Taya Kyle was unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight when she married Chris Kyle, one of America’s greatest heroes. Chris’ story was told in the book and movie, American Sniper. Just before the release of the film, Chris was tragically killed at a gun range by another veteran suffering from PTSD.  

Taya continues to rise above her grief and pain with a family she loves and a platform honoring Chris’ life. In this episode, she shares her powerful story and how the Lord continues to use her to provide help and hope to those going through tragic times.  

Taya became a New York Times best-selling author with her first book American Wife, and in 2019 released her second book – American Spirit – a collection of short stories chronicling the lives of inspirational people she has met through her travels, all of whom show the American spirit is as strong as ever. Here newest book is a children's book, Prayers for Bears, a fun, yet insightful book that takes readers on a delightful journey, teaching them the importance of gratitude in all seasons of life.