Athena Dean Holtz

Athena spent years searching for worth, belonging, and meaning in all the wrong places
—until God gently led her home. Listen to our talks with Athena about her journey.

Full Circle

This is the story of one woman’s journey through deception, spiritual confusion, and the relentless search for significance, only to discover that God had never stopped pursuing her. After wandering far from the faith she once knew, she found that healing did not come in a straight line, but through the steady and restoring faithfulness of Christ. In the midst of brokenness, striving, and uncertainty, God’s grace reached places she believed were beyond repair and gently led her back to wholeness. This memoir is a testament to the truth that no matter how far we wander, home is still possible when we surrender to the One who has been waiting faithfully all along.

Who Is It For?

Full Circle is written for women—especially those who are Christian or spiritually curious—who carry unresolved wounds from spiritual confusion, toxic relationships, abuse, or deep striving, and are seeking healing, belonging, and restored trust in God.

The Author

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