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Kathy Stommel
  • Living in Your True Identity as a Christian in a Post-Christian Culture

    Living in Your True Identity as a Christian in a Post-Christian Culture

    October 7, 2025 Igniting Purpose, Spritituality, Therapy

    Reclaiming Your Identity in Christ “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.”— 1 Peter 2:9 In today’s world, losing sight of who we really are is easy. Culture tries to define identity everywhere we turn by performance, popularity, success, or how…

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🎷🌿 A Night of Blues & Jazz with MERJ at Wand 🎷🌿 A Night of Blues & Jazz with MERJ at Wandering Brooke! 🌿🎷 We’re so excited to share that since opening our doors last November, we’ve been dreaming of ways to bring our community together — and now it’s happening! 💫 Join us for the first in our new monthly music series at Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue, where we’ll feature a fresh style of music each month. We’re kicking things off with a night of smooth blues and jazz from the incredible MERJ 🎶 with special guest Isaiah Guidry 🎷🎶 🍴 Complimentary hors d’oeuvres 🍷 BYOB – bring your favorite drink 🎶 Talented and gifted players setting the tone for a soulful evening! Come relax, connect, and experience the charm of our nature-inspired venue as music fills the air. 🌾 And yes — it’s completely FREE! 📅 Saturday, November 15, 6:30 📍 Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue 185 Dry Fork Road, Brush Creek, TN Let’s make this the start of something beautiful — where music, community, and nature come together. 💙🎵 #WanderingBrookeNights #MERJ #LiveMusic #CommunityVibes #JazzAndBlues #BYOB #FreeEvent #WanderingBrookeVenue #BluesNight #LocalMusic
🎷🌿 A Night of Blues & Jazz at Wandering Broo 🎷🌿 A Night of Blues & Jazz at Wandering Brooke! 🌿🎷 Step into the soothing sounds of live jazz and blues surrounded by the natural charm of Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue — where music meets the gentle beauty of our woodland setting. 🌾 🎶 Experience awesome musicians filling the air with smooth, soulful melodies. 🍴 Savor complimentary hors d’oeuvres while you relax and mingle. 🍷 BYOB – Bring your favorite beverage and create your perfect evening vibe! And the best part? It’s FREE! 🎉 This is the first of our monthly music nights, where we’ll feature a new style each time — from bluegrass and country to R&B and beyond — bringing our community together through the shared love of sound, stories, and connection. 📅 Saturday, November 15th, 2025, 6:30pm 📍 Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue 185 Dry Fork Road, Brush Creek, TN 38547 Let’s gather, sip, and sway as we celebrate the art of music in nature’s embrace. 💙🎵 #WanderingBrookeNights #LiveMusic #CommunityVibes #JazzAndBlues #BYOB #FreeEvent #WanderingBrookeVenue
🎷🌿 A Night of Blues & Jazz at Wandering Broo 🎷🌿 A Night of Blues & Jazz at Wandering Brooke! 🌿🎷 Step into the soothing sounds of live jazz and blues surrounded by the natural charm of Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue — where music meets the gentle beauty of our woodland setting. 🌾 🎶 Experience great players filling the air with smooth, soulful melodies. 🍴 Savor complimentary hors d’oeuvres while you relax and mingle. 🍷 BYOB – Bring your favorite beverage and create your perfect evening vibe! And the best part? It’s FREE! 🎉 This is the first of our monthly music nights, where we’ll feature a new style each time — from bluegrass and country to R&B and beyond — bringing our community together through the shared love of sound, stories, and connection. 📅 Saturday, Nov 15th at 6:30pm 📍 Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue Let’s gather, sip, and sway as we celebrate the art of music in nature’s embrace. 💙🎵 #WanderingBrookeNights #LiveMusic #CommunityVibes #JazzAndBlues #BYOB #FreeEvent #WanderingBrookeVenue
🎷 ✨ A Night of Jazz, Blues & Community in a B 🎷 ✨ A Night of Jazz, Blues & Community in a Beautiful Venue with Nature as Our Backdrop✨ 🎷 Join us for our first-ever Monthly Music Night at Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue, a magical evening where soulful Jazz & Blues fill the air, featuring a live band with not one, but TWO incredible saxophone players! 🎶 Relax in the beauty of nature, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and bring along your favorite drink to sip as you unwind, connect, and make memories with friends old and new. 🍇🥂 🌿 Where: Brush Creek, TN 📅 When: Saturday, November 15th, 6:30pm 🎵 Vibe: Smooth Jazz, Soulful Blues, Warm Community This is more than a concert — it’s a celebration of music, connection, and calm. ✨ Space is limited — don’t miss this unforgettable night! ✨ #LiveMusic #JazzAndBlues #CommunityNight #FarmVenueEvents #UnwindUnderTheStars #SupportLocalMusic #NatureVibes #goodtimestogether
