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Kathy Stommel

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Kathy Stommel
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    Finding My Voice at the Table

    March 5, 2026 Art, Igniting Purpose, Music, Spritituality, Therapy

    In honor of International Women’s Day, March 2026, I recently revisited a quote by Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress: “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” As both a counselor and a musician, this…

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✧ Experiential Therapeutic Community Intensives
✧ Now taking Registrations for 2026 & 2027

Are you feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, Are you feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or in need of a refreshing experience?

You may be longing for peace… but also wondering if a group setting will feel uncomfortable.

This retreat has been designed to feel safe, calm, and pressure-free.
There is no obligation to speak or pray out loud; participation is always voluntary.

Join us for a 2-day healing retreat where you will slow down, reconnect with God, and learn how to stay grounded in His presence, even in the middle of life’s challenges.

✨ Resting the Heart: Finding God at the Center of Difficult Relationships
Inspired by the wisdom of Augustine of Hippo

🗓 April 24–25, 2026

What we’ll be doing:

• Guided teaching rooted in Scripture and Holy Spirit
• Experiential exercises to bring awareness and clarity
• Silent prayer walks in nature
• Journaling and reflection
• Peaceful worship and prayer
• Scripture-based encouragement and support

What you’ll walk away with:

• A deeper connection to God’s presence within you
• Practical tools to re-center when you feel thrown off balance
• Clarity on what is, and is not, your responsibility in relationships
• The ability to stay grounded without being overwhelmed by others
• A workbook you can continue using long after the retreat

🗓 Schedule
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Optional Worship & Prayer: Friday 7:00 – 8:00 PM

🍽 Lunch & snacks provided both days
🍽 Dinner provided Friday
➡️ Please indicate if you will stay for dinner

📍Nearby lodging available (hotel, Airbnb, bed & breakfast)

💲 $249 per person
Accommodation recommendations:
Butterfly Hollow Bed and Breakfast
Quality Inn
Budget in Carthege
Hampton Inn and Suites Lebanon

🕊️ “Our hearts are restless until they rest in God.” — Augustine of Hippo

If you’ve been needing space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with God, this is your invitation.
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#youcanhavejoy #takealeapoffiath #Godneverfails #loveheals
Are you longing to feel more of God's presence and Are you longing to feel more of God's presence and be refreshed?
You may be longing for peace… but also wondering:
Will I be asked to pray out loud? Will I feel uncomfortable in a group setting?
This retreat has been created with that in mind.
There is no pressure to speak, no obligation to share, and no expectation to pray out loud.
All participation is completely voluntary. You are free to engage at your own pace in a way that feels safe and natural.
This is a space of peace, stillness, and gentle leading,grounded in the Word of God and guided by the Holy Spirit.
Not chaotic or overwhelming, but calm, centered, and deeply restorative.
Join us for a 2-day healing retreat designed to help you go deeper with God and remain anchored in His presence,even in the midst of relational challenges.
✨ Resting the Heart: Finding God at the Center of Difficult Relationships
Inspired by the relational wisdom of Augustine of Hippo
🗓 April 24–25, 2026
This retreat will help you:
• Recover deep inner peace and clarity
• Release emotional entanglement and frustration
• Rediscover how to love wisely—with grace and boundaries
• Learn to hear God’s voice and stay spiritually grounded
• Walk through challenges with confidence and stability
You’ll experience:
• Peaceful teaching and guided reflection
• Quiet time to listen for the voice of the Lord
• Silent walks in nature
• Journaling and personal processing
• Worship and prayer in a calm, Spirit-led environment
You will leave with practical, grounded tools to help you:
• Recognize when you’ve been thrown off balance
• Re-center yourself quickly and effectively
• Stay connected to God and your own heart
• Maintain clarity around what is, and is not, your responsibility in relationships
🗓 Schedule
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Optional Worship & Prayer: Friday 7:00 – 8:00 PM
🍽 Lunch & snacks provided both days
🍽 Dinner provided Friday
➡️ Please indicate if you will stay for dinner so we can plan accordingly
📍Nearby lodging available (hotel, Airbnb, bed & breakfast)
💲 $249 per person
🕊️ “Our hearts are restless until they rest in God.” — Augustine of Hippo
If you’ve been needing space
Your heart knows God, but something still feels st Your heart knows God, but something still feels stuck.

