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Friday, March 13, 2026

On Tour: Fear, Faith & Freedom

 



About the Book


Book: Fear, Faith, & Freedom, Breaking Through Life’s Challenges with God’s Help

Author: Jenn Dafoe-Turner

Genre: Christian Memoir/Devotional

Release Date: November 25, 2025

Fear, Faith, and Freedom: Breaking Through Life’s Battles with God’s Help is a raw, redemptive journey from despair to deliverance. With deep vulnerability and spiritual clarity, author Jenn Dafoe-Turner invites readers into her story of pain, trauma, addiction, and ultimately, transformation through the power of Jesus Christ. Blending compelling personal narrative with creative retellings of Scripture, this book offers readers more than a testimony—it offers a path toward healing and wholeness.

Each chapter explores a different “battle” of life—fear, addiction, shame, identity, self-sabotage, church hurt, and more—and how God’s truth can bring lasting victory. Through heartfelt storytelling, biblical wisdom, and practical reflection, Jenn shows that freedom isn’t found in fixing ourselves but in surrendering completely to the One who sets captives free.

Structured as a spiritual memoir with devotional elements, each chapter concludes with a “gentle challenge,” reflection questions, a Scripture memory verse, and a heartfelt prayer. This format makes the book ideal for personal study, recovery groups, or women’s ministry settings.

Whether you are struggling with your own dark night of the soul or mentoring others through theirs, Fear, Faith, and Freedom will remind you that no battle is too great for God. His love meets us in the most broken places—and leads us, one step at a time, into a life marked by courage, hope, and the certainty of His grace.

 

Click here  o get your copy!

 

About the Author

Jenn Dafoe-Turner is a pastor, author, and spiritual midwife who helps birth purpose and nurture hope in the lives of others. Drawing from her own journey of brokenness, healing, and faith, Jenn walks alongside people in seasons of transition—guiding them to hear God’s voice, embrace their identity, and step boldly into their calling.

With decades of ministry experience, Jenn combines biblical wisdom with practical coaching to create safe spaces for transformation. Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, she equips others to trade fear for faith, move from confusion to clarity, and discover the joy of living out their God-given purpose.

As the Spiritual Midwife, Jenn’s heartbeat is simple: “Where truth is formed, purpose is born.”

More from Jenn

Fear, Faith & Freedom: Why This Book Had to Be Written

There are moments in life when fear speaks louder than faith.

Moments when freedom feels distant.

Moments when we wonder if God is still working—even here.

Fear, Faith & Freedom: Breaking Through Life’s Challenges with God’s Help was written for those moments.

I didn’t write this book because I had life figured out. I wrote it because I didn’t.

Why I Wrote Fear, Faith & Freedom

This book was born out of lived experience—through seasons of uncertainty, surrender, recovery, and deep wrestling with God. I have walked through fear that felt paralyzing, faith that felt fragile, and freedom that came one step at a time.

For years, I carried the quiet question many believers hold close to their hearts: Why, God? Why this path? Why this pain? Why me?

What I discovered is that God often does His deepest work not in the absence of fear, but in the midst of it. Faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about learning to trust the One who does. And freedom isn’t a single moment; it’s a journey of daily choosing truth over lies.

This book is my offering to those who feel stuck between where they are and where they long to be.

What’s Inside the Book

Fear, Faith & Freedom is part devotional, part reflection, and part invitation.

Inside these pages, readers will find:

  • Honest stories of struggle, surrender, and spiritual growth
  • Biblical insights that meet real-life challenges head-on
  • Reflective prompts that invite readers to pause, pray, and engage personally
  • Encouragement without platitudes—because healing doesn’t happen through clichés
  • A clear message of hope: God is present, purposeful, and faithful, even in the mess

Rather than offering quick fixes, this book walks alongside readers, reminding them that God’s help is not distant or delayed—He is near, attentive, and deeply compassionate.

What Readers Can Expect

This is not a book that talks at you.

It’s a book that sits with you.

Readers can expect to feel:

  • Seen in their questions
  • Understood in their struggles
  • Gently challenged to release fear
  • Invited to trust God more deeply
  • Encouraged to step into lasting freedom

Whether someone is navigating grief, addiction recovery, burnout, faith fatigue, or simply longing for deeper peace, this book offers space to breathe and room for God to work.

