Meet the Coaches Behind Life Balance for Christians
Brian Williams and Kathy Swigle are Master Certified Coaches, authors, and passionate believers who've walked the journey from overwhelm to surrender—and now help others do the same.
From Striving to Surrendering
Brian's Story
In my early 20s, I sat on a beach in Clearwater, Florida.
From the outside, I had it all—career success, friendships, church involvement.
Inside, I was miserable.
That day, staring at the ocean, I realized I couldn’t manage life on my own anymore. I needed something bigger than my effort. I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ—and everything changed.
Over the next 25+ years, I learned this truth again and again:
burnout comes from self-reliance; peace comes from daily surrender.
That journey is what led to Life Balance for Christians—not as a theory, but as a lived reality.
Kathy's Story
If you had told me years ago that I would co-write a book on surrender, I probably would have laughed. Surrender didn’t come easily to me. I’m a planner, a doer, a make-it-happen kind of person—and for a long time, that served me well… until it didn’t.
God had to teach me that surrender isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. It’s not giving up; it’s giving over. And it isn’t passive. True surrender is one of the most active expressions of trust there is.
Working alongside Brian, developing the Christian Surrender Wheel, and coaching hundreds of believers showed me something important: I wasn’t alone. So many committed Christians are exhausted from trying to balance everything themselves. They don’t need more effort—they need permission to stop striving and start surrendering.
That’s what this work is about. Helping people discover that God’s way truly is better. His yoke is easy, His burden is light, and His plan leads to peace.
Why We Do What We Do
Our Mission
To help overwhelmed Christians move from striving to surrender—so they can experience the peace, purpose, and abundant life Jesus promised.
Our Vision
A generation of believers fully surrendered to God—living with genuine balance through alignment with His will, not self-effort.
Our Values
Biblical Truth
Every principle rooted in Scripture
Practical Application
Tools that work in real life
Grace-Based Growth
Progress over perfection
Community Support
No one walks alone
Lasting Transformation
Sustainable change, not quick fixes
Learn more about Brian and Kathy’s books at madetochangetheworld.com
Professional Qualifications
Coach Brian Williams
Master Certified Coach - Highest level of certification (International Coaching Federation)
Board Certified Coach - Double certification
Ordained Pastor - Anchor Bay Evangelistic Association
Author - Multiple Christian living books including Made to Change the World and Am I Saved?
25+ Years - Ministry and coaching experience
Thousands - Of individuals coached to breakthrough
Coach Kathy Swigle
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) - International Coaching Federation
Board Certified Life Coach
Certified Gallup Strengths Coach
M.A. - Administration and Policy Studies
B.A. - Behavioral Science
Certificate - Pastoral Care, Denver Seminary
20+ Years - Experience in education and coaching
How We Help Christians Transform
Assessment
We start with the Christian Surrender Wheel—a powerful tool that helps you identify which life areas need deeper surrender. This isn't about condemnation; it's about awareness.
Biblical Foundation
Every principle we teach is rooted in Scripture. We show you what Jesus modeled about surrender, rest, and abundant living. This isn't self-help with a Christian veneer—it's biblical truth applied practically.
Practical Tools
We give you daily, weekly, and monthly practices that actually work in real life. These aren't complicated systems—they're simple, grace-based rhythms that create lasting change.
Ongoing Support
Transformation happens best in community. Whether through our books, the complete system, or personal coaching, we walk with you every step of the journey.
Beyond Coaching: Our Lives
Brian Williams
Husband to Claudia and father to Ellie, Brian is an active member and servant at FishHawk Fellowship Church in Lithia, Florida. When he’s not coaching or writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, and leading prayer ministries.
Brian’s life and work are shaped by a deep conviction: lasting change doesn’t come from trying harder, but from learning to surrender daily to God.
Kathy Swigle
Married to Bret for more than 25 years, Kathy is a mother to Ellie and Grace and grateful to welcome son-in-law Caden into the family. She is an active member of Colorado Community Church in Aurora, Colorado.
Kathy describes herself as “God’s watering can”—encouraging, nurturing, and walking alongside others as they grow. Her passion is helping people discover peace, clarity, and purpose through grace-filled surrender.
Why Christians Trust Us
We've Walked This Journey
We're not teaching theory; we're sharing what we've lived
We're Biblically Grounded
Scripture is our foundation for everything
We're Professionally Trained
Master-level coaching certifications
We've Helped Thousands
Years of proven results with real people
We Practice What We Preach
Daily surrender is our lifestyle, not just our message
We're In This Together
We're fellow travelers, not experts who've arrived
What People Say About Working With Us
"Brian's coaching changed my life. He didn't just give me techniques—he helped me learn to hear God's voice and follow His lead. That's been transformational."
- Jonathan A., Ministry Leader
"Kathy has a gift for seeing God's truth in situations and speaking it with love and clarity. She's helped me overcome fears I've had for years."
- Grace M., Teacher
"The Surrender Wheel framework Brian and Kathy developed is brilliant. It's helped our entire church staff identify blind spots and grow in ways we never expected."
- Pastor David T.
Let's Connect
Want to go deeper?
Interested in Personal Coaching?
If you're ready for one-on-one support, we offer Christian life coaching for individuals and couples.
Visit our coaching page to learn more about how we can walk with you on your journey.