Deep and Formative discipleship for every season of a woman's story.
Apply Now“I pray that the light of God will illuminate the eyes of your imagination, flooding you with light, until you experience the full revelation of the hope of his calling.”
Ephesians 1:18-19 (TPT)
Who is Illuminate For?
Illuminate is for the woman who senses there is more to life with Jesus than she is currently experiencing.
Whether you are deeply rooted in your faith, rebuilding your beliefs, grieving the loss of spiritual community, or longing for a deeper connection with God, Illuminate offers a safe and transformative space to explore, grow, and be formed.
FALL 2026
Illuminate Virtual Cohorts
Illuminate is for women who are hungry for a deeper, fully integrated life with God.
WHAT IS ILLUMINATE?
Where theology, story, neuroscience, and spiritual formation come together. There's nothing else like it.
Illuminate is a graduate-level accredited program accessible to any woman. A live, virtual 18-week educational ministry led by credentialed experts — designed to take women from where they are to where God is calling them. Rooted in the ancient rabbinic model of sitting at Jesus' feet, we create the space and content for God to do His work through us.
Biblical Theology + Spiritual Formation
Neuroscience + Emotional Intelligence
Counseling-Informed Frameworks
Live Teaching
Safe, Confidential Community
Optional Coaching Add-ons
Complete cohorts and earn graduate credits at Northwest University
A TASTE OF WHAT CLASS FEELS LIKE
COST + SCHEDULE
The true cost of this program is $900–$1,500 per participant. Thanks to our donor community, you pay a fraction of that. We believe every woman deserves access to transformational discipleship.
AWAKEN $380
- 18 weeks live instruction
- All books + resources
- In-person cohort dinner
FLOURISH $655
- Everything in Awaken
- 5 coaching sessions
- Accreditation credits
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Jun 4
JOURNEYS
Our cohorts are more than classes — they're intentional communities where spiritual growth, honest conversation, and real transformation happen. Choose by season, not sequence.
Building a Spiritual Foundation
Spiritual Attunement
Fine-tune your faith through the power of vulnerability, spiritual formation, and the discovery of our deeper purpose. This isn't a basics-of-faith class. It's a wake-up call for a sleepy soul. If life has dulled your spiritual senses or left you feeling distant from the deep, embodied love of Jesus, this cohort is your invitation to rekindle that fire.
Awaken
Flourish
"I have been walking with Jesus my whole life, and I have never heard His voice like this."
—Cohort Participant
Becoming Like Jesus
Culture Shifting
If you've begun to question aspects of the Christian faith, or were taught that you must do big things for God to be used by Him, this cohort helps you set aside unhelpful ideologies and embrace a biblically grounded perspective on loving, leading, and creating like Jesus.
Awaken
Flourish
"These practical and often untaught truths are transforming every area of my life — especially my ordinary, everyday moments, where I spend most of my time."
—Cohort Participant
Forging Forgiveness, Finding Freedom
Deep Healing and Release
Do you long for deeper healing, freedom, and connection in faith and relationships? Through reflection and biblical practice, you'll learn to lament, practice forgiveness in real relationships, and develop a theology of friendship that leads to a freeing faith.
Awaken
Flourish
"This cohort stopped me in my tracks. The way this course flows so well and invites healing in so many ways is simply beautiful and powerful."
—Cohort Participant
Embracing Your Backstory
Story Work
Journey through your past, present, and future in a safe, guided community where you can uncover your story, embrace healing, and discover God's presence in every chapter of your life. Through biblical reflection, neuroscience-informed story work, authentic community, and coaching, you'll learn how both your wounds and your joys can become places of encounter with God's healing love.
Flourish
"I have done a lot of healing work, counseling, and hypnotherapy to deal with my past. It was varyingly effective at times, but I have never involved Jesus in that process, and because He is the truth and the healer, that has made all the difference in the world."
—Cohort Participant
Led by women who've done the work.
