Where Stories of Courage, Faith, and Redemption Come to Life.

Christ-centered fiction that speaks to the soul, written to inspire hearts and strengthen faith.

Step into a world where truth triumphs, faith endures, and courage changes everything.
I’m Jenny Powell — physician, believer, storyteller — and I invite you to discover stories crafted for readers who seek both adventure and meaning.

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Now Available: But For These Chains

What chains are you still carrying?


But For These Chains takes you back to the Roman Empire, following Saul of Tarsus before he became the Apostle Paul. It’s a story of bold transformation, unexpected redemption, and the courage to follow Christ against all odds.

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“A riveting, richly woven story of hope and courage.” — Reader Review

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  • Semi-Finalist | ACFW Genesis Contest (for Take the Sea)

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Now Available: Take The Sea

This captivating novel follows Hope Gerard, a mother grappling with childhood trauma, as she challenges her faith and relationships in the midst of leading an adult Sunday School class. Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Anglican priest John Wesley embarks on a perilous journey to Georgia, questioning his faith in the face of life-threatening danger. Their intertwined stories offer a powerful reflection on overcoming fear and finding the courage to trust in faith.

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Sarah Hanks

Award-winning author of the Mercy series and Sister in Arms collection
Take The Sea will utterly delight lovers of church history. Through a seamless dual-timeline tale, Jenny Powell weaves together the storylines of John Wesley and Hope, a modern-day woman dealing with past trauma. Powell approaches the results of tragedy with sensitivity and grace. This well-researched story will both inform and inspire readers to look to Jesus as their anchor in the storm.

Dr. Mark K. Olson

Editor, Wesley Scholar Website (www.wesleyscholar.com)
Jenny Powell’s novel Take The Sea is an inspirational story of overcoming traumatic experiences of fear by Divine grace, professional counseling, and unexpected sources of encouragement. The story focuses on Hope, a wife and mother of two children and who nearly drowned at age 13, and interweaves her journey of recovery with John Wesley, an icon of religious faith in Christian history, who faced his own fears of the sea during his trip to America in the 1700s. For those interested in John Wesley and his journey of faith, Powell brings to life with creative retellings of several events in his life. I highly recommend this novel to anyone seeking healing and hope in their lives, who want to experience God’s restoring presence in their hearts.

Chris Schneider

VP at LakeTV and author of Angel Dreams & Starting Your Career in Broadcasting
What a fun book to read! Entertaining, enlightening, and empowering all at the same time. It starts strong and only gets better. Dr. Jenny Powell uses her gifts as a believer, doctor, writer, and researcher to pull off wonderful work. Great job. My recommendation: take the time to Take The Sea!

Ruth Schmeckpeper

Author and Semi-finalist ACFW Genesis contest
With its seamless blend of historical insight and heartfelt storytelling, Take the Sea is a deeply moving reminder that fear doesn’t have the final word—faith does. Through parallel journeys of John Wesley and a modern-day woman named Hope, the story gently leads readers to see how trusting God in the face of fear brings lasting freedom.

Mary K Richardson, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist
I have been a licensed psychologist in the State of Missouri since 1989. I practice CBT and have treated patients with PTSD, anxiety disorders, and various phobias. I completely read Take the Sea and enjoyed every minute of it. Dr. Powell did a fantastic job with the psychological content. The therapy sessions were very realistic. Her descriptions of Hope’s thoughts and feelings were quite appropriate. I am a Christian with a background similar to the characters in Take the Sea. Their story was so familiar and accurate that by the end, they had become friends that I did not want to leave.
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Stories That Stir Hearts and Strengthen Faith

Thank you for visiting! Whether you’re a passionate fiction reader, a book club member searching for your next selection, or someone simply seeking stories anchored in truth and hope — I’m honored you’re here.

Each story I write is crafted with a Christ-centered heart, a love for history and imagination, and a deep belief that stories can change lives.

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

Meet 20+ Christian Fiction Authors
FREE Event + Free Swag + Photo Ops!
Iowa Room, University Plaza Hotel
Springfield, MO

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September 11 – Saturday, 13, 2025

Books will be available for purchase & signing at the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) 82nd Annual Meeting
Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151

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