of encouragement for anyone wanting to grow in their faith in the midst of their own trials and struggles. Sharon’s vulnerability and honesty are so refreshing! Sharon shares beautiful, biblical wisdom for growing your faith, in whatever circumstances you are in, as you persevere through all of life’s challenges. You will be so encouraged- an absolutely wonderful read that I will continue to re-read many times I am sure!”

Rebecca Kriner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring book for all!

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2022

“Arise and club the Mountain is a powerful look at being broken and hurt and how God uses every single thing for his glory! This book made me feel like I was on a hike at one of the most beautiful places in the northeast. It makes you take a deep look into your own personal hiking journey as you grow closer to God! I can’t recommend it enough!”

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Sharon Eleanor Todd at 518.481.0677 or Set4adk@gmail.com.

About the Author
Sharon Eleanor Todd resides in Connecticut and spends her summers in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, where she enjoys quiet early morning hours on the dock with her Bible and a cup of coffee. She is an avid hiker and an Adirondack Park enthusiast. Sharon is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Christ. Her ministry has taken place in hospitals, universities, urban churches, short-term missions, zoom meetings, and on hiking trails. She has been writing for over twenty years.

Suggested Interview Questions

The Adirondack Mountains are special to you. Tell me a little about how the Adirondacks became such a special place to you and what role they played in your healing.

Even though you were a Christian before you found yourself in a personal storm, your faith grew exponentially as you matured in your relationship with Christ and as He helped you overcome various trials and life transitions. Tell me a little about your faith journey through the years.

Divorce ranks as life’s second most stressful moments. What toll did your divorce take on you, and how long did it take for you to begin seeking healing?

Why did you decide to write this book, and what was the process like? Who do you hope will benefit from your book?

What was the turning point for you in your healing process, and what advice would you give others who are dealing with painful difficulties of their own?

You say that God can repurpose any pain for his Glory and redeem things for His good. Describe how you’ve seen this in your own life.

You describe the Holy Spirit as your spiritual hiking guide. Can you explain how this has been true in your life, and provide encouragement for those who may be ready to begin climbing their own personal mountains?

 

 

healing the system

Healing the System: A Prescription for Rejuvenating the Hearts of Healthcare Providers is Free for Download for One More Day

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Saturday, September 17, 2022

John McB. Hodson is proud to present a book for medical professionals, Healing the System: A Prescription for Rejuvenating the Hearts of Healthcare Providers maintains #1 best seller in 3 Amazon Categories 

John wrote Healing the System for medical professionals wanting to change the increasingly dysfunctional environment typical of current practices.

Healing the System is a book for healthcare that offers a simple approach to changing the healthcare system in a way that will re-empower healthcare providers to do what they love to do—care for patients, solve problems, and influence the delivery system. Drawing on his vast experience as a seasoned cardiologist who has practiced medicine all over the world, Dr. John McB. Hodgson suggests easy-to-implement changes that healthcare providers and administrators can make to combat the increasingly dysfunctional environment typical of current practice. These changes can bring a sense of fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction back to the practice of medicine. Not only will the providers of healthcare benefit, but patients will also benefit, and the entire system will be energized. The message in this book will encourage physicians and other healthcare delivery professionals to create an environment and culture in which everyone can thrive by providing practical steps for positive change in healthcare administration.

John McB. Hodgson’s Healing the System will be free and available for download on Amazon through Saturday, September 17, 2022. Click here to download. Healing the System is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s one of the latest reviews:

Dinah – 5 stars
Sage counsel for solving healthcare system ails

Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2022

“Dr. Hodgson provides informative and valuable insights into how to fix the maladies affecting the healthcare system that is resulting in provider burnout and disillusionment in systems that have become dishonoring and lost focus. Dr. Hodgson’s book is not only beneficial to all healthcare providers offering sage counsel on effective, practical, and cost efficient solutions to the healthcare ails, but also for the patients and families they serve to help them understand and navigate an overwhelming system. A must read for all who want to be a part of the solution!”

For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact John Hodgson at email jhodgson@tsg-ed.com.

About the Author
Dr. John Hodgson is no stranger to the dysfunction of the American healthcare system. As an internationally recognized cardiologist who has served in academic and community hospitals, multicity systems, small rural hospitals, private practice, and academic employed practice, Dr. Hodgson has a unique perspective on what is working and what is not in today’s US healthcare system. With provider dissatisfaction at an all-time high, he is committed to improving the way healthcare systems work so that healthcare providers can get back to doing what they love to do—care for patients, solve problems, and influence the delivery system. He believes it is possible to create an environment and culture where everyone in the medical field can thrive and where a sense of fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction can be returned to the practice of medicine. Dr. Hodgson is a tenured professor of medicine, entrepreneur, inventor, certified life coach, and agent for change. He and his wife, Dinah, reside in Moreland Hills, Ohio.

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. Hodgson, tell us what you experience on a daily basis with the current healthcare system. What led to you writing Healing the System?
  2. You have been a respected cardiologist for more than thirty years. What did your practice used to be like, say in the ’80s and ’90s, before the days of the RVUs and CPT codes? How have things changed in the past decade?
  3. Have you personally experienced feelings of discontentment with your profession? How would you describe that, and what did you do to reenergize?
  4. Where in the world have you practiced medicine, and what was that like? What was your favorite experience? What was the most difficult?
  5. Not all doctors have business acumen, but you do. What can you say to doctors coming into the system about being business minded?
  6. How important are leadership skills as a doctor? How can doctors develop leadership skills?
  7. What do you hope comes out of the ideas you provided in the book? For administrators? Healthcare providers? Systems managers? Nurses and other hospital staff?
  8. In the book, you gave almost a futuristic synopsis of what the healthcare system could be like. Can you summarize that for us?
  9. Can you tell us about the ideas in your T.E.A.C.H. approach? What do the different elements mean and how can they help the current healthcare system?
  10. If you could go back and pick your profession all over again, would you still choose to be a doctor, knowing what you know now?

 

up from the ashes

Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life is Free for Download for One More Day

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Saturday, September 17, 2022

Dinah Lee Hodgson presents her debut book, Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life, part memoir and part Christian living, maintains best-seller status!

Dinah wrote Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life as a roadmap to abundant blessing.

