Invite Natalie to Speak

I am passionate about helping others to live a life filled with hope, joy, and peace.

Some common topics I speak about include:

  • My testimony of loss/finding hope in suffering
  • Understanding mental health from a biblical worldview
  • Suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
  • Coping with anxiety and/or depression
  • Finding your identity in Christ

What Others are Saying

“Natalie spoke at an annual women’s event at our church recently and had an amazing impact on our women. Her sincere love for Jesus shines through and her willingness to share so openly was such a gift to us. As a result of hearing Natalie speak we gained new understanding into the life of mental illness and practical ways to help a loved one or friend dealing with mental illness. We were encouraged in the steadfast promises of God no matter what happens. I believe that God is using Natalie to help dispel misconceptions in the church about depression and mental illness. For some reason we are afraid or shamed to talk about these topics and Natalie’s story and persistent faith in God is a powerful tool that is helping others start on the road to healing. Our ladies have already asked if she can come back to speak to us again. And we certainly plan on it! You will be blessed to hear the heart of Natalie Flake Ford and all that God is doing in her life.”
— Melody Hester, Community Baptist Church, Reidsville, NC
“Natalie, thank you for sharing your powerful and inspiring testimony to the women at First Baptist Jonesboro church. Your transparency has not only broken barriers and dispelled the stigma of mental illness; it encourages women to know that our all sovereign God will be there in the dark times of our lives.  Our God also desires to restore the joy we once had and I witnessed that in your life, on that day. Psalm 30:11 says ‘Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou has put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.’ Praise the Lord for what He will continue to do through His willing vessel, Natalie Flake Ford.”
— Zena Cockrell, Women’s Ministry Director, First Baptist Jonesboro Church

Want to hear Dr. Ford speak before inviting her to your event?

Listen to Natalie share her testimony at Truett McConnell University’s chapel service.

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Workshops & Special Events

Dr. Ford tends to have more availability for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday events. She will consider Sundays depending on location.

Retreats & Conferences

Because of her counseling schedule, Dr. Ford needs ample notice before she can commit to speak at engagements that require extensive travel.

If you’d like to request that Dr. Ford come speak to your group,

please use the contact form here.

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