classes, events & retreats
our yearly schedule for classes + fun stuff and doings
You don’t have to read alone. find create joy has excellent educational programs that are meant to accompany our books, keep reading below for more information. If you’d like to take a class, please click any of these links to apply. Classes are held on Fridays. (fyi- for our purposes, we use, class, e-course, and course interchangeably.)
LIST OF COURSES:
DETAILS:
get back (or begin) thriving in your career— and, your life.
Consider our God Heals e-course, offered twice a year, find details on our classes/events page:
find your voice and navigate our complex media landscape, informed by faith.
victory over adversity, triumph over trauma. your restoration story.
Consider our God Heals e-course, offered twice a year, find details on our classes/events page:
coping with grief.
Consider our miracles e-course:
style help now.
Schedule a free consultation, and view our FREE style guide:
a style reset.
Take our class (offered every January and May).
YEARLY CALENDAR:
NOW:
anytime:
style help now.
For those style emergencies–
Who/what:
We have a new style guide: mpola, mpola: a Christian woman’s guide to real style. (Hardcover– August 3, 2026)
Why this will help you:
Sometimes you just need a little boost, a tiny bit of inspiration, we get your started this way:
- Dig deeper with our style book.
- View a free style guide.
- Get a FREE, 1-on-1 conversation, which will include discussing your needs and goals.
Where/when/how:
online and/or IRL, as appropriate and during business hours: M-F, 9-5pm.
Here’s how to get help today:
buy our latest book:
access our free resources:
get in touch with us:
rolling admission:
need a miracle?
“
The original idea behind that year of miracles was processing the loss of my dad. But as I was writing it, and in the months since its publication— I realized it’s really a book about transitions and dealing with almost any kind of foundational change. If you’re going through a significant period of adjustment or loss, and are looking for new insights, that is— the miraculous in the every day— do consider enrolling in our course taking on this topic.” (excerpted from book summary.)
Who/what:
GROWING THROUGH A DIFFICULT SEASON: that year of miracles– the class uses the lens of our book, that year of miracles . . . (2024) to examine how change is challenging but formative.
Why this will help you:
- Whatever your “change” is (it could be a personal loss, or some other disruption) this class will help you see miracles and gain an appreciation of how . . . you will not only get through this challenge— but how you are a better person than you were before.
- This course also is a mindful class experience tailored around your needs and goals.
Where/when/how:
Live & online. ROLLING ADMISSION.
that year of miracles– the class is offered on a rolling basis during business hours: M-F, 9-5pm.
Apply today:
UPCOMING:
Below are a list of upcoming classes (so, details to come) or classes happening now (that is, admission is no longer available). You may of course submit an application at any time, but we will not announce details until autumn. Stay tuned! Subscribe to avoid missing out.
every November – March:
victory over adversity. triumph over trauma. your restoration story.
Consider How God Heals You, an e-course:
Who/what:
Based upon our book: God Heals —how the love of God exited me from the trauma narrative— to live in His spirit of power, love and a sound mind— and how you can count on Him to heal you too. Logan Nakyanzi Pollard (Author) Hardcover – August 11, 2025. And, we are offering a course to accompany it, called: How God Heals You— rewiring your personal story, an e-course.
Why this e-course will help you:
- Leave the dysfunctional “superself” behind— to live in the spirit of power, love and a sound mind— by recognizing God’s work in you.
- Actively inhabit your identity as a child of God, and not as a reactive, triggered or victimized person.
Where/when/how:
Live & online. EVERY NOVEMBER, Fridays @ noon EST for 18 weeks.
We’ll begin just in time for the holidays— and time for YOU to START WALKING INTO REAL LIFE. This 18-week course is offered each year, starting in November.
every January:
a style reset.
Everyone looks for a fresh start in the New Year.
Who/What:
Style 101 – Find Your Style | The January session: NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! BE THE REAL YOU.
This course is based upon mpola, mpola: a Christian woman’s guide to real style. (Hardcover – August 3, 2026)
Why this class will help you:
- After taking this course, you’ll confidently be able to say that you’ve discovered your authentic style.
Where/when/how:
Live & online. EVERY JANUARY, Fridays @ 3pm EST for 4 weeks.
This fantastic 4-week course is offered each year, starting in January.
Apply today:
every February:
it’s the middle of the winter, what better time to do some deep work:
Consider love: your career, e-course, the winter session.
Who/what:
Based upon our book: Yes, I know I’m having a moment out of focus: reclaiming your career, and other Christian job advice for the weary. by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard (Author) Hardcover – October 3, 2026. And, we are offering a course to accompany it, called: love: your career, e-course, the winter session.
We’ll discuss:
- How to get back (or begin) thriving in your career— and, your life.
- Discovering the real YOU, and what God has given you to do with the life He gave you.
Where/when/how:
Live & online. EVERY FEBRUARY, Fridays @ 3pm EST for 4 weeks.
