Keeping in Balance Young Adult Series, Part I is a five-lesson Bible study that aids in gaining control of your life by examining authenticity, setting priorities, managing expectations, and fostering healthy relationships. Additionally, it explores striking a balance between mediocrity and perfectionism, enabling you to become the woman God intended without undue stress or effort.
Lisa Brenninkmeyer is the founder and chief purpose officer of Walking with Purpose. A convert to Catholicism, Lisa created her first Bible study in 2002 out of a desire to see Catholic women come to know Christ personally. In 2008, Walking with Purpose became a fully independent non-profit organization with 501c(3) status and a mission of helping every Catholic woman and girl in America to open her heart to Jesus Christ. Today, over 40,000 women, young women and middle school girls participate in WWP Bible studies in 44 states.
Lisa has authored 16 Walking with Purpose Bible studies which have received the Imprimatur through Archbishop Lori of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Her first book, Walking with Purpose: Seven Priorities that Make Life Work, is a popular title published by Beacon Publishing for the Dynamic Catholic Institute.
In 2012, Lisa was recognized by the Catholic Leadership Institute as a National Catholic Leader, and in 2014 and 2015, she was invited to present at the Amazing Parish Program’s national conferences. Lisa was also a presenter at the USCCB Convocation of Catholic Leaders in July 2017, and a speaker at two Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) national events in 2018 and 2019. Lisa has been a guest on a number of radio, television and podcast shows as well.
Lisa holds a B.A. in psychology from St. Olaf College. She and her husband Leo (pronounced Lay-o) have seven children and reside in St. Augustine, Florida.
I stumbled across Lisa speaking on the Cotter's podcast (How-To Catholic) and thought that I should to check out her Bible studies. I don't know how many times I've made a mental note like this that is quickly gets lost and never comes to fruition, but I'm so thankful that didn't happen in this case! Lisa wisely guides young women through the anxiety and challenges they face in this phase of life. I don't know how many times I'd open to the day's readings and actually laugh at how relevant it was to what I was currently battling. Of course, I give that glory to God! By the end, Lisa felt like a friend, gently reminding me of what I needed to know about myself and my Creator. I look forward to continuing with this series!