Underneath her facade of happiness, Dinah Hodgson struggles emotionally. When her unhappiness becomes too much to bear, she cries out to God, but His response is not what she expects—He asks her to explore the hidden abuse she endured. Even though obedience will be painful, Dinah accepts that it’s the only way to experience healing from past trauma. What follows is a journey of reclaiming her destiny as God brings her “up from the ashes.” In this powerful and inspirational self-help book, Hodgson draws the reader toward experiencing abundant life through emotional and spiritual healing.

Dinah Lee Hodgson’s Up from the Ashes will be free and available for download until Saturday, September 17, 2022. Click here to download her book for free. Up from the Ashes is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s just a sample of the rave reviews:

Mike H
5.0 out of 5 stars – This book will change your life.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022

“Dinah covers it all! She beautifully writes from her story which most of us can relate to – brokenness and trauma. We often stay in a place of brokenness and as a result, become bitter and live with a sense of rejection because of that pain. Dinah shares how to walk through that pain with the help of the ultimate Counselor the Holy Spirit by taking up our weapons in the Spirit and fighting the lies that have been spoken over us. By working through our hurt, and knowing who we are in Christ, Dinah shows us how to enter into the peace which God has intended for us all.”

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars – A “God-help” book for the hurting
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2022

“Dinah has written a true God-help book for those struggling with past hurts and abuse. With so many self-help books available today, it was truly inspiring to read Dinah’s journey of allowing God to pull her up from the ashes. As she shares the hard work of growing in faith, relying on and listening to the Holy Spirit, and being willing to confront and “mine” her past hurts, gives us all hope and Spirit-filled instruction. Her book would benefit anyone who not only has past hurts to deal with, but also anyone who wants to grow in their faith and relationship with God. It a very hope filled, and ultimately, joy filled book.”

For More Information: For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Dinah Lee Hodgson at dinahhodgson@gmail.com.

About the Author
Speaker and ministry leader Dinah Hodgson attended Grand Canyon University’s Christian Leadership program and became ordained by Messenger Fellowship. Recently she graduated from Primus University of Theology with a masters and is now working on her doctorate in Christian leadership and Christian counseling. She has served in a myriad of leadership roles within the local church as well as para-church ministries. She has spoken nationally and internationally. Dinah and John, her husband of forty-three years, reside in Moreland Hills, Ohio, and have traveled the world for ministry and pleasure. They have three children, two daughters-in-love, and five cherished grandchildren.

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. Is it possible to fully recover from childhood abuse?
  2. Have you found unexpected benefits to recalling and facing difficult experiences from your past?
  3. Through the process of writing this book, did you recall details of your abusive childhood that you had previously forgotten?
  4. How do your own traumatic childhood experiences help you to minister to others who are hurting?
  5. How important is forgiveness in the process of healing from past abuse?
  6. Have you forgiven your abuser?
  7. What makes your book unique among other books about recovery from childhood trauma?

 

i want out

New Movie ‘I Want Out’: Surviving Turbulence In Marriage Through Faith In God

FAITH NEWS SERVICEI Want Out is a new faith based movie that was screened on 5th December 2021 at Renaissance Studios, 10-11 Tunstall Road, London SW9 8DA as part of the British Urban Film festival.

I Want Out tells the story of a woman and mother of two who is married to a rich, powerful and oppressive property developer. She is not content with just being the wife, and is dissatisfied with the access she has to her husband’s wealth. She wants control of her husband’s money.

She is unsuccessful in her plan to kill her husband and so plots other duplicitous ways to access her husband’s wealth.  I Want Out tells the story of marital frustration, regret, greed and desperation and surviving a turbulent marriage through faith in God. .

Find out more at: Zoefilms.co.uk

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Watch: I Want Out (Trailer)

prophetic prayers

New Movie ‘Prophetic Prayers’ The fight against the kingdom of darkness available now

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Pastor George is a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He is a businessman, a philanthropist, a helper and builder of the Kingdom of God. But he has enemies. He also has a prophetic gift. The enemy of his soul is against his business, his ministry and his children’s future. He has a great destiny but must war in prayer to defend it.

In Prophetic Prayers, with the help of God and his spiritual mentors, Pastor George enters into another realm of spiritual warfare he has never known. Having been aware of this and having had to fight for his life, he realises that there are witchcraft powers in his father’s house, in his local church, in his business, in his community he must deal with.

The film sets to portray the power violent prophetic prayers make available to those who would dig deep. In this journey of prophetic prayers Pastor George employs various prayer warring tactics to fight against the kingdom of darkness. He has to fight for his life, destiny, calling, ministry business, children on all fronts. Will he win?

Find out more at: Zoefilms.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/zoefilms1

https://twitter.com/ZoeFilms1

https://www.instagram.com/zoefilms1/

Available now to Buy or Rent:

Prime Video

Vimeo

Watch: Prophetic Prayer (Trailer)

family and faith retreat

Unforgettable Destinations Presents a Unique Christian Vacation Experience

FAITH NEWS SERVICEUnforgettable Destinations is proud to present a special vacation experience. During the week of August 6-11 2023, families will be able to experience some of the best in Contemporary Christian music and dynamic speakers while also enjoying five days of fun and mission opportunity in the great Smokey Mountains.

The 2023 event will include music artists such as: Chart Topping Big Daddy Weave, Dove Award winning Meredith Andrews, as well as popular speakers American Family Radio’s Alex McFarland, Marriage regeneration team Family Fit Ministries, Surging popular podcast Jesus, Coffee, and Grace, and many more.

Guests will also be able to experience accommodations as part of the price in the center of Pigeon Forge, TN at The Country Cascades Waterpark Resort or the Resort at Governor’s Crossing. The package includes tickets to Dollywood, local attraction favorite Country Tonight show, as well as a county wide mission experience for the entire family to help reach the lost and hurting surrounding Sevier County.

Reservations will include a very affordable payment plan and a small deposit of $200. Different packages start from as low as $1898 for 2 people, to $2798 for 6 people and therefore allows families of all sizes and budgets to experience this wholesome, 4 night vacation. It is sure to be a special event!

“This is more than just a concert. We wanted this event to really be focused on ministry, worship, and discipleship. Each family member will learn their respective roles in God’s family and also prepare for future generations. It is also a chance to give back to those most in need in the Smoky Mountain area. It will be very memorable and fun with a special purpose”, says Unforgettable Destinations owner, William Leggate.

