with Holly Hayes

Holly Christine Hayes is Founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a survivor-run nonprofit social enterprise employing and empowering women who’ve survived lives of trafficking, violence, and addiction in Austin, TX. Holly was rescued out of a life of trauma more than nineteen years ago and knows the path to recovery can be long and rocky. Her vision and leadership create a safe space for other survivors to grow in practical skills, unleash their creativity, embrace their femininity, and heal their hearts – all in community with other survivors. Sanctuary Project was recently named Austin Woman Magazine's 2020 Women's Way Business Awards "Business to Watch - Under $3M". Their impact jewelry line can be seen both online and at several local and national boutiques and was recently picked up by Target.com as their newest jewelry brand, launching in the Fall of 2020. An award-winning author of the book “From Basement to Sanctuary,” Holly is passionate about sharing her vulnerable journey of healing and finding hope in Christ. She speaks in jails, churches, recovery communities and conferences all over the globe about transformation from trauma and the Redeemer who can lift any life from the pit. In her spare time, she and her husband, Jeff, enjoy life on a hobby farm and vineyard in Southwest Austin, with their chickens, goats, cows, dogs and newest addition to the farm, their daughter Havana, who they welcomed last July.

In this conversation, Holly and Amy discuss her ministry and mission to see every survivor employed and empowered. They also discuss the ways in which every believer is recovering from their sin, the need to see one another with dignity and grace, and the power and importance of mentorship. 

Connect with Holly on Instagram @hollychristinehayes + @sanctuary_project 

Shop the collection and embolden survivors at sanctuaryproject.com

Get her book and read more about God's work of redemption in Holly's life here!

Share a time or season when you needed to recover from your brokenness?

with Amanda Davison

Amanda Davison is the Founder and President of A Wife Like Me. This team of speakers, writers, podcasters, and counselors, collaborate to serve wives in their uniqueness, igniting their passion and potential to to impact others in their spheres of influence, first and foremost being in their homes. She is the co-author of Dear Wife: 10 Minute Invitations to Practice Connection with Your Husband, speaker, and teaches at her local church where she and her husband lead the marriage mentor team. She is the wife to a Minnesota farmer, mother of three, and lover of ice cream.

In this conversation, Amanda shares the work that she and her husband have put into their marriage and the ongoing surrender that it takes to have a God-honoring marriage.  Biblical community has also played a key role in her life as a wife to learn from, listen to, and challenge one another.  You will leave this session encouraged to align yourself more and more with who God has called us to be.

You can be a part of the growing community of wives on Facebook or Instagram, and can find many helpful resources for your marriage at A Wife Like Me.

What is your favorite part of marriage and what is the hardest part?

with Jessica Herberger

Jessica Herberger is a speaker, Bible teacher and author of Break Bread Together. She lives in upstate NY with her family and is co-founder of Seasons Northeast a ministry for the women of the northeast. Jessica encourages us to lead lives of freedom, peace and joy.

In this conversation, Amy and Jessica break down the difference between transparency and vulnerability and the ways we are Biblically called to friendship. You will leave challenged to boldly pursue authentic relationship with others and to faithfully pray for rich friendships with other women in your community. 

Find Jessica on Instagram and Facebook!

You can find her book and her free resources here!

How has God connected you to your people?

with Rebecca Dotson George

Rebecca is the founder and visionary of Do The Thing Movement - a podcast community where listeners are cheered on each week to make God known through their creative mission. She is a speaker, writer, certified career coach and podcast interview coach whose greatest joy in life is discipling others to pursue their passions in a way that builds the Kingdom. She is also a Project Manager for the Blythe Daniel Literary Agency. In her free time you can find her running outside, writing or trying a new recipe with Garth Brooks playing in the background.

In today's presentation, Rebecca shares from Colossians 3 and challenges you to view your every day life as an opportunity to glorify the Lord. She will point you to the things God cares deeply about and show you how he emboldens you to move forward and do everything in the name of Jesus. 

Find Rebecca on Instagram!

Download Rebecca's "She Will Not Be Moved: Remaining in the Hope of the Gospel During Hard Seasons" study for FREE here.

What dream has God placed on your heart?