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About Our Writers

Our writers are passionate about reaching the next generation of teen girls. Each of us wholeheartedly subscribes to the Mission & Vision Statement of Literally Magazine. 

This magazine is a hands-on extension of our FR, Let’s Talk podcast—stories, games, devotionals, and challenges girls can hold, reflect on, and enjoy. Each issue is designed to help girls grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally, all while getting a healthy dose of Jesus.

By contributing their writing, our team partners to inspire teen girls to live boldly as Christ-followers, advancing the Great Commission through both FR, Let’s Talk and Literally Magazine.
 

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Kaase Levell

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Equal parts hype girl and Holy Spirit messenger, Kaase brings the kind of honest encouragement this generation desperately needs. She speaks straight to the heart of middle and high school students — the ones wrestling with identity, anxiety, comparison, insecurity, friendship messes (and yes, social media madness too). Her messages are Scripture-soaked, Spirit-led, and packed with real talk that meets teens right where they are… but refuses to leave them there.

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Adriane Cook

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Adriane Cook is a Christian mom of two girls, a cycle health and fitness coach, and podcast host of Empowered Puberty for Girl Moms. Through her business, Empowered Womb, she helps moms and daughters discover how beautifully and intentionally God designed their cyclical bodies- and how understanding that design leads to true confidence, joy and empowerment. Learn more from Adriane on her podcast.

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Erica Scheipsmeier

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Erica Scheipsmeier is a wife, mother, and grandmother who followed God’s leading to create Heartland Place—a space in the heart of Florida where people gather, grow, and connect in faith. After many years as a Certified Public Accountant, she now pours her heart into Heartland Ministries, helping others discover their God-given purpose and experience the beauty of authentic connection with Him and one another.

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Gayle Cheatham

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Gayle Cheatham is passionate about helping teen girls navigate life’s big questions through faith and authentic connection. As founder of Thrive Offline, she champions digital wellness—empowering youth to set boundaries, form real-world friendships, and embrace intentional tech use. Her heart is for every girl to know she’s never alone—empowering young women to grow braver, stronger, and confident in their purpose, both online and IRL.

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Hannah Hughes

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Hannah Hughes is a Denver-based mama, author, and podcaster who is passionate about helping everyday women build authentic faith in every season of life. Her willingness to share vulnerably and talk about the hard stuff honestly empowers women to embrace every chapter of their story with God and walk boldly in all that He has created them to be!

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Kathy Van Benthuysen

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As a 30-year teacher and coach, 20-year mom, and co-founder of the Digital Prep Academy, Kathy Van Benthuysen, Coach KVB, knows how kids think, learn, and grow. Instead of simply warning parents about smartphones and social media, Kathy created real solutions - coaching programs that prepares kids before they get it, equipping them with the tools, stories, and guidance they need to thrive before they go online.

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Kelley Tyan

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Kelley Tyan is a Christian empowerment coach, speaker, and co-host of her podcast with her daughter. As a faith-driven leader and founder of the Pray Lead Empower method, she equips ambitious women to strengthen their faith, lead with courage, and live empowered lives rooted in God’s truth. Through her mentorships, podcast, and events, Kelley helps women rise above fear and step boldly into their God-given purpose.

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Kelsey Ward

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Kelsey Ward loves encouraging teen girls to step into their God-given identity with confidence and clarity. A former teacher, volleyball coach, and mentor, she has spent years walking alongside girls through the ups, downs, and in-betweens of growing up. As a current author of teen devotionals, and co-founder of a summer camp that champions truth and identity in Christ, her heart is to help every girl know she is seen, valued, and created on purpose by a God who loves her deeply.

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Leigh Young

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Leigh holds a master’s in counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. She loves leading small groups and walking alongside others as they deepen their faith, discover God’s grace, and grow in love for the Lord. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and four lively kids. When she’s not writing or counseling, you can find her curled up with a good book, playing with her kiddos, or dreaming up her family’s next adventure.

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Paige C. Clark

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Paige C. Clark is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who believes faith isn’t about having it all together — it’s about showing up anyway. Through honest conversations and practical encouragement, she helps women live out their calling right where they are. Paige’s heart is to build a community rooted in grace, laughter, and the kind of faith that can handle the messy middle.

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Saranicole Tynan

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Sara Nicole serves as the Administrative Assistant for her church in Texas and is deeply involved in youth ministry. A wife to her amazing husband, Seth, and mama to Stella (7) and Sage (4), she is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus through authenticity, encouragement, and everyday faith. Her story is marked by redemption, mental health healing, and a desire to see people thrive in their God-given purpose.

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Taylor Tyan

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Taylor Tyan is a powerful voice for Gen Z and young women, known for her authenticity and bold faith. Though raised in a home of faith, she battled anxiety, self-doubt, and people-pleasing while carrying the secret of her biological father’s identity. When the truth was revealed, God used it for healing, not division. Today, Taylor inspires others to embrace their identity, freedom, and purpose in Christ.

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Become a Writer

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Got a message burning in your heart for the next generation—and maybe a quiet dream of seeing your name in print? Do you have a fresh, Gospel-centered perspective on what God is stirring in the lives of t(w)een girls today?

If so, this might be your moment. Tap the “Become a Writer” button above and send in your application. Let’s see what God might write through you!