The event will also feature a family inclusive vow renewal as well as other fun surprises along the way. Those who reserve their package will now be able to take part in their special low payment plan or vacation financing. The benefits continue to grow for guests who participate in this faith-based vacation package.

This is the first vacation experience produced from travel agency Unforgettable Destinations, but owners, William and Beth Leggate, are no strangers to event planning. William hails from Scotland and has visited and traveled over 3 continents during his life, pursuing a background in hotel management, hospitality supervisor, and new business procurement.

Beth has tenure of over 12 years in the industry as an administrator and logistics professional for a charter cruise company and a Director of Sales. Together, this husband and wife duo is groomed to offer the best in Christian event planning. And, that is what they plan to do. It appears that a marriage event, Holy Land tours, as well as festival events, are on the horizon very soon.

For more information about Unforgettable Destinations, visit their website at http://www.unforgettabledestinations.com. For more information on the Faith and Family Retreat, visit the website http://www.faithandfamilyretreat.com or call 336.942.0454.

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For media interviews/artist or Unforgettable Destinations owners, contact: Beth@unforgettabledestinations.com

up from the ashes

Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life #1 NEW RELEASE for 7 Straight Days

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Dinah Lee Hodgson presents her debut book, Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life, part memoir and part Christian living.

Dinah wrote Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life as a roadmap to abundant blessing.

Underneath her facade of happiness, Dinah Hodgson struggles emotionally. When her unhappiness becomes too much to bear, she cries out to God, but His response is not what she expects—He asks her to explore the hidden abuse she endured. Even though obedience will be painful, Dinah accepts that it’s the only way to experience healing from past trauma. What follows is a journey of reclaiming her destiny as God brings her “up from the ashes.” In this powerful and inspirational self-help book, Hodgson draws the reader toward experiencing abundant life through emotional and spiritual healing.

Dinah Lee Hodgson’s Up from the Ashes will be free and available for download until Saturday, September 17, 2022. Click here to download her book for free. Up from the Ashes is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Melanie Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars – The Title Says It All
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2022
Ms. Hodgson tells a unique tale of an all-too-common story: difficult childhoods flowering into full and happy lives. It’s a story that will comfort and inspire many people to undertake the difficult work of looking at the hard, hard past in order to awaken into the wondrous possibilities. Too many people try to bury their past hurts; Ms. Hodgson shines the light on her trust in God and her courage, leading to the whole person she wanted to be. It’s a beautifully written primer, full of lessons and love for those on a similar path. I encourage the fearful to take the hand Ms. Hodgson offers and start the journey.

Annie

5.0 out of 5 stars – Beautiful personal story of God’s Redemption

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022

Through the story of her personal journey with Jesus Christ, Dinah embodies the concept that God chose us first. That He is chasing after us. That our faith can always go deeper. That when we choose to fully put our trust and our lives in His care, miraculous things can happen to change the very course of our lives!!

For More Information: For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Dinah Lee Hodgson at dinahhodgson@gmail.com.

About the Author
Speaker and ministry leader Dinah Hodgson attended Grand Canyon University’s Christian Leadership program and became ordained by Messenger Fellowship. Recently she graduated from Primus University of Theology with a masters and is now working on her doctorate in Christian leadership and Christian counseling. She has served in a myriad of leadership roles within the local church as well as para-church ministries. She has spoken nationally and internationally. Dinah and John, her husband of forty-three years, reside in Moreland Hills, Ohio, and have traveled the world for ministry and pleasure. They have three children, two daughters-in-love, and five cherished grandchildren.

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. Is it possible to fully recover from childhood abuse?
  2. Have you found unexpected benefits to recalling and facing difficult experiences from your past?
  3. Through the process of writing this book, did you recall details of your abusive childhood that you had previously forgotten?
  4. How do your own traumatic childhood experiences help you to minister to others who are hurting?
  5. How important is forgiveness in the process of healing from past abuse?
  6. Have you forgiven your abuser?
  7. What makes your book unique among other books about recovery from childhood trauma?

 

arise and shine

Arise, and Climb the Mountain: When God Doesn’t Move the Mountains, He Gives You Faith to Climb Them Maintains Best Seller Status in 3 Different Categories.

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Sharon Eleanor Todd is pleased to present her best-selling book, Arise, and Climb the Mountain: When God Doesn’t Move the Mountains, He Gives You Faith to Climb Them

Sharon wrote Arise, and Climb the Mountain to encourage and equip readers on their faith journeys with powerful and transformational biblical truths.

Arise, and Climb the Mountain is a guide to healing as Sharon takes you on her inspirational faith journey of discovering renewed hope and purpose. With the beautiful Adirondacks as a backdrop, Sharon recounts God’s love and faithfulness on her trek through emotional and spiritual healing after life betrayals. Be encouraged and equipped to conquer your own mountains with powerful biblical truths and the Holy Spirit as your guide.

Arise, and Climb the Mountain is free and available for download on Amazon through Saturday, September 17, 2022. Click here to view. Arise, and Climb the Mountain is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Julie A Bradford

5.0 out of 5 stars
A message of hope and redemption!

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022

We live in a world of broken people whom God is longing to bring hope, forgiveness healing and redemption to. Sharon shared her experiences in a very relatable way. After reading this book you will no longer have to wonder if God can help someone rise above their low places and struggles. Sharon’s book is a testimony of that very reality.

God delights in using broken people and redeeming their experiences for His glory.

Denise

5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Book!

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022

This book and it’s accompanied bible study was such a blessing to our small group! Sharon’s transparency about her struggles and the way God’s word through scripture carried her through was incredible!

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Sharon Eleanor Todd at 518.481.0677 or Set4adk@gmail.com.

About the Author
Sharon Eleanor Todd resides in Connecticut and spends her summers in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, where she enjoys quiet early morning hours on the dock with her Bible and a cup of coffee. She is an avid hiker and an Adirondack Park enthusiast. Sharon is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Christ. Her ministry has taken place in hospitals, universities, urban churches, short-term missions, zoom meetings, and on hiking trails. She has been writing for over twenty years.

Suggested Interview Questions

The Adirondack Mountains are special to you. Tell me a little about how the Adirondacks became such a special place to you and what role they played in your healing.

Even though you were a Christian before you found yourself in a personal storm, your faith grew exponentially as you matured in your relationship with Christ and as He helped you overcome various trials and life transitions. Tell me a little about your faith journey through the years.

