“Grace is a gift to be received not a prize to be earned.” For decades, Katie tried to earn (and keep) God’s favor with exemplary behavior, until a dusty living room revelation changed all that.Through personal testimony, Biblical truth, and memorable object lessons, Katie takes you on a journey from living with a “hired help mentality” to a “beloved daughter’s mentality.” Move from striving to settledness, and from panic to peace as you are freed to work and rest from a place of strength and freedom (based on Luke 10:38-42).
Session 1: Two Sisters (Martha and Mary)
Session 2: The Heavy Backpack (Hired-Help Mentality)
Session 3: The Easy Yoke (Beloved Daughter’s Mentality)
Session 4: Walking Out What’s True of You (Prodigal Son and Older Brother)

Rooted in Joy

Many women fight for joy and peace on a regular basis. Uncover ways to confront the unwanted joy robbers as you welcome in the joy restorers. Discover how to use the “Yield, Pause, and Breathe” method as you are equipped to curb guilt and embrace grace, leading to more joy. This message can stand alone or can be incorporated into three or four sessions for retreats.
Session 1: Joy Robbers
Session 2: Joy Restorers
Session 3: Radiating Joy

When things haven’t turned out like you thought they would, when you’re confused about your next steps, when indecision is keeping you up at night, when you feel overwhelmed by all the choices before you, when you’ve chosen poorly, or your hopes feel like they’ve been hurled over a cliff, this timely message will show you how to gain clarity in your “right now” life. Through timeless truths mined from Psalm 78 and Judges 1-2, you will discover three guiding principles that will help you make wise decisions in uncertain times.
Session 1: The Decision to Remember
Session 2: The Decision to Obey
Session 3: The Decision to Testify

In a me-first, climb the ladder, hustle culture, it’s important to stay grounded in Truth. Discover how to maximize your influence by following the example of John the Baptist, who went lower for God’s glory. You too can be a ladder holding leader, helping others succeed, while having an even greater impact than solely climbing the ladder for yourself.

With examples of what not to do (from the Tower of Babel) and examples of what to do (through the example of the Acts 2 church), you will be encouraged and exhorted to link arms and serve shoulder to shoulder (as seen in the rebuilding of the wall in Nehemiah). This time is now for ladder-holding leaders to lead with the counter-cultural approach, like Christ and his early followers.

It’s easy to feel intimidated when studying the Bible. In this session, you will learn some simple yet exciting methods to help you feast on God’s Word and communicate His truth with ease. Katie is a trained Bible Study Leader. She simplifies key elements of the inductive study method and creatively instructs you to savor God’s Word, one bite at a time. Learn how to discover truth for yourself as you utilize these practical tools in your time of study.

Discover how three tiny words can make a huge difference as you impact those around you for good. Through engaging stories and examples from the Bible, you will be empowered to use your words in ways that are life-giving, helpful, and sustainable, as you learn how to multiply your strength instead of divide it.

Katie’s family experienced a holy interruption in the form of a partial house flood which resulted in them living in a hotel for 102 days. Zechariah and Mary, from the Bible, experienced a holy interruption that changed the trajectory of their lives and ours. Whether you have your whole life ahead of you, like Mary, or you’re in midlife, like me, or you’ve lived most of your life, like Zechariah, you can exchange a lack list for a lavish list even when life doesn’t look like you thought it would and you find yourself in a curveball season.

The holidays can be overwhelming and a source of pain. But what if saying yes to Christmas was the key that unlocked our joy? We don’t have to say yes to everything, but we are invited to say yes to the most important thing—Jesus, who said “yes” to Christmas and to us. The main character in Katie’s Christmas fiction book, Holly Noel, helps illustrate this point, since she learned to let go of unrealistic expectations and face the pain of the past in order to say yes to Christmas, with open hands.

The holidays can be a stressful time to navigate. With good-intentions we often over-work ourselves and over-stuff our calendar as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Using Martha from the Bible as a springboard, audiences will discover how to: Simplify their schedule, Exemplify God’s love, Delegate tasks, and Celebrate what’s already been done.

A closer look at Deborah, from Judges 4-5, will guide you in wisdom as you learn about Deborah’s approach to leadership, influence, and the godly characteristics she possessed as she mothered Israel. Moms, you have great influence with your children, whether you feel like you do or not, but may your greatest influence be your example of being influenced by God, as we see in Deborah’s life.

Katie shares what has worked for her and what hasn’t when it comes to connecting with her kids. Through candid confessions, humorous and heartfelt examples, and practical tools, you will be empowered to parent with intention instead of guilt as you raise next generation with God’s help and wisdom.

We are hard on ourselves as moms. We all have room for growth but we’re doing a better job than we realize. Learn to curb comparison and speak kindly to yourself as you tap into Christ’s endless supply of grace—available in fullest measure. Exchange an “I’m never enough” mentality for the “God is more than enough” reality as you parent from a place of peace.

It is an honor to be called to minister but it is tough when you are called to more than one thing. How do you thrive in the tug of war between Titus 2 and the other giftings that God has entrusted to you? This session will give you encouraging support and practical strategies to navigate the tension of working and ministering inside and outside of the home.

You have a message to share and you want others to benefit from it. How will they know about what you are offering if you don’t tell them? Whether you self-publish or traditionally publish your book, or you just want others to read your words online, marketing is a big part of writing. But you don’t have to sell your soul to market your words! Learn the secrets to life-giving marketing in this informative and helpful session.

Discover fun tips and tricks to make your characters come alive, whether you are acting, writing a fiction book or developing a screenplay. Get ready to experiment with different voices, mannerisms, and developmental techniques in this interactive session. Through her acting, directing, writing, and teaching experience, Katie will help you develop captivating characters that your audience will remember long after “The End.”

Our Creator has entrusted us with gifts to utilize for His glory but often doubt, fear, and comparison hold us back from unlocking our creativity. Discover how to break free from that which holds you back as you are inspired to offer what’s in your head, heart, and hands through this interactive session.

Many creatives have been slowed or stopped by the hisses of the serpent (and others who echo his slippery sentiments). We often listen to the lie that we are not enough when it comes to offering our creativity to the world. The time is now to “Awake O Sleeper” and reflect the diverse, brilliant glory of the One whose image you bear—as you point wanderers to the Truth. In this session, you will be inspired to offer what God has placed within you and will be given an opportunity to respond creatively. Listen to this session from The Unleashed Worship Conference.

Don’t go it alone on your writing and speaking journey! Gather a ministry team to help minimize isolation and maximize your impact. Speakers, authors, and podcast hosts, Lee Nienhuis and Katie M. Reid share time-tested tips and different approaches to gathering the people you need to help you succeed. From formulating a prayer team, to hiring an assistant that fits your needs and personality, to swapping services with colleagues, you will walk away equipped to take the next step in building a strong ministry.

Katie provides writers with twelve steps to get unstuck, so they can move forward on their writing journey. Through Scripture, personal story, examples of success and defeat, and time to free write, this empowering message will free writers to offer their words to the world, starting today.