Treasured with Courtney DeFeo

Founder of Treasured, Courtney DeFeo, is moving into a "season of rest" due to her recent diagnosis of Chiari Malformation. Listen in as Paula Faris interviews Courtney about this decision to leave her current vocation and move into a new season despite fear. Paula is a wife, mom, author, journalist, podcaster and champion of others. In her recent book, Called Out, Paula shares her own journey of burn out and physical breakdowns from her time at ABC News and The View. She knows the peace that comes with seeking your true calling.  

Amy is a single mom of 3 teenagers. (Prayers are always welcomed!) Her greatest joy in life comes from her three kids, Jadyn, Pierce and Blaze and the crazy fun life they live in Franklin, TN. Amy works with Orange, a company based in Atlanta providing coaching, support and resources for churches and non-profits. She wears several hats there as an Orange Specialist and Executive Director of Orange VBS. Amy has been in Kid's ministry for almost 30 years. (She obviously started when she was 4 years old.) Her favorite things are time with her friends and family, eating good Mexican food, finding the best pizza and Amy swears it all tastes better if consumed while on vacation at the beach or in the mountains! Her two favorite places to escape to when she can find time. 

Cheryl Scruggs and her husband Jeff run a marriage ministry together based out of the Dallas area called Hope Matters Marriage Ministries. They are individual counselors, public speakers and co-authors of I Do Again. Cheryl is also the founder and host of the Thriving Beyond Belief podcast.

Toni was born and raised in Houston, Texas but now resides in Atlanta, the city she now calls home with her husband Sam and daughter Dylan. With a degree in business logistics and entrepreneurship, she has used her talents to help ministries, leaders, and non-profits in the areas of student ministry, creative marketing, leadership, innovation, strategic planning, and diversity and inclusion. Toni kills illusions. She confronts the hard things. She takes her challenges head on, then she takes on your challenges too. She’s a speaker, a host, a teacher, and a faith advocate. She’s had the opportunity to proudly stand on stages like North Point Community Church, Chick-fil-A, Orange Conference, and MomCon. She’s also the founder of a women’s ministry brand called Broken Crayons Still Color that helps to reinspire confidence in your own potential. And, in this digital age of anxiety, Toni is teaching people all over the country that you can be broken and worthy and unqualified and still called to do great things . She doesn’t want you to just face your demons, she wants you to quash the illusion of your brokenness so you can live the most colorful life possible. 

Through the “Mentor 4 Moms" Podcast and the relatable style found in her book  “The Intentional Parent: Parenting On Purpose When Life Gets Busy" you can get a sense of Susan’s heart to provide encouragement to moms combined with helpful practical tools. As a wife and mom to 7, she truly understands the challenges of trying to be an Intentional Parent. Susan has been a mentor to women locally in Austin, TX, and Internationally for over a decade. To find out more, visit her website - SusanSeay.com

Ashley Nolan is a wife to Jon and mom of three in the Atlanta area. She is passionate about her role as a consultant with Beautycounter and enjoys encouraging alternative health & living solutions to many. She also enjoys sharing her adoption journey, her passion for orphans and those affected by AIDS, by bringing dignity and honor to these overlooked groups. If she’s not driving carpool or enduring a migraine, you can find her covered in dirt and sweat at the barn riding horses. You can connect with Ashley at @ashleygnolan on Instagram or ashleygnolan@gmail.com.

Jamie Sumner​ has written for the “New York Times” and the “Washington Post,” among many other publications. She is the author of the nonfiction book on motherhood, “Unbound,” and the middle-grade novel, “Roll with It.” She is also a mom to a son with cerebral palsy, and she writes and speaks about disability in literature. She loves stories that celebrate the grit and beauty in all kids. She and her family live in Nashville, Tenn. Visit her at​ ​www.jamie-sumner.com​.

Kirsten is a disciple, mommy of seven and wife to Benjamin Watson (retired NFL football player after 16 seasons). Together, they founded the One More Foundation devoted to spreading the love and hope of Christ to One More soul by meeting real needs, promoting education and providing enrichment opportunities. You can learn more about the Watson family at thewatsonseven.com or follow Kirsten at @_kirstenwatson_.

