Lauren Van Woerden

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Lauren Van Woerden

Lauren is a founder of For This House. She is passionate about living authentically for Christ both personally and professionally. Lauren lives in British Columbia with her family of boys. She enjoys nature walks, quality time with family or friends, and exploring new places.

Heart

When a grandmother at the park tried to witness to Lauren—a believer—it was a wake-up call. Her faith had become invisible. Now she’s learning to make her Christianity visible through practical tools like the S.A.L.T. framework, writing her testimony, and stepping into uncomfortable conversations with grace and boldness.

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Health

Lauren shares how overwhelming daily life with kids and responsibilities brought her to her knees, realizing she wasn’t meant to carry everything alone. She challenges readers to reframe decisions through a Christ-centered lens, offering practical ways to find peace amid life’s chaos and choose God’s narrative over worldly pressures.

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Heart

Lauren explores balancing deep Bible study with the chaos of mothering young boys, discovering that surrendered living includes both sacred and silly moments. She challenges the secular versus sacred divide, encouraging women to embrace joy, laughter, and authentic relationships as gifts from God while living fully surrendered to Christ.

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Health

Two delicious and healthy oatmeal recipes to help you find more quality time in the morning with your family or your devotions. Try them!

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Home

Music is so powerful, but the lyrics are too. Start creating a better musical environment in your home with Lauren.

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My New Year Commitment to Spatial Wellness
Home

Lauren’s commitment to spatial wellness is making all her other wellness goals more easily attainable. Read her plan to define your own.

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Heart

Lauren looks at the Christmas story in a whole new light relating more closely to Mary’s position than ever being pregnant at Christmastime.

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Heart

The unexpected halt of traditions for a life-or-death scenario sets the stage for Lauren and her family to reclaim the joy of holiday tradition.

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Health

Imposter Syndrome—or self-doubt—is simply the devil’s tricky way of slowing you down. Read Lauren’s journey and how she’s moving forward.

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