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Jennifer’s Resources for the Blind

Jennifer's Resources Blind

Do you ever get asked about how you put on makeup? Probably not! But as a blind woman who does her own make-up, I get that question all the time—along with a few other questions about how I live my everyday life.

I’ve shared some of these things before from the stage at my Fresh Grounded Faith events and on my podcast when I spilled the beans about blindness.

So, in honor of Blindness Awareness Month (October), I decided to put it all in one place with this list of gadgets and tools that are my must-haves for navigating blindness.

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Spill the Beans LIVE with Lysa TerKeurst at Fresh Grounded Faith Jackson, MS [Episode 261]

Spill Beans Fresh Grounded Faith Jackson Lysa TerKeurst Michael O'Brien

This Spill the Beans is coming to you LIVE from Fresh Grounded Faith in Jackson, Mississippi with Lysa TerKeurst and Michael O’Brien. We’re sitting around the bistro table answering some really good questions from the audience including…

How do I forgive myself when I’ve really messed up?
How can I help a friend who’s going through a divorce?
How should I respond when someone I love has set up a boundary between us?
How do I know if it’s time to tell my story, especially if it might hurt someone?

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Spill the Beans LIVE with Kelly Minter at Fresh Grounded Faith Melbourne, FL [Episode 248]

Spill Beans Melbourne Florida Kelly Minter Michael O'Brien

Pack your bags! You’re coming with me to Melbourne, Florida for a Fresh Grounded Faith conference where this episode was recorded LIVE! Kelly Minter, Michael O’Brien, and I sat around the bistro table answering questions from the audience, and wow, did they have some great questions!

We talk about how to manage your expectations, what to do when you feel God is far away, and how to deal with doubt. Kelly also shares why she isn’t married, and I answered several interesting questions about my blindness.

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Spill the Beans LIVE with Kelly Minter at Fresh Grounded Faith College Station, TX [Episode 239]

Spill Beans Fresh Grounded Faith College Station Texas Kelly Minter Michael O'Brien

Get ready, sister, because we are spilling some fantastic beans today! This was captured LIVE in College Station, Texas at a Fresh Grounded Faith conference featuring Bible teacher Kelly Minter and singer-songwriter Michael O’Brien.

Kelly shares the unlikely Bible character she most relates to, and then both Kelly and Michael reveal their (very funny) most embarrassing moments. We’ll also give some helpful advice to moms of teenage sons, and you’ll learn how to take a “fiction vacation.”

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Sharing Laughs and Faith with Kathie Lee and Hoda on NBC’s “TODAY”

Oh my goodness! My heart is full and over the moon with gratefulness from being with Kathie Lee and Hoda on the “Today” show this week. It was amazing! Was I really on TV or just chatting with new friends?!? They were so sweet and gracious. Thankful. If you missed it on Wednesday, you can watch it here, sweet sisters!

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MARKED Podcast: Meet My Editor

Marked Podcast Editor Mike Wakefield

Have you ever wondered what the writing process looks like for a blind author? Well, it’s unique for sure, and one of the reasons I’m able to do what I do is because I have a great relationship with my editor, Mike Wakefield!

He and I were guests on Lifeway’s MARKED Podcast, and today we’ll take you behind the scenes. You’ll get to hear all about our writing process and how we work together, plus the inside scoop on our newest project. Listen to the episode!