On this Memorial Day, we are honoring our fallen heroes - and the families they leave behind. Ginger Gilbert Ravella and Rachel Faulkner Brown share their stories of walking the widow's journey and how to walk children through the stages and seasons of grief Visit treasuredgirlz.com to connect with these amazing women and their ministries to support other widows.

Jeremy Cowart is an award-winning photographer, artist, and entrepreneur whose goal in life is to use his creative platform to inspire and help others. Jeremy is a sought-after speaker, having presented at TEDx, the United Nations and creative conferences across the country. His latest endeavor is The Purpose Hotel, a planned global for profit hotel chain designed to fuel the work of not-for-profit organizations. He’s also the founder of a global photography movement, Help-Portrait and an online teaching platform, See University. The story of all of these projects is told in his brand new book “I’m Possible: Jumping into Fear and Discovering a Life of Purpose. He lives in Franklin, TN with his wife and four children.

Jodie Berndt is the author of nine books, including the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series for Children, Teens, and Adult Children. A speaker, Bible teacher, and former television personality, Jodie’s heart is to equip parents to lead lives marked by purpose, grace, and joy. Find Jodie’s blogs, videos, and printable prayer resources at jodieberndt.com or follow her on Instagram @jodie_berndt. She and her husband, Robbie, have four adult children.    

Annie Agarwal is a wife and mom who loves Jesus and desires to use her life to encourage others to step into a relationship with Him. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Florida State University, where she also met her husband Rahul. After marrying, they attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary together, where they both earned their Masters of Divinity in Christian Education.For 11 years, they served in college ministry, pouring into the lives of students and challenging them to follow hard after Jesus. During this time, Annie was also a photographer and the coordinator of her local church's mom's ministry. For 7 years, Annie led moms to connect with one another and with Christ, discovering a passion to see moms parent with grace and intentionality. Three years ago, the Agarwal family relocated to Georiga, where her husband is now on staff at Gwinnett Church. Annie currently creates the content and manages social media for Treasured Girlz, is a contract writer for Lifeway, photographs sweet families, and helps with special events at the church whenever she can! She resides in Buford, Ga with her husband and their four children: Collin, Griffin, Eden and Matthan.

Melanie Shankle writes regularly at The Big Mama blog and is the New York Times bestselling author of On the Bright Side (Zondervan). Melanie is a graduate of Texas A&M and loves writing, shopping at Target, checking to see what’s on sale at Anthropologie and trying to find the lighter side in every situation. Most of all, she loves being the mother of Caroline, the wife of Perry and the official herder of two wild dogs named Piper and Mabel. The five of them live in San Antonio, Texas. Kelli is the best friend of Treasured Girlz' host, Courtney DeFeo.

Jonathan Pitts is an author, speaker, and the executive pastor at Church of the City in Franklin,Tennessee. He previously served as the executive director at the Urban Alternative, the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans. Jonathan has co-authored two books alongside of his late wife, Wynter Pitts. He is also President and co-founder of For Girls Like You Ministries, an equipping and resourcing ministry for tween girls and their parents.Jonathan is the father off our daughters. His oldest daughter is actress, author and vocalist Alena Pitts. He was blessed with fifteen intentional years of marriage to Wynter.

Amy grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and spent “the best four years of her life” on the plains as an Auburn Tiger. She has spent time in the classroom teaching kindergarten, second grade and third grade. In addition to her classroom teaching career, she has also taught etiquette classes for both boys and girls. After 20 years in the classroom and 19 years teaching etiquette classes, Amy says, “I love teaching children some of the basic rules of etiquette, but I know that helping them develop their inside character is what matters most. I want to join with parents in helping children understand that while it is important to know how to act in social situations, nothing can replace kindness, compassion and gentleness.” She began working on developing a curriculum that integrated etiquette AND the character qualities found in Colossians 3:12. Her hope is that each lesson will help children and teens learn the basics of proper etiquette while also helping them incorporate these qualities in their lives (and she finds that SHE needs the reminder as much as the students do!) In addition to teaching weekly etiquette classes for children and tweens, Amy writes articles for magazines and speaks to groups of all ages. She has most recently developed a series of online etiquette courses for “in home” use, as well as a “large group curriculum” that teachers can purchase to create their own business opportunity. For more information about Amy’s programs or to view her online curriculum offerings, visit www.etiquettewithmissamy.com. Amy and her husband, Jay, live in Mountain Brook, Alabama. They also share their home with three teenagers, one cat and two shaggy dogs.   

