Meet the Author Behind STOLEN

A little about me, my journey, and why I'm so grateful you're here.

If we've never met before, welcome.

I'm so glad you stopped by.

My name is Lauren Burns, and after years of saying, "Maybe someday," I'm finally introducing myself as an author.

To be honest, that still feels a little surreal to write.

For most of my life, I never imagined I'd write a book. I certainly never imagined that one day I'd be sharing my story with readers around the world. But here we are, and I'm grateful you've found your way here.

Before we talk about STOLEN, I thought I'd tell you a little about the person behind the pages.

I'm first and foremost a follower of Jesus. My faith has been the anchor that has carried me through every season of my life and continues to remind me that God is always writing a bigger story than the one I can see.

I'm married to my husband, Brett, and together we're raising two incredible boys. Being their mom is one of the greatest gifts God has given me. Like every family, our days are filled with sports practices, school events, homework around the kitchen table, and wondering how time seems to pass a little faster every year.

During the day, I'm a physical therapist. I've spent years helping people regain strength, restore movement, and return to the lives they love after injury or illness. Looking back, I find it interesting that God gave me a profession centered on healing long before I ever realized how much healing He still wanted to do in my own heart.

Now, here's something that isn't much of a secret if you know me...

I absolutely love coffee.

Not just drinking coffee—I love discovering new coffee shops. There is something about walking into a cozy little café, ordering a latte, finding a quiet corner, and simply slowing down. Some of my favorite conversations in life have happened across a coffee table.

And speaking of coffee...

One thing you should know about me is that I haven't always loved reading.

For much of my life, reading meant studying.

It meant textbooks, exams, long nights in college, pushing myself through physical therapy school, and later earning certifications to become a better clinician. Reading felt like work. It was something I had to do, not something I looked forward to.

But over the last ten years, something changed.

I slowly fell in love with reading—not because I had to, but because I wanted to.

Books became more than information; they became companions. They challenged me, encouraged me, and often gave words to things I didn't yet know how to express. Through memoirs, devotionals, biographies, and Bible studies, I found myself learning not just about God or other people's stories, but about my own.

Today, one of my favorite ways to spend an afternoon is discovering a new coffee shop, opening a good book, and simply being still for a little while.

There's something sacred about those quiet moments.

That love for reading naturally deepened my love for studying God's Word.

Thursday nights have become one of my favorite evenings of the week because I get to gather with an incredible group of women for Bible study. We've laughed together, cried together, wrestled through difficult questions, and watched God faithfully meet each of us in different seasons of life. Those evenings have become a place of encouragement, accountability, and friendship that I deeply treasure.

I also love attending women's conferences—not simply because of the speakers on stage, but because of the conversations that happen afterward. I love watching women realize they're not alone. Some of the most meaningful ministry happens in hallways, over lunch, or while praying together after a session.

Over the past two years, God has given me another unexpected gift: The Redeemed Podcast.

When I first started the podcast, my hope was simple—to create a place where people could honestly share how God had redeemed the hardest chapters of their lives.

I had no idea how much those conversations would change me.

Every week I have the privilege of sitting across from incredible people who generously share their stories. Some have overcome unimaginable loss. Others have walked through addiction, childhood trauma, grief, illness, or seasons where they questioned whether God was still at work.

People fascinate me.

I love hearing how they have overcome difficult circumstances and how they now use their experiences to encourage someone else. Every conversation reminds me that behind every smile is a story, and behind every story is a God who never stops pursuing His people.

Those conversations have reinforced something I believe with all my heart:

Stories matter.

Words matter.

Words can heal.

Words can teach.

Words can challenge us.

Words can inspire us to keep going when we feel like giving up.

Perhaps that's one of the reasons writing STOLEN changed me so deeply.

I thought I was writing about my past.

Instead, I found myself discovering God's faithfulness in ways I had never fully seen before.

Writing forced me to slow down, to ask hard questions, to revisit painful memories, and to recognize God's fingerprints in places I had overlooked for years. It challenged me to trust Him on a deeper level and reminded me that healing is often a journey rather than a single moment.

Looking back, I can now see that God wasn't simply writing a story about rescue.

He was writing a story about redemption.

My prayer is that whether you found me through The Redeemed Podcast, a speaking event, social media, or because someone handed you a copy of STOLEN, you'll leave this space encouraged.

I hope you'll laugh with me.

Learn with me.

Grow with me.

And most of all, discover that no matter what chapter you're living today, God is still writing your story.

Thank you for being here.

I'm truly grateful you've joined me on this journey.

With gratitude,

Lauren Burns

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