Divorce ranks as life’s second most stressful moments. What toll did your divorce take on you, and how long did it take for you to begin seeking healing?

Why did you decide to write this book, and what was the process like? Who do you hope will benefit from your book?

What was the turning point for you in your healing process, and what advice would you give others who are dealing with painful difficulties of their own?

You say that God can repurpose any pain for his Glory and redeem things for His good. Describe how you’ve seen this in your own life.

You describe the Holy Spirit as your spiritual hiking guide. Can you explain how this has been true in your life, and provide encouragement for those who may be ready to begin climbing their own personal mountains?

 

healing the system

Healing the System: A Prescription for Rejuvenating the Hearts of Healthcare Providers Free to Download through Saturday, September 17, 2022

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Wednesday, September 14, 2022

John McB. Hodson is proud to present a book for medical professionals, Healing the System: A Prescription for Rejuvenating the Hearts of Healthcare Providers

John wrote Healing the System for medical professionals wanting to change the increasingly dysfunctional environment typical of current practices.

Healing the System is a book for healthcare that offers a simple approach to changing the healthcare system in a way that will re-empower healthcare providers to do what they love to do—care for patients, solve problems, and influence the delivery system. Drawing on his vast experience as a seasoned cardiologist who has practiced medicine all over the world, Dr. John McB. Hodgson suggests easy-to-implement changes that healthcare providers and administrators can make to combat the increasingly dysfunctional environment typical of current practice. These changes can bring a sense of fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction back to the practice of medicine. Not only will the providers of healthcare benefit, but patients will also benefit, and the entire system will be energized. The message in this book will encourage physicians and other healthcare delivery professionals to create an environment and culture in which everyone can thrive by providing practical steps for positive change in healthcare administration.

John McB. Hodgson’s Healing the System will be free and available for download on Amazon through Saturday, September 17, 2022. Click here to download. Here’s what Rob Hoskins said about Healing the System:

“Hodgson’s book is a gift to the healthcare community. He identifies needed shifts in practice to create long-lasting improvements in the world of modern medicine. His action steps, if implemented, would foster a healthier, empowering environment for both providers and patients.” —Rob Hoskins

For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact John Hodgson at email jhodgson@tsg-ed.com.

About the Author
Dr. John McB. Hodgson is no stranger to the dysfunction of the American healthcare system. As an internationally recognized cardiologist who has served in academic and community hospitals, multicity systems, small rural hospitals, private practice, and academic employed practice, Dr. Hodgson has a unique perspective on what is working and what is not in today’s US healthcare system. With provider dissatisfaction at an all-time high, he is committed to improving the way healthcare systems work so that healthcare providers can get back to doing what they love to do—care for patients, solve problems, and influence the delivery system. He believes it is possible to create an environment and culture where everyone in the medical field can thrive and where a sense of fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction can be returned to the practice of medicine. Dr. Hodgson is a tenured professor of medicine, entrepreneur, inventor, certified life coach, and agent for change. He and his wife, Dinah, reside in Moreland Hills, Ohio.

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. Hodgson, tell us what you experience on a daily basis with the current healthcare system. What led to you writing Healing the System?
  2. You have been a respected cardiologist for more than thirty years. What did your practice used to be like, say in the ’80s and ’90s, before the days of the RVUs and CPT codes? How have things changed in the past decade?
  3. Have you personally experienced feelings of discontentment with your profession? How would you describe that, and what did you do to reenergize?
  4. Where in the world have you practiced medicine, and what was that like? What was your favorite experience? What was the most difficult?
  5. Not all doctors have business acumen, but you do. What can you say to doctors coming into the system about being business minded?
  6. How important are leadership skills as a doctor? How can doctors develop leadership skills?
  7. What do you hope comes out of the ideas you provided in the book? For administrators? Healthcare providers? Systems managers? Nurses and other hospital staff?
  8. In the book, you gave almost a futuristic synopsis of what the healthcare system could be like. Can you summarize that for us?
  9. Can you tell us about the ideas in your T.E.A.C.H. approach? What do the different elements mean and how can they help the current healthcare system?
  10. If you could go back and pick your profession all over again, would you still choose to be a doctor, knowing what you know now?

 

arise and shine

Arise, and Climb the Mountain: When God Doesn’t Move the Mountains, He Gives You Faith to Climb Them will be Free to Download Tomorrow, September 13, 2022

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Monday, September 12, 2022 – Sharon Eleanor Todd is pleased to present her debut, Arise, and Climb the Mountain: When God Doesn’t Move the Mountains, He Gives You Faith to Climb Them

Sharon wrote Arise, and Climb the Mountain to encourage and equip readers on their faith journeys with powerful biblical truths.

Arise, and Climb the Mountain is a guide to healing as Sharon takes you on her inspirational faith journey of discovering renewed hope and purpose. With the beautiful Adirondacks as a backdrop, Sharon recounts God’s love and faithfulness on her trek through emotional and spiritual healing after life betrayals. Be encouraged and equipped to conquer your own mountains with powerful biblical truths and the Holy Spirit as your guide.

Arise, and Climb the Mountain will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days (9/13/2022-9/17/2022). Click here to view. Arise, and Climb the Mountain is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Michael F Germano
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022

Shifting between her love of nature and of God, Todd conveys powerful illustrations of inspiration and self-reflection through dynamic prose. Her ability to shift from the personal to the natural to the divine challenges the reader to ponder his relationship with the natural world and has convinced this reader to spend a week in the Adirondacks next summer.

Laura Gurney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Arise and be blessed!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022

This special book will truly be a blessing and ministry to those who read it. Sharon’s deep and mature faith is evident as she shares how the Lord has faithfully walked with her along her own life journey. Through the challenges of hiking her personal “mountain,” you’ll be encouraged and inspired to climb your own. This perspective-building, faith-challenging, beautiful piece of writing is a treasure you’ll want to read and re-read. I trust it will bless you and your walk with Lord too! Highly recommend!

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Sharon Eleanor Todd at 518.481.0677 or Set4adk@gmail.com.

About the Author
Sharon Eleanor Todd resides in Connecticut and spends her summers in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, where she enjoys quiet early morning hours on the dock with her Bible and a cup of coffee. She is an avid hiker and an Adirondack Park enthusiast. Sharon is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Christ. Her ministry has taken place in hospitals, universities, urban churches, short-term missions, zoom meetings, and on hiking trails. She has been writing for over twenty years.

