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Kathy Stommel

Finding Purpose
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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  • Are Couple’s Intensives Worth the Price?

    Are Couple’s Intensives Worth the Price?

    September 30, 2025September 30, 2025 Igniting Purpose, Spritituality, Therapy

    Join us in December 2025 for a 3-Day Couples Intensive with Two Licensed Therapists Why an Intensive? Couples’ intensives aren’t cheap, but they may deliver faster, longer-lasting results than months (or years) of weekly therapy. Traditional sessions give you 50–60 minutes, which often barely covers last night’s argument….

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  • Self-Regulation and Decision Making

    Self-Regulation and Decision Making

    July 3, 2025 Art, Igniting Purpose, Music, Spritituality, Therapy

    Research suggests that the average person makes about 35,000 decisions per day. Many of these decisions are small and unconscious, like whether to get up right away when the alarm goes off or stay in bed for another ten minutes. More conscious decisions, such as what to eat,…

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  • What is an Intensive at Igniting Purpose?

    What is an Intensive at Igniting Purpose?

    May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 Art, Igniting Purpose, Music, Spritituality, Therapy

    What Is an Intensive? As an experienced therapist, I’ve found that 3-day therapy intensives are one of the most powerful and efficient ways for individuals, couples, and even groups to experience real, lasting change. Unlike weekly therapy, which can be limited by time and disrupted by life’s busyness,…

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Your purpose isn't lost. It's living in your heart Your purpose isn't lost.
It's living in your heart, waiting for you to be brave enough to listen.
We were not put on this earth to simply survive. We were created to step into something bigger than our fear.
But our upbringing, our pain, and the stories we've told ourselves for years can keep us so stuck we never even try.
Here's the truth, 
That excitement you feel when you think about a certain thing? That's not an accident. That's your spirit speaking.
The fear that rushes in right after it? That's just an old narrative trying to keep you safe from the unknown.
You don't have to fight it. You don't have to have it all figured out.
Just ask God for the courage to take one step. Replace the narrative for 30 days and see what happens.
You can always go back to the old story.
But what if you don't need to?
What is the worst thing that will happen if you move toward what's already in your heart?
Drop your answer below — I'd love to hear from you. 👇
Something in you already knows it's time. Not ano Something in you already knows it's time.

Not another season of pushing through, coping, or white-knuckling your way forward, but real, lasting healing at the root of what’s been keeping you stuck. That’s exactly what Igniting Purpose was built for.

As a therapeutic healing center near Nashville, our 3-day intensives blend licensed counseling with experiential therapy in a peaceful setting just outside the city. Many guests come in from Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and beyond for a focused therapeutic professional counseling intensive that goes deeper than weekly sessions often can.

What’s included in our therapeutic healing center experience 🕊️
• Brainspotting and guided processing 🧠
• Equine therapy with gentle, grounded support 🐴
• Creative therapies like art and music 🎨
• Space for rest, prayer, and clear next steps 🌿

If you’ve been searching for a healing center or couples retreat center with real clinical care, we’re here. Visit our site to schedule a discovery call and see if an intensive is the right fit.
This video I posted? Let's go a little deeper. Bec This video I posted? Let's go a little deeper.
Because here's what I really want you to know:
Overthinking doesn't just happen to you. It's being fueled by something. And most of the time, that something is fear.
Fear that you'll say the wrong thing.
Fear that you'll make the wrong decision.
Fear that if you stop analyzing, something bad will happen.
Fear that you're too much, or not enough.
So your brain keeps going. And going. And going.
Not because you're broken. Not because something is wrong with you. But because your mind is trying to protect you from something it believes is dangerous.
The problem is, it never stops.
If you've ever felt like your mind is running a marathon you never signed up for, I want you to know there is a way out. Not through willpower. Not through trying harder to "just stop thinking."
Through healing what's underneath.
That's exactly what we're going to talk about on June 1st at 7:00pm CT — a completely free Webinar: "When Your Mind Won’t Quiet."

