Having faced significant challenges, including healing from stage four cancer and being widowed at a young age, my journey has deepened my faith and trust in God. From these experiences, my desire is to help believers be set free from past hurts and find emotional healing and wholeness.









EXCHANGING HURT FOR HOPE: MY JOURNEY AND MISSION 

Exchanging hurt for hope is my focus—a message I share as a radio and television personality, author, and speaker.

My teaching and leadership have equipped and trained thousands of leaders internationally

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Once a rebellious teenager, alcoholic, and drug addict, I overcame my physical addictions through my faith in Christ over 30 years ago.

 Now, I find joy in my family, cherishing my children and fourteen grandchildren. I'm also excited about my new beginning with my marriage to Dr. Jim Turner.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Biola University, a Master’s in Ministry, and a Doctorate of Theology. I live in Bakersfield, California, with my beloved husband, Dr. Jim Turner, and our six biological children, their spouses and fourteen grandchildren.

Passionate about reaching out to those in need, I am actively involved in local and global missions, making a significant impact through my compassion and dedication.

Here are some important personal and professional details about me. While I can't cover everything, I'll highlight key aspects of my journey, including my transformational personal story and significant contributions in ministry and writing.

AFTER my conversion to ChrisT, I transformed my life and dedicated myself to ministry

 I have authored five books and written numerous radio and television scripts.

For four years, I was a columnist for Focus on the Family’s Pastor’s Wives, and my audio interview with H.B. London on “Success In Ministry, Call To Ministry” remains a valuable resource for Focus on the Family’s Pastor’s Family Resources.

My extensive writing portfolio includes hundreds of columns, magazine, and devotional articles published in notable outlets such as Focus on The Family Magazine, Just Between Us, Discipleship Journal, CCM, Walk Thru the Bible’s InDeed and Tapestry, Charisma, Lead Like Jesus, Faith Filled Family, iBelieve, Live Living, and Spirit-Led Woman.

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