AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
Author Spotlight
Author Spotlight
Jasmine Holmes
Jasmine L. Holmes is a passionate writer and educator who celebrates Black stories through her books and public history resources. With a love for literature and academic rigor, she immerses herself in research to uncover the hidden narratives that shape our world. Her commitment to centering Black experiences shines through in her writing, which includes the books Carved in Ebony, Mother to Son, and Crowned with Glory. As a research assistant and teacher, Jasmine shares her expertise with lifelong learners and educators alike, inspiring them to expand their understanding of history and its impact on our society. Alongside her husband and three sons, Jasmine calls Jackson, Mississippi, home. Learn more at www.JasmineLHolmes.com and connect with her on Instagram @jasminelholmes.
September 2, 2025
Jasmine Holmes
Jasmine L. Holmes is a passionate writer and educator who celebrates Black stories through her books and public history resources. With a love for literature and academic rigor, she immerses herself in research to uncover the hidden narratives that shape our world. Her commitment to centering Black experiences shines through in her writing, which includes…
July 31, 2025
Carmel Phillips
Carmel Phillips is the creator of Our Fifth House, her popular blog site where she inspires readers to curate their home’s personality with simple design ideas and achievable DIY projects. She has been featured in Refresh magazine and The DIY Style Finder by KariAnne Wood. Carmel and her husband live in South Carolina, in their…
July 1, 2025
Jordan Raynor
Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Through his bestselling books, podcasts, and devotionals, Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on Earth connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360, a venture-backed tech startup that…
May 30, 2025
Nathan E. Jones
Nathan E. Jones (DRS, Trinity Theological Seminary) is the director of internet outreach for Lamb & Lion Ministries and cohost of the ministry's television and radio programs, Christ in Prophecy, and podcast, The Truth Will Set You Free. He is the author of The Mighty Angels of Revelation and 12 Faith Journeys of the Minor…
April 30, 2025
Rachel Taylor
Rachel Taylor is a registered nurse and childbirth educator specializing in the care of mothers and babies. With more than 15 years of experience as a postpartum nurse, her passion is to bridge the gap between the current healthcare model and a mom’s needs in the fourth trimester. Rachel founded Mama Did It™, a brand…
April 2, 2025
Josh Turner
Josh Turner has been serving global ministries and the local church for almost 20 years, working in a variety of ministry organizations and serving on the teaching team for several churches across the country. Josh has a heart for the lost and for helping the kingdom advance, and he is passionate about helping Christian leaders…
February 26, 2025
Whitney Newby
Whitney Newby is a writer, artist, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute and is a registered nurse. Whitney makes her home in South Carolina with her husband and four children. Learn more at BrighterDayPress.com.
January 31, 2025
Eliza Huie
Eliza Huie is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) trained in trauma care. She teaches counseling for the Association of Biblical Counselors and Metro Baltimore Seminary, and has authored several books including The Whole Life, I’m Stressed, Count Yourself Calm, and Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids. Eliza co-hosts Counsel For Life, a podcast about mental health…
December 20, 2024
Keisha Russell
Keisha Toni Russell has worked as a federal law clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and is a constitutional lawyer with First Liberty Institute, the largest legal organization in the nation dedicated to defending religious liberty. Keisha attended Emory Law and was a 2017 Emory University Graduating Woman of Excellence. Prior to becoming…
November 7, 2024
KariAnne Wood
KariAnne Wood writes the award-winning lifestyle blog Thistlewood Farms, a tiny corner of the internet where all her stories and DIY's hang out and drink sweet tea. She also writes, photographs, and styles for several national magazines including Better Homes and Gardens Christmas Ideas, Country Women, and Flea Market Decor.
September 30, 2024
Kathi Lipp
Kathi Lipp is a busy conference and retreat speaker, currently speaking each year to thousands of women throughout the United States. She is the author of The Husband Project and The Marriage Project and has had articles published in several magazines, including Today’ s Christian Woman and Discipleship Journal. Kathi and her husband, Roger, live…
August 29, 2024
Trillia Newbell
Trillia Newbell is a bestselling author whose many books include God’s Very Good Idea, Fear and Faith, and If God Is For Us. When she isn’t writing, she is encouraging and supporting other writers as the acquisitions director at Moody Publishers. Trillia is married to her best friend, Thern, and they reside with their two…