Suggested Interview Questions
The Adirondack Mountains are special to you. Tell me a little about how the Adirondacks became such a special place to you and what role they played in your healing.

Even though you were a Christian before you found yourself in a personal storm, your faith grew exponentially as you matured in your relationship with Christ and as He helped you overcome various trials and life transitions. Tell me a little about your faith journey through the years.

Divorce ranks as life’s second most stressful moments. What toll did your divorce take on you, and how long did it take for you to begin seeking healing?

Why did you decide to write this book, and what was the process like? Who do you hope will benefit from your book?

What was the turning point for you in your healing process, and what advice would you give others who are dealing with painful difficulties of their own?

You say that God can repurpose any pain for his Glory and redeem things for His good. Describe how you’ve seen this in your own life.

You describe the Holy Spirit as your spiritual hiking guide. Can you explain how this has been true in your life, and provide encouragement for those who may be ready to begin climbing their own personal mountains?

 

healing the system

Healing the System: A Prescription for Rejuvenating the Hearts of Healthcare Providers Will be Free to Download Tomorrow September 13, 2022

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – John McB. Hodson is proud to present a book for medical professionals, Healing the System: A Prescription for Rejuvenating the Hearts of Healthcare Providers

John wrote Healing the System for medical professionals wanting to change the increasingly dysfunctional environment typical of current practices.

Healing the System is a book for healthcare that offers a simple approach to changing the healthcare system in a way that will re-empower healthcare providers to do what they love to do—care for patients, solve problems, and influence the delivery system. Drawing on his vast experience as a seasoned cardiologist who has practiced medicine all over the world, Dr. John McB. Hodgson suggests easy-to-implement changes that healthcare providers and administrators can make to combat the increasingly dysfunctional environment typical of current practice.

These changes can bring a sense of fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction back to the practice of medicine. Not only will the providers of healthcare benefit, but patients will also benefit, and the entire system will be energized. The message in this book will encourage physicians and other healthcare delivery professionals to create an environment and culture in which everyone can thrive by providing practical steps for positive change in healthcare administration.

John McB. Hodgson’s Healing the System will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days (9/13/2022 – 9/17/2022). Click here to download. Healing the System is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what a recent reviewer said:

Melanie Stephens
An Essential Look Into Healthcare and How to Improve It
5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Purchase

Dr. Hodgson joins the pantheon of physician writers, such as Atul Gawande and Jerome Groopman, who shed light on healthcare’s current malaise. As a layperson, I was gratified to learn of the systems, or lack there of, and pressures that influence our healthcare universe. Hodgson’s practical, relationship-rich suggestions for improvement seemed remarkably attainable and financially feasible. The building of team function and spirit promises nothing but better times for all providers and staff. This book should be read but anyone who has ever used a healthcare facility, as staff or patient.

For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact John Hodgson at email jhodgson@tsg-ed.com.

About the Author
Dr. John McB. Hodgson is no stranger to the dysfunction of the American healthcare system. As an internationally recognized cardiologist who has served in academic and community hospitals, multicity systems, small rural hospitals, private practice, and academic employed practice, Dr. Hodgson has a unique perspective on what is working and what is not in today’s US healthcare system. With provider dissatisfaction at an all-time high, he is committed to improving the way healthcare systems work so that healthcare providers can get back to doing what they love to do—care for patients, solve problems, and influence the delivery system. He believes it is possible to create an environment and culture where everyone in the medical field can thrive and where a sense of fulfillment, joy, and satisfaction can be returned to the practice of medicine. Dr. Hodgson is a tenured professor of medicine, entrepreneur, inventor, certified life coach, and agent for change. He and his wife, Dinah, reside in Moreland Hills, Ohio.

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. Hodgson, tell us what you experience on a daily basis with the current healthcare system. What led to you writing Healing the System?
  2. You have been a respected cardiologist for more than thirty years. What did your practice used to be like, say in the ’80s and ’90s, before the days of the RVUs and CPT codes? How have things changed in the past decade?
  3. Have you personally experienced feelings of discontentment with your profession? How would you describe that, and what did you do to reenergize?
  4. Where in the world have you practiced medicine, and what was that like? What was your favorite experience? What was the most difficult?
  5. Not all doctors have business acumen, but you do. What can you say to doctors coming into the system about being business minded?
  6. How important are leadership skills as a doctor? How can doctors develop leadership skills?
  7. What do you hope comes out of the ideas you provided in the book? For administrators? Healthcare providers? Systems managers? Nurses and other hospital staff?
  8. In the book, you gave almost a futuristic synopsis of what the healthcare system could be like. Can you summarize that for us?
  9. Can you tell us about the ideas in your T.E.A.C.H. approach? What do the different elements mean and how can they help the current healthcare system?
  10. If you could go back and pick your profession all over again, would you still choose to be a doctor, knowing what you know now?

 

more than 2 paths

Gay Christians Can Experience Deep Lasting Ties Says New Book

Are you or someone you love wrestling with faith and LGBTQIA questions?
Book affirms LGBTQ persons can be part of the body of Christ, gives relating keys

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – MIDVALE, Utah, Sep. 13, 2022 – College media instructor Karl W. Beckstrand has realized most of his bucket list. He has lived abroad — visiting four continents, interned for Congress in D.C., worked for IBM and Intel, earned an M.A. in conflict resolution, published 26 books, been a Stanford Hospital chaplain and a Spanish interpreter for Angel Flight (aviator nonprofit).

But Beckstrand’s early relationships were far from satisfying. While his ego might now take credit for decades of deep stable relating with both sexes, Beckstrand knows it was a power beyond his own that brought true lasting connections.

Are you or someone you love wrestling with faith and LGBTQIA questions? Beckstrand’s newest nonfiction book, “More than 2 Paths,” offers insights to bolster confidence in God’s love and plans for each person — differences and all, plus relating keys.

“I was about to marry a beautiful woman,” says Beckstrand, “though I’m attracted to men and women — and had been pretty sexual with men when younger. Because I could see nothing good in my same sex attraction, I’d grown up hating that part of me.”

The engagement ended over other differences, but Beckstrand, who hadn’t been sexual with a man in many years, feared going back to an out-of-control life. “I was trying to avoid men completely — because that’s what I thought God wanted me to do,” he says.

