NASHVILLE, Tenn. - s4story -- Speak Empowered, a speaker representation agency dedicated to amplifying voices and connecting meaningful ideas with audiences who need to hear them, today announced the addition of Eli Brackenbury to its growing roster. Brackenbury becomes the first speaker represented in the company's Faith & Purpose category.

A faith-based writer, storyteller, father and experienced environmental health and safety professional, Brackenbury speaks to people navigating faith, identity, healing and midlife transition with a relatable perspective.

His own journey took an unexpected turn at fifty, when a profound spiritual awakening reshaped his understanding of God, purpose and himself. After years marked by divorce, grief, striving and spiritual dryness, that experience launched a new season of healing, faith and purpose.

Brackenbury chronicled that journey in his book, Finding God at 50: A Mid-Life Awakening to Grace, Purpose and Presence. The book was recently recognized as a 2026 International Book Awards finalist in the Spirituality: Inspirational category.

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"Having recently interviewed Eli for Lead Empowered TV, I experienced firsthand the honesty and humility he brings to his message," said Nathan R. Mitchell, Founder of Speak Empowered. "Eli doesn't speak from theory. He speaks from a life that has included loss, unanswered questions, spiritual struggle, healing and renewal. His message that it is never too late for faith to awaken, purpose to return and life to begin again makes him an ideal person to help launch our Faith & Purpose category."

Brackenbury's work speaks particularly to skeptics, seekers, people returning to faith and those rebuilding their lives following seasons of disappointment or transition. His signature conversation topics include finding God in the second half of life, healing through brokenness, rediscovering identity after life does not go according to plan, faith and relationships, and redefining strength and success through a spiritual lens.

Through its Faith & Purpose Category, Speak Empowered will connect voices like Brackenbury's with podcasts, television programs and other media interview opportunities where they can share meaningful, values-centered stories with audiences searching for hope, spiritual renewal and a deeper sense of purpose.

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"Speak Empowered exists because ideas have the power to change people—but only when they're heard," Mitchell added. "I'm honored Eli has trusted us to help amplify his voice and expand the reach of a message that has the potential to meet people at an important moment in their lives."

About Eli Brackenbury

Eli Brackenbury is a faith-based writer and storyteller whose unexpected spiritual awakening at fifty transformed his perspective on faith, identity and purpose. His debut book, Finding God at 50, explores his journey through loss, doubt, healing and spiritual renewal. His work offers an honest, real-life approach to faith for people who are searching, rebuilding or rediscovering their relationship with God.