Who This Book Is For

Fear, Faith & Freedom is for:

  • The believer who feels weary but the seeker who wants faith that feels real, not rehearsed
  • The reader who needs reassurance that God still shows up
  • Anyone ready to move forward—even if they’re taking small steps

If you’ve ever wondered whether God can bring beauty out of broken places, this book is for you.

Because fear does not get the final word.

Faith is still alive.

And freedom—true, God-given freedom—is possible.

Blog Stops

Simple Harvest Reads, March 4 (Author Interview)


Artistic Nobody, March 6 (Author Interview)


Guild Master, March 8 (Author Interview)

Fiction Book Lover, March 9 (Author Interview)

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 10 (Author Interview)


Books Less Travelled, March 12 (Author Interview)

History, Hope & Happily Ever After, March 13 (Author Interview)


Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, March 14 (Author Interview)


Vicky Sluiter, March 16 (Author Interview)

For the Love of Literature, March 17 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, March 17

Author Interview


What is your favorite thing about being a writer? — My favorite thing about writing is that the possibilities are endless of what I can write about. Everyday there are lessons to be seen and learned. God shows up in the mundane moments of life and turns them around.

What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books? — My English teachers were right, if I had followed the writing process my writing would be that much stronger.

Can you share a real-life event that inspired your writing?
— I wrote a short devotional for church and a lady said to me, “I wonder what God will do with that talent?” I won’t forget anytime soon because it was a confirmation of something I was too scared to dream.

What is one thing you wish you could do? — I have always wanted to be able to sing but I am not gifted in this area. As a matter of fact, the only note I can carry are in hymnals…lol I sure do admire those who can sing. One of my favorite musicians is one of my friends and when she plays when she thinks no one is listening, is breathtaking. She makes her instrument sing.

What was your favorite childhood book and why?
This is a hard question. I have so many. In the Heat of the Night. The Sweet Valley High Series. Ramona the Pest. I fell in love with reading when I was learning to read. I was an advanced reader. It was the first time I remember feeling proud of myself at school. I devoured books and was soon reading small chapter books. Books offered an escape from the daily reality to another world. Worlds where I could put myself in the story and run away.

Giveaway


To celebrate her tour, Jenn is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/P9bMt/fear-faith-freedom-breaking-through-lifes-challenges-with-gods-help-celebration-tour-giveaway

Friday, January 16, 2026

Blog Tour: Increase Your Bloom


About the Book

Book: Increase Your Bloom Ability: Devotions for Unleashing Your Most Flourishing Self

Author: Cheri Strange

Genre: Christian Living / Devotional for Women / Prayer Books

Release Date: May 7, 2025



ARE YOU READY TO BLOOM?

Do you feel stuck in your spiritual growth, unsure if God can truly bring beauty and purpose to your life? You’re not alone. Cheri Strange knows the ache of feeling spiritually barren, but she’s discovered the secret to living a profoundly fruitful life—and she’s ready to share it with you.

In Increase Your Bloom Ability, Cheri blends biblical truth with practical encouragement to help you:

  • Embrace God’s call to flourish, even in hard seasons
  • Stay rooted in Christ to live abundantly
  • Trust God’s plan to cultivate spiritual fruit in you
  • Take simple steps to grow your faith and accelerate your bloom

Your life was meant to thrive. Step into the vibrant, fruit life Gd created you for—starting today.

 

Click here to get your copy!

 

About the Author

Cheri Strange is an award-winning author, speaker, and digital creator. She is passionate about helping women grow spiritually and flourish in their faith. With a Ph.D. and twenty years of ministry experience, she shares practical wisdom and biblical truth that meets women right where they are. Through her books, resources, YouVersion Bible plans, and digital art, Cheri inspires thousands to desire more of God in everyday life. She and her husband, Chad, live in Houston, Texas, with their eight children, and one bonus son.

 

 

 

More from Cheri

Have you ever wondered why, even as devoted followers of Jesus, your spiritual growth sometimes feels stalled? Why the abundant, fruit-filled life God promises can feel just out of reach? I’ve asked these questions of my own heart—and what I discovered in Scripture inspired me to write Increase Your Bloom Ability.