At Igniting Purpose, we offer a Christ-centered therapeutic retreat where real healing goes deeper than coping. Our Spiritual Retreat Center is a safe place to slow down, listen for God’s voice, and work through what keeps you overwhelmed, disconnected, or on edge.

If you’re coming from Nashville, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, or Brentwood, our Retreat Center outside the city gives you space to breathe and do the work. We combine licensed care with Holy Spirit-led guidance, so you can get to the root and experience lasting change.

Here’s what a Christian counseling retreat can include:
✓ Christian healing intensives with focused, guided sessions 🙏
• Equine therapy that helps you process without forcing words 🐴
➤ Support for individuals, couples, and groups, including marriage intensives 💍

If you’re ready for a Christian retreat center experience that’s both clinically grounded and spiritually led, schedule a discovery call through our website and take the next step.
There’s something that happens when you begin to s There’s something that happens when you begin to slow down…

When the noise quiets, and you finally have space to breathe, to feel, and to be honest about where you really are.

Many people love God…
but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or like something is missing, and don’t know why.

It’s not always about doing more.
Sometimes it’s about stepping into a place where you can stop striving and begin to receive, where healing can reach the deeper places.

That’s what we’ve created here at Igniting Purpose.

A peaceful, intentional environment where you can come as you are, feel safe, and begin to reconnect with God, yourself, and others in a real and lasting way.

As you watch this video, imagine yourself here…
slowing down…
letting go…
and stepping into something new.

👉 If this resonates, it may be time to go deeper.
🔗 Book a free discovery call
You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🕊️ Igniting You don’t have to carry it all alone. 🕊️

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center near Nashville that’s built for real healing, not quick coping. If you love God but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, our Spiritual Retreat Center creates space to slow down, get honest, and let the Holy Spirit meet you at the root.

Guests travel from Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and Cookeville for a Christian Counseling Retreat experience that blends licensed care with prayerful, guided sessions. This is a Christian Retreat Center where your story is handled with care and your next steps get clearer.

Here’s what many find during a 3.5-day intensive ✝️
• Holy Spirit-led guidance alongside professional counseling
• Experiential therapy that helps breakthroughs “land” in real life
• Supportive group environment with time to rest and reset

Ready to explore if Igniting Purpose is the right fit? Visit our website and book a discovery call today.
Take a breath and step away from the noise for a f Take a breath and step away from the noise for a few days. If you’re near Nashville or coming from Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, or Cookeville, Igniting Purpose offers a quiet place to meet with God and finally deal with what keeps you stuck.

We’re a Christ-centered Retreat Center in the Tennessee hills, built for real healing, not just coping. Our Spiritual Retreat Center combines licensed Christian counseling with Holy Spirit-led care so you can hear God’s voice more clearly and reconnect with yourself and the people you love.

Here’s what a Christian Counseling Retreat can include 🕊️
• Guided sessions that go beneath the surface ✝️
• Experiential therapy and Equine Therapy for deeper breakthroughs 🐴
• Options for a Christian retreat center experience, including group intensives and Marriage Intensives for couples 🤝

If you’re ready for a focused, peaceful reset at a Wellness Retreat Center, reach out through our website to schedule a discovery call and see if Igniting Purpose is the right next step.
You love God…but something still feels empty. It’s You love God…but something still feels empty.
It’s not because you’re doing something wrong. It may be that you fully haven’t received His love apart from performance. When you stop striving and start receiving, everything begins to change.
If this resonates, it may be time to go deeper.
Book a free discovery call (link in bio) ignitingpurpose.net
You love God… but do you actually believe He loves You love God…
but do you actually believe He loves you unconditionally?

So many people are searching for love—
in relationships, approval, success…

when the love they’re looking for has been there all along.

When you begin to truly receive God’s love,
everything shifts.