💞 Couple’s Intensive Workshop | December 3– 💞 Couple’s Intensive Workshop | December 3–6, 2025 We’re offering a Couple’s Intensive Workshop this December 3–6, 2025 — at just one-third the cost of most 3-day intensives! 💰 $3,000 per couple for 3 days with two experienced Christian experiential therapists. This workshop is for couples who want to take a deeper dive into understanding themselves and explore the barriers that keep them from staying connected — to themselves, to God, and to each other. So often, we don’t realize how our coping strategies — the ways we protect ourselves — can actually create distance in close relationships. When we become aware of these patterns, we can make new choices that bring healing and connection. This experience isn’t about collecting tools or techniques — it’s about discovering how you show up and becoming your authentic self in your relationship. 🌿 Space is limited to 5 couples so each person receives the individual attention they deserve. If this speaks to you, message us today to reserve your spot — spaces will go fast! 💫 #CouplesIntensive #ChristianCounseling #MarriageHealing #RelationshipGrowth #FaithAndHealing #AuthenticConnection #ChristianTherapy #MarriageJourney #HealingTogether #MarriageIntensive #CouplesRetreat #EmotionalHealing #ChristianMarriage #InnerWork #GrowTogether #FaithBasedHealing #CouplesWorkshop #HeartWork #ChristianCouples #DeepConnection
🌿 How to Forgive When It Feels Impossible Forgi 🌿 How to Forgive When It Feels Impossible Forgiveness isn’t a one-time act, it’s a journey of prayer, healing, and surrender. 💫 Start small. Ask God to open the door to forgiveness, even if just a crack. Pray for the other person, invite God to heal your heart, and ask Him to reveal what’s truly behind your pain. Then, keep showing up letting His love do what only He can. Each prayer softens your heart a little more. Each moment of surrender brings peace closer. And before you know it… forgiveness becomes freedom. 🤍 ✨ “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3 #ForgivenessJourney #FaithOverFeelings #HeartHealing #ChristianEncouragement #LetGoAndLetGod #PrayerChangesThings #JesusHeals #FaithInAction #GodsLoveHeals #SpiritualGrowth #WalkInLove #GraceInAction #HealingThroughFaith #ChristianInspiration
✨ Who Am I in a World That Keeps Changing? 🌿 ✨ Who Am I in a World That Keeps Changing? 🌿 Have you ever felt unsure of who you are anymore? You love God, but the world feels louder than your faith. One day you’re confident in truth, the next, you’re questioning everything you were taught. You’re not alone. Many Christians today are navigating what it means to live faithfully in a culture that constantly redefines truth, identity, and morality. Here’s the good news: 💜 Your identity isn’t something you have to build, it’s something you’ve already been given. “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.” — 1 Peter 2:9 When we come back to intimacy with God through prayer, stillness, and the Word, clarity returns. Healing happens. Peace replaces confusion. If you’ve ever felt wounded by religion or unsure where you fit in this world, this article is for you. 🌸 ➡️ Read the full post: “Living in Your True Identity as a Christian in a Post-Christian Culture” (link in bio) kathystommelartist.com #IdentityInChrist #ChristianHealing #FaithJourney #PostChristianCulture #ChristianTherapist #HealingInChrist #BiblicalTruth #ignitingpurpose
💞 Couple’s Intensive Workshop | December 3– 💞 Couple’s Intensive Workshop | December 3–6, 2025 We’re offering a Couple’s Intensive Workshop this December 3–6, 2025 — at just one-third the cost of most 3-day intensives! 💰 $3,000 per couple for 3 days with two experienced Christian experiential therapists. This workshop is for couples who want to take a deeper dive into understanding themselves and explore the barriers that keep them from staying connected to themselves, to God, and to each other. So often, we don’t realize how our coping strategies, the ways we protect ourselves , can actually create distance in close relationships. When we become aware of these patterns, we can make new choices that bring healing and connection. This experience isn’t about collecting tools or techniques — it’s about discovering how you show up and becoming your authentic self in your relationship. 🌿 Space is limited to 5 couples so each person receives the individual attention they deserve. If this speaks to you, message us today to reserve your spot, spaces will go fast! 💫 #CouplesIntensive #ChristianCounseling #MarriageHealing #RelationshipGrowth #FaithAndHealing #AuthenticConnection #ChristianTherapy #MarriageJourney #HealingTogether #MarriageIntensive #CouplesRetreat #EmotionalHealing #ChristianMarriage #InnerWork #GrowTogether #FaithBasedHealing #CouplesWorkshop #HeartWork #ChristianCouples #DeepConnection
