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About Ann Bernard
“Ann Bernard delivers the Word with clarity and conviction. Her military background gives her a strategic edge in spiritual warfare.”
— Pastor Michael R.
Ann Bernard is a Kingdom entrepreneur, author, teacher, spiritual strategist, and retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. Called to represent God in both ministry and the marketplace, she is the founder of First Time Storytelling and Brave Action Ministry.
Ann equips believers to turn away from the counterfeit life and walk boldly in the one God authored for them. Her messages expose the tactics of the enemy, restore identity, and stir people to live surrendered, spiritually aware, and grounded in truth.
Speaking Topics
Ann Bernard’s speaking topics are drawn from a deeply personal well—shaped by her life experiences, military service, time in God’s presence, and the hard-won lessons of obedience, healing, and transformation. These are not surface-level messages. They were forged in real battles, moments of surrender, and intimate revelations from the Lord.
Her teachings are rooted in the truths found in her books, Turning Away From the Counterfeit Life and Enter the World of Personal Storytelling, and brought to life through years of writing, leading, and ministering to others. Whether she is exposing the enemy’s subtle tactics or equipping others to discover and communicate who they are, Ann speaks from lived wisdom, not theory.
At the heart of every message is a desire to help people break free from deception, reconnect with their God-given identity, and walk boldly in the life God authored for them—one filled with purpose, truth, and Kingdom impact.
Exposing the Enemy’s Tactics
Many believers are under spiritual attack without even realizing it. This message reveals the subtle, calculated strategies Satan uses to distort truth, twist identity, and lure people into compromise. With insight drawn from Scripture and personal experience, Ann equips listeners to recognize deception, resist temptation, and reclaim the ground the enemy has stolen.
The War Over Your Choices
Every decision carries spiritual weight. From relationships and work to rest and obedience, the enemy targets our choices to shape a counterfeit version of our lives. This powerful teaching shows how daily decisions are battlegrounds for eternal outcomes—and how surrendering to God’s voice leads to freedom, purpose, and victory.
Faith in Action in a Counterfeit Culture
We live in a world that glamorizes sin and demonizes truth. In this timely and challenging message, Ann calls believers to rise above fear, passivity, and cultural compromise. Learn what it means to live bold, obedient, Spirit-led lives in a generation desperate for real hope and authentic faith.
The Voice Behind Your Identity
Who told you who you are? In this session, Ann helps audiences untangle the competing voices that shape their self-perception: God’s truth, the enemy’s lies, and the world’s labels. Learn how to hear and trust the voice of the Father and walk in the identity and authority you were created to carry.
Show, Don’t Tell: Communicating Who You Are Through Story
Words like “I’m honest” or “I’m driven” don’t carry much weight without proof. This talk explores how to show your values, personality, and strengths through well-crafted personal stories. Whether in interviews, relationships, or leadership, storytelling builds trust and leaves a lasting impression
Focus on the Who
God cares more about who you are becoming than what you’re doing. This message challenges the performance-driven mindset and invites listeners to shift from striving to surrender—aligning their identity with God’s truth. When we focus on the “who,” the “what” follows with power and purpose.
Personal Storytelling for Battling Division, Loneliness, and Stagnation
We’re living in a world pulled apart by division, weighed down by loneliness, and stuck in cycles of personal and cultural stagnation. Personal storytelling offers a powerful way to disrupt these patterns. This message reveals how sharing and hearing real stories can heal disconnection, build unity, and reignite purpose—one honest conversation at a time.
Available FOrmats
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30–45 minute teaching or message
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1–4 hour teaching or workshop
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Book reading + Q&A
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Weekend retreat or women’s conference
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Book signing & meet the author
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Client Testimonials
“Ann’s story and teaching shook me—in the best way. She put language to things I’ve been wrestling with for years. I walked away ready to deal with my ‘who’ and stop hiding behind what I do.”
“This wasn’t just another Christian speaker talking about purpose. Ann showed us how to fight back against the lies we’ve believed and reclaim the life God intended.”
“Her insights on personal storytelling and identity brought a completely new dimension to our leadership retreat. Our team walked away more connected, honest, and empowered.”