The day Trauma in the Pews published my focus shifted, and I began living out an unhealed portion of my story...

The most unexpected parts of 2023 were my struggles with the success of Trauma in the Pews and all the opportunities it brought me.

From the time I was in high school, I dreamed of one day completing a doctorate. It was a mixture of desiring validation and the simple...

As the protests began, I understood the purpose; when they turned violent, I also understood some of the conditions that fed that violence.

I have served in churches and church-related ministries in two denominations that believed very differently about the roles of women in mini

I was prepared to share my insights with the students; but what I received from them exceeded my expectations. I received a profound hope fo

Except for the people I have known for many years, my life looks nothing like it did five years ago. I do not live in the same place, do the

This book defines me as a writer. It is an interweaving narrative that almost defies description. One of my endorsers for Jeannie's BRAV

Sometimes I like to surprise my readers by a side of me most haven't seen. Poetry would fall into that category. I wrote quite a few poe

Jeannie, the resourceful and resilient child self of author Janyne McConnaughey takes center stage in this companion book to BRAVE: A person

(There have been many times when readers stop and message me with appreciation after reading the Introduction to BRAVE: A Personal Story of

Every dream is a child’s dream. Even when we dream as an adult; it is connected to a dream we had as a child. Maybe we can’t remember where

Then one glorious day, I sat back on the therapy couch and said, “This was never my fault.” In all of my “what if” moments, the idea of my i

We often stop ourselves and the children in our lives from doing everything necessary for the body to heal from trauma. We stop our tears, w

I used all my skill as an instructional designer when writing BRAVE. I have read books that throw graphic abuse details at you on the first

We can’t fully help others without addressing the deep impact of mental health in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. Simply addr

My blanket of brokenness had lots of layers. It had the parts I rejected and the parts I created to please the world. It also had a thousand

And finally, the 6th most common reaction: Thank you. You are welcome. Those who are saying thank you are the reason I was willing to be “cr

I am well aware that my book and the truth I tell will be a powerful statement about the effects of childhood trauma. The vulnerability requ

I did not come to this place of sharing easily or quickly. It was necessary to heal before sharing. It is important to share selectively and