Kaitlyn, Camryn and Olivia Pitts are young collaborating authors from a ministry family of authors. They are the sisters of actress, author and vocalist, Alena Pitts, and daughters of the late author and founder of ​For Girls Like You​ magazine, Wynter Pitts. They each have their own creative energy, spunk and talents that they use together to entertain, inspire and engage young girls, just like them. Each of the sisters lend their voice and talents to the family ministry as executive producers of ​For Girls Like You​ magazine. Most recently, their lives have inspired the story and books in ​The Daniels Sisters​ series, with each of their personalities being captured for the characters of Ansley, Ashton and Amber, respectively. They live with their dad, pastor, author and speaker, Jonathan Pitts in Franklin, TN.

BECKY THOMPSON is the author of the books My Real Story, Truth Unchanging, Hope Unfolding, and Love Unending and speaks frequently to the issues of balancing life as a wife, mother, and daughter of God. She is the founder of the Midnight Mom Devotional Facebook page and is also known to millions as the author of BeckyThompson.com (formerly Scissortail SILK), a blog that reaches a global audience of readers in need of hope, healing, and the Father's love. A recent transplant to the Nashville area, she lives there with her husband, Jared, and their three young children. For more information, visit www .beckythompson.com. SUSAN PITTS lives in Oklahoma City with her husband, Marc. They have been married for 40 years and together host conferences and events, ministering across the state. Pitts spends much of her time as the Midnight Mom Devotional prayer director, praying for the thousands of requests that come in from around the world. She has two adult daughters and three grandchildren. In her free time, Pitts enjoys trying to keep her New England garden alive in Oklahoma red dirt soil.

JENNIE ALLEN is the founder and visionary behind IF:Gathering, an organization that equips women with gospel-centered resources, events, and community so they may learn more about who God is and dis­ciple others. Through simulcast and live events, IF has reached more than one million women in nearly two hundred countries and has seven thousand women leading in-person gatherings around the world.  A sought-after speaker, Allen has taught at Women of Faith, Catalyst, Q Conference, and SEND (North American Mission Board), as well as in some of the largest churches in North America. She is the author of several books and study guides, including Restless, Anything, and the national bestseller Nothing to Prove. She is also the host of the new “Made for This” podcast, which has already 2 million downloads in six months. Allen has a master’s degree in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Zac, live in Dallas, Texas, with their children. For more information, visit www.jennieallen.com.

Kristen is the Executive Director of Messaging at Orange (The reThink Group,Inc.) and the Co-Founder and Director of The Phase Project. She and her husband Matt are currently parenting their three amazing children through the phases. Before beginning her career at Orange in 2006, Kristen earned her bachelors of education from Baylor University in 2004 and a Master of Divinity from Mercer University in 2009. She worked in the public school system as a high school Biology and English teacher where she learned firsthand the joy and importance of influencing the next generation. At Orange, Kristen has played an integral role in the development of the elementary, middle school, andhigh school curriculums and has shared herexperiences at speaking events across the country. Kristen is the co-host of the Parent Cue Live, a weekly podcast for parents. She is also the co-author of twenty-four books, including her latest release: 18-part Phase Guides series.

Courtney DeFeo shares some encouragement and tips about your daughter's FAITH! This is an area moms desire for their daughters to grow - but can also seem daunting and overwhelming. Tune into this episode for perspective and practical advice around this common topic for tweens. In addition, Courtney will share some lessons learned from the Treasured Study and this final session for the girls.  

Ashlee Stites is my Joanna Gaines. If you've ever thought my house looked good - it's because Ashlee picked it out! She's my adorable neighbor, awesome friend and fantastic stay-at-home mom. She is the proud wife to Jonathan and their three kids. This episode is for moms and girls to enjoy together! Ashlee's oldest daughter, Emerson, joined us from A&M to chat about the challenges of "technology." They both offer such wisdom in this area. I love how much they love and respect each other. Enjoy a peak into one strong mother/daughter relationship as they talk through the tough moments of technology and how families can work together.

Nick and Jessica have been together for 14 years, have 2 wonderful kids (10 + 7) and live in Southlake, Texas.  Nick currently works at Microsoft and prior to that was with Verizon for 12 years.  Jessica is in free lance Marketing, Web Design, Photography and Social Media Consulting.  Between Nick's technology experience and device knowledge and Jessica's countless hours doing social media research, together they bring to the table both sides of the safeguarding spectrum.  They have a passion for safeguarding and protecting kids from devices and the harms of having social media too young, started with their own children.  You learn learn more about their resources, presentations and upcoming services at their safeguarding site.

Casey is a singer and songwriter who has previously been leading worship at Northpoint for over 15 years and producing songs for other artist’s and organizations.  Most recently, Casey joined his wife Anisa in running Truth and Co. an interior design company created to help busy families make confident design decisions for any home project, new or renovated.  However, when he’s not growing Truth & Co or writing songs, you will find him doing laundry, diapers or dishes and riding bikes or having dance parties with he and Anisa’s family of 4 girls.

Founder of Treasured Girlz and the Treasured Study, Courtney DeFeo, discusses the topic of Technology. She covers the challenges and opportunities that this topic brings to moms that are raising girls. She also discusses the Technology session that is featured in the Treasured Study and some tips on how to lead your girls through this discussion.

Wendy Henderson has been married to her amazing husband Jeff for 23 years.  Jeff is the pastor of Gwinnett Church, a campus of North Point Ministries.  They have two children, their daughter Jesse and son Cole.  Jesse is in her Junior year at Samford University and Cole is in his Senior year of high school.  Wendy has been a stay-at-home mom for almost 21 years now and has learned a lot along the way.  What she hasn’t learned from real life parenting experiences, she sought out through mentors and reflecting on the parenting of her own parents and Jeff’s parents.  Wendy is a self proclaimed Karaoke icon, who loves coffee shops, traveling when she can and time with friends and family.   Enjoy this fun chat with Wendy and her daughter Jesse on friendship!

Kari Kampakis is a blogger, author, speaker, and newspaper columnist from Birmingham. Her two books for teen and tween girls, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For, have been used widely across the country by teen youth groups and small groups to empower girls through faith.   Kari’s newest book is for moms of teen girls, and it is called LOVE HER WELL: 10 WAYS TO FIND JOY AND CONNECTION WITH YOUR TEENAGE DAUGHTER. It will release August 18, 2020 through W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.   Kari’s work has been featured on The Huffington Post, The TODAY Show, EWTN, Proverbs 31, Yahoo! News, The Eric Metaxas Show, Ann Voskamp’s blog, and other national outlets. She and her husband, Harry, have four daughters and a dog named Lola. Learn more by visiting KariKampakis.com or finding Kari on social media.

Courtney DeFeo is the founder of this podcast and the creator of TreasuredStudy.com. In this episode, she shares on the topic of "Friendship" which is a common struggle and great teaching opportunity for our girls. Tune in to hear ideas on how to guide your girls through friendship conflict and most importantly how to be the friend you want to find.

Today's mother-daughter chat is with Allie and Sandra Stanley on the topic of emotions. Sandra and Andy Stanley founded North Point Ministries in 1995. She is a Georgia native and has lived in the Atlanta area since graduation from Georgia Tech in 1988.  Sandra and Andy have been married 31 years and have three children, ages 27, 25, and 23.  They also have a daughter-in-law, Danielle, and a 19-year-old foster daughter. Sandra is the author of two women’s studies—Comparison Trap and Breathing Room. Her ministry passion is promoting foster care in the local church.  Much of her time these days is spent in seminary classes though Dallas Theological Seminary, working on various writing projects, and continuing her involvement with Fostering Together – the foster care initiative at North Point Ministries.    Allie Stanley is originally from Milton, GA and graduated from Auburn University in 2018. She has a passion for serving students and was a middle school small group leader, a Young Life leader, a camp counselor and the Student Coordinator at Auburn Community Church. Allie now works with middle school students at a church in Alpharetta, Ga while she is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Theology from DTS. She has a heart for pouring into younger generations and her prayer is that the Lord uses her to inspire and equip students to be godly young men and women who are passionately pursing the Lord while loving the people around them.