✨ You stop striving
✨ You stop performing
✨ You start living free

This is the work we do at Igniting Purpose.

👉 If this resonates, it may be time to go deeper.
🔗 Book a free discovery call (link in bio)
When life feels heavy, it helps to have a safe pla When life feels heavy, it helps to have a safe place to sit, breathe, and be real with God and trusted guides. Igniting Purpose is a retreat center near Nashville that welcomes people from Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, and Brentwood who want more than quick coping skills. As a Christian retreat center, we offer space to slow down and let the Lord meet you in the places you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or numb. Our 3.5-day Christian healing intensives are led with licensed Christian counseling and Spirit-led care, so healing can go deeper than talk alone. If you want a spiritual retreat center experience that also includes practical tools, we can also incorporate equine therapy when it fits your goals. If your marriage needs focused help, ask about marriage intensives designed for real, lasting change. Visit our website to learn more and book a time to talk with our team.
There’s a reason equine therapy is so powerful, an There’s a reason equine therapy is so powerful, and it’s not what most people expect.

Horses don’t respond to what you say… they respond to what’s real.

In their presence, there’s no hiding, no performing, no striving. You’re gently brought into the present moment, where old patterns, limiting beliefs, and emotional blocks begin to surface, often without a single word spoken.

And that’s where the shift happens.

Instead of reacting from old narratives, you begin to connect from a deeper place of truth, about who you are, how you relate, and how you experience God and others.

At Igniting Purpose, equine therapy is one of the many ways we help people move beyond what’s been holding them back and into lasting transformation.

You don’t have to stay stuck in old patterns.

There is a way forward.

👉 If this speaks to you, we invite you to book a free discovery call and learn more about our healing intensives.

#EquineTherapy #ChristianHealing #FaithBasedHealing #EmotionalHealing #InnerHealing #TraumaHealing #ChristianCounseling #HealingJourney #HolySpiritLed #PersonalGrowth #RelationshipHealing #MindBodySpirit #IgnitingPurpose
There’s something sacred about slowing down long e There’s something sacred about slowing down long enough to notice what’s right in front of you.
At feeding time, everything settles. The noise fades. The pace softens. Even the animals respond to a rhythm that feels… right. Grounded. Peaceful. Unhurried.
This is the kind of environment we intentionally create at Igniting Purpose.
Not just quiet for the sake of quiet, but a space where a soul can finally exhale.
Where a heart can come out of survival mode.
There’s no longer a need to be rushing to figure everything out, but an invite to be still enough to hear what’s been there all along.
Healing doesn’t happen in chaos.
It happens in presence. In safety. In moments like these. This is where healing flourishes. #groundedinnature #stayclosetonature #alwaysinaweofnature #surrenderedlife
Sometimes you just need a safe place to sit with t Sometimes you just need a safe place to sit with trusted people and let your shoulders drop. At Igniting Purpose, our retreat center offers Christian healing intensives that help you work through trauma with professional care and a strong faith foundation. If you are in Nashville, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, or Brentwood, our Christian counseling retreat in Tennessee is a quiet setting to pause, pray, and do real healing work. Our Christian healing intensives and counseling retreat center includes options for individuals, couples, and groups, with a pace that respects your story. We also offer equine therapy for clients who want a different way to process what words cannot always reach. Visit our website to learn more and schedule a time to talk with our team.
So much of life pulls us outward We look to others So much of life pulls us outward
We look to others to fill us, complete us, fix us, we look 
to their opinions, have many expectations, are encompassed by much noise, and pressure.
We start to believe that peace is something we find in others, things, status…
or in getting everything around us to finally settle.
But peace was never meant to be found out there.
It’s found when you slow down enough
to come back to what’s already within you.
The Lord speaks in a still, small voice
not in striving, not in chaos, not in control.
He speaks in the quiet place of your heart.
And in that place, you begin to remember:
You don’t need others to give you peace.
You don’t need to chase identity.
You don’t need to force clarity.
It’s already there… waiting to be received.
Take a moment.
Breathe.
Be still.
Listen.
🌿
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure, this is your invitation to slow down and return to the place where God meets you.
#BeStill #HolySpirit #InnerPeace #Healing #FaithJourney #RestInGod #spiritualgrowth
What actually happens at a 3-day healing intensive What actually happens at a 3-day healing intensive?

