Episode 40 - When God Does The Work with Katelyn Pfeiffer

Date: July 16, 2024 Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Katelyn Pfeiffer   Story Highlight: Thanks for joining us today on "The Women Behind the Words" as we welcome Katelyn Pfeiffer to the table. Kate shares from her heart about growing up as a pastor's daughter, loving her childhood, her home, her church, and her life. She recalls a pivotal moment in her young life when, by accident, she watched a movie that depicted the battle between good and evil. This brought her to the sobering realization of her own mortality and her need for Jesus’ salvation. In that instant, she cried out to Jesus, accepting His love and salvation. In her later years, Kate experienced a period of rebellion during high school, a common struggle among pastor’s children. She lived in two worlds without anyone noticing, viewing God as an ATM machine, only turning to Him in times of need. This mindset led her to make poor relationship choices, leaving her confused and ashamed. She admits that her rebellion was fueled by anger towards God and a lack of a real, personal relationship with Him. It wasn’t until the death of her mother that Kate fully surrendered her heart to Jesus. This marked the beginning of a profound transformation, as He started to redeem and restore her from the inside out. With this renewed perspective, Kate offers valuable advice to parents dealing with rebellious children. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing that our children belong to Jesus first and foremost, and the need to create a safe, unconditionally loving environment for them. Kate candidly shares her struggle with false and true identity, and how the Lord led her through this journey to a place of freedom. She speaks of the healing she received following the loss of her mother and how a dream played a significant role in that healing process. Her story is a powerful testimony of God’s ability to retrain our thinking and redefine our identity according to His truth. In closing, Kate underscores the importance of surrendering not just our own hearts, but also our children to God. She leaves us with a message of hope and a charming quote to apply to our own lives, encouraging us to remember Whose we are. Thank you for joining us! We pray this episode leaves you with fresh hope and a deeper understanding of your identity in Christ.   About the Guest (Bio): Born in California, Katelyn moved to Virginia with her parents and older brother at the young age of 1 and a half years old. The youngest child of a reading specialist and a pastor, books were readily available to Katelyn while growing up. At a young age, Katelyn found her love of reading and the arts, spending her summers at the community pool and in and out of local libraries. By High School she had begun writing as well as painting, drawing, and acting. Beginning with poems and short stories, Katelyn also kept journals  a discipline she continues today. Her first published work was a poem she wrote in high school, released through poetry.com. She published a book in 2018 titled City of End, a predecessor to her first published work through Elk Lake Publishing Inc. Following in her mothers’ footsteps, Katelyn married a pastor in 2019. Shortly after, they adopted three cats and gave birth to two beautiful children. Blessed with a growing immediate and extended family, Katelyn and Jordan are Aunt and Uncle to multiple nieces and nephews. Their church is located in Manassas, Virginia. Still attempting to read as much as she can, Katelyn enjoys the classics written by authors like Alexander Dumas, Shakespeare, C.S. Lewis, Tolkein, Oscar Wilde, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. She also enjoys escaping into the fantasy worlds penned by J.K Rowling, Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis, Robert Jordan, Ted Dekker, and Rick Riordan. Her love of escape into another world and the adventures the characters are taken on is a discipline she strives to bring to her own writing.   Book Spotlight: City of End: The Tree of Life Series Vol. 1 In the year 4085, humanity survives underground in the cavernous End City, a desolate refuge following a nuclear genocide that ravaged the earth’s surface. The Program is the lifeline that keeps End alive, conscripting every woman of age to ensure the city's survival against the relentless Bashers. The city’s authorities turn a blind eye to the Program’s devastating impact, prioritizing survival over individual suffering. Aoire, an orphan with extraordinary abilities and no knowledge of her origins, is approaching her Collection Day—the day she must face the harsh realities of the Program. Her world is further upended when she encounters a man wielding dark magic, revealing that her destiny may never have been her own to control. Caught between her duty to End City and her desire to use her unique gifts to help others, Aoire confronts End’s greatest threat. As the city's most critical day approaches, she must unveil herself not only to her fellow citizens but also to the dark forces threatening their existence. With the powerful Tree of Life under enemy control, Aoire’s mission is clear: save the Tree, end the war on humanity, and protect her city and friends—all while evading capture. Can Aoire harness her abilities and courage to save End City from destruction? Join her gripping journey in "City of End: The Tree of Life Series Vol. 1" by Katelyn Pfeiffer, a tale of resilience, mystery, and the unyielding fight for survival.   Connect with Katelyn: Facebook Instagram Website Katelyn's First Book - Amazon