Diana King has been teaching over 30 years and is a dear friend of the DeFeo family. She is currently changing little lives in the classroom every day at Grapevine Faith. She also has a passion for The Kukhoma Project which is where she spends some of her favorite summer days in Zambia.  The Kukhoma Project exists for God’s glory to rescue teen mothers in Lusaka, Zambia who have been victims of abuse, to restore, equip and empower these girls and their communities.

Courtney DeFeo, founder of Treasured Girlz, shares some encouragement and guidance around the topic of EMOTIONS. In addition, she gives some practical tips for those walking their daughters through the Treasured Study and what to expect for Session 3: Emotions. 

It's our second Mother-Daughter chat ! This means you can listen to this episode with your daughter (age 10 and up). In this episode, Tammy and Carrington Franklin give us fantastic advice and encouragement about our BODIES! From body image to inner beauty to self care to eating well and exercising - this episode is packed with wisdom and fun. Tammy Franklin is an Arlington, Texas native who is passionate about family and women. She’s been happily married to her best friend, GRAMMY Award-winning gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, for 23 years. Together, they have four children ranging from ages 19 to 30. Prior to marrying Kirk Franklin, Tammy was a single mother for 5 years, and knows first hand the hurt and shame of disappointing her self and family after becomingpregnant as a freshman in college. But, it was the added heartache of being ridiculed and overly judged by her church community that eventually led Tammy to want to help fill a void for young girls and women who find themselves in similar situations. Having walked through disappointments, shame, rejection, but also great joy, and success. Tammy now has a desire to nurture, encourage, and equip women of all ages to be who they are created to be. Believing that when women come together to share both their triumphs as well as their failures, an atmosphere of real authenticity is created! Carrington Franklin is 30 years old. She and her husband Maxx just celebrated 3 years of marriage. They’ve live in Dallas, Texas where Carrington is CEO and Creative Director of her boutique branding firm, Liz Kennedy Brand Management. She received her bachelors in Journalism PR from Baylor University and masters in Communications/Organizational Management from Dallas Baptist University. She has a passion for faith, fitness and all things branding.

Kinsey Ringenberg is a Treasured Podcast listener and a PA in the Denver area. This is a perfect episode for this month as we focus on "body" and how we can help our girls navigate a tough topic. She helps us talk about BMI, obesity and how to address these sensitive topics with our families.   Kinsey loves Jesus, her husband, her 3 children, family, friends, medicine, the outdoors, reading, Bible study, listening to podcasts, Maui, discovering healthy new recipes, teaching, and drinking too much coffee.  After going through several orthopedic surgeries and battling anorexia as a teenager, she knew she wanted a career in medicine with a specific focus on helping children, adolescents, and their families to live their healthiest life.  Kinsey holds a BA in Human Development & Family Studies from Colorado State University and a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Colorado, and has worked as a Physician Assistant at the same pediatric clinic since graduating 11 years ago.  She is passionate about continuing to learn ways to be the best version of the woman God created her to be in both her professional and personal life.    

Sarah Bragg is a popular host and communicator. You can find her on iTunes hosting the podcasts Raising Boys and Girls and Surviving Sarah. Her book titled Body. Beauty. Boys. The Truth About Girls and How We See Ourselveshelps young women find their value in the One who made them. Sarah has a long career of working in ministry and has helped launch several ministry curriculums for Orange during that time. And while she seems to have be a master at brewing coffee, cheering for others and surviving life, she has an actual masters degree in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Sarah and her husband, Scott, and their daughters, Sinclair and Rory, reside in Marietta, Georgia. You can find her online at SarahBragg.com

Courtney DeFeo talks about all things BODY today! This topic is critical for our girls. It's an area of struggle for moms and girls and often a topic we face with fear. We don't want to be the reason our girls struggle. Courtney addresses this fear and gives encouragement and hope in this episode. In addition, she gives you tips on how to lead your groups around this sensitive topic and some lessons learned from her recent experience with her daughter's group. She also gives tips and resources for having "the talks" and much more. More at TreasuredGirlz.com.

