Inspirational Faith-Building Topics

Each topic can be singular for one event or combined for a one-day or weekend retreat.

1. Nonsensible LOVE: Becoming a Woman after God’s Heart.

Wisdom Lessons on Love.

2. Growing in GRACE: Becoming a Woman of Beauty and Grace that Ages Well.

Wisdom Lessons on Growing Gracefully.

3. Chosen Lady, Rise up and PRAY! Becoming a Woman of Faith, Hope, Love and Prayer.

Wisdom Lessons on Prayer.

4. Chosen Lady, Rise Up and SERVE! Becoming a Woman with a Servant’s Heart.

Wisdom Lessons on Service.

5. Chosen Lady, Rise Up and OVERCOME! Becoming God's Overcoming Woman.

Wisdom Lessons on the Overcoming Life

6. Chosen Lady, Rise Up and LIVE Life BETTER, Not Bitter: Becoming a Woman of God's WORD and TRUTH.

Wisdom Lessons on choosing to live better.

7. TOPIC CHOICES AND COMBINATIONS OF TOPICS can be discussed with Audrey for an individualized luncheon, brunch, or women's retreat. See below for more information on each topic.

Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.

Proverbs 4:7

All topics are designed for women to become

A Woman of Generational Influence

influencing their own generation, those behind them, and those to come...

Audrey Marie is a vetted Stonecroft Christian Women's speaker, speaking where she is, as she is.

"My mission is to inspire you with wisdom and courage to live the life God has called you to live with faith, hope, love, and joy."

-Audrey Marie Hessler

TESTIMONIALS FROM SOME OF AUDREY'S SPEAKING EVENTS

“Audrey was an amazing speaker!”

“Please come back! We learned so much.”

“You could hear a pin drop. Everyone wanted to hear what you would say next."

"Amazing speaker. I cried happy tears and some sad ones, too. Lots to think about!"

“Good food! Good fellowship! Great Speaker!”

“Thank you for your teaching. I didn’t want it to stop!”

“So inspiring!”

“Out of everyone who I have heard speak, your talk affected me more than anyone.”

“Audrey’s testimony was powerful and Christ-honoring.”

CS Frankenmuth, MI

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

Hebrews 4:12

“Audrey’s teaching is biblically based, touching hearts, transforming lives, and honoring the living God.

(Includes Audrey's Testimony - Momsense)

• Theme: Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

• Theme: 1 John 4:9-10: "In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins."

• Theme: Ephesians 3:18-19: "May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height—to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."

• Workshops: Deep-dive Bible study on stories of God’s love (e.g., The Prodigal Son, Ruth and Naomi).

• Activities: Create love letters from God using Scripture, and heart-mapping exercises to explore how God's love has impacted their lives.

1. Nonsensible Love: Becoming a Woman after God’s Heart

More Topic Details:

Here are the Scriptural themes, noting key Bible verses for each speaking topic with suggested workshop ideas and activities.

(Includes Audrey's Testimony - Grand Momsense)

Theme: 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

Theme: Titus 2:3-4: "The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things."

Theme: Isaiah 46:4: "Even to your old age, I am He, and even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you."

Workshops: Discussions on aging gracefully with wisdom from the Bible (e.g., Proverbs 31). Discussions on what does it mean to "mature in Christ?"

Activities: Personal storytelling sessions where women share their journeys of growth and grace and group crafting of "grace and gratitude journals" to document their experiences.

2. Growing in Grace: Becoming a Woman that Ages Well With Beauty and Grace

Theme: 1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing."

Theme: James 5:16: "Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."

Theme: Philippians 4:6: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."

Workshops: Prayer techniques workshop, including intercessory prayer, contemplative prayer, and prayer journaling.

Activities: Prayer labyrinth walk, prayer chains, and setting up prayer partners for the retreat duration.

3. Chosen Lady, Rise Up and Pray! Becoming a Woman of Faith, Hope, Love and Prayer

Theme: Mark 10:45: "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many."

