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Speaking are these remarkable women, each with a powerful story of overcoming life’s darkest moments, finding freedom, healing, and transformation. Through their dedication and perseverance, they’ve turned hardships into blessings, turning ashes into beauty. They’ve devoted themselves to inspiring others, spreading hope, and showing that the Lord can transform any life, using even our brokenness for good.
July 2025 Speakers:
Torrie Slaughter is an overcomer and a passionate Bible teacher, devotional writer, and founder of Our Given Purpose®, a global ministry dedicated to helping women grow in their faith and walk boldly in their Kingdom identity. As a podcast host and published author, Torrie empowers others to move from surface-level belief to deep spiritual maturity. Through her transparent storytelling and biblical teaching, she shares how God’s grace helped her see Him more clearly and fully surrender her life. Torrie’s mission is to encourage women to embrace their divine calling and live purposefully in Christ. https://www.ourgivenpurpose.com/
Karla Powell is a dedicated mother of two, a loving wife, an evangelist, a Licensed Resident in Counseling, an author, and the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit organization Anxious for Nothing. In 2024, she released her debut book titled “Rest,” inspired by a midnight revelation from God, who imparted the word “Rest” along with an accompanying acronym. Karla attributes all achievements to the grace of God. She is passionate about encouraging others to embrace their divine purpose and to have faith in His abundant capabilities. https://www.anxious4nothingva.com/about
Melissa Gaona, Ignition Ministries: Melissa is the founder of Ignition Ministries. Melissa grew up in Texas with a rough home life, exposed to drugs, alcohol, violence, staying in a women’s shelter with her mom when she was a little girl wondering , ‘Where is this God they call Jesus?’ After traveling down her own broken road….‘Then God! But God! “He’s been using all of life’s experiences that were designed to hurt me and instead He’s made something beautiful.” https://ignitionministries.org/history
Judy Bowman: Wheel Power Ministry: As a single mom to a 3-year-old boy, Judy overcame domestic abuse, homelessness, and personal challenges and losses. She transformed her struggles into a mission of hope, cycling across the U.S. coast-to-coast 15 times. Over 7,500 nights, she slept on Sunday school room floors, courageously and selflessly sharing God’s hope with others. https://www.wheelpower.org/
Linda Shepherd, Rejoice in the Lord Always Ministry. Overcomer, writer, poet, mentor.