Gabriella Graves, or to her friends Gabi, is a Texas born actor. She discovered her love of acting at the age of 4 when she booked the role of Young Ti Moune at a Children's Theatre in San Antonio, TX. Her passion for acting and performing continued to grow over the years as she traveled and sang, with her family, across the country. At the age of 8 she had the opportunity to showcase her talent and was quickly signed with an agent in LA. Shortly after that her family made the exciting choice to move to California so she could pursue her love. Gabi is currently starring on the Disney show Coop and Cami Ask the World as well as multiple animated shows on Netflix, DisneyJr. and Amazon. Gabi's passion is to share Jesus through her acting.  Her motto is DREAM BIG, BE KIND and LOVE ALWAYS. On this episode, we talk with Gabi and her mom about her experience working in Hollywood, their relationship as mom and daughter and how to keep their identity rooted in Christ.

SISSY GOFF, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP is the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. Since 1993, she has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be, both as individuals and families. Sissy is a sought-after speaker for parenting events and the author of eleven books, including her newest, Raising Worry-Free Girls and Braver, Stronger, Smarter (for elementary aged girls). Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications, including her own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. You can find more information and resources at www.raisingboysandgirls.com.

We're back! it's a new season of Treasured with Courtney DeFeo. In this episode, Courtney will chat about all things Identity. This is a topic that is a common struggle for our daughters. Every girl young and old tries to find her way. And it is TOUGH as the mom to watch that rollercoaster. Listen in as Courtney shares her journey with her own daughters and gives some practical advice about this topic. Plus, she'll share some ideas on how to walk her through "Identity" in the new Treasured Study and Treasured Journal found at TreasuredStudy.com.

Kelli McBrayer is one of Courtney's best friends in the world and one amazing mom of two girls. She's a proud wife to Blake, a teacher and loves her home and her community. She's southern as can be, with a tea and monogram nearby at all times. She's the kind of neighbor you love to know and is there for you no matter what. Some of her most memorable food that our family loves for her to bring ... is her USA flag cake, cheese ball with crackers,  chicken salad and oreo surprise. 

Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, and a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over 4 million users daily. She has written 14 books and Bible studies including KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It; When to Say Nothing at All and Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love You’re your Love Drives You Crazy. Karen has been featured on numerous media outlets including TODAY Parents, FoxNews.com, Redbook.com, Crosswalk.com, and HomeLife Magazine. Her passion is to help women to live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to a watching world. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and the mother of three, she enjoys collecting vintage kitchenware, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and feeding the many people who gather around her kitchen island for a taste of Mama Karen’s cooking. Connect with her at karenehman.com.

Karen Ehman is a New York Times bestselling author, a Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker, and a writer for Encouragement For Today, an online devotional that reaches over 4 million users daily. She has written 14 books and Bible studies including KEEP IT SHUT: What to Say, How to Say It; When to Say Nothing at All and Keep Showing Up: How to Stay Crazy in Love You’re your Love Drives You Crazy. Karen has been featured on numerous media outlets including TODAY Parents, FoxNews.com, Redbook.com, Crosswalk.com, and HomeLife Magazine. Her passion is to help women to live their priorities as they reflect the gospel to a watching world. Married to her college sweetheart, Todd, and the mother of three, she enjoys collecting vintage kitchenware, cheering for the Detroit Tigers, and feeding the many people who gather around her kitchen island for a taste of Mama Karen's cooking. Connect with her at karenehman.com.

Blythe Daniel is a literary agent and marketer with 20 plus years of experience in publishing. She is a speaker at writer’s conferences and frequent guest on podcasts and webinars. She links hundreds of bloggers with millions of readers through BlogAbout. Her passion is helping authors share their unique stories. She is the daughter of Dr. Helen McIntosh and co-author of Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. She lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.  www.ourmendedhearts.com Dr. Helen McIntosh (EdD, Counseling Psychology) is a counselor, speaker, educator, author of Messages to Myself and Eric, Jose & The Peace Rug® and co-author of Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters. Her work has appeared in Guideposts, ParentLife, and HomeLife magazines. She resides in Georgia with her husband Jim. They have two children, son Bryan and daughter Blythe, and five grandchildren.     

Sherry Surratt has served in numerous ministry roles as Children’s and Family Pastor, CEO of MOPS International and currently serves as Director of Family and Leadership Strategy for the Rethink Group. She’s a shoe freak, a lover of coffee, mom of two and ‘Mimi’ to three, with another on the way. She and her husband Geoff reside in Denver, CO where they love to hike and escape to the mountains as often as possible. She is a speaker and author and loves to talk about family, leadership and ministry.  