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Kaase Levell

Equal parts hype girl and Holy Spirit messenger, Kaase brings the kind of honest encouragement this generation desperately needs. She speaks straight to the heart of middle and high school students — the ones wrestling with identity, anxiety, comparison, insecurity, friendship messes (and yes, social media madness too). Her messages are Scripture-soaked, Spirit-led, and packed with real talk that meets teens right where they are… but refuses to leave them there.

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Adriane Cook

Adriane Cook is a Christian mom of two girls, a cycle health and fitness coach, and podcast host of Empowered Puberty for Girl Moms. Through her business, Empowered Womb, she helps moms and daughters discover how beautifully and intentionally God designed their cyclical bodies- and how understanding that design leads to true confidence, joy and empowerment. Learn more from Adriane on her podcast.

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Erica Scheipsmeier

Erica Scheipsmeier is a wife, mother, and grandmother who followed God’s leading to create Heartland Place—a space in the heart of Florida where people gather, grow, and connect in faith. After many years as a Certified Public Accountant, she now pours her heart into Heartland Ministries, helping others discover their God-given purpose and experience the beauty of authentic connection with Him and one another.

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Gayle Cheatham

Gayle Cheatham is passionate about helping teen girls navigate life’s big questions through faith and authentic connection. As founder of Thrive Offline, she champions digital wellness—empowering youth to set boundaries, form real-world friendships, and embrace intentional tech use. Her heart is for every girl to know she’s never alone—empowering young women to grow braver, stronger, and confident in their purpose, both online and IRL.

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Hannah Hughes

Hannah Hughes is a Denver-based mama, author, and podcaster who is passionate about helping everyday women build authentic faith in every season of life. Her willingness to share vulnerably and talk about the hard stuff honestly empowers women to embrace every chapter of their story with God and walk boldly in all that He has created them to be!

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Kathy Van Benthuysen

As a 30-year teacher and coach, 20-year mom, and co-founder of the Digital Prep Academy, Kathy Van Benthuysen, Coach KVB, knows how kids think, learn, and grow. Instead of simply warning parents about smartphones and social media, Kathy created real solutions - coaching programs that prepares kids before they get it, equipping them with the tools, stories, and guidance they need to thrive before they go online.

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Kelley Tyan

Kelley Tyan is a Christian empowerment coach, speaker, and co-host of her podcast with her daughter. As a faith-driven leader and founder of the Pray Lead Empower method, she equips ambitious women to strengthen their faith, lead with courage, and live empowered lives rooted in God’s truth. Through her mentorships, podcast, and events, Kelley helps women rise above fear and step boldly into their God-given purpose.

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Kelsey Ward

Kelsey Ward loves encouraging teen girls to step into their God-given identity with confidence and clarity. A former teacher, volleyball coach, and mentor, she has spent years walking alongside girls through the ups, downs, and in-betweens of growing up. As a current author of teen devotionals, and co-founder of a summer camp that champions truth and identity in Christ, her heart is to help every girl know she is seen, valued, and created on purpose by a God who loves her deeply.

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Leigh Young

Leigh holds a master’s in counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. She loves leading small groups and walking alongside others as they deepen their faith, discover God’s grace, and grow in love for the Lord. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and four lively kids. When she’s not writing or counseling, you can find her curled up with a good book, playing with her kiddos, or dreaming up her family’s next adventure.

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Paige C. Clark

Paige C. Clark is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who believes faith isn’t about having it all together — it’s about showing up anyway. Through honest conversations and practical encouragement, she helps women live out their calling right where they are. Paige’s heart is to build a community rooted in grace, laughter, and the kind of faith that can handle the messy middle.

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Saranicole Tynan

Sara Nicole serves as the Administrative Assistant for her church in Texas and is deeply involved in youth ministry. A wife to her amazing husband, Seth, and mama to Stella (7) and Sage (4), she is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus through authenticity, encouragement, and everyday faith. Her story is marked by redemption, mental health healing, and a desire to see people thrive in their God-given purpose.

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Taylor Tyan

Taylor Tyan is a powerful voice for Gen Z and young women, known for her authenticity and bold faith. Though raised in a home of faith, she battled anxiety, self-doubt, and people-pleasing while carrying the secret of her biological father’s identity. When the truth was revealed, God used it for healing, not division. Today, Taylor inspires others to embrace their identity, freedom, and purpose in Christ.

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Become a Writer

Got a message burning in your heart for the next generation—and maybe a quiet dream of seeing your name in print? Do you have a fresh, Gospel-centered perspective on what God is stirring in the lives of t(w)een girls today?

If so, this might be your moment. Tap the “Become a Writer” button above and send in your application. Let’s see what God might write through you!

About Our Writers

Our writers are passionate about reaching the next generation of teen girls and fully aligned with the Mission & Vision of Literally Magazine.

This magazine is a hands-on extension of our FR, Let’s Talk podcast—filled with stories, devotionals, games, and challenges girls can hold, reflect on, and enjoy. Each issue helps them grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally while getting a healthy dose of Jesus.

Through their words, our writers partner to inspire teen girls to live boldly for Christ, advancing the Great Commission through both FR, Let’s Talk and Literally Magazine.

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