AYSF Transformative Teaching
We offer LIVE, theologically rich, biblical teaching across a wide range of topics in whatever format you need: courses, retreat sessions, and more.
We often hear from women that they long to dive more deeply into God’s Word, but...
…. quality biblical teaching can be hard to come by. There is a lot of questionable theology to sift through out there, and among the options that are theologically sound, meaningful application to real life can be an afterthought at best. We may come away with biblical information or fleeting inspiration, but have we been equipped to actually live better in concrete ways that truly matter?
Introducing:
AYSF Transformative Teaching
We offer theologically rich, biblical teaching across a wide range of topics.
At AYSF we provide “solid food” not just “milk.” (Hebrews 5:13-14). Our Transformative Teaching will take your understanding of and appreciation for the Word of God to a whole new level. You will glean so many fresh insights that we must warn you: your hand may cramp from how many notes you will want to take! That’s because we are not only asking “What does the Bible say?” At AYSF, we are all about asking:
What difference does God’s Word really make...
as we dive back into the challenges of parenting, marriage or dating, work, ministry, friendships & more? Do we have to turn to the world when it comes to finding solutions for our real problems or can God really lead us into freedom from:
Living overwhelmed, overworked, burnt out?
Feeling anxious, resentful, guilty, stuck, and more??
God truly has given us “all that we need for life and godliness” in his Word. But we must learn how to unpack and apply it effectively. At AYSF, we show you how to connect the dots between what God has revealed in Scripture and its very practical implications for how you get to live now. Every concept we teach has been tested “in the field.” That is, we have been developing our content in the context of helping real people with their real problems for over 15 years. All the insight and instruction we offer has been implemented by countless clients who joyfully attest:
“God’s way really works!”
Testimonials from Students
“I Am Who You Say I Am has helped me see that when my identity is tied to what I do, what I look like, and who I think I should be, I will never feel like I’m enough. I get now that who I understand myself to be really impacts my decisions and how I show up in the world. I am ready to make choices that are befitting who God says I am. Being more rooted in my worth has given me confidence and enabled me to make better choices in dating, for example. Also, in a situation in which someone questions my character, I am finally able to call out the false narratives and move forward in peace. You will not be disappointed with this course! If you dare to believe and receive what God says about your identity in Christ you, too, will be set free!”
A family member started counseling with Susan about a year ago and I started noticing great changes in them. When they told me Susan was offering an open course for women I was all in! Defining Your Life has opened my eyes in a way I never thought possible. I left every class more and more hungry to learn how to be even closer to our heavenly Father. So many things in these classes have touched me, but discovering that peace, love, and forgiveness are not feelings hit me like a ton of bricks! I have lived my whole life on “feelings”: that’s how I have made decisions! To learn how these are actions that we choose -and how to do that well- was mind blowing. I am no longer at the mercy of my feelings. I have a sense of power and control I have never had before. God has used this course to liberate me as a woman, wife, mother, and first and foremost, as his beloved child.
I thought I knew about love, peace, work, success, power. But Defining Your Life has imparted a depth of wisdom that has ministered to my soul and activated my resolve to live in alignment with God in ALL areas of my life. There is Holy Spirit power in Susan’s words, all presented with wit and energy, joy, and stories – love the stories! She challenged us to pour over the Word and truly apply it to our lives. I have resources & tools now that I am using in all my relationships. I’ve felt equipped in ways I never was before in conversations with my daughters, with friends… I have grown by leaps and bounds! And all the women in the course were so great. We are younger and older; seasoned believers and seekers. We loved being together each week. By the power of His Spirit we would learn, grow, and more deeply absorb the amazing grace of the gospel. What a gift!
I immediately knew from the title that I needed to register for How to Prevail Over Perfectionism as I had stamped the title of “perfectionist” on myself for as long as I could remember. Was there a way out of this? Could I really change? I came in looking for some practical tips but I ended up getting a whole paradigm shift – a new way of thinking, and a powerful, biblical perspective on the spiritual realities at play in my life. The very first session of How to Prevail Over Perfectionism was so rich, I couldn’t imagine what else Susan could say about the topic – in 7 more sessions! But as I sat through each session, I found myself furiously taking notes. I loved how some sessions were anchored in specific Bible passages, how Susan wove in real-life stories, and how we would learn to “peel back the layers” to understand the realities underneath common perfectionistic murmurings such as “I’m not enough,” “I’m harder on myself than I am on anyone else,” “I feel like I’m an imposter” and more.
How to Prevail Over Perfectionism has given me so much hope. I CAN be free, and I CAN choose a different way! These days, I am much more aware of when the enemy is whispering lies in my ear. I used to beat myself up, hating myself for not being “better,” wishing I could just figure out how to BE PERFECT ALREADY! Now I’m holding onto truth and reminding myself that I’m in exactly the place God wants me to be and resting in the camaraderie of Jesus. This course will change you. You’ll find hope and freedom from the never-ending hamster-wheel of mistakes and self-recrimination. You’ll see that you’re not alone, that GOD is truly for you -and so is Susan and every other sister-in Christ taking this amazing course with you!