Paula Friedrichsen Speaking Topics

• YOUR SEASON OF BREAKTHROUGH - A Message for People in Recovery

  Addicts who enter recovery are among the strongest, bravest, and most resilient people on the planet. They have resisted temptation hundreds—if not thousands—of times, and they are beating the odds. They are learning to navigate life’s trials and traumas without self-medicating, and they are facing the future with courage. This message is designed to fuel their fire, helping them persevere and look to the future with faith.

  The following topics will be covered:

  Paula’s testimony of finding freedom from a painkiller addiction. Neuroplasticity and the remarkable role it plays in recovery. A look at Deuteronomy chapter 11—entering your new season!

  • Paula offers additional topics for those in recovery and can create tailored presentations for weekend seminars or retreats.

• THE IMPACT OF ADDICTION - A Message for the Church

  Nearly everyone sitting in a pew today has been affected in some way by addiction. A 2023 KFF study reports, “66% of U.S. adults say they or a family member have struggled with alcohol or drug addiction.”

  This message speaks directly to that crisis by offering education, perspective, and practical application of God’s Word for those navigating this challenging situation.

  It also explores the profound emotional toll addiction places on families and loved ones and highlights the hope, comfort, and forward momentum found in our friendship with God and in the truth of His Word.

  This talk is designed to impart courage and understanding, giving listeners a much-needed boost to continue on this difficult road with prayer, faith, and confidence in God’s continual guidance.

  • Paula offers additional topics for church audiences and can create tailored presentations for weekend seminars or retreats.

• STAY IN THE FIGHT - HOPE IS CONTAGIOUS - A Message for Addiction Professionals

  According to the NIH, “Burnout is prevalent among drug and alcohol counselors, with statistics showing rates as high as 67% experiencing symptoms like emotional exhaustion and decreased job satisfaction.”

  In this message, Paula shares stories of the hopeless becoming hopeful and the bound becoming free through faith-based addiction counseling. The talk also covers the following topics:

  The role of prayer in the life of an addiction professional, including how prayer ignites faith… and how faith can move mountains! An exploration of Isaiah 50:4: “The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.”

  The importance of addiction professionals maintaining high ethical standards, emphasizing the impact of their words—both positive and negative—when speaking to and about clients.

  • Paula offers additional topics for addiction professionals and can create tailored presentations for weekend seminars or retreats.

• The Joy Seminar

  Session 1: Bloom Where You are Planted: Women will be taught to thrive (by the grace of God) in their present day circumstances.

  Session 2: Joy Comes in the Morning: This session begins with the powerful story of how God miraculously healed Paula of Lyme Disease over ten years ago. This talk will highlight the three secrets to experiencing joy.

  Session 3: Singing the Song of Joy: Using Biblical examples, as well as personal stories, Paula will discuss the possibility and importance of making the courageous choice to sing songs of joy even when times are tough.

  *This event can be planned as a weekend retreat or a one day seminar. The Joy Seminar is most beneficial if each meeting is followed by small group discussion time. Discussion questions will be provided.

• More Than a Conqueror

  This seminar encourages believers to fight the good fight of faith and enter into the wonderful inheritance God has for them!

  Meeting 1: Contend for Your Inheritance: This message is based upon the story of Gideon. Smack in the middle of fear, oppression, and famine God called Gideon to the front lines and changed his name to Mighty Warrior.

  Meeting 2: The River of Refreshment:This session discusses the importance of seeking God’s presence, and how this always leads to a breakthrough of freedom.

  Meeting 3: Awake! Awake! Meeting 3 will encourage believers to make the choice to rouse themselves and to shake off the burdens of yesterday. Now is the time to wake up and stand upon the promises of God found in His word.

  *This event can be planned as a weekend retreat or a one day seminar.

• A Season of Breakthrough: Four Strategies to Living a Life of Sustained Freedom

  “A Season of Breakthrough” is a four-point seminar based on Paula’s book by the same title. It is designed to help attendees recognize their sphere of authority and take a stand against the “freedom stealers” in their lives. This seminar will help believers learn to not only experience supernatural breakthrough in their lives, but also discover how to walk in sustained breakthrough and exponential freedom! By using the testimony of her healing from migraine headaches and pain medication dependency, Paula teaches four important strategies to living a life of Breakthrough: Meeting 1: The Strategy of Risky Obedience

  Meeting 2: The Strategy of Tenacious Faith

  Meeting 3: The Strategy of Destiny Awareness

  Meeting 4: The Strategy of Transforming Love

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