🍁In this final part of their journey, Melanie a 🍁In this final part of their journey, Melanie and Tyler share what life looks like now — a marriage marked by connection, laughter, and peace they once thought was lost forever. Their story is living proof that when two people choose to show up, do the work, and open their hearts again, transformation is possible. The intensive didn’t just save their marriage — it gave them a brand-new beginning that keeps getting better. Sometimes the greatest investment isn’t a getaway, but a chance to rediscover the person you fell in love with. A couples intensive may cost about the same as a vacation… but the results can last a lifetime. 💛 Melanie and Tyler were once ready to give up… and now, they’re closer than ever. They’ll tell you — the 3-day intensive was the best thing they’ve ever done for their marriage. Because it didn’t just fix what was broken… it gave them a whole new beginning. 🌿 #MarriageHealing #CouplesIntensive #LoveRestored #MarriageTransformation #HealingTogether #StrongerTogether #HopeForMarriage #InvestInYourMarriage #MarriageJourney #LifelongLove
I'm diving into "Dreaming With God" by Bill Johnso I'm diving into "Dreaming With God" by Bill Johnson and he goes on to say: "They (Christians) don’t work to fit into other people’s expectations, but burn with the realization of who the Father says they are." Staying connected with God and ourselves is key in relationships. When we get defensive or make excuses, we've lost sight of our identity and purpose. Let's choose freedom - being clear about what's happening within us and not getting entangled in others' stuff. #stayconnected #wisdominGod #freedom #befree #healingrelationships #miracleshappen #Godswayofrelationships #stayinlove
💞 Couple’s Intensive Workshop | December 3– 💞 Couple’s Intensive Workshop | December 3–6, 2025 We’re offering a Couple’s Intensive Workshop this December 3–6, 2025, at just one-third the cost of most 3-day intensives! 💰 $3,000 per couple for 3 days with two experienced Christian experiential therapists. This workshop is for couples who want to take a deeper dive into understanding themselves and explore the barriers that keep them from staying connected to themselves, to God, and to each other. So often, we don’t realize how our coping strategies, the ways we protect ourselves can actually create distance in close relationships. When we become aware of these patterns, we can make new choices that bring healing and connection. This experience isn’t about collecting tools or techniques, it’s about discovering how you show up and becoming your authentic self in your relationship. 🌿 Space is limited to 5 couples so each person receives the individual attention they deserve. If this speaks to you, message us today to reserve your spot, spaces will go fast! 💫 #CouplesIntensive #ChristianCounseling #MarriageHealing #RelationshipGrowth #FaithAndHealing #AuthenticConnection #ChristianTherapy #MarriageJourney #HealingTogether #MarriageIntensive #CouplesRetreat #EmotionalHealing #ChristianMarriage #InnerWork #GrowTogether #FaithBasedHealing #CouplesWorkshop #HeartWork #ChristianCouples #deepconnection
✨ Forgiveness sets us free. ✨ Forgiveness is o ✨ Forgiveness sets us free. ✨ Forgiveness is one of the hardest things we’ll ever be asked to do. Especially in marriage, partnerships, and close relationships, where the wounds can cut deep. But here’s the truth: forgiveness is not something we muster up by our own strength. It takes supernatural help from God. When we open even a crack in the door, just enough to say “Lord, help me be willing to forgive”, He meets us there. By faith, He works in ways we can’t explain. Little by little, chains of bitterness fall off, hearts soften, and healing begins. ⚠️ Forgiveness does not mean excusing abuse or staying in unsafe situations. God’s heart is for your safety and restoration. But in relationships, where there is not abuse, forgiveness is the oil that keeps love alive. It brings peace, it rebuilds trust, and it sets us free, even more than the person we’re forgiving. 🤍 If you’re struggling to forgive today, remember: you don’t have to do it alone. Ask God to help you want to forgive. That willingness is the first step toward freedom. 💬 What has forgiveness set you free from? Share below. 🙏 Drop a “🕊️” if you’re asking God for help in forgiveness today. ✨ Tag someone who could use encouragement on their journey of forgiveness.#Forgiveness #Grace #HealingThroughChrist #SetFree #FaithJourney #GodsGrace #ForgiveAsHeForgave #ChristianLiving #FreedomInChrist #WalkByFaith #MarriageMatters #FaithInMarriage #MarriageHealing #GodCenteredMarriage #MarriageRestoration #LoveAndForgiveness #HeartHealing #LetGoAndLetGod #PeaceWithin #SpiritualHealing #SoulCare #HealingJourney #ChristianEncouragement #HopeInChrist #DailyEncouragement #Christiantherapy
#ignitingpurpose #peacebeuponyou #healingland #fai #ignitingpurpose #peacebeuponyou #healingland #faithandstrength #peacebestill #faithandstrength
🎉 Big smiles and big wins at the AACC Conferenc 🎉 Big smiles and big wins at the AACC Conference! 🎉 Congratulations to our basket giveaway winner — thank you for bringing such great energy to the event. 💐✨ Whether you’re a counselor, life coach, or minister, we’re here to support you with community, resources, and encouragement as you continue to serve others. 💙 🙌 Stay connected, join the conversation, and let’s keep building each other up. #AACC #Counselors #LifeCoaches #Ministers #Community #Encouragement #TogetherWeGrow
