Hope has a way of changing what we believe is possible.
Marie Monville is an author and speaker who brings a message of hope, redemption, and faith to audiences through honest storytelling, biblical truth, and a perspective shaped by her own extraordinary journey.
She creates space for people to see their stories and the world around them differently, recognize where God may already be at work, and consider what He may be inviting them into next.
A message shaped by experience. Shared with audiences around the world.
For nearly two decades, Marie has shared messages of hope, faith, healing, and redemption with audiences across the United States and internationally.
As the author of One Light Still Shines and a speaker for conferences, churches, retreats, pregnancy centers, women’s events, and mission-driven organizations, Marie brings together personal story, biblical truth, and an ability to connect deeply with the people in the room.
Whether she’s sharing her own story, walking women through the pages of Scripture, or helping an audience see their place in an organization’s mission, Marie’s approach is personal, thoughtful, and grounded in hope.
50,000+ books sold • 500+ speaking engagements • National media appearances
Redemption is what God does, and He invites us to join Him in it.
Marie knows what it means for life to be divided into a before and an after.
She also knows that redemption doesn’t erase what happened.
It doesn’t require us to call something good that was painful. And it doesn’t offer easy answers for experiences that have changed us.
Instead, redemption allows us to look honestly at what has been lost while remaining open to what God may still be doing.
Sometimes that means learning to hope again. Sometimes it’s taking one faithful step when we can’t see where the road leads. Sometimes it’s allowing God to use our story to reach someone else.
And sometimes, it’s recognizing the redemptive work happening right in front of us and accepting God’s invitation to join Him in it.
What happened matters. But it doesn’t get the final word.
More Than One Story. More Than One Kind of Message.
Every audience is different. Marie works with event organizers to understand the people in the room, the purpose of the gathering, and the message they most need to hear.
Her speaking centers around four core experiences:
A Story of Hope & Redemption
Drawing from her journey, Marie explores loss, faith, forgiveness, healing, and the unexpected ways God can bring redemption from even the most difficult circumstances, bringing hope and purpose to what once seemed impossible to redeem.
Hope in Hard Seasons
Through personal story, biblical truth, and practical encouragement, Marie helps audiences navigate grief, disappointment, uncertainty, and change while discovering how hope can remain present even in life’s hardest seasons.
Faith for Your Story
For women’s events and retreats, Marie brings Scripture to life, helping women see their own experiences through a biblical lens and creating room for meaningful reflection, connection, renewed hope, and deeper faith.
Stories That Inspire Action
For fundraising banquets and mission-driven organizations, Marie uses story as a bridge to the mission, helping guests see the redemptive work already happening and consider how they might become part of it.
Every gathering has a purpose. Let's create a message that serves yours.
Whether you’re planning a women’s conference, church gathering, retreat, fundraising banquet, or mission-driven event, Marie works with you to understand your audience, your purpose, and what you hope people will carry with them when they leave.
Because the goal isn’t simply to deliver a good message.
It’s to serve the people in the room.
Hear the Heart Behind the Message
Get a sense of Marie’s voice, perspective, and the message she brings to audiences.
Through honest storytelling, biblical truth, and a conversational style, Marie creates space for people to listen, reflect, and see their own stories in a new way.
A Story the World Heard. A Redemption Story Still Being Written.
In October 2006, Marie’s first husband was responsible for the shooting at an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. In a single morning, Marie became a widow and single mother of three young children, while also finding herself at the center of a story being told around the world.
What followed was a long journey of grief, faith, forgiveness, healing, and unexpected grace. Over time, Marie discovered that tragedy could be part of her story without defining all that came after it.
Today, she shares what she has learned about meeting God in the places we never would have chosen and remaining open to what He can still do there.
That Same Belief Shapes the Way I Come Alongside Others
Coaching for the Story You’re Living
Sometimes you need a place to process what’s changing, explore what’s possible, or take the next step toward something meaningful. Through one-on-one coaching, I offer thoughtful questions, practical guidance, and space to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether you’re navigating a life transition, exploring your faith, or developing your writing, we can work together on what matters most to you.
What Happens in the Room Matters
Marie was a tremendous blessing to our women. She is transparent, sincere, and is committed to teaching God’s Word. She challenged our women which has resulted in us staying connected after the retreat. We would highly recommend Marie.
God went above and beyond all we could ask or think when He brought you to us! I had so many women tell me how powerful your testimony and Q&A time was. You are a wonderful steward of the treasures and experiences He has entrusted you with.
Keep Exploring
Explore Marie’s books, podcast, free resources, and reflections for encouragement in the story you’re living. Whether you’re looking for something to read, listen to, study, or share with others, there’s more here to help you keep growing in faith and moving forward with hope.
One Light Still Shines
Marie’s memoir of loss, faith, forgiveness, resilience, healing, hope, and unexpected redemption. One Light Still Shines shares the deeply personal story behind Marie’s message and the grace she discovered in the aftermath of tragedy.
To Help You Heal
Encouragement for the complicated, often nonlinear journey of healing and the grace to keep moving forward. Marie brings together personal experience, faith, and practical insight for those learning to live well while healing.
Podcast & Blog
Short, thoughtful conversations about faith, grief, hope, healing, and the stories we’re still living. Through the To Help You Heal podcast and video messages, Marie offers encouragement audiences can return to long after an event ends.
FREE BIBLE STUDY
Becoming Whole
A six-session study for women who want to grow in confidence and clarity rooted in Christ. Short teaching videos, Scripture, and a participant guide you can use on your own or with a small group.
Every gathering has a purpose. Let's create a message that serves yours.
Whether you’re planning a women’s conference, church gathering, retreat, fundraising banquet, or mission-driven event, Marie works with you to understand your audience, your purpose, and what you hope people will carry with them when they leave.
Because the goal isn’t simply to deliver a good message.
It’s to serve the people in the room.
