Emily Owen
Author, educator & inspirational speaker
As a committed Christian, I long for people – including myself – to appreciate their true identity and value in Christ.
I like to keep things real.
My writing and speaking ministry brings reality to theory, often including personal examples and anecdotes. To find out more about booking me as a speaker, click below.
Books
My books are for spiritual refreshment and encouragement. Some are entirely bible based, others have personal stories interwoven throughout. They take a gentle approach, inviting you to journey with God at your own pace.
My children’s books explore issues such as identity, worth and belonging.
Gently introduces children to Jesus and shows how he is truly interested in all parts of their lives.
Aimed at 8 to 11-year-olds, older kids will see how Jesus cares for them in the everyday circumstances of their lives, and how they can grow in faith.
This is a remarkable and uplifting testimony of faith triumphing over a life of suffering. This utterly unforgettable book overflows with virtues: honesty, courage and wisdom but above all, an inspiring and challenging confidence in the living God. A book to be read, thought about and shared. --J.John
A devotional look at how God draws his followers to himself and how we can learn to listen out for his call today.
What does it mean to be called – or to hear the call of God?
Combining her trademark style of imaginatively retelling Bible stories with moving personal testimony, through this devotional book Emily gently encourages the reader to personally encounter the God who loves them and to look out for God's calling cards in their lives.
An imaginative and gently challenging series of forty-nine reflections on seven biblical themes that will help you to come into the presence of God.
Reeva is a shy little star, who doesn’t think he’s good at anything. A surprise journey shows him that he’s worth far more than he thinks. Join Reeva as he discovers his purpose and who he was made to be.
Facing deafness as a teenager, this is the remarkable true story of Emily Owen told in a diary format for older children.
Hi, I'm Emily.
I loved music and sport at school and wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. But then I discovered that I had a serious illness. I needed lots of operations which changed my life forever. Suddenly my life was going to be very different to the one I had planned. Would I still be able to trust God?
I wrote a diary to help me remember what happened, how I felt, and how God helped me. I hope it might help you to see how God is with you too.
P.S. It's alright if you read my diary, but I don't want anyone else to see it, OK?
A thirty day devotional look at ‘John’s diary’ with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore the gospel story in a new way.
What must it have been like to be the disciple John, from witnessing the baptism of Jesus, through his ministry, to his death and the astounding news that Jesus is alive, and then afterwards as John grows older?
A thirty day devotional look at ‘Mary’s diary’ with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way.
What must it have been like to be Mary, from her teenage encounter with an angel, to the awesomeness of realizing her crucified son is alive again?
Emily Owen explores these questions through Mary’s 'diary', sharing in her trials, her excitements, her challenges, fears and joys. Each chapter begins with a 'diary extract' from Mary's life, which is then beautifully unpacked with a meditation to encourage you to reflect on how that applies today. Each meditation is encouraging yet challenging, and helpful for personal growth.
Join Mary on a devotional journey to see the biblical story from a fresh perspective.
A thirty day devotional look at ‘Elijah’s diary’ with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way. What must it have been like to be the Old Testament prophet Elijah, from his experiences with the prophets of Baal, to running from Jezebel, and meeting with God?
A thirty day devotional look at ‘David’s diary’ with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way.
How do you suppose David felt being plucked from the obscurity of caring for sheep to becoming the King of Israel ?
A thirty day devotional look at ‘Esther’s diary’ with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way.
What must it have been like to be Esther, transformed from an orphaned Jew in exile to Queen of Persia?
Join Esther on a devotional journey to see the biblical story from a fresh perspective.
A thirty day devotional look at ‘Ruth’s diary’ with thought provoking points, prayers and questions to help explore this much-loved story in a new way. What must it have been like to be Ruth, transformed from a widow in a foreign land to become the great-grandmother of King David? Join Ruth on a devotional journey to see the biblical story from a fresh perspective.
It is easy to look at ourselves and just see our failings and imperfections.
Yet God looks at us and sees us differently. He sees us positively, as we really are – unconditionally loved and accepted by him.
In You Say, Emily Owen seamlessly weaves together reflections, prayers, personal stories and the encouraging 'voice' of God to help us move away from damaging negative images of ourselves and step into the freedom that understanding our God-given identity brings.