Karen Dwyer, PhD, is an award-winning speaker, author, and former college teacher who has specialized in helping students and adults of all ages conquer their public speaking anxiety. She is the author of 10 books on JOY, including WRAP Yourself in JOY, WRAP Yourself in Scripture, Esther For Such a Time as This:, Nehemiah: Rebuilding Hope & Joy in Your Life, The Joy of Advent—Journey with the People, Events & Prayers at the First Coming of Jesus Christ, as well as the iConquer Speech Anxiety. and Public Speaking Workbook. In addition, she is the host of the WRAP Yourself in JOY Podcast that covers each of her JOY books.
Karen has been a guest on EWTN’s The Choices We Face and on several radio programs, including shows on Spirit Catholic Radio. She is the founder of the St. Elena Prayer Rooms organization and has served as the founding coordinator for Magnificat-Omaha for twelve years. Karen is also the founder of the Heart of Jesus Prayer Group. Additionally, she is a council member of Pentecost Today USA, a graduate of Encounter School of Ministry, holds a CHARIS certificate, and has served on the board of directors for KVSS Spirit Catholic Radio and on the national Mission Advisory Council for the Institute of Priestly Formation (IPF). Karen and her husband Larry are active members of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Omaha, NE.
Karen says, "The Lord Jesus Christ wants to share His joy with you (John 15: 11). He is the One who sustained me through great tragedy and gave me His JOY. Our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, our Savior, and the Holy Spirit want to give YOU more JOY. " Please email Karen with speaking requests.