This is not your typical therapy session.

In the pace of weekly counseling, it can take months to gently uncover what’s really going on beneath the surface. But in a 3-day intensive, something shifts—we create the space and time to go deep, safely and intentionally, and begin getting to the root of what may be holding you back from receiving all that God has for you.

At Igniting Purpose, we believe healing is relational.

That means real transformation happens in an environment where you feel seen, safe, and supported. Through small groups, experiential therapy, and Spirit-led guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to explore what you truly feel about your life, yourself, God, and your relationships—without pressure or judgment.

From that place of clarity and safety, something powerful happens:
👉 You begin to make wise, grounded choices
👉 You reconnect with God in a deeper, more personal way
👉 You move toward lasting transformation—not just temporary relief

You don’t have to stay stuck.

There is more available for you.

🔗 If this resonates, we invite you to take the next step and book a free discovery call. ignitingpurpose.net
After spending time at a Christian retreat center After spending time at a Christian retreat center in Kentucky, it became clear how essential it is to slow down, rest, and reconnect with our hearts, and with our true connection to the Lord. Throughout history, the deepest Christian thinkers discovered that lasting wisdom, revelation, and peace are found not in striving, but in learning to be still and listen for the gentle voice of the Holy Spirit.

This two-day retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise and enter into a deeper awareness of God’s presence. Together, we will welcome the power of the Holy Spirit, learn how to stay connected to the Lord in the midst of life’s challenges, and receive practical tools to help you remain steady and grounded—even when relationships feel disappointing or difficult.

Surrounded by the peace and beauty of nature, you will have space to quiet your mind, reconnect with your heart, and experience renewed clarity, strength, and spiritual direction. You’ll also have the opportunity to build meaningful connections, receive prayer, and find support in areas that may feel stuck or unmovable.

Whether you’re feeling weary, seeking deeper intimacy with God, or longing for renewed peace, this retreat is a place to encounter Him in a fresh way. Come and experience what can happen when you slow down, listen, and allow God to meet you right where you are.
🗓 April 24–25, 2026

This retreat will help you:
• Recover deep inner peace and clarity
• Release emotional entanglement and frustration
• Rediscover how to love wisely—with grace and boundaries
• Learn to hear God’s voice and stay spiritually grounded
• Walk through challenges with confidence and stability

Through teaching, worship, prayer, and guided reflection, you’ll gain practical tools to stay centered in God rather than overwhelmed by circumstances.

🗓 Schedule
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Optional Worship & Prayer: Friday 7:00 – 8:00 PM

🍽 Lunch & snacks provided both days
🍽 Dinner provided Friday
➡️ Please indicate if you will stay for dinner so we can plan accordingly

📍Nearby lodging available (hotel, Airbnb, bed & breakfast)
Registration info in bio...

💲 $249 per person
Music Night with MERJ at Wandering Brooke Wanderi Music Night with MERJ at Wandering Brooke

Wandering Brooke Event Center has been hosting free monthly music nights with a simple purpose: to create a welcoming space where people can gather, connect, and enjoy exceptional live music, without the bar scene. It’s a place where new friendships form, conversations flow, and the focus returns to what matters: the experience.

If you haven’t visited yet, you’re in for something special. Just outside the city, in a peaceful natural setting, Wandering Brooke offers a refreshing change of pace. And with access to the incredible depth of talent coming out of Nashville, each night features musicians who truly elevate the experience.

Life gets busy, but this is your invitation to step away for a while. Put your phone down, breathe, and enjoy an evening of music, connection, and something a little different.

Come once, and you’ll understand why people keep coming back.
🍴 Light bites available
🍷 BYOB – bring your favorite beverage and settle in for the evening
🎟️ Admission is free – donations will be graciously accepted and deeply appreciated to support our musicians and help us continue these monthly community nights.

These gatherings are all about bringing people together through music, connection, and the beauty of our venue. Come relax, mingle, and let the smooth sounds of blues and jazz carry you into the weekend.

📍 Wandering Brooke Wedding Venue
🗓 Saturday, April 4th
⏰ 6:30 PM

Invite a friend and join us for a night of rhythm, community, and good vibes. 💙

#WanderingBrookeNights #MERJ #LiveMusic #JazzAndBlues #CommunityGathering #BYOB #SupportLocalMusic
If your heart is tired and your mind won’t quiet d If your heart is tired and your mind won’t quiet down, you don’t have to carry it alone. Igniting Purpose is a Healing Retreat and Spiritual Retreat Center in the peaceful hills near Nashville, welcoming guests from Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and Cookeville who want real, Christ-centered support. Our Christian Counseling Retreat approach blends clinical care with prayerful guidance, so you can work through trauma, stress, and Christian Mental Health concerns in a safe, respectful setting. If your relationship feels stuck, we also offer Marriage Counseling-focused intensives that help couples rebuild trust and talk with more clarity. And for those who process best outside the office, Equine Therapy can open doors that talk therapy sometimes can’t. Ready to take the next step? Book a free discovery call through our website to see which intensive fits you best.
When life feels heavy, it helps to get away to a p When life feels heavy, it helps to get away to a place that feels safe, steady, and grounded in faith. Igniting Purpose is a Healing Retreat near the Nashville area, welcoming guests from Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, and Brentwood who want real care, not quick fixes. As a Spiritual Retreat Center, we offer a Christ-centered setting where you can slow down, breathe, and begin to rebuild. Our Christian Counseling Retreat options include Christian Intensive Therapy for individuals, couples, and groups, with space to work through trauma, stress, and relationships with wisdom and compassion. If you’re looking for support with Christian Mental Health and a next right step, you can schedule a free discovery call through our website to see if an intensive is a good fit.
You Love God… But Still Feel Stuck? You pray. You You Love God… But Still Feel Stuck? 
You pray. You read your Bible.
But something still feels stuck inside.
It’s not because you’re doing something wrong.
It’s because healing hasn’t reached the deeper places yet.
You’re not alone—and there is a way through.
👉 Book a free discovery call. Link in bio.

#ChristianHealing #FaithBasedHealing #EmotionalHealing #ChristianCounseling #HealingJourney
Welcome to Igniting Purpose, a peaceful Healing Re Welcome to Igniting Purpose, a peaceful Healing Retreat and Spiritual Retreat Center serving Nashville, TN, Franklin, TN, Mt. Juliet, TN, Cookeville, TN, Brentwood, TN, and the surrounding areas. This slideshow video shares real photos from our retreat center, where you can slow down, breathe, and start healing in a calm, private setting.

At Igniting Purpose, we offer Christian Mental Health support that blends strong clinical care with Christian faith. If you’re feeling stuck with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, or emotional overwhelm, our Christian Healing Intensives are designed to help you make real progress in a short amount of time. Many guests come to us looking for a Christian Counseling Retreat or Christian Intensive Therapy because weekly therapy hasn’t been enough, or life feels too heavy to carry alone.

We also support relationships through Marriage Counseling. If communication keeps breaking down, trust has been damaged, or you feel disconnected, our counseling retreat options create space to reset and rebuild with guidance and hope.

One of the unique ways we help people heal is through Equine Therapy. Spending time with horses can help you reconnect with your emotions, lower your stress, and feel safe while you process what’s going on inside. For many guests, equine sessions open doors that are hard to reach with words alone.

If you’ve been searching for a Christian Healing Intensives & Counseling Retreat Center near Nashville, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, or Brentwood, we’d be honored to walk with you. Come as you are, and leave with hope, clarity, and direction.

Website: www.ignitingpurpose.net/
Phone: (615) 489-3879
Address: 185 Dry Fork Road, Brush Creek, TN 38547
Google Maps Profile: maps.google.com/maps?cid=6766555469697809168

If you’re ready for a Healing Retreat focused on Mental Health, Christian Mental Health care, Marriage Counseling, and Equine Therapy, visit our website and reach out today.
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