Behind the Stories The (in)courage
Contributors

These are the women who write regularly for (in)courage. Every day they
take turns pulling up a chair to share their stories of what Jesus looks like in
their every day, gloriously ordinary, and often messy lives.

Aliza Latta Aliza Latta is a Canadian writer, journalist, and artist, who is a huge fan of telling stories. She writes about faith and young adulthood on her blog and is the author and illustrator of the children's book, Loved By Me.
Anna E. Rendell Anna works full-time for DaySpring from Minnesota, where she lives with her husband and four kids. Anna is the author of A Moment of Christmas and Pumpkin Spice for Your Soul, and she shares the good stuff of the regular, encouraging you to see the ordinary glory in your everyday
Barb Roose Barb Roose is a speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous so that they experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives. She’s a proud empty-nest mom of three, and prefers to eat dessert first.
Becky Keife Becky is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, mom of three loud boys, and the Community and Editorial Manager for (in)courage. She loves writing about anxiety, motherhood, and the kindness of God. Long naps, shady trails, and a good book make her really happy.
Dawn Camp Now graduated from her role as a homeschooling mom of 8, Dawn Camp devotes her time and love of stories to writing her first novel. She enjoys movie nights, cups of Earl Grey, and cheering on the Braves. She and her husband navigate an ever-emptying nest in the Atlanta suburbs.
Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Dorina is a multicultural speaker, author, Bible teacher, foodie, podcaster, and trail runner. She helps people chase God's glory down unexpected trails and flourish in their God-given callings. Dorina and her husband Shawn are raising three brave girls in Central California.
Holley Gerth Holley Gerth is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, counselor, and life coach. Her newest release is The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You. She's also wife to Mark, Mom to Lovelle, and Nana to Eula and Clem.
Jennifer Dukes Lee Author Jennifer Dukes Lee and her husband live on the family farm, raising crops, pigs, and two humans. She’s a fan of dark chocolate, emojis, eighties music, bright lipstick, and Netflix binges. She wants to live life in such a way that you can’t help but want more of Jesus.
Jenny Erlingsson Jenny is an Alabama-born speaker and author of romantic fiction & creative non-fiction. When she’s not ministering in Iceland with her Viking husband or mothering her adorably feisty kids, she can be found writing and reading in the margins, with a side of Icelandic chocolate.
Jennifer Schmidt Jen encourages women to embrace both the beauty and bedlam of their everyday lives. A popular speaker, worship leader, and author of Just Open the Door, Jen lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, and a sofa for anyone who needs it.
Joy Groblebe As a full-time DaySpring employee, Joy leads the (in)courage staff and manages all publishing projects. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, two pit bulls,...
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Karina Allen Karina Allen is devoted to helping women live out their unique calling and building authentic community through the practical application of Scripture in an approachable, winsome manner.
Kathi Lipp Kathi lives with Roger and a bunch of chickens in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. There they host writer retreats, and Kathi writes about how to do life with God a little closer today than yesterday. She’s a best-selling author and loves her Clutter Free Community.
Kaitlyn Bouchillon Kaitlyn is a Virtual Assistant, book launch manager, and storyteller who writes about discovering God's goodness in the ordinary and faithfulness in the difficult. She loves good books, deep conversations, and iced vanilla lattes. Kaitlyn is the author of Even If Not.
Kayla Craig Kayla Craig is the author of “To Light Their Way: A Collection of Prayers & Liturgies for Parents.” A former journalist, she’s adamant about paying attention and staying curious. Kayla explores what it looks like to see God in all things in her work as a writer and podcaster.
Kristen Strong Kristen Strong, author of Back Roads to Belonging and Girl Meets Change, writes as a friend offering meaningful encouragement for each season of life so you can see it with hope instead of worry. She and her US Air Force veteran husband have 3 children and live in Colorado.
Laura Kelly Fanucci Laura Kelly Fanucci is an author, speaker, and founder of Mothering Spirit, an online space on parenting and spirituality. She has written 7 books on faith, motherhood, & grief. Laura lives with her husband & 5 sons in MN, where she earned her master of divinity-and hates winter.
Ligia Andrade Ligia (Lee-hee-ya) was born in Antigua, Guatemala, and currently resides in Canada. She is a devoted wife, mother, and leader. Ligia is passionate about serving others and sharing her story of God’s grace and redeeming power. She has a profound love for God and people.
Mary Carver Mary is a writer and speaker who lives for good books, spicy queso, and television marathons – but lives because of God’s grace. She writes about giving up on perfect and finding truth in unexpected places. Mary and her husband live in Kansas City with their two daughters.
Melissa Zaldivar Melissa Zaldivar is a social in the world of academics and an academic in the world of socials. She's an author and podcast host with a BA in Communications and an MA in Theology. She loves a good sandwich, obscure history, and wandering around New England antique shops.
Michele Cushatt A three-time tongue cancer survivor and mama of children from “hard places," Michele Cushatt is a (reluctant) expert on pain, trauma and the deep human need for connection. Michele lives in Colorado with her husband and their six children, ages 13 to 28.
Rachel Marie Kang Rachel Marie Kang is the author of Let There Be Art and The Matter of Little Losses. A writer of poems, prose, and other pieces, she is founder of The Fallow House and the Social Media & Guest Post Manager for (in)courage. Connect with her at rachelmariekang.com.
Robin Dance Robin is the author of For All Who Wander. As Southern as sugar-shocked tea, she is married to her college sweetheart and has three children. An empty nester with a full life, she's determined to age with grace and to celebrate the beauty and magic of today.
Simi John Simi was born in India and moved to Dallas, TX at the age of 7. Simi is a speaker, author, and full-time physical therapist. Her calling is to the local church and her passion is to equip women to know who they are and live faithfully right where they are.
Tasha Jun Tasha Jun is a melancholy dreamer, a biracial Korean American storyteller, wife to Matt, and mama to 3 little warriors. As long as she can remember, she’s lived and stood in places where cultures collide. Writing has always been the way God has led her towards home and hope.
Tyra Rains Tyra is a wife, mom, coco, friend, and author of Virtue: Living Uncommon in a Common World. Her passion is pastoring alongside her husband and making sure everyone she meets encounters the goodness of God. Tyra loves time with her crew, laughing, sunshine, and jeepin’.