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Kimberly Penrod Pelletier

Spiritual Director | Writer | Speaker

Hi, I’m Kimberly, a spiritual director, author, retreat leader, and speaker dedicated to helping people navigate faith and relationships with authenticity and grace. Through my work, I’ve had the honor of walking with individuals who find themselves at a crossroads, facing the challenges of shifting beliefs within their most important relationships.

With over a decade of experience, I’ve led retreats, spoken at events, and offered spiritual direction, all focused on fostering genuine connection and inner resilience. My writing explores the complexities of faith, love, pain and growth, especially in times of change. My upcoming book RE:IMAGINE was inspired by the countless stories I’ve heard from those whose partners have left the Christian faith as well as my own challenge to re:imagine my own marriage after my husband’s deconversion. I’m passionate about providing a resource that helps couples stay connected when beliefs no longer align.

I believe that even in the hardest seasons, there’s an invitation from Christ to walk with him in a way that is gracious, freeing, and light (Matthew 11:28-30). It is my hope that through my offerings I can provide a space where you find support, clarity, and courage for your unique journey.

My Story

As a spiritual director I’ve learned to hear the invitations of the Spirit in all circumstances in life. But it wasn’t always this way.  I thought hearing God was some sort of hit or miss experience, depending on if I did something right – or at least avoided something wrong. I exhausted myself “seeking God.”

Meanwhile, God had been ever-seeking me. 

After a challenging marital separation, losing our home from job loss, stepping away from grad school half way due to illness, I found myself pregnant with our first son. Finally, something good.  Except it wasn’t. I remember about a week after his still birth I was lying on my bed sobbing from the depths and I came to a wall I had never hit before. I had nothing to pray. I couldn’t pray for what I wanted – my son back in my arms, out of the grave. What exactly does hope look like when you can’t hope for what you really want? 

Against all odds, my son’s death was the beginning of new life in me; an entirely new way of relating to God.  This was nearly a decade and a half ago, I continue to depend on this new life as I mother three kids, learn to become true friends with my husband after his Christian deconversion, allow the limitations of chronic illness, and walk with others as they learn to hear their invitations to a deeper, more awake life. 

My Published Writing

My Offerings

Spiritual Direction

A safe place to be listened to without judgment and discern God’s grace and invitation for you right now. Whether you feel close to God or have never felt further or had more questions, we spend time listening together for the work of the Holy Spirit.

Speaking/Preaching

I speak and preach on many topics related to christian spiritual formation & Scripture. I’ve spoken for churches, college chapel services, clergy retreats, moms groups, house groups, from 20-2,000 people. No group too small or too large.

Retreats

These happen at random but are filled with restoration and space to connect with the Holy Spirit through guided practices and prayer. I can be hired to lead your group and sometime create my own.

What people are saying…

  • Transparent & inspirational

    “There’s something about your connection to God as a woman and as a mother that is really transparent and inspiritaional!”

    — ministry leader, mother

  • Exactly what I needed

    “This felt like my first real retreat in years. You created the space for us to meet with Christ ourselves, rather than over-programming our time together. This was exactly what I needed.”

    — pastor, father

  • Confidence in God's presence

    “Kimberly’s confidence that God was going to show up and meet me gave me the confidence to pray to that end and do my part in opening up my heart.”

    -business owner, mother

  • Attending to the soul

    “You helped me put aside the busyness of my life and attend to my own soul without distractions. My personal retreat would not have been the same without your help.” 

    — speaker, advocate

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

If you’re feeling the pull toward deeper connection with Christ and re-envisioning your life, let’s connect.