Meet Shannon

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“I believe in the power of a GOoD woman to change the climate of a home, a workplace, and a community. Do you?”
— Shannon Cochran

Shannon Cochran is a Jesus-following Wife, Mom, G-ma, Author, and Life-giver in Austin, TX. As a 20-year old college student, God used a humbling life event to captivate Shannon’s whole heart and turned her mess into her ministry. Now speaking from 26+ years of experience in clinging to God as her Captain, Shannon offers God-focused purpose, perspective, and practical help, showing women how to get anchored and grow remarkable.

My Letter to You.

A letter with floral pink roses and gray leaves border design, containing a personal faith story and message from a woman to readers, ending with a signature and logo at the bottom right.

Meet My (Growing)

Family

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L to R: My youngest son Jonathan “Gift of God”; My 2nd born son David “Beloved of God”; David’s & his wife Saydie; My husband Matt “Gift of God”; My true middle child Samuel “Because I asked the Lord for him”; My firstborn son Matthew “Gift of God” holding my first grandson, Matthew Lee Cochran III “Trip”- “Gift of God”; Matthew’s wife Ebee holding my first granddaughter Natalie “birth of the Lord”

I never could’ve imagined what my choice to put my complete trust in Jesus could’ve meant 26+ years ago when I faced the hardest, most humiliating, and darkest moment of my life. Going my own way I ended up pregnant, unmarried, jobless at only 20 years old.

With a precious baby on the way, I was forced to make life-trajectory changing decisions. I was scared. Desperate. My choices demanded that I decide WHO would take the steering wheel of my life: God or me.

Blink. Blink. 26+ years later I look back, thank my Captain God for His faithfulness, and stand amazed at His goodness, mercy, and power to work all things out for our good.

My Blessings from Captain God

  • Shannon Cochran with her Husband, Matt Cochran.

    Me & My Husband Matt

  • Collage of family photos: a woman playing with her young son, a newborn wrapped in a blanket, a young boy with hand on his head smiling, a girl sitting on a beige sofa, a couple smiling and looking into each other's eyes, a woman holding her son, and a baby lying down wearing a beanie.

    Matthew & Ebee

  • David & Saydie Cochran

    David & Saydie

  • Samuel

    Samuel

  • Rachel Cochran

    Rachel

  • Jonathan Cochran

    Jonathan

Snippets of my everyday home life.

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Bathroom corner with cleaning supplies, including a chair, a vacuum cleaner, a dustpan and brush, a broom, a trash can, a mirror, and a pile of dark hair on the floor.
A cluttered dining table with books, notebooks, a glass of pink drink, a mug, plates with food, and various papers. Behind the table are several potted plants near a window and a sign that says 'gather'.
Two people with shopping carts filled with groceries in a busy store.
A woman and a girl lying in bed smiling, with the woman holding a book titled 'Girls with Swords'.
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Six paper plates with fried eggs, cooked greens, and meatloaf on a granite countertop.
A woman and a man trying on football helmets in a sporting goods store. The woman is smiling and wearing a black helmet, while the man is holding a white helmet with a face guard.
A brown dog with eyes closed, lying down on a wooden floor, wearing a white tulle veil on its head.
A woman sitting at an outdoor table on a balcony, smiling, with a laptop, a notebook, a coffee mug, and a pink tumbler with stickers. A dog is sleeping behind her on her left. The background shows a scenic view of hills and green trees under a clear blue sky.
A woman smiling and giving a thumbs-up next to a pile of clean laundry, including socks, towels, and folded clothes, in a laundry room with wooden cabinets.