# 1 Best Seller in Inspirational Christianity *
# 1 in Christian Missions & Missionary Work *
# 1 Best Seller in Inspirational Christianity * # 1 in Christian Missions & Missionary Work *
Hear From the Author of “From My Front Row Seat”
The Key to Freedom: an Interview with Susan Binkley
In this episode, Laura interviews Susan Binkley on the release of her book, "From My Front Row Seat" a collection of stories from Susan's time working alongside women in recovery. Susan is the founder of Blue Monarch, a non-profit, long-term residential recovery program for women and their children.
In this powerful episode Susan shares stories from her book and THE key to full recovery, healing, and freedom for anyone in bondage.
Who all has a dream that if we shared all the details people might think we were crazy? It’s easy to find yourself here where it can feel so isolating in your pursuit because there’s very few you can deeply confide in.
If this is you, you’re not alone.
During this conversation, she shares insights from her experience as an artist and entrepreneur to that of leading a nonprofit for 20 years.
Whether you’re an aspiring author, a seasoned professional, or simply someone who loves a good story, you won’t want to miss this captivating episode with Susan Binkley.
Freedom Through Dreams and Truth
Bridges with Monica Schmelter shares freedom stories from Shakia and Susan. Watch these powerful interviews to learn how God’s truth gave Shakia a freedom story and how a God given dream is helping Susan and Blue Monarch bring freedom to women and their children in miraculous ways. #freedom #truth #dreams
Freedom from Abuse & False Beliefs
Bridges with Monica Schmelter shares freedom stores for those who need encouragement. If you or someone you know is stuck in addiction or abuse - you need to hear these freedom stories. Shakia and Jessie both became addicted and were abused. Today - they are free and so are their children. Freedom is God's idea and freedom is possible.
Groundtable {The Origin Stories} The Expectancy of God's Faithfulness with Author Susan Binkley
Listen to this episode to hear the unfolding of a miraculous story from Susan Binkley, Author of My Front Row Seat A Collection of Stories From My Time Working Alongside Women In Recovery and Founder of non-profit, Blue Monarch. Susan and Juliette were beautifully connected through Tyler Bertola, Literary Agent, with their publisher, The Fedd Agency.
If you are a non-profit owner or looking to get started, have your pen and paper ready to write down her pearls of wisdom! We believe this could be the best part of your day!
Check out this fascinating interview on Groundtable Podcast with Yellow Soul! Lauren Mason and Shakia Craig join Susan Binkley as they share their incredible Blue Monarch journeys from addict - to graduate - to powerhouse staff members at Blue Monarch. Rich dialogue, occasional tears, and laughs in between with hosts, Juliette and Britt.
Get a valuable peek into the inspiring process that developed these amazing, courageous women!
Freedom from Generational Lies
Bridges with Monica Schmelter shares Jessie’s freedom story. Jessie was introduced to drugs by her parents. She started using meth at a young age and ended up in a life of addiction and abuse. Her addiction became so bad that she lost custody of her daughter. Jessie has an amazing story of restoration with her daughter - and the life of freedom they are all living now.
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Endorsements
“You are going to love the view From My Front Row Seat because Susan Binkley communicates in a compelling, “I can’t put this book down” manner. Her stories evoke more than sympathy; they demand a response and produce a tenacious desire to do something to help someone who cannot repay you. This book will encourage you and change you for the better. ”
“I cried. I laughed out loud. And I thought about faith with fresh eyes while reading the heart-rending stories that Susan Binkley tells so very well. This book is a hard look into the face of evil. Even more, it is a hope-filled encounter with the power of God.”
“Even when the stories she’s telling about the women and children she’s known at Blue Monarch are hard to hear, Susan Binkley’s honest, humorous, and humble voice compels us to listen. Like George Gershwin’s symphony “Rhapsody in Blue,” which Susan alludes to halfway through the book, her stories move gracefully from harmony to disharmony and back in a captivating rhythm, concluding in a crescendo of hope and healing. From My Front Row Seat: A Collection of Stories from My Time Working Alongside Women in Recovery mixes pain and humor, pragmatism and humility, into the strong faith that underlies every word. This book will transform anyone who reads it into a believer in miracles.”
“From My Front Row Seat will take you on an incredible journey, which I am
sure you will never forget. Almost twenty years ago it was my good fortune for Susan to share with me her dream, which she believed was a call from God. She responded to that call by launching a program that has served almost one thousand women and children. Following the Blue Monarch journey for these many years has truly been a transformative experience for me and for my family. I will always be grateful. This is a book that you will have trouble putting down once you have started and I predict you will be grateful for the experience.”
“I have had the privilege and joy of seeing Susan grow from a child to who
she is today. It is rare that a person gets to actually live out her dream and
then speak or write about it with a completely open heart. Susan shares her marvelous journey that has blessed her and many others, but because she is a good listener, she is also able to share the journeys of others. It is simply amazing what the Lord can do when you let Him lead, and to write about it as Susan has done.”
“Perhaps the most beautiful testimonial we have ever known. Susan’s book presents a multilayered story of someone being called by God to undertake a mission for which she seemingly had no competence or even interest—and ultimately, by what can only be attributed to God’s design, has developed a remarkably successful and life-changing program for permanent alcohol and drug addiction recovery. Susan’s willingness to share her innermost thoughts, including her perceived limitations and how she struggled at first to allow God to lead and equip her, affords a sincere testimony to what can be accomplished when we center our lives on God’s will, not ours.”
“My respect and love for Susan are anchored in her transparency, her love, and her truthfulness in her obedient faith journey. In reading Susan’s book, laughing, crying, worshiping, and learning were center stage. Observing the ministry of Blue Monarch, as it grew and excelled in serving the women and their children, exceeded the blessing I expected. Reading of the wisdom/knowing what to do, the knowledge/knowing how to do, and the discernment/knowing when to do, so beautifully ministering to each cicrcumstance, was on insperation after another. All acts of service exalted the faithfulness, steadfastness, and love of our Savior. I invite you to pull up a front row seat, receive manna for your soul and living water to refresh your spirit as you soar on the fragile yet powerful wings of Blue Monarch. Read and receicce His blessing.”
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