Authors

Brenna Blain is a wife, mom, and Christian speaker from the PNW with a BA in Theology and Biblical Studies. While she speaks on many topics, Brenna is most passionate about God's involvement in our pain and personal struggles including mental illness, same-sex attraction, and abuse. Connect with Brenna on Instagram @bunonmyhead.

Brittani is a wife, mama, and online media coordinator at Northshore Christian Church. She recently became an author of the book, Finding Joy in Loneliness. Brittani has never considered herself a writer, but she finds that the Lord continues to use her to write pieces of hope for others. You can find her on Instagram at @brittanialexandra spending her days talking about Jesus and encouraging others in motherhood.

Brittany Allen resides in Ohio with her husband and their son. She’s a writer, co-host of the Treasuring Christ Podcast, and the Social Media Coordinator for Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Summer, reading, theology, coffee, and her son’s giggles are a few of her favorite things. You can follow her on Instagram at @brittanyleeallen and read more of her writing on her blog.

Brittany is a wife, homeschool mama, worship leader and podcaster from Eastern North Carolina. She has a strong passion for talking to anyone and everyone about Jesus, but is particularly fond of college students and women who want to dive deeper into Scripture. When she finds herself with free time, she enjoys writing, painting and reading all the books while enjoying a good cup of coffee or hot tea.

Brooke Malko is wife to Jon and a homeschooling momma to four kiddos. She also serves at her local church, Sojourn East, in Louisville, KY as the Women's Ministry Director. She enjoys reading, a good cup of coffee, and a long conversation with a friend. Brooke also loves to dig deep into God's Word, to know him as he is, and to be formed more and more into his image. She feels honored to have the opportunity to teach his Word alongside a wonderful team of women to the women of her church.

Caleb Gilmore is a teaching pastor at Crossings Knoxville in Knoxville, TN. He also is a Hebrew Bible instructor at Johnson University. He received his doctorate from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in 2022 and is interested in the religious systems of the Bible, the history of biblical interpretation, and Jewish studies. He is a Cincinnati sports enthusiast, runner, and a bibliophile.

Candace and her husband Jim enjoy raising their five children in Tennessee. She has written a children's book called Josephine and the Quarantine about how God cares for us in times of loneliness through puppies. Candace also writes a weekly column for the Daily Memphian and for publications like The Gospel Coalition and Risen Motherhood. She dreams of having her own writing cottage in Oxford someday (England is the dream, but Mississippi's not bad either). You can find Candace on Instagram @candaceecholswrites or on her website at candaceechols.com.

Carly is a lover of Raising Cane’s, living by the water, and all things middle school. She’s on staff with Young Life in Norfolk, VA and can often be found at a middle school volleyball game cheering on her friends or playing Throw Throw Burrito with her community group. She has a huge heart for watching people grow in their relationship with Jesus and for people to know God’s heart through Scripture.

Caroline lives and works in Uganda with her adventure pup, Etta, where she loves discipling Sudanese refugees through Bible Storying and learning from their rich culture and faith. She blogs at bymisscellanea.com about anything and everything to do with her walk with the Lord and cross-cultural life. She firmly believes in the magic of a shared home-cooked meal, and her happy place is in a kitchen. An avid amateur folklorist, she loves all things mythological, Tolkien-y, and anthropological, and she'll talk about orality for days if you don't stop her.

Carrie is an ESL teacher who works with students and teachers from all over the world from her home in Cincinnati, OH. Carrie loves meeting new people, learning languages and making people laugh, preferably at the same time. Her hobbies include reading, drinking fun coffee, ballet, rock climbing and cooking, preferably not all at the same time.