About Us
About Hope Again International
Faith-Based Tools for a Peaceful Mind
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." — Romans 15:13
At Hope Again International, we believe that healing is possible, hope can be restored, and no life is beyond God's power to redeem.
Born from a journey of faith, resilience, and restoration, Hope Again International was created with one mission: to provide faith-based therapeutic tools that nurture emotional healing, strengthen mental wellness, and draw people into a deeper relationship with God.
We understand that life's challenges can leave invisible wounds. Trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, broken relationships, loss, and life's unexpected disappointments can profoundly impact emotional and mental well-being. Our desire is to offer practical, biblically grounded resources that inspire healing, renew hope, and empower transformation.
Meet Our Founder
Lauren Thurston is a Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Artist, Writer, Motivational Speaker, and Evangelist with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Throughout her career, Lauren has worked with individuals and families facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Her passion for helping others led her to develop practical therapeutic resources that address self-awareness, healthy boundaries, self-esteem, healthy relationships, assertiveness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
She has also developed faith-based resources designed to support individuals navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional healing, and mental wellness.
Lauren is also the founder of The Journey to Wholeness YouTube ministry, where she encourages others through messages of faith, healing, creativity, and hope.
Our Story
Hope Again International is more than a business—it is a calling. Inspired through Lauren's own experiences with trauma, loss, and personal healing, this ministry was birthed from a profound recognition that while professional support is invaluable, faith plays a pivotal role in emotional healing and lasting mental stability.
Every journal, affirmation, workbook, planner, and resource created through Hope Again International is intended to become an experience that gently guides individuals toward healing, renewed purpose, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
To create Christ-centered, evidence-informed therapeutic resources that inspire healing, restore hope, and empower individuals to live whole, emotionally healthy, and spiritually grounded lives.
Our Vision
To see lives transformed through the healing power of God by providing accessible, practical, and compassionate tools that promote emotional wellness, spiritual growth, and renewed hope across the world.
Our Foundation
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:18–19
At Hope Again International, our prayer is that every person who encounters our resources discovers not only practical tools for emotional wellness but also the unwavering love, peace, and restoring power of God. Because with God, there is always hope again.
Contact Us
Hope Again International
Faith-Based Tools for a Peaceful Mind
Website: hopeagaininternational.com
