Karen Ehman
Born: March 10, 1964 – Lansing, Michigan, United States
Karen Ehman is a Christian author, Bible teacher, and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker whose work centers on faith, communication, marriage, and women’s spiritual growth. She is best known for Keep It Shut and Zip It, and is a New York Times bestselling author whose books and Bible studies have reached a broad evangelical audience. ((https://karenehman.com/about-karen/?utm_source=openai))
Biography & Author's Journey
Karen Ehman’s path as a writer began early in Michigan, where she has said she loved talking and writing from childhood and was already creating material for school by elementary age. She wrote a Christmas play in fifth grade, contributed poetry and newspaper pieces in middle school, and later served as sports editor for school papers in high school and college. A major turning point came at sixteen, when she first heard and responded to the gospel at a youth event in rural Michigan. She went on to graduate cum laude from Spring Arbor University with a B.A. in social science, and she later married her college sweetheart, Todd. ((https://karenehman.com/about-karen/))
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Christ-led growth in EQ,comms & leadership
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Master communication and share God's love.
Master communication and share God's love.
This plan is essential for believers and ministry leaders who want to bridge the gap between their faith and their daily interactions. It provides a roadmap for anyone looking to combine practical communication techniques with a heart-centered approach to sharing God's love.
Find clean Christian books
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Faith, Family, Marriage & Personal Growth
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Community Voices
"Karen Ehman’s blog was one of the first I ever read, and she’s never stopped being a mentor to me"
— Ann Voskamp
"With uncommon wit and wisdom, Karen Ehman shows us how to listen between the lines and love with creativity"
— Renee Swope
"Karen Ehman shares her gift of hospitality in this practical yet encouraging book"
— Alli Worthington
"When you open a Karen Ehman book, you know you’re going to find tons of practical suggestions and hard-earned wisdom"
— Liz Curtis Higgs
"Karen Ehman shows us that when we pay attention and listen to the people around us, God reveals simple ways we can love them well"
— Courtney Joseph
"Packed with heartfelt truths and practical ideas, Karen Ehman hits the nail on the head with her newest book"
— Ruth Schwenk
"Karen Ehman’s book offers solid biblical counsel"
— Jim Daly
"Karen Ehman will give you the confidence and courage you need to open your door and your heart"
— Holley Gerth
"Karen Ehman’s book A Life That Says Welcome is full of practical wisdom and ideas"
— Jeff Campbell
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
