Who is Carol Van Atta?

That's a good question! I'm a daughter, a mother, a sister, a friend, and heiress to a royal Heavenly Kingdom, where Jesus Christ will rule forever. Wow! Now that truth takes my breath away…I'm a servant, commissioned by God, to help others break free from what holds them captive. Read More.

Becoming a Princess Warrior for Christ

Every woman who believes and belongs to Jesus Christ is a Priceless Princess and a Worthy Warrior.

She understands that she has been created for good works and that her identity is found in Christ, not in the ways of the world. Read More

Shoulder to Shoulder . . . Side by Side!

Inspirational speaker and author, Carol Van Atta, joins friend and Tragedy to Triumph speaker, Laurie Palmer, in an innovative and dynamic weekend retreat created especially for your Church’s Women’s Group. Read More

Questions & Answers

Find answers to questions such as . . .

When everyone else has turned away, can I still turn to God?
How can a holy God still love me after…
Why me? I'm tired of pretending that I'm OK.
Is this all there is God?
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Writer

The first book in the Defender of Our Souls series, Slaying the Shadows (available through Virginia Pines Press), is an intriguing and thought provoking saga of good vs. evil, played out in the picturesque Oregon town - Cherry Creek.

Read about Carol's spiritual thriller and read an excerpt! Also, read other articles by Carol and when you can attend a book signing. And to keep up with what's going on in Carol's world, check out her blogs: princesswarrior.bravejournal.com and her new blog, princesswarriorsreignreal.blogspot.com.

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Speaker

Besides being a well-known author, Carol Van Atta is a well-travelled motivational speaker. Her heart's desire is to serve and encourage women who still struggle to find true freedom and joy in belonging to Christ. Her testimony is the perfect example of how God uses broken lives to build up His church.

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Also, get the scoop on when and where you can hear Carol speak!

What Others are Saying . . .

"Carol, you encouraged me to be real and take off the 'church lady' mask. God bless you." Elizabeth (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, I see a big Jesus in you. You are so real. The Lord has totally ordained you to minister to us hurting women. I loved you the whole weekend. I'm going home refreshed and excited about God. Thank you." Margaret (Retreat Participant)

"Dear Carol, God has truly blessed and annointed you with inspiration for all of us! Thank you for your heart - thank you for your love in Christ - it shines through." Pat (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, you are one of the very few speakers I have heard that is very open and casual. That has been such a blessing to be comfortable through the time this weekend. You are such a special woman of God." (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, thank you so much for serving us this weekend. You had such a way of making us all feel like old friends who have known each other for years. Your teaching was truthful, insightful, encouraging, and powerful, while at the same time so practical. I'm so glad we connected." Corlis (Retreat Participant)

"Carol, it was so wonderful to meet you and see our connection with Gresham and Olympia. I've heard a lot of retreat speakers in 30 years of ministry, but I don't believe I've felt a connection with any of them as I have with you. Our testimonies are miles apart but God gives us all the same rebirth and fresh start. Thank you so much for letting God use your humor to honor Him and lift up His princesses!" Nanette (Pastor's Wife, EVFC)

"Dear Carol, You are amazing! I enjoyed being with you this weekend. I don't feel like you were just our guest speaker, it feels like you were our friend! From the moment we picked you up at the airport, our friendship began. God used you all weekend to confirm that I am hearing Him and that is comforting to me. You blessed all our women and I thank you for that! I hope our paths will cross again someday. God bless you!" Cathy (Women's Ministry Leader, EVFC)

"Carol Van Atta was AMAZING! Her spirit-led teaching was real and applicable to my life!"

"Carol was so funny and transparent. I feel refreshed and refilled. Carol's teaching helped me to identify some places where I need to lean into God more."

"The best thing about this retreat was the revealing power of the Lord through Carol's testimony and witness."

"I loved our Speaker! She helped me to find the "princess" in the "warrior"."

"This was the most wonderful retreat I've ever been to! and I have been to many."

"The speaker has been very life giving and extremely real. I felt like she was on our level. So many things she said I could relate to. I feel like I have had a breakthrough. The things Carol said really hit home. I am leaving changed."