If your brain won't quiet, this is for you.
Link in bio to register. I saved you a seat! I hope you will join us. You'll receive information to help you deepen your sense of peace.

#overthinking #fearsandfeelings #emotionalhealing #ignitingpurpose #mentalhealth #christiancounseling #healingjourney #quietyourmind #youweremadeformore
Something in you already knows it’s time. Not ano Something in you already knows it’s time.

Not another season of pushing through, coping, or white-knuckling your way forward, but real, lasting healing at the root of what’s been keeping you stuck. That’s exactly what Igniting Purpose was built for. 🌿

Our therapeutic healing center in the Tennessee hills, near Nashville, is a quiet place where people from Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, and beyond come to finally slow down and do deeper work. This is a spiritual retreat center that blends licensed counseling with experiential care, including equine therapy 🐴.

In our 3-day intensives, you can experience:
• A therapeutic professional clinical intensive with space to go deeper than weekly sessions 🕊️
• A wellness retreat center setting that supports rest, clarity, and steady next steps
• Options for couples and marriage intensives for repair and reconnection 💍

If you’re ready for a therapeutic professional healing center focused on true healing, reach out today to schedule a discovery call.
Something in you already knows it's time. Not ano Something in you already knows it's time.

Not another season of pushing through, coping, or white-knuckling your way forward, but real, lasting healing at the root of what’s been keeping you stuck. That’s exactly what Igniting Purpose was built for.

As a therapeutic healing center near Nashville, we offer professional clinical counseling intensives that go deeper than weekly sessions, with uninterrupted space to heal in the quiet Tennessee hills. People come from Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and beyond, feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, and many leave with clarity and a steady sense of direction again.

During our therapuetic healing intensives & counseling retreat center experience, you may engage in:
• Brainspotting and experiential therapy 🧠
• Equine therapy with horses 🐴
• Art and music therapy 🎵

If you’re considering a spiritual retreat center for real change, take the next step and schedule a discovery call on our website. 🙏
Healing is not linear. 🌿 So if you've ever caught Healing is not linear. 🌿
So if you've ever caught yourself thinking, "I should be over this by now?" I want you to hear me say this clearly: you are not behind.
Betrayal, grief, trauma, they don't move in straight lines. They move in waves. Some days you feel like you've finally turned a corner, and then something small pulls you right back under. That's not failure. That's the nature of healing.
What changes everything is where you do that healing.
When you're held in a space that is truly safe, emotionally, energetically, and therapeutically, the layers can finally begin to come undone. That's what we've built here at Igniting Purpose.
In just 3 days, you can experience the equivalent of one full year of therapy. Not because we rush anything, but because the depth of the container allows you to go places you've never been able to go before.
This intensive was designed to catapult you to your next level of healing, the kind that shifts not just your mindset, but your nervous system, your relationships, your future.
✨ You deserve more than coping. You deserve freedom.
If you've been waiting for a sign, this is it! Come experience Igniting Purpose for yourself.

👇 Drop "READY" in the comments or click the link in my bio to learn more about intensives.

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When you need quiet space to hear God again, getti When you need quiet space to hear God again, getting away can change everything.

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center in the Tennessee hills near Nashville, welcoming guests from Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Brentwood, and Cookeville who want more than a quick reset. Our Spiritual Retreat Center blends licensed care with Holy Spirit-led guidance, so healing goes deeper than coping. Many people come in feeling stuck or overwhelmed and leave with clarity, renewed hope, and practical next steps.

✔ Christian Counseling Retreat with professional support and prayer 🕊️
✔ Christian healing intensives & counseling retreat center for real breakthroughs ✝️
✔ Equine therapy sessions available for deeper heart work 🐴

If you’ve been feeling distant from God or tired of repeating the same cycles, take the next step and reach out to schedule a discovery call.
Life feels lighter when healing has room to breath Life feels lighter when healing has room to breathe. 🌿

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center near Nashville where Christians come to get unstuck and reconnect with God in a real, grounded way. As a Spiritual Retreat Center and Christian Retreat Center, we combine licensed counseling, experiential therapy, and Holy Spirit-led guidance so change goes deeper than coping.

If you’re in the Nashville, Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, or Brentwood area, our Christian counseling retreat is a peaceful place to slow down and do the heart work.

What a 3.5-day intensive can include:
• Christian healing intensives & counseling retreat center sessions 🕊️
• Equine therapy to reach what talk alone can’t 🐴
• Space for prayer, reflection, and honest conversations

Ready to take the next step toward freedom and clarity? Visit our website to schedule a discovery call.
There’s something powerful about arriving weary an There’s something powerful about arriving weary and leaving with real peace. Thank you for sharing that your experience at Igniting Purpose was more than you expected in a positive way, because that is exactly what we pray for at our retreat center near Nashville. Our wellness retreat center is designed for Christians who love God but feel stuck and want healing that reaches the root through licensed Christian counseling and Holy Spirit-led care. Whether you come from Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, or Cookeville, our spiritual retreat center gives you space to slow down, hear God more clearly, and reconnect with yourself and the people you love. Many guests also value options like equine therapy as part of a deeper Christian counseling retreat experience. If you’re ready for a Christian retreat center that helps you move forward with clarity and hope, book a discovery call today and take the next step toward lasting change.
SAVE THE DATE — NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND SAVE THE DATE — NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND

An intimate night of story, soul, and standout songwriting, just like the best listening rooms in Nashville.

Friday, June 19
7:00 – 8:30 PM (CST)
Wandering Brooke Venue | Brush Creek, TN

Featuring:
Kathy Stommel
Mark Lynn Young
Craig Hendricks

Three accomplished songwriters. One stage.
Songs behind the songs, performed the way they were written.

Set in the peaceful hills of Tennessee, this is more than a concert; it’s a listening experience. Expect rich lyrics, meaningful stories, and the kind of connection you only get in a true songwriters-in-the-round setting.

Light snacks provided
Donations appreciated, never expected

Come unwind, bring a friend, and experience authentic Nashville songwriting—up close.

Mark your calendar now! Do something fun! Meet new people and hear some great music!

#NashvilleSongwriters
#SongwritersInTheRound
#LiveMusicTennessee
#WanderingBrookeVenue
#BrushCreekTN
#TennesseeMusicScene
#AcousticNight
There’s something powerful about being around a ho There’s something powerful about being around a horse.
They do not respond to status, performance, or the masks we wear. They respond to presence, calmness, and authenticity. A horse can sense when we are disconnected from ourselves, anxious, fearful, or grounded in peace.

People may try to define you by your past, your failures, your wounds, or their own limited understanding of you. But the truth of who you are cannot be determined by others. Your identity is found in the One who created you.

At Igniting Purpose Therapeutic Healing Intensives, we believe healing happens when people reconnect with God, nature, and the deeper truth within themselves. Through experiential therapy, equine-assisted experiences, and Spirit-led counseling, we help individuals and couples move beyond survival mode and rediscover peace, purpose, and identity.

Sometimes healing begins with simply slowing down long enough to hear the truth again.

If you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from yourself and God, we invite you to take the next step toward healing.

Book a free discovery call today.

#IgnitingPurpose #TherapeuticHealing #ChristianCounseling #HealingJourney #EquineTherapy #ExperientialTherapy #FaithAndHealing #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalHealing #ChristianTherapist #NatureHeals #IdentityInChrist #InnerHealing #SpiritLedCounseling #HealingFromWithin #MentalHealthSupport #RelationshipHealing #FindYourPurpose #TennesseeRetreat #ChristianHealing
Step out of the noise and let God meet you in a de Step out of the noise and let God meet you in a deeper way. 🐴

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center near Nashville, TN, designed for Christians who love God but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Our Christian healing intensives combine licensed counseling, experiential therapy, and Holy Spirit-led guidance, so healing reaches the root, not just the surface.

