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Kristen Zuray
Making her stories authentic and relatable, Kristen lives out the experiences and lessons before she writes and speaks about them. Driven by the pain of her past, she is passionate about restoring hope through the removal of negative labels. For most of her life, Kristen has struggled to overcome the emotional abuse that shaped her negative views of herself. Through years of peeling back the painful layers, she learned to accept her true identity and purpose. She now walks in confidence with her new label as the daughter of God!
Kristen loves storytelling. She has written about her struggles in a very unique way through the allegorical series, Redemption of Adi. In those pages, you will relate to the struggles of the character, Adi, as she discovers her true identity and her purpose.
Kristen has appeared as a guest on New Day Seattle, Mike Rowe's Returning the Favor, podcasts and radio shows. Kristen also speaks at conferences, retreats, and small groups spreading God's message of individual worth and value.
Josh Zuray
From Pastor to Officer, Josh Zuray has quite the exciting stories to tell and a wide range of ability to connect with people. Any space is a space for Josh to share the word of God. He has preached to people from behind a pulpit and to those in the back of his cop car. He has a heart for encouraging pastors, first responders, and families.
Josh loves telling allegories and spreading sunshine. He has walked into some of the darkest situations and has learned how to support and encourage people as they face the unthinkable. Through his own experience as a first responder, he hopes that he can help others in the field learn how to rest in God and let God be their protector.
Lydia Zuray
Truth is something Lydia does not shy from. From battling years of chronic pain and illness, Lydia has learned to draw her strength from the Lord. She has learned that the depth of grace, love, and truth comes from getting on your knees and praying to God. Freedom in Christ is something Lydia lives and experiences daily and she loves teaching youth students and emerging adults how to walk in freedom as well.
Lydia has worked with youth students from all walks of life. She regularly shepherds students individually and develops leaders to shepherd as well. She has a heart to boldly love people and give their whole life to Christ.
Abigail DeWitt
Life transitions and rollercoasters have come rapidly for Abigail. Some joyous, some traumatic, some big, some small, through it all Abigail has grown a heart passionate about helping young adults navigate it all while standing on God's promises. Learning more of who God is and what He says is one of Abigail's favorite parts of being alive. God existing means to Abigail that there is always hope for a future, no matter how bleak and painful the situation.
Allowing space to feel and grieve traumas and painful circumstances is something that is required to heal. However, we are not called to stay in that space. We are to mourn with those who mourn, and be joyous with those who are joyous. All of which we must do while trusting God in every piece of it.