Join Kirk at Barnes & Noble in Mason, Ohio at 5175 Deerfield Blvd from 1pm - 3pm and get your copy of “Rope Burn!”

Swing by Roebling Books in Newport, KY from 11 am - 1 pm and get a copy of “Rope Burn” directly from Kirk himself!

Kirk will be signing books at the Roebling Books Block Party on Saturday, April 25th from 2pm - 4pm!

More information coming soon.

Every January, instead of making resolutions, I choose a theme to guide my year—a single word or idea that serves as my compass. It’s a tradition that has helped me focus on growth, connection, and purpose without the pressure of perfection.

In 2023, the theme was Depth. 2024: Simplicity. This year, it’s Humility.

Why humility? Because it’s the antidote to so much that divides us—pride, ego, and fear of the unknown. It invites us to admit what we don’t know, to ask hard questions, and to extend grace to ourselves and others.

Out of my writing about the topic has come this non-religious, devotional-style book called “Broken Stools: Falling Off Furniture and 52 Other Lessons About Humilty.”

Available November 11, 2025. Pre-orders coming soon.

Kirk will be selling and signing copies of Soul Audit at the Lousiville Book Festival!

Check out louisvillebookfestival.com for more information. It’s free to attend!

Click here for more information.

My debut novel is released on April 15th! Get it everywhere books are sold.

Uncertain: Ethical Considerations for Working With Faith Deconstructing Clients

This 3-hour continuing education workshop from Kirk Sheppard, LPCC-S (author of “Jesus & Me: Questioning God, Life, and Everything in Between”) explores the complexities of supporting clients who are deconstructing their faith, particularly within Christian traditions. Deconstruction is a deeply personal and often challenging process that involves critically examining long-held religious beliefs and practices.

The training focuses on ethical considerations counselors may encounter, such as maintaining client autonomy, navigating confidentiality in the face of family or community pressure, and addressing power dynamics inherent in religious contexts. Utilizing the Feminist Ethical Decision-Making Model, participants will learn to apply ethical frameworks that emphasize collaboration, cultural sensitivity, and empowerment.

The workshop integrates practical therapeutic approaches, including Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) to address relational disconnection, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reframe cognitive distortions, and Narrative Therapy to help clients re-author their spiritual journey. Case studies and interactive exercises provide hands-on learning to equip counselors with tools to manage ethical dilemmas and personal biases in practice.

By the end of the training, participants will:

1. Understand the ethical challenges of supporting clients during faith deconstruction.

2. Apply feminist ethics and therapeutic frameworks to navigate these challenges.

3. Engage with practical strategies to foster client growth, autonomy, and well-being.

Cost $45. Register here.

3 Hours of Ethics approved by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Approval #: MCST01258892

My memoir/self-help book, Jesus & Me: Questioning God, Life, and Everything in Between, releases today! Find out more here.

More information coming soon!

Celebrate local writers at the workshops at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati’s 10-Minute Connections: Unity scripts! Each of these 10-minute plays received readings earlier this year in a Studio Series event where the audience voted for their favorites. They were each so well-loved that you can see them all in a workshop format! This event is free, but registration is required.

MICHAEL AND JANE by Kirk Sheppard is part of this night of staged readings. Jane has been accused of shoplifting and finds herself in the holding cell of a local amusement park. There, she meets Michael, who is also being detained - and you won't believe why. They form a bond that unites them unexpectedly.

Plays also include:

• Grape and Grain by Liz Coley

• Block History by Roger Collins

• Health and Care and Marriage by Victoria Hawley

• Stall Talk by Josie Palmarini

• A Sad Vampire by Aleah Vassell