A Memoir of Faith
Living Above the Hurt
Finding Peace Where Pain Once Lived
Launching June 27th on Amazon
A deeply personal journey of faith, healing, and restoration — reminding readers that pain does not have to define their future.
Personal
30+ years of ministry distilled to the page.
About the Book
Pain doesn't have to define your future.
In Living Above the Hurt, Barbara Calhoun shares a deeply personal journey of faith, healing, and restoration. With wisdom gathered from more than thirty years of ministry, she invites readers to walk with her through honest reflection toward the kind of peace only God can give.
Through every page, Barbara hopes readers feel seen, encouraged, and reminded that even after hurt, healing is possible — finding peace where pain once lived is not only possible, it's a promise.
"Even after hurt, healing is possible — finding peace where pain once lived is not only possible, it's a promise."
About the Author
Barbara Calhoun
Barbara Calhoun is a woman of faith, encouragement, and resilience whose passion is helping others discover healing, hope, and peace through God's love.
With more than 30 years of ministry experience serving as both a minister and elder, Barbara has dedicated her life to uplifting and strengthening others through wisdom, compassion, and heartfelt testimony. Holding an MBA and a deep love for people, she brings both spiritual insight and real-life experience to her writing.
Barbara is the proud mother of one adult child and finds joy in worship, music, traveling, staying active in the gym, and sharing laughter with those she loves.
The Companion Workbook
Take the journey deeper.
Pair your reading with The Companion Workbook — a guided space for reflection, prayer, and personal application. Move from insight to transformation as you find peace where pain once lived.
Praise for the Book
What people are saying
"Barbara's words carry the weight of lived faith. Living Above the Hurt is a healing balm — every page invites you closer to the peace of God. A must-read for anyone walking through pain toward purpose."
"A powerful testimony of God's restoring grace. Barbara writes with honesty and heart — you can feel the Spirit move through every chapter."
Get Your Copy
Begin your journey above the hurt.
Launching June 27th in paperback and eBook on Amazon — pre-order now and discover the peace waiting on the other side of pain.
Also Available
Prefer another retailer? Living Above the Hurt will also be available on Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play Books, Kobo, and Lulu. Links coming soon — check back on launch day, June 27th.