Instead, God showed him that “He not only accepts queerness, it is — expressed attentively — part of his plan for happiness,” says Beckstrand. “Has anything taken God by Surprise?”

Beckstrand explains, “Not only does God love us with our differences, He has a purpose for the differences we compare ourselves to others with. Attraction to one’s own sex is not a sin nor is it contagious — and it’s not a mortal choice. Why would I choose to be attracted to guys when most men don’t welcome such interest?”

“My same sex emotional needs (like for those for food) are God-given, meant to be met healthfully — not in servitude, not bottled up,” says Beckstrand. “I’ve learned that people of the same sex were made to love each other deeply and long-term (and in some ways better than men and women love each other).” Yet, long-term relating bliss can be elusive for anyone — even for straight people.

“God can help us meet our needs,” says Beckstrand, “but He won’t remove them.”

Given Beckstrand’s compulsive history, for a time he wasn’t sure how to meet his same-sex emotional needs. “Often, people see only binary options,” he says, “yet, there are infinite ways to be human, let alone LGBTQIA — and more levels of connection than we know — happier than the sparse paths the world often signals. We miss blessings by ignoring God’s input on how connectedness and happiness are attained.”

Beckstrand’s profound ongoing unions sprung from the loss of relations and expectations that he’d previously held as important. He shares scriptural keys to transforming relationships and creating lasting, healthful connection with those of one’s own sex.

One key is to never confuse euphoria with love. “People who think euphoria is love guarantee that they’ll soon be out of love, given the temporary nature of that feeling,” says Beckstrand. “When people abandon the quest for euphoria, they can more easily find true relating.”

Becktrand says, just about anyone can find lasting, loving relationships. “God can help us fulfill our needs as we honor His will in all relating,” says Beckstrand. “As you realize that true needs are being met, bliss and generous impulses toward others can replace discouragement, isolation, lust, even addiction.”

“I never dreamed fulfilment would come via male-to-male connection — or that even straight people have needs for same-sex connection (independent of euphoria, though non-sexual euphoria can be part of ordinary human interactions),” Beckstrand says.

Seeing more options may require some thought and introspection. “Your best relationships may not be the one(s) you’re currently in, pursuing, or think you’re missing out on,” says Beckstrand, “or they may not come about in the way you’re trying to build them.”

What Beckstrand has learned about same-sex connection applies to heterosexuals, LGBTQIA, married people, singles, men and women. “I believe a change in what/how you seek could save you decades of frustration and heartbreak and fulfill you beyond your current expectations,” he says. “Awareness of options increases power/satisfaction. I love who I am, and I want others to feel self-love, God’s love, and profound love with others.”

Chapters include: “Beyond Either/or Thinking, How to Not Miss Out, Is It All about Sex?, What’s Good About Attraction to Your Own Sex?, Is Fluidity Real?, Are Competing Desires Healthful?, Is Mixed Orientation Marriage a Happy Option for Some?, Authentic Identity – The Key to Happiness” and “Close Beyond Imagination.”

Beckstrand is the winner of a 2016 International Book Award and has 65 e-book titles. “More Than 2 Paths” — called “definitive” by Publisher’s Weekly — can be found in hard cover, soft cover, e-book, or audiobook on PremioBooks.com, Amazon, libraries, and all major distributors.

 

 

megavoice

New From MegaVoice: Solar Speaker, Innovative Speaker and Charging Case Designed for the Mission Field

Audio Bible Ministry Expands Product Line with Solar-Powered, BT-Compatible, Water-Resistant Speaker and Charging Case

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – JACKSONVILLE, FL: MegaVoice is a global technology and content ministry with a single purpose: equipping their Partners to fulfill the Great Commission so all people may engage with the Word of God in their own language.

Over 30 years ago, the founders of MegaVoice developed the world’s first solar-powered, digital audio Bible. Since then, through innovation and partnership, MegaVoice has continually improved and diversified its devices and curated one of the world’s largest audio scripture libraries in thousands of languages.

MegaVoice partners with Samaritan’s Purse, InTouch Ministries, Voice of the Martyrs, Cru, and Bible Societies all around the world.

This month, MegaVoice released the Solar Speaker, an important addition to their line of solar-powered audio and video Bibles.

“The Solar Speaker offers many features Partners requested based on their experience in the field,” said Darrel Templeton, Chief Partnership Officer at MegaVoice. “This speaker allows you to amplify your MegaVoice player or cell phone audio for an entire church body or Bible study group (up to 150 people!). Operate the Solar Speaker as a loud speaker system by pairing it with an external UHF Headset transmitter. It will also keep your MegaVoice player or cell phone charged and protected while you’re on the go.”

The solar-powered battery pack, rugged hard-shell case, and heat/water-resistant design make it the perfect accessory for mission trips, larger listening group presentations or even yard work, camping, and more. Includes auxiliary cord and charging cord with universal adapters for a variety of cell phones and audio players.

The Solar Speaker will be available starting October 1st, 2022. Contact MegaVoice or visit the web page below to purchase Solar Speakers:

Darrel Templeton, Chief Partnership Officer, and Charles Cibene, CEO, are available for interview upon request. Please email baranda@megavoice.com for further information.

up from the ashes

Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life Will be Free to Download Tomorrow September 13, 2022

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Dinah Lee Hodgson is proud to present her debut book, Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life, part memoir and part Christian living.

Dinah wrote Up from the Ashes: Recapturing God’s Original Design and Purpose for Your Life as a roadmap to abundant blessing.

Underneath her facade of happiness, Dinah Hodgson struggles emotionally. When her unhappiness becomes too much to bear, she cries out to God, but His response is not what she expects—He asks her to explore the hidden abuse she endured. Even though obedience will be painful, Dinah accepts that it’s the only way to experience healing from past trauma. What follows is a journey of reclaiming her destiny as God brings her “up from the ashes.” In this motivational self-help book, Hodgson draws the reader toward abundant life.

Dinah Lee Hodgson’s Up from the Ashes will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days (9/13/2022 – 9/17/2022). Click here to download her book for free. Up from the Ashes is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

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Honest and hope-filled

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This book is a gift for those of us struggling to understand why past wounds still affect us even after we surrender our lives to Christ. Dinah Hodgson shares about the difficulties she’s faced, not pretending that finding Jesus magically made everything better. She doesn’t pit faith and science against each other, but shares how her healing came through God working in her life in many different ways.