The Bible makes it clear: spiritual fruitfulness isn’t reserved for the gifted or the theologically trained—it’s for every believer (John 15:8). Yet many of us feel stuck, questioning whether we’re doing enough or if real growth is even possible. I dug into Scripture to uncover truths that can help unlock a life that truly bears fruit.

This devotional is the culmination of years of teaching, study, and personal reflection. I wanted to create something that equips you to experience more of God’s promises for your life. Inspired by Andrew Peterson’s words in Adorning the Dark, where he describes his ministry as “telling the truth as beautifully as he can,” I sought to do the same in this book.

I illustrated Increase Your Bloom Ability myself, filling it with over 200 pages of floral artwork—an offering of beauty alongside truth. My hope is that these pages will speak to your soul and draw you into a more vibrant, fruitful walk with Jesus.


My mission is simple: to help you experience a life of profound spiritual growth, one that blooms and flourishes as God intended. Through Scripture, reflection, and the visual beauty of this devotional, I pray you are encouraged, equipped, and inspired to embrace your calling and take intentional steps toward greater fruitfulness.

An Interview with Cheri:

What is your favorite thing about being a writer? I believe I am my truest self on the page. Writing lets me communicate with precision and clarity in a way speaking rarely allows. I’m not destined to be a prosecutor or a politician—but I could absolutely help them craft their written arguments. There’s freedom in writing I’ve grown to love, and the beauty is: you can do it anywhere, in any season, with any hairstyle…or none at all.

Can you share a real-life event that inspired your writing? Much of Increase Your Bloom Ability grew out of my study of John 15—especially Jesus’ teaching on pruning. We all understand trimming back a plant to help it grow, but the kind of pruning Jesus describes can feel more like being cut down to the nubbins, when there’s hardly anything left but a bare stump. That kind of loss is harder to recognize as God’s good work.

A few years ago, I was living on two acres lined with scraggly rose bushes. I tried several different solutions for helping promote more growth and overall flourishing but nothing worked. One bush needed drastic pruning--at a time when my own life felt stripped down. The circumstances were painful and confusing, and I wrestled with whether God could bring anything beautiful out of what looked nearly destroyed.

I don’t remember whether that specific illustration made the final cut of the devotional, but the experience profoundly shaped how I wrote about pruning. I’ve learned that the most meaningful examples God gives me usually touch my life before they touch the page. And those are often the very stories He uses to bring insight, healing, and hope to the women I serve. It’s a privilege to write from a place God has first walked me through.

What was the best money you spent as a writer? Hands down, the most impactful money I’ve spent was attending a Christian writers’ conference. I had a finished manuscript but no idea what to do next. That conference introduced me to editors, publishers, and seasoned writers who were willing to guide a newcomer. It’s where I found my first mentors, connected with my first publishing house, and learned how to craft a real proposal. Whatever it cost, it was worth every penny.

How do you come up with story lines/book topic? Most of my ideas come from three places: Scripture, something I’m reading or hearing outside the Bible, or quite literally while I’m praying. Generating ideas has never been the challenge—I have enough topics outlined to keep me writing for the next fifteen years. The real work is discerning which idea God is asking me to pursue right now. My best practice is to pray for clarity and ask Him to highlight the need or direction. He has been faithful to guide me every time.

What is one thing you wish you could do?
I would give my big toe for the ability to make people laugh. My natural demeanor leans toward the serious—melancholy with a side of extra solemn. Yet I have a deep need for humor. I pray regularly for “humor graces,” asking God to bring a little hilarity out of my solemnity. May He see fit to answer.

Blog Stops


History, Hope & Happily Ever After, January 16 (Author Interview)


Simple Harvest Reads, January 18 (Author Interview)

Artistic Nobody, January 19 (Author Interview)


Guild Master, January 20 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, January 21

Fiction Book Lover, January 22 (Author Interview)


A Reader’s Brain, January 24 (Author Interview)

A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 25 (Author Interview)


Books Less Travelled, January 26 (Author Interview)


Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, January 28 (Author Interview)

Giveaway


To celebrate her tour, Cheri is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a hardcover copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/waoaC/increase-your-bloom-ability-celebration-tour-giveaway