The Heart of 'Peace': Stories That Inspire

The Heart of 'Peace': Stories That Inspire

This podcast episode celebrates the launch of “Peace,” a collaborative book featuring multiple writers, and includes a behind-the-scenes conversation with contributors Lauren Ulrich and Vanessa King. Lauren, a homeschool mom in South Carolina, shares how writing about her journey with fatherlessness and God as Prince of Peace helped her heal, let go of shame and fear, and step out in courage, using images like Jeremiah 17:7–8 and the song “Turn It to Praise.” Vanessa, a former military service member and homeschool mom in Virginia, describes feeling prompted by the Holy Spirit to participate, writing with practical application about prayer, and wrestling with self-doubt and procrastination. Both discuss how editing and community reminded them they are not alone and encouraged readers to trust God’s sovereignty and begin writing even without having everything figured out. You can get your copy here.

00:00 Welcome and Book Launch
00:51 Meet the Authors
02:48 Why Peace Matters
04:43 Lauren’s Story and Theme
09:52 Writing Struggles and Growth
15:12 Lessons and Looking Back
21:13 Community and Collaboration
25:11 What Readers Will Feel
28:53 Advice for Writers
31:11 Final Thanks and Invitation