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Hopeful personal story of a life restored by the Gospel!

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Dinah’s story bears witness to the power of the Gospel to rescue and restore. Her story is uniquely her own and yet also manages to speak to common human experiences of brokenness and hurt. In the end it is a deeply hopeful and thoughtful reflection on what it looks like to live a life transformed by the Gospel.

For More Information: For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Dinah Lee Hodgson at dinahhodgson@gmail.com.

About the Author
Speaker and ministry leader Dinah Hodgson attended Grand Canyon University’s Christian Leadership program and became ordained by Messenger Fellowship. Recently she graduated from Primus University of Theology with a masters and is now working on her doctorate in Christian leadership and Christian counseling. She has served in a myriad of leadership roles within the local church as well as para-church ministries. She has spoken nationally and internationally. Dinah and John, her husband of forty-three years, reside in Moreland Hills, Ohio, and have traveled the world for ministry and pleasure. They have three children, two daughters-in-love, and five cherished grandchildren.

Suggested Interview Questions

  1. Is it possible to fully recover from childhood abuse?
  2. Have you found unexpected benefits to recalling and facing difficult experiences from your past?
  3. Through the process of writing this book, did you recall details of your abusive childhood that you had previously forgotten?
  4. How do your own traumatic childhood experiences help you to minister to others who are hurting?
  5. How important is forgiveness in the process of healing from past abuse?
  6. Have you forgiven your abuser?
  7. What makes your book unique among other books about recovery from childhood trauma?

 

stay the course

New Redemption Press release offers practical guidance to help students achieve their educational dreams

FAITH NEWS SERVICEYou’re not alone.

Many students struggle on the educational journey. According to educationdata.org, 73 percent of students who dropped out of high school said their parents encouraged them to stay in school. What’s even more startling is that students from lower socioeconomic status are five times more likely to drop out of high school.*

After a school boycott, Verna lost hope momentarily of ever completing high school. Later, once her spirit was awakened, she pressed forward and navigated the education system as a young military wife, moving several times, and eventually completing a doctoral degree in her early fifties.

Since obtaining these accomplishments, Coach Verna has dedicated her life to helping students obtain the skills necessary to stay in school and to acquire the motivation needed to learn, grow, and to be their best.

Part memoir and part student guidebook, Stay the Course shares that it’s possible to overcome hardship and achieve dreams. In fact, as stated by Brian and April Ward, the foreword writers, “readers will soon find themselves cheering alongside Verna and her husband in their efforts to make their lives as wonderful as they have become.” Harvey says, “Being mindful of obstacles many students face, I wrote this book to assist those who need help with practical, mundane matters hindering their educational success.”

Dr. Harvey’s writing is honest and leaves no subject vague. From how her upbringing shaped her early education to the military’s impact on her family and education, students of all experiences (primary, secondary, dropout, and postsecondary) should, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, be able to “. . .  think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”

With over one hundred nuggets of practical guidance, students will gain knowledge for using practical everyday habits, academic practices, and making good decisions, giving them confidence to stay the course because the world needs them to be their best.

https://redemption-press.com/product/stay-the-course-help-for-students-needing-help-this-world-needs-your-best-you/

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Faced with the possibility of never finishing high school, Dr. Verna Harvey didn’t let disappointment stop her. She earned her GED and eventually a doctoral degree in her early fifties. Along with her retired military husband, Len, they now empower students to leave discouragement behind and to reach for their dreams. The husband and wife team live in Georgia, where prior to COVID-19, they were involved in the Community Partners in Education (CPIE) program for elementary students and Living Bridges Ministry, where Verna co-taught students in Transformations, a program designed to assist students in getting out of poverty—the same predicament in which she and Len once lived.

For review copies and media interviews, contact Verna Harvey using the contact link provided at vernafosterharvey.com

* https://educationdata.org/high-school-dropout-rate

 

dare 2 share

In its 1st year, Dare to Share LIVE is expanding its reach internationally with its first ever Spanish focused event

FAITH NEWS SERVICEThis September 17th, Dare 2 Share LIVE will empower Spanish-speaking youth across the world to serve and boldly engage local communities with the power of the Gospel.

Arvada, CO – With the success of the Dare 2 Share LIVE event over the past several years, the international non-profit organization, Dare 2 Share Ministries, continues its mission this fall by expanding beyond language borders in order to equip and empower Spanish-speaking teenagers to serve and share the good news of Jesus in countries around the world.

Founder of Dare 2 Share, Greg Stier, stated “With skyrocketing statistics of teen depression, anxiety and suicide, I believe we must do something radical to change the spiritual trajectory of this current generation of teenagers. Only the good news of Jesus can set them free from all they’re going through! That’s what Dare 2 Share LIVE is all about. It’s reaching a generation with the hope of Jesus and then mobilizing them to reach their peers until every teen, everywhere, has every last chance to put their faith in Jesus.

On September 17th, teens in Spanish-speaking countries around the world will be mobilized simultaneously to fight to win the souls of their peers with the hope that only Jesus can bring. Through powerful worship, inspirational talks, hands-on training and cutting-edge technology, teenagers will be unleashed to serve their communities and reach their peers. Now more than ever, with violence and desperation rampant, students are stepping out with the message of life, serving and bringing the Gospel to make a difference because the Gospel changes everything.”

During the event last year, over 1,300 U.S. locations registered to be a part of Dare 2 Share LIVE. This year the event is set to broadcast live from Denver, Colorado to bring a day of teen evangelism and training to the Spanish-speaking world.

Dare 2 Share LIVE is a teen-led movement of national evangelism designed to ignite students with the mission of Jesus. Using technology students are accustomed to, including a livestream, mobile app and social media, Dare 2 Share LIVE is structured to teach and inspire teens to relationally share the message of Christ.

About Dare 2 Share
Founded in 1991, Dare 2 Share’s mission of Energizing the Church to Mobilize youth to Gospelize their world has led them to train and provide resources to hundreds of thousands of students and youth leaders. The focus on relational evangelism training has made Dare 2 Share the go-to teen evangelism training resource globally for youth leaders and churches who desire a Gospel Advancing Ministry that accelerates the spiritual growth of their teens and impacts their communities with the good news of Jesus Christ. During Dare 2 Share’s 31 years of operation, over 1 million teenagers, youth leaders, and church groups have received training, curriculum, and resources to engage in spiritual conversations in their communities.