Are Couple’s Intensives Worth the Price? 💵💞 Couple’s intensives aren’t cheap, but research shows they often deliver faster, longer-lasting results than years of weekly sessions. Here are some highlights from our latest blog: 🔹 Why intensives work: Weekly 60-min sessions often get stuck in last night’s fight. Intensives create space (20+ hours!) to uncover root issues and actually heal. 🔹 The research: Studies show couples leave intensives with stronger communication and deeper satisfaction with gains that last up to 2 years later (Ahlquist, 2022). 🔹 The investment: Weekly therapy may look cheaper, but adds up to $10k+ over time. Intensives range $2k–$15k and can be more cost-effective per dollar of change. 🔹 The follow-up factor: The best programs (like ours) include prep work + aftercare so the breakthroughs don’t fade. 👉 Bottom line: Couples spend thousands on vacations, renovations, or luxuries. But few investments bring the lifelong return of intimacy restored in a marriage. 💡 Ready to find out for yourself? Join us this December 2025 for our 3-Day Couples Intensive with two licensed therapists. Limited spots available. ✨ Link in bio to read the full article + reserve your spot today! #CouplesIntensive #MarriageRetreat #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipGoals #MarriageMatters #InvestInLove #MarriageHealing #CouplesIntensive2025 #havehappyholidays
💔 Do you ever wonder if you and your partner ca 💔 Do you ever wonder if you and your partner can make it work? When connection fades, arguments repeat, and you feel more like strangers than partners, it’s easy to wonder if separation is the only option. But before you give up, imagine this: ✨ Three full days dedicated to healing the space between you ✨ Learning tools that stop conflict from spiraling and open the door to understanding ✨ Rediscovering the tenderness, laughter, and ease you once shared This Couples Intensive is not a casual getaway. It’s a focused, transformative experience designed for couples who are ready to dig deep, face hard truths, and rebuild a relationship worth cherishing. 🌿 In the stillness of 45 acres of nature, guided by two licensed therapists, you and your partner will have the space and support to move from disconnection… to rediscovery. From hurt… to healing. From nearly splitting apart… to learning how to enjoy one another again. 📌 Only 6 couples will be part of this intimate, powerful journey. 👉 If you’re ready to fight for your relationship and invest in its future, reserve your space today — link in bio. #CouplesIntensive #coupleshealingspot #MarriageEnrichment #RelationshipReset #CouplesGetaway #ReconnectTogether #CouplesHealing #RelationshipGrowth #LoveInNature #TherapyTools #HealthyRelationships #MarriageTools #Christiancounseling
5 Signs You Could Benefit from a Couples Intensive 5 Signs You Could Benefit from a Couples Intensive” #ignitingpurpose #faithandstrength #faithandstrength #Marriage #Family #Therapy #Health #freedom #loveoneanother #Christiantherapy Does this sound like you and your partner? 👇 1️⃣ Arguments feel like they never get resolved 2️⃣ You feel more like roommates than lovers 3️⃣ The busyness of life keeps you disconnected 4️⃣ You miss the intimacy you once had 5️⃣ You want to strengthen your bond before little issues grow bigger If any of these resonated, our 3-Day Couples Intensive could be the reset you’ve been waiting for. 🌿 Guided by two licensed therapists 🌿 Just 6 couples, for privacy and depth 🌿 Surrounded by the beauty of 45 acres in nature 📌 Spots are limited — [link in bio] ✨ Ready to reconnect? Reserve your spot today — only 6 couples total.”
Melanie and Tyler share the results of their inten Melanie and Tyler share the results of their intensive with transparency and love! We are grateful for their willingness to share with others the possibilities of what participating in a three day intensive can bring. Couples group intensive is scheduled for Dec 3-6 (Wed evening at 6:00 through Sat Dec 6th) Group is limited to 6 couples and at a fraction of the cost of private intensives) Deepen, Reconnect, Grow! What would happen if you and your partner pressed pause on the world and gave your relationship 3 full days of attention? Here’s what couples can walk away with from our retreat: 🌿 Renewed closeness 🌿 Tools to navigate conflict 🌿 A vision for your future together -an intensive retreat experience designed for couples who want to grow together and breakthrough stuck places of repeated conflict.#freedom #ignitingpurpose #connection #couplestherapy #Christiantherapy #funmarriage #lifecanbegood #communication 📍 Location: 45 acres of peaceful nature 👩‍❤️‍👨 6 couples only 🧑‍⚕️ Guided by two licensed therapists ✨ Early spots are filling now — [link in bio]. 🌿 Imagine what 3 days could do for your relationship!
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