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Dr. Gladys Childs

 Author & Speaker

Meet Gladys

Gladys meets people where faith and life collide—offering clarity, hope, and practical wisdom. As a pastor's wife, author, speaker, former religion professor, and boy mom, she steps into the mess where faith feels fragile and pain runs deep, helping others find unshakable faith and lasting freedom

As a truth teller, she doesn't hesitate to answer difficult faith and life questions without offering pat answers. She has the uncanny ability to speak honest truth in kindness, opening doors for personal transformation.

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Busting Barriers

Whispering aches, a cavern craving meaning and purpose within you. There are barriers you can't seem to move past. But you have the power to overcome them.

It's time to shatter the barriers holding you back and boldly step into the abundant life God designed for you. "Busting Barriers: Overcome Emptiness & Unleash Fruitful Living" is not just another self-help book; it's a transformative journey towards a deeper connection with God and a life filled with lasting joy.

This 45-day devotional, the first of a three-part series, is a guide to breaking through psychological barriers that keep us from living out the fruits of the Spirit. With scripture, practical application, self-affirmation statements, reflection, and guided journaling, you'll be equipped to overcome the obstacles to achieving fruitful living and relationships.

Don't settle for a life of emptiness and unfulfillment. Embrace self-care, spiritual transformation, and the fullness of God's blessings. It’s time to start Busting Barriers and unleash fruitful living.

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SPEAKING EVENTS

Empowering Lives, Igniting Faith: Unleashing Freedom to Thrive in God's Abundant Grace.

Gladys Childs' ability to connect with audiences concerning personal discipleship and core educational issues has made her a much-requested speaker. She has traveled the country as a keynote and featured speaker to do presentations and workshops for conferences and lead day-long or multi-day interactive seminars for women’s retreats, church groups, and staff members. 

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Testimonials

"I am an education minister in a church. She provided concepts and challenged me to explore areas I have never before considered. I will take the information I have gained from Gladys and plan not to only apply it with my congregants at church; but, with my family as well."

- Sam

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"Gladys Childs is the best speaker I have ever heard!  I was always suprised with our time was up...never a dull moment."

- Theresa

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"Gladys really focused on embodying the fruits of the spirit. She offered a unique way to incorporate this in my teaching. Myself and others were deeply moved by our time with her."

- Rebecca

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