For more information on Dare 2 Share Live, visit https://www.dare2share.org/es/live/ For more information on the organization of Dare 2 Share, visit dare2share.org

For press inquiries and interview requests, please contact Emma Schenkel, emmaschenkel@dare2share.org

want a Gospel Advancing Ministry that accelerates the spiritual growth of their teens and impacts their communities with the good news of Jesus Christ.

For more information on Dare 2 Share Live, visit dare2share.org/d2sliveinfo For more information on the organization of Dare 2 Share, visit dare2share.org

depth

New books helps women dealing with grief and heartbreak to find hope through faith

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Recent research* has found that heartbreak can cause physical pain and other health issues. This makes sense, especially considering that researchers agree that rejection and pain—both emotional and physical—are processed in the same parts of the brain. So how can a thing that affects us so profoundly on both an emotional and physical level actually benefit us?

When it comes to heartbreak, Jodi Rosser is an unintentional expert. Having experienced the grief of a miscarriage, a divorce, and the loss of her best friend to pancreatic cancer, Jodi discovered that she could go either of two directions: run to God or run away from Him.

In her new book, Depth: Growing through Heartbreak to Strength, Jodi describes her own struggles with heartbreak and offers help to other women who are going down that same road.

“There is something about being taken to a place of heartbreak,” she says, “where you have to choose either to run to God with your pain or run away from God in anger. I chose to run to the Lord with my pain: every hour, every day, or every minute if necessary.”

And it is in running to God, according to Jodi, that heartbreak can transform from what feels like purposeless torment to something meaningful.

For many, this is a new way to think about heartbreak, a thing that most of us go to great lengths to avoid. “My hope is that the reader will discover intimacy with God as He redeems her pain.” Jodi explains. “As she relies on God’s strength, she will see His plan to not only heal her broken heart, but to grow her roots deeper in her faith. As her relationship with the Lord deepens, she will desire to share her story and help another hurting heart. I believe this is when it comes full circle. When we share our broken story and how God faithfully met us in the pain, we will change the trajectory of another grieving soul. This is my prayer for this book.”

Jodi wants to help other women see that their greatest heartbreak can catapult them to their greatest growth. She encourages them to invite God into their pain and tearfully grieve, but also be expectant that God never wastes their tears and can use this heartbreak to deepen their roots in Him.

There is power in the idea that God never wastes our hurt but can turn it around and use it for our good if we are willing to let Him.

https://redemption-press.com/product/depth-growing-through-heartbreak-to-strength/

* www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1102693108

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jodi Rosser is an author, podcaster, and speaker who serves a steadily growing audience through her podcast, Depth, and her blog, Heartbreak to Strength. Having walked through multiple heartbreaks (divorce, miscarriage, and cancer), Jodi now inspires women to grow deeper in their faith and to find hope, joy, and purpose through their unexpected storms. For ten years she served in children’s ministry and women’s leadership at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California. She lights up the most when she shares her testimony using her cracked clay pot, a visual reminder that God shines brightest through our broken places. She is raising two teenage sons in Southern California, where she teaches science to elementary students in the STEM Lab. Jodi loves to connect with readers on her website, jodirosser.com, or on Instagram, @jodi.rosser.

For review copies and media interviews, contact Jodi: jodirosser@gmail.com

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The Change in Us

Compelling new memoir addresses the demons of addiction and abuse, and the healing power of God to change us

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – When it comes to recovering from substance abuse, people who have faith in God may be at an advantage. According to a study* about the effects of spirituality and religious faith on recovery, an increase in coping skills, greater resistance to stress, an optimistic outlook, and a strong support system are factors faith contributes. In her new memoir, Heather Stover demonstrates the truth in this finding.

Years after living through a nightmare, Heather felt God come to her in a dream. He made it clear that He was using everything she had experienced in her young life—drugs, alcohol, and abuse—for a bigger purpose. And the time had come for her to open up about it in the book she’d been wanting to write for thirteen years.

In The Change in Us, Heather reveals the pain of living in a home dominated by the ever-present fear of her father’s alcohol-fueled rage. Her mother, while loving and caring, couldn’t be there for Heather and her brother because she too lived in constant fear. She spent her days bandaging heart wounds induced by the man she had taken vows with.

It’s no surprise that, as Heather got older, her own life became a constant battle against the same demons that haunted her father. Alcohol and drugs became her bedrock—the things she turned to not for the fun of the high but the escape from the pain. The pain that followed her into her marriage and career as a singer who mostly performed in bars. But two key turning points in her life changed her forever. The death of her father awakened a surprising and frightening wonder about where people go after they die. Then marriage and parenthood motivated her to get clean. No more drugs or alcohol, although the struggle with that lifestyle would continue within her marriage.

Miraculously, Heather’s pursuit of the truth about the afterlife led her to find Jesus. The more she grew in her relationship with God and learned what it truly means to be a Christian, the more He changed her. The Change in Us is about how God can change everything if we are obedient and allow Him into our lives. This memoir is the journey of a young girl who grew up angry and scared until God pursued her and freed her from her fears and anxieties as she learned to trust in Him and His plans. It’s about taking a wayward child and making her a child of God.

In the author’s words: “I pray that this memoir will show the hurt, the fears, and the obstacles that I have gone through in my life, but even more, that it will show where God has been in them the whole time, even when I did not recognize Him.”

https://redemption-press.com/product/the-change-in-us-a-story-of-gods-healing-power/

*https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2000/08/faith#:~:text=WASHINGTON%20%E2%80%9%20Among%20people%20recovering%20from,contribute%20to%20the%20recovery%20process.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Heather Stover is a wife, mom, professional singer, worship leader, and now an author. Through her personal struggles with family, addiction, health, and loss, she found faith in Jesus that has carried her through. She makes her home in a small village in Ohio with her husband, Jayson; their daughter, Savannah Love; son, Noah Jay; and a goldendoodle named Evie Blue. When she’s not playing music with her husband, she enjoys riding bikes, taking daily walks, spending hours in bookstores, sipping coffee, and eating all the good treats. Heather and Jayson have learned to make prayer a priority in their home and to keep God at the center of their lives.

For review copies and media interviews, contact: email address

Connect with the author at: stover.heathern@gmail.com

Website: heatherstover.com
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