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Empower Through Speaking

Inspire and encourage through personal testimony, practical tools, and faith over fear in your journey.

Speaking Engagements

Lauren Burns is a Christian speaker and host of The Redeemed Podcast, where she shares real stories of redemption, healing, and hope. Her message is rooted in her own extraordinary journey — surviving trauma, finding freedom through forgiveness, and discovering peace through surrender.

As a childhood kidnapping survivor whose story later inspired the NBC film Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story, Lauren’s testimony is a living example of God’s ability to redeem even the most broken chapters of our lives.

Through honest, Spirit-led storytelling, Lauren encourages women, youth, and families to embrace their healing journey, grow in faith, and experience the power of God’s love in the middle of life’s storms.

Why I Speak

2026 Speaking Tour

In 2026, Lauren Burns will be touring with the She Will Conference, sharing her testimony with women across the country. She is also available for select additional speaking engagements alongside the tour.

Confirmed Dates

Palatka, FL
January 24th, 2026
She Will Conference

Raleigh, NC
March 28th, 2026
She Will Conference

Madison, AL
May 9th, 2026
She Will Conference

Spring Branch, TX
August 1st, 2026
She Will Conference

San Antonio, TX
October 3rd, 2026
She Will Conference

Lone Star, TX
November 14th, 2026
Rock NRetreat

San Antonio, TX
September 25-26th, 2026
Chosen Women's Conference

Who I Speak To

  • Women’s conferences and retreats

  • Churches and ministry events

  • Faith-based organizations

  • Community and outreach events

Her message connects deeply with women, families, and individuals navigating trauma, healing, loss, or major life transitions.

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It's amazing how God uses our experiences - which 'someone' meant for harm - to showcase His Glory and what we can do through Him! Lauren's story illustrate this beautifully. Her courage and her 'yes' to God's prompting created this space to celebrate not only her redemption, but others' as well. ---Warrior Words

Highly Rated

Speaking Topics

Topics Include:

  • Faith Over Fear
    When life unravels and God feels silent, how do you keep standing? This message equips listeners to choose faith over fear—no matter how dark the season.

  • Stop Nagging & Start Praying (Marriage)
    You can’t change your spouse, but you can change the way you fight. Discover how prayer—not control—becomes your greatest weapon in marriage.

  • Finding Healing Through Forgiveness
    Bitterness keeps you stuck. Forgiveness sets you free. Learn how to release the weight of the past and walk into healing and breakthrough.

  • Overcoming Trauma Through Surrender
    Real freedom starts at the feet of Jesus. This talk shows how surrendering your pain can lead to restored identity, healing, and purpose.

Each message is biblically grounded, deeply personal, and crafted to speak to the real spiritual battles your audience is facing.

Previously Featured At

  • She Will Women’s Conference

  • Summit Church, San Antonio

  • His Tribe Women’s Retreat

  • Home Church

  • Mentoring Moms Ministry

Lauren is a great example for us all as she is brave enough to share her story of redemption through God’s grace and is creating a space to encourage other people to share their stories. ---Participate

Speaker One-Sheet

Download Lauren’s speaker one-sheet for a quick overview of her testimony, speaking topics, and event details.

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Invite Lauren to Speak

Lauren is currently booking select speaking engagements for 2026. If you are interested in having her speak at your event, please complete the inquiry form below. A member of her team will be in touch soon.