Katie is the bestselling author of Dishing Up Devotions & Recipes for a Sweet Child. She’s also  a leader in the Christian homeschool community and the founder of Family Faith-Building Academy. She draws on a wealth of knowledge and experience from over a decade of counseling, ministry, and church planting in order to equip parents to build strong, faith-filled families.

Katie is a popular author, speaker, and homeschool mama of two. She’s also a Pinterest drop-out with a messy house and happy kids—most of the time.

Katie’s mission is to inspire women to build strong, faith-filled families.

In writing and speaking, Katie draws on a wealth of knowledge and experience from over a decade of counseling, ministry, and church planting. Katie’s bestselling books, Dishing Up Devotions & Recipes for a Sweet Child are available at all major retailers. Discover more family faith-building resources at KatieJTrent.com

Katie is an author, speaker, homeschool mom, minister, & church planter passionate about equipping women to grow their faith, strengthen their family, and simplify their homeschool. She's also the founder of Family Faith-Building Academy and Community.

Katie met her husband, James, at Boise State University (she lovingly jokes he was her 20^th birthday present). The first year of marriage was tumultuous, and they were on the brink of divorce before they surrendered their lives to Jesus in 2007.

That first leap of faith sent them on a journey they could never have imagined! Their family has served in ministry leadership for over 12 years and done everything from kids ministry to lead pastoring and church planting.

Katie has spent over a decade in the field of social work providing community mental health support to children, families, and adults. She loves helping people grow and flourish in all areas of life.

Katie and her family relocated to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2022. They have a ten-year-old daughter (Kendra) who is bold, creative, and passionate. Their son (Jordan) is eight and full of joy and compassion. Their house is usually messy, but their hearts are always full!

Katie loves being a mom and supporting other women in their roles as wives and mothers. She is also a home-based educator (that’s a fancy way of saying she has chosen to homeschool her kiddos) and she loves to bake (primarily gluten and dairy free). Katie is committed to ministering and discipling others, and she believes that starts with her children and builds from there.

Katie also loves to write and share her faith. In addition to speaking and blogging, she is the bestselling author of two books: Dishing up Devotions: 36 Faith-Building Activities for Homeschooling Families & Recipes for a Sweet Child: Creative, Bible-based Activities to Help Your Family Thrive.

Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family. Coffee brings her great joy, and she relaxes by reading or coloring. (She is the only introvert in her family, so she likes to sneak away when they let her).

Katie is committed to empowering women to know and become more like Christ.