Leslie Montgomery

About Leslie Montgomery

Leslie Montgomery is a bestselling ghostwriter and author of more than twenty books for faith leaders, politicians, and Fortune 500 CEOs. A seasoned speaker and dynamic storyteller, she’s known for her rare blend of spiritual depth, bold vulnerability, and electrifying presence that moves hearts and shifts atmospheres.

A former featured speaker on the Billy Graham / Chuck Colson National Tour, Leslie has addressed audiences ranging from corporate executives and church leaders to trauma survivors, nonprofit professionals, and women navigating the raw realities of midlife. Her storytelling disarms. Her message restores. And her faith ignites something eternal in every audience.

Leslie’s upcoming works include:

Insatiable: A Memoir of Deep Longing and Sacred Wholeness — Foreword by Dr. Neil T. Anderson (The Bondage Breaker) — January 2026

The Crucible: 90 Days of Hope in the Furnace of Refinement (Devotional) — January 2026

The Power and Strength of Humility (working title, Focus on the Family) — 2026

In addition to her publishing work, Leslie is the host of Faith Over 40, a national show launching January 2026 that engages faith-based audiences with candid, hope-filled conversations about purpose, pain, and reinvention in the second act of life.

Her signature speaking topics include:

Faith in the Fire — Finding God in grief, mental health challenges, and seasons of waiting. (Leslie has raised a child with serious mental illness and two on the autism spectrum.)

The Sandwich Season — Caring for aging parents while parenting adult and teen children.

Work, Calling & Reinvention After 40 — Discernment, boundaries, and spiritual rhythms for sustainable purpose.

The Prodigal Turned Preacher’s Daughter — Leslie’s testimony of redemption that led to her invitation to the Billy Graham/Chuck Colson tour.

Christian Women in Leadership — As the recipient of the Women Mentoring Women Award presented by journalist Lisa Ling, Leslie equips women to lead with courage, grace, and authenticity.

Whether behind a podium or a microphone, Leslie brings a message of redemption, resilience, and real hope—rooted in biblical truth and designed for meaningful impact. She currently resides in Boise, Idaho, and is represented through LeslieMontgomerySpeaks.com.