This 4-week course is offered each year.
every March:
it’s almost spring, let’s get ready to move forward:
Consider forward with grace, e-course, the media session.
Who/what:
Based upon: Love God Again: how to be a media person and not suck as a human being— and, rewrite the book on media. by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard (Author) Hardcover – October 3, 2026. And, we are offering a course to accompany it, called: forward with grace, e-course, the media session.
You’ll be able to answer these questions:
WHAT IS MEDIA? WHY IT’S BROKEN. HOW TO BE BETTER.
And:
- Find your voice and navigate this complex media landscape, informed by faith.
- Process your past, confront difficulties, and move the narrative (either as the story you tell through art, reporting, etc.) and/or the one you tell yourself, with grace.
Where/when/how:
Live & online. EVERY March Fridays @ 3pm EST for 4 weeks.
Offered yearly, this class runs for 4 weeks, and is a terrific one to take if you need a jumpstart on a creative project.
Apply today:
every April:
Got baggage? Time for a spring cleanup.
Consider How God Heals You, an e-course:
Who/what:
Based upon: God Heals— how the love of God exited me from the trauma narrative— to live in His spirit of power, love and a sound mind— and how you can count on Him to heal you too. Logan Nakyanzi Pollard (Author) Hardcover– August 11, 2025. And, we are offering a course to accompany it, called: How God Heals You— rewiring your personal story, an e-course.
Why this e-course will help you:
- Leave the dysfunctional “superself” behind— to live in the spirit of power, love and a sound mind— by recognizing God’s work in you.
- Actively inhabit your identity as a child of God, and not as a reactive, triggered or victimized person.
Where/when/how:
Live & online. EVERY April, Fridays @ noon EST for 4 weeks.
While the fall version of this class takes a slower, more contemplative pace, in the spring— we accelerate things and focus on a few key issues and practical applications therein.
Apply today:
every May:
in a word: beachwear.
Do warm seasons stress you out-?
Who/what:
Style 101 – Find Your Style | Let the warm seasons begin: TIME TO SHINE! BE THE REAL YOU.
This course is based upon mpola, mpola: a Christian woman’s guide to real style. (Hardcover– August 3, 2026)
Why:
. . . The thought of beachwear, shorts and vacations . . . stress your fashion sense-? Don’t worry. We’ve got you:
- After taking this course, you’ll confidently be able to say you’re comfortable in your own skin, even in warm weather.
Where/when/how:
Live & online. EVERY MAY, Fridays @ 3pm EST for 4 weeks.
This fantastic 4-week course is offered each year, starting in May.
Apply today:
THE BASICS ABOUT OUR CLASSES:
FAQ classes
Why do these exist?
Because we feel you don’t have to read alone. find create joy has excellent educational programs that are meant to accompany our books.
Too expensive!
The short answer for your purposes, is that scholarships are available, please inquire, if this sounds like you. The longer answer is that tuition is based on a fair assessment of the value of these courses, which is great. And, the understanding that students who invest in something are more likely to do the work, to take it seriously, and to get the most out of the experience. In short: you are worth it! As are the time and talents of the instructor.
How do I know what’s on offer?
Subscribe today to stay updated on all our events and doings!
Are these classes in-person or on-line?
Classes are conducted live & online. Online, for our purposes, means that we use Zoom and other meeting software to facilitate a live discussion and interaction between the students and with the teacher. We use the terms: class, e-course, and course interchangeably.
Is every student accepted?
No. Spaces are limited, and if we determine that the student’s needs are beyond our purview, we may decline and/or refer this student elsewhere.
Code of conduct
What you can expect from us:
Respect, compassion, presence, professionalism.
Will you share or sell my personal information?
No. We respect and honor your privacy.
What we expect from our students:
Respect, compassion, presence, professionalism.
What are the classroom ground rules?
- No __. Use your brain.
- Do not record classroom time, which is covered under copyright, and any violators will be expelled, and forfeit their tuition. We also reserve the right to address any grievances legally.
- Do not share other people’s stories shared in confidence with you. It’s a sign of respect for someone to tell you about themselves— take this honor seriously.
- Destructive, disrespectful or otherwise inappropriate behavior will result in expulsion, tuition will not be refunded.
- Having a difference of opinion with someone is allowed. It’s not an infringement on anyone’s safety; it’s an intellectual discussion.
- And if you disagree with someone, find a way to not make it personal.
- Be patient and non-judgmental with each other: Your job in class exercises is not to “solve” anyone’s problem. Everyone has to develop her/his own insights.
- Where applicable, make sure to purchase, and have in hand, the class text before the first day of class. You do not need to have read it through before day one, we will work through the book together.
FUN STUFF AND DOINGS:
Enjoy our latest music mix!
Back in the day we used to make playlists for friends on cassette tapes labelled with funny markers, and stuffed into old backpacks…
enjoy: