Episode 63 - Will You Let Me Hire You? with Kathy Hendley

Date: February 14, 2025

Podcast Show Notes: Interview with Kathy Hendley

 

Story Highlight: In this deeply inspiring episode of The Women Behind the Words, Debbie sits down with Kathy Hendley to discuss a life-changing moment that reshaped Kathy’s approach to work and faith. Kathy shares how attending Debbie’s Business Meeting with God workshop at the AWSA Conference became a defining point in her journey.

At the time, Kathy was in the midst of an exhausting job search, sending out résumé after résumé without clear direction. Feeling frustrated and uncertain, she attended the conference in Kentucky, where she met Debbie for the first time. During the workshop, Kathy had an unexpected encounter with God—one that brought her to tears. In the stillness of the session, she heard a gentle whisper: “Would you work for Me?” The moment was so profound that she shared her experience with the group, realizing that God was inviting her into something much bigger than she had imagined.

That question changed everything. From that day forward, Kathy surrendered her career into God’s hands, inviting Him to be the CEO of her work and future. What followed was a season of trust, redirection, and an entirely new way of doing business—with God at the helm. Her testimony serves as a reminder that no matter what season of life we are in, whether we are business owners, homeschooling mothers, or retirees seeking purpose, God is actively calling us to trust Him with our work.

This episode is filled with encouragement, practical wisdom, and the beautiful reminder that when we invite Jesus into our work, surrender our plans, and trust His lead, transformation happens.

 

About Our Guest (Bio): Dr. Kathy Hendley is a teacher, author, and speaker dedicated to encouraging others to overcome obstacles, pursue their goals, and fully step into their calling. She is an active member of Word Weavers International and AWSA. Her debut novel, Murder in the Masterpiece: A Teacher’s Deadly Lesson, is set to be published in mid-January.

Beyond her writing, Kathy hosts the monthly Write on Purpose virtual writing retreat, designed to equip and inspire Christian writers. She is also organizing a writing contest, with winning entries to be published in an upcoming anthology. When she’s not writing or teaching, Kathy serves on her church’s worship and prayer teams. A self-proclaimed “Bible study junkie,” she often travels the tri-state area in search of impactful women’s Bible studies.

 

Book Highlight: Murder in the Masterpiece: A Teacher’s Deadly Lesson

Faye Unger is a quiet, reserved math teacher at Arlington Community School, but outside the classroom, she finds solace in painting—a private escape that helps her process life’s challenges. However, when her latest artwork eerily mirrors the details of a decades-old unsolved murder, Faye’s passion for art takes a chilling turn.

At the same time, veteran teacher Don Ambrose is still haunted by the unsolved murder of his wife. His search for answers has consumed him for years—until he stumbles upon Faye’s paintings. The details are too accurate to be a coincidence. As they unravel the mystery together, shocking connections emerge between Faye’s subconscious visions and Don’s pursuit of justice.

But some want the past to stay buried, and they will stop at nothing to ensure the truth never comes to light. Every clue draws Faye and Don deeper into a web of secrets, danger, and deception. Will they find the answers they seek before it’s too late?

For fans of The Silent Patient and Ashton Corners Book Club Mysteries, Murder in the Masterpiece delivers an unforgettable blend of suspense, intrigue, and faith-driven storytelling.

 

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