Theme: Galatians 5:13: "For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another."

Theme: Philippians 2:3-4: "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others."

Workshops: Study on the Biblical model of servant leadership (e.g., Jesus washing the disciples' feet).

Activities: Community service projects, such as preparing care packages or volunteering at local shelters, and role-playing scenarios to practice servant leadership.

4. Chosen Lady, Rise Up and Serve! Becoming a Woman with a Servant’s Heart

Theme: Romans 8:37: "Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."

Theme: 1 John 5:4: "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."

Theme: Revelation 12:11: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death."

Workshops: Testimony sharing sessions on overcoming obstacles through faith. Group sharing: The Lord is our Shepherd. What does Psalm 23 tell us about the things we overcome through Christ?

Activities: Overcomer challenge course (like an obstacle course with reflective pauses), and creating "overcomer's journals" to track personal victories and God's faithfulness.

5. Chosen Lady, You are Meant to Overcome! Becoming God's Overcoming Woman

THE ACROSTIC of BETTER, the lessons are presented from Audrey's book, The Girl Who Learned to Live Life Better

Theme: Ephesians 4:31-32: "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you."

Theme: Hebrews 12:15: "Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled."

Theme: Colossians 3:16: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord."

Workshops: Bible study on forgiveness and letting go of bitterness (e.g., Joseph’s story). Sharing of difficult circumstances involving forgiveness. Discussing our equal value in God’s eyes, as all are redeemed by the same sacrifice, the blood of Jesus Christ, and recognizing the circumstances that cause us to doubt that truth.

Activities: Forgiveness letter writing (letters not sent) and planting a "bitterness to better" garden where participants plant seeds representing forgiveness and growth.

6. Chosen Lady, You are Meant to Live Life Better, not bitter! Becoming a Woman of the Word and Truth.

7. Audrey's topics can be combined to suit your ministry's needs and time frame so that women will be inspired and equipped to become women of generational influence for the kingdom of God.

Message Audrey about your ministry's speaking needs or with any questions. See the form above.

Audrey works with your church and ministry's budget, speaking and traveling throughout the Midwest or wherever the Lord leads. Among the states Audrey has traveled to speak or will be speaking in this year are Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and her home state, Illinois.

A Professional Christian Women's Speaker, Audrey is a member of Christian Womenspeakers.com

Whether in your church basement or in the countryside, a Christian women's retreat is a valuable opportunity for...

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• Women of faith come together and nourish their spiritual lives.

• Retreats offer a peaceful atmosphere away from the distractions of daily life.

• Retreats allow women to deepen their connection with God and strengthen their relationship with Him.

• Through biblical teaching, worship, prayer, and various activities, women can reflect on their faith journey.

• Women gain a fresh perspective on their roles as daughters of God, wives, mothers, and friends.

• A retreat provides a safe space for sharing experiences, receiving guidance, and building lasting friendships with fellow believers.

• Retreats are a time of renewal, where women can find solace, inspiration, and encouragement to face life's challenges with faith and hope.

• Attending a Christian women's retreat can be a transformative experience that empowers women to embrace their true identity in Christ and live out their faith with boldness and grace.

  "So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." I Cor. 10:31

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Saved by grace alone, Audrey Marie Hessler is a once-prodigal daughter, a speaker, teacher, author, and biblical life and grief coach. She spent three decades in the classroom, teaching in the inner city and the suburbs of Chicago, and hosted a Christian radio show on WYLL, Hope For Your Life, The Voice of Christian Liberty, for three years. Audrey has taught in jails, nursing homes, churches, and banquet halls. Her current book, The Girl Who Learned to Live Life Better, reached the Number One spot as an Inspirational Christian release on Amazon. Audrey shares wherever the Lord leads her, God's abounding love, truth, and amazing grace. She is the girl who learned to live life better. And it began with a mother's prayer. The ripple effects continue to this day.

About Audrey Marie

"Life-changing experience! Highly recommend. This was the best retreat I ever attended!"

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