Karen Stiller's Freedom Story!

I love today's conversation with Karen Stiller, author of the upcoming book “Holiness Here,” as she shares her journey of seeking freedom from anxiety, fear, and worry, and stepping into a life of courage and risk-taking anchored in faith. As a pastor’s wife, Karen’s experiences offer profound insights into the intersection of grief, trust, and community in the journey of holiness.

Karen’s story takes an unexpected turn with the passing of her husband from transplant lymphoma in the brain, a rare complication arising from a kidney transplant. In the midst of profound loss and grief, Karen grapples with questions of trust in God’s sovereignty and the role of community in navigating life’s deepest valleys.

Drawing inspiration from biblical narratives, including Jesus’ encounter with Mary and Martha after Lazarus’s death, Karen reflects on the raw honesty of wrestling with faith amidst pain and doubt. Through her journey, she discovers the transformative power of believing even in the midst of unbelief, and the profound truth that God sees our pain and walks with us through it.

In her book coming out next week, “Holiness Here,” Karen dives into the essence of a holy life and the grace that God extends to each of us to live it out. Through cycles of growth and spiritual obligation, Karen invites readers to explore what it truly means to embrace holiness in the midst of life’s challenges.

Join us as we journey with Karen Stiller through the depths of grief, the courage of trust, and the transformative power of holiness in everyday life. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire and uplift your soul.

Bio:

Karen Stiller is a senior editor of Faith Today magazine and writes frequently for magazines like Reader's Digest, Ekstasis, In Trust, and other publications across North America. Stiller is a three-time winner of the prestigious A.C. Forrest Memorial Award from the Canadian Church Press for excellence in socially conscious religious journalism. She is author of The Minister's Wife (2020, Tyndale Momentum); co-author of Craft, Cost & Call (2019), Shifting Stats Shaking the Church (2015) and Going Missional (2010); editor of The Lord's Prayer(2015) and coeditor of Evangelicals Around the World (2015). She lives in Ottawa and has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Non-Fiction from University of King's College, Dalhousie.

Anchor Verse:

John 11-The Story of Jesus and Lazarus's sisters

Mark 9:24

Connect with Karen:

Website: https://karenstiller.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/karen.stiller

FB: https://www.facebook.com/karen.durlingstiller

Blog: https://karenstiller.com/blog/when-i-look-i-can-see-the-good/

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