80% of our instructors hold master's degrees or higher. Including licensed therapists · seminary theologians · a Fortune 500 CFO · certified executive coaches · published authors who teach their own work
LEADERS + COACHING
Each Illuminate Cohort is led by a distinguished team of credentialed coaches, theologians, counselors, and educators.
Jacqueline Nienaber
Julaine Smith
Leanne Konzelman
Megan Johnson
Pa’lee Showalter
Taryn Varady
Meet all instructors
Alicia McLeish
Amy Benthin
Andrea Lein
Camille Paterson
Christine Russell
Erin Sanchez
Jess Dahl
Katie Mathews
Kelli Coltman
Kelsey Ozment
Marissa Shelford
Michelle Deshazer
Rochelle Hagenlocher
Flourish coaching options
Included with the Flourish track. Tap each option to learn more. All sessions are optional.
Life Coaching
Optional
Deep Healing
Optional
Business Coaching
Optional
Spiritual Direction
Optional
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Still have questions? We've answered the most common ones below. If you don't see yours, an Interest Call is the best next step.
Is Illuminate a Bible study?
Illuminate is a graduate-level accredited educational ministry — not a Bible study, book club, or traditional small group. It's a structured 18-week journey that integrates biblical theology, brain science, counseling-informed frameworks, and live expert teaching in an intimate virtual community.
What is the difference between Awaken and Flourish?
Both tracks include 18 weeks of live instruction, all books and resources, and an in-person cohort dinner. Flourish adds five optional one-on-one coaching sessions — you choose from Life Coaching, Deep Healing, Business Coaching, Spiritual Direction, or Group Coaching. Flourish also includes accreditation credits toward Northwest University.
Is the coaching mandatory?
No. Coaching is an optional add-on available to Flourish participants. You choose which type of coaching fits your season and needs. If you're not sure, the Interest Call is a great place to talk it through.
Is Illuminate only for women from a specific denomination?
Not at all. Illuminate is Spirit-led and Bible-bound; and is multicultural, intergenerational, and interdenominational. Past participants have come from seven states and three countries, spanning a wide range of faith backgrounds. All women who love Jesus and are hungry to grow are welcome.
What if I can't afford it?
Thanks to our generous donor community, the true cost of the program ($900–$1,500) is significantly subsidized. We also offer monthly payment plans, group discounts for churches and nonprofits, and partial need-based scholarships. If you need financial support, reach out to us directly at palee@providenceheights.org and we'll find a way to make it work.
How do I know which cohort is right for me?
That's exactly what our Interest Calls are for. Join Megan for a free 30-minute conversation — she'll help you find the right fit for your season without any pressure or commitment.
PARTICIPANT VOICES
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“I am now able to look back on the past two decades with curiosity instead of a resigned sigh — I have new eyes that see the good, with hope witnessing His redeeming hand shaping me, and with joy grateful that He did not give up on me. I am freer, lighter, expectant.”
—Illuminate Participant
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“I stay busy to avoid facing past hurts or pain in my life, and I am realizing how important it is to stop, listen, and be quiet with Jesus more often. I am important, and Jesus has used my quiet, unseen years for His glory.”
—Illuminate Participant
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“He has shown me how stuck I have been in old hurts, insecurities, and doubts. I now see how incredibly loved I am and how intentionally and beautifully He has crafted me. I am deeply motivated to move forward with confidence and excellence as I grow into the artist He is calling me to be.”
—Illuminate Participant
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“Being part of this cohort has helped me see how feeling inadequate has shaped my life. I was self-reliant, always performing, holding back joy. Now I see true joy comes from the Lord — letting Him fill the empty spaces in my heart.”
—Illuminate Participant
Transformational Journeys
What journey is calling you?
Still wondering where to begin?
Start with a conversation. Contacting us is low-pressure, and designed to help you discern — not decide. Come as you are.
Contact UsWe equip and connect women to deepen their faith and discover their purpose so they can disciple and lead across generations.
—Providence Heights · Mission Statement