Episode 12: What If God Never Left You? with Katelyn Ely

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-6903c4ed-f144-8327-accd-7bef3f3abedc-5" data-testid= "conversation-turn-60" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> This episode of the JOA Publishing Podcast features JOA author Caitlin Ely, whose book Still Chosen was born from a faith unraveling, a courageous departure from religious checklists, and a direct, living relationship with God found through stillness, meditation, and radical honesty. In a deeply intimate conversation, Caitlin and host Keira Brinton explore what happens when the rules no longer bring peace, how God meets us inside the body as an actual temple, and why "worthiness" was never the price of connection. Caitlin shares how choosing authenticity—praying like a real friend, releasing fear-based obedience, and listening in breath and silence—became the doorway to a truth that changes everything: you are still loved, still led, and still chosen right here, right now. Host: Keira Brinton Guest: Katelyn Ely Websites: keirabrinton.com | joapublishing.com Instagram: @keirabrinton | @joapublishing | @uncovering_kates Best Quotes: "Your body is an actual temple. Like you go inside to meet with me." "It just brings peace." "God loves you and he wants to speak to you today." #stillchosen #faithjourney #meetinggodwithin #spiritualawakening #breathwork #joapublishing #calling If you're ready to write the book you're called to write, start now with Keira's free course: The Book Activator — https://go.keirabrinton.com/minibookactivator When you feel the nudge that it's time to stop circling your book and step fully into authorship, I invite you into The Author Threshold Workshop. This is a live activation for those who know their book isn't just a project—it's a calling. A threshold is a doorway. And when you step through it, everything begins to move. Join me here: https://go.keirabrinton.com/author-threshold-workshop go.keirabrinton.com Write Your Book Come to my virtual event and finally finish writing your book!