Behind the Stories The (in)courage
Contributors

These are the women who write regularly for (in)courage. Every day they
take turns pulling up a chair to share their stories of what Jesus looks like in
their every day, gloriously ordinary, and often messy lives.

Aarti Sequeira Aarti is a television personality, chef, cookbook author, news + documentary producer, third-culture kid, and chaser of the polyglot palate. She's fascinated by the fact...
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Aliza Latta Aliza Latta is a Canadian writer, journalist, and artist, who is a huge fan of telling stories. She writes about faith and young adulthood on her blog and is the author and illustrator of the children's book, Loved By Me.
Anjuli Paschall Anjuli grew up as a missionary kid secretly wondering, “Why does everyone else understand what a relationship with Jesus is, but me?” She is a pastor’s wife, spiritual director, writer, and mom to five kids. Anjuli loves chai tea and the color orange.
Anna E. Rendell Anna is the author of A Moment of Christmas and Pumpkin Spice for Your Soul. She's worked at (in)courage since 2012, and lives in Minnesota with her husband and their four kids. Anna encourages others to look for the extraordinary moments found in their ordinary days.
Becky Keife Becky loves serving as (in)courage’s Community Manager. She is a speaker and author of No Better Mom for the Job. Becky is a huge fan of Voxer, Sunday naps, and championing women. She lives near Los Angeles and loves hiking shady trails with her husband and three spirited sons.
Bonnie Gray Bonnie Gray is the author of Whispers of Rest and Finding Spiritual Whitespace, wife, and mom to two boys. An inspirational speaker, she’s guided thousands to detox stress and experience God’s love through soul care, encouragement, and prayer.
Dawn Camp Dawn Camp is an Atlanta-based writer, photographer, and essential oil slinger currently juggling two life stages: mom to 3 teens and 5 adult children, mimi to 5 adorable grands. She enjoys weekly movie date nights with her husband of 30+ years and a steaming cup of Earl Grey.
Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Dorina is a multicultural speaker, author, Bible teacher, foodie, podcaster, and trail runner. She helps people chase God's glory down unexpected trails and flourish in their God-given callings. Dorina and her husband Shawn are raising three brave girls in Central California.
Grace P. Cho Grace P. Cho is a Korean American writer, poet, speaker, and the Editorial Manager at (in)courage. She believes telling our stories can change the world and desires to elevate women of color’s voices in the publishing industry.
Jami Nato Jami, wife to Nato and mom of four unruly children, is an entrepreneur and leader who focuses on faith, community, authenticity, and courage. She’s passionate...
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Holley Gerth Holley Gerth is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, counselor, and life coach. Her newest release is The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You. She's also wife to Mark, Mom to Lovelle, and Nana to Eula and Clem.
Jennifer Dukes Lee Author Jennifer Dukes Lee and her husband live on the family farm, raising crops, pigs, and two humans. She’s a fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus.
Jennifer Schmidt Jen encourages women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives. A popular speaker, worship leader, and author of Just Open the Door, Jen lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, and a sofa for anyone who needs it.
Jennifer Ueckert Jennifer is an artist living in rural Nebraska with her US Army veteran husband. She loves to create and seeks to reflect the beauty of Christ and encourage others in meaningful, beautiful ways.
Joy Groblebe As a full-time DaySpring employee, Joy leads the (in)courage staff and manages our publishing projects. She works remotely from her home outside of Denver, CO...
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Karina Allen Karina Allen is devoted to helping women live out their unique calling and building authentic community through the practical application of Scripture in an approachable, winsome manner.
Kathi Lipp Kathi lives with Roger and a bunch of chickens in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. There they host writer retreats, and Kathi writes about...
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Kaitlyn Bouchillon Kaitlyn is a Virtual Assistant, book launch manager, and storyteller who writes about discovering God's goodness in the ordinary and faithfulness in the difficult. She loves good books, deep conversations, and iced vanilla lattes. Kaitlyn is the author of Even If Not.
Kim Marquette Kim, DaySpring Brand Director, is a pastor’s wife, mama of four (all married, so make that 8), and GiGi (best title) to six grandchildren. Chocolate...
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Kristen Strong Kristen Strong writes as a friend offering meaningful encouragement for each season of life so you can see it with hope instead of worry. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have 3 children and live in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Lucretia Berry Lucretia is the creator of Brownicity.com. She is a wife, mom of three, and a former college professor, whose passion for racial healing led her to author What LIES Between Us: Fostering First Steps Towards Racial Healing, and speak at TEDx Charlotte and Q Ideas Charlotte (2017).
Mary Carver Mary is a writer and speaker who lives for good books, spicy queso, and television marathons – but lives because of God’s grace. She writes about giving up on perfect and finding truth in unexpected places. Mary and her husband live in Kansas City with their two daughters.
Melissa Zaldivar Melissa Zaldivar is a social in the world of academics and an academic in the world of socials. She's an author and podcast host with...
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Michele Cushatt A three-time tongue cancer survivor and mama of children from “hard places," Michele Cushatt is a (reluctant) expert on pain, trauma and the deep human need for connection. Michele lives in Colorado with her husband and their six children, ages 13 to 28.
Michelle Reyes Michelle Reyes, Ph.D., is an Indian American pastor’s wife, writer, and activist. She is also the Vice President of the Asian American Christian Collaborative and writes regularly on faith, culture, and justice. Michelle lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two kids.
Patricia Raybon Jesus writer by day. Mystery writer by night. Patricia Raybon, an award-winning Colorado author, writes on faith, race, and grace. Her debut historical mystery novel, "All That Is Secret," drops Oct. 5, 2021, from Tyndale. Join her on the journey at patriciaraybon.com
Rachel Kang Rachel Kang is a mixed woman of African American, Native American, Irish, and Dutch descent. She is a writer of prose, poems, and other pieces,...
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Renee Swope Renee Swope is a Word-lover, heart-encourager, and grace-needer. The best-selling author of A Confident Heart, Renee is a mom of three Joshua (26), Andrew (23), and Aster (12). She loves gardening, making memories with her family, and creating beautiful spaces in her home.
Robin Dance Robin is the author of For All Who Wander. As Southern as sugar-shocked tea, she is married to her college sweetheart and has three children. An empty nester with a full life, she's determined to age with grace and to celebrate the beauty and magic of today.
Stephanie Bryant Stephanie Bryant is the co-founder of (in)courage and a podcaster. She formerly owned a Social Marketing & Business Coaching company and is now passionate about guiding you to your promised land. She enjoys spending her days with her husband and their miracle daughter, Gabrielle.
Simi John Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 7. Simi is a speaker, author, and full-time physical therapist. Her...
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Tasha Jun Tasha Jun is a melancholy dreamer, a biracial Korean American storyteller, wife to Matt, and mama to 3 little warriors. As long as she can remember, she’s lived and stood in places where cultures collide. Writing has always been the way God has led her towards home and hope.