Vicki Courtney is a national speaker to women of all ages and the best-selling author of numerous books and Bible studies including, Move On, Ever After, 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter, and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son. She is a two-time ECPA Christian Book Award winner and has appeared on CNN and Fox News as a youth culture commentator. Vicki got her start in ministry in 1998 when she launched an event for college women for the purpose of encouraging them to base their worth and identity in Christ rather than the culture’s shallow standards. The event eventually expanded to reach teen and even, tween girls, and it wasn’t long before a movement began. Now an empty-nester, Vicki has transitioned her ministry to adult women, but her ministry vision continues with a renewed passion to see women discover their worth in Christ and in turn, point others to a life-changing gospel. Vicki and her husband, Keith, reside in Austin, Texas and are the proud parents of three grown children, two daughter-in-laws and a son-in-law. They also have three grandsons and a granddaughter and are blessed to have all their children living nearby in Austin and Houston. More information about Vicki can be found at VickiCourtney.com.

Whitney Capps is a national speaker for Proverbs 31 Ministries and a writer for the new Bible app, First 5, reaching more than 1,000,000 people daily. As a Bible study geek, Whitney’s delight is to dig into God’s Word for profound yet practical truth. A communicator at heart, Whitney comes alive by sharing those truths with any gal who will give her even a few minutes. In her former life she served as a Talent Acquisitions professional at Chick-fil-A’s corporate office, which gave her a deep love for helping women connect their passion with their purpose for the glory of God. A girly-girl living with all boys, Whitney and her husband Chad are raising their four sons, Cooper, Dylan, Ryder, and Tate just outside Atlanta, Georgia. Her house is wild, loud and littered with Legos. Whitney is addicted to shoes, jewelry, and ice crunching.   

JOSH and CHRISTI STRAUB are speakers, authors, and marriage and family coaches. Co-hosts of the In This Together podcast, they also lead an online community of parents called TwentyTwoSix Parenting. Josh (PhD) is a professor of child psychology and the author of Safe House: How Emotional Safety Is the Key to Raising Kids Who Live, Love, and Lead Well. Josh and Christi have two fun-loving kids, Landon and Kennedy, and a feisty puppy named Copper.

Daytime Emmy Award winner Elisabeth Hasselbeck was a co-host on ABC’s The View for a decade before joining the morning lineup as co-host of Fox and Friends in 2013. The author of the New York Times bestseller The G-Free Diet, she is also the creator of NoGii, a line of all-natural gluten-free protein bars. She and her husband, Tim Hasselbeck, an ESPN NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback, have three children, Grace, Taylor, and Isaiah.

Amy is the Director of WinShape Camps for Girls. WinShape Camps for Girls operates 4 different overnight camp locations in the summer – in both Georgia and North Carolina. Amy graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and also holds a Master of Arts Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Before joining the WinShape Camps team, Amy served at LifeWay Christian Resources in the FUGE Camp area and then later in the Women’s Publishing area. She is married to Matt and they have two young children, Claire and Jack.   

Our daughters will all deal with body images issues just like their moms. And we want to lead them well in this area. This can be such a hard topic for us moms. There can be fear and struggles. Join health coach Kristi McIntosh and counselor Shannon Herman as we discuss this super important issue. All links and information at TreasuredGirlz.com

Our daughters will all deal with body images issues just like their moms. And we want to lead them well in this area. This can be such a hard topic for us moms. There can be fear and struggles. Join health coach Kristi McIntosh and counselor Shannon Herman as we discuss this super important issue. All links and information at TreasuredGirlz.com

Jeannie Cunnion is the author of Parenting the Wholehearted Child and Mom Set Free, as well as a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country. She holds a Master’s degree in social work, and her writing has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. Jeannie and her husband, Mike, have four boys.

Jeannie Cunnion is the author of Parenting the Wholehearted Child and Mom Set Free, as well as a frequent speaker at women’s conferences and parenting events around the country. She holds a Master’s degree in social work, and her writing has been featured on outlets such as the TODAY show, Fox News, The 700 Club, and Focus on the Family. Jeannie and her husband, Mike, have four boys.