One powerful part of this Wellness Retreat Center is equine therapy, where God often brings clarity through calm, real-time connection. Whether you’re coming from Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Brentwood, or Cookeville, you’ll find a safe place to breathe, process, and reconnect. 🙏🌿

You can expect:
• A Spiritual Retreat Center setting with focused support 🕊️
• Christian counseling retreat sessions that respect your pace
• Options for couples, including marriage intensives for real change 🤝

If you’re ready for a Christian retreat center experience that helps you hear God’s voice again, schedule a discovery call through our website today.
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Igniting Pu You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center in Brush Creek, just outside Nashville, welcoming guests from Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, and Brentwood who want real change, not just coping. Our Spiritual Retreat Center combines licensed care with Holy Spirit-led guidance in a safe, peaceful setting.

If you’ve felt stuck emotionally, disconnected in relationships, or distant from God, our Christian Counseling Retreat and Christian healing intensives are designed to help you go to the root and move forward with clarity and hope. 🙏

You can expect:
• Guided sessions for emotional and spiritual healing ✝️
• Optional equine therapy for deeper breakthrough 🐴
• Support for couples through marriage intensives 💍

Take the next step and schedule a discovery call through our website today.
Middle Tennessee, if your heart feels tired, there Middle Tennessee, if your heart feels tired, there is a place to breathe again.

Welcome to Igniting Purpose, a Retreat Center in Brush Creek, TN where the land feels healing, organic, and quietly sacred. This slideshow gives you a look at our peaceful setting and the kind of care we offer for your mind, body, and spirit.

If you’re searching for a Wellness Retreat Center or a Spiritual Retreat Center near Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, or Cookeville, we’re here for you. We offer Christian-centered retreats and counseling that go deep, gently.

What we help with:
- Retreat Center experiences built for rest, renewal, and clarity
- Wellness retreat options for stress, burnout, anxiety, and emotional fatigue
- Spiritual Retreat Center support for those who want a faith-based reset
- Christian Retreat Center programs rooted in hope, truth, and healing
- Christian Healing Intensives & Counseling Retreat Center services when you need focused, private help
- Christian Counseling Retreat options for individuals and families
- Equine Therapy, where strength and calm can show up in ways words can’t always reach

For couples:
If your relationship feels heavy, our Marriage Retreat Center and Couples Retreat Center experiences are designed to create space to listen, forgive, and choose each other again. We also offer Marriage Intensives for couples who want real progress in a short, focused amount of time.

We proudly serve:
Nashville, TN
Franklin, TN
Brentwood, TN
Mt. Juliet, TN
Cookeville, TN
And the surrounding Middle Tennessee area

Call for info and let’s talk about what you need next.
Phone: (615) 489-3879
Website: www.ignitingpurpose.net
Address: 185 Dry Fork Road, Brush Creek, TN 38547
Google Maps Profile: maps.google.com/maps?cid=6766555469697809168

Keywords we focus on: Retreat Center, Wellness Retreat Center, Spiritual Retreat Center, Christian Retreat Center, Marriage Retreat Center, Couples Retreat Center, Christian Counseling Retreat, Equine Therapy, Christian Healing Intensives & Counseling Retreat Center, Marriage Intensives.
Need a place to breathe, reset, and hear God again Need a place to breathe, reset, and hear God again? 🙏

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center just outside Nashville, welcoming guests from Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Cookeville, and Brentwood who want real heart-level change, not just coping. Our Spiritual Retreat Center blends licensed counseling with Holy Spirit-led care, and our Equine Therapy work can help you notice patterns and feel safe enough to heal at the root. Many people share that our intensives feel like a year’s worth of growth in just a few days.

What you can expect:
• Christian healing intensives with professional support 🕊️
• Space for prayer, reflection, and practical next steps
• Options for individuals and couples

If you’re ready for a Christian counseling retreat where healing goes deeper, visit our site and book a discovery call today.
When life feels loud, step into a place where you When life feels loud, step into a place where you can finally breathe.

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center just outside the Nashville area, serving men and women from Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, and Cookeville who love God but still feel stuck. This is a Spiritual Retreat Center built for real healing, not just coping. Through our Christian counseling retreat format, we combine licensed Christian counseling, experiential therapy, and Holy Spirit-led care so you can get to the root and move forward.

🐴 Equine therapy can help you notice patterns you can’t always talk your way through.
🙏 Our Christian retreat center intensives are immersive, private, and deeply supportive.

If you’re ready for a wellness retreat center experience that brings clarity and lasting change, schedule a discovery call with Igniting Purpose today.
Joy belongs in healing, too. 🙌 At Igniting Purpos Joy belongs in healing, too. 🙌

At Igniting Purpose, we offer a Christ-centered space where you can breathe again and reconnect with God and others. If you’re in the Nashville area, including Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, or coming in from Cookeville, our retreat center in the hills outside the city is designed for real heart-level change.

This is more than a getaway. It’s a Christian counseling retreat with licensed care, Holy Spirit-led guidance, and experiences that help you get unstuck at the root. 🕊️

• Spiritual retreat center support for faith, emotions, and relationships 
• Christian retreat center options for individuals and groups 
• Marriage intensives for couples who want healthier connection 🤝

If you’re ready for a wellness retreat center that goes deeper, book a discovery call and let’s talk about your next step.
You are not “too emotional.” You may just never ha You are not “too emotional.” You may just never have been shown how to navigate what you feel.

Your emotions are not the problem—they’re signals.
They reveal what matters to you, where something feels off, and what your heart may be needing.

When you learn how to organize your thoughts and feelings, everything begins to shift:
• You respond instead of react
• You gain clarity instead of confusion
• You move forward with purpose instead of staying stuck

This is the kind of work that changes lives—not by shutting emotions down, but by understanding them and letting them guide you in a healthy, grounded way.

If you’re ready to make sense of what you’re feeling and take a clear next step forward, I invite you to schedule a free discovery call with Igniting Purpose.

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Sometimes you need a safe place to slow down and l Sometimes you need a safe place to slow down and let God meet you again. 🙏

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered Retreat Center near Nashville that blends licensed care with Holy Spirit-led guidance. If you’re in Franklin, Mt. Juliet, Brentwood, or even driving in from Cookeville, our Spiritual Retreat Center gives you space to work through what’s really going on, not just cope.

Our Christian counseling retreat includes hands-on options like equine therapy 🐎, along with experiential sessions that help healing go deeper at the root. Many people tell us they feel more clear, more connected, and more hopeful after just a few days.

✔ Christian retreat center setting with professional support 
✔ Group and individual intensives focused on lasting change 

Ready to talk through whether a healing intensive is the next right step? Visit our website to book a call today.
Peace can meet you in the middle of what feels stu Peace can meet you in the middle of what feels stuck. 🐴

Igniting Purpose is a Christ-centered retreat center near Nashville where healing goes deeper than coping. If you’re in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, or Cookeville and you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of going in circles, our Christian counseling retreat is built to help you get to the root with licensed care and Holy Spirit-led guidance.

As a spiritual retreat center and wellness retreat center, we offer Christian healing intensives designed for real change in just a few days, not just a good talk.

A few ways we support your next step:
• Equine therapy sessions that reach beyond words 🐎 
• Group healing intensives for deeper freedom ✝️ 
• Marriage intensives for couples who want renewal 💍

If you’re ready for a Christian retreat center experience that brings